Quectel EM060K-GL & EM120K-GL Hardware Design

Introduction

This document details the hardware design, including air and hardware interfaces, for the Quectel EM060K-GL and EM120K-GL LTE-A Module Series. It serves as a comprehensive guide for understanding interface specifications, electrical and mechanical details, and provides reference designs to facilitate diverse applications. The modules support Windows, Linux, and Android operating systems, along with GNSS and voice functionalities.

Quectel Wireless Solutions Co., Ltd. declares that the radio equipment types EM060K-GL and EM120K-GL comply with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full EU declaration of conformity can be found at http://www.quectel.com.

The document also outlines FCC Certification Requirements and provides safety information regarding the use of these modules in various environments, including driving, air travel, healthcare facilities, and potentially explosive atmospheres.

About the Document

This section provides a revision history for the document, detailing versions, dates, authors, and descriptions of changes. The current version is 1.0.0, dated 2022-04-15, with a status of Preliminary.

Product Overview

Frequency Bands and Functions

The EM060K-GL and EM120K-GL are LTE-A/UMTS/HSPA+ wireless communication modules offering data connectivity across various network types including LTE-FDD, LTE-TDD, DC-HSDPA, HSPA+, HSDPA, HSUPA, and WCDMA. They are designed as standard WWAN M.2 Key-B modules and support embedded operating systems like Windows, Linux, and Android. The document includes tables detailing frequency bands and GNSS types, as well as application fields such as Tablet PCs, Laptops, Remote Monitor Systems, and Wireless POS Systems.

Key Features

Key features of the modules are presented in a table, covering aspects like Function Interface (PCI Express M.2), Power Supply (3.135–4.4 V), (U)SIM Interface (ISO/IEC 7816-3 compliant, supports 1.8/3.0 V SIM cards, Dual SIM Single Standby), eSIM (optional), USB Interface (USB 3.0 and 2.0 compliant, up to 5 Gbps), PCM Interface, Rx-diversity, Antenna Interfaces, Transmitting Power, LTE Features (3GPP Rel-12 LTE-FDD and LTE-TDD support, various RF bandwidths), UMTS Features (DC-HSDPA, HSUPA, WCDMA support), GNSS Features (GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo support), AT Commands, Internet Protocol Features, Firmware Upgrade (USB 2.0 or DFOTA), SMS capabilities, Physical Characteristics (Size, Weight), and Temperature Range (-25 to +75 °C for operation, -40 to +85 °C for extended operation).

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