The RM500Q-GL is a 5G sub-6GHz M.2 module measuring 52.0mm × 30.0mm × 2.3mm which meets the 3GPP Release 15 specification and is optimized for IoT and eMBB applications anywhere in the world outside the US. It supports both standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA) modes and delivers maximum downlink rates of 2.5Gbps and maximum uplink rates of 900Mbps. It is compatible with Quectel’s LTE-A category 6 module EM06, category 12 modules EM12 & EM120R-GL, and category 16 module EM160R-GL , enabling customers to migrate from LTE-A to 5G.

The RM500Q-GL supports Qualcomm IZat location technology Gen9C Lite (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou/Compass, Galileo and QZSS), and the integrated GNSS receiver greatly simplifies product design and makes positioning capabilities quicker and more accurate. A rich set of internet protocols, industry-standard interfaces and abundant functionalities (USB/PCIe drivers for Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Linux, Android) allow the RM500Q-GL to serve a wide range of IoT applications including business routers, home gateways, set top boxes, industrial laptops, consumer laptops, industrial PDAs, rugged tablet PCs, and digital signage.

supports both NSA and SA modes

Compatible with Quectel’s LTE-A Cat 6 EM06, Cat 12 EM12 & EM120R-GL, and Cat 16 EM160R-GL

Supports Qualcomm IZat location technology Gen9C Lite

Supports MIMO

USB 3.1 / PCIe 3.0 high speed interface

Quectel Enhanced AT Commands

Multi-constellation GNSS receiver available

Feature refinements: DFOTA and VoLTE (optional)