Vancouver, Canada, 31 July 2024 – Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, is proud to announce that its advanced EM060K-GL module has been added to Google’s ChromeOS approved vendor list (AVL) as an option for OEMs to use or their devices. This significant milestone highlights Quectel’s commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable IoT products and strengthens its position as a leading innovator and ecosystem partner in the IoT industry.

The inclusion of the module underscores the module’s compliance with rigorous standards for connectivity, security, and performance, which are critical in the IoT ecosystem where devices often require reliable, fast communications. The approval by ChromeOS at Google will serve to boost confidence in deploying IoT solutions that incorporate the EM060K-GL and will open up new opportunities for collaboration and integration with Google’s extensive range of services and devices.

For the IoT industry at large, this development accelerates the adoption of LTE-A technology enabling more sophisticated and scalable IoT applications and driving the move towards embracing high-speed, reliable connectivity solutions to meet the growing demand for advanced IoT use cases in smart cities, industrial automation, healthcare, and beyond.

“We are thrilled to have our EM060K-GL module included in Google’s ChromeOS approved vendor list,” commented Norbert Muhrer, President and CSO, Quectel Wireless Solutions. “This recognition is a testament to our team’s dedication to excellence and our commitment to providing the best IoT solutions in the market that easily integrates with key ecosystem partners. We look forward to continuing our work with Google and OEMs, bringing innovative products to our customers.”

The EM060K-GL LTE-Advanced Cat 6 module comes in the M.2 form factor, with dimensions of 30.0mm x 42.0mm x 2.3mm and is equipped with the Snapdragon® X12 LTE modem from Qualcomm Technologies. Utilizing 3GPP Release 12 technology, it delivers a theoretical peak data rate of 300Mbps for downloads and 50Mbps for uploads. The EM060K-GL model is designed to function in a wide range of temperatures, from -25°C to +75°C and includes a dedicated EMEA SKU. Additionally, it incorporates power-saving technology to maximize deployment uptime.

The Quectel EM060K-GL module has gained widespread certification, including GCF globally, CE in Europe, PTCRB and FCC in North America, IC in Canada, NCC in Taiwan and China, JATE/TELEC in Japan, and RCM in Australia/New Zealand. It is approved by major carriers including AT&T, BT, Deutsche Telekom, KDDI, NTT DOCOMO, Orange, Swisscom, T-Mobile, Telefonica, Telstra, Verizon and Vodafone.

Quectel’s IoT modules are developed with security at the core. From product architecture to firmware/software development, Quectel incorporates leading industry practices and standards, mitigating potential vulnerabilities with third party independent test houses and has incorporated security practices like generating SBOMs and VEX files as well as performing firmware binary analysis into the entire software development lifecycle.

Quectel also offers a range of high-quality antennas designed to seamlessly integrate with its modules. By opting for both Quectel’s modules and antennas, customers can benefit from optimized compatibility and performance efficiencies. This synergy between the module and antenna ensures not only a smoother integration process but also enhances the overall reliability and effectiveness of the communication system. Purchasing these components together from Quectel eliminates the hassle of compatibility testing with third-party antennas, leading to a more streamlined and cost-effective solution for any wireless communication needs.

For more information about the Quectel EM060K-GL, please visit the Quectel website.

• LTE Cat 6 module
• 42.0mm × 30.0mm × 2.3mm
• Max. data rates of 300Mbps downlink / 50Mbps uplink
• M.2 package, key-B
• Extended temperature range of -40°C to +85°C

Quectel EM060K is a series of LTE Advanced Category 6 module. Adopting the 3GPP Release 12 technology, the module supports a theoretical peak data rate of 300 Mbps in the downlink and a theoretical peak data rate of 50 Mbps in the uplink. Designed in M.2 form factor, the module is compatible with Quectel LTE-A Cat 6 module EM06 Series, Cat 12 modules EM12-G/ EM120K-GL/ EM121R-GL/ EM120R-GL, Cat 16 module EM160R-GL, and 5G modules RM500Q/ RM502Q Series, which facilitates customers’ migration between different modules. EM060K series contains 3 variants: EM060K-GL, EM060K-NA, and EM060K-EA.

EM060K series is designed for the global market and nearly covers all the mainstream carriers worldwide. The module is embedded with a multi-constellation and high-sensitivity GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo and QZSS) receiver for positioning. The integrated GNSS greatly simplifies product design, and provides quicker, more accurate and more dependable positioning capability.

A rich set of Internet protocols, industry-standard interfaces and abundant functionalities (USB drivers for Windows, Linux, Android/ optional built-in eSIM) extend the applicability of the module to a wide range of applications such as industrial routers, home gateways, set-top boxes, industrial laptops, consumer laptops, industrial PDAs, rugged tablet PCs, and digital signage, etc.

Key features

• LTE-A Cat 6 module with M.2 form factor
• Support DL 2 Carrier Aggregation and 64QAM
• Worldwide LTE-A and UMTS/HSPA+ coverage
• Built-in eSIM (optional), DSSA
• Low power mode
• Multi-constellation GNSS receiver available for applications requiring fast and accurate fixes in any environment
• MIMO technology meets demands for data rate and link reliability in modem wireless communication systems