APEX ORIN MINI 5G Usage#

5G Module and SIM Card InstallationDisassembly of the Casing:#

Step 1: Remove the screws on the front.

Step 2: Remove the screws on the back.

Installation Steps:

1 Install the SIM card in the SIM card slot.

2.Install the 5G module on the M.2-B socket using one M3*8 cross-recessed screw with adhesive.

3.Connect the two antenna extension cables to the IPEX interface on the 5G module (inside the red circle), and secure the SMA female connectors to the device’s ANT0 and ANT1 antenna interfaces (inside the green box). Apply a thermal pad on the 5G module (inside the yellow box) with a thickness of 4mm.

4.Install and secure the antennas to the device’s ANT0 and ANT1 antenna interfaces

Required Accessories:#

  • 5G Module x1

  • SIM Card x1

  • M3*8 Cross-Recessed Screw with Adhesive x1

  • PEX to SMA Antenna Extension Cables

  • 4mm Thermal Pad x1

Notes:

  • The 5G module requires a thermal pad for heat dissipation.

Auto-start settings at boot#

Built-in driver does not require any additional configuration. It starts automatically and dials automatically when it is turned on.

Module configuration method#

Please note that if you are using an IoT SIM card, there will be issues with binding the SIM card to the device hardware. Please confirm with your communications provider in advance.

System image integrates the corresponding module driver. After the module is installed, the system will automatically recognize it.

M.2 B Key 5G Support List#

NO.

Brand

Product NO.

Interface

Module function

Operating temperature

Spec

Note

1

Quectel

RM520N-CN

M.2 B KEY

5G

-30 °C ~ +75 °C

SA DL 2.4 Gbps; UL 900 Mbps
NSA  DL 3.3 Gbps; UL 550 Mbps
LTE  DL 1.4 Gbps; UL 200 Mbps
WCDMA  DL 42 Mbps; UL 5.76 Mbps


2

Quectel

RM520N-GL

M.2 B KEY

5G

-30 °C ~ +75 °C

SA  DL 2.4 Gbps; UL 900 Mbps
NSA  DL 3.4 Gbps; UL 550 Mbps 
LTE DL 1.6 Gbps; UL 200 Mbps 
WCDMA DL 42 Mbps; UL 5.76 Mbps