RM500U-CN 5G HAT for Raspberry Pi, quad antennas LTE-A, multi band, 5G/4G/3G

Raspberry Pi RM500U-CNV 5G HAT

Supports 5G/4G/3G

* for reference only, Raspberry Pi board is NOT included

Features at a glance

• Integrates extensive network protocols, with multi drivers and software support, compatible with different OS including Windows / Linux / Android
• USB 3.1 port (USB 2.0 compatible) for connecting to PC, Raspberry Pi, or Jetson Nano host board to enable high speed 5G communication
• Standard M.2 B KEY slot, compatible with different 5G modules: RM500U-CNV / RM500Q-GL / RM500Q-AE / RM502Q-AE series
• Onboard UART, PWR, and RST control pin, built-in voltage level translator, enabled via DIP switch, for use with hosts like Raspberry Pi or Arduino
• Onboard USB-C connector, enabled via switch, for connecting standalone power supply for the module, allows more loads, stable amd flexible power supply
• Onboard power supply on/off switch, reset button and LED indicator, easy to turn on/off the module or monitor the operating status
• 2x SIM card slot, dual card single standby, switchable via AT command
• High efficiency power supply circuit, up to 3A output current

Standard M.2 B KEY slot

Compatible with RM500U-CNV, RM500Q-GL, RM500Q-AE, RM502Q-AE, RM520N-GL series modules

5G Sub-6		RM500U-CNV	RM500Q-GL	RM500Q-AE	RM502Q-AE	RM520N-GL
5G Standard		3GPP R15				3GPP R16
Region / Provider		China, EMEA, Asia-Pacific	Global (except US)	Global (except China)		Global
Operating temperature		-30 °C ~ +75 °C		-30 °C ~ +70 °C
Extension temperature		-40 °C ~ +85 °C
Dimensions		30.0 × 52.0 (mm)
Frequency band
5G	5G NR NSA	n41, n78, n79	n41, n77, n78, n79	n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79		n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79
	5G NR SA	n1, n3, n5, n8, n28A, n41, n77, n78, n79
LTE	LTE-FDD	B1, B3, B5, B8	B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12(B17), B13, B14, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B66, B71
	LTE-TDD	B34, B38, B39, B40, B41	B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B43, B48
	LAA	-	B46
UMTS	WCDMA	B1, B5, B8	B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B8, B19			B1, B2, B4, B5, B8, B19
GNSS		-	GPS / GLONASS / BeiDou (Compass) / Galileo
Data rate
5G SA Sub-6		downlink 2 Gbps; uplink 1 Gbps	downlink 2.1 Gbps; uplink 900 Mbps	downlink 2.1 Gbps; uplink 450 Mbps	downlink 4.2 Gbps; uplink 450 Mbps	downlink 2.4 Gbps; uplink 900 Mbps
5G NSA Sub-6		downlink 2.2 Gbps; uplink 575 Mbps	downlink 2.5 Gbps; uplink 600/650 Mbps	downlink 2.5 Gbps; uplink 650 Mbps	downlink 5 Gbps; uplink 650 Mbps	downlink 3.4 Gbps; uplink 550 Mbps
LTE		downlink 600 Mbps; uplink 150 Mbps	downlink 1.0 Gbps; uplink 200 Mbps	downlink 2 Gbps; uplink 200 Mbps	downlink 1.6 Gbps; uplink 200 Mbps
UMTS		downlink 42.2 Mbps; uplink 11 Mbps	downlink 42 Mbps; uplink 5.76 Mbps

Supports 5G/4G/3G networking

Support 5G NSA (4G and 5G co-networking) and SA (5G separate networking)
Support 4G/3G Internet

* the frequency band diagram above is for reference only, please confirm the supported bands according to your local service provider.

Multi system support, easy to use

supports Windows / Linux / Android...

Just plug it into USB port, go through some simple configuration, the high speed 5G network connection will be ready to use

Connection examples

for Windows PC or Jetson Nano series, use a USB cable
for Raspberry Pi 5/4B/3B+, or CM4-IO-BASE-A/B, use the purpose-made USB adapter

connecting with Raspberry Pi 5

connecting with Raspberry Pi 4B

connecting with Raspberry Pi 3B+

connecting with CM4 IO Base

Cloud Communication

Multi-constellation high-precision GNSS

supports GPS, Beidou, Glonass, Galileo

Note: GNSS is not available for RM500U-CNV module.

Standard Raspberry Pi 40PIN GPIO header

compatible with Raspberry Pi series and Jetson Nano, stackable design for more HATs

* for reference only, please check the Package Content section for exact part list.

High speed cooling fan

better heat dissipation for both Raspberry Pi and the 5G module

What's On Board

1. Raspberry Pi GPIO header
   for connecting with Raspberry Pi
2. DIP switches
   Enables the power control and reset pins
3. M.2 slot
   Compatible with most SIMCom and QUECTEL 4G/5G modules in M.2 form factor
4. SIM card slot 1
   one of the 2x SIM card slots, dual card single standby
5. USB3.1 port
   USB 2.0 compatible, for connecting with different hosts
6. USB Type-C port
   5V 3A input, stable and flexible power supply
7. Audio jack
   SIM7600X/SIM8XXX series supports audio function, but RM5XX/EM06XX series temporarily does not support this function
8. Antenna connector
   Supports quad antennas
9. Reset button
10. Power supply switch
    Switch the power supply mode:
    When set to USB, the module is powered via the "5. USB3.1 port"
    When set to EXT PWR, the module is powered by the external power supply via the "6. USB Type-C port"
11. Indicator
    Easy to monitor the operating status of module

12. Cooling fan
    Better heat dissipation for both Raspberry Pi and the 5G module
13. SIM card slot 2
    Switchable via AT command
14. Module settings switch
    Switch A to ON for SIM7600X/A7906X/SIM7906X/SIM7912X series 4G M.2 modules;
    Switch B to ON for SIM8202X/SIM8200EA/SIM8262X series 5G M.2 modules;
    Switch C to ON for RM50X/RM520N-GL/EM06X series 5G/LTE-A M.2 modules
15. USB 2.0 interface pads
16. NAU8810X Audio Chip
    For SIM7600X/SIM8XXX series modules, RM5XX and EM06XX series modules temporarily does not support this function
17. Fan Header
    5V cooling fan power supply

Optional case

Multiple installation methods, convenient for various application such as industry

* The case is optional and only suitable for Raspberry Pi 4B, please choose a proper option before placing order

Application examples

5G Wireless Router Combined with OpenWrt, turns the Raspberry Pi into a 5G wireless router, providing WiFi hotspot for smartphones to easily access the 5G Network.

5G Live Streaming While mounting an additional camera, it is able to do live streaming on webpage or live platform through ffmpeg video stream.

More Possibilities

Outline Dimensions

Resources & Services

Wiki: www.waveshare.com/wiki/RM500U-CN_5G_HAT

Package Content

Weight: 0.528 kg

RM500U-CN 5G HAT (with case) (EU)

1. Protection case kit x1
2. M.2 TO 4G/5G HAT x1
3. RM500U-CNV 5G Module x1
4. Antenna 4pcs x1
5. IPEX adapter cable 4pcs x1
6. 2*20PIN pin header x1
7. 5V 3A Type-C power adapter x1
8. Dual plug USB3.0 cable x1
9. USB3.0 adapter x1
10. USB2.0 adapter x1
11. SMA protective cap 4pcs x1
12. Screws pack x1