# LTE-A EG18 series ## Summary - LTE Cat 18 module - 39.5mm x 37mm x 2.8mm - LGA form factor - Max. 1.2Gbps downlink / 150Mbps uplink under LTE - Extended temperature range of -40°C to +85°C ## Key features - Compatible with Quectel’s Cat 6 and 12 modules EG06 and EG12 - Supports DL 5x carrier aggregation - Supports 256QAM - Supports 4×4 MIMO - Supports DFOTA - Supports DTMF ## Overview The EG18 is a series of LTE Cat 18 IoT modules in an LGA form factor measuring 39.5mm x 37mm x 2.8mm, which meets the 3GPP Release 12 standard. The EG18 is compatible with Quectel’s Cat 6 and 12 modules EG06 and EG12, to enable ease of migration between different categories. The series consists of two variants to meet various geographical demands, which can be compared via the table above. Delivering maximum downlink rates of 1.2Gbps and uplink rates of 150Mbps under LTE, the EG18 supports a range of applications that require fast and reliable transmission of large amounts of data, and multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) technology meets demands for data rate and link reliability. A wide range of internet protocols, industry-standard interfaces and functionalities (such as USB serial drivers for Windows 7/8/8.1/10, and Linux) allow the module to serve a wide range of IoT applications with demanding data transmission requirements. ## Product Brochure [Download](https://www.quectel.com/content/uploads/2026/05/Quectel_Product_Brochure_V8.6.pdf) Quectel_Product_Brochure_V8.6.pdf ## Documentation and resources ### Application Note **[Quectel_EG12&EG18_Series_USB_Descriptor_Introduction_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-eg18-series%2F)** File Size: 233.79 KB **[Quectel_EM12&EG12&EG18_Series_UAC_Application_Note_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-eg18-series%2F)** File Size: 476.02 KB **[Quectel_EM12&EG12&EG18_Series_SAR_Power_Back-off_Application_Note_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-eg18-series%2F)** File Size: 201.95 KB **[Quectel_EM12&EG12&EG18_Series_RF_FTM_Application_Note_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-eg18-series%2F)** File Size: 277.29 KB **[Quectel_LTE-A(Q)_Series_IMS_Application_Note_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-eg18-series%2F)** File Size: 531.45 KB **[Quectel_EM12&EG12&EG18_Series_FILE_Application_Note_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-eg18-series%2F)** File Size: 367.93 KB **[Quectel_EM12&EG12&EG18_Series_Data_Call_Application_Note_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-eg18-series%2F)** File Size: 208.90 KB **[Quectel_EM12&EG12&EG18_Series_SLIC_Application_Note_V1.1](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-eg18-series%2F)** File Size: 367.74 KB **[Quectel_EM12&EG12&EG18_Series_GNSS_Application_Note_V1.2](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-eg18-series%2F)** File Size: 462.33 KB **[Quectel_EM12&EG12&EG18_Series_RX_Chain_Controlling_Application_Note_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-eg18-series%2F)** File Size: 448.27 KB ### AT Commands Manual **[Quectel_EM12&EG12&EG18_Series_AT_Commands_Manual_V1.1](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-eg18-series%2F)** File Size: 1.19 MB ### Drivers **[Quectel_Windows_USB_Driver(Q)_ECM_V1.1_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-eg18-series%2F)** File Size: 17.27 MB **[Quectel_Android_RIL_Driver_radio1.5_OemHook_V4.0_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-eg18-series%2F)** File Size: 2.37 MB **[Quectel_Android_RIL_Driver_radio1.6_V4.5_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-eg18-series%2F)** File Size: 2.39 MB **[Quectel_Android_RIL_Driver_ndk_V4.0_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-eg18-series%2F)** File Size: 1.62 MB **[Quectel_Android_RIL_Driver_radio1.5_V4.0_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-eg18-series%2F)** File Size: 2.36 MB **[Quectel_Android_RIL_Driver_radio1.4_V4.0_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-eg18-series%2F)** File Size: 2.30 MB **[Quectel_Linux_USB_Serial_Option_Driver_V1.1_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-eg18-series%2F)** File Size: 27.47 MB **[Quectel_Linux_Android_QMI_WWAN_Driver_V1.3_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-eg18-series%2F)** File Size: 1.26 MB **[Quectel_Android_RIL_Driver_aidl2_V4.7_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-eg18-series%2F)** File Size: 2.01 MB **[Quectel_Android_RIL_Driver_aidl1_V4.7_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-eg18-series%2F)** File Size: 1.68 MB **[Quectel_Android_RIL_Driver_aidl3_V4.7_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-eg18-series%2F)** File Size: 1.75 MB **[Quectel_Windows_USB_Driver(Q)_NDIS_V2.8_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-eg18-series%2F)** File Size: 9.92 MB ### Hardware Development Resources **[Quectel_EG06&EG12&EG18_Difference_Introduction_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-eg18-series%2F)** File Size: 414.59 KB **[Quectel_EG18_Hardware_Design_V1.2](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-eg18-series%2F)** File Size: 3.33 MB ### ToolKit **[QFirehose_Linux_Android_V1.7_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-eg18-series%2F)** File Size: 257.59 KB **[QFlash_V8.0_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-eg18-series%2F)** File Size: 326.70 MB ### User Guide **[Quectel_EM12&EG12&EG18_Series_Software_Thermal_Management_Guide_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-eg18-series%2F)** File Size: 312.97 KB **[Quectel_EM12&EG12&EG18_Series_FOTA_Upgrade_Guide_V1.2](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-eg18-series%2F)** File Size: 263.20 KB ## Related products ### [YF0028AA 4G adhesive mount FPC + cable dipole embedded antenna](https://www.quectel.com/product/yf0028aa-4g-adhesive-mount-antenna/) ![YF0028AA 4G adhesive mount FPC + cable dipole embedded antenna](https://www.quectel.com/content/uploads/2024/09/YF0028AA-side-view-e1727191903574.png) ### [YEGB000Q1C GNSS L1 adhesive + magnetic mount low profile active external antenna](https://www.quectel.com/product/yegb000q1c-active-gnss-magnetic-adhesive-antenna/) ![YEGB000Q1C GNSS L1 adhesive + magnetic mount low profile active external 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