# LTE-A EM060K series

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

## 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 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

## Overview
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) 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.

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

## Documentation and resources
- **[Application Note](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em060k-series%2F)**
  - **Quectel_EG06xK&Ex120K&EM060K_Series_USB_Descriptor_Introduction_V1.0** (File Size: 344.43 KB)
  - **Quectel_EG06xK&Ex120K&EM06xK_Series_eSIM_LPA&IPA_Application_Note_V1.0** (File Size: 636.23 KB)
  - **Quectel_EG06xK&Ex120K&EM060K_Series_SAR_Power_Back-off_Application_Note_V1.0** (File Size: 204.06 KB)
  - **Quectel_EG06xK&Ex120K&EM060K_Series_Secure_Boot_Application_Note_V2.1** (File Size: 414.74 KB)
  - **Quectel_EG06xK&Ex120K&EM060K_Series_Software_Thermal_Management_Guide_V1.0** (File Size: 274.16 KB)
  - **Quectel_EG06xK&Ex120K&EM060K_Series_FILE_Application_Note_V1.0** (File Size: 499.05 KB)
  - **Quectel_EG06xK&Ex120K&EM060K_Series_Data_Call_Application_Note_V1.0** (File Size: 386.24 KB)
  - **Quectel_EG06xK&Ex120K&EM060K_Series_SLIC_Application_Note_V1.1** (File Size: 367.72 KB)
  - **Quectel_EG060K&Ex120K&EM06xK_Series_GNSS_Application_Note_V1.1** (File Size: 467.51 KB)
  - **Quectel_EG06xK&Ex120K&EM060K_Series_LwM2M_ Application_Note_V1.1** (File Size: 252.58 KB)

- **[AT Commands Manual](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em060k-series%2F)**
  - **Quectel_EG06xK&Ex120K&EM06xK_Series_AT_Commands_Manual_V1.1** (File Size: 2.26 MB)

- **[Drivers](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em060k-series%2F)**
  - **Quectel_Linux_USB_Serial_Option_Driver_V1.1_EN** (File Size: 27.47 MB)
  - **Quectel_Windows_USB_Driver(Q)_ECM_V1.1_EN** (File Size: 17.27 MB)
  - **Quectel_Linux_Android_QMI_WWAN_Driver_V1.3_EN** (File Size: 1.26 MB)
  - **Quectel_Android_RIL_Driver_radio1.4_V4.0_EN** (File Size: 2.30 MB)
  - **Quectel_Android_RIL_Driver_radio1.5_V4.0_EN** (File Size: 2.36 MB)
  - **Quectel_Android_RIL_Driver_ndk_V4.0_EN** (File Size: 1.62 MB)
  - **Quectel_Android_RIL_Driver_radio1.6_V4.5_EN** (File Size: 2.39 MB)
  - **Quectel_Android_RIL_Driver_radio1.5_OemHook_V4.0_EN** (File Size: 2.37 MB)
  - **Quectel_Android_RIL_Driver_aidl2_V4.7_EN** (File Size: 2.01 MB)
  - **Quectel_Android_RIL_Driver_aidl3_V4.7_EN** (File Size: 1.75 MB)
  - **Quectel_Android_RIL_Driver_aidl1_V4.7_EN** (File Size: 1.68 MB)
  - **Quectel_Windows_USB_Driver(Q)_NDIS_V2.8_EN** (File Size: 9.92 MB)

- **[EVB Kit](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em060k-series%2F)**
  - **Quectel_5G-M2_EVB_User_Guide_V1.1** (File Size: 4.03 MB)

- **[Hardware Development Resources](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em060k-series%2F)**
  - **Quectel_EM060K_Series&EM120K-GL_Hardware_Design_V1.4** (File Size: 2.24 MB)

- **[ToolKit](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em060k-series%2F)**
  - **QSwitchPortTool_V1.3_EN** (File Size: 2.55 MB)

- **[User Guide](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em060k-series%2F)**
  - **Quectel_EG06xK&Ex120K&EM060K_Series_Software_Thermal_Management_Guide_V1.0** (File Size: 274.16 KB)
  - **Quectel_EG060K&Ex120K&EM06xK_Series_FOTA_Upgrade_Guide_V1.5** (File Size: 369.14 KB)

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- [LTE-A EG18 series](https://www.quectel.com/product/lte-a-eg18-series/)
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