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Quectel RG50-Q Series

Quectel RG50-Q Series
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5G EVB User Guide
5G/LTE-A Module Series
Version: 1.2
Date: 2021-05-08
Status: Released
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Quectel RG50-Q Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
GNSSGPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo/QZSS
Operating SystemsLinux, Android, Windows
Module Type5G Module
5G NRSupported
WCDMASupported
Frequency Bands5G NR: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n71/n77/n78/n79 LTE: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B14/B17/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B32/B34/B38/B39/B40/B41/B42/B43/B46/B48/B66/B71, WCDMA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19
InterfacesUSB 3.1, PCIe 3.0, UART, I2C, SPI, GPIO, PCM
CertificationsCE, FCC, GCF, PTCRB, IC, RCM, TELEC

Summary

Safety Information

General Safety Precautions

Outlines essential safety guidelines for operating cellular terminals and modules, covering driving, aircraft, medical, and hazardous environments.

1 Introduction

1.1. Applicable Modules

Lists the Quectel modules compatible with the 5G EVB, including 5G RG50xQ and LTE-A EG512R-EA.

2 General Overview

2.1. Key Features

Details the main features of the 5G EVB, such as power supply, interfaces, and physical characteristics.

2.2. Component Placement of 5 G EVB

Shows the physical layout and location of components on the 5G EVB board, including connectors and switches.

2.3. Top and Bottom Views of 5 G EVB

Provides visual representations of the top and bottom sides of the 5G EVB for component identification and orientation.

2.4. List of Accessories

Lists all included accessories in the 5G EVB kit, such as cables, antennas, and power adapters.

3 Interface Application

3.1. Power Supply (J0303)

Explains how to power the 5G EVB using the power jack (J0303) and details the power supply block diagram.

3.2. Module TE-A Interface (J0101 J0102)

Describes the connection of the module TE-A to the EVB via BTB connectors for testing module functionalities.

3.3. PHY TE-A Interface (J1901 J1902)

Details the connection of the PHY TE-A (PHY8035-TE-A) to the EVB for PHY interface testing.

3.4. USB Interface (J1101)

Covers the USB Type C connector for AT command communication, data transmission, and firmware upgrades.

3.5. Audio Interface (J0802 J0901 J0801)

Explains the digital and analog audio interfaces on the EVB, including codec board and audio jacks.

3.6. (U)SIM Card Interfaces (J1401 J1402)

Describes the two 8-pin push-push connectors for (U)SIM cards, including pin assignments.

3.7. SD Card Interface (J1301)

Details the SDIO interface for connecting SD cards and its configuration switch.

3.8. UART Interfaces (J2002 J2003)

Covers the main and debug UART interfaces for communication and console output.

3.9. PCle to USB Interface (J1601)

Explains the reserved PCIe 3.0 over USB interface for testing, which is not enabled by default.

3.10. Switches and Buttons

Describes the various switches and buttons on the EVB used for configuration and control.

3.11. Status Indicators (D0201 D0202 D0203 D0204 D0205)

Details the function of the five status indication LEDs on the EVB.

3.12. Wi-Fi Interfaces (J0701 J0702)

Describes the Wi-Fi TE-A interface for testing Wi-Fi modules.

3.13. Antenna Interfaces

Illustrates the twelve antenna interfaces available on the 5G EVB.

4 EVB Operation Procedures

4.1. Turn on the Module

Step-by-step guide on how to power on and initialize the module connected to the EVB.

4.2. Communication via USB

Instructions for establishing communication with the EVB via USB, including driver installation and COM port settings.

4.4. Reset the Module

Explains the procedure for resetting the module in case of abnormalities or software issues.

4.5. Turn off the Module

Describes two methods for safely powering off the module: using AT command or the PWRKEY button.

5 Appendix A References

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