Quectel Wireless Solutions · Shanghai, Shanghai

Quectel RM500K-CN Industrial 5G Module

Industrial-grade 3GPP Release 15 M.2 module with 4.0 Gbps SA downlink

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Quectel RM500K-CN Industrial 5G Module
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Overview

The Quectel RM500K-CN is an industrial-grade 5G Sub-6 GHz module based on 3GPP Release 15 and offered in the M.2 form factor for China and India networks. It supports 5G SA and NSA with maximum SA rates of 4.0 Gbps downlink and 1.0 Gbps uplink using 2CC at 200 MHz. USB 3.0 and PCIe 3.0 interfaces, optional eSIM and FOTA support industrial router, gateway and signage designs.

Key highlights

  • Industrial-grade 5G Sub-6 GHz module based on 3GPP Release 15
  • SA peak rates up to 4.0 Gbps downlink / 1.0 Gbps uplink (2CC, 200 MHz)
  • NSA peak rates up to 2.2 Gbps downlink / 575 Mbps uplink
  • LTE Cat 12 fallback for 4G and 3G networks
  • M.2 form factor measuring 52.0 mm x 30.0 mm x 2.3 mm
  • Optional eSIM, FOTA and VoLTE support

Technical parameters

11 published parameters, grouped. Source links are listed under “Data sources”.

Cellular

5G NR5G Sub-6 GHz, 3GPP Release 15, NSA and SA
SA data rateMax 4.0 Gbps (DL) / 1.0 Gbps (UL), SA sub-6 GHz 2CC (200 MHz)
NSA data rateMax 2.2 Gbps (DL) / 575 Mbps (UL), NSA sub-6 GHz
LTE fallbackLTE Cat 12 with 3G fallback
Target regionsChina and India

Interfaces

Host interfaceUSB 3.0 and PCIe 3.0
SIMeSIM (optional)

Software

Features
  • FOTA
  • VoLTE (optional)
  • USB drivers for Windows and Linux, PCIe driver for Linux

Mechanical

Form factorM.2
Dimensions52.0 mm x 30.0 mm x 2.3 mm

Environment

Operating temperature-20 C to +60 C; extended range -40 C to +85 C

Applications

  • 1Industrial routers
  • 2Home and industrial gateways
  • 3Set-top boxes
  • 4Industrial PDAs and rugged tablet PCs
  • 5Video transmission
  • 6Digital signage

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Manufacturer

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Quectel Wireless Solutions

Shanghai, Shanghai · est. 2010 · Brand

Quectel Wireless Solutions is a Shanghai-headquartered supplier of cellular IoT modules covering 5G, LTE, LTE-A, LPWA, automotive, GNSS, Wi-Fi and smart modules. The company operates R&D centres in Asia, Europe and the Americas, including Belgrade, Penang, Vancouver and Manaus. Its 5G portfolio is positioned for industrial IoT, fixed wireless access, automotive and eMBB applications. Quectel also offers antennas, IoT ODM services and testing/certification services.

Export markets: Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific

How we supply this product

We are a China-based export and sourcing company. This product is available for quotation through us — we buy from the manufacturer and ship to you, and we stay responsible for inspection and after-sales.

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Data sources & verification

Compiled from publicly available sources and last verified on 13 Sept 2026. Specifications can change without notice — confirm with the manufacturer before ordering.

  1. quectel.com https://www.quectel.com/product/5g-rm500k-cn/
  2. quectel.com https://www.quectel.com/5g-iot-modules/

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