Quectel UC20 UMTS/HSDPA Module

Quectel UC20 is a powerful UMTS/HSPA+ module offering maximally 14.4Mbps downlink and 5.76Mbps uplink data rates. The module is designed to provide customers with global network coverage on the connectivity of UMTS/HSPA+, and it is also fully backward compatible with the existing EDGE and GSM/GPRS networks.

Its compact profile of 29.0mm × 32.0mm × 2.5mm in cost-optimized SMT form factor and high integration level enables integrators and developers to easily design their applications and truly benefit from the module’s multi-functionality, low power consumption and mechanical intensity. Its advanced LCC package is ideally suited for large-scale manufacturing which has strict requirements for cost and efficiency.

A rich set of Internet protocols, industry-standard interfaces and abundant functions (such as USB serial drivers for Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Windows CE, Linux, Android/eCall/GNSS) extend the applicability of the module to a wide range of M2M applications such as automotive applications, smart metering, tracking systems, security solutions, routers, wireless POS terminals, mobile computing devices, PDAs and tablet PCs.

Key Benefits

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

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

* High-quality data and image transmission even in a harsh environment

* Primary and diversity receive paths are designed for equivalent noise-figure performance

* Robust mounting and interfaces

* Fast time-to-market: reference designs, evaluation tools and timely technical support minimize design-in time and development efforts

Quectel UC20 3G module Specifications:

Quectel UC20 sub-models

* Quectel UC20-G:
> 3G 800/850/900/1900/2100MHz @UMTS
> 2G 850/900/1800/1900MHz @GSM

* Data Rates
> HSDPA: Max.14.4Mbps (DL)
> HSUPA: Max.5.76Mbps (UL)
> WCDMA: Max.384Kbps (DL)/Max.384Kbps (UL)
> EDGE: Max.236.8Kbps (DL/UL)
> GPRS: Max. 85.6Kbps (DL)/Max. 85.6Kbps (UL)
> GSM: 14.4Kbps (DL)/14.4Kbps (UL)
> CSD: Max.14.4Kbps (DL)/ Max. 14.4Kbps (UL)

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

* SMS
> Point-to-point MO and MT
> SMS Cell Broadcast
> Text and PDU Mode

* Interfaces
> UART x 2: Main UART, Debug UART
> (U)SIM × 1 : 1.8V/ 3.0V (U)SIM Card
> USB × 1 : USB 2.0 with High Speed up to 480Mbps
> PCM and I2C Interfaces: Digital Audio through PCM Interface (Optional)
> ADC × 2 : 15 Bits
> Control and Indicator Signals
> Solder Pads for Main and GNSS Antennas
> STATUS for Power ON/OFF Status Indication
> RTC Backup
> SD Card Interface
> RESET
> PWRKEY

* Enhanced Features
> eCall
> (U)SIM Card Insertion Detection
> Firmware Update: via USB or UART Interface
> QuecFile: File System Access and Management
> FOTA: QuecFOTA/DFOTA
> GNSS: GPS/GLONASS

* GNSS Features
> Qualcomm gpsOne Gen8 with 16 GPS Channels and 14 GLONASS Channels
> SBAS (WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS)
> Support XTRA™ Technology
> Accuracy <1.5m CEP-50 @Open Sky

- TTFF @-130dBm with XTRA™: Cold/Warm/Hot Start: Typ. 22s/3s/2s
- TTFF @-130dBm without XTRA™: Cold/Warm/Hot Start: Typ. 32s/29s/2.5s
- Sensitivity with LNA: Cold Start/Reacquisition/Tracking: -147dBm/-159dBm/-161dBm
- Power Saving Mode: DPO Mode
- Dedicated GNSS AT Commands

* Software Features

- USB Driver:
> Windows 7/8/8.1/10,
> Windows CE 5.0/6.0/7.0*,
> Linux 2.6/3.x/4.1~4.14
> Android 4.x/5.x/6.x/7.x

- RIL Driver: Android 4.x/5.x/6.x/7.x

- NDIS Driver: Windows 7/8/8.1/10

- Gobinet Driver: Linux 2.6/3.x/4.1~4.14

- QMI_WWAN Driver: Linux 3.x(3.4 or later)/4.1~4.14

- Protocols: PPP/TCP/UDP/FTP/HTTP/FILE/MMS/SMTP/SSL

* General Features

> Extended Temperature: -40°C ~ +85°C
> Dimensions: 29.0mm × 32.0mm × 2.5mm
> Weight: Approx. 4.9g
> Supply Voltage: 3.3V~4.3V, 3.8V Typ.
> GPRS/EDGE: Multi-slot Class 12 (10 by Default)
> WCDMA: Release 99
> GSM: Release 99/4
> HSPA+: Release 5/6 (UL Category 6, DL Category 10)
> 3GPP TS 27.007, 3GPP TS 27.005 and Quectel Enhanced AT Commands

* Approvals
> RoHS Compliant
> GCF/Vodafone (Global)
> CE (Europe)
> FCC/PTCRB/AT&T (North America)
> RCM (Australia & New Zealand)
> JATE/TELEC (Japan)
> IC/Rogers (Canada)
> Anatel (Brazil)
> NBTC (Thailand)