M.2 4G/5G USB 3.2 HAT for Raspberry Pi 5

This PCIe to M.2 4G/5G and USB 3.2 HAT adds 4G/5G modem support to Raspberry Pi 5 via an M.2 Key B slot, plus three USB 3.2 Gen1 ports, SIM slot, power monitoring, EEPROM, fan mounts, and more. 4G/5G module not included.

The PCIe to M.2 4G/5G and USB 3.2 HAT is an expansion board designed for Raspberry Pi 5, utilising the PCIe interface. It adds support for a wide range of 4G/5G modules via an onboard M.2 Key B slot (3042/3052 size), including SIMCom SIM7600XX-M.2, SIM82XX, and Quectel RM5XX series modules (other modules may work but are not tested by Waveshare). 4G/5G module not included! In addition to the mobile networking interface, this HAT expands the Pi’s connectivity with three high-speed USB 3.2 Gen1 ports. A USB Type-C port is also available for firmware updates, debugging, or powering the board externally. A built-in power monitoring chip allows real-time measurement of voltage, current and power via I2C, and onboard EEPROM stores the HAT+ ID and board details for HAT+ standard compatibility. It also includes a Nano SIM card slot, status LEDs, reset button, and a compact 4-in-1 PCB-connected 5G antenna that can be mounted above or below the HAT. Vent cut-outs and fan mounting holes help with cooling, ensuring stable operation even under load. Operating system support includes Raspberry Pi OS, Ubuntu, OpenWRT and others. Once again - a 4G/5G module is not included. Features

* Designed for Raspberry Pi 5 with HAT+ standard support and onboard I2C EEPROM

* Maintains Raspberry Pi 40-pin GPIO header access for additional expansions

* Supports PCIe x1 Gen2 connection via 16-pin FFC cable

* Onboard M.2 (NGFF) Key B slot compatible with SIM7600XX-M.2, SIM82XX and RM5XX series 4G/5G modules (3042/3052 sizes)

* Includes 5G-4IN1-PCB antenna with support for top or bottom mounting

* Expands connectivity with 3x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports for high-speed peripherals

* Onboard USB Type-C port for PC connection, firmware flashing or external power

* Integrated power monitoring chip for real-time voltage, current and power measurement via I2C

* Nano SIM card slot onboard for mobile network use

* Reset button plus power and network status indicators for easier debugging

* Reserved airflow cut-out and mounting points for an optional cooling fan

What's onboard?

* 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 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

Resources

* Product Wiki

* Supported modules:

* Please see the Waveshare product page for a list of supported 5G/4G modules and their specifications.

* If you plan to use this HAT with other modules, please confirm with the module manufacturer for interface compatibility.

Package Contents

* 1x M.2 4G/5G + USB 3.2 HAT for Raspberry Pi 5

* 1x 5G 4-in-1 PCB Antenna

* 1x 40mm PCIe cable

* 4x 13cm IPEX1 to IPEX4 cable

* 1x Screws pack

And one more time for those at the back - a 4G/5G module is not included!