Quectel EG800Q-EU LTE Cat 1 bis wireless communication module

Quectel Wireless Solutions has launched the latest addition to its LTE module portfolio, the industrial-grade EG800Q-EU LTE Cat 1 bis wireless communication module. An ultra-compact module in an LGA form factor, the product offers flexibility in IoT designs and enables a wide range of IoT use cases, particularly for size-sensitive applications.

Based on the Qualcomm QCX216 LTE IoT Modem, the LTE-only module features LTE FDD band coverage of B1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 and 28. The module delivers a maximum downlink data rate of 10 Mbps while enhancing battery life, making it suitable for a variety of high-performing IoT applications including smart utility meters, asset trackers, e-mobility, parking meters and home automation.

The unit’s support of Cat 1 bis allows it to use a single antenna. It has a compact form factor of 15.8 x 17.7 x 2.4 mm, enabling integrators and developers to design size-sensitive applications easily. Its advanced LGA package allows fully automated manufacturing for high-volume applications.

The product also provides a set of internet protocols and industry-standard interfaces including USB 2.0, UART, I²C, PCM and USIM, extending the suitability of the module to a variety of IoT applications such as asset management, remotely managed access control (RMAC) and smart grid. Additionally, the module supports DFOTA to enable automatic firmware upgrades and integrated Wi-Fi positioning services when there is no GPS signal indoors.