[HW] EC25VFA-512-STD

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Component

• Name: EC25VFA-512-STD
• Part reference in KiCad: j? GSM-GPS-EC25VFA-512-STD (gsm, gps file)
• Commit: 3f224feff09efe01e1ca54df1f9729093858fda1
• Subsystem: GSM-GPS

Kernel Handling Required?

• Yes (must be supported in kernel/DTS to function)
• No (hardware is always-on, transparent, or managed indirectly - no kernel changes required. The issue can be closed)
• TBD (unclear - needs investigation)

Feasibility

• Supported (upstream driver available)
• Partial (limited or community support)
• Unsupported (no driver; replacement should be considered)

References

• Datasheet / Digikey link: https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/quectel/EC25VFA-512-STD/13278151?s=N4IgTCBcDaIKIGEwFYBqAxAggWmQRjGwGUAVAERAF0BfIA
• Upstream driver / patches: https://github.com/bacnh85/Quectel_Linux_USB_Driver
• Related issues:

Additional Info

The "VFA" suffix indicates a Verizon-specific variant. If the module does not appear immediately as a network interface, it may require the "Magic Packet" USB mode switch or adding the specific Product ID to the option driver via sysfs at runtime.