Quectel Wireless Solutions has introduced the SC682A, an advanced smart module featuring multi-mode LTE Cat 4, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity, and dual-band GNSS capabilities. Featuring the Android 13-18 operating system built-in, the module offers an extended lifecycle to at least 2030, assuring customers of the smart module’s long service lifespan.
The module is engineered for high performance and multimedia capabilities, featuring a flexible memory configuration. This versatility enables it to support a broad range of industrial and consumer applications, delivering high data rates and robust multimedia functionality.
“We’re proud to unveil the Quectel SC682A multi-mode smart LTE module at this year’s Electronica event,” said Norbert Muhrer, president and CSO, Quectel Wireless Solutions. “This powerful new module brings together flexible memory configurations and the convenience of the Android 13-18 operating system built into the smart module. Further to this, the Quectel SC682A will have a lifetime that extends to at least 2030, providing LTE Cat 4, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity to a vast range of smart use cases.”
Interfaces for cameras, touch panels, MIC, SPK, UART, USN I2C, and SPI extend the module’s use cases to include smart versions of POS, home gateways, robots, wearables, safety devices, vending machines, lockers, and audio and video recorders. In addition, with a data rate of 150 Mbps downlink and 50 Mbps uplink via LTE Cat 4, video streaming and entertainment systems are supported.
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