Quectel RG520F IoT/ eMBB-Optimized 5G Sub-6 GHz LGA Module - SATRON electronics
Quectel RG520F
IoT/ eMBB-Optimized 5G Sub-6 GHz LGA Module
  • Sub-6GHz 5G module
  • Max. data rates of 4.0Gbps (DL) / 900Mbps (UL)
  • LGA form factor 41mm × 44mm × 2.75mm
  • Extended temperature range of -40°C to +85°C

Quectel's RG520F is a series of 5G Sub-6GHz LGA modules optimized specially for IoT and eMBB applications. Adopting the 3GPP Rel-16 technology, it supports both 5G NSA and SA modes with Option 3x/3a and Option 2 network architectures, which makes it backwards compatible with 4G/ 3G network. It is pin-to-pin compatible with Quectel's 5G module RG50xQ series and LTE-A Cat 12 module EG512R-EA.

The RG520F series is an industrial-grade module for industrial and commercial applications only and can meet various customer application demands for high speed, large capacity, low latency, and high reliability.

The RG520F series contains two variants: RG520F-EU and RG520F-NA. It supports Qualcomm IZat location technology Gen 9VT (GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo and QZSS). The integrated GNSS receiver greatly simplifies product design and provides quicker, more accurate and more dependable positioning capability.

A rich set of Internet protocols, industry-standard interfaces (USB 2.0/3.0/3.1, PCIe 3.0, PCM, UART, etc.) and abundant functionalities (USB drivers for Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11, Linux and Android) extend the applicability of the module to a wide range of IoT and eMBB applications such as business routers, home gateway, STB, industrial laptops, consumer laptops, industrial PDAs, rugged tablet PCs, and CCTV.

Key Features:

  • 5G/ 4G/ 3G multi-mode module with LGA form factor, optimized for IoT and eMBB applications
  • Worldwide 5G and LTE-A coverage
  • 5G NSA and SA modes
  • Multi-constellation GNSS receiver available for applications requiring fast and accurate fixes in any environment
  • Feature refinements: DFOTA and VoLTE (optional)
5G Sub-6 RG520F-EU RG520F-NA RG520F-EB
Region/ Operator EMEA/ APAC①/ Brazil North America EMEA/ APAC①/ Brazil
Dimensions (mm) 41.0 × 44.0 × 2.75 41.0 × 44.0 × 2.75 41.0 × 44.0 × 2.75
Weight Approx. 11 g Approx. 11 g Approx. 11 g
Temperature Range
Operating Temperature -30 °C to +75 °C -30 °C to +75 °C -30 °C to +75 °C
Extended Temperature -40 °C to +85 °C -40 °C to +85 °C -40 °C to +85 °C
Frequency Bands
5G
5G NR 3GPP Rel-16 NSA/SA operation, Sub-6 GHz 3GPP Rel-16 NSA/SA operation, Sub-6 GHz 3GPP Rel-16 NSA/SA operation, Sub-6 GHz
5G NR NSA n1/ 3/ 5/ 7/ 8/ 20/ 28/ 38/ 40/ 41/ 75/ 76/ 77/ 78 n2/ 5/ 7/ 12/ 13/ 14/ 25/ 26/ 29/ 30/ 38/ 41/ 48/ 66/ 70/ 71/ 77/ 78 n1/ 3/ 5/ 7/ 8/ 20/ 28/ 38/ 40/ 41/ 71/ 75/ 76/ 77/ 78
5G NR SA n1/ 3/ 5/ 7/ 8/ 20/ 28/ 38/ 40/ 41/ 75/ 76/ 77/ 78 n2/ 5/ 7/ 12/ 13/ 14/ 25/ 26/ 29/ 30/ 38/ 41/ 48/ 66/ 70/ 71/ 77/ 78 n1/ 3/ 5/ 7/ 8/ 20/ 28/ 38/ 40/ 41/ 71/ 75/ 76/ 77/ 78
DL 4 × 4 MIMO n1/ 3/ 5/ 7/ 8/ 20/ 28/ 38/ 40/ 41/ 75/ 76/ 77/ 78 n2/ 5/ 7/ 12/ 13②/ 14/ 25/ 26②/ 29/ 30/ 38/ 41/ 48/ 66/ 70/ 71/ 77/ 78 n1/ 3/ 7/ 38/ 40/ 41/ 71/ 77/ 78
LTE
LTE Category DL Cat 20/ UL Cat 18 DL Cat 20/ UL Cat 18 DL Cat 20/ UL Cat 18
LTE-FDD B1/ 3/ 5/ 7/ 8/ 20/ 28/ 32 B2/ 4/ 5/ 7/ 12/ 13/ 14/ 17/ 25/ 26/ 29/ 30/ 66/ 71 B1/ 3/ 5/ 7/ 8/ 20/ 28/ 32/ 71
LTE-TDD B38/ 40/ 41/ 42/ 43 B38/ 41/ 42/ 43/ 48 B38/ 40/ 41/ 42/ 43
LAA - B46 -
DL 4 × 4 MIMO B1/ 3/ 5/ 7/ 8/ 20/ 28/ 32/ 38/ 40/ 41/ 42/ 43 B2/ 4/ 5/ 7/ 12/ 13/ 14/ 17/ 25/ 26/ 29/ 30/ 38/ 41/ 42/ 43/ 48/ 66/ 71 B1/ 3/ 7/ 38/ 40/ 41/ 42/ 43
WCDMA B1/ 5/ 8 - B1/ 5/ 8
GNSS (Optional) GPS/ GLONASS/ BDS/ Galileo/ QZSS GPS/ GLONASS/ BDS/ Galileo/ QZSS GPS/ GLONASS/ BDS/ Galileo/ QZSS
Certifications
Regulatory Europe: CE
The UK: UKCA
Australia/ New Zealand: RCM
TBD Europe: CE
Australia/ New Zealand: RCM
Carrier TBD TBD TBD
Others RoHS RoHS RoHS
Data Rates ③
5G SA Sub-6 4.0 Gbps (DL)/ 900 Mbps (UL) 4.0 Gbps (DL)/ 900 Mbps (UL) 4.0 Gbps (DL)/ 900 Mbps (UL)
5G NSA Sub-6 4.0 Gbps (DL)/ 550 Mbps (UL) 4.0 Gbps (DL)/ 550 Mbps (UL) 4.0 Gbps (DL)/ 550 Mbps (UL)
LTE 2.0 Gbps (DL)/ 200 Mbps (UL) 2.0 Gbps (DL)/ 200 Mbps (UL) 2.0 Gbps (DL)/ 200 Mbps (UL)
WCDMA 42 Mbps (DL)/ 5.76 Mbps (UL) - 42 Mbps (DL)/ 5.76 Mbps (UL)
Interfaces
(U)SIM × 2 × 2 × 2
UART × 3 × 3 × 3
SDIO × 1 × 1 × 1
USB 2.0/ 3.0/ 3.1 × 1 × 1 × 1
PCIe 3.0 Gen3, Lane × 2 Gen3, Lane × 2 Gen3, Lane × 2
PCM × 1 × 1 × 1
I2S* × 1 × 1 × 1
I2C × 1 × 1 × 1
SPI × 1 × 1 × 1
ADC
RESET_N
GPIOs (QuecOpen®)
Antennas Cellular: × 4④; GNSS: × 1 Cellular: × 4; GNSS: × 1 Cellular: × 4; GNSS: × 1
Audio
Voice Digital Audio and VoLTE (Optional) Digital Audio and VoLTE (Optional) Digital Audio and VoNR/ VoLTE (Optional)
Enhanced Features
eSIM
DTMF*
DFOTA
(U)SIM Card Detection
Drivers
USB Serial Driver Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11; Linux 2.6–5.18; Android 4.x–12.x Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11; Linux 2.6–5.18; Android 4.x–12.x Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11; Linux 2.6–5.18; Android 4.x–12.x
RIL Driver Android 4.x–12.x Android 4.x–12.x Android 4.x–12.x
Electrical Features
Supply Voltage Range 3.3–4.4 V, typ. 3.8 V 3.3–4.4 V, typ. 3.8 V 3.3–4.4 V, typ. 3.8 V
Power Consumption 150 µA @ Power down
3.0 mA @ Sleep
40 mA @ Idle (USB 2.0 active)
60 mA @ Idle (USB 3.0 active)
150 µA @ Power down
3.0 mA @ Sleep
40 mA @ Idle (USB 2.0 active)
60 mA @ Idle (USB 3.0 active)
150 µA @ Power down
3.0 mA @ Sleep
40 mA @ Idle (USB 2.0 active)
60 mA @ Idle (USB 3.0 active)

Note:
1. ①: Excl. China/ Japan.
2. ②: Only supporting DL 2 × 2 MIMO currently.
3. ③: Theoretical only; actual values depend on network conditions.
4. ④: Default: 4-Antenna; Optional: 6-Antenna.
5. ●: Supported.
6. ○: Optional.
7. *: Under development/ In progress.
8. TBD: To Be Determined.

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