Cavli’s CQM220 5G Reduced Capability (RedCap) module provides power- and cost-optimized 5G connectivity for IoT applications. Compliant with 3GPP Release 17, it delivers downlink speeds up to 220 Mbps and uplink up to 120 Mbps, with LTE Cat 4 fallback for 4G compatibility.

The module features an Arm Cortex-A7 processor running up to 1.9 GHz, flexible memory configurations, and advanced power management options including eDRX/DRX modes. It comes with the OpenWrt-based OpenSDK for on-module application development, reducing external MCU dependency.

Integrated multi-constellation, dual-band GNSS with L1 and L5 support enables precise positioning using GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC, QZSS, and SBAS in urban, industrial, and remote environments.

The CQM220 is available in a 28.0×25.5×2.7-mm LGA package for compact embedded designs and an M.2 form factor for routers, gateways, and CPE. It provides USB 2.0, PCIe Gen2, I2C, UART, SPI, SDIO, I2S, and ADC interfaces, along with main, diversity, and GNSS antenna connections.

Samples and evaluation kits can be ordered on the product page linked below.

CQM220 product page 

Cavli Wireless 

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