5G Specification V1.1

Status:
Key Features
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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.
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)
1.1 Released
5G NR Sub-6 Bands
Supported
DL: LTE Cat 20
UL: LTE Cat 18
DL: max. 42 Mbps
UL: max. 5.76 Mbps
Embedded Abundant
Protocols
M.2 Form Factor
Multi-constellation
GNSS
USB 3.1/PCIe 3.0
High Speed Interface
Voice over LTE
(Optional)
Quectel Enhanced
AT Commands
52.0 mm
30.0 mm
2.3 mm