Quectel EM160R-GL is an LTE Advanced Category 16 module. Adopting the 3GPP Release 14 technology, it supports a theoretical downlink peak data rate of 1.0 Gbps and a theoretical uplink peak data rate of 150 Mbps. Designed in M.2 form factor, the module is compatible with Quectel LTE-A Cat 6 module EM06, Cat 12 modules EM12-G/ EM120R-GL/EM121R-GL, which facilitates customers’ migration between different modules.
EM160R-GL is designed for global market and nearly covers all the mainstream carriers worldwide. The module supports Qualcomm® IZat™ location technology Gen9-VT (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou/Compass and Galileo). The 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/optional built-in eSIM) extend the applicability of the module to a wide range of applications such as industrial router, home gateway, STB, industrial laptop, consumer laptop, industrial PDA, rugged tablet PC, and digital signage, etc.
Key features
- LTE-A Cat 16 module with M.2 form factor
- Support DL 5 Carrier Aggregation and 256QAM
- 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
