Quectel RM500U-EA 5G Sub-6 GHz M.2 Module

Quectel RM500U-EA is a 5G Sub-6 GHz module specifically optimized for IoT/ eMBB/ URLLC applications. With the 3GPP Release 15/ Release 16 technology, it supports both 5G NSA and SA modes, and makes it backward compatible with the 4G/ 3G network. Designed in an M.2 form factor, RM500U series is compatible with Quectel 5G RM500Q series modules.

Quectel RM500U-EA is an industrial-grade module for industrial and commercial applications only.

Quectel RM500U-EA provides a rich set of built-in network protocols, integrates industry-standard interfaces and supports multiple drivers and software functions (such as USB/ PCIe drivers for Windows, Linux and Android operating systems). It has greatly expanded its application scope in IoT/ eMBB/ URLLC, such as industrial router, home gateway, STB, industrial PDA, rugged tablet PC, video transmission and digital signage.

Quectel RM500U-EA 5G Module Specifications:

* Product type: 5G Wireless Module

* Target region: EMEA, APAC, Latin America

* Weight: 8.2g

* Operating Temperature: -30 °C to +75 °C

* Extended Temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C

* Frequency bands:
- 5G NR: 3GPP Release 15 NSA/ SA operation, Sub-6 GHz
- 5G NR NSA: n1/ 3/ 7/ 28/ 38/ 40/ 41/ 77/ 78
- 5G NR SA: n1/ 3/ 5/7/ 8/ 20/ 28/ 38/ 40/ 41/ 66/ 77/ 78
- LTE-FDD: B1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 7/ 8/ 20/ 28/ 66
- LTE-TDD: B38/ 40/ 41
- WCDMA: B1/ 2/ 5/ 8

* 5G MIMO:
- DL 4 × 4 MIMO: n1/ 3/ 7/ 28 / 38/ 40/ 41/ 66/ 77/ 78
- UL 2 × 2 MIMO: n38/ 40/ 41/ 77/ 78
- DL 2 × 2 MIMO: n5/ 8/ 20

* LTE Category: DL Cat 12, UL Cat 13

* 4G MIMO: DL 2 × 2 MIMO B1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 7/ 8/ 20/ 28/ 38/ 40/ 41/ 66

* Regulatory
- Europe: CE
- Australia/New Zealand: RCM

* Data rates:
- 5G SA Sub-6 2 Gbps (DL)/ 1 Gbps (UL)
- 5G NSA Sub-6 2.6 Gbps (DL)/ 650 Mbps (UL)
- LTE 600 Mbps (DL)/ 150 Mbps (UL)
- UMTS: 42.2 Mbps (DL)/ 11 Mbps (UL)

* Interfaces
- (U)SIM × 2
- USB 2.0 × 1
- USB 3.0 × 1
- PCIe 2.0 × 1
- SPI × 1
- UART × 1
- I2C × 1
- PCM × 1
- Antenna × 4

* Voice (optional): Digital Audio, VoLTE and VoNR

* Drivers:
- USB Serial Driver:
Windows 7/ 8/ 8.1/ 10/ 11
Linux 2.6–6.5
Android 4.x–13.x

- RIL Driver: Android 4.x–13.x

- PCIe Driver: Linux 3.10–6.5

- USB RNDIS Driver:
Windows 7/ 8/ 8.1/ 10/ 11
Linux 2.6–6.5

- USB ECM Driver: Linux 2.6–6.5

- USB NCM Driver: Linux 2.6–6.5

* Supply Voltage Range: 3.3–4.4 V, typ. 3.7 V

* Power Consumption:
99 uA @ Power off
4.8 mA @ Sleep
62 mA @ USB 2.0, idle
75.5 mA @ USB 3.0, idle