On March 11, during embedded world 2026, Quectel announced the official launch of its new-generation SH603FC series, an AI computing smart module based on MediaTek’s G520 chip platform.
As Quectel’s first high-performance module to feature this platform, the SH603FC series offers three variants: Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, and AP. It is designed to create an integrated intelligent hardware foundation for diverse scenarios such as industrial applications, robotics, smart retail, in-vehicle aftermarket entertainment devices, and edge computing, empowering various industries to achieve digital transformation and intelligent upgrades.
Robust Performance: Building the Cornerstone of Universal Intelligence
The SH603FC series incorporates a CPU architecture featuring A78 + A55 cores, manufactured using TSMC’s 6nm process. It integrates a high-performance AI processing unit, enabling efficient on-device execution of complex AI model operations like facial recognition, product detection, and behavior analysis. This essentially equips terminal devices with a “smart brain,” facilitating a leap from passive response to proactive thinking.
This capability for “proactive thinking” is reshaping operational processes across industries:
- On industrial production lines, real-time defect detection can immediately identify faulty products, significantly improving yield rates and efficiency.
- For delivery robots, intelligent environmental perception allows for rapid identification of obstacles and path changes, enabling smoother and safer autonomous operation.
- In smart stores, local analysis of foot traffic and customer behavior not only reduces reliance on cloud bandwidth but also ensures the privacy and security of commercial data from the source.
Dual-Screen Display: Unleashing Unlimited High-Definition Interaction
The SH603FC series is not only equipped with a “smart brain” capable of handling complex AI computations but also possesses “sharp eyes” for capturing high-definition visuals. Its multimedia processing capabilities are particularly impressive, with the dual-screen display function precisely addressing the “one-device, multiple-screens” demands in sectors like commercial displays, in-vehicle aftermarket entertainment, and self-service kiosks. Through interface multiplexing solutions such as MIPI, eDP, and DP, the series supports dual-screen display at resolutions up to 2560×1600 at 60fps. This not only reduces hardware BOM costs but also expands the dimensions of interaction.
The flexible “one-chip, dual-screen” architecture elevates device interaction experiences to a new level.
- On a vending machine, the main screen can loop 4K product advertisements, while the secondary screen displays real-time transaction QR codes and inventory information, achieving efficient synergy between advertising and transactions.
- For smart payment terminals, the staff screen handles checkout operations, while the customer screen clearly shows the purchase details and promotional offers, enhancing transaction transparency and the consumer experience.
- In in-vehicle aftermarket systems, the central control screen provides the driver with real-time information like navigation and vehicle status, while a screen for the passenger or a roof-mounted display can be used freely for entertainment, balancing driving safety with passenger experience.
Versatile Adaptability: Excelling in Diverse Application Environments
Leveraging its robust comprehensive performance and rich interface resources (such as PCIe, USB, RGMII, etc.), the SH603FC series has become a core driver for intelligent upgrades across multiple fields, injecting powerful momentum into the digital transformation of various industries.
- In the industrial sector, it supports a wide operating temperature range from -35°C to +75°C, providing robust AI computing power and stable operation for industrial tablets and control equipment, facilitating real-time production data collection and analysis, and advancing the implementation of Industry 4.0.
- In the smart retail sector, it empowers smart vending machines and self-checkout systems with intelligent payment processing and real-time inventory monitoring, making store operations more efficient and services more attentive.
- In the commercial display sector, its high-definition display capabilities make content dissemination on advertising players and large-screen terminals more engaging, effectively enhancing brand presentation and communication efficiency.
Furthermore, the module features a compact LGA+LCC form factor and fully supports multiple operating systems, including Android 15, Yocto, and Ubuntu. It can be flexibly adapted to various devices such as robots, in-vehicle aftermarket entertainment systems, smart intercom recorders, and smart home appliances. It provides a one-stop hardware solution to meet the intelligent upgrade needs of different industries and scenarios.
Currently, samples for the SH603FC series are available for testing. Customers are welcome to inquire and collaborate to unlock the boundless possibilities of edge intelligence together.