
Description:
The Waveshare PCIe to 4G/5G M.2 USB 3.2 HAT+ is a high-performance adapter board designed specifically for the Raspberry Pi 5. It expands the Pi’s connectivity by providing both PCIe-to-USB 3.2 and M.2 interfaces, making it ideal for integrating advanced 4G/5G modules. Supporting M.2 modules in 3042 and 3052 sizes, this HAT is fully compatible with popular SIMCom and Quectel 5G modules. With Gen2 mode support, it ensures stable, high-speed communication, enabling seamless networking, data transfer, and IoT applications.
Specification:
- Model Name: Raspberry Pi 5
- Ram Memory Technology: LPDDR4
- Operating System: Ubuntu
- Processor Brand: Broadcom
- Processor Count: 1
- Hardware Interface: PCI
- Compatible Devices: Personal Computer
- Batteries Included: No
- Batteries Required: No
- Wireless Type: 802.11ax
- Total USB ports: 3
- Connector Type: Ethernet, HDMI, USB

Features:
- Designed for Raspberry Pi 5, HAT+ standard design with onboard I2C EEPROM, and supports Raspberry Pi 40PIN GPIO stackable expansion.
- Support PCI-E×1 Gen2 mode.
- Extends 3x high-speed USB 3.2 Gen1 ports for connecting more peripherals.
- Onboard M.2 (NGFF) Key B slot, supports SIM7600XX-M.2, SIM82XX and RM5XX series 4G/5G modules and is compatible with 3042/3052 packages.
- Onboard Type-C port for connecting to a PC for 4G/5G networking, debugging and firmware updating, or external power supply input.
- Onboard power monitoring chip for real-time measurement of voltage, current and power.
- Onboard SIM card slot for NANO-SIM card.
- Onboard Reset button, Power and Network indicators for easy debugging and monitoring operating status.
- Comes with customized 5G-4IN1-PCB Antenna for neat wiring management, supports top or bottom installation.
- Reserved airflow vent and mounting holes for cooling fan to increase airflow and provide better heat dissipation.
Product Interface:

Pin Description:

- VL805: PCIe to USB 3.2 Gen1 HUB chip
- EEPROM: for saving HAT ID and product information
- INA219: Power monitoring chip
- 16PIN PCIe interface: for connecting to the PCIe interface of Raspberry Pi 5
- M.2(NGFF) Key B slot: Compatible with 3042/3052 packages M.2 4G/5G modules
- Raspberry Pi GPIO header: for connecting Raspberry Pi 5
- USB 3.2 Gen1 expanded ports: USB1~USB3
- Nano SIM card slot: for installing a Nano-SIM card
- Type-C interface: for 4G/5G networking of Raspberry Pi or PC via USB cable, firmware updating, or external power supply input
- DIP switch: for switching to use GPIO pins to control power on/off and reset of the module
- Reset button: Press it to reset the module
- PWR indicator: Power indicator
- NET indicator: Module Network status indicator
How to Install:


Application Scenarios:

NOTE: for reference only, the Raspberry Pi 5 and 5G module are NOT included.
Useful Link:
Waveshare PCIe to M.2 4G/5G & USB 3.2 HAT
Package Included:
- 1 x PCIe TO 4G/5G M.2 USB3.2 HAT+
- 1 x 5G-4IN1-PCB Antenna
- 1 x 16P-Cable-40mm cable
- 1 x IPEX1 to IPEX4 cable ~13cm 4PCS
- 1 x Screws pack