# LTE-A EM120K-GL

## Key features
- LTE-A Cat 12 module with M.2 form factor
- Support DL 3 Carrier Aggregation and 256QAM
- 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 EM120K-GL is an LTE Advanced Category 12 module. Adopting the 3GPP Release 12 technology, the module supports a theoretical peak data rate of 600 Mbps in the downlink and a theoretical peak data rate of 150 Mbps in the uplink. Designed in M.2 form factor, the module is compatible with Quectel LTE-A Cat 6 module EM06 Series/ EM060K-GL, Cat 12 modules EM12-G/ EM121R-GL/ EM120R-GL, Cat 16 module EM160R-GL and 5G modules RM500Q/ RM502Q Series, which facilitates customers’ migration between different modules. EM120K-GL 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.

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## Product Brochure
Quectel_Product_Brochure_V8.6.pdf  
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## Documentation and resources
- Application Note  
  ### [Quectel_EG06xK&Ex120K&EM060K_Series_USB_Descriptor_Introduction_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em120k-gl%2F)  
  File Size: 344.43 KB

- 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-em120k-gl%2F)  
  File Size: 636.23 KB

- Application Note  
  ### [Quectel_EG06xK&Ex120K&EM060K_Series_SAR_Power_Back-off_Application_Note_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em120k-gl%2F)  
  File Size: 204.06 KB

- Application Note  
  ### [Quectel_EG06xK&Ex120K&EM060K_Series_Software_Thermal_Management_Guide_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em120k-gl%2F)  
  File Size: 274.16 KB

- Application Note  
  ### [Quectel_EG06xK&Ex120K&EM060K_Series_FILE_Application_Note_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em120k-gl%2F)  
  File Size: 499.05 KB

- Application Note  
  ### [Quectel_EG06xK&Ex120K&EM060K_Series_Data_Call_Application_Note_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em120k-gl%2F)  
  File Size: 386.24 KB

- Application Note  
  ### [Quectel_EG06xK&Ex120K&EM060K_Series_SLIC_Application_Note_V1.1](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em120k-gl%2F)  
  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  

## Quectel_EG06xK&Ex120K&EM06xK_Series_Secure_Boot_Application_Note_V2.1
File Size  
414.74 KB  

## Quectel_EG06xK&Ex120K&EM06xK_Series_AT_Commands_Manual_V1.1
File Size  
2.26 MB  

## 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  

## Quectel_5G-M2_EVB_User_Guide_V1.1
File Size  
4.03 MB  

## Quectel_EM060K_Series&EM120K-GL_Hardware_Design_V1.4
File Size  
2.24 MB  

## QSwitchPortTool_V1.3_EN
File Size  
2.55 MB  

## 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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## Also of interest

- [LTE-A EM12-G](https://www.quectel.com/product/lte-a-em12-g/)
- [LTE-A EM060K series](https://www.quectel.com/product/lte-a-em060k-series/)
- [LTE-A EG120K series](https://www.quectel.com/product/lte-a-eg120k-series/)