Quectel RM502Q-AE IoT/eMBB-Optimized 5G Sub-6 GHz M.2 Module
Quectel RM502Q-AE is a 5G module optimized specially for IoT/eMBB applications. Adopting the 3GPP Rel-15 LTE technology, it supports both 5G NSA and SA modes. Designed in an M.2 form factor, RM502Q-AE is compatible with Quectel LTE-A Cat 6 module EM06, Cat 12 modules EM12-G/EM120R-GL/EM121R-GL and Cat 16 module EM160R-GL, which facilitates customers’ migration from LTE-A to 5G.
RM502Q-AE is an industrial-grade module for industrial and commercial applications only.
The Global version RM502Q-AE nearly covers all the mainstream carriers worldwide. The module supports Qualcomm® IZat™ location technology Gen9C Lite (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou/Compass and Galileo). The integrated GNSS receiver greatly simplifies the 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 and PCIe drivers for Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Linux, Android) extend the applicability of the module to a wide range of eMBB and IoT applications such as industrial router, home gateway, STB, industrial laptop, consumer laptop, industrial PDA, rugged tablet PC, video surveillance and digital signage.
Key Features:
M.2 form factor
5G/4G/3G multi-mode module with M.2 form factor, optimized for IoT and eMBB applications
Worldwide 5G and LTE-A coverage
Both NSA and SA modes supported
Multi-constellation GNSS receiver available for applications requiring fast and accurate fixes in any environment
Feature refinements: DFOTA and VoLTE (optional)
Specifications
| 5G Sub-6 |
RM502Q-AE |
| Region/Operator |
Global (Except for China) |
| Dimensions (mm) |
30.0 × 52.0 × 2.3 |
| Weight (g) |
8.7 |
| Temperature Range |
|
| Operation Temperature |
-30 °C to +70 °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/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48*/n66/n71/n77/n78/n79 |
| 5G NR SA |
n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48*/n66/n71/n77/n78/n79 |
| MIMO |
DL: 4 × 4 MIMO on n1/n2/n3/n7/n25/n38/n40/n41/n48*/n66/n77/n78/n79 |
| UL |
2 × 2 MIMO on n41 |
| LTE |
|
| LTE Category |
DL Cat 20/ UL Cat 18 |
| LTE-FDD |
B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12(B17)/B13/B14/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B32/B66/B71 |
| LTE-TDD |
B34/B38/B39/B40/B41/B42/B43/B48 |
| LAA |
B46 (only support 2 × 2 MIMO) |
| MIMO |
DL: 4 × 4 MIMO on B1/B2/B3/B4/B7/B25/B30/B32/B34/B38/B39/B40/B41/B42/B43/B48/B66 |
| UMTS |
WCDMA B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19 |
| GNSS |
GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou (Compass)/Galileo |
| Certifications |
|
| Regulatory |
|
| Global |
GCF |
| Europe |
CE |
| North America |
PTCRB |
| America |
FCC |
| Canada |
IC |
| Japan |
JATE/TELEC |
| Australia/New Zealand |
RCM |
| Carrier |
America: Verizon*/AT&T*/T-Mobile |
| Australia |
Telstra |
| Others |
RoHS/WHQL |
| Data Rate (Max.) |
|
| 5G SA Sub-6 |
DL 4.2 Gbps; UL 450 Mbps |
| 5G NSA Sub-6 |
DL 5.0 Gbps; UL 600/650 Mbps |
| LTE |
DL 2.0 Gbps; UL 200 Mbps |
| WCDMA |
DL 42 Mbps; UL 5.76 Mbps |
| Interfaces |
|
| (U)SIM |
x 1 |
| USB 2.0 |
x 1 |
| USB 3.0/3.1 |
x 1 |
| PCIe 3.0 |
x 1 |
| PCM |
x 1 |
| Antenna |
x 4 |
| Voice |
|
| VoLTE |
Digital Audio and VoLTE (Voice over LTE) (Optional) |
| Drivers |
|
| USB Serial Driver |
Windows 7/8/8.1/10
Linux 2.6–5.4
Android 4.x/5.x/6.x/7.x/8.x/9.x/10 |
| GNSS Driver |
Android 4.x/5.x/6.x/7.x/8.x/9.x/10 |
| RIL Driver |
Android 4.x/5.x/6.x/7.x/8.x/9.x/10 |
| NDIS Driver |
Windows 7/8/8.1/10 |
| MBIM Driver |
Windows 10; Linux 3.18–5.4 |
| GobiNet Driver |
Linux 2.6–5.4 |
| QMI_WWAN Driver |
Linux 3.4–5.4 |
| Electrical Features |
|
| Supply Voltage Range |
3.135–4.4 V, typical 3.7 V |
| Power Consumption |
|
| Power down |
80 μA @ Power down |
| Sleep |
4.2 mA @ Sleep |
| USB 2.0, Idle |
39 mA @ USB 2.0, Idle |
| USB 3.0, Idle |
54.5 mA @ USB 3.0, Idle |
