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Quectel RM500K-CN Industrial 5G Module

Quectel Wireless Solutions · Model RM500K-CN · Communications & Networking Equipment

Verified 13 Sept 2026

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

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.

Highlights

Technical parameters

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

Manufacturer

Quectel Wireless Solutions, Shanghai, Shanghai · https://www.quectel.com

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.

Sources

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