Linkplay Technology Inc. A128 SOM Datasheet Rev.03 A128 SOM Datasheet Rev. 03 Confidential of Linkplay Technology Inc. 1 Linkplay Technology Inc. A128 SOM Datasheet Rev.03 Table of Contents A128 SOM Datasheet ................................................................................................................................. 1 Rev. 03 ........................................................................................................................................................ 1 1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 3 1.1 A128 Parameters................................................................................................................ 3 1.2 A128 Overview.................................................................................................................. 4 1.3 A128 Dimension ................................................................................................................ 4 2 A128 Specification ............................................................................................................................... 5 2.1 Application Block Diagram ............................................................................................... 5 2.2 Application Processor ........................................................................................................ 6 eMCP ................................................................................................................................. 6 2.3 2.4 PMIC-PMS405 .................................................................................................................. 6 2.5 WLAN-BT ......................................................................................................................... 6 2.5.1 WCN3999 ............................................................................................................................... 6 2.5.2 QCA9377-3 ............................................................................................................................. 7 3 Hardware and Mechanical .................................................................................................................... 7 3.1 General Specification ........................................................................................................ 7 3.2 Hardware Interface ............................................................................................................ 7 4 Software Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 11 4.1 Feature List ...................................................................................................................... 11 5 Mechanical Dimensions ..................................................................................................................... 12 6 Environmental Characteristics ........................................................................................................... 13 6.1 Environmental Ratings .................................................................................................... 13 6.2 Electrostatic Discharge Specifications ............................................................................ 13 7 PCBA Picture and Package ................................................................................................................ 14 7.1 A128 Pictures .................................................................................................................. 14 7.2 Package ............................................................................................................................ 15 7.3 Qty and Weight .............................................................................................................. 15 8 Revision History ................................................................................................................................. 15 Confidential of Linkplay Technology Inc. 2 Linkplay Technology Inc. A128 SOM Datasheet Rev.03 A128 SOM: QCS405 + PMS405 + WCN3999 2x2 11ac/BT5.1 connectivity + QCA9377-3 System-
1 Overview on-Module. 1.1 A128 Parameters Key parameters of A128 are shown in Table 1-1 No. Type Description SoC Qualcomm QCS405 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 eMCP PMIC LPDDR3 eMMC5.1 Qualcomm PMS405 WLAN-BT Qualcomm WCN3999 Parameters 64-bit Arm CortexA53 quad-core, supports up to 12 Dolby channels 1GByte 32-bit wide memory support for up to 800MHz 8GByte Optimized for the QCS405 2x2 MIMO with IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac WLAN standards Bluetooth 5.0 + LE 5G 1x1 802.11 a/n/ac 10M/100M/1000M USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 with Type-C x3 x4 Supports 4 D-MIC x1 x2 x40 Table 1-1 A128 Parameters Qualcomm QCA9377-3 Ethernet RGMII USB I2S I2C PDM IR IN UART GPIO Interface Confidential of Linkplay Technology Inc. 3 Linkplay Technology Inc. A128 SOM Datasheet Rev.03 1.2 A128 Overview 1.3 A128 Dimension Figure 1-2 A128 Top View Confidential of Linkplay Technology Inc. 4 Linkplay Technology Inc. A128 SOM Datasheet Rev.03 Figure 1-3 A128 Bottom View 2 A128 Specification 2.1 Application Block Diagram Figure 2-1 Application Block Diagram Confidential of Linkplay Technology Inc. 5 Linkplay Technology Inc. A128 SOM Datasheet Rev.03 2.2 Application Processor The QCS405 device is an audio/Wi-Fi SoC for use in the smart Speaker, Smart Assistant, Mesh router and Soundbar markets. It includes a 64-bit ARM Cortex-A53 Quad-core application processor. QCS405 supports up to 12 channels. Figure 2-2 QCS405 Subsystem 2.3 eMCP 32-bit 8Gb LPDDR31866MHz eMMC Data transfer rate: up to 400MB/s MMC I/F Clock frequency: 0~200MHz 2.4 PMIC-PMS405 System-clock and sleep-clock sources for QCS405 chipset Two RF (low noise) outputs One BB (low-noise) output Sleep-clock output SPMI RCS support for interrupt communication 2.5 WLAN-BT 2.5.1 WCN3999 2x2 802.11ac with MU-MIMO 160 MHz & DBS support Concurrent operation for WLAN and BT with and without dedicated BT antenna Confidential of Linkplay Technology Inc. 6 Linkplay Technology Inc. A128 SOM Datasheet Rev.03 RF performance meets all carrier requirements 2.5.2 QCA9377-3 1x1 802.11a/n/ac (5GHz only) Low-power SDIO 3.0 interface for WLAN 3 Hardware and Mechanical 3.1 General Specification No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Working voltage Working current Standby current Wi-Fi working distance Bluetooth working distance Interface PCB thickness 5V TBD TBD TBD TBD 3.2 Hardware Interface A128 Pin map is shown as Figure 3-1:
Items Specification RGMII, USB, I2S, I2C, PDM, GPIO, UART 1.4mm Table 3-1 General Specification Confidential of Linkplay Technology Inc. 7 Linkplay Technology Inc. A128 SOM Datasheet Rev.03 Pin definition of connectors:
Figure 3-1 A128 Pin Map Confidential of Linkplay Technology Inc. 8 Linkplay Technology Inc. A128 SOM Datasheet Rev.03 Pin No. Pin Name Pin No. Pin Name CN7 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 43 45 47 49 51 53 55 57 59 GND GND GND GPIO_22 BLSP1_I2C_SCL BLSP1_I2C_SDA GPIO_23 GND GND BLSP2_I2C_SCL BLSP2_UART_RX BLSP2_I2C_SDA BLSP2_UART_TX GPIO_77 LPI_UART3_RX LPI_UART3_TX GPIO_33 BLSP4_I2C_SDA BLSP4_I2C_SCL GND GND I2S2_WS EXT_MCLK1 BLSP5_UART_RX BLSP5_UART_TX DMIC1_DATA DMIC2_CLK JTAG_TCK JTAG_TDO JTAG_TRST_N 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 GND GND GND GND GND EXT_MCLK0 I2S1_WS I2S1_DATA0 I2S1_DATA2 I2S1_DATA4 I2S1_DATA5 I2S1_DATA6 I2S1_DATA1 I2S1_DATA3 I2S1_DATA7 I2S1_SCK I2S2_DATA3 I2S2_DATA0 I2S2_SCK I2S2_DATA2 I2S2_DATA1 I2S4_SCK I2S4_WS I2S4_DATA0 I2S4_DATA1 DMIC1_CLK DMIC2_DATA JTAG_TMS JTAG_TDI JTAG_SRST_N Confidential of Linkplay Technology Inc. 9 Linkplay Technology Inc. A128 SOM Datasheet Rev.03 RGMII_INT GND RGMII_WOL_INT RGMII_CK_RX RGMII_CK_TX RGMII_CTL_RX Pin No. 1 Pin Name Pin Name CN8 Pin No. 2 61 63 65 67 69 71 73 75 77 79 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 RGMII_TX_2 RGMII_CTL_TX RGMII_TX_3 RGMII_TX_1 RGMII_TX_0 ETH_RESET_N GND VPH_PWR VPH_PWR VREG_L13_3P3 VCC_BUCK_3P3 VCC_BUCK_3P3 VREG_L12_3P3 PA_THERM3 QCS_PS_HOLD QCS_RESIN_N PA_THERM1 BLSP5_I2C_SCL GND BLSP5_I2C_SDA GPIO_54 GPIO_53 GPIO_59 62 64 66 68 70 72 74 76 78 80 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 RGMII_RX_1 RGMII_RX_2 RGMII_RX_3 RGMII_RX_0 RGMII_MDIO RGMII_MDC GND VPH_PWR VPH_PWR GND GND GND VREG_L7_1P8 PON_1 KPDPWR_N WCD_MCLK PM_GPIO3 VREG_L6_1P8 GND LPI_GPIO_5 LPI_GPIO_2 LPI_GPIO_4 LPI_GPIO_3 Confidential of Linkplay Technology Inc. 10 Linkplay Technology Inc. A128 SOM Datasheet Rev.03 BTB_USB1_HS_ID QCS_RESOUT_N 33 35 37 39 41 43 45 47 49 51 53 55 57 59 61 63 65 67 69 71 73 75 77 79 GPIO_80 LPI_GPIO_7 GPIO_81 USB0_HS_ID USB_SS_TX0_M USB_SS_TX0_P USB0_HS_DM USB0_HS_DP GND GPIO_35 GPIO_34 SPDIFRX_OPT1 SPDIFRX_OPT0 GPIO_45 GPIO_42 GPIO_78 GPIO_56 GPIO_55 GPIO_47 GPIO_48 GPIO_50 GPIO_39 GND 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 62 64 66 68 70 72 74 76 78 80 SPDIFRX_COAX LPI_GPIO_6 GND GND USB_SS_RX0_P USB_SS_RX0_M USB1_HS_DM USB1_HS_DP GPIO_16 GPIO_14 GPIO_15 GPIO_21 GPIO_79 GPIO_44 GPIO_46 GPIO_41 GPIO_58 GPIO_57 GPIO_51 GPIO_49 GPIO_52 GPIO_40 GND Table 3-2 Pin Name 4 Software Introduction 4.1 Feature List Amazon Alexa build in Confidential of Linkplay Technology Inc. 11 Linkplay Technology Inc. A128 SOM Datasheet Rev.03 Music stream protocol Music content Support Spotify Connect, Airplay2, DLNA and QPlay protocol Support iHeartRadio, Napster/Rhapsody, Tidal, Deezer, Qobuz, Audible, Radio.de, NPR Qingting FM, QQ FM, Douban FM inside, with the help of App, you can search, stream, playback and preset the music of the above music services. Multiroom Music format Support multiroom. Support Airplay, Spotify, Bluetooth, Aux-in multiroom playback. HTTP/HTTPS/RTSP/MMS/TS protocol HLS/ASX/M3U playlist format MP3/AAC/FLAC/ALAC/WMA/APE/OGG codec BT sink and source Support 5.0A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HID profiles Support BLE Support EDR Preset 5 Mechanical Dimensions L x W: 75mm x 48mm, 1.27mm pitch dual row SMT pin headers With the help of App, you can store the music playlist in the A128. Then the end user can play the playlist by the button/voice or timer even without the App. Confidential of Linkplay Technology Inc. 12 Linkplay Technology Inc. A128 SOM Datasheet Rev.03 Figure 3-1 A128 Length and Width Figure 3-2 A128 Pin Header Dimension 6 Environmental Characteristics 6.1 Environmental Ratings The environmental ratings are shown as following table. Characteristic Ambient Operating Temperature Range Operating Temperature Range Storage Temperature Range Without Operation Relative humidity Conditions/Comments Value
-5 ~ 40
-5 ~ 70
-5 ~ 45 Less than 80 Less than 60 Units
Operating Storage 6.2 Electrostatic Discharge Specifications Extreme caution must be exercised to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage. Proper use of wrist and heel grounding straps to discharge static electricity is required when handling these devices. Always store unused material in its antistatic packaging. ESD Specifications Type Symbol ESD Rating Unit ESD Handling ESD_HAND_HBM Machine Model ESD_HAND_MM Condition Human Body Model Contact Discharge per JEDEC EID/JESD22-A114 Machine Model Contact 1000 30 V V Confidential of Linkplay Technology Inc. 13 Linkplay Technology Inc. A128 SOM Datasheet Rev.03
(MM) CDM ESD_HAND_CDM 300 V Charged Device Model Contact Discharge per JEDEC EIA/JESD22-C101 7 PCBA Picture and Package RoHS, REACH and MSDS compliant. 7.1 A128 Pictures Notes:
Confidential of Linkplay Technology Inc. 14 Linkplay Technology Inc. A128 SOM Datasheet Rev.03 7.2 Package 7.3 Qty and Weight Weight of 1piece with antistatic bag:
One tray:
Weight of one tray:
One carton:
Total Qty of one carton:
Total weight of one carton:
8 Revision History Revision 01 02 03 Date Originator 08/18/2020 Tonny Wang 09/11/2020 Tonny Wang 11/03/2020 Alex Wang Comments First revision release. Update pin name, pin map and overview. Add software feature list. Confidential of Linkplay Technology Inc. 15 Linkplay Technology Inc. A128 SOM Datasheet Rev.03 NOTICE:
please keep this product and accessories attached to the places which children can't touch;
do not splash water or other liquid onto this product, otherwise it may cause damage;
do not put this product near the heat source or direct sunlight, otherwise it may cause deformation or malfunction;
please keep this product away from flammable or naked flame;
please do not repair this product by yourself. Only qualified personnel can be repaired. 1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body
- English:
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canadas licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
- French:
Cet appareil contient des metteurs / rcepteurs exempts de licence conformes aux RSS (RSS) d'Innovation, Sciences et Dveloppement conomique Canada. L'exploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement."
Confidential of Linkplay Technology Inc. 16 Linkplay Technology Inc. A128 SOM Datasheet Rev.03 Integration instructions for host product manufacturers according to KDB 996369 D03 OEM Manual v01 2.2 List of applicable FCC rules FCC Part 15 Subpart C 15.247 & 15.209&407 2.3 Specific operational use conditions The module is a WIFI+BT Module IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2T/2R +1T/1R Operation Frequency: 2402-2480MHz/2412-2462/5150~5850MHz The module can be used for mobile or portable applications with a maximum antenna. The host manufacturer installing this module into their product must ensure that the final composit product complies with the FCC requirements by a technical assessment or evaluation to the FCC rules, including the transmitter operaition. The host manufacturer has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the user's manual of the end product which integrates this module. The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual. 2.4 Limited module procedures Not applicable. The module is a Single module and complies with the requirement of FCC Part 15.212. 2.5 Trace antenna designs Not applicable. The module has its own antenna, and doesnt need a hosts printed board microstrip trace antenna etc. 2.6 RF exposure considerations The module must be installed in the host equipment such that at least 20cm is maintained between the antenna and users body; and if RF exposure statement or module layout is changed, then the host product manufacturer required to take responsibility of the module through a change in FCC ID or new application. The FCC ID of the module cannot be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the host manufacturer will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization. 2.7 Antennas Antenna Specification are as follows:
This device is intended only for host manufacturers under the following conditions:
The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna;
The module shall be only used with the internal antenna(s) that has been originally tested and certified with this module. The antenna must be either permanently attached or employa unique antenna coupler. As long as the conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the host manufacturer is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed (for example, digital device emissions, PC peripheral requirements, etc.). 2.8 Label and compliance information Host product manufacturers need to provide a physical or e-label stating Contains FCC ID: 2ANOG-A128 with their finished product. 2.9 Information on test modes and additional testing requirements Host manufacturer must perfom test of radiated & conducted emission and spurious emission, etc according to the actual test modes for a stand-alone modular transmitter in a host, as well as for multiple simultaneously transmitting modules or other transmitters in a host product. Only when all the test results of test modes comply with FCC requirements, then the end product can be sold legally. 2.10 Additional testing, Part 15 Subpart B disclaimer The modular transmitter is only FCC authorized for FCC Part 15 Subpart C 15.247 & 15.209 and that the host product manufacturer is responsible for compliance to any other FCC rules that apply to the host not covered by the modular transmitter grant of certification. If the grantee markets their product as being Part 15 Subpart B compliant (when it also contains unintentional-radiator digital circuity), then the grantee shall provide a notice stating that the final host product still requires Part 15 Subpart B compliance testing with the modular transmitter installed. Confidential of Linkplay Technology Inc. 17 Linkplay Technology Inc. A128 SOM Datasheet Rev.03 Federal Communication Commission Statement (FCC, U.S.) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Caution:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. IMPORTANT NOTES Co-location warning:
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. OEM integration instructions:
This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:
The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna. The module shall be only used with the external antenna(s) that has been originally tested and certified with this module. As long as the conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed (for example, digital device emissions, PC peripheral requirements, etc.). Validity of using the module certification:
In the event that these conditions cannot be met (for example certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization for this module in combination with the host equipment is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID of the module cannot be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization. End product labeling:
The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: 2ANOG-A128 Information that must be placed in the end user manual:
The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the user's manual of the end product which integrates this module. The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual. Confidential of Linkplay Technology Inc. 18