# LTE-A EM061K-GL

## Summary

- LTE-A Cat 6 module
- M.2 package
- 30.0mm × 42.0mm × 2.3mm
- 6.2g
- Max. data rates of 300Mbps (DL) / 50Mbps (UL)
- Extended temperature of -40°C ~ +85°C

## Key features

- LTE-A Cat 6 module with M.2 form factor
- Supports DL 2 Carrier Aggregation and 64QAM
- Worldwide LTE-A and UMTS/ HSPA+ coverage
- Built-in eSIM, 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 EM061K-GL is an 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.

EM061K-GL is designed for the global market and nearly covers all the mainstream carriers worldwide. It is embedded with a multi-constellation and high-sensitivity GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, BDS and Galileo) 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, and 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.

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## Product Brochure

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

## Documentation and resources

- **Application Note**
  - [Quectel_EG06xK&Ex120K&EM06xK_Series_eSIM_LPA&IPA_Application_Note_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em061k-gl%2F) (File Size: 636.23 KB)
  - [Quectel_EG060K&Ex120K&EM06xK_Series_GNSS_Application_Note_V1.1](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em061k-gl%2F) (File Size: 467.51 KB)
  - [Quectel_EG06xK&Ex120K&EM06xK_Series_Secure_Boot_Application_Note_V2.1](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em061k-gl%2F) (File Size: 414.74 KB)

- **AT Commands Manual**
  - [Quectel_EG06xK&Ex120K&EM06xK_Series_AT_Commands_Manual_V1.1](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em061k-gl%2F) (File Size: 2.26 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-em061k-gl%2F) (File Size: 17.27 MB)
  - [Quectel_Android_RIL_Driver_aidl2_V4.7_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em061k-gl%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%2Flte-a-em061k-gl%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%2Flte-a-em061k-gl%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%2Flte-a-em061k-gl%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%2Flte-a-em061k-gl%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%2Flte-a-em061k-gl%2F) (File Size: 2.37 MB)
  - [Quectel_Android_RIL_Driver_aidl1_V4.7_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em061k-gl%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-em061k-gl%2F) (File Size: 1.75 MB)

- **Hardware Development Resources**
  - [Quectel_EM061K-GL_Hardware_Design_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em061k-gl%2F) (File Size: 2.17 MB)

- **ToolKit**
  - [QSwitchPortTool_V1.3_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em061k-gl%2F) (File Size: 2.55 MB)

- **User Guide**
  - [Quectel_EG060K&Ex120K&EM06xK_Series_FOTA_Upgrade_Guide_V1.5](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em061k-gl%2F) (File Size: 369.14 KB)

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