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Huawei Industrial Base Bantian, Longgang Shenzhen 518129 People's Republic of China http://www.huawei.com support@huawei.com Copyright Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2007. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written consent of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Trademarks and Permissions and other Huawei trademarks are trademarks of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. All other trademarks and trade names mentioned in this document are the property of their respective holders. Notice The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made in the preparation of this document to ensure accuracy of the contents, but all statements, information, and recommendations in this document do not constitute the warranty of any kind, express or implied. Issue 03 (2007-08-13) Commercial in Confidence Page 2 of 25 HUAWEI E870 HSPA Data Card V100R001 Product Description About This Document Liu Jun 43364, Xie Juan 00102126 Xieguifu2777, heyongquan33575, pengyulong41654, zhou tao tao 45174, wuyongfeng25514, linxiaoyan60077, zhongzhen10650, lihaiyan41759, lilidan37500, haoyongfeng33504, caidongyan28393, qianzexu25888, yinjie 64840 Author Prepared by Reviewed by Approved by Summary Date Date 2007-08-24 2007-07-26 Date This document provides information about the major functions, supported services, system architecture, and technical references of HUAWEI E870 HSPA USB Modem
(hereinafter referred to as the E870). This document includes:
Chapter 1 Overview 2 Features 3 Services and Applications 4 System Architecture Details The supported network modes, basic services and functions, and the appearance of the E870. The supported features and technical specifications of the E870. The services and applications of the E870. The architecture of the E870. Issue 03 (2007-08-13) Commercial in Confidence Page 3 of 25 HUAWEI E870 HSPA Data Card V100R001 Product Description Chapter 5 Packing List 6 Technical Reference Details The technical references of the E870. The items contained in the package of the E870. Issue 03 (2007-08-13) Commercial in Confidence Page 4 of 25 History HUAWEI E870 HSPA Data Card V100R001 Product Description Issue Details 01 Creation Date 2007-03-14 Author Xxx xxx Approved by Xxx xxxxxx Issue 03 (2007-08-13) Commercial in Confidence Page 5 of 25 HUAWEI E870 HSPA Data Card V100R001 Product Description Contents 1 Overview..........................................................................................................................8 2 Features...........................................................................................................................9 2.1 Main Features .................................................................................................................................. 9 2.2 Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 9 2.2.1 Hardware ................................................................................................................................. 9 2.2.2 Antenna ................................................................................................................................. 12 2.2.3 Software................................................................................................................................. 13 2.2.4 Dashboard ............................................................................................................................. 14 3 Services and Applications ...........................................................................................16 3.1 SMS................................................................................................................................................ 16 3.2 Data Service................................................................................................................................... 16 4 System Architecture .....................................................................................................17 4.1 System Architecture ....................................................................................................................... 17 4.2 Functional Modules ........................................................................................................................ 18 5 Packing List...................................................................................................................19 6 Technical Reference .....................................................................................................20 6.1 Layer 1 Specifications (Physical) ................................................................................................... 20 6.2 Layer 2 Specifications (MAC/RLC)................................................................................................. 20 6.3 Layer 3 Specifications (RRC)......................................................................................................... 20 6.4 Layer 3 NAS/Core Network (MCM)................................................................................................ 20 6.5 GSM Protocol Specifications.......................................................................................................... 21 6.6 GPRS Protocol Specifications........................................................................................................ 21 6.7 General Specifications ................................................................................................................... 21 6.8 Performance/Test Specifications.................................................................................................... 22 6.9 USIM Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 22 A Acronyms and Abbreviations......................................................................................23 Issue 03 (2007-08-13) Commercial in Confidence Page 7 of 25 HUAWEI E870 HSPA Data Card V100R001 Product Description 1 Overview HUAWEI E870 Data Card (hereinafter referred to as the E870) is a multi-mode wireless terminal for mobile professionals. The E870 supports the following standards:
High speed downlink packet access (HSDPA)
High speed uplink packet access (HSUPA)
Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS)
Global system for mobile communications (GSM)
General packet radio service (GPRS)
Enhanced data rates for global evolution (EDGE) The E870 supports the following services:
WCDMA/EDGE/GPRS packet switched (PS) domain data services and short messaging service (SMS)
WCDMA/GSM circuit switched (CS) domain SMS You can insert the E870 to the ExpressCard interface of a laptop. In the service area of the HSPA/WCDMA/GPRS/EDGE/GSM network, your can surf the Internet and send/receive messages or e-mails cordlessly. With fast speed, reliable performance, and easy operation of the E870, you can experience more in mobile life. Figure 1-1 shows the profile of the E870. Figure 1-1 E870 profile Issue 03 (2007-08-13) Commercial in Confidence Page 8 of 25 HUAWEI E870 HSPA Data Card V100R001 Product Description 2 Features 2.1 Main Features The E870 supports the following:
UMTS FDD Band I, UMTS FDD Band II, UMTS FDD Band V
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850 MHz/900 MHz/1800 MHz/1900 MHz
WCDMA 2100MHz receive diversity
HSDPA PS domain service of up to 7.2 Mbit/s downlink (DL)
HSUPA PS domain service of up to 2 Mbit/s uplink (UL)
WCDMA PS domain data service of up to 384 kbit/s UL/DL
EDGE PS domain data service of up to 236.8 kbit/s UL/DL
GPRS PS domain data service of up to 85.6 kbit/s UL/DL
CS domain SMS based on WCDMA/GSM and SMS group sending
PS domain data service based on WCDMA/EDGE/GPRS
PS domain SMS based on WCDMA/EDGE/GPRS and SMS group sending
High-capacity SMS inbox
PC/SC Driver function
The Plug&Play function that the driver is installed when the E870 is inserted to a laptop 2.2 Technical Specifications 2.2.1 Hardware Table 2-1 lists the hardware specifications of the E870. Table 2-1 Hardware specifications Item Description Technical standards
HSDPA/WCDMA: 3GPP FDD R5, HSUPA R6
GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 3GPP R4 Issue 03 (2007-08-13) Commercial in Confidence Page 9 of 25 HUAWEI E870 HSPA Data Card V100R001 Product Description Item Description Operating frequency UMTS FDD Band V UMTS FDD Band II UMTS FDD Band I GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE 1800 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE 1900 MHz
UL: 824849 MHz
DL: 869894 MHz
UL: 18501910 MHz
DL: 19301990 MHz
UL: 19201980 MHz
DL: 21102170 MHz
UL: 824849 MHz
DL: 869894 MHz
UL: 880915 MHz
DL: 925960 MHz
UL: 17101785 MHz
DL: 18051880 MHz
UL: 18501910 MHz
DL: 19301990 MHz External interface ExpressCard interface ExpressCard Standard 1.1, ExpressCard/54 or ExpressCard/34 Slot Issue 03 (2007-08-13) Commercial in Confidence Page 10 of 25 Item Description LED Antenna interface SIM/USIM card interface HUAWEI E870 HSPA Data Card V100R001 Product Description
When the E870 is inserted to the ExpressCard slot of a laptop, the LED blinks the green light. The LED is on for 100 ms and off for 100 ms. Then it is on for 100 ms and off for 2700 ms.
When the E870 registers to the GSM/GPRS network, the LED blinks the green light. The LED is on for 100 ms and off for 2900 ms.
When the E870 registers to the UMTS network, the LED blinks the blue light. The LED is on for 100 ms and off for 2900 ms.
When the E870 connects to the GPRS/EDGE network, the LED is always on and in green.
When the E870 connects to the UMTS network, the LED is always on and in blue.
When the E870 connects to the HSDPA network, the LED is always on and in cyan.
When the E870 is removed from a laptop, the LED is off. SSMB Standard 6-pin SIM card interface Maximum transmitting power Static receiving sensitivity
WCDMA/HSPA 2100MHz/1900MHz/850MHz: + 24 dBm (Power Class 3)
GSM/GPRS 850MHz/900 MHz: +33 dBm (Power Class 4)
GSM/GPRS 1800 MHz/1900 MHz: +30 dBm (Power Class 1)
EDGE 850MHz/900 MHz: +27 dBm (Power Class E2)
EDGE 1800 MHz/1900 MHz: + 26 dBm (Power Class E2)
WCDMA/HSPA 2100 MHz/1900MHz/850MHz: compliant with 3GPP TS 25.101 (R5)
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850MHz/900 MHz/1800 MHz/1900 MHz:
compliant with 3GPP TS 05.05 (R99) Power consumption Average < 3 W Issue 03 (2007-08-13) Commercial in Confidence Page 11 of 25 HUAWEI E870 HSPA Data Card V100R001 Product Description Item Power supply Dimensions
(L W H) Weight Temperature Description
Input voltage: 3.03.6 V
Input current < 1A
Powered by ExpressCard slot 112.5 mm 34 mm 10.5 mm
< 60 g Operating Storage 10 to +55 20 to +70 Humidity 5% to 95%
Note:
3GPP = The 3rd Generation Partnership Project
LED = light-emitting diode
SIM = subscriber identity module
UMTS = universal mobile telecommunications system
USIM = UMTS subscriber identity module 2.2.2 Antenna Table 2-2 lists the main antenna specifications of the E870. Table 2-2 Main antenna specifications Item Frequency range Input impedance Voltage standing wave ratio Peak gain Power capacity Polarization Description
824960 MHz
17102170 MHz 50 4 2 dbi 4 W Linear polarization Table 2-3 lists the sub-antenna specifications of the E870. Issue 03 (2007-08-13) Commercial in Confidence Page 12 of 25 Table 2-3 Sub-antenna specifications HUAWEI E870 HSPA Data Card V100R001 Product Description Item Frequency range Input impedance Voltage standing wave ratio Peak gain Power capacity Polarization Description 21102170 MHz 50 4 5 dbi 4 W Linear polarization 2.2.3 Software Table 2-4 lists the software specifications of the E870. Table 2-4 Software specifications Item Data service Description GSM CS GPRS EDGE WCDMA CS WCDMA PS
UL: 9.6/14.4 kbit/s
DL: 9.6/14.4 kbit/s
UL: 85.6 kbit/s (compliant with Multislot Class 12)
DL: 85.6 kbit/s
UL: 236.8 kbit/s (compliant with Multislot Class 12)
DL: 236.8 kbit/s
UL: 64 kbit/s
DL: 64 kbit/s
UL: 384 kbit/s
DL: 384 kbit/s DL: 7.2 Mbit/s WCDMA with HSDPA PS WCDMA with HSUPA PS
Based on PS domain of WCDMA/EDGE/GPRS
Based on CS domain of WCDMA/GSM UL: 2 Mbit/s SMS Operating Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Vista/MAC OS Issue 03 (2007-08-13) Commercial in Confidence Page 13 of 25 Item system HUAWEI E870 HSPA Data Card V100R001 Product Description Description Minimum requirements:
Card slot: ExpressCard/54 slot or ExpressCard/34 slot
CPU frequency: 866 MHz
Memory: 128 MB RAM
Spare hard disk capacity: 100 MB
Resolution: 800 600 Recommended configuration:
CPU: 866 MHz Pentium or above
Memory: 128 MB or above
Spare hard disk capacity: 100 MB or above
Resolution: 1024 768 or above 2.2.4 Dashboard Table 2-5 lists the dashboard specifications of the E870. Table 2-5 Dashboard specifications Item SMS Description Writing: You can enter up to 500 English letters or 250 Chinese characters each time. Sending/Receiving: A message can contain up to 160 English letters or 70 Chinese characters. Splitting: A message that contains more than 160 English letters or 70 Chinese characters is split into multiple messages to send. Group sending: You can send a message to up to 20 recipients each time. Storage
The SIM/USIM card capacity decides how many messages can be stored in the outbox/inbox/draft box/delivery report box of the SIM/USIM card.
The hard disk space decides how many messages can be stored in the outbox/inbox/draft box/delivery report box of a laptop. Sorting: You can sort messages by the sender/recipient name, send/receive time, phone number, and content and so on. Importing: You can import messages form the SIM/USIM card to a laptop. Issue 03 (2007-08-13) Commercial in Confidence Page 14 of 25 Item Flow display and statistics (data service) Phonebook Other functions HUAWEI E870 HSPA Data Card V100R001 Product Description Description Ringtone: Message ringtone is supported (can be customized). Current connection:
Duration
Flow
Send/Receive flow and rate
Maximum send/receive rate Previous connection
Duration
Send/Receive flow Total
Duration
Send/Receive flow Capacity: It is subject to the SIM/USIM card capacity or the hard disk space. Management: Name, phone numbers (mobile phone, home number, and office number), e-mail address, and remarks. Message sending from the phonebook. Importing/Exporting: Import/Export contacts between the SIM/USIM card and a laptop. Network connection settings (auto/manual network selection and registration). Network status display (signal, operator name, system mode and so on). Selection of network connection types (for example:
WCDMA preferred, GPRS/EDGE preferred,). Selection of network frequency
All band
GSM 850 MHz/900 MHz/1800 MHz/1900 MHz
WCDMA 850 MHz/1900 MHz/2100 MHz PIN management: activate/deactivate PIN, PIN lock, changing PIN, unblocking PIN by using the PUK. Note:
PIN = personal identification number
PUK = PIN unblocking key Issue 03 (2007-08-13) Commercial in Confidence Page 15 of 25 HUAWEI E870 HSPA Data Card V100R001 Product Description 3 Services and Applications 3.1 SMS The E870 features the following:
SMS based on GSM/WCDMA CS domain.
SMS based on GPRS/WCDMA PS domain. On the dashboard, you can select a bearing domain for message sending: PS or CS. The E870 supports message writing/sending/receiving/group sending. You can manage messages through the dashboard. Also, you can import/export messages between the SIM/USIM card and a laptop. 3.2 Data Service The E870 supports the following data services:
CS domain data service based on WCDMA/GSM
PS domain data service based on HSDPA/WCDMA/EDGE/GPRS You can send/receive e-mails, surf the Internet, and download files through an established wireless data channel. Enter *99# or *98# to launch the PS domain data service. On the dashboard, you can select a network type for the PS domain data service. The operation procedures of the CS domain data service are similar as that of the PS domain data service except the access number. Contact your service provider to get the access number. Issue 03 (2007-08-13) Commercial in Confidence Page 16 of 25 HUAWEI E870 HSPA Data Card V100R001 Product Description 4 System Architecture 4.1 System Architecture Figure 4-1 shows the diagram of the system architecture. Figure 4-1 System architecture diagram PC/Laptop Application management E870 Application system Protocol stack processing Bottom layer drivers
(including USB driver) P a l t f i o r m s e r v c e s u b s y s t e m Radio frequency module Baseband signal processing User Interface Express Card USB Interface USB Driver USB Interface DMSS Hardware module Background module PC driver Issue 03 (2007-08-13) Commercial in Confidence Page 17 of 25 4.2 Functional Modules Radio Frequency (RF) Module HUAWEI E870 HSPA Data Card V100R001 Product Description It sends/receives radio signals and modulates/demodulates between RF signals and baseband signals. Baseband Signal Processing It processes HSDPA/WCDMA/EDGE/GPRS/GSM baseband digital signals, including:
Modulate/Demodulate HSDPA/WCDMA baseband, Modulate/Demodulate EDGE/GPRS/GSM baseband, Encode/Decode HSDPA/WCDMA channel, Encode/Decode EDGE/GPRS/GSM channel. Bottom Layer Driver It drives peripherals and implements the Plug&Play function. Peripherals include universal serial bus (USB), LED and SIM/USIM. Platform Service Subsystem It initializes programs, diagnoses, downloads data and serves as a watchdog. Protocol Stack System It processes Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols of HSDPA/WCDMA/GSM/GPRS/EDGE. Application System It sends laptop commands to the bottom layer protocol for processing and returns the value to the laptop. Current application includes call management, message management, and CS/PS domain service management. User Interface It provides interfaces to connect peripherals. Interfaces are for LED, SIM/USIM, and external antenna. Express Card USB It provides the USB interface as defined in the ExpressCard Standard. USB driver function is realized on a laptop. The functions help exchange information between the dashboard and the E870. Application Management It realizes the message sending/receiving function on a laptop. It provides the CS/PS domain Web-browsing interface. Also, it refreshes the E870 status periodically. Issue 03 (2007-08-13) Commercial in Confidence Page 18 of 25 HUAWEI E870 HSPA Data Card V100R001 Product Description 5 Packing List Table 5-1 lists the packing list of the E870. Table 5-1 Packing list Item HUAWEI E870 data card Adapter HUAWEI E870 data card quick start Certificate of conformance Quantity 1 1 1 1 Remarks Standard Standard Standard Standard Issue 03 (2007-08-13) Commercial in Confidence Page 19 of 25 HUAWEI E870 HSPA Data Card V100R001 Product Description 6 Technical Reference 6.1 Layer 1 Specifications (Physical)
Examples of Channel Coding and Multiplexing TR 25.944 (V3.3.0)
Physical LayerGeneral Description TS 25.201 (V3.1.0)
Physical Channels and Mapping of Transport Channels onto Physical Channels
(FDD) TS 25.211 (V3.5.0)
Multiplexing and Channel Coding (FDD) TS 25.212 (V3.5.0)
Spreading and Modulation (FDD) TS 25.213 (V3.4.0)
Physical LayerProcedures (FDD) TS 25.214 (V3.5.0)
Physical LayerMeasurements (FDD) TS 25.215 (V3.5.0) 6.2 Layer 2 Specifications (MAC/RLC)
MAC Protocol Specification TS 25.321 (V3.6.0)
RLC Protocol Specification TS 25.322 (V3.5.0) 6.3 Layer 3 Specifications (RRC)
UE Interlayer Procedures in Connected Mode TS 25.303 (V3.6.0)
UE Procedures in Idle Mode TS 25.304 (V3.5.0)
RRC Protocol Specification TS 25.331 (V3.5.0) 6.4 Layer 3 NAS/Core Network (MCM)
Architectural Requirements for Release 1999 TS 23.121 (V3.5.1)
NAS Functions Related to Mobile Station (MS) in Idle Mode TS 23.122 (V3.5.0)
Mobile Radio Interface Signaling Layer 3General Aspects TS 24.007 (V3.6.0)
Mobile Radio Interface Layer 3 SpecificationCore Network TS 24.008 (V3.6.0)
PP SMS Support on Mobile Radio Interface TS24.011 (V3.5.0) Issue 03 (2007-08-13) Commercial in Confidence Page 20 of 25 6.5 GSM Protocol Specifications HUAWEI E870 HSPA Data Card V100R001 Product Description
Mobile Radio Interface Layer 3 Specification, Radio Resource Control Protocol TS 04.18 (V8.10.0)
Mobile StationBase Station System (MSBSS) interface; Data Link (DL) Layer Specification TS 04.06 (V8.11.0)
Digital Cellular Telecommunications System (Phase 2+); Multiplexing and Multiple Access on the Radio Path TS 05.02 (V8.9.0) Technical Specification Group GERAN; Channel coding TS 05.03 (V8.6.1)
Digital Cellular Telecommunications System (Phase 2+); Radio Subsystem Link Control TS 05.08 (V8.a.0)
Digital Cellular Telecommunications System (Phase 2+); Radio Subsystem Synchronization TS 05.10 (V8.8.0) 6.6 GPRS Protocol Specifications
Overall Description of the GPRS Radio Interface; stage 2 TS 3.64 (V8.8.0)
Mobile Radio Interface Layer 3 Specification TS 04.08 (V8.0.0)
Mobile Radio Interface Layer 3 Specification: Radio Resource Control Protocol TS 04.18 (V8.10.0)
General Packet Radio Service (GPRS): Mobile Station (MS)Base Station System (BSS) interface; Radio Link Control/Medium Access Control (RLC/MAC) protocol TS 04.60 (V8.10.0)
Mobile StationServing GPRS Support Node (MS-SGSN) Logical Link Control
(LLC) Layer Specification TS 04.64 (V8.6.0)
Mobile StationServing GPRS Support Node (MS-SGSN); Subnetwork Dependent Convergence Protocol (SNDCP) TS 04.65 (V8.1.0)
Multiplexing and Multiple Access on the Radio Path TS 05.02 (V8.9.0)
Channel Coding TS 05.03 (V8.6.1)
Modulation TS 05.04 (V8.3.0)
Radio Transmission and Reception TS 05.05 (V8.10.0)
General Packet Radio Service (GPRS); Stage 1 TS 22.060 (V3.5.0)
Mobile Execution Environment (MexE) TS 23.057 (V3.4.0)
General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) Service description; stage 2 TS 23.060
(V8.8.0) 6.7 General Specifications
UE Capability Requirements TR 21.904 (V3.3.0)
UE Radio Access Capabilities TR 25.926 (V3.2.0)
Vocabulary TR 25.990 (V3.0.0)
Radio Interface Protocol Architecture TS 25.301 (V3.6.0)
Services Provided by the Physical Layer TS 25.302 (V3.7.0)
Synchronization in UTRAN Stage 2 TS 25.402 (V3.4.0) Issue 03 (2007-08-13) Commercial in Confidence Page 21 of 25 HUAWEI E870 HSPA Data Card V100R001 Product Description 6.8 Performance/Test Specifications
UE Radio Transmission and Reception (FDD) TS 25.101 (V3.5.0)
Common Test Environments for User Equipment (UE) TS 34.108 (V3.2.0)
Special Conformance Testing Functions TS 34.109 (V3.2.0)
User Equipment (UE) Conformance Specification; Part 1: Protocol Conformance Terminal Conformance Specification TS 34.121 (V3.3.0) TS 34.123-1 (V3.2.0)
User Equipment (UE) Conformance Specification; Part 2: Protocol Conformance TS 34.123-2 (V3.2.0) Terminal Conformance Specification, Radio Transmission and Reception (FDD) TS 34.121 (V3.3.0)
S48 User Equipment (UE) Conformance Specification; Part 2: Implementation Conformance Statement (ICS) Specification TS 34.123-2 (V3.2.0) 6.9 USIM Specifications
SIM and IC Card Requirements TS 21.111 (V3.3.0)
3rd Gen. Partnership Proj Tech. Spec. Group Terminals; SIM App. Toolkit (USAT) TS 31.111 (V3.3.0) Issue 03 (2007-08-13) Commercial in Confidence Page 22 of 25 HUAWEI E870 HSPA Data Card V100R001 Product Description A Acronyms and Abbreviations 3GPP A AMR C CPU CS CS #
D DCS DL E EDGE G GSM GPRS H HSDPA HSPA 3rd Generation Partnership Project Adaptive Multi-rate Codec Central Processing Unit Circuit Switched domain Coding Scheme Digital Cellular System Downlink Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution Global System for Mobile Communications General Packet Radio Service (System) High Speed Downlink Packet Access High Speed Packet Access Issue 03 (2007-08-13) Commercial in Confidence Page 23 of 25 HUAWEI E870 HSPA Data Card V100R001 Product Description HSUPA L LED M MAC MCS #
N NAS P PCMCIA PCSC PIN PS PUK R RAM RLC RRC S SIM SMS U UE UL UMTS USB High Speed Uplink Packet Access Light-emitting Diode Media Access Control Modulation Coding Scheme Network Access Server Personal Computer Memory Card International Association Personal Computer Smart Card Personal Identification Number Packet Switched Domain PIN Unblocking Key Random Access Memory Radio Link Control Radio Resource Control Subscriber Identity Module Short Messaging Service User Equipment Uplink Universal Mobile Telecommunications System Universal Serial Bus Issue 03 (2007-08-13) Commercial in Confidence Page 24 of 25 HUAWEI E870 HSPA Data Card V100R001 Product Description UMTS Subscriber Identity Module Wideband Code Division Multiple Access USIM W WCDMA Issue 03 (2007-08-13) Commercial in Confidence Page 25 of 25