EC800G (EC800G-CN) - LTE Cat 1 IoT Module with GPS | Quectel
N.º da peça: EC800G ✓ Ativo| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6.5 | $6,50 |
| 10 | $6.15 | $61,50 |
| 100 | $5.8 | $580,00 |
| 500 | $5.45 | $2.725,00 |
| 1.000 | $5.1 | $5.100,00 |
EC800G Visão geral
An LTE Cat 1 module is a cellular IoT transceiver that provides 4G LTE connectivity at reduced RF complexity and cost compared with Cat 4 modules. In the product hierarchy, it sits within the wireless communication module family (cellular module -> LTE module -> LTE Cat 1 bis module) and serves as the low-power wide-area link between a host MCU and the operator network via standard AT commands over UART.
Key features include LTE Cat 1 data rates up to 10 Mbps DL / 5 Mbps UL, a compact and unified LCC form factor, and integration of GNSS positioning on variants such as the EC800G-CN-GA, which suits asset tracking and telematics. The EC800G-CN family is RoHS-compliant and offered in industrial-grade temperature options, making it appropriate for long-lifetime deployments.
According to the Quectel EC800G-CN Reference Design V1.1, the design covers power supply, UART, USB and SIM interfaces, allowing a straightforward single-antenna LTE Cat 1 bis implementation. The LCC castellated package supports both reflow soldering for volume production and hand soldering for prototyping.
Typical applications include smart metering, asset management and tracking, POS/smart payment terminals, telematics units, and general IoT M2M gateways where Cat 1 bis data rates are sufficient and 2G/3G networks are being sunset.
Design consideration: verify power supply sequencing and the UART/USB interface termination against the official reference design, and confirm regional certification variant (CN, GA, etc.) matches your target market's operator bands.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, pin-compatible same-family alternatives, and practical design guidance not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone. Prices as of 2026-10-20.
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EC800N-CN
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EC800K-CN
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EC800G Especificações (publicadas pelo fabricante)
| Product Family | EC800G series |
| Network Category | LTE Cat 1 (Cat 1 bis) |
| Maximum Downlink Rate | 10 Mbps |
| Maximum Uplink Rate | 5 Mbps |
| GNSS/GPS Positioning | Supported (EC800G-CN-GA variant) |
| Encapsulamento | LCC (castellated), SMD surface mount |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface Mount (SMD-109 land pattern per JLCPCB) |
| Applications | M2M and IoT |
| Interfaces | UART, USB, SIM, power supply (per reference design) |
| Status RoHS | Compliant |
Interfaces e Conectores do EC800G
Não há lista de interfaces publicada pelo fabricante disponível para EC800G. Consulte a documentação do fabricante para detalhes de conectores e headers.
Consulte a documentação do fabricante para a pinagem completa do conector de expansão e a numeração dos pinos do conector.
Aplicações típicas
EC800G é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Smart Metering, Asset Tracking and Management, Smart Payment / POS Terminals, Telematics and Fleet Management, IoT M2M Gateways, Security and Surveillance Uplink.
Smart Metering
The EC800G-CN fits smart metering because LTE Cat 1 bis delivers adequate bandwidth (10 Mbps DL / 5 Mbps UL) for meter reading payloads while avoiding the cost and power of Cat 4 modules. Quectel positions this module family specifically for cost-effective M2M and IoT deployment, and its sibling EG800Q Cat 1 bis line is explicitly targeted at smart metering, confirming the ecosystem fit. In a typical meter, the module connects to the host MCU over UART with AT commands and to the operator network via a single LTE antenna, with the SIM interface handled per the official Quectel reference design. Because Cat 1 bis uses a single receive antenna, RF front-end cost drops versus 2x-MIMO designs. The RoHS-compliant LCC package supports automated reflow assembly for high-volume meter production, and network longevity matters: as 2G/3G networks sunset, Cat 1 bis remains a long-lived 4G path, protecting meter fleets with 10-15 year service lives.
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Asset Tracking and Management
Asset tracking is a primary fit for the EC800G-CN-GA variant, which integrates GPS/GNSS positioning with LTE Cat 1 connectivity in one module. Quectel's EG800Q series documentation names asset management as a core Cat 1 bis application, and the EC800G family shares this positioning. A tracker design uses the GNSS receiver for periodic position fixes, uploads telemetry over the 10 Mbps / 5 Mbps LTE link, and idles between reports to conserve battery. The LCC surface-mount package withstands vibration on vehicles and mobile assets better than socketed alternatives, and the unified form factor means a tracker PCB can later accept EC800M-CN or EG800K modules without re-layout if sourcing changes. For trackers reporting small packets, Cat 1 bis data rates are far above requirement; the benefit is modem cost and simplicity rather than throughput. Design the power tree per the Quectel reference design V1.1 so transmit bursts on the cellular side do not sag the GNSS supply.
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Smart Payment / POS Terminals
Quectel explicitly lists smart payments among the target applications of its Cat 1 bis module family, and the EC800G-CN matches the class of connectivity payment terminals require: reliable 4G LTE data (10 Mbps downlink, 5 Mbps uplink) at consumer-product cost. A POS terminal connects the module via UART/USB per the official reference design, using the USB interface where the host is an applications processor. Cat 1 bis matters here because 2G/3G sunsets force payment fleets onto LTE, and Cat 1 modules are far cheaper than Cat 4 while offering ample speed for encrypted transaction traffic. The RoHS-compliant LCC package supports the compact PCBs typical of handheld terminals, and the unified EC800 family footprint gives procurement a second source within the same board. Confirm the regional variant (EC800G-CN for China-market certification) matches the operator bands where the terminal fleet will be deployed before production release.
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Telematics and Fleet Management
Telematics units benefit from the EC800G-CN's combination of LTE Cat 1 data (10 Mbps / 5 Mbps), compact LCC packaging, and - on the -GA variant - integrated GNSS for vehicle position. Quectel's Cat 1 bis positioning targets telematics directly, and the industrial-grade options within the EC800G family (such as the EC800GCNLB-I05-SNNDA industrial-grade SKU) suit the extended temperature and reliability demands of vehicle installations. A typical telematics board connects the module over UART to a CAN-capable MCU, streaming vehicle data to cloud platforms over LTE. Because the unified EC800 form factor is shared with EC800M-CN, EC800E-CN, EC800N-CN and EG800K, a fleet hardware platform can qualify one PCB and swap modules per region or cost tier. Follow the Quectel reference design V1.1 for the power supply block so cranking-voltage transients on the vehicle rail do not reset the module during engine start events.
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IoT M2M Gateways
General IoT M2M gateways are an ideal EC800G-CN workload: the module provides a 4G LTE backhaul (10 Mbps downlink, 5 Mbps uplink - ample for aggregated sensor traffic) while costing less than Cat 4 alternatives. The gateway host, typically a Linux or RTOS MCU, communicates over UART or USB as shown in the Quectel EC800G-CN Reference Design V1.1, which documents the power supply, UART, USB and SIM interface blocks. The LCC castellated package supports reflow assembly on standard SMT lines, and RoHS compliance simplifies global certification. Because 2G/3G shutdowns strand legacy M2M devices, new gateway designs standardize on Cat 1 bis as the durable 4G path. The unified EC800 footprint means a gateway platform can be qualified once and populated with EC800G-CN, EC800M-CN, or EC800N-CN depending on regional variant and price at time of build, reducing qualification cost across product generations.
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Security and Surveillance Uplink
IP cameras and alarm panels need an economical cellular uplink, and the EC800G-CN's 10 Mbps downlink / 5 Mbps uplink Cat 1 link supports low-bitrate video streaming and event reporting at Cat-1 pricing rather than Cat-4 cost. Quectel's Cat 1 bis line is positioned for connected IoT devices generally, and surveillance uplink is a classic M2M use case: the camera SoC sends H.264/H.265 streams or event clips over the LTE connection via UART/USB per the reference design. With 2G/3G alarm networks being decommissioned, retrofitting surveillance fleets to Cat 1 bis is a common migration, and the module's LCC package integrates into the camera main board directly. For cloud-connected cameras, the 5 Mbps uplink is the relevant limit - size your video bitrate accordingly - and the EC800G family's unified footprint lets the same PCB ship with EC800M-CN or EG800K where cost or regional band coverage differs.
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Dados de referência de engenharia para EC800G — comparação, orientação de projeto e informações de conformidade.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | EC800M-CN | EC800E-CN | EC800N-CN | EC800K-CN | EG800K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | LCC (unified form factor) | LCC (unified) - same | LCC (unified) - same | LCC (unified) - same | LCC (unified) - same | LCC (unified) - same |
| Brand | Quectel | Quectel | Quectel | Quectel | Quectel | Quectel |
| Network Category | LTE Cat 1 (Cat 1 bis) | LTE Cat 1 | LTE Cat 1 | LTE Cat 1 | LTE Cat 1 | LTE Cat 1 bis |
| Maximum Downlink | 10 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 10 Mbps |
| Maximum Uplink | 5 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 5 Mbps |
| Target Application | M2M and IoT | M2M and IoT | M2M and IoT | M2M and IoT | M2M and IoT | M2M and IoT |
Principais diferenciais
- Integrated GNSS option within the family (vs EC800M-CN)
- Industrial-grade SKU availability (vs EC800E-CN)
- Trade-off: no verified cross-brand drop-in (vs Any competitor Cat 1 module)
Notas de projeto
Follow the power supply block in the Quectel EC800G-CN Reference Design V1.1. LTE transmit bursts draw high peak currents, so provide a low-impedance rail with sufficient bulk capacitance near the module VBAT pins; undersized supply decoupling is the most common cause of module resets during attach or cell reselection. Verify the exact recommended voltage range and burst current figures in the full EC800G hardware design guide before finalizing the power tree.
The LCC castellated package supports standard reflow assembly. Keep the module antenna feed as a controlled 50-ohm trace to the antenna connector or PCB antenna, and follow the reference design's keep-out and ground-via recommendations under the module. Route UART and USB away from the antenna feed to minimize RF desense, and place the SIM connector with ESD protection close to the module SIM pads.
Confirm the exact ordering code before production: EC800G-CN (data only) differs from EC800G-CN-GA (with GPS positioning), and industrial-grade SKUs such as EC800GCNLB-I05-SNNDA have distinct temperature grades. Regional certification (CN variant for China) limits band support - do not assume global roaming coverage. When substituting pin-compatible family members (EC800M/E/N/K), verify AT-command set and firmware compatibility on real hardware.
Informações de conformidade
ROHS compliance stated on JLCPCB listings for EC800G-CN-GA and EC800G-CN. REACH, halogen-free and conflict-minerals declarations not present in retrieved data - request official Quectel compliance documents.
