Quectel RM520N-GL IoT 5G Global Band Module

Quectel RM520N-GL IoT 5G Global Band Module

The Quectel RM520N-GL IoT 5G Global Band Module is a 5G Sub-6GHz module specifically optimized for IoT/eMBB applications. Based on the 3GPP Release 16 specification, this module supports both 5G NSA (Non-Standalone) and SA (Standalone) modes. Designed in an M.2 form factor, the RM520N-GL is compatible with the Quectel RM50xQ 5G module series, the LTE-A Cat 6 module EM06, the Cat 12 module EM12/EM12xR/EM120K series, and the Cat 16 module EM160R-GL, facilitating the transition from LTE-A to 5G.

The RM520N-GL series supports virtually all major carriers worldwide. Its integrated high-precision GNSS receiver (supporting GPS, GLONASS, BDS, and Galileo) greatly simplifies product design and enables faster, more accurate positioning.

Equipped with a rich set of network protocols, it is suitable for a wide range of eMBB and IoT applications, including industrial routers, home gateways, STBs, industrial and consumer laptops, industrial PDAs, rugged tablet PCs, video surveillance systems, and digital signage.

It is a solution that incorporates industry-standard interfaces and supports various drivers and software functions (USB/PCIe drivers for Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Linux, and Android).

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Features

• SKU: 24485
• Designed for IoT/eMBB applications; 5G/4G/3G support and M.2 form factor
• Broad compatibility covering multiple network standards, including 5G and LTE-A
• Supports NSA and SA modes
• Multi-constellation GNSS receiver for applications requiring fast and precise positioning in any environment
• Multi-function support: DFOTA and VoLTE (optional)
• 3GPP Release 16 support

Technical Specifications

DL 2Gbps;UL 1Gbps

5G Sub-6		RM500U-CNV	RM500Q-GL 5G HAT	RM502Q-AE 5G HAT	RM520N-GL	RM530N-GL
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5G Standard		3GPP R15			3GPP R16
5G Chip		UNISOC	Qualcomm
5G		Sub-6 GHz				Sub-6 GHz & mmWave
Region/Operator		China, EMEA, Asia-Pacific	except Americas	except China	Global
Operating Temperature		-30°C ~ +75°C
Extension Temperature		-40°C ~ +85°C
Module Size		30.0 × 52.0 × 2.3 (mm)
Module Weight		8.8g	8.7g			8.8g
Power Supply		3.3~4.4V, Typ. 3.7V	3.135~4.4V, Typ. 3.7V
Power Consumption		78μA @ shutdown; 5.1mA @ hibernate; 57mA @ USB 2.0, idle; 71mA @ USB 3.0, idle	70μA @ shutdown; 4.0mA @ hibernate; 32mA @ USB 2.0, idle; 54mA @ USB 3.0, idle	80μA @ shutdown; 4.2mA @ hibernate; 39mA @ USB 2.0, idle; 54.5mA @ USB 3.0, idle	195μA @ shutdown; 4.7mA @ hibernate; 41mA @ USB 2.0, idle; 60mA @ USB 3.0, idle	173μA @ shutdown; 5.1mA @ hibernate; 51mA @ USB 2.0, idle; 69mA @ USB 3.0, idle
Frequency Band
5G	5G NR	-				n257, n258, n260, n261
	5G NR NSA	n41, n78, n79	n41, n77, n78, n79	n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79	n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n13, n14, n18, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79
	5G NR SA	n1, n3, n5, n8, n28A, n41, n77, n78, n79	n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79		n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n13, n14, n18, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79
LTE	LTE-FDD	B1, B3, B5, B8	B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B66, B71
	LTE-TDD	B34, B38, B39, B40, B41	B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B43, B48
	LAA	-	B46
UMTS	WCDMA	B1, B5, B8	B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B8, B19		B1, B2, B4, B5, B8, B19
GNSS		-	GPS / GLONASS / BeiDou(Compass) / Galileo / QZSS (only RM520N-GL and RM530N-GL support)
Data Rate
5G mmWave		-				DL 4.0Gbps； UL 1.4Gbps
5G SA Sub-6		DL 2.1Gbps; UL 900Mbps	DL 4.2Gbps; UL 450Mbps	DL 2.4Gbps; UL 900Mbps
5G NSA Sub-6		DL 2.2Gbps; UL 575Mbps	DL 2.5Gbps; UL 600/650Mbps	DL 5Gbps; UL 650Mbps	DL 3.4Gbps; UL 550Mbps
LTE		DL 600Mbps; UL 150Mbps	DL 1.0Gbps; UL 200Mbps	DL 2Gbps; UL 200Mbps	DL 1.6Gbps; UL 200Mbps
UMTS		DL 42.2Mbps; UL 11Mbps	DL 42Mbps; UL 5.76Mbps

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