{"product_id":"rpi0-4g-cat1-gl","title":"RPi0 4G Cat1-Hub LTE Expansion Board for Raspberry Pi Zero \/ Zero 2W | Global Cat-1 Module, Driver-Free, 3× USB-C Host Ports, Pogo-Pin Powered","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\" class=\"product-description-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.3em; font-weight: bold; border-left: 4px solid #2c3e50; padding-left: 8px; margin-bottom: 12px; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6; color: #333333;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRPi0 4G Cat1-Hub\u003c\/strong\u003e is a feature-packed USB expansion board custom-designed for the \u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry Pi Zero \/ Zero W \/ WH \/ Zero 2W\u003c\/strong\u003e. Built to match the exact form factor and mounting holes of the Pi Zero, it connects effortlessly via four gold-plated pogo-pins without occupying any of the 40-pin GPIO headers, expanding your device with three USB 2.0 Type-C host ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6; color: #333333; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003ePowered by the \u003cstrong\u003eCAT1-GL global-version 4G Cat.1 module\u003c\/strong\u003e, this board supports wide international frequency bands, featuring a Nano-SIM slot alongside a reserved eSIM pad. Upgraded to the new 2607 hardware revision with SIM hot-swap support, it offers driver-free auto-dialing under Raspberry Pi OS and OpenWrt—delivering reliable cellular data speeds up to 10 Mbps for medium-speed IoT applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6; color: #333333; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003eVersatile and developer-friendly, the board supports dual power input options, onboard status LEDs, BOOT\/Reset controls, and exposed debug UART interfaces. It is the ultimate plug-and-play solution for building remote, low-power embedded cellular projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6; color: #333333; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Important Note: When using this expansion board, the Raspberry Pi Zero\/Zero 2W development board cannot utilize the OTG function. If you need to use the OTG function, all interfaces on the expansion board will become unavailable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\" class=\"product-description-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.3em; font-weight: bold; border-left: 4px solid #2c3e50; padding-left: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; color: #34495e; margin: 15px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e🌍 Global LTE Cat 1 Connectivity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide Frequency Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Covers global FDD and TDD bands for seamless worldwide IoT deployments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced Data Speeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers up to 10 Mbps DL \/ 5 Mbps UL on FDD, and up to 8.96 Mbps DL \/ 3.1 Mbps UL on TDD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; color: #34495e; margin: 15px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e⚡ Driver-less Plug-and-Play Setup\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuto-Recognition \u0026amp; Dialing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully automatic setup under Raspberry Pi OS and OpenWrt without installing extra drivers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUbuntu Ready:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easily configurable via standard Ethernet interface settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; color: #34495e; margin: 15px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e🔌 Expanded USB Connectivity \u0026amp; Stackable Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 x USB 2.0 Type-C Ports:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports up to 1A per port for connecting keyboards, USB flash storage, sensors, or external hubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolder-Free Pogo-Pin Mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e Connects directly to the back of the Pi Zero using gold-plated spring pins—no soldering required and leaves the 40-pin GPIO completely free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; color: #34495e; margin: 15px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e📶 Dual-SIM Flexibility \u0026amp; Hardware Enhancements\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNano-SIM + eSIM Pad:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes a rear Nano-SIM slot and reserved eSIM footprint (one active at a time).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSIM Hot-Swap Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardware revision 2607 allows swapping SIM cards without restarting the system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIPEX-1 Antenna Interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comes with a 4G rod antenna (supports external SMA\/FPC antennas via optional adapter cables).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; color: #34495e; margin: 15px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e🔋 Low Power \u0026amp; Developer Options\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimized Energy Efficiency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low consumption (~0.75W standby, ~1.25W DL, ~1.5W UL at 5V input) makes it ideal for battery-powered projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDebug \u0026amp; Control Interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features onboard Power\/Module\/NET status LEDs, physical BOOT \u0026amp; Reset buttons, and 3.3V TTL Serial Breakout (Debug UART \u0026amp; AT UART).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-section\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.3em; font-weight: bold; border-left: 4px solid #2c3e50; padding-left: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePower Requirements \u0026amp; Safety Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"power-warning-box\" style=\"background-color: #fff0f0; border-left: 4px solid #e74c3c; padding: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #c0392b; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e⚠️ IMPORTANT POWER SAFETY WARNINGS:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; color: #c0392b;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Source Input:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose either the Pi Zero's Micro-USB port OR the onboard USB-C 5V port. \u003cstrong\u003eDo NOT connect power to both ports simultaneously!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Power Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powering the system via the expansion board's onboard USB-C port is strongly recommended for overall stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\" class=\"product-description-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.3em; font-weight: bold; border-left: 4px solid #2c3e50; padding-left: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 10px; font-size: 14px; color: #333333;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; width: 35%;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003eRPi0 4G Cat1-Hub (CAT1-GL \/ Global Version)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fdfdfd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; 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