# 5G RM520UA-EA

## Summary
- 5G NR sub-6GHz module
- M.2 form factor
- 30.0 mm × 52.0 mm × 4.0 mm
- SA data rates: 3.27 Gbps (DL) / 1.25 Gbps (UL)
- NSA data rates: 3.41 Gbps (DL) / 730 Mbps (UL)
- Operating temperature range: -20 °C to +65 °C

## Key features
- 5G/4G/3G multi-mode module with M.2 form factor, optimized for IoT/eMBB/URLLC applications
- Worldwide 5G and LTE-A coverage
- 5G NSA and SA modes supported
- Feature refinements: DFOTA, VoLTE, and VoNR

## Overview
The Quectel RM520UA-EA is a 5G sub-6GHz module specifically optimized for IoT/eMBB/URLLC applications with M.2 form factor. With the 3GPP Release 16 technology, it supports both 5G NSA and SA modes, and is backward compatible with the 4G/3G network.

The RM520UA-EA is an industrial-grade module for industrial and commercial applications only.

The RM520U-EA provides a rich set of built-in network protocols, integrates industry-standard interfaces, and supports multiple drivers and software functions (such as USB/PCIe drivers for Windows, Linux, and Android operating systems). It has greatly expanded its application scope in IoT/eMBB/URLLC, such as for industrial routers, home gateways, STBs, industrial PDAs, rugged tablet PCs, video transmission, and digital signage.

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## Product Brochure
[Download Quectel_Product_Brochure_V8.6.pdf](https://www.quectel.com/content/uploads/2026/05/Quectel_Product_Brochure_V8.6.pdf)

## Documentation and resources
- EVB Kit
  - [Quectel_5G-M2_EVB_User_Guide_V1.1](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2F5g-rm520ua-ea%2F) - File Size: 4.03 MB
  - [Quectel_List_of_EVB_Applicable_Modules_V1.8](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2F5g-rm520ua-ea%2F) - File Size: 67.56 KB
- Hardware Development Resources
  - [Quectel_RM520UA-EA_2D_Dimensions_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2F5g-rm520ua-ea%2F) - File Size: 179.02 KB
  - [Quectel_RM520UA-EA_3D_Dimensions_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2F5g-rm520ua-ea%2F) - File Size: 622.87 KB
  - [Quectel_RM520UA-EA_Hardware_Design_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2F5g-rm520ua-ea%2F) - File Size: 1.81 MB
- ToolKit
  - [QFlash_V8.0_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2F5g-rm520ua-ea%2F) - File Size: 326.70 MB
  - [Quectel_Customer_FW_Download_Tool_V7.7_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2F5g-rm520ua-ea%2F) - File Size: 272.32 MB
  - [QMulti_DL_CMD_V4.4_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2F5g-rm520ua-ea%2F) - File Size: 178.96 MB

Have a question? [Contact us](https://www.quectel.com/product/5g-rm520ua-ea/#contact).

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