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A 5G cellular HAT for Raspberry Pi featuring the Quectel RM500U-CN module with quad antenna support. This board brings high-speed 5G, 4G LTE-A, and 3G connec...
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A 5G cellular HAT for Raspberry Pi featuring the Quectel RM500U-CN module with quad antenna support. This board brings high-speed 5G, 4G LTE-A, and 3G connectivity to your Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano, or PC — supporting both 5G NSA and SA networking modes.
The HAT connects via USB 3.1 (USB 2.0 compatible) and features a standard M.2 B KEY slot compatible with RM500U-CN, RM500Q-CN, and RM500Q-GL series modules. It includes a standard Raspberry Pi 40-pin GPIO header for stackable HAT designs, dual SIM card slots, and an onboard cooling fan for heat dissipation.
Key Features
- 5G Connectivity – Supports 5G NSA and SA, plus 4G LTE-A and 3G fallback
- Quad Antennas – Four SMA antenna connectors with IPEX adapter cables
- USB 3.1 Interface – High-speed connection (USB 2.0 compatible)
- M.2 B KEY Slot – Compatible with RM500U-CN, RM500Q-CN, and RM500Q-GL modules
- Dual SIM Slots – Dual card single standby, switchable via AT command
- 40-Pin GPIO Header – Stackable with Raspberry Pi and Jetson Nano
- Onboard UART, PWR, RST – Control pins with voltage level translator, enabled via DIP switch
- USB-C Power Input – Separate power supply option for stable, high-current operation
- High-Speed Cooling Fan – Keeps both the Pi and 5G module cool
- 3A Power Supply Circuit – High-efficiency onboard power regulation
- Multi-OS Support – Windows, Linux, and Android
Compatible With
- Raspberry Pi 4B, 3B+ (via included USB adapter)
- Raspberry Pi CM4 IO Board
- Jetson Nano (via USB cable)
- Windows PC (via USB cable)
Ideal For
- 5G wireless router builds (with OpenWrt)
- 5G live streaming with camera modules
- Remote IoT and edge computing deployments
- Mobile broadband and failover connectivity
Package Contents
- 1× M.2 to 4G/5G HAT board
- 1× RM500U-CN 5G module
- 4× SMA antennas
- 4× IPEX adapter cables
- 1× 2×20 pin header
- 1× 5V 3A USB-C power adapter (US plug)
- 1× Dual-plug USB 3.0 cable
- 1× USB 3.0 adapter
- 1× USB 2.0 adapter
- 4× SMA protective caps
- 1× Screws pack
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- 4G LTE
- 4G LTE is a cellular data standard used for internet access through mobile networks. For this controller, LTE expansion matters when a project needs remote connectivity where wired Ethernet or Wi-Fi is not available.
- 5G
- A mobile network standard used for high-speed wireless data links. If a project uses a 5G gateway, its power system must be able to supply enough current reliably for outdoor or remote operation.
- DIP switch
- A DIP switch is a small set of physical on/off switches used to configure hardware settings without software. It matters because changing features such as auto power-on or charging limits may require moving these tiny switches correctly.
- edge computing
- Edge computing means processing data close to where it is collected, such as on the device itself, rather than sending everything to the cloud. This can reduce delays, internet dependence, and privacy concerns in sensor, camera, and robotics projects.
- GPIO
- General-purpose input/output pins are microcontroller pins you can set in software to read signals, switch devices on and off, or connect to peripherals. The number of GPIO pins matters because it limits how many buttons, LEDs, sensors, and other parts you can wire directly to the board.
- IoT
- Short for Internet of Things, meaning physical devices that connect to networks or the internet to send data or be controlled remotely. It matters if you want projects such as connected sensors, remote controls or classroom data-logging activities.
- M.2
- A compact edge-connector format commonly used to plug small modules into a carrier board without soldering. On this product it is the physical connector used by the MicroMod system, so compatibility with the matching processor board is important.
- RST
- Short for reset, a control pin used to restart or initialise a device from a microcontroller. It matters because this sensor requires the RST pin to be connected for some communication setups.
- SMA
- A threaded coaxial connector commonly used for antennas. It matters because you need antennas with matching SMA connectors, or suitable adapters, for the LTE and GNSS antenna ports.
- UART
- UART is a simple serial connection that sends data over separate transmit and receive wires, often labelled TX and RX. It matters because this module is designed to replace a wired UART cable with a wireless link while keeping the same serial data format.
- USB-C
- A modern reversible USB connector used for power and data connections. On this product it matters because it can connect directly to a computer as well as to a microcontroller project.
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