Web of Factor (IoT) specialist Quectel Wi-fi Options has introduced the Quectel EG800Q-NA — bringing its current LTE Cat. 1 bis mobile module to North America, providing as much as 10Mbps throughput and assist for working with only one antenna.
“We’re thrilled to introduce the EG800Q-NA module to our prospects in North America,” says Quectel president and chief gross sales officer Norbert Muhrer of the corporate’s newest launch. “As one of many pioneering modules constructed upon the Qualcomm QCX216 LTE IoT Modem, it completely caters to a variety of mid-range purposes and deployment eventualities the place reliable and economical communication options are important.”
Quectel is bringing its 10Mb/s LTE Cat. 1 bis EG800Q module to North America, for “high-performing IoT purposes.” (📷: Quectel)
The Quectel EG800Q-NA module matches the format of its worldwide predecessors, measuring 17.7×15.8×2.4mm (round 0.7×0.6×0.1″) in a land-grid array (LGA) package deal. Designed for deployment in even excessive situations, the module is rated for a claimed -40°C to +85°C (-40°C to 185°F) working temperature vary — and delivers as much as 10Mbps downstream and 5Mbps upstream throughput utilizing a 3GPP Rel-14 LTE Cat. 1 bis connection.
The half additionally comes with assist for Dynamic Firmware Over-The-Air (DFOTA) updates, Wi-Fi Scan positioning, and peripheral connectivity together with USB 2.0, UART, I2C, PCM, and USIM. Quectel claims the half is right for “high-performing IoT purposes” together with sensible meters, asset monitoring techniques, parking meters, and residential automation, whereas assist for utilizing a single antenna helps preserve down the majority and decrease the general invoice of fabric.
Anybody seeking to decide the module up, although, might want to wait a short while: the corporate has begun certification with the US Federal Communications Fee (FCC) and “main US [cellular network] operators,” however the course of just isn’t but full.
Extra info on the EG800Q sequence of LTE Cat. 1 bis modules is accessible on the Quectel web site.