# LTE-A EM120R-GL

## Summary
- LTE Cat 12 module
- 42.0mm × 30.0mm × 2.3mm
- M.2 form factor
- Max. downlink 600Mbps / 150Mbps uplink under LTE
- Extended temperature range of -40°C to +85°C

## Specifications
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### Key features
- Supports DFOTA
- Supports DTMF
- Supports MIMO
- USB 2.0 high speed interface
- Multi-constellation GNSS receiver

### Overview
Quectel EM120R-GL is an LTE Advanced Category 12 module. Adopting the 3GPP Release 14 technology, it supports a theoretical downlink peak data rate of 600 Mbps and a theoretical uplink peak data rate of 150Mbps. Designed in M.2 form factor, the module is compatible with Quectel LTE-A Cat 6 module EM06, Cat 12 modules EM12-G, EM160R-GL and EM121R-GL, which facilitates customers’ migration between different modules.

EM120R-GL is designed for 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 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 (PCIe interface/ USB drivers for Windows, Linux, Android) extend the applicability of the module to a wide range of applications such as industrial router, home gateway, set-top boxes, industrial laptop, consumer laptop, industrial PDA, rugged tablet PC, video transmission and digital signage.

### 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
- **Application Note**
  - [Quectel_EG512R&EM12xR&EM160R_Series_USB_Descriptor_Introduction_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em120r-gl%2F) - File Size: 260.03 KB
  - [Quectel_EM12xR-GL&EM160R-GL_GNSS_Application_Note_V1.1](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em120r-gl%2F) - File Size: 468.84 KB
  - [Quectel_EG512R&EM12xR&EM160R_Series_RX_Chain_Controlling_Application_Note_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em120r-gl%2F) - File Size: 457.45 KB
  - [Quectel_EG512R&EM12xR&EM160R_Series_UAC_Application_Note_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em120r-gl%2F) - File Size: 462.45 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-em120r-gl%2F) - File Size: 531.45 KB
  - [Quectel_EM12xR-GL&EM160R-GL_Secure_Boot_Application_Note_V2.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em120r-gl%2F) - File Size: 389.10 KB
  - [Quectel_EG512R&EM12xR&EM160R_Series_RF_FTM_Application_Note_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em120r-gl%2F) - File Size: 339.86 KB
  - [Quectel_EG512R&EM12xR&EM160R_Series_Data_Call_Application_Note_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em120r-gl%2F) - File Size: 253.49 KB
  - [Quectel_EG512R&EM12xR&EM160R_Series_FILE_Application_Note_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em120r-gl%2F) - File Size: 370.02 KB

- **AT Commands Manual**
  - [Quectel_EG512R&EM1x0R_Series_AT_Commands_Manual_V1.1](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em120r-gl%2F) - File Size: 1.21 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-em120r-gl%2F) - File Size: 17.27 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-em120r-gl%2F) - File Size: 27.47 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-em120r-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-em120r-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-em120r-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-em120r-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-em120r-gl%2F) - File Size: 2.37 MB
  - [Quectel_Linux_PCIE_MHI_Driver_V1.6_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em120r-gl%2F) - File Size: 780.61 KB
  - [Quectel_Linux_Android_QMI_WWAN_Driver_V1.3_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em120r-gl%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-em120r-gl%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-em120r-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-em120r-gl%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-em120r-gl%2F) - File Size: 9.92 MB

- **EVB Kit**
  - [Quectel_5G-M2_EVB_User_Guide_V1.1](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em120r-gl%2F) - File Size: 4.03 MB
  - [Quectel_M.2-FPC_EVB_User_Guide_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em120r-gl%2F) - File Size: 2.06 MB
  - [Quectel_PCIe_Card_EVB_User_Guide_V1.1](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em120r-gl%2F) - File Size: 1.52 MB

- **Hardware Development Resources**
  - [Quectel_EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL_Hardware_Design_V1.5](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em120r-gl%2F) - File Size: 1.89 MB

- **ToolKit**
  - [QFirehose_Linux_Android_V1.7_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em120r-gl%2F) - File Size: 257.59 KB
  - [QSwitchPortTool_V1.3_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em120r-gl%2F) - File Size: 2.55 MB

- **User Guide**
  - [Quectel_EG512R&EM12xR&EM160R_Series_FOTA_Upgrade_Guide_V1.3](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em120r-gl%2F) - File Size: 269.53 KB
  - [Quectel_EM12xR-GL&EM160R-GL_Thermal_Mitigation_Guide_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-a-em120r-gl%2F) - File Size: 237.86 KB

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