LTE EC25 Series Mini PCIe/LCC IoT/M2M-optimized LTE Cat 4 Module 4G LTE Industrial Modules
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Overview
Quectel EC25 Mini PCIe is a series of LTE category 4 module adopting standard PCI Express® Mini Card form factor (Mini PCIe). It is optimized specially for M2M and IoT applications, and delivers 150Mbps downlink and 50Mbps uplink data rates.
EC25 Mini PCIe contains 11 variants: EC25-E Mini PCIe, EC25-EU Mini PCIe, EC25-EUX Mini PCIe, EC25-J Mini PCIe, EC25-A Mini PCIe, EC25-V Mini PCIe, EC25-AF Mini PCIe, EC25-AFX Mini PCIe, EC25-MX Mini PCIe, EC25-AU Mini PCIe and EC25-AUX Mini PCIe. This makes it backward-compatible with existing EDGE and GSM/GPRS networks, ensuring that it can be connected even in remote areas devoid of 4G or 3G coverage.
EC25 Mini PCIe 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 applications such as industrial router, industrial PDA, rugged tablet PC, video surveillance and digital signage.
Key Benefits
- LTE category 4 module optimized for broadband IoT applications.
- Worldwide LTE, UMTS/HSPA(+) and GSM/GPRS/EDGE coverage.
- Standard PCI Express® Mini Card form factor (Mini PCIe) ideal for manufacturers to easily integrate wireless connectivity into their devices.
- 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.
Operation Band
LTE Cat 4 | EC25-E | EC25-EU | EC25-EUX | EC25-J |
Region/Operator | EMEA/South Korea/Thailand/India | EMEA/Thailand | EMEA/Thailand | Japan |
Dimensions(mm) | 30.0 x 51.0 x 4.9 | 30.0 x 51.0 x 4.9 | 30.0 x 51.0 x 4.9 | 30.0 x 51.0 x 4.9 |
Temperature Ranges | ||||
Operating Temperature | -35°C to +75°C | -35°C to +75°C | -35°C to +75°C | -35°C to +75°C |
Extended Temperature | -40°C to +85°C | -40°C to +85°C | -40°C to +85°C | -40°C to +85°C |
Frequency Bands | ||||
LTE-FDD | B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20 | B1/B3/B7/B8/B20/B28A | B1/B3/B7/B8/B20/B28A | B1/B3/B8/B18/B19/B26 |
LTE-TDD | B38/B40/B41 | B38/B40/B41 | B38/B40/B41 | B41 |
WCDMA | B1/B5/B8 | B1/B8 | B1/B8 | B1/B6/B8/B19 |
GSM/EDGE | B3/B8 | B3/B8 | B3/B8 | / |
GNSS | GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou (Compass)/ Galileo/QZSS (Optional) |
GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou (Compass)/ Galileo/QZSS (Optional) |
GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou (Compass)/ Galileo/QZSS (Optional) |
GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou (Compass)/ Galileo/QZSS (Optional) |
Certifications | ||||
Carrier |
Global: Vodafone Europe: Deutsche Telekom/Telefónica South Korea: SKT/KT*/LGU+* |
Europe: Deutsche Telekom/ British Telecom |
/ | Japan: NTT DOCOMO/SoftBank/KDDI |
Regulatory |
Global: GCF Europe: CE South Korea: KC Taiwan (China): NCC Australia/New Zealand: RCM Thailand: NBTC Russia: FAC South Africa: ICASA |
Global: GCF Europe: CE Taiwan (China): NCC Australia/New Zealand: RCM |
Global: GCF Europe: CE Taiwan (China): NCC Australia/New Zealand: RCM |
Japan: JATE/TELEC |
Others | RoHS/WHQL | RoHS/WHQL | RoHS/WHQL | RoHS/WHQL |
Data Transmission | ||||
LTE-FDD Data Rates (Mbps) | 150 (DL)/ 50 (UL) | 150 (DL)/ 50 (UL) | 150 (DL)/ 50 (UL) | 150 (DL)/ 50 (UL) |
LTE-TDD Data Rates (Mbps) | 130 (DL)/ 30 (UL) | 130 (DL)/ 30 (UL) | 130 (DL)/ 30 (UL) | 130 (DL)/ 30 (UL) |
DC-HSPA+ Data Rates (Mbps) | 42 (DL)/ 5.76 (UL) | 42 (DL)/ 5.76 (UL) | 42 (DL)/ 5.76 (UL) | 42 (DL)/ 5.76 (UL) |
WCDMA Data Rates (kbps) | 384 (DL)/ 384 (UL) | 384 (DL)/ 384 (UL) | 384 (DL)/ 384 (UL) | 384 (DL)/ 384 (UL) |
EDGE Data Rates (kbps) | 296 (DL)/ 236.8 (UL) | 296 (DL)/ 236.8 (UL) | 296 (DL)/ 236.8 (UL) | / |
GPRS Data Rates (kbps) | 107 (DL)/ 85.6 (UL) | 107 (DL)/ 85.6 (UL) | 107 (DL)/ 85.6 (UL) | / |
Interfaces | ||||
(U)SIM | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 |
UART | x 2 | x 2 | x 2 | x 2 |
USB2.0 | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 |
Audio Digital(PCM) | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 |
I2C | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 |
SDIO | x 2 | x 2 | x 1 | x 2 |
SGMII | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 |
Bluetooth* | x 1 | x 1 | / | x 1 |
ADC | 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 |
Echo Arithmetic | Echo Cancellation/Noise Suppression | Echo Cancellation/Noise Suppression | Echo Cancellation/Noise Suppression | Echo Cancellation/Noise Suppression |
VoLTE | Digital Audio and VoLTE (Voice over LTE) (Optional) |
Digital Audio and VoLTE (Voice over LTE) (Optional) |
Digital Audio and VoLTE (Voice over LTE) (Optional) |
Digital Audio and VoLTE (Voice over LTE) (Optional) |
Enhanced Features | ||||
DTMF | ● | ● | ● | ● |
DFOTA | ● | ● | ● | ● |
QMI/RmNet | ● | ● | ● | ● |
Audio Playback*/Audio Recording* | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
QuecLocator® | ● | ● | ● | ● |
QuecFile® | ● | ● | ● | ● |
(U)SIM Card Detection | ● | ● | ● | ● |
Drivers | ||||
USB Serial Driver | Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Linux 2.6–5.4, Android 4.x–9.x |
Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Linux 2.6–5.4, Android 4.x–9.x |
Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Linux 2.6–5.4, Android 4.x–9.x |
Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Linux 2.6–5.4, Android 4.x–9.x |
GNSS Driver | Android 4.x–9.x | Android 4.x–9.x | Android 4.x–9.x | Android 4.x–9.x |
RIL Driver | Android 4.x–10.x | Android 4.x–10.x | Android 4.x–10.x | Android 4.x–10.x |
NDIS | Windows 7/8/8.1/10 | Windows 7/8/8.1/10 | Windows 7/8/8.1/10 | Windows 7/8/8.1/10 |
MBIM | Windows 8/8.1/10, Linux 3.18–5.4 |
Windows 8/8.1/10, Linux 3.18–5.4 |
/ | Windows 8/8.1/10, 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 |
QMI_WWAN Driver | 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 | 3.0–3.6V, 3.3 V Typ. | 3.0–3.6V, 3.3 V Typ. | 3.0–3.6V, 3.3 V Typ. | 3.0–3.6V, 3.3 V Typ. |
Power Consumption | 3.9 mA @ Sleep, Typ. 30 mA @ Idle |
3.4 mA @ Sleep, Typ. 23.3 mA @ Idle |
1.69 mA @ Sleep, Typ. 18.51 mA @ Idle |
3.2 mA @ Sleep, Typ. 31.5 mA @ Idle |
LTE Cat 4 | EC25-A Mini PCIe | EC25-V Mini PCIe | EC25-AF Mini PCIe | EC25-AFX Mini PCIe |
Region/Operator | North America | America Verizon | North America | North America |
Dimensions(mm) | 30.0 x 51.0 x 4.9 | 30.0 x 51.0 x 4.9 | 30.0 x 51.0 x 4.9 | 30.0 x 51.0 x 4.9 |
Temperature Ranges | ||||
Operating Temperature | -35°C to +75°C | -35°C to +75°C | -35°C to +75°C | -35°C to +75°C |
Extended Temperature | -40°C to +85°C | -40°C to +85°C | -40°C to +85°C | -40°C to +85°C |
Frequency Bands | ||||
LTE-FDD | B2/B4/B12 | B4/B13 | B2/B4/B5/B12/B13/B14/B66/ | B2/B4/B5/B12/B13/B14/B66/B71 |
LTE-TDD | / | / | / | / |
WCDMA | B2/B4/B5 | / | B2/B4/B5 | B2/B4/B5 |
GSM/EDGE | / | / | / | / |
GNSS | GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou (Compass)/ Galileo/QZSS (Optional) |
GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou (Compass)/ Galileo/QZSS (Optional) |
GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou (Compass)/ Galileo/QZSS (Optional) |
GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou (Compass)/ Galileo/QZSS (Optional) |
Certifications | ||||
Carrier |
America: AT&T/T-Mobile Canada: Rogers/Telus |
America: Verizon |
America: Verizon/ AT&T (FirstNet)/T-Mobile Canada: Rogers/Telus |
America: Verizon/ AT&T (FirstNet)* |
Regulatory |
America: FCC North America: PTCRB Canada: IC |
Global: GCF America: FCC |
Global: GCF America: FCC North America: PTCRB Canada: IC |
Global: GCF America: FCC North America: PTCRB Canada: IC |
Others | RoHS/WHQL | RoHS/WHQL | RoHS/WHQL | RoHS/WHQL |
Data Transmission | ||||
LTE-FDD Data Rates (Mbps) | 150 (DL)/ 50 (UL) | 150 (DL)/ 50 (UL) | 150 (DL)/ 50 (UL) | 150 (DL)/ 50 (UL) |
LTE-TDD Data Rates (Mbps) | / | / | / | / |
DC-HSPA+ Data Rates (Mbps) | 42 (DL)/ 5.76 (UL) | / | 42 (DL)/ 5.76 (UL) | 42 (DL)/ 5.76 (UL) |
WCDMA Data Rates (kbps) | 384 (DL)/ 384 (UL) | 384 (DL)/ 384 (UL) | 384 (DL)/ 384 (UL) | 384 (DL)/ 384 (UL) |
EDGE Data Rates (kbps) | / | / | / | / |
GPRS Data Rates (kbps) | / | / | / | / |
Interfaces | ||||
(U)SIM | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 |
UART | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 |
USB2.0 | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 |
Audio Digital(PCM) | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 |
LED_WWAN# | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 |
W_DISABLE# | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 |
UART | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 |
PERST# | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 |
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 |
Echo Arithmetic | Echo Cancellation/Noise Suppression | Echo Cancellation/Noise Suppression | Echo Cancellation/Noise Suppression | Echo Cancellation/Noise Suppression |
VoLTE | Digital Audio and VoLTE (Voice over LTE) (Optional) |
Digital Audio and VoLTE (Voice over LTE) (Optional) |
Digital Audio and VoLTE (Voice over LTE) (Optional) |
Digital Audio and VoLTE (Voice over LTE) (Optional) |
Enhanced Features | ||||
DTMF | ● | ● | ● | ● |
DFOTA | ● | ● | ● | ● |
QMI/RmNet | ● | ● | ● | ● |
Audio Playback*/Audio Recording* | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
QuecLocator® | * | ● | ● | ● |
QuecFile® | ● | ● | ● | ● |
(U)SIM Card Detection | ● | ● | ● | ● |
Drivers | ||||
USB Serial Driver | Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Linux 2.6–5.4, Android 4.x–9.x |
Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Linux 2.6–5.4, Android 4.x–9.x |
Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Linux 2.6–5.4, Android 4.x–9.x |
Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Linux 2.6–5.4, Android 4.x–9.x |
GNSS Driver | Android 4.x–9.x | Android 4.x–9.x | Android 4.x–9.x | Android 4.x–9.x |
RIL Driver | Android 4.x–10.x | Android 4.x–10.x | Android 4.x–10.x | Android 4.x–10.x |
NDIS | Windows 7/8/8.1/10 | Windows 7/8/8.1/10 | Windows 7/8/8.1/10 | Windows 7/8/8.1/10 |
MBIM | Windows 8/8.1/10, Linux 3.18–5.4 |
Windows 8/8.1/10, Linux 3.18–5.4 |
Windows 8/8.1/10, Linux 3.18–5.4 |
Windows 8/8.1/10, 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 |
QMI_WWAN Driver | 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 | 3.0–3.6V, 3.3 V Typ. | 3.0–3.6V, 3.3 V Typ. | 3.0–3.6V, 3.3 V Typ. | 3.0–3.6V, 3.3 V Typ. |
Power Consumption | 3.6 mA @ Sleep, Typ. 27 mA @ Idle |
3.4 mA @ Sleep, Typ. 30 mA @ Idle |
2.2 mA @ Sleep, Typ. 21.7 mA @ Idle |
1.67 mA @ Sleep, Typ. 22 mA @ Idle |
LTE Cat 4 | EC25-MX Mini PCIe | EC25-AU Mini PCIe | EC25-AUX Mini PCIe | EG25-G Mini PCIe |
Region/Operator | Mexico | Latin America/Australia/New Zealand | Latin America/Australia/New Zealand | Global |
Dimensions(mm) | 30.0 x 51.0 x 4.9 | 30.0 x 51.0 x 4.9 | 30.0 x 51.0 x 4.9 | 30.0 x 51.0 x 4.9 |
Temperature Ranges | ||||
Operating Temperature | -35°C to +75°C | -35°C to +75°C | -35°C to +75°C | -35°C to +75°C |
Extended Temperature | -40°C to +85°C | -40°C to +85°C | -40°C to +85°C | -40°C to +85°C |
Frequency Bands | ||||
LTE-FDD | B2/B4/B5/B7/B28/B66 | B1/B2①/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B28 | B2/B4/B5/B12/B13/B14/B66/ | B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/ B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28 |
LTE-TDD | / | B40 | B40 | B38/B39/B40/B41 |
WCDMA | B2/B4/B5 | B1/B2/B5/B8 | B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 | B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19 |
GSM/EDGE | / | B2/B3/B5/B8 | B2/B3/B5/B8 | B2/B3/B5/B8 |
GNSS | / | GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou (Compass)/ Galileo/QZSS (Optional) |
GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou (Compass)/ Galileo/QZSS (Optional) |
GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou (Compass)/ Galileo/QZSS (Optional) |
Certifications | ||||
Carrier | / | Australia: Telstra | / |
Europe: Deutsche Telekom America: Verizon/AT&T/U.S. Cellular Canada: Telus/Rogers* |
Regulatory |
America: FCC North America: PTCRB Mexico: IFETEL |
Global: GCF America: FCC Taiwan (China): NCC Brazil: Anatel Australia/New Zealand: RCM |
Europe: CE America: FCC Taiwan (China): NCC Brazil: Anatel Australia/New Zealand: RCM |
Global: GCF Europe: CE UK: UKCA North America: PTCRB America: FCC Canada: IC Brazil: Anatel Mexico: IFETEL South Korea: KC Taiwan(China): NCC Japan: JATE/TELEC Australia & New Zealand: RCM South Africa: ICASA |
Others | RoHS/WHQL | RoHS/WHQL | RoHS/WHQL | RoHS/WHQL |
Data Transmission | ||||
LTE-FDD Data Rates (Mbps) | 150 (DL)/ 50 (UL) | 150 (DL)/ 50 (UL) | 150 (DL)/ 50 (UL) | 150 (DL)/ 50 (UL) |
LTE-TDD Data Rates (Mbps) | / | 130 (DL)/ 30 (UL) | 130 (DL)/ 30 (UL) | 130 (DL)/ 30 (UL) |
DC-HSPA+ Data Rates (Mbps) | 42 (DL)/ 5.76 (UL) | 42 (DL)/ 5.76 (UL) | 42 (DL)/ 5.76 (UL) | 42 (DL)/ 5.76 (UL) |
WCDMA Data Rates (kbps) | 384 (DL)/ 384 (UL) | 384 (DL)/ 384 (UL) | 384 (DL)/ 384 (UL) | 384 (DL)/ 384 (UL) |
EDGE Data Rates (kbps) | / | 296 (DL)/ 236.8 (UL) | 296 (DL)/ 236.8 (UL) | 296 (DL)/ 236.8 (UL) |
GPRS Data Rates (kbps) | / | 107 (DL)/ 85.6 (UL) | 107 (DL)/ 85.6 (UL) | 107 (DL)/ 85.6 (UL) |
Interfaces | ||||
(U)SIM | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 |
UART | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 |
USB2.0 | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 |
Audio Digital(PCM) | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 |
LED_WWAN# | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 |
W_DISABLE# | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 |
UART | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 |
PERST# | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 |
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 |
Echo Arithmetic | Echo Cancellation/Noise Suppression | Echo Cancellation/Noise Suppression | Echo Cancellation/Noise Suppression | Echo Cancellation/Noise Suppression |
VoLTE | Digital Audio and VoLTE (Voice over LTE) (Optional) |
Digital Audio and VoLTE (Voice over LTE) (Optional) |
Digital Audio and VoLTE (Voice over LTE) (Optional) |
Digital Audio and VoLTE (Voice over LTE) (Optional) |
Enhanced Features | ||||
DTMF | ● | ● | ● | ● |
DFOTA | ● | ● | ● | ● |
QMI/RmNet | ● | ● | ● | ● |
Audio Playback*/Audio Recording* | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
QuecLocator® | ● | ● | ● | ● |
QuecFile® | ● | ● | ● | ● |
(U)SIM Card Detection | ● | ● | ● | ● |
Drivers | ||||
USB Serial Driver | Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Linux 2.6–5.4, Android 4.x–9.x |
Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Linux 2.6–5.4, Android 4.x–9.x |
Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Linux 2.6–5.4, Android 4.x–9.x |
Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Linux 2.6–5.4, Android 4.x–9.x |
GNSS Driver | / | Android 4.x–9.x | Android 4.x–9.x | Android 4.x–9.x |
RIL Driver | Android 4.x–10.x | Android 4.x–10.x | Android 4.x–10.x | Android 4.x–10.x |
NDIS | Windows 7/8/8.1/10 | Windows 7/8/8.1/10 | Windows 7/8/8.1/10 | Windows 7/8/8.1/10 |
MBIM | / | Windows 8/8.1/10, Linux 3.18–5.4 |
/ | Windows 8/8.1/10, 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 |
QMI_WWAN Driver | 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 | 3.0–3.6V, 3.3 V Typ. | 3.0–3.6V, 3.3 V Typ. | 3.0–3.6V, 3.3 V Typ. | 3.0–3.6V, 3.3 V Typ. |
Power Consumption | 1.55 mA @ Sleep, Typ. 20 mA @ Idle |
2.6 mA @ Sleep, Typ. 22 mA @ Idle |
1.9 mA @ Sleep, Typ. 23.4 mA @ Idle |
1.9 mA @ Sleep, Typ. 23.4 mA @ Idle |