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
For your upcoming projects requiring 5G connectivity, we highly recommend purchasing our upgraded alternative: the Sixfab 5G Development Kit for Raspberry Pi.
Key Features & Benefits
PTCRB certified tech tester for 5G viability
Worldwide 5G coverage
Currently supports only T-Mobile
NSA and SA modes supported, Sub-6 GHz only
Enhanced internal antenna performance for 5G frequencies
All inclusive high speed 5G media streaming/LTE indoor CPE/gateway
High Speed USB 3.0 interface between modem and Raspberry Рі 4
3x LEDs, help as indicators
Supports TCP/UDP/FTP/HTTP/HTTPS/PING/SMS networks protocols
Low latency with 5G cellular connectivity
Product Specifications
| Best For | 5G network test and application |
| Regions | Global (except China) |
| Max. Data Speeds | 400 Mbps (DL) / 400 Mbps (UL) |
| Electrical | 2x 5V DC, 3A |
| Operating Temp. | -10°C to 50°C |
| Dimensions | 104.36 x 63.4 x 51.5 mm |
| Approvals | FCC, IC, CE, UKCA, PTCRB, GCF, Safety, CB* *Currently in progress |
Compliance | RoHS |
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Why would the product be EOL? The key point here is the RasPi HAT, and the embedded 5G Antennae. The Quectel RM502Q-AE 5G Sub-6Ghz Module should be possible to replace with any other 5G modem with the same form factor, of which there should be multiple to choose from.
Why not just update the software slightly to also work with some other module, and continue offering this unique product? And while you’re at it: Update it to use a carrier board that takes RasPI compute modules, so the device’s CPU can be upgraded as time goes by. If you allow for the installation of an NVMe SSD, that would be perfect: a small, compact travel system that can act as mobile router, small NAS, etc.