Quectel EC20 Mini PCIe LTE Cat3 Module

Quectel EC20 Mini PCIe adopts the standard PCI Express® MiniCard form factor (MiniPCIe) and provides global network coverage on the connectivity of LTE. It delivers 50Mbps-up and100Mbps-down data rates on LTE FDD networks and can also be fully backward compatible with existing UMTS and GSM/GPRS networks. It contains three variants: EC20-E Mini PCIe, EC20-A Mini PCIe and EC20-C Mini PCIe, which makes it backward-compatible with existing EDGE and GSM/GPRS networks to ensure that it can connect even in remote areas devoid of 4G or 3G coverage.

Quectel EC20 Mini PCIe supports Rx diversity which allows the end-device to be equipped with two distinct cellular antennas improving the quality and reliability of the wireless connectivity. Leveraging the Multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) technology, its antennas at each end of the communications circuit are combined to minimize errors and optimize data speed. It also combines high-speed wireless connectivity with embedded multi-constellation high-sensitivity positioning GPS+GLONASS receiver.

A rich set of Internet protocols, industry-standard interfaces and abundant functionalities (USB drivers for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Linux, Android/eCall*) extend the applicability of the module to a wide range of M2M applications such as CPE, router, data card, rugged tablet, automotive, security and industrial PDA.

Key Benefits

* Worldwide LTE and UMTS/HSPA+ and GSM/GPRS/EDGE coverage

* Standard form factor ideal for manufacturers to easily integrate wireless connectivity into their devices

* MIMO technology meets demands for data rate and link reliability in modem wireless communication systems

* GNSS receiver available for applications requiring fast and accurate fixes in any environment

* Reference designs, evaluation tools and timely technical support minimize design-in time and development efforts

Quectel EC20 Mini PCIe Technical Specifications:

* LTE Cat.3 Module

* Variant for EMEA/Korea/Thailand
- EC20-E Mini PCIe:
> LTE FDD: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20
> WCDMA: B1/B5/B8
> GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz

* Variant for North America
- EC20-A Mini PCIe:
> LTE FDD: B2/B4/B5/B12/B17
> WCDMA: B2/B4/B5
> GSM: 850/1900MHz

* Variant for China
- EC20-C Mini PCIe:
> LTE FDD: B1/B3/B8
> LTE TDD: B38/B39/B40/B41
> TD-SCDMA B34/B39
> WCDMA: B1/B8
> GSM: 900/1800MHz

* Data Rates:

- LTE FDD: Max 100Mbps (DL)/Max 50Mbps (UL)
- LTE TDD: Max 61Mbps (DL)/Max 18Mbps (UL)
- DC-HSPA+: Max 42Mbps (DL)/Max 5.76Mbps (UL)
- UMTS: Max 384Kbps (DL)/Max 384Kbps (UL)
- TD-SCDMA: Max 4.2Mbps (DL)/Max 2.2Mbps (UL)
- EVDO: Max 14.7Mbps (DL)/Max 5.4Mbps (UL)
- EDGE: Max 236.8Kbps (DL)/Max 236.8Kbps (UL)
- GPRS: Max 85.6Kbps (DL)/Max 85.6Kbps (UL)

* Voice
- Speech Codec Modes: HR/FR/EFR/AMR/AMR-WB
- Echo Arithmetic: Echo Cancellation/Noise Reduction

* Interfaces
- USB 2.0 with High Speed up to 480Mbps
- Digital Audio through PCM (Optional)
- 1.8V/3.0V (U)SIM Card Interface
- LED_WWAN# for Network Status Indication
- W_DISABLE# for Disabling RF Function
- UART × 1
- PERST# for Module Resetting

* Enhanced Features:
- eCall*
- DFOTA: Delta Firmware Upgrade over the Air
- (U)SIM Card Detection
- GNSS: GPS/GLONASS
- Antenna: DL MIMO 2 × 2, Support Rx-diversity/GNSS
- Firmware Update via USB

* Software Features
- USB Driver:
> Windows XP, Windows Vista,
> Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Windows CE 5.0/6.0/7.0*,
> Linux 2.6/3.x/4.1, Android 4.x/5.x/6.0
- RIL Driver: Android 4.x/5.x/6.0
- NDIS Driver: Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Linux 2.6/3.x/4.1
- Protocols: TCP/UDP/PPP/FTP/FTPS/NDIS/HTTP/HTTPS/SMTP/SMTPS/MMS*/NTP/PING/DTMF/FILE/NITZ/CMUX/QMI

* General Features
- 3GPP E-UTRA Release 9
- Bandwidth: 1.4/3/5/10/15/20MHz
- Temperature Range: -40°C ~ +80°C
- Dimensions: 51.0mm x 30.0mm x 4.9mm
- Mini PCIe Package
- Approx. 9.8g
- Supply Voltage: 3.0V~3.6V, 3.3V Typ.
- 3GPP TS27.007 and Enhanced AT Commands

* Approvals
- RoHS Compliant
- CE/GCF (Europe)
- DoC (Russia)
- FCC (North America)
- CCC/SRRC/NAL (China)
- KC/SKT/KT* (Korea)
- NCC (Taiwan)
- ICASA (South Africa)
- Anatel (Brazil)