5G/4G/3G Module Designed For Jetson Orin, Includes SIM8262E-M2 Module

5G / 4G / 3G module for Jetson Orin

Equipped with a high-performance 5G Sub-6G module

supports 5G NSA and SA networking, GNSS Positioning

 

Features at a Glance

Based on Qualcomm platform, supports 5G NSA and SA networking, with multi-mode multi-band support

Multi-constellation dual-band positioning: GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, and QZSS

USB 3.1 port (USB 2.0 compatible) for connecting to Jetson Orin, PC, or Raspberry Pi to enable high speed 5G network

Onboard standard M.2 B KEY slot and module selection switches, compatible with SIM8260X-M2 / SIM8262X-M2 / RM5XX / SIM7600 modules

4 x SMA antenna connectors, easy to install the antennas

Reserved UART solder pads for convenient data transmission and other functions with certain modules

Onboard 1-ch Nano SIM card slot and 1-ch eSIM slot in QFN-8 (5 × 6) package, supporting dual SIM single standby, switchable via AT command

Onboard audio interface and audio decoding chip, enabling voice operations such as making calls by using SIMXXX series modules

Onboard power switch, reset button, and LED indicator for convenient power control and status monitoring

Onboard high-efficiency power supply circuit, up to 3A output current

 

Specifications

5G / 4G Module	SIM8260G-M2	SIM8262E-M2	RM520N-GL	SIM7600G-H-M.2
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5G Standard	3GPP R16	3GPP R16	3GPP R16	-
Chip Solution	Qualcomm Snapdragon X62	Qualcomm Snapdragon X62	Qualcomm Snapdragon X62	Qualcomm MDM9607
Applicable Regions	Global	Except Americas	Global	Global
Dimensions (mm)	30.0 × 52.0 × 2.3	30.0 × 42.0 × 2.3	30.0 × 52.0 × 2.3	42.0 × 31.4 × 3.8
Frequency Band
5G SA	n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n13, n14, n18, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79	n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n18, n20, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78, n79	n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n13, n14, n18, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79	-
5G NSA	n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n75, n77, n78, n79	n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78, n79	n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n13, n14, n18, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79	-
LTE-FDD	B1–B5, B7, B8, B12–B14, B17–B20, B25–B30, B32, B66, B71	B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B32	B1–B5, B7, B8, B12–B14, B17–B20, B25, B26, B28–B30, B32, B66, B71	B1–B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B18–B20, B25, B26, B28, B66
LTE-TDD	B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B43, B46, B48	B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B43	B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B43, B48	B34, B38, B39, B40, B41
WCDMA	B1, B2, B4, B5, B8, B19	B1, B5, B8	B1, B2, B4, B5, B8, B19	B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B19
GNSS	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, and QZSS
Data Rate (SA)	2.5Gbps / 0.9Gbps	2.4Gbps / 1Gbps	2.4Gbps / 900Mbps	-
Data Rate (NSA)	3.47Gbps / 460Mbps	3.4Gbps / 600Mbps	3.4Gbps / 550Mbps	-
LTE	1.6Gbps / 200Mbps	1.6Gbps / 200Mbps	1.6Gbps / 200Mbps	150Mbps / 50Mbps
HSPA+	42Mbps / 5.76Mbps	42Mbps / 5.76Mbps	42Mbps / 5.76Mbps	42Mbps / 5.76Mbps

 

Multi-Mode Multi-Band

based on the Qualcomm platform, supports 5G NSA and SA networking and multi-mode multi-band capabilities, suitable for a wide range of application scenarios

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

 

Multi System Support

Supports Windows 7 / 8 / 10 / 11, Ubuntu, Raspberry Pi OS, and OpenWRT systems. Just plug it into USB port, go through some driver installation and simple configuration, the high speed 5G network connection would be ready to use

 

Multi Host Support

Enabling 5G high speed connection for Jetson Orin / PC / Raspberry Pi

Connecting Jetson Orin to Internet

 

Connecting Windows to Internet

* stands for idealized data rate, the actual data rate depends on factors like network coverage, traffic congestion, host performance, base station condition, etc.

 

Cloud Communication

Supported Communication Protocols:
TCP / IP / IPv4 / IPv6 / Multi-PDP / FTP / FTPS / HTTP / HTTPS / MQTTS / DNS / SSL3.0

 

Phone Call & SMS Support

Allows using AT commands to make phone call via Audio jack or send SMS

 

Application Example

 

What's On Board

1. USB3.1 port USB 2.0 compatible, for connecting with different hosts	11. eSIM card slot QFN-8 (5 × 6) package, configurable via AT commands
2. M.2 slot compatible with most SIMCom and QUECTEL 4G / 5G modules in M.2 form factor	12. Nano SIM card slot onboard dual SIM card slots, dual card single standby
3. USB Type-C port 5V 3A power input, stable and flexible power supply	13. Level conversion circuit
4. Reset button	14. Reserved UART and audio interface pads
5. Module fixing holes supports 3042 / 3052 package modules	15. Mounting holes for installing this module onto the Jetson Orin board via screws
6. Antenna connectors Supports quad antennas	16. Audio drive circuit
7. 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 / SIM8260X series 5G M.2 modules Switch C to ON for RM520N-GL / RM530X / EM06X series 5G / LTE-A M.2 modules	17. Power supply circuit
8. Power supply switch Switch the power supply mode: When set to USB → powered via "1. USB3.1 port" When set to EXT PWR → powered via "3. USB Type-C port"	18. Fan header for 5V cooling fan
9. Indicator Easy to monitor the operating status of module
10. Audio jack SIM82XX / SIM7600X series supports audio function, but RM5XX series does not support this

 

Installation Introduction

* for reference only, please refer to the package content for detailed part list

 

Outline Dimensions

 

Resources & Services

Wiki: www.waveshare.com/wiki/SIM8260G-M2_5G_for_Jetson_Orin

 

Package Content

1. Jetson Orin M.2 4G / 5G expansion board x1
2. 5G antenna x4
3. SMA protective cap (5PCS) x1
4. SIM8262E-M2 x1
5. IPEX1 to IPEX4 adapter cable ~13cm x2
6. IPEX1 to IPEX4 adapter cable ~5cm x2
7. Screws pack x1
8. GPS External Antenna (C) x1
9. Dual plug USB3.0 Type-A cable x1
10. Heatsink x1
11. USB 3.0 Adapter (C) x1
12. Screwdriver x1