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Quectel RG255C-GL 5G RedCap Module Successfully Passes Global Certifications

Recently, Quectel’s 5G RedCap module RG255C-GL has successfully passed multiple international certifications for the global market, including GCF global certification, North American FCC, IC, PTCRB certifications, European CE certification, and Australian RCM certification.

This means the Quectel RG255C-GL RedCap module is now fully commercially available and meets the stringent requirements for RedCap network connectivity in markets such as Europe, North America, and Australia. With balanced technical performance, this product provides stable and reliable connectivity support for IoT terminals like CPEs, MiFis, routers, gateways, locators, and industrial PDAs.

RedCap, a lightweight IoT technology derived from 5G NR, achieves cost optimization, size reduction, and lower power consumption by streamlining device capabilities and complexity. Meanwhile, RedCap retains important 5G native features, such as low latency, high reliability, and support for functions like 5G slicing and 5G LAN, making it highly suitable for the digital transformation needs of vertical industries.

Powerful Core, Achieving All-Around Excellence

The Quectel RG255C-GL module is based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon® X35 platform, designed for the global market, and widely compatible with major operators. It complies with the 3GPP R17 standard, supports 5G Sub-6 standalone (SA) mode and LTE Cat 4 networks, and is compatible with Rel-15 (SA) and Rel-16 (SA) networks, meeting the seamless integration and flexible deployment needs of terminal devices. The module also supports low-latency communication and key 5G features such as 5G LAN, uRLLC, and network slicing.

The RG255C-GL achieves a downlink speed of up to 223 Mbps and a peak uplink speed of 123 Mbps, suitable for entry-level FWA applications, video transmission, and mid-to-high-speed IoT requirements.

Additionally, the Quectel RG255C-GL supports the OpenWrt operating system, providing router customers with a wide range of flexible development options. This module also integrates Qualcomm® IZat™ positioning technology, supporting GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, and NavIC positioning technologies for faster, more precise, and reliable enhanced positioning services.

Compact Design, Demonstrating Exceptional Strength

Not only is the  5G Module powerful in performance, but it also features a sleek and compact design. It uses a compact LGA package, measuring only 32.0 mm × 29.0 mm × 2.4 mm, consistent in size with Quectel’s classic LTE Cat 4 module EG2x series, significantly simplifying the upgrade process for 4G devices, effectively shortening development cycles and reducing costs.

Moreover, the RG255C-GL integrates a rich set of interfaces, including USB 2.0, PCIe 2.0, PCM, UART, SGMII, and SPI, supporting various drivers and software functionalities, expanding its wide-ranging applications in the RedCap field.

In addition, this Quectel 5G module can be paired with various antennas from Quectel, allowing terminal customers to choose compatible antennas based on actual needs, thus reducing costs and accelerating product time-to-market.

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.

Quectel Wireless‘s 5G Industrial-grade Module RG500L-EU Gets Approval from KT & LGU+

Recently, Quectel’s industrial-grade 5G module RG500L-EU has achieved another milestone by becoming the first to pass rigorous certifications from two major South Korean operators, KT and LGU+. Prior to this, the Quectel 5G module had already obtained KC certification (Korea Certification), and this latest endorsement from Korean carriers signifies its compliance with the high-performance standards demanded by the South Korean market. Quectel RG500L-EU is poised to support stable operations of various 5G IoT devices in Korea, facilitating rapid deployment for customers.

Based on the MediaTek T750 platform and utilizing a 7nm process, RG500L-EU features a 5G NR FR1 modem and a quad-core Arm Cortex-A55 processor clocked at up to 2.0GHz. It supports both standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA) 5G networking, with backward compatibility to 4G and 3G networks, ensuring stable, high-speed connectivity across diverse environments.

Quectel RG500L-EU is a 5G NR module designed for industrial and commercial use in regions such as Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Oceania, and Brazil. It’s part of the RG500L series of industrial-grade modules that are optimized for industrial IoT and eMBB applications. The RG500L-EU offers high-speed wireless connectivity, a downlink data rate of up to 4.67 Gbps, and an uplink data rate of up to 1.25 Gbps. It also has an embedded multi-constellation and high-sensitivity GNSS (GPS/ BDS/ GLONASS/ Galileo) receiver.

In terms of network performance, the 5G module supports 200MHz dual-carrier aggregation in the 5G Sub-6GHz frequency band, further enhancing its advantages in network performance, signal stability, and transmission rates. With peak downlink speeds reaching 4.67Gbps and uplink speeds up to 1.25Gbps, it meets the demands for high-speed, high-stability connectivity required by applications such as MiFi, CPE, and ODU, empowering smart upgrades across industries including home broadband, enterprise networking, industrial manufacturing, remote connectivity, video conferencing, remote healthcare, and online education.

Regarding Wi-Fi capabilities, Quectel RG500L-EU excels with support for EasyMesh™ and WPA3 R3 encryption protocols, offering multiple Wi-Fi configurations including single 5G 2×2 + 2.4G 2×2 dual-band and single 5G 4×4 + single 2.4G 4×4 dual-band setups. This ensures high-speed 5G wireless networks can efficiently cover a wide range of IoT applications in stable, cost-effective, and secure manners to meet complex deployment needs.

With its superior performance and versatile configurations, Quectel RG500L-EU provides dual assurances for 5G cellular and short-range wireless communications across various application scenarios. Additionally, its LGA packaging delivers a lightweight, compact form factor that reduces installation time and materials, complemented by rich peripheral interfaces such as SGMII, PCIe, and PCM for flexible application development by customers. Moreover, RG500L-EU integrates Quectel’s proprietary QuecOpen platform to enhance development efficiency and accelerate time-to-market for products.

Quectel has also tailored an 8-antenna solution for RG500L-EU, further optimizing terminal designs and enhancing terminal performance. Notably, the module has not only secured certifications from Korean operators KT, LGU+, and KC but also from CE in the EU, RCM in Australia, and GCF globally, underscoring its outstanding reliability, stability, and scalability. Going forward, RG500L-EU’s advantages in high-speed connectivity, integration, and cost-effectiveness are set to contribute significantly to the global adoption of 5G technology and the digital transformation across diverse industries.

Quectel Showed the Commercial Deployment of 5G CPE on RG620T

On February 28th, during the 2024 Mobile World Congress (MWC 2024), leading global IoT solution provider Moving Forward Communications announced that its globally certified 5G module RG620T, based on the MediaTek T830 platform, and the MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 module BE7200, based on the MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 chipset, have achieved large-scale commercial deployment in Australia. This marks the first large-scale commercial deployment globally of 5G CPE equipped with Wi-Fi 7, bringing high-quality 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) services to Australian users.

Partnering with MediaTek to Deliver Quality Services to Australian Customers

 

Quectel RG620T is a 5G Sub-6GHz module designed by Moving Forward Communications specifically for Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB) applications, in compliance with the 3GPP R16 standard. This Quectel 5G module supports both 5G SA and NSA dual-network modes. In a 5G SA network, it can deliver up to 7.01Gbps downlink speed and 2.5Gbps uplink speed, while in a 5G NSA network, it can provide a maximum downlink speed of 5.67Gbps and an uplink speed of 1.46Gbps.

 

RG620T comes in an LGA package with dimensions of 44.0mm × 53.0mm × 2.95mm and operates within a temperature range of -30°C to +70°C, with versions available for extended temperature requirements based on customer needs. Additionally, to meet various market demands, Moving Forward Communications also offers module customization services according to the requirements of different operators.

 

Norbert Muhrer, President and Chief Sales Officer of Moving Forward Communications, stated: “We are pleased to see the RG620T achieve its first large-scale commercial deployment, delivering exceptional 5G experiences to FWA users in Australia. This is a significant milestone for the module as it progresses into the global market. Looking ahead, we expect the RG620T to make further contributions to the prosperity of the 5G FWA market, providing outstanding wireless connectivity experiences for users worldwide.”

 

Evan Su, General Manager of MediaTek’s Wireless Communication Division, said: “As long-term partners, we have been collaborating with Moving Forward in the 5G field to continuously provide faster and more stable 5G products to the global market. Our T830 and Filogic 680 chipsets provide the foundation for the functionalities of the Moving Forward RG620T, currently delivering high-quality mobile broadband connections to FWA customers in Australia.”

 

Furthermore, the MediaTek T830 platform boasts advanced features such as support for 3Tx (transmit) and 8Rx (receive) capabilities, significantly enhancing both uplink and downlink speeds, spectrum efficiency, and coverage quality, thereby providing stable and high-speed 5G connections even in complex indoor and outdoor environments. The 3Tx and 8Rx capabilities of the T830 align perfectly with the product roadmap and requirements of leading operators. Moving Forward Communications can also provide corresponding module products based on customer project requirements.

 

Complementary Wi-Fi Solutions for a Seamless Connectivity Experience

 

The Moving Forward Communications RG620T is designed specifically for operators’ FWA requirements, focusing on applications such as CPEs, home and enterprise gateways, and mobile hotspots. The choice of the MediaTek T830 chipset is due to its platform featuring four high-performance ARM Cortex-A55 CPUs, providing surplus CPU performance within the chip, thus improving processing efficiency and significantly reducing costs. Meanwhile, MediaTek’s 5G chipset also comes with corresponding Wi-Fi solutions, exhibiting significant cost advantages when used together. Additionally, the MediaTek platform supports the coexistence of cellular and Wi-Fi in the same device, better meeting users’ demands for related features, further enhancing its attractiveness and applicability.

 

Wi-Fi 7, as the next-generation wireless network technology, brings consumers a superior connectivity experience. One of its key advantages is higher throughput, which means faster data transfer rates for streaming, gaming, and other online applications. Moreover, this technology has the ability to handle more concurrent users without affecting network performance, making it ideal for homes or public places with numerous connected devices. Furthermore, Wi-Fi 7 offers greater bandwidth, enabling smooth handling of high-demand applications and services. This technology also integrates 5G capabilities, seamlessly combining the strengths of 5G and Wi-Fi 7 to support various innovative application scenarios.

 

Throughout the module development process, Moving Forward has prioritized security, following leading industry practices and standards from product architecture to firmware/software development. They have collaborated with third-party independent testing organizations to minimize potential vulnerabilities and have incorporated security practices such as generating SBOMs and VEX files, as well as conducting firmware binary analysis, into the entire software development lifecycle.”

Quectel Released Rx255G Series RedCap with MediaTek

On February 22nd, Quectel, a leading global provider of IoT overall solutions, announced the upcoming launch of the Rx255G series 5G RedCap modules. This series of modules not only features key functions of 5G NR such as high reliability, low latency, and network slicing but also boasts advantages like compact design and ultra-low power consumption. It achieves a fine balance between cost, size, and performance, providing added momentum to the accelerated popularization of lightweight 5G.

 

RedCap, also known as Reduced Capability, is a lightweight technology introduced by 3GPP in the 5G Release 17 phase, representing a new technical standard protocol. This technology integrates 5G’s low latency, high reliability, and network slicing features into a more cost-competitive lightweight architecture. For applications requiring 5G features but not necessarily high data rates and large bandwidth, RedCap technology offers an economical and efficient solution.

Low Power Consumption, High Performance, and Competitive Cost Highlights

 

The MediaTek T300 series 5G RedCap platform embedded in the Rx255G series modules features MediaTek’s 5G RedCap UltraSave functionality, reducing power consumption by 60% compared to existing 4G IoT modules. Compared to 5G Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB) modems, power consumption is reduced by 70%. Additionally, when enabling R17 power-saving features, an extra 10% power saving is achieved.

 

The Rx255G series supports 5G Standalone (SA) and LTE Cat 4 dual-mode. It supports 20MHz bandwidth, 256QAM/64QAM modulation, with maximum downlink and uplink speeds reaching 220 Mbps and 121 Mbps respectively. Additionally, this series of modules supports GNSS positioning and other functions.

 

Norbert Muhrer, President and Chief Sales Officer of Quectel, stated: “We are pleased to once again bring new 5G RedCap module products to the global market. For IoT applications, the Rx255G series RedCap modules not only realize the key functions of 5G NR but also avoid high power consumption and costs, achieving a fine balance in all aspects and providing better support for a wide range of scenarios that require ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC) and network slicing.”

 

Evan Su, General Manager of MediaTek’s Wireless Communication Business Unit, said: “The T300 series is the world’s first 6nm RF SoC single-chip solution that supports RedCap. RedCap technology is a key enabler for driving the popularization of 5G, empowering our customers with optimized components and enabling various applications to access 5G networks at more competitive costs.”

 

Compatible Design, Widespread Applications

 

In terms of external design, the Rx255G series offers multiple packaging options, including LGA, M.2, and Mini PCIe, providing various interfaces including USB 2.0 and PCIe 1.0. Additionally, this series of modules is compatible with Quectel’s Cat 4 modules EG2x and EC2x series, offering customers a more expedited solution for migrating from Cat 4 to 5G.

 

The Rx255G series is highly suitable for applications such as smart grids, video networking, connected vehicles, POS terminals, industrial automation, and FWA (Fixed Wireless Access).

 

The Quectel 5G modules can be used together with a variety of Quectel antenna products, allowing end customers to purchase antennas tailored to their actual application scenarios, thus shortening the time to market for products.

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.