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Quectel 5G Modules

Quectel RM500U M.2

IoT/ eMBB/ URLLC-Optimized 5G Sub-6 GHz M.2 Module

5G sub-6GHz module
M2 form factor
52mm × 30mm × 2.3mm (-CNV)
52mm × 30mm × 3.75mm (-EA)
Max data rates of 2.6Gbps (DL)/1Gbps (UL)
Extended temperature range of -40°C ~ +85°C

Quectel RM500U series is a 5G Sub-6 GHz module specifically optimized for IoT/ eMBB/ URLLC applications. With the 3GPP Release 15/ Release 16 technology, it supports both 5G NSA and SA modes, and makes it backward compatible with the 4G/ 3G network. Designed in an M.2 form factor, RM500U series is compatible with Quectel 5G RM500Q series modules.

RM500U series is an industrial-grade module for industrial and commercial applications only.

RM500U series contains three variants: RM500U-CN, RM500U-EA and RM500U-CNV. RM500U series provides a rich set of built in network protocols, integrates industry-standard interfaces and supports multiple drivers and software functions (such as USB/ PCIe drivers for Windows, Linux and Android operating systems). It has greatly expanded its application scope in IoT/ eMBB/ URLLC, such as industrial router, home gateway, STB, industrial PDA, rugged tablet PC, video surveillance and digital signage.

Key Features:

5G/ 4G/ 3G multi-mode module with M.2 form factor,
optimized for IoT/ eMBB/ URLLC applications
Worldwide 5G and LTE-A coverage
5G NSA and SA modes supported
Feature refinements: DFOTA, VoLTE and VoNR

Quectel RM500U Series	RM500U-EA	RM500U-CNV
Region/ Operator	EMEA, APAC, Latin America	EMEA, APAC
Dimensions (mm)
Weight (g)	9.2	8.8
Temperature Range
Operating Temperature	-30 °C to +75 °C	-30 °C ~ +75 °C
Extended Temperature	-40 °C to +85 °C	-40 °C ~ +85 °C
Frequency Bands
5G
5G NR	3GPP Release 15 NSA/ SA operation, Sub-6 GHz	3GPP Release 15/ Release 16① NSA/ SA operation, Sub-6GHz
5G NR NSA	n1/ 3/ 7/ 28/ 38/ 40/ 41/ 77/ 78	n41④/ 78④/ 79④
5G NR SA	n1/ 3/ 5/ 7/ 8/ 20/ 28/ 38/ 40/ 41/ 66/ 77/ 78	n1/ 3/ 5/ 8/ 28A/ 41/ 77④/ 78/ 79
MIMO	DL 4 × 4 MIMO: n1/ 3/ 7/ 28/ 38/ 40/ 41/ 66/ 77/ 78 UL 2 × 2 MIMO: n38/ 40/ 41/ 77/ 78 DL 2 × 2 MIMO: n5/ 8/ 20	DL 4 × 4 MIMO: n1/ 28A④/ 41/ 77④/ 78/ 79 UL 2 × 2 MIMO: n41④/ 77④/ 78④/ 79④ DL 2 × 2 MIMO: n3/ 5/ 8
LTE
LTE Category	DL Cat 12, UL Cat 13	DL Cat 12, UL Cat 13
LTE-FDD	B1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 7/ 8/ 20/ 28/ 66	B1/ 3/ 5/ 8
LTE-TDD	B38/ 40/ 41	B34/ 38/ 39/ 40/ 41
DL 2 × 2 MIMO	B1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 7/ 8/ 20/ 28/ 38/ 40/ 41/ 66	B1/ 3/ 5/ 8/ 34/ 38/ 39/ 40/ 41
UMTS	WCDMA B1/ 2/ 5/ 8	B1/ 5④/ 8
Certifications
Regulatory	Europe: CE Australia/ New Zealand: RCM	China: SRRC/ NAL/ CCC
Carrier	TBD	China: China Telecom③/ China Mobile③/ China Unicom③
Others	RoHS	RoHS/ WHQL
Data Rates (Max.) ②
5G SA Sub-6	2 Gbps (DL)/ 1 Gbps (UL)	2 Gbps (DL)/ 1 Gbps (UL)
5G NSA Sub-6	2.6 Gbps (DL)/ 650 Mbps (UL)	2.2 Gbps (DL)/ 575 Mbps (UL)
LTE	600 Mbps (DL)/ 150 Mbps (UL)	600 Mbps (DL)/ 150 Mbps (UL)
UMTS	42.2 Mbps (DL)/ 11 Mbps (UL)	42.2 Mbps (DL)/ 11 Mbps (UL)
Interfaces
(U)SIM	× 2	× 2
USB 2.0	× 1	× 1
USB 3.0	× 1	× 1
PCIe 2.0	× 1	× 1
SPI	× 1	× 1
UART	× 1	× 1
I2C	× 1	× 1
PCM	× 1	× 1
Antenna	× 4	× 4
Audio
Voice (optional)	Digital Audio, VoLTE and VoNR	Digital Audio, VoLTE and VoNR
Enhanced Features
eSIM	○	-
DTMF	●	●
DFOTA	●	●
(U)SIM Card Detection	●	●
5G Network Slicing	●	●
5G LAN①	-	●
5G High-precision Timing①	-	●
URLLC①	-	●
Drivers
USB Serial Driver	Windows 8.1/ 10/ 11 Linux 2.6–6.7 Android 4.x–13.x	Windows 8.1/ 10/ 11 Linux 2.6–6.7 Android 4.x–13.x
RIL Driver	Android 4.x–13.x	Android 4.x–13.x
PCIe Driver	Linux 3.10–6.7	Linux 3.10–6.7
USB RNDIS Driver	Windows 8.1/ 10/ 11 Linux 2.6–6.7	Windows 8.1/ 10/ 11 Linux 2.6–6.7
USB ECM Driver	Linux 2.6–6.7	Linux 2.6–6.7
USB NCM Driver	Linux 2.6–6.7	Linux 2.6–6.7
Electrical Features
Supply Voltage Range	3.3–4.4 V, typ. 3.7 V	3.3~4.4 V, typ. 3.7 V
Power Consumption	99 µA @ Power off 4.8 mA @ Sleep 62 mA @ USB 2.0, idle 75.5 mA @ USB 3.0, idle	78 µA @ Power off 5.1 mA @ Sleep 57 mA @ USB 2.0, idle 71 mA @ USB 3.0, idle

Note:
1. ①: 3GPP Release 16 standard and 5G new features are optional.
2. ②: Theoretical only. The actual values depend on network conditions.
3. ③: TBD (To Be Determined).
4. ④: Optional band.
5. ●: Supported; ○: Optional.