29.0mm Quectel EC21 Series IoT/M2M-optimized 32.0mm 2.4mm LTE Cat 1 Module Quectel EC21 is a series of LTE category 1 module optimized specially for M2M and IoT applications. It features cost -eeff ctive, low-power LTE connectivity, and delivers maximum data rates up to 10Mbps downlink and 5Mbps uplink. These make EC21 an ideal solution for numerous IoT applications that are not reliant on high speed connectivity but still require the longevi ty and reliability of LTE networks. EC21 is compatible with Quectel UMTS/HSPA+ UC20/UC200T modules and multi -mode LTE Standard EC25/EC20 R2.0/EC20 R2.1/EG25-G/EG21-G modules in the compact and unified form factor. It contains 10 variants: EC21 -E, EC21-EU, EC21-EUX, EC21-A, EC21-V, EC21-AUT, EC21-AU, EC21-AUX, EC21-KL and EC21-J. 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 supports Qualcomm IZat location technology Gen8C Lite (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou/Compass, 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 and IoT applications such as smart metering, wearable devices, environmental monitoring, asset tracking, fleet management, security and alarm systems, and so on. Key Benefits LTE Cat 1 Max 42Mbps (DL) LCC Package Cost-eeff ctive, lower -power LTE connectivity optimized for Max 10Mbps (DL) Max 5.76Mbps (UL) Max 5Mbps (UL) broad- band IoT applications Worldwide LTE, UMTS/HSPA(+) and GSM/GPRS/EDGE coverage Multi -constellation GNSS receiver available for applications Wi-Fi BT* eCall* requiring fast and accurate fixes in any environment Feature refinements: supports DFOTA, eCall* and DTMF MIMO technology meets demands for data rate and link reliability Embedded Abundant Multi -constellation USB 2.0 High Speed Protocols GNSS Interface in modem wireless communication systems USB Drivers Quectel Enhanced AT Commands Rev.: V1.9 Status: Released EMAIL US: info quectel.com VISIT US: www.quectel.com Quectel EC21 Series LTE Cat 1 EC21-E EC21-EU EC21-EUX EC21-A EC21-V Region/Operator EMEA/Thailand/India EMEA/Thailand EMEA/Thailand North America Verizon Dimensions (mm) 32.0 29.0 2.4 32.0 29.0 2.4 32.0 29.0 2.4 32.0 29.0 2.4 32.0 29.0 2.4 Temperature Range Operaonti Temperature -35C ~ +75C -35C ~ +75C -35C ~ +75C -35C ~ +75C -35C ~ +75C Extended Temperature -40C ~ +85C -40C ~ +85C -40C ~ +85C -40C ~ +85C -40C ~ +85C Frequency Bands LTE-FDD B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20 B1/B3/B7/B8/B20/B28A B1/B3/B7/B8/B20/B28A B2/B4/B12 B4/B13 WCDMA B1/B5/B8 B1/B8 B1/B8 B2/B4/B5 GSM/EDGE B3/B8 B3/B8 B3/B8 GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou (Compass)/ GNSS (Compass)/Galileo/QZSS (Compass)/Galileo/QZSS (Compass)/Galileo/QZSS (Compass)/Galileo/QZSS Galileo/QZSS (Optional) (Optional) (Optional) (Optional) (Optional) Cerfiticaonti s Global: Vodafone North America: AT&T/T-Mobile/ Carrier Europe: Deutsche Telekom/ Europe: Deutsche Telekom U.S. Cellular North America: Verizon Telefnica* Canada: Rogers/Telus Global: GCF Global: GCF Global: GCF* Europe: CE North America: FCC/PTCRB Global: GCF Regulatory Europe: CE Europe: CE* Taiwan (China): NCC Canada: IC North America: FCC Russia: FAC Australia/New Zealand: RCM* Australia/New Zealand: RCM Others RoHS/WHQL RoHS/WHQL RoHS/WHQL RoHS/WHQL RoHS/WHQL Data Transmission LTE-FDD Data Rate (Mbps) Max 10 (DL)/ 5 (UL) Max 10 (DL)/ 5 (UL) Max 10 (DL)/ 5 (UL) Max 10 (DL)/ 5 (UL) Max 10 (DL)/ 5 (UL) DC-HSPA+ Data Rate (Mbps) Max 42 (DL)/ 5.76 (UL) Max 42 (DL)/ 5.76 (UL) Max 42 (DL)/ 5.76 (UL) Max 42 (DL)/ 5.76 (UL) WCDMA Data Rate (Kbps) Max 384 (DL)/ 384 (UL) Max 384 (DL)/ 384 (UL) Max 384 (DL)/ 384 (UL) Max 384 (DL)/ 384 (UL) EDGE Data Rate (Kbps) Max 296 (DL)/ 236.8 (UL) Max 296 (DL)/ 236.8 (UL) Max 296 (DL)/ 236.8 (UL) GPRS Data Rate (Kbps) Max 107 (DL)/ 85.6 (UL) Max 107 (DL)/ 85.6 (UL) Max 107 (DL)/ 85.6 (UL) Interfaces (U)SIM x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 UART x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 USB 2.0 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 Audio Digital (PCM) x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 I2C x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 SDIO x 2 x 2 x 1 x 2 x 2 SGMII x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 Bluetooth* x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 ADC x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 Voice Speech Codec Modes HR/FR/EFR/AMR/AMR-WB HR/FR/EFR/AMR/AMR-WB HR/FR/EFR/AMR/AMR-WB HR/FR/EFR/AMR/AMR-WB HR/FR/EFR/AMR/AMR-WB Echo Cancellation/ Echo Cancellation/ Echo Cancellation/ Echo Cancellation/ Echo Cancellation/ Echo Arithmec ti Noise Suppression Noise Suppression Noise Suppression Noise Suppression Noise Suppression Digital Audio and VoLTE Digital Audio and VoLTE Digital Audio and VoLTE Digital Audio and VoLTE Digital Audio and VoLTE VoLTE (Voice over LTE) (Optional) (Voice over LTE) (Optional) (Voice over LTE) (Optional) (Voice over LTE) (Optional) (Voice over LTE) (Optional) Enhanced Features eCall* DTMF DFOTA QMI/ RmNet Audio Playback*/ Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Audio Recording* QuecLocator * * QuecFile (U)SIM Card Detection Drivers Windows 7/8/8.1/10, W i n d o w s 7/8/8.1/10, W i n d o w s 7/8/8.1/10, W i n d o w s 7/8/8.1/10, W i n d o w s 7/8/8.1/10, USB Serial Driver Linux 2.6~5.4, Linux 2.6~5.4, Linux 2.6~5.4, Linux 2.6~5.4, Linux 2.6~5.4, Android 4.x/5.x/6.x/7.x/9.x Android 4.x/5.x/6.x/7.x/9.x Android 4.x/5.x/6.x/7.x/9.x Android 4.x/5.x/6.x/7.x/9.x Android 4.x/5.x/6.x/7.x/9.x Android Android Android Android Android GNSS Driver 4.x/5.x/6.x/7.x/8.x/9.x 4.x/5.x/6.x/7.x/8.x/9.x 4.x/5.x/6.x/7.x/8.x/9.x 4.x/5.x/6.x/7.x/8.x/9.x 4.x/5.x/6.x/7.x/8.x/9.x Android Android Android Android Android RIL Driver 4.x/5.x/6.x/7.x/8.x/9.x 4.x/5.x/6.x/7.x/8.x/9.x 4.x/5.x/6.x/7.x/8.x/9.x 4.x/5.x/6.x/7.x/8.x/9.x 4.x/5.x/6.x/7.x/8.x/9.x NDIS Driver Windows 7/8/8.1/10 Windows 7/8/8.1/10 Windows 7/8/8.1/10 Windows 7/8/8.1/10 Windows 7/8/8.1/10 Windows 8/8.1/10, Windows 8/8.1/10, Windows 8/8.1/10, Windows 8/8.1/10, MBIM Driver Linux 3.18~5.4 Linux 3.18~5.4 Linux 3.18~5.4 Linux 3.18~5.4 GobiNet Driver Linux 2.6~5.4 Linux 2.6~5.4 Linux 2.6~5.4 Linux 2.6~5.4 Linux 2.6~5.4 QMI WWAN Driver Linux 3.4~5.4 Linux 3.4~5.4 Linux 3.4~5.4 Linux 3.4~5.4 Linux 3.4~5.4 Electrical Features Supply Voltage Range 3.3V~4.3V, 3.8V Typ. 3.3V~4.3V, 3.8V Typ. 3.3V~4.3V, 3.8V Typ. 3.3V~4.3V, 3.8V Typ. 3.3V~4.3V, 3.8V Typ. 13A Power off 13A Power off 7.0A Power off 10A Power off 10A Power off Power Consumponti 1.4mA Sleep, Typ. 1.8mA Sleep, Typ. 0.9mA Sleep, Typ. 1.3mA Sleep, Typ. 1.1mA Sleep, Typ. 22mA Idle 18mA Idle 17mA Idle 23mA Idle 22mA Idle Notes: 1. * means under development. 2. means supported. 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