Quectel 5G RM500U

Description

Quectel RM500U Series 5G Sub-6 GHz M.2 module

Quectel RM500U is an industrial-grade 5G Sub-6 GHz M.2 module series for IoT, eMBB and URLLC applications. The dedicated series specification identifies 3GPP Release 15 and Release 16 operation, 5G NSA and SA modes, and 4G or 3G compatibility.

Key specifications

ItemRM500U series reference
Form factorM.2
VariantsRM500U-EA and RM500U-CNV; confirm the offered ordering code.
Cellular technology5G Sub-6 GHz with 4G and 3G compatibility
Network modes3GPP Release 15 and Release 16; 5G NSA and SA
Host interfacesUSB 3.0 and PCIe 2.0
Software supportUSB and PCIe drivers listed for Windows, Linux and Android
Compatibility referenceCompatible with Quectel RM50xQ, RM520N and RM521F-GL modules; confirm the exact host design before design release.
Application referenceIndustrial router, home gateway, STB, industrial PDA, rugged tablet PC, video transmission and digital signage
Industrial scopeIndustrial and commercial applications only

Ordering and integration scope

Confirm the complete ordering code, regional bands, firmware, carrier requirements, host design and current approvals for the offered configuration before design release. Host hardware, antennas, SIM or eSIM provisioning, carrier service, cables and software integration are separate unless expressly included in the quotation.

Specification: Download the RM500U datasheet (PDF)

Send your requirements or BOM with the complete part number, destination country, host platform and quantity.

RM500U-EA reference photographs

These photographs show the EA variant in M.2 form. Confirm the exact ordering code, firmware, host interface and target network before ordering.

RM500U-EA M.2 module - reference photograph
Photograph of an RM500U-EA M.2 module. Confirm the supplied ordering code and lot with your quotation.
RM500U-EA M.2 module underside
Underside photograph from the RM500U-EA image set.