Name: EC21 miniPCIe
Brand: Quectel Wireless Solutions Co Ltd

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Smart Utilities are key players in the dynamic of energy transition. By modernising their facilities, they can optimise resource consumption and infrastructure use. The resources and exemplary approach adopted in this sector in particular, together with the IoT, will play a differentiating role in a highly competitive market.

Smart Utilities are key players in the dynamic of energy transition. By modernising their facilities, they can optimise resource consumption and infrastructure use. The resources and exemplary approach adopted in this sector in particular, together with the IoT, will play a key differentiating role in a highly competitive market.

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Food sovereignty, the need for traceability and environmental challenges are at the heart of the challenges of Smart Agriculture. Precision agriculture and robotics can promote a more sustainable and fairer use of resources: inputs, water, energy ... at the service of European agriculture.

<h5>Buildings and their construction together account for 36 percent of global energy use and 39 percent of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions annually, according to the Uninated Nations Environment Program.&nbsp; Energy consumption is therefore one of the major challenges of Smart Building. Also, optimizing the resources used involves opening up building management systems, while placing user comfort at the center of service design. &nbsp;</h5>

Buildings and their construction together account for 36 percent of global energy use and 39 percent of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions annually, according to the United Nations Environment Program.   Energy consumption is therefore one of the major challenges of Smart Building. Also, optimizing the resources used involves opening up building management systems, while placing user comfort at the center of service design.   

<h5 id="tw-target-text" class="tw-data-text tw-text-large XcVN5d tw-ta" dir="ltr" data-placeholder="Traduction">Smart Cities call on powerful tools to improve the lives of fellow citizens, optimize the consumption of resources and enhance the attractiveness of their territory. These challenges are largely served by regulatory changes such as the law for energy transition or the decree in order to improve the energy performance of buildings.</h5>

Smart Cities call on powerful tools to improve the lives of fellow citizens, optimize the consumption of resources and enhance the attractiveness of their territory. These challenges are largely served by regulatory changes such as the law for energy transition or the decree in order to improve the energy performance of buildings.

Technology has always played a part in industrial development. Now, innovations in cloud computing, data analytics, blockchain, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT) are driving the latest generation of manufacturing. Also known as Industry 4.0, smart industry draws on real-time data insights combined with integrated IT and operational technology (OT) systems to drive efficiency, resilience, and flexibility in manufacturing.Data lies at the heart of smart industry, making the industrial IoT's role pivotal. Manufacturers gain real-time insight into their operations by collecting and analyzing data from sensors across manufacturing and industrial sites. These sensors can collect data such as vibration or temperature, capture and analyze images, or detect the location of moving items. And by integrating IT systems, such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) with OT systems, manufacturers can act on this data in real-time.Benefits include identifying when equipment needs maintenance, undertaking AI-based quality control on production lines, and retooling machines in real-time to personalize products based on changing customer requirements. These benefits can extend beyond a single factory and company. By integrating data with the wider supply chain, companies can predict demand, switch suppliers during disruption and ensure product traceability from raw materials to the finished product.The network plays a crucial role in collecting and processing data, both inside and outside of the smart factory. Factories and industrial facilities are often challenging environments for networks. They can be in remote locations, and the significant presence of metal structures can make optimizing wireless networks difficult. Factories will typically use multiple networks for different requirements, including 5G, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, IP VPNs, LTE, LoRAWAN, satellite, and industrial networks like Modbus, Serial, DeviceNet, Profibus, Fieldbus.Security is a prime consideration for smart industry, with cybercriminals targeting smart facilities for extortion, espionage, and disruption. These attacks can come from either IT or OT systems because of the increased integration. Securing this converged environment requires segmentation of systems and collaboration between IT and OT teams.<h5>Orange offers a wide range of devices and equipment suitable for smart industry deployment. Check out our <a href="https://iotjourney.orange.com/en/catalogue" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">catalogue</a> for more information. Want to know more about smart industry? Read our <a href="https://iotjourney.orange.com/en/support/faq" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FAQ</a>.</h5>

Industry 4.0 provides solutions around major challenges: boosting industry offers and services, optimizing production, securing industrial systems, streamlining logistics, facilitating the work of agents. Thus, more than ever, the IoT can be a link between machines and software solutions to improve team work and performance.

Quectel Wireless Solutions Co Ltd

Qualcomm

The Quectel EC21 Mini PCIe is a compact LTE Cat 1 module designed to provide reliable and energy-efficient connectivity for a wide range of industrial IoT and M2M applications. It adopts the Mini PCI Express® form factor, simplifying integration into embedded systems such as gateways, industrial routers, and remote metering devices.
<h3>Key Specifications</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dimensions: 51.0 × 30.0 × 4.9 mm</li>
<li>Operating temperature: −40 °C to +80 °C, suitable for harsh industrial environments</li>
<li>Interfaces: UART, USB, I²C, SPI, PCM, GPIO, ADC for flexible integration</li>
<li>Power supply: 3.3 V input (range 3.0 V to 3.6 V)</li>
<li>GNSS support: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou for precise positioning</li>
<li>RF connector: U.FL interface for secure antenna connection</li>
</ul>
<h3>Network Performance</h3>
<ul>
<li>LTE Cat 1: download speeds up to 10 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps, ideal for IoT applications with moderate bandwidth requirements</li>
<li>Network compatibility: supports LTE FDD, UMTS/HSPA+, EDGE, and GPRS bands for global coverage</li>
<li>Power-saving modes: PSM (Power Save Mode) and eDRX (extended Discontinuous Reception) for extended battery life</li>
</ul>
<h3>Industrial Applications</h3>
The Quectel EC21 Mini PCIe is ideal for a variety of industrial applications, including:
<ul>
<li>IoT gateways and CPE (Customer Premises Equipment)</li>
<li>Remote metering for utility management</li>
<li>Remote monitoring of infrastructure and equipment</li>
<li>Connected vehicles for fleet management and predictive maintenance</li>
<li>Connected health devices for telemedicine and patient monitoring</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Advantages</h3>
<ul>
<li>Easy integration with standard Mini PCIe form factor</li>
<li>Global connectivity with support for multiple LTE and 3G bands</li>
<li>Low power consumption for prolonged IoT device life</li>
<li>Accurate GNSS for applications requiring reliable positioning&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

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Le Quectel EC21 Mini PCIe est un module LTE Cat 1 compact, conçu pour offrir une connectivité fiable et économe en énergie dans une variété d'applications IoT industrielles et M2M. Il adopte le facteur de forme Mini PCI Express®, facilitant son intégration dans des systèmes embarqués tels que des passerelles, des routeurs industriels et des dispositifs de comptage à distance.
<h3>Spécifications principales</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dimensions : 51,0 × 30,0 × 4,9 mm</li>
<li>Plage de température : de -40 °C à +80 °C, adapté aux environnements industriels exigeants</li>
<li>Interfaces : UART, USB, I²C, SPI, PCM, GPIO, ADC, pour une intégration flexible</li>
<li>Alimentation : tension d'entrée de 3,3 V (plage de 3,0 V à 3,6 V)</li>
<li>Connectivité GNSS : supporte les systèmes GPS, GLONASS, Galileo et BeiDou pour une géolocalisation précise</li>
<li>Connecteur RF : interface U.FL pour une connexion d'antenne sécurisée</li>
</ul>
<h3>Performances réseau</h3>
<ul>
<li>LTE Cat 1 : débits de 10 Mbps en téléchargement et 5 Mbps en téléversement, adaptés aux applications IoT nécessitant une bande passante modérée</li>
<li>Compatibilité réseau : prise en charge des bandes LTE FDD, UMTS/HSPA+, EDGE et GPRS, offrant une couverture mondiale</li>
<li>Modes d'économie d'énergie : PSM (Power Save Mode) et eDRX (extended Discontinuous Reception), permettant une autonomie prolongée des batteries</li>
</ul>
<h3>Applications industrielles</h3>
Le Quectel EC21 Mini PCIe est idéal pour une variété d'applications industrielles, notamment :
<ul>
<li>Passerelles IoT et CPE (Customer Premises Equipment)</li>
<li>Comptage à distance pour la gestion des ressources</li>
<li>Surveillance à distance des infrastructures et équipements</li>
<li>Véhicules connectés pour la gestion de flotte et la maintenance prédictive</li>
<li>Dispositifs de santé connectés pour la télémédecine et le suivi des patients</li>
</ul>
<h3>Avantages clés</h3>
<ul>
<li>Facilité d'intégration grâce au facteur de forme Mini PCIe standard</li>
<li>Connectivité mondiale avec prise en charge de multiples bandes LTE et 3G</li>
<li>Faible consommation d'énergie, prolongeant la durée de vie des dispositifs IoT</li>
<li>Précision GNSS pour des applications nécessitant une géolocalisation fiable&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

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