Quectel SC20 Series

40.5 mm
Multi-mode Smart LTE Module
with Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 40.5 mm 2.8 mm

SC20 series is Quectel’s new generation of multi-mode Smart LTE Cat 4 module. It contains five variants with built-in Android
OS: SC20-E, SC20-A, SC20-AU, SC20-J and Wi-Fi & BT only version SC20-W. Additionally, it contains five variants with built-in
Yocto Linux OS: SC20-EL, SC20-AL, SC20-AUL, SC20-JL and Wi-Fi & BT only version SC20-WL.

SC20 series module delivers maximum data rates of up to 150 Mbps downlink and 50 Mbps uplink based on LTE network, and
supports wireless communication via IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n and BT 4.2 LE. It is an ideal solution for both industrial and
consumer applications requiring high data rates and high-speed Internet access. The module is backward-compatible with
existing EDGE and GSM/GPRS networks, ensuring connection even in remote areas devoid of 3G or 4G coverage.

SC20 series module supports multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) technology. The use of multiple antennas at the receiver
end at the same time and on the same frequency band greatly minimizes errors and optimizes the data speed. The module
also combines high-speed wireless connectivity with embedded multi-constellation and high-sensitivity GNSS (GPS, GLONASS,
Galileo and BeiDou) receiver for positioning.

A rich set of interfaces (such as LCM, Camera, Touch Panel, MIC, SPK, UART, USB, I2C) extend the applicability of the module
to a wide range of M2M applications, such as MID, PND, POS, router, data card, in-vehicle solutions, smartphone, digital
signage, security and industrial PDA.

Key Features

Integration of Android OS or Yocto Linux OS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Smart LTE Cat 4 Android OS Yocto Linux OS
Max. 150 Mbps (DL)
and GNSS Max. 50 Mbps (UL)

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

MIMO technology which meets demands for data rate and link
IEEE 802.11 BT 4.2 GPS/GLONASS/
reliability in modem wireless communication systems a/b/g/n (BR/EDR + BLE) Galileo/BeiDou

Multi-constellation GNSS receiver available for applications

requiring fast and accurate fixes in any environment

LCC + LGA package which ensures reliable connectivity with Powerful Multimedia USB 2.0 High Speed LCC + LGA
Functions Interface Package
applications

Version: 1.9 | Status: Released

EMAIL US: info@quectel.com VISIT US: www.quectel.com

 Quectel SC20 Series
LTE Cat 4 SC20-E/-EL SC20-A/-AL SC20-AU/-AUL SC20-J/-JL SC20-W/-WL
Region/Operator EMEA/Korea/Thailand/India North America Australia/Taiwan/Brazil Japan Global

SC20-E: Android SC20-A: Android SC20-AU: Android SC20-J: Android SC20-W: Android
OS
SC20-EL: Yocto Linux SC20-AL: Yocto Linux SC20-AUL: Yocto Linux SC20-JL: Yocto Linux SC20-WL: Yocto Linux

SC20-E: 1 GB + 8 GB SC20-A: 1 GB + 8 GB SC20-AU: 1 GB + 8 GB SC20-J: 1 GB + 8 GB SC20-W: 1 GB + 8 GB

eMCP (LPDDR3 + eMMC) 2 GB + 16 GB 2 GB + 16 GB 2 GB + 16 GB 2 GB + 16 GB 2 GB + 16 GB
SC20-EL: 1 GB + 8 GB SC20-AL: 1 GB + 8 GB SC20-AUL: 1 GB + 8 GB SC20-JL: 1 GB + 8 GB SC20-WL: 1 GB + 8 GB

Dimensions (mm) 40.5 × 40.5 × 2.8 40.5 × 40.5 × 2.8 40.5 × 40.5 × 2.8 40.5 × 40.5 × 2.8 40.5 × 40.5 × 2.8

Temperature Range

Operating Temperature -35 °C to +75 °C -35 °C to +75 °C -35 °C to +75 °C -35 °C to +75 °C -35 °C to +75 °C

Frequency Bands

LTE-FDD B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20 B2/B4/B5/B7/B12/B13/B25/B26 B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B28 B1/B3/B8/B18/B19/B26 /

LTE-TDD B38/B40/B41① / B40 B41 /

WCDMA B1/B5/B8 B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 B1/B2/B5/B8 B1/B6/B8/B19 /

GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz 850/1900 MHz 850/900/1800/1900 MHz / /

BT BT 2.1+EDR/3.0/4.1 LE/4.2 BLE BT 2.1+EDR/3.0/4.1 LE/4.2 BLE BT 2.1+EDR/3.0/4.1 LE/4.2 BLE BT 2.1+EDR/3.0/4.1 LE/4.2 BLE BT 2.1+EDR/3.0/4.1 LE/4.2 BLE

Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz, 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4/5 GHz, 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4/5 GHz, 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4/5 GHz, 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4/5 GHz, 802.11a/b/g/n

Bandwidth 1.4/3/5/10/15/20 MHz 1.4/3/5/10/15/20 MHz 1.4/3/5/10/15/20 MHz 1.4/3/5/10/15/20 MHz /

GPS/BeiDou/GLONASS or GPS/BeiDou/GLONASS or GPS/BeiDou/GLONASS or GPS/BeiDou/GLONASS or

GNSS /
GPS/BeiDou/Galileo GPS/BeiDou/Galileo GPS/BeiDou/Galileo GPS/BeiDou/Galileo

Certifications②

America:
Japan:
Carrier / Verizon/AT&T/T-Mobile③/Sprint④ Australia: Telstra /
NTT DOCOMO/KDDI/SoftBank*
Canada: Rogers/Telus③

Europe: CE
Global: GCF
Global: GCF Global: GCF America: FCC
Europe: CE
Europe: CE North America: PTCRB Canada: IC
Regulatory Brazil: Anatel Japan: JATE/TELEC
South Korea: KC America: FCC Brazil: Anatel
Taiwan/China: NCC
Thailand: NBTC Canada: IC Japan: JATE/TELEC
Australia/New Zealand: RCM
Australia/New Zealand: RCM

Others RoHS/REACH RoHS/REACH RoHS/REACH RoHS/REACH RoHS/REACH

Data Transmission

LTE-FDD Data Rate (Mbps) 150 (DL)/50 (UL) 150 (DL)/50 (UL) 150 (DL)/50 (UL) 150 (DL)/50 (UL) /

LTE-TDD Data Rate (Mbps) 130 (DL)/30 (UL) / 130 (DL)/30 (UL) 130 (DL)/30 (UL) /

DC-HSPA+ Data Rate (Mbps) 42 (DL)/5.76 (UL) 42 (DL)/5.76 (UL) 42 (DL)/5.76(UL) 42 (DL)/5.76 (UL) /

WCDMA Data Rate (kbps) 384 (DL)/384 (UL) 384 (DL)/384 (UL) 384 (DL)/384 (UL) 384 (DL)/384 (UL) /

EDGE Data Rate (kbps) 296 (DL)/236.8 (UL) 296 (DL)/236.8 (UL) 296 (DL)/236.8 (UL) / /

GPRS Data Rate (kbps) 107 (DL)/85.6 (UL) 107 (DL)/85.6 (UL) 107 (DL)/85.6 (UL) / /

Enhanced Features

3GPP E-UTRA Release 10 Release 10 Release 10 Release 10 /

Rx-diversity ● ● ● ● /

DL MIMO 2 × 2 ● ● ● ● /

(U)SIM Card Detection ● ● ● ● /

Firmware Upgrade via USB ● ● ● ● ●

Notes:
1. ① B41 of SC20-E/-EL does not support full band and therefore is not certified by CE.
2. ② The certification status listed here are only for Android-version SC20 series modules.
3. ③ T-Mobile/Telus for data-only version has been done and that for voice version is TBD.
4. ④ means TBD.
5. * means ongoing.
6. ● means supported.

Copyright © 2020 Quectel Wireless Solutions Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved http://www.quectel.com
HQ address: Building 5, Shanghai Business Park Phase III (Area B), No.1016 Tianlin Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, China 200233
Tel: +86 21 51086236 Email: info@quectel.com
 Quectel SC20 Series
General features
Supply Voltage Range 3.5–4.2 V, Typ. 3.8 V

20 μA @ power off
Power Consumption
Typ. 3 mA @ sleep

Weight Approx. 9.8 g

Package LCC + LGA

Interfaces

LCM 4-lane MIPI_DSI, up to 1.5 Gbps/lane, HD (720P) @ 60 fps

Uses MIPI_CSI, up to 1.5 Gbps/lane, supports two cameras:

Camera ● 2-lane MIPI_CSI for rear camera, up to 8 MP

● 1-lane MIPI_CSI for front camera, up to 2 MP

Touch Panel Capacitive touch panel

UART × 2, UART1 supports hardware flow control, up to 4 Mbps

• Supports high speed mode, up to 480 Mbps

USB 2.0
• Supports USB 2.0 OTG, USB OTG + charge and USB to Ethernet functions

(U)SIM × 2, supports 1.8/3 V (U)SIM cards, (U)SIM card detection function and DSDS

Analog channels:
Audio • Two inputs: MIC1, MIC2
• Three outputs: speaker, earpiece, headphone

• Encoding: 720P (H.264) @ 30 fps; WVGA (MPEG-4/VP8) @ 30 fps

Video
• Decoding: 1080P (H.264/MPEG-4/VP8/H.265/DivX4/5/6) @ 30 fps; WVGA (H.263) @ 30 fps

GPIO × 25

SD Card × 1, SD 3.0, 4-bit SDIO

I2C ×3

General-purpose ADC ×1

SPI × 1, multiplexed from GPIO

PWM ×1

Motor Drive ×1

Keypad PWRKEY, KEY_VOL_UP, KEY_VOL_DOWN

Antenna × 4, main antenna, Rx-diversity antenna, GNSS antenna and Wi-Fi/BT antenna interface respectively

Copyright © 2020 Quectel Wireless Solutions Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved http://www.quectel.com
HQ address: Building 5, Shanghai Business Park Phase III (Area B), No.1016 Tianlin Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, China 200233
Tel: +86 21 51086236 Email: info@quectel.com