The Quectel EM160R-GL is an LTE-A Cat 16 module in an M.2 form factor which is designed to meet the 3GPP Release 14 specification. It supports maximum downlink rates of 1Gbps and uplink rates of 150Mbps.
The EM160R-GL is designed for the global market and covers nearly all the mainstream carriers worldwide. The module supports Qualcomm® IZat™ location technology Gen9 (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo), while integrated GNSS greatly simplifies product design, and provides quicker, more accurate and more dependable positioning capability.
A rich set of internet protocols, industry-standard interfaces and abundant functionalities (PCIe interface/USB drivers for Windows, Linux, Android) allow the module to support a wide range of applications such as industrial routers, home gateways, STB, industrial laptops, consumer laptops, industrial PDAs, rugged tablet PCs, video transmission, and digital signage.
Key features
- LTE-A Cat 16 module with M.2 form factor
- Support DL 5 Carrier Aggregation and 256QAM
- Supports DFOTA
- Supports DTMF
- USB 2.0 high speed interface
- Worldwide LTE-A and UMTS/HSPA+ coverage
- Support PCIe Gen2 interface for PC/Laptop application
- Built-in eSIM (optional), DSSA
- Low power mode
- Multi-constellation GNSS receiver available for applications requiring fast and accurate fixes in any environment
- MIMO technology meets demands for data rate and link reliability in modem wireless communication systems
