Quectel RG520F Series
IoT/ eMBB-Optimized 5G Sub-6 GHz LGA Module
A photograph of the Quectel RG520F module, showing its compact LGA form factor. The dimensions are indicated as 41.0 mm in length, 44.0 mm in width, and 2.75 mm in height.
The Quectel RG520F is a series of 5G Sub-6 GHz LGA modules optimized for IoT and eMBB applications. Adopting the 3GPP Rel-16 technology, it delivers maximum data rates up to 4.0 Gbps downlink and 900 Mbps uplink. It supports both 5G NSA and SA modes with Option 3x/ 3a/ 3 and Option 2 network architectures and is backward compatible with 4G/3G networks. It is pin-to-pin compatible with Quectel 5G module RG50xQ series and LTE-A Cat 12 module EG512R-EA. The module is designed to meet diverse customer application demands for high speed, large capacity, low latency, and high reliability. The RG520F series module is an industrial-grade module intended for industrial and commercial applications only.
The RG520F series includes three variants: RG520F-EU, RG520F-EB, and RG520F-NA. It supports Qualcomm® IZat™™ location technology Gen 9VT (GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, and QZSS). The integrated GNSS receiver 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 module's applicability to a wide range of IoT and eMBB applications, such as business routers, home gateways, STBs, industrial laptops, consumer laptops, industrial PDAs, rugged tablet PCs, and video transmission.
Key Features
- 5G/4G/3G multi-mode module with LGA form factor, optimized for IoT and eMBB applications.
- Worldwide 5G, LTE-A and 3G coverage.
- 5G NSA and SA modes.
- 5G NR Sub-6 GHz Bands.
- LTE Cat 20 (DL) / LTE Cat 18 (UL).
- Max. 42 Mbps (DL) / Max. 5.76 Mbps (UL) [WCDMA].
- Embedded Abundant Protocols.
- LGA Form Factor.
- Multi-constellation GNSS with L1+L5 support (Optional).
- Multi-constellation GNSS receiver available for applications requiring fast and accurate fixes in any environment.
- USB 3.1 High Speed Interface.
- PCIe 3.0 Interface.
- VoNR/VoLTE (Optional).
- Feature refinements: DFOTA and VoNR/VoLTE (optional).
- Quectel Enhanced AT Commands.
Technical Specifications
| Region/Operator | RG520F-EU | RG520F-EB | RG520F-NA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (mm) | 41.0 x 44.0 x 2.75 | 41.0 x 44.0 x 2.75 | 41.0 x 44.0 x 2.75 |
| Weight (g) | Approx. 11 g | Approx. 11 g | Approx. 11 g |
| Temperature Range | Operating: -30 °C to +75 °C Extended: -40 °C to +85 °C | Operating: -30 °C to +75 °C Extended: -40 °C to +85 °C | Operating: -30 °C to +75 °C Extended: -40 °C to +85 °C |
| Frequency Bands | 5G NR: 3GPP Rel-16 NSA/SA operation, Sub-6 GHz n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/75/76/77/78 5G NR NSA: n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/75/76/77/78 5G NR SA: n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/75/76/77/78 DL 4x4 MIMO: n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/75/76/77/78 LTE-FDD: B1/3/5/7/8/20/28/32 LTE-TDD: B38/40/41/42/43 LAA: - WCDMA: B1/5/8 GNSS (Optional): GPS/GLONASS/BDS/Galileo/QZSS | 5G NR: 3GPP Rel-16 NSA/SA operation, Sub-6 GHz n2/5/7/12/13/14/25/26/29/30/38/41/48/66/70/71/77/78 5G NR NSA: n2/5/7/12/13/14/25/26/29/30/38/41/48/66/70/71/77/78 5G NR SA: n2/5/7/12/13/14/25/26/29/30/38/41/48/66/70/71/77/78 DL 4x4 MIMO: n2/5/7/12/13/14/25/26/29/30/38/41/48/66/70/71/77/78 LTE-FDD: B2/4/5/7/12/13/14/17/25/26/29/30/66/71 LTE-TDD: B38/41/42/43/48 LAA: B46 WCDMA: B2/4/5/7/12/13/14/17/25/26/29/30/38/41/42/43/48/66/71 GNSS (Optional): GPS/GLONASS/BDS/Galileo/QZSS | 5G NR: 3GPP Rel-16 NSA/SA operation, Sub-6 GHz n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/71/75/76/77/78 5G NR NSA: n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/71/75/76/77/78 5G NR SA: n1/3/7/38/40/41/71/77/78 DL 4x4 MIMO: n1/3/7/38/40/41/71/77/78 LTE-FDD: B1/3/5/7/8/20/28/32/71 LTE-TDD: B38/40/41/42/43 LAA: - WCDMA: B1/3/7/38/40/41/42/43 GNSS (Optional): GPS/GLONASS/BDS/Galileo/QZSS |
| LTE Category | DL Cat 20 / UL Cat 18 | DL Cat 20 / UL Cat 18 | DL Cat 20 / UL Cat 18 |
| Certifications | Europe: CE The UK: UKCA Australia/New Zealand: RCM | TBD | Europe: CE Australia/New Zealand: RCM |
| Regulatory | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Carrier | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Others | RoHS | RoHS | RoHS |
| Data Rates (Max.) | 5G SA Sub-6: 4.0 Gbps (DL) / 900 Mbps (UL) 5G NSA Sub-6: 4.0 Gbps (DL) / 550 Mbps (UL) LTE: 2.0 Gbps (DL) / 200 Mbps (UL) WCDMA: 42 Mbps (DL) / 5.76 Mbps (UL) | 5G SA Sub-6: 4.0 Gbps (DL) / 900 Mbps (UL) 5G NSA Sub-6: 4.0 Gbps (DL) / 550 Mbps (UL) LTE: 2.0 Gbps (DL) / 200 Mbps (UL) | 5G SA Sub-6: 4.0 Gbps (DL) / 900 Mbps (UL) 5G NSA Sub-6: 4.0 Gbps (DL) / 550 Mbps (UL) LTE: 2.0 Gbps (DL) / 200 Mbps (UL) WCDMA: 42 Mbps (DL) / 5.76 Mbps (UL) |
| Interfaces | (U)SIM: x2 UART: x3 SDIO: x1 USB 2.0/3.0/3.1: x1 PCIe 3.0: Gen3, Lane x2 PCM: x1 I2S*: x1 I2C: x1 SPI: x1 ADC: • RESET_N: • GPIOS (QuecOpen®): • | (U)SIM: x2 UART: x3 SDIO: x1 USB 2.0/3.0/3.1: x1 PCIe 3.0: Gen3, Lane x2 PCM: x1 I2S*: x1 I2C: x1 SPI: x1 ADC: • RESET_N: • GPIOS (QuecOpen®): • | (U)SIM: x2 UART: x3 SDIO: x1 USB 2.0/3.0/3.1: x1 PCIe 3.0: Gen3, Lane x2 PCM: x1 I2S*: x1 I2C: x1 SPI: x1 ADC: • RESET_N: • GPIOS (QuecOpen®): • |
| Antennas | Cellular: x4; GNSS: x1 | Cellular: x4; GNSS: x1 | Cellular: x4; GNSS: x1 |
| Audio | Digital Audio and VoLTE (Optional) | Digital Audio and VoLTE (Optional) | Digital Audio and VoNR/VoLTE (Optional) |
| Enhanced Features | eSIM DTMF* DFOTA (U)SIM Card Detection | eSIM DTMF* DFOTA (U)SIM Card Detection | eSIM DTMF* DFOTA (U)SIM Card Detection |
| Drivers | USB Serial Driver RIL Driver PCIe MHI Drive USB NDIS Drive USB MBIM Drive USB GobiNet Driver USB QMI_WWAN Driver | USB Serial Driver RIL Driver PCIe MHI Drive USB NDIS Drive USB MBIM Drive USB GobiNet Driver USB QMI_WWAN Driver | USB Serial Driver RIL Driver PCIe MHI Drive USB NDIS Drive USB MBIM Drive USB GobiNet Driver USB QMI_WWAN Driver |
| Electrical Features | Supply Voltage Range: 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) | Supply Voltage Range: 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) | Supply Voltage Range: 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) |
Notes:
1. Excluding China/Japan.
2. Only supporting DL 2x2 MIMO currently.
3. Theoretical only; actual values depend on network conditions.
4. Default: 4-Antenna; Optional: 6-Antenna.
5. Supported.
6. Optional.
7. TBD: To Be Determined.
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