Recently, Quectel announced that its high-end 5G Smart module SG560D-NA, based on the Qualcomm QCM6490 platform, has successfully received PTCRB certification. Prior to this, the module also obtained certifications from the US FCC and Canada’s IC, indicating that it fully meets the standards and regulations for North America. This ensures efficient and stable operation of related smart devices in the region, aiding customers in rapidly expanding into the North American market.
High-End 5G Performance Leader
The Quectel SG560D-NA, developed on the Qualcomm QCM6490 platform, features a high-performance octa-core 64-bit processor and an integrated Qualcomm Adreno™ 643 GPU (high-performance graphics engine), with a combined computing power of up to 14 TOPS. It offers efficient edge computing capabilities and rich multimedia features. Thanks to the dedicated NPU of the Qualcomm QCM6490 platform, the module achieves an optimal balance between performance and power consumption.
As an intelligent module product integrating 5G and edge computing capabilities, the SG560D-NA also boasts excellent wireless performance. It complies with the 3GPP R15 standard, supports both 5G NSA and SA modes, and is backward compatible with 4G/3G networks, providing comprehensive coverage of various network types. It supports 5G & LTE multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) technology, delivering high-speed, stable, and ubiquitous cellular connectivity to end devices.
Moreover, the SG560D-NA supports Wi-Fi 6E & DBS, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Wi-Fi 2 × 2 MU-MIMO, and Bluetooth 5.2 technology, further diversifying wireless connection options and significantly enhancing data transfer efficiency and reliability.
Additionally, the module integrates a multi-constellation GNSS receiver, supporting GPS, GLONASS, BDS, NavIC, Galileo, QZSS, and SBAS positioning systems, and supports dual-frequency positioning, effectively meeting the positioning needs of end devices.
Smart and Flexible, Widely Applicable
The SG560D series runs on Android 13 and can be upgraded to Android 14/15 in the future. It also supports Windows, Linux, Ubuntu, and other operating systems, providing a broad range of options for various edge intelligent applications through its “one module, four systems” approach. This flexibility caters to the diverse needs of different industries and application scenarios.
The Quectel 5G Smart module features robust multimedia capabilities, with its built-in Adreno™ 643 GPU and 12 TOPS NPU power, facilitating quick and high-quality graphics rendering. Coupled with 4K H.265/H.264 video encoding and decoding capabilities, it delivers a smoother experience for multimedia-intensive scenarios.
Additionally, the SG560D-NA offers a range of functional interfaces such as LCM, camera, touchscreen, PCIe, UART, USB, I2C, and I2S, greatly expanding its application scope in the smart IoT field. It can be used in various domains including smart cash registers, intelligent robots, edge computing terminals, vending machines, facial payment terminals, smart gateways, CPE, MiFi, MID, PND, POS, routers, digital billboards, industrial PDAs, and smart security.
Furthermore, to accelerate the deployment of intelligent applications, Quectel provides a series of matching antenna products to help customers simplify terminal design and shorten product time-to-market.
In addition to the completed PTCRB, FCC, and IC certifications, the SG560D-NA is also undergoing certification with AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. Moving forward, the module will continue to leverage its advantages in connectivity, edge computing, multimedia performance, and multi-system support to contribute further to intelligent development across more regions and industries.
Here now the Quectel QSM560DR 5G Smart Board based on Quectel SG560D module for industrial application is available here： https://www.4gltemall.com/quectel-qsm560dr-5g-smart-control-board.html .
