Quectel LTE EC21 Mini PCIe series

The EC21 Mini PCIe is a series of LTE Cat 1 modules in a standard PCI Express® Mini Card form factor measuring 51.0mm × 30.0mm × 4.9mm, which meets the 3GPP Release 11 standard. The series consists of ten variants to meet various geographical demands.

The EC21 Mini PCIe provides cost-effective, low-power LTE connectivity, delivering maximum downlink rates of 10Mbps and uplink rates of 5Mbps under LTE, and multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) technology meets demands for data rate and link reliability. This makes the series ideal for IoT applications which are not reliant on high-speed connectivity but do require the longevity and reliability of LTE networks. It is also backward-compatible with existing 3G networks, ensuring that it can be connected even in remote areas devoid of 4G network coverage.

The EC21 Mini PCIe supports Qualcomm® IZat™ location technology Gen8C Lite (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou/Compass, Galileo and QZSS), and the integrated GNSS greatly simplifies product design, and provides quicker, more accurate and dependable positioning.

A wide range of internet protocols, industry-standard interfaces and functionalities (such as USB serial drivers for Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Linux, Android) allow the module to serve a wide range of IoT applications including smart metering, wearable devices, tracking and tracing, smart home gateways, fleet management, digital signage, and drones.

Features

• LTE Cat 1 module
• 51.0mm × 30.0mm × 4.9mm
• Mini PCIe form factor
• Max. downlink 10Mbps / 5Mbps uplink under LTE
• Extended temperature range of -40°C to +80°C
• Supports DFOTA
• Supports DTMF
• Supports MIMO
• USB 2.0 high speed interface
• Multi-constellation GNSS receiver available