Product Overview
The Quectel EM160R-GL is an LTE Advanced Category 16 module designed for the global market. It adopts 3GPP Release 14 technology, offering a theoretical downlink peak data rate of 1.0 Gbps and an uplink peak data rate of 150 Mbps. The module utilizes the M.2 form factor and is compatible with other Quectel modules, facilitating migration paths. It supports Qualcomm® IZat™ location technology Gen9-VT (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou/Compass, and Galileo) for accurate positioning.
The EM160R-GL is suitable for a wide range of applications, including industrial routers, home gateways, STBs, industrial and consumer laptops, industrial PDAs, rugged tablet PCs, and digital signage. It features a rich set of Internet protocols, industry-standard interfaces (PCIe, USB), and optional built-in eSIM.
Key Features
- ✔️ LTE-A Cat 16 module with M.2 form factor
- ✔️ Support DL 5 Carrier Aggregation and 256QAM
- ✔️ Worldwide LTE-A and UMTS/HSPA+ coverage
- ✔️ Support PCIe Gen2 interface for PC/Laptop applications
- ✔️ Built-in eSIM (optional), DSSA
- ✔️ Low power mode
- ✔️ Multi-constellation GNSS receiver for fast and accurate fixes in any environment
- ✔️ MIMO technology for enhanced data rate and link reliability in modem wireless communication systems
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4G LTE
DL: LTE Cat 16
UL: LTE Cat 13
4G LTE
DL: LTE Cat 16
UL: LTE Cat 13
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3G HSPA+
Max. 42 Mbps (DL)
Max. 5.76 Mbps (UL)
3G HSPA+
Max. 42 Mbps (DL)
Max. 5.76 Mbps (UL)
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M.2 Form Factor
M.2 Form Factor
Embedded Protocols
PCIe Gen2 Interface
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Multi-constellation GNSS
Multi-constellation GNSS
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USB 2.0/3.0 High Speed Interface
USB 2.0/3.0 High Speed Interface
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Quectel Enhanced AT Commands
Quectel Enhanced AT Commands
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| LTE Cat 16 | EM160R-GL |
| Region/Operator | Global |
| Package | M.2 Package, Key-B |
| Dimensions | 42.0 mm x 30.0 mm x 2.3 mm |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Operation Temperature | -25 °C to +75 °C |
| Extended Temperature | -40 °C to +85 °C |
Frequency Bands
| Band Type | Frequency Bands |
|---|---|
| LTE-FDD | B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B14/B17/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B32/B66 |
| LTE-TDD | B38/B39/B40/B41/B42/B43/B46 (LAA)/B48 (CBRS) |
| LTE CA | DL 2CA, DL 3CA, DL 4CA, DL 5CA (Intra-band and Inter-band) |
| LTE MIMO | DL 4x4 MIMO supported on B1/B2/B3/B4/B7/B25/B30/B32/B38/B39/B40/B41/B66 |
| LTE 256QAM | Supported |
| UMTS WCDMA | B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19 |
| GNSS | GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou (COMPASS)/Galileo |
Data Rates (Max.)
| Technology | Data Rate |
|---|---|
| LTE | 1.0 Gbps (DL); 150 Mbps (UL) |
| DC-HSDPA | 42 Mbps (DL) |
| DC-HSUPA | 5.76 Mbps (UL) |
| WCDMA | 384 kbps (DL); 384 kbps (UL) |
Certifications & Regulatory
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Certifications | GCF (Global), CE (Europe), PTCRB (North America), FCC (America), IC (Canada), Anatel (Brazil), IFETEL (Mexico), SRRC/NAL/CCC (China), NCC (Taiwan, China), KC (South Korea), JATE/TELEC (Japan), RCM (Australia/New Zealand), ICASA (South Africa) |
| Carrier Approvals | Vodafone, British Telecom, Swisscom (Europe); Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint (America); China Mobile, China Unicom (China); NTT DOCOMO, SoftBank*, KDDI (Japan); Telstra* (Australia) |
| Regulatory Compliance | WHQL |
Enhanced Features
- MIMO: DL 4x4, 4x2, 2x2
- (U)SIM Card Detection: 2 interfaces
- Built-in eSIM: Optional
- DSSA: Dual SIM, Single Active
- DFOTA: Delta Firmware Over-the-Air
- Embedded GNSS: Supported
Interfaces
| Interface Type | Count | Details |
|---|---|---|
| (U)SIM Interfaces (1.8/3.0 V) | 2 | |
| USB 2.0/3.0 | 1 | Supporting Slave Mode |
| PCIe Interface | 1 | |
| PCM | 1 | |
| Control and Indication Interfaces | 7 | Airplane mode control, GNSS control, Wake-up control*, RF status indication, etc. |
| Cellular/WLAN COEX UART Interface | 1 | |
| Antenna Tuner Control Interfaces | 2 | |
| Antenna Interfaces | 4 | Main, Rx-diversity/GNSS, MIMO1, MIMO2 |
Electrical Features
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Supply Voltage Range | 3.135-4.4 V, typical 3.7 V |
| Transmitting Power (Typical) | USB Mode: LTE-FDD: Class 3 (23 dBm ±2 dB) LTE-TDD: B41 HPUE Class 2 (25.5 dBm +1/-2 dB), Other bands Class 3 (23 dBm ±2 dB) WCDMA: Class 3 (24 dBm +1/-3 dB) PCIe Only Mode: LTE-FDD: B30 Class 3 (22 dBm +1/-2 dB), Other bands Class 3 (24 dBm +1/-2 dB) LTE-TDD: B41 Class 3 (23 dBm +1/-2 dB), B42/B43/B48 Class 3 (21 dBm +1/-2 dB), B41 HPUE Class 2 (25.5 dBm +1/-2 dB), Other bands Class 3 (24 dBm +1/-2 dB) WCDMA: Class 3 (24 dBm +1/-3 dB) |
| Power Consumption (Typical) | USB Mode: Power down: 66 μA Sleep (AT+CFUN=0, USB Suspend): 1.78 mA Idle (PF = 64, USB Active): 24.75 mA PCIe Only Mode: Power down: 66 μA Sleep (AT+CFUN=0, Modem standby): 2.38 mA Idle (PF = 64, PCIe Active): 15.38 mA |
