Product Description

SC20 series is Quectel’s new generation of multi-mode Smart LTE Cat.4 modules with built-in Android 5.1 Lollipop OS. It supports short-range wireless communication via Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n

and BT4.1 LE, and offers data rate up to 150Mbps. It is ideal for both industrial and consumer applications requiring the highest data-rate and high-speed internet access.

 

SC20 series comes in five variants: SC20-CE, SC20-E, SC20-A, SC20-AU and SC20-J. This makes it backward-compatible with existing EDGE and GSM/GPRS networks, ensuring that it can be connected even in remote areas devoid of 3G or LTE coverage.

 

SC20 features multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) technology, a cutting edge antenna technology capable of transmitting multiple data streams on multiple transmitters to multiple receivers.

The antennas at each end of the communications circuit are combined to minimize errors and optimize data speed. The module also combines high-speed wireless connectivity with embedded multi-constellation and high-sensitivity GPS+GLONASS+BeiDou receiver for positioning.

 

A rich set of interfaces (such as LCM, Camera, Touch Panel, MIC, SPK, UART, USB, I2C) and abundant drivers (USB drivers for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Linux) extend the applicability of the module to a wide range of M2M applications, such as CPE, wireless POS, smart metering, router, data card, automotive, smart phone, digital signage, alarm panel, security and industry PDA.

 

Key benefits

● Integrates Android OS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GNSS into one module

● Worldwide LTE, UMTS/HSPA+ and GSM/GPRS/EDGE coverage

● MIMO technology meets demands for data rate and link reliability in modem wireless communication systems

● Multi-constellation GNSS receiver available for applications requiring fast and accurate fixes in any environment

● LCC package ensures reliable connectivity with applications

General Features
	Frequency Bands		SC20-CE FDD LTE: B1/B3/B8 TDD LTE: B38/B39/B40/B41 TDSCDMA: B34/B39 EVDO/CDMA: BC0 WCDMA: B1/B8 GSM: 900/1800MHz   SC20-E* FDD LTE: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20 TDD LTE: B38/B40/B41 WCDMA: B1/B5/B8 GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz   SC20-A* FDD LTE: B2/B4/B5/B7/B12/B13/B25/B26 WCDMA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 GSM: 850/1900MHz   SC20-AU* FDD LTE: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B28 TDD LTE: B40 WCDMA: B1/B2/B5/B8 GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz   SC20-J* FDD LTE: B1/B3/B8/B18/B19/B26 TDD LTE: B41 WCDMA: B1/B6/B19
	OS		Android 5.1
	LTE Version		3GPP E-UTRA Release 11
	Bandwidth		1.4/3/5/10/15/20MHz
	Antenna		DL MIMO 2×2, supports Rx-diversity
	Supply Voltage Range		3.5V~ 4.2V, 3.8V Typ.
	Operation Temperature		-40°C ~ +85°C
	Dimensions		40.5mm × 40.5mm × 2.8mm
	Package		LCC
	Weight		Approx. 9.6g
	Control via AT commands		3GPP TS27.007 and enhanced AT Commands
Specifications
	DATA	LTE	LTE-FDD Max 150Mbps (DL) Max 50Mbps (UL) LTE-TDD Max 61Mbps(DL) Max 18Mbps (UL)
		DC-HSPA+	Max 42Mbps(DL) Max 11Mbps(UL)
		WCDMA	Max 384Kbps(DL) Max 384Kbps(UL)
		TD-SCDMA	Max 4.2Mbps (DL) Max 2.2Mbps (UL)
		EDGE	Max.236.8 Kbps (DL)  Max.236.8 Kbps (UL)
		GPRS	Max.85.6 Kbps (DL)  Max.85.6 Kbps (UL)
	Voice	Speech Codec Modes	HR, FR, EFR, AMR, AMR-WB
		Echo Arithmetic	Echo Cancellation Noise Reduction
	VoLTE		Analog Audio and VoLTE (Voice over LTE) (Optional)
Special Features
	Firmware Update		Firmware updated via USB
	WLAN		2.4G, 802.11b/g/n (SC20-CE/-W) 2.4G/5.8G, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (SC20-E/-A/-AU/-J)*
	BT		BT2.1+EDR/3.0/4.1LE
	GNSS		GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou (Optional)
Electrical Characteristics
	Output Power		Class 3 (23dBm±2dB) for LTE FDD bands Class 3 (23dBm±2dB) for LTE TDD bands Class 3 (24dBm+1/-3dB) for WCDMA bands Class 2 (24dBm+1/-3dB) for TD-SCDMA bands Class 3 (24dBm+3/-1dB) for CDMA BC0 Class 4 (33dBm±2dB) for EGSM900 Class 1 (30dBm±2dB) for DCS1800 Class E2 (27dBm±3dB) for EGSM900 8-PSK Class E2 (26dBm±3dB) for DCS1800 8-PSK
	Consumption		20uA@Power off 3mA@Sleep,Typ.
	Sensitivity		LTE FDD B1: -102dBm LTE FDD B2: -101dBm LTE FDD B3: -101dBm LTE FDD B4: -101dBm LTE FDD B5: -101dBm LTE FDD B7: -100dBm LTE FDD B8: -101dBm LTE FDD B12: -100dBm LTE FDD B13: -100dBm LTE FDD B18: -100dBm LTE FDD B19: -100dBm LTE FDD B20: -99dBm LTE FDD B25: -99dBm LTE FDD B26: -99dBm LTE FDD B28: -99dBm LTE TDD B38: -100dBm LTE TDD B39: -101dBm LTE TDD B40: -100dBm LTE TDD B41: -100dBm WCDMA B1: -110dBm WCDMA B2: -110dBm WCDMA B4: -110dBm WCDMA B5: -112dBm WCDMA B6: -110dBm WCDMA B8: -110dBm WCDMA B19: -110dBm TD-SCDMA: -108dBm CDMA/EVDO: -109dBm GSM 850: -110dBm GSM 900: -109dBm GSM 1800: -109dBm GSM 1900: -108dBm
Interfaces
	LCD		4 lanes MIPI_DSI, 1.5Gbps each, HD(720P)@60fpbs
	Camera		Use MIPI_CSI, up to 1.5Gbps per lane, support two cameras: 2-lane MIPI_CSI for rear camera, up to 8MP 1-lane MIPI_CSI for front camera, up to 2MP
	Touch Panel		Capacitive-screen
	Audio		MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC, AMR-NB, - WB, G.711, WMA 9/10 Pro
	Video		Encode: 30fps 720P (H.264), 30fps WVGA (MPEG-4/VP8) Decode: 30fps 1080P (H.264/MPEG-4/VP8/H.265 DivX4/5/6), 30fps WVGA (H.263)
	USB 2.0 Device		High Speed, 480Mbps
	I2C		× 3
	USIM		× 2, support 1.8/2.95V
	GPIO		× 25
	UART		× 2, high-speed UARTs
	SDIO		SDIO ×1, 3.0, 4bit SDIO
	PWRKEY
	Antenna		4 pads (for Main Antenna, Diversity Antenna, GNSS Antenna, Wi-Fi/BT Antenna, respectively)
	ADC		× 3 (BAT_SNS, BAT_THERM, ADC)
Certificates
	Approval		CCC/ CE*/ FCC*/ GCF*/ PTCRB*/ AT&T*/ ACMA RCM*/ Verizon*

* Under development

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