New connectivity modules bring 4G, entry-level 5G, Wi-Fi and Android support to IoT systems, targeting flexible deployments across diverse applications while simplifying integration for developers.
Quectel has announced two new cellular IoT modules, the SH602FA and SE505FE, targeting premium 4G and entry-level 5G applications respectively. The MediaTek-powered system-on-modules combine cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity with a broad range of peripherals and support for Android 16.
The new modules are designed to give developers greater flexibility when building connected devices and systems. According to the article, both modules are intended to simplify deployment by providing integrated connectivity and computing capabilities in compact packages.
The SH602FA is positioned as the premium 4G option, while the SE505FE targets entry-level 5G applications. Both are compatible with Android 16, allowing developers to use the operating system across a range of connected equipment.
The modules support a substantial selection of interfaces and peripherals. The SH602FA, for example, includes dual-band Wi-Fi and a multi-constellation GNSS receiver as standard. It also provides video output rated at 2520×1080 at 120 frames per second, alongside interfaces including a three-lane MIPI Camera Serial Interface (CSI), touch, USB, I2C, I2S, SPI and UART.
The article also highlights the modules’ general-purpose input/output capabilities, with up to 181 GPIO pins available on the SH602FA. Such connectivity can help developers integrate cameras, displays, sensors and other peripheral hardware into IoT equipment.
The SE505FE is similarly aimed at connected applications requiring cellular communications and embedded computing, with its entry-level 5G positioning offering another option for developers.
Together, the modules are intended to support a wide range of IoT and connected-device applications while reducing the complexity associated with hardware integration. Pricing had not been disclosed at the time of writing, according to the article.
