News | April 16, 2024

Quectel Officially Launches Commercial 5G RedCap Module RG255C-GL, Further Enriching The RedCap Product Lineup

Shanghai (BUSINESS WIRE) - During the 2024 German Embedded World (embedded world 2024), Quectel Communications, the world's leading IoT overall solution provider, announced that its... The 5G RedCap module RG255C-GL is officially commercialized and can provide comprehensive 5G and 4G network connections for IoT terminals at home and abroad.

The module is developed based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon®

Compatible design and flexible deployment accelerate the commercialization of RedCap technology
RG255C-GL complies with the 3GPP R17 standard, supports 5G Sub-6 independent networking (SA) mode and LTE Cat 4 network, and is compatible with Rel-15(SA) and Rel-16(SA) networks, which can meet seamless requirements. Integration and flexible deployment requirements. The module supports downlink rates of up to 223 Mbps and uplink rates of 123 Mbps, making it ideal for applications such as CPE, MiFi, routers, gateways, locators, and industrial PDAs.

In addition, RG255C-GL adopts a compact LGA package design with a small size of only 32.0 mm × 29.0 mm × 2.4 mm. It is compatible with Quectel’s LTE Cat 4 module EG2x series of the same size, and can meet the terminal equipment centering rate, Demands such as large capacity, low latency, and high reliability provide convenience for customers to integrate this module into existing 4G equipment, greatly simplifying the equipment upgrade process.

Quectel COO Zhang Dong said: "The commercial use of the RG255C-GL 5G RedCap module will not only allow customers to enjoy the many advantages of 5G technology, but also avoid the high cost and power consumption problems of standard 5G client terminals, providing solutions for global needs. Diverse IoT applications with 5G and 4G network connectivity, URLLC, network slicing and other functions bring new opportunities.”

Highly integrated and safer, accelerating products to the global market
RG255C-GL is designed for the global market, is widely adapted to major mainstream operators, and will cover certification in key areas around the world. The module supports Qualcomm® IZat™ positioning technology, integrates multi-constellation GNSS receivers, and supports GPS, GLONASS, BDS and Galileo positioning technologies, providing faster and more accurate enhanced positioning services while greatly simplifying subsequent product design. .

At the same time, the module also integrates a wealth of interfaces, including USB 2.0, PCIe 2.0, PCM, UART, SGMII and SPI, etc., and supports a variety of drivers and software functions, greatly expanding its application scope in various fields of RedCap. .

Quectel has always put security at the core during the module development process. From product architecture to firmware/software development, we follow leading industry practices and standards, reduce potential vulnerabilities through third-party independent testing institutions, and will generate SBOMs Security practices such as VEX files and performing firmware binary analysis are incorporated throughout the software development lifecycle.

In addition, RG255C-GL can be used with a variety of Quectel antennas. End customers can purchase supporting antennas at the same time according to actual scenarios, thereby reducing costs and shortening product launch time.

About Quectel Communications
Shanghai Quectel Communications Technology Co., Ltd. (stock code: 603236) is the world's leading overall solution provider for the Internet of Things, with complete IOT products and services, covering cellular modules (5G/4G/3G/2G/LPWA), Vehicle front-mounted modules, smart modules (5G/4G/edge computing) short-distance communication modules Wi-Fi&BT), GNSS positioning modules, satellite communication modules, antennas and other hardware products, as well as software platform services, certification and testing, Industrial intelligence, smart agriculture and other services and solutions. The company has rich industry experience and its products are widely used in smart transportation, smart energy, financial payment, smart city, wireless gateway, smart agriculture & environmental monitoring, smart industry, smart life & medical health, smart security and other fields.

For more information, please visit Quectel’s official website https://www.quectel.com.cn/ , follow the WeChat public account/video account “Quectel Communications” or send an email to marketing@quectel.com .

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