Build a Smarter World Quectel EC21 Mini PCIe IoT/M2M-optimized LTE Cat 1 Module Quectel EC21 Mini PCIe is a series of LTE category 1 module adopting standard PCI Express(R) Mini Card form factor (Mini PCIe). Especially optimized for M2M and IoT applications, it features cost-saving, low power LTE connectivity, and delivers M2M-optimized speeds of 10Mbps downlink and 5Mbps uplink. These make it ideal for numerous IoT applications that are not reliant on high speed connectivity but still require the longevity and reliability of LTE networks. EC21 Mini PCIe contains 9 variants: EC21-E Mini PCIe, EC21-EU Mini PCIe, EC21-EC Mini PCIe, EC21-A Mini PCIe, EC21-V Mini PCIe, EC21-AU Mini PCIe, EC21-AUT Mini PCIe, EC21-J Mini PCIe and EC21-KL Mini PCIe. This makes it backward-compatible with existing EDGE and GSM/GPRS networks, ensuring that it can easily migrate from LTE to 2G or 3G network. EC21 Mini PCIe supports Qualcomm(R) IZatTM location technology Gen8C Lite (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS). The integrated GNSS greatly simplifies product design, and provides quicker, more accurate and more dependable positioning. A rich set of Internet protocols, industry-standard interfaces and abundant functionalities (USB serial drivers for Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Linux, Android/eCall*) extend the applicability of the module to a wide range of M2M applications such as smart metering, tracking and tracing, fleet management, wearable devices, smart home gateways, digital signs, and even drones. Key Benefits Cost-effective, lower-power LTE connectivity optimized for broadband IoT applications LTE Cat 1 Max 10Mbps (DL) Max 5Mbps (UL) Max 42Mbps (DL) Mini PCIe Package Max 5.76Mbps (UL) Worldwide LTE, UMTS/HSPA+ and GSM/GPRS/EDGE coverage Standard PCI Express(R) MiniCard form factor (Mini PCIe) ideal for manufacturers to easily integrate wireless connectivity into their devices Embedded Abundant Protocols eCall* Multi-constellation GNSS USB 2.0 High Speed Interface USB Drivers Quectel Enhanced AT Commands MIMO technology meets demands for data rate and link reliability in modem wireless communication systems Multi-constellation GNSS receiver available for applications requiring fast and accurate fixes in any environment Rev.: V1.4 | Status: Released EMAIL US: info@quectel.com VISIT US: www.quectel.com 51.0 mm Quectel EC21 Mini PCIe IoT/M2M-optimized LTE Cat 1 Module Variants for EMEA/Korea/Thailand EC21-E Mini PCIe: LTE FDD: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20 WCDMA: B1/B5/B8 GSM: B3/B8 EC21-EU Mini PCIe: LTE FDD: B1/B3/B7/B8/B20/B28A WCDMA: B1/B8 GSM: B3/B8 EC21-EC Mini PCIe: LTE FDD: B1/B3/B7/B8/B20/B28A WCDMA: B1/B8 GSM: B3/B8 Variants for North America EC21-A Mini PCIe: LTE FDD: B2/B4/B12 WCDMA: B2/B4/B5 EC21-V Mini PCIe: LTE FDD: B4/B13 Variants for Australia/New Zealand/Taiwan/ Brazil EC21-AU Mini PCIe: LTE FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B28 LTE TDD: B40 WCDMA: B1/B2/B5/B8 GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8 EC21-AUT Mini PCIe: LTE FDD: B1/B3/B5/B7/B28 WCDMA: B1/B5 Variant for Japan EC21-J Mini PCIe: LTE FDD: B1/B3/B8/B18/B19/B26 Variant for Korea EC21-KL Mini PCIe: LTE FDD: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8 Data LTE: LTE FDD: Max 10Mbps (DL)/Max 5Mbps (UL) LTE TDD: Max 8.96Mbps (DL)/Max 3.1Mbps (UL) UMTS: DC-HSDPA: Max 42Mbps (DL) HSUPA: Max 5.76Mbps (UL) WCDMA: Max 384Kbps (DL)/Max 384Kbps (UL) GSM: EDGE: Max 296Kbps (DL)/Max 236.8Kbps (UL) GPRS: Max 107Kbps (DL)/Max 85.6Kbps (UL) Voice Speech Codec Modes: HR/FR/EFR/AMR/AMR-WB Echo Arithmetic: Echo Cancellation/Noise Suppression Audio*: Digital Audio and VoLTE (Voice over LTE) (Optional) 30.0 mm Interfaces USB 2.0 with High Speed up to 480Mbps Digital Audio through PCM Interface (Optional) 1.8V/3.0V (U)SIM Interface LED_WWAN# for Network Status Indication W_DISABLE# for RF Function Control UART x 1 PERST# for Module Resetting Solder Pads for Main Antenna, Rx-diversity and GNSS Antennas Enhanced Features eCall* (U)SIM Card Detection Support MIMO in DL Direction DFOTA*: Delta Firmware Upgrade Over the Air GNSS: GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo/QZSS (Optional) Electrical Characteristics Output Power: Class 3 (23dBm2dB) for LTE FDD bands Class 3 (23dBm2dB) for LTE TDD bands Class 3 (24dBm+1/-3dB) for WCDMA bands Class E2 (27dBm3dB) for GSM850 8-PSK Class E2 (27dBm3dB) for EGSM900 8-PSK Class E2 (26dBm3dB) for DCS1800 8-PSK Class E2 (26dBm3dB) for PCS1900 8-PSK Class 4 (33dBm2dB) for GSM850 Class 4 (33dBm2dB) for EGSM900 Class 1 (30dBm2dB) for DCS1800 Class 1 (30dBm2dB) for PCS1900 Consumption: 3.5mA @Sleep, Typ. 34mA @Idle Sensitivity: LTE B1: -101.5dBm (10M) LTE B2: -101dBm (10M) LTE B3: -101.5dBm (10M) LTE B4: -101dBm (10M) LTE B5: -101dBm (10M) LTE B7: -99.5dBm (10M) LTE B8: -101dBm (10M) LTE B12: -101dBm (10M) LTE B13: -100dBm (10M) LTE B18: -101.7dBm (10M) LTE B19: -101.4dBm (10M) LTE B20: -102.5dBm (10M) LTE B26: -101.5dBm (10M) LTE B28: -102dBm (10M) WCDMA B1: -110dBm WCDMA B2: -110dBm WCDMA B4: -110dBm WCDMA B5: -110.5dBm WCDMA B8: -110.5dBm Copyright (c) 2018 Quectel Wireless Solutions Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved http://www.quectel.com HQ address: 7th Floor, Hongye Building, No.1801 Hongmei Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai 200233, China Tel: +86 21 51086236 Email: info@quectel.com 4.9 mm GSM850: -109dBm EGSM900: -109dBm DCS1800: -109dBm PCS1900: -109dBm Software Features USB Serial Driver: Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Windows CE 5.0/6.0/7.0*, Linux 2.6/3.x/4.1~4.14, Android 4.x/5.x/6.x/7.x/8.x RIL Driver: Android 4.x/5.x/6.x/7.x/8.x NDIS Driver: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 ECM Driver*: Linux 2.6/3.x/4.1~4.14 Gobinet Driver: Linux 2.6/3.x/4.1~4.14 Linux qmi wwan Driver: 3.x (3.4 and later)/4.1~4.14 Protocols: TCP/UDP/PPP/FTP/HTTP/NTP/PING/QMI/ CMUX*/HTTPS*/SMTP*/MMS*/FTPS*/SMTPS*/ SSL*/FILE* General Features Temperature Range: -40C ~ +80C Dimensions: 30.0mm x 51.0mm x 4.9mm Mini PCIe Package Weight: Approx. 9.8g Supply Voltage: 3.0V~3.6V, 3.3V Typ. 3GPP E-UTRA Release 11 Bandwidth: 1.4/3/5/10/15/20MHz 3GPP TS27.007, 27.005 and Enhanced AT Commands Approvals RoHS Compliant GCF (Global) CE/Vodafone/Deutsche Telekom (Europe) FCC/PTCRB/AT&T/Verizon (North America) RCM/Telstra (Australia) JATE/TELEC/DOCOMO (Japan) NCC (Taiwan) KC/SKT/KT (Korea) IC/Rogers (Canada) Anatel (Brazil) FAC (Russia) Telefonica* (Spain) : LTE B2 of EC21-AU Mini PCIe Does Not Support Rx-diversity * Under Development