# 5G RM500K-CN

## Summary
- Industrial-grade 5G sub-6 GHz module
- M.2 form factor
- 52.0 mm × 30.0 mm × 2.3 mm
- Max. data rate SA sub-6 GHz – 2CC (200 MHz): 4.0 Gbps (DL) / 1.0 Gbps (UL)
- Max. data rate NSA sub-6 GHz: 2.2 Gbps (DL) / 575 Mbps (UL)
- Operating temperature range: -20 °C to +60 °C
- Extended temperature range: -40 °C to +85 °C

## Key features
- 5G/4G/3G multi-mode module with M.2 form factor, optimized for IoT and eMBB applications
- Worldwide 5G, LTE-A and WCDMA coverage
- NSA and SA modes supported
- Multi-constellation GNSS receiver available for applications requiring fast and accurate fixes in any environment
- Feature refinements: FOTA, VoLTE (optional) and eSIM* (optional)

## Overview
Quectel RM500K-CN is a 5G sub-6GHz module optimized specially for IoT/eMBB applications. Adopting the 3GPP Release 15 technology, it supports both 5G NSA and SA modes. RM500K-CN is an industrial-grade module for industrial and commercial applications only.

A rich set of internet protocols, industry-standard interfaces and abundant functionalities (USB drivers for Windows, Linux and PCIe driver for Linux) extend the applicability of the module to a wide range of eMBB and IoT applications such as industrial routers, home gateways, set-top boxes, industrial PDAs, rugged tablet PCs, video transmission and digital signage.

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## Product Brochure
Quectel_Product_Brochure_V8.6.pdf  
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## Documentation and resources
### Drivers
- **[Quectel_Linux_USB_Serial_Option_Driver_V1.1_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2F5g-rm500k-cn%2F)**  
  File Size: 27.47 MB
- **[Quectel_Android_RIL_Driver_aidl2_V4.7_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2F5g-rm500k-cn%2F)**  
  File Size: 2.01 MB
- **[Quectel_Android_RIL_Driver_radio1.4_V4.0_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2F5g-rm500k-cn%2F)**  
  File Size: 2.30 MB
- **[Quectel_Android_RIL_Driver_radio1.5_V4.0_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2F5g-rm500k-cn%2F)**  
  File Size: 2.36 MB
- **[Quectel_Android_RIL_Driver_ndk_V4.0_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2F5g-rm500k-cn%2F)**  
  File Size: 1.62 MB
- **[Quectel_Android_RIL_Driver_radio1.6_V4.5_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2F5g-rm500k-cn%2F)**  
  File Size: 2.39 MB
- **[Quectel_Android_RIL_Driver_radio1.5_OemHook_V4.0_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2F5g-rm500k-cn%2F)**  
  File Size: 2.37 MB
- **[Quectel_Android_RIL_Driver_aidl3_V4.7_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2F5g-rm500k-cn%2F)**  
  File Size: 1.75 MB
- **[Quectel_Android_RIL_Driver_aidl1_V4.7_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2F5g-rm500k-cn%2F)**  
  File Size: 1.68 MB
- **[Quectel_Windows_USB_Driver(M)_RNDIS_V1.8_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2F5g-rm500k-cn%2F)**  
  File Size: 25.70 MB

### EVB Kit
- **[Quectel_5G-M2_EVB_User_Guide_V1.1](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2F5g-rm500k-cn%2F)**  
  File Size: 4.03 MB

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## Also of interest

- [5G RM500U series](https://www.quectel.com/product/5g-rm500u-series/)
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