EC21 LTE Cat 1 Module

Quectel's EC21 is a series of LTE Cat 1 modules optimized specially for M2M and IoT applications. It features cost-effective, low-power LTE connectivity and delivers maximum data rates up to 10 Mbps downlink and 5 Mbps uplink. These make the EC21 series an ideal solution for numerous IoT applications that are not reliant on high-speed connectivity but still require the longevity and reliability of LTE networks.

The EC21 series is compatible with Quectel multi-mode LTE standard EC25 series, EC20-CE, EG25-G, and EG21-G modules in the compact and unified form factor. It contains 10 variants: EC21-A, EC21-V, EC21-AUT, EC21-AU, EC21-AUX, EC21-E, EC21-EU, EC21-EUX, EC21-KL, and EC21-J. This makes it backward-compatible with existing EDGE and GSM/GPRS networks, ensuring it can easily migrate from LTE to 2G or 3G networks.

The EC21 series supports Qualcomm® IZat™ location technology Gen8C Lite (GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, and QZSS). The integrated GNSS greatly simplifies product design and provides quicker, more accurate, and more dependable positioning.

A rich set of internet protocols, industry-standard interfaces, and abundant functionalities (USB serial drivers for Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11, Linux, and Android) extend the suitability of the module to a wide range of M2M and IoT applications such as smart metering, wearable devices, environmental monitoring, asset tracking, fleet management, smart safety, and alarm systems.