




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