Description
Important Notice: End of Life Announcement
Due to Qualcomm discontinuing the chipset used in the Quectel RM502Q-AE modem, this product is no longer in production and has reached its End of Life status.
The Quectel RM502Q-AE has been superseded by the Quectel RM520N-GL. The new model features the upgraded Snapdragon X62 chipset, 3GPP Release 16, and broader global band support.
Key Features & Benefits
- M.2 form factor optimized for IoT and eMBB applications.
- Worldwide 5G and LTE-A coverage (Except for China).
- Both NSA and SA modes are supported.
- Multi-gigabit data rates, up to 5.0Gbps.
GNSS Receiver: - Multi-constellation GNSS receiver available for applications requiring fast and accurate fixes in any environment.
Additional Features: - Feature refinements: DFOTA.
- DL 4 × 4 MIMO for 5G NR and LTE-A bands.
- USB 3.1/PCIe 3.0 High-Speed Interface.
- Quectel Enhanced AT Commands.
Important Notes:
There is no built-in SIM card slot. It must be connected externally.
Antennas must be purchased separately. MHF4 socket antennas or cables should be used.
It does not support millimeter-wave, only Sub-6 is supported.
It is recommended to use a heatsink attached to the modem for cooling.
While the module has Verizon and AT&T certifications, additional certification may be required when integrating it with these operators.
Product Specifications
| Best For | 5G IoT/eMBB applications |
| Regions | Global (Except for China) |
| Max. Data Speeds | 5G SA Sub-6: DL 4.2 Gbps; UL 450 Mbps 5G NSA Sub-6: DL 5.0 Gbps; UL 600/650 Mbps LTE: DL 2.0 Gbps; UL 200 Mbps WCDMA: DL 42 Mbps; UL 5.76 Mbps |
| Positioning | GPS, GNSS |
| Electrical | 3.135–4.4 V, typical 3.7 V |
Operating Temperature | -30 °C to +70 °C , -40 °C to +85 °C (Extended) |
| Dimensions | 30.0 × 52.0 × 2.3 mm |
| Approvals | FCC, CE, IC, PTCRB,GCF, JATE/TELEC, RCM |
Compliance | RoHS/WHQL |
| Carrier Certifications | America: Verizon/AT&T/T-Mobile Australia: Telstra |
