# LTE-A EM160R-GL ## Summary - LTE Cat 16 module - Dimensions: 42.0mm × 30.0mm × 2.3mm - Form factor: M.2 - Max. downlink: 1Gbps / 150Mbps uplink under LTE - Extended temperature range: -40°C to +85°C ## Key features - Supports DFOTA - Supports DTMF - Supports MIMO - USB 2.0 high speed interface - Multi-constellation GNSS receiver ## Overview The Quectel EM160R-GL is an LTE-A Cat 16 module in an M.2 form factor which is designed to meet the 3GPP Release 14 specification. It supports maximum downlink rates of 1Gbps and uplink rates of 150Mbps. The EM160R-GL is designed for the global market and covers nearly all the mainstream carriers worldwide. The module supports Qualcomm® IZat™ location technology Gen9 (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo), while 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) allow the module to support a wide range of applications such as industrial routers, home gateways, STB, industrial laptops, consumer laptops, industrial PDAs, rugged tablet PCs, 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-em160r-gl%2F) (File Size: 260.03 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-em160r-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-em160r-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-em160r-gl%2F) (File Size: 389.10 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-em160r-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-em160r-gl%2F) (File Size: 457.45 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-em160r-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-em160r-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-em160r-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-em160r-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-em160r-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-em160r-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-em160r-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-em160r-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-em160r-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-em160r-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-em160r-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-em160r-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-em160r-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-em160r-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-em160r-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-em160r-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-em160r-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-em160r-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-em160r-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-em160r-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-em160r-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-em160r-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-em160r-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-em160r-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-em160r-gl%2F) (File Size: 237.86 KB) ## Related products ### [YEMX425J1A 5G multiple-in-1 multiple mount combo external antenna](https://www.quectel.com/product/yemx425j1a-5g-pole-wall-suction-mount-combo-antenna/) ![YEMX425J1A 5G multiple-in-1 multiple mount combo external antenna](https://www.quectel.com/content/uploads/2024/03/YEMX425J1A-800x698-1.png) ### [M.2-FPC EVB kit](https://www.quectel.com/product/m-2-fpc-evb-kit/) ![M.2-FPC EVB kit](https://www.quectel.com/content/uploads/2024/04/M.2-FPC_EVB.png) ### [YF0020EA 5G adhesive mount FPC + cable dipole embedded antenna](https://www.quectel.com/product/yf0020ea-5g-fpc-antenna/) ![YF0020EA 5G adhesive mount FPC + cable dipole embedded antenna](https://www.quectel.com/content/uploads/2024/04/YF0020EA-600x618-1.png) ### [5G-M2 EVB kit](https://www.quectel.com/product/5g-m2-evb-kit/) ![5G-M2 EVB kit](https://www.quectel.com/content/uploads/2024/04/5G-M2-EVB.png) ## Also of interest - 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