Quectel RM500Q-AE 5G Cellular Modem For Global

Overview

The Quectel RM500Q-AE 5G Cellular Modem is a cellular 5G module optimized specially for IoT/eMBB applications. Adopting the 3GPP Rel. 15 LTE technology, it supports both 5G NSA and SA modes.

This is a 5GNR 4×4 MIMO, 4G LTE capable, sub 6Ghz bands only modem. This version does not support mmWave 5G frequencies.

Designed in an M.2 (key B) form factor the RM500Q-AE fits in the same slot type as the Quectel LTE-A Cat 6 module EM06, Cat 12 modules EM12-G/EM120R-GL/EM121R-GL, and the Cat 16 module EM160R-GL. This helps facilitate customers migration from LTE-A to 5G.

NOTE: 

The global version RM500Q-AE nearly covers all the main stream carriers worldwide. See the Cellular Band Info tab for more details.

The module supports Qualcomm® IZat™ location technology Gen8C Lite (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou/Compass and Galileo). The integrated GNSS receiver greatly simplifies product design and provides quicker, more accurate and more dependable positioning capability.

A rich set of Internet protocols, industry-standard interfaces and abundant functionalities (USB/PCIe drivers for Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10, Linux, and Android) extend the applicability of the module to a wide range of eMBB and IoT applications such as industrial routers, home gateways, STB, industrial laptops, consumer laptops, industrial PDAs, rugged tablet PCs, video surveillance as well as digital signage.

Key Benefits

• 5G/4G/3G Multi-mode module with M.2 form factor, optimized for IoT and eMBB applications

• Supports ENDC 3x carrier aggregation and 256QAM, DL Cat 16/ UL Cat 18

• Worldwide 5G and LTE-A coverage

• Both NSA and SA modes

• Multi-constellation GNSS receiver available for applications requiring fast and accurate fixes in any environment

• Feature refinements: DFOTA and VoLTE (optional)

• 5G DL 4×4 MIMO, UL 2×2 MIMO

• 4G DL 4×4 MIMO

• LTE LAA B46 Support