Quectel Wireless Solutions AG59x automotive-grade 5G NR module series

Quectel Wireless Solutions has launched automotive grade 5G NR modules: the AG59x series. The modules deliver a range of enhancements including multi-gigabit cellular connectivity, C-V2X PC5 direct communications, improved location services, a high-performance multicore application processor as well as strengthened security, making it suitable for supporting next-generation automotive applications.

Based on the AEC-Q100 qualified Qualcomm chipsets, the range of modules includes the AG59xH series, which integrates the Qualcomm SA525M and the AG59xE series featuring the Qualcomm SA522M inside. Similar to Quectel’s other automotive products, the new series of modules comply with the international IATF 16949:2016 automotive quality management system to address the demanding requirements of automotive devices. Featuring high robustness, the series is designed to perform under high temperature environments.

The series is designed for a range of automotive applications including telematics boxes, telematics control units, C-V2X systems, onboard units and roadside units. Meeting the 3GPP Release 16 specification and supporting both 5G NR standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA) modes, the modules are backward-compatible with existing LTE, WCDMA and GSM networks, allowing them to be connected in areas without current 5G NR deployment. Additionally, its Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS) technology can help tackle poor signal coverage when needed.

The modules support 4 x 4 downlink multiple input multiple output (MIMO) technology which improves wireless communication performance and enhances data speeds. The modules deliver maximum downlink rates of 4.3 Gbps and uplink rates of 1 Gbps for 5G NR, while providing up to 2.4 Gbps peak downlink rate and 550 Mbps uplink rate. Their faster data speeds help to ensure that user emergency data and diagnostic data can be transferred in real time for increased reliability.

Supporting optional C-V2X PC5 direct communications, the modules are designed to enhance the performance of vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-roadside infrastructure (V2I) communications for improved traffic efficiency and safety. The module integrates an application processor with up to 20 KDMIPS computing power available to run C-V2X stack and applications. It also has an integrated ECDSA engine to fulfil C-V2X verification capability.