RM500Q-AE 5G HAT for Raspberry Pi, quad antennas LTE-A, multi band, 5G/4G/3G

PACKAGE CONTENT

Weight: 0.362 kg

RM500x / RM502x 5G HAT

1. OPTIONS Protection case kit x1
2. M.2 TO 4G/5G HAT x1
3. OPTIONS 5G Module x1
4. Antenna 4pcs x1
5. IPEX adapter cable 4pcs x1
6. OPTIONS GNSS antenna x1
   * This antenna is NOT included in the RM500U-CN kit which has no GNSS function
7. 2*20PIN pin header x1
8. OPTIONS 5V 3A Type-C power adapter x1
9. Dual plug USB3.0 cable x1
10. USB3.0 adapter x1
11. USB2.0 adapter x1
12. SMA protective cap 4pcs x1
13. Screws pack x1

PI4-CASE-4G-5G-M.2

1. Metal case
2. Rail slider x1
3. Fixed Iron sheets x2
4. Screws pack x1

RM500x / RM502x 5G HAT For Raspberry Pi, Quad Antennas LTE-A, Multi Band, 5G/4G/3G Compatible

Raspberry Pi RM500x / RM502x 5G HAT

Supports 5G/4G/3G

Features At A Glance

• Integrates extensive network protocols, with multi drivers and software support, compatible with different OS including Windows / Linux / Android
• USB 3.1 port (USB 2.0 compatible) for connecting to PC, Raspberry Pi, or Jetson Nano host board to enable high speed 5G communication
• Standard M.2 B KEY slot, compatible with different 5G modules: RM500U-CN / RM500Q-GL / RM500Q-AE / RM502Q-AE series
• Onboard UART, PWR, and RST control pin, built-in voltage level translator, enabled via DIP switch, for use with hosts like Raspberry Pi or Arduino
• Onboard USB-C connector, enabled via switch, for connecting standalone power supply for the module, allows more loads, stable amd flexible power supply
• Onboard power supply on/off switch, reset button and LED indicator, easy to turn on/off the module or monitor the operating status
• 2x SIM card slot, dual card single standby, switchable via AT command
• High efficiency power supply circuit, up to 3A output current

Standard M.2 B KEY Slot

Compatible With RM500U-CN, RM500Q-GL, RM500Q-AE，RM502Q-AE Series Modules

5G SUB-6		RM500U-CN	RM500Q-GL	RM500Q-AE	RM502Q-AE
Region / Provider		China	Global (except US)	Global (except China)	Global (except China)
Operating temperature		-30 °C ~ +75 °C		-30 °C ~ +70 °C
Extension temperature		-40 °C ~ +85 °C
Dimensions		30.0 × 52.0 × 2.3 (mm)
Weight		8.9 (g)	8.7 (g)
Power supply		3.3~4.4 V, typical 3.7 V	3.135~4.4 V, typical 3.7 V
Power consumption		90 μA @ shutdown 3.7 mA @ hibernate TBD @ USB 2.0, idle TBD @ USB 3.0, idle	70 μA @ shutdown 4.0 mA @ hibernate 32 mA @ USB 2.0, idle 54 mA @ USB 3.0, idle	80 μA @ shutdown 4.2 mA @ hibernate 39 mA @ USB 2.0, idle 54.5 mA @ USB 3.0, idle
FREQUENCY BAND
5G	5G NR NSA	n41, n78, n79	n41, n77, n78, n79	n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48*, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79
	5G NR SA	n1, n28, n41, n77, n78, n79	n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48*, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79
LTE	LTE-FDD	B1, B2, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20, B28	B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12(B17), B13, B14, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B66, B71
	LTE-TDD	B34, B38, B39, B40, B41	B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B43, B48
	LAA	-	B46
UMTS	WCDMA	B1, B2, B5, B8	B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B8, B19
GNSS		-	GPS / GLONASS / BeiDou (Compass) / Galileo
DATA RATE
5G SA Sub-6		downlink 2 Gbps; uplink 1 Gbps	downlink 2.1 Gbps; uplink 900 Mbps	downlink 2.1 Gbps; uplink 450 Mbps	downlink 4.2 Gbps; uplink 450 Mbps
5G NSA Sub-6		downlink 2.2 Gbps; uplink 575 Mbps	downlink 2.5 Gbps; uplink 600/650 Mbps	downlink 2.5 Gbps; uplink 650 Mbps	downlink 5 Gbps; uplink 650 Mbps
LTE		downlink 600 Mbps; uplink 150 Mbps	downlink 1.0 Gbps; uplink 200 Mbps	downlink 1.0 Gbps; uplink 200 Mbps	downlink 2 Gbps; uplink 200 Mbps
UMTS		downlink 42.2 Mbps; uplink 11 Mbps	downlink 42 Mbps; uplink 5.76 Mbps
* means developing/planning/processing

Supports 5G/4G/3G Networking

Support 5G NSA (4G And 5G Co-Networking) And SA (5G Separate Networking)
Support 4G/3G Internet

* the frequency band diagram above is for reference only, please confirm the supported bands according to your local service provider.

Multi System Support, Easy To Use

Supports Windows / Linux / Android...

Just plug it into USB port, go through some simple configuration, the high speed 5G network connection will be ready to use

Connection Examples

For Windows PC Or Jetson Nano Series, Use A USB Cable
For Raspberry Pi 4B/3B+, Or CM4-IO-BASE-A/B, Use The Purpose-Made USB Adapter

connecting with Raspberry Pi 4B

connecting with Raspberry Pi 3B+

connecting with CM4 IO Base

Cloud Communication

Multi-Constellation High-Precision GNSS

Supports GPS, Beidou, Glonass, Galileo

Note: GNSS is not available for RM500U-CN module.

Standard Raspberry Pi 40PIN GPIO Header

Compatible With Raspberry Pi Series And Jetson Nano, Stackable Design For More HATs

* for reference only, please check the Package Content section for exact part list.

High Speed Cooling Fan

Better Heat Dissipation For Both Raspberry Pi And The 5G Module

Optional Case

Multiple Installation Methods, Convenient For Various Application Such As Industry

* The case is optional, please choose a proper option before placing order

Application Examples

5G Wireless Router
Combined with OpenWrt, turns the Raspberry Pi into a 5G wireless router, providing WiFi hotspot for smartphones to easily access the 5G Network.

5G Live Streaming
While mounting an additional camera, it is able to do live streaming on webpage or live platform through ffmpeg video stream.

More Possibilities

Outline Dimensions

Resources & Services

Wiki: www.waveshare.com/wiki/RM500U-CN_5G_HAT

Wiki: www.waveshare.com/wiki/RM500Q-GL_5G_HAT

Wiki: www.waveshare.com/wiki/RM500Q-AE_5G_HAT

Wiki: www.waveshare.com/wiki/RM502Q-AE_5G_HAT