Tag: 5G Module

Quectel RM520N-GL 5G Sub-6GHz Module Review

Quectel RM520N-GL is a robust and versatile 5G IoT module designed for high-speed wireless connectivity in IoT and M2M applications. It supports global 5G NR Sub-6GHz bands, ensuring reliable performance across various regions worldwide. With its advanced features and compact form factor, the RM520N-GL module integrates seamlessly into a wide range of devices, from industrial equipment to consumer electronics, enabling rapid deployment and connectivity for IoT ecosystems.

Key features and specs of the Quectel RM520N-GL include:

  1. Global 5G NR Sub-6GHz Coverage: The module supports multiple 5G NR Sub-6GHz bands, allowing it to operate globally with broad compatibility.
  2. High-Speed Data Transfer: It delivers ultra-fast data rates, supporting downlink speeds up to 4.67Gbps and uplink speeds up to 950Mbps, ensuring efficient data transmission and low latency.
  3. Multi-Mode and Multi-Band Support: Alongside 5G connectivity, the RM520N-GL provides extensive support for LTE-FDD, LTE-TDD, WCDMA, and GSM/GPRS networks, ensuring fallback options for areas without 5G coverage.
  4. Compact Design: Designed with a compact form factor and low power consumption, the module is suitable for integration into devices with space constraints while optimizing power efficiency.
  5. Rich Interfaces and Protocols: It features multiple interfaces such as PCIe, USB 3.1, UART, and I2C, enhancing flexibility and compatibility with various host systems and applications.
  6. Enhanced Security: The module incorporates advanced security mechanisms, including secure boot, secure storage, and authentication protocols, ensuring data integrity and protection against unauthorized access.
  7. Industrial-Grade Reliability: With robust design and industrial-grade components, the RM520N-GL operates reliably in harsh environments with temperature ranges from -40°C to +85°C and is resistant to shocks and vibrations.
  8. Comprehensive Software Support: Quectel provides comprehensive software development kits (SDKs) and drivers for easy integration and customization, facilitating rapid development and deployment of IoT solutions.

Applications for the Quectel RM520N-GL span a wide range of industries, including smart manufacturing, automotive telematics, healthcare, smart cities, and consumer electronics. Its high-speed connectivity, global compatibility, and robust design make it an ideal choice for IoT deployments requiring reliable and efficient 5G connectivity.

In conclusion, the Quectel RM520N-GL sets a new standard for 5G IoT modules with its global coverage, high-speed data transfer capabilities, compact design, and industrial-grade reliability. The Quectel 5G Module empowers businesses to innovate and deploy next-generation IoT solutions with confidence, leveraging the transformative power of 5G technology.

LongSung Releases Two New 5G NR Modules

At the MWC 2021 in Shanghai China, LongSung announced the first 5G NR module EX630, which is compliant with 3GPP Release 16 standard and supports both Sub-6Ghz and mmWave networks.

 

The LongSung EX630 is based on Qualcomm fourth generation Snapdragon X65 5G modem (4nm technology) and  RF system, so it will support the fastest 5G speeds up to 10Gbit/s and work on various networks frequency bands.

 

 

With the EX630 module, LongSung also presents another 5G NR Module EX620, which is based on Qualcomm fourth generation Snapdragon X62 5G modem (4nm technology). To meet the mobile broadband application, the LongSung EX620 supports 5G mmWave to 400MHz and 5G Sub6GHz to 120MHz, and can achieve download speed up to 4.4Gbps.

 

The two new generation 5G wireless modules supports multi-mode networks such as 5G NR, LTE, WCDMA(DB-DC-HSDPA), TD-SCDMA, CDMA1X, GSM/EDGE etc…They can also support DSS and multiple CA(carrier aggregation) combinations(FDD-TDD, FDD-FDD, TDD-TDD), covering all the 5G bands.

 

The two LongSung 5G modules could be widely used in many wireless terminals. They can be used in 5G Industrial Gateway, which can help users access high-speed internet quickly and realize safe and reliable data transmission. It is suitable for EMS (energy management system), MES (manufacturing execution system) and production process of manufacturing and processing enterprises signal acquisition and data transmission, thereby achieving industrial automation.

 

Through the 5G wireless modules, loads of image, video and sensor data captured by the robot can be transmitted to the intelligent brain in the cloud, so as to improve the intelligence level and service capability of the robot. Cloud intelligent robots are gradually becoming an important service force in community, medical care, retail and other scenarios.

Quectel Launched New 5G NR Sub-6 GHz Modules

At CES 2021, the Chinese wireless telecommunication equipment manufacturer Quectel Wireless Solutions launched three 5G New Radio (NR) Sub-6 GHz modules, including models RM500Q-AE, RM502Q-AE and RM505Q-AE, with the aim of foster the massive deployment of 5G smart connections around the world.

 

Leveraging Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X55 commercial 5G modem, all three Quectel 5G NR modules feature ultra-fast technology, low latency, and an enhanced Carrier Aggregation (CA) system, and are now ready to be sampled for supporting a wide range of enhanced mobile broadband networks and IoT applications such as Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), 4K/8K live streaming, online meeting applications, telemedicine, transportation intelligent and industrial IoT.

With their stand-alone and non-stand-alone modes, the three 5G wireless modules enable global coverage of the 5G NR Sub-6 GHz, LTE-A and WCDMA frequency bands and provide reliable 5G solutions to international IoT customers.

 

Other key features of the modules:

 

  • Global coverage of 5G frequency bands
  • Multigigabit data rate up to 5.0 Gbps
  • DL 4X4 MIMO for 5G NR and LTE-A bands
  • Multi-resource GNSS capabilities
  • Abundant interfaces: USB 3.0 / 3.1, PCIe 3.0 and eSIM
  • Dimension M.2, compatible with Quectel LTE-A Cat 6 / Cat 12 / Cat 16 modules
  • All three modules also integrate GNSS capabilities, with the RM505Q-AE supporting active GPS L1/L5 signals for more accurate positioning services. This allows industrial terminals like rugged tablets and on-board computers to operate in weak signal environments, such as valleys, forests and urban canyons.

 

At present, the Quectel RM502Q-AE module has obtained IC / FCC / PTCRB / GCF / RED / RCM certifications, while the Quectel RM500Q-AE and Quectel RM505Q-AE modules have obtained CE / RCM certifications. These mandatory approvals with Global Launch Base (FW) firmware help customers quickly enter each local market and reduce their device development and certification costs.

Quectel Announces 2nd Generation 5G NR Modules

Quectel is a leading manufacturer of components for IoT (Internet of Things) devices. A few days ago, the Chinese telecommunication company announced new second generation 5G NR modules that conform to the 3GPP Release 16 standard and support sub-6 GHz or mmWave depending on the module.

 

Meet 3GPP Release 16 standard

The Chinese company Quectel Wireless Solutions has presented a range of new 5G NR modules for IoT products. These are second generation devices that meet the 3GPP Release 16 standard. The new releases are divided into the sub-6GHz modules Rx520F and the Rx520N series as well as the mmWave modules of the RM530x series.

 

The new 5G NR modules are based on the latest 5G modem RF systems Snapdragon X65 and X62 from Qualcomm, which were officially presented only yesterday. The new 5G modems meet the requirements of industries that rely on faster, mobile broadband and reliable communication options. The products are intended to help establish the new mobile communications standard quickly in many areas. You can exploit the advantages of mobile broadband in areas such as fixed wireless access, industrial IoT, mobile computing, telemedicine, private networks and more.

 

Sub-6 GHz and mmWave

The new 5G NR modules RG520F (LGA) and RM520F (M.2) for Sub-6 GHz from Quectel are based on the new Snapdragon X65, which supports up to 10 Gbit/s data transfer in the downstream. RG520N (LGA) and RM520N (M.2), on the other hand, rely on the slower Snapdragon X62. The two Quectel 5G modules of the second generation RM530F and RM530N modules (M.2) transmit with both 5G standards (Sub-6-GHz and mmWave ) and thus have dual connectivity. As Quectel has announced, the new 5G modules support all three combinations of sub-6 GHz TDD and FDD Carrier Aggregation (CA). This ensures high performance data, as a combination of the available 5G spectra is possible.

 

Quectel also lets you know that the new generation of 5G chips has received fundamental improvements. They deliver even higher reliability with minimal latency. This is particularly important in commercial use in industry and other areas.

ZTE ZM9000 5G SA/NSA Module Launched

Last month, ZTE Corporation, one of the major telecommunication supplier and network solution provider, launched a new 5G module in China. The 5G module model number is ZTE ZM9000, which is empowered by the second generation Snapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF System. ZTE announced they completed a 5G data connection with a 5G network through the ZTE 5G module ZM9000.

 

According to ZTE official sayings, ZTE ZM9000 5G module based on Qualcomm SDX55 platform covers the the 4G/5G frequency band of the three major Chinese operators and supports both NSA and SA networks. It provides M.2 package with encapsulation technology. With the plug-and-play function and dimensions of 30 x 52 x 3.6 mm, the ZTE 5G module can be used in a variety of industrial products, including security protection cameras, 5G 8K TVs, and HD conference terminals.

In addition, the ZTE ZM9000 5G module boasts ultra-low standby power and a wide range of available interfaces. ZTE plans to launch commercial use of the ZM9000 in December 2019. The device will be widely used in the fields of intellectual production, including autonomous driving and remote control systems, preventive maintenance of robotics, HD cameras, industrial gateways and oil production. Those well-known application scenarios, such as UAV, HD live broadcast, 5G 8K TV and cloud storage, will also be upgraded thanks to new 5G modules. More specifications of ZTE ZM9000 are unknown yet.

 

ZTE is working to expand the application of 5G technology with the transition from individual home systems and live HD broadcasts to innovative scenarios through the commercial implementation of a variety of 5G terminal devices – ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G and the latest upgarded ZTE Axon 10s Pro 5G, 5G indoor router ZTE MC801, ZTE 5G Module ZM9000 etc.

 

Actually, many of ZTE’s competitors were already launched their 5G modules, please see below the 5G modules which will also be available in 2020:

 

Telit 5G module:

 

Huawei 5G module:

 

Fibocom 5G module:

 

Quectel 5G module:

 

Sierra Wireless 5G module:

 

 

 

 

 

SIMCOM 5G Modules:

 

LongSung 5G module:

Telit FN980m – First Industrial Grade 5G M.2 Data Card Launched

A few days ago, Telit launched a new 5G industrial grade WWAN card in M.2 form factor. The model number is Telit FN980m. Based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF System, the FN980m data card supports Sub-6GHz FDD/TDD and LTE Category 20 – 7x carrier aggregation. For millimeter wave operation the 5G M.2 data card can be paired with the Qualcomm® QTM525 mmWave antenna module for near-the-ground low power indoor and outdoor applications; it is currently the only 5G data card in the market that is compatible with the Qualcomm® QTM527 mmWave extended-range antenna module for high-mount outdoor applications.

The key specifications of Telit FN980m data card include:

 

  • Telit 5G Module
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 5G modem
  • 5G Sub-6 and mm Wave FDD and TDD, SA & NSA operations
  • 5G core network Opt. 3a/3x and Opt. 2
  • 4G: 7CA, up to 20 layers DL / 3CA UL,256 QAM DL/UL
  • 3G: HSPA+ Rel. 8 (DL/UL 42/11 Mbps)
  • Data Rates:

– 5G up to 5.5 Gbps DL/2.7 UL Gbps
– 4G up to 2.4 Gbps DL/211 Mbps UL
– 3G up to 42 DL/11 UL Mbps

  • GNSS: gpsOne Gen9 L1 band on dedicated RF connector, L5 shared with cellular
  • Voice support: VoLTE, VoNR (under evaluation), PCM audio over USB
  • 4 antenna connectors for LTE/Sub-6
  • 4 mmWave antennas supported
  • 5G FR1 Bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n12, n14, n20, n28, n30, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79
  • 5G FR2 Bands: n257, n258, n260, 261
  • LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 71, 25, 66, 39, 29 (DL), 30, 32, 7, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 46 (LAA), 48(CBRS), 34, 27
  • WCDMA Bands: 5, 8, 3, 4, 2, 1, 9, 19
  • 5G 4×4 MIMO support on bands n1, n2, n7, n66, n3, n77, n78, n79, n41 and n30
  • 4G 4×4 MIMO support on bands 32, 4, 66, 3, 2, 25, 1, 30, 40, 41, 7, 43, 42, 46, 48
  • Interfaces
    – 1.8/3 V SIM Interface
    – USB 3.1 gen2 and 2.0
    – PCIe gen3
    – Drivers support: Windows 10, Linux
  • Electrical & Sensitivity
    – LTE/5G sub 6 Output power: -23 dBm (power class 3)
    – Supply voltage: – Nominal: 3.3 VDC
  • Antenna types: 4x LTE/Sub-6 + 4x QTM525/527
  • FOTA Support
  • Operating temperature range: -40°C to +85°C
  • Dimensions: 30 x 50 x 3.5mm

 

The Telit FN980m 5G data card is designed for use globally, incorporating support for all scenarios prescribed by the 3GPP for short, mid and long-term deployments of 5G, including non-standalone LTE-5G NR dual connectivity (EN-DC), dynamic spectrum sharing between LTE and 5G, and full 5G NR standalone mode.

The Telit 5G data card enables new opportunities and markets for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), system integrators and service providers working with industrial routers and gateways, fixed wireless access, professional mobile high-resolution video broadcasting equipment and beyond.

 

 

OEMs in North America, Korea and Japan have already selected and designed in the FN980m data card, in application areas including the industrial IoT, enterprise networks and professional video broadcasting. Samples are currently shipping, with commercial shipments following in Q1 2020. Concluding regulatory certifications in multiple countries in Asia with operator and industry certifications expected for Europe and the Americas in Q1 2020.

 

Announced 5G User Devices

This data is provided for information only, as a guide to current 5G ecosystem market development and trends. Some devices may be produced in different variants according to supported frequency bands, operator customization, etc. and may therefore not be available in all markets. Shipping dates/commercial availability are not indicated. The status is at April 2019.

 

5G Mobile Phones:

 

5G CPE or 5G Mobile WiFi Router:

 

5G Modules/Data Cards: