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Quectel RG520F
IoT/ eMBB-Optimized 5G Sub-6 GHz LGA Module

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

Frequency Bands:

 

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

5G 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 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

LTE LAA

-

B46

-

LTE 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

Data Rate (Max.) :

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)

Voice: 

 

Voice

Digital Audio and VoLTE (Optional)

Digital Audio and VoLTE (Optional)

Digital Audio and VoLTE (Optional)

General Features:

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

Dimensions (mm)

41.0 × 44.0 × 2.75

41.0 × 44.0 × 2.75

41.0 × 44.0 × 2.75

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)

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

Gen 3, Lane × 2

Gen 3, Lane × 2

Gen 3, 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 

Approvals:

   

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

Software Features:

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

PCIe MHI Driver 

Linux 3.10–5.18 

Linux 3.10–5.18 

Linux 3.10–5.18 

USB NDIS Driver

Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11

Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11

Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11

USB MBIM Driver

Windows 10/11; Linux 3.18–5.18

Windows 10/11; Linux 3.18–5.18

Windows 10/11; Linux 3.18–5.18

USB GobiNet Driver

Linux 2.6–5.18

Linux 2.6–5.18

Linux 2.6–5.18

USB QMI_WWAN Drive

Linux 3.4–5.18

Linux 3.4–5.18

Linux 3.4–5.18

Enhanced Features:

   

eSIM

DTMF*

DFOTA

(U)SIM Card Detection



NOTE: 

  1. ①: Excluding 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. 

  1. TBD: To Be Determined