Query regarding OpenCPU SDK compatibility and flashing issue between EC200U-CN and EC200U-EU

Hello,

I am developing an application using the Quectel OpenCPU C SDK on the EC200U series.

Current Environment:

SDK Version: LTE01R03A06

Original Target Hardware: EC200UCN_AA (Compiles and flashes successfully)

New Target Hardware: EC200UEU (PCIe module)

The Issue:
When I change the target chip in the build command to EC200UEU, the .pac files generate without compilation errors. However, after successfully flashing these files onto the EC200U-EU PCIe module, the chip becomes completely unresponsive. It does not boot, and the USB/COM ports are no longer detected by the host system.

Could you please clarify the following questions to help us resolve this procedure:

SDK Compatibility: Is the SDK version LTE01R03A06 fully compatible with the EC200U-EU variant, or is a separate, dedicated OpenCPU SDK version required for the EU variant?

Hardware/Pin Configuration: Does the EC200U-EU PCIe form factor require different baseline GPIO configurations or boot pins in the target source code compared to the EC200U-CN component?

Recovery Procedure: Since the USB ports are no longer recognized after flashing, what is the recommended hardware method (e.g., forcing USB_BOOT pin high) to force the EC200U-EU PCIe module into emergency download mode so we can unbrick the device?

Hi @Sunandan_Kar,

EC200UCN and EC200UEU are both compatible with the SDK you have, and the module itself is pin-to-pin compatible as well. The pin configuration should be the same.

One thing to keep in mind is to make sure you’re flashing the merge.pacand not the other ones.

Lastly, you can force download mode by forcing USB_BOOT to high and attempt to flash new firmware via the one exposed port.