Product Technical Specification AirPrime HL6528RDx Rev 2.0 December 08, 2015 1 December 08, 2015 Important Notice Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or be totally lost. Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such as the Sierra Wireless modem are used in a normal manner with a well-constructed network, the Sierra Wireless modem should not be used in situations where failure to transmit or receive data could result in damage of any kind to the user or any other party, including but not limited to personal injury, death, or loss of property. Sierra Wireless accepts no responsibility for damages of any kind resulting from delays or errors in data transmitted or received using the Sierra Wireless modem, or for failure of the Sierra Wireless modem to transmit or receive such data. Safety and Hazards Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in areas where cellular modems are not advised without proper device certifications. These areas include environments where cellular radio can interfere such as explosive atmospheres, medical equipment, or any other equipment which may be susceptible to any form of radio interference. The Sierra Wireless modem can transmit signals that could interfere with this equipment. Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in any aircraft, whether the aircraft is on the ground or in flight. In aircraft, the Sierra Wireless modem MUST BE POWERED OFF. When operating, the Sierra Wireless modem can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard systems. Note:
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Consult our website for up-to-date product descriptions, documentation, application notes, firmware upgrades, troubleshooting tips, and press releases: www.sierrawireless.com Contents 1.9. 1.8.1. 1.8.2. 1.8.3. 1.8.4. 1.1. 1.2. 1.3. 1.4. 1.5. 1.6. 1.7. 1.8. 1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 7 Common Flexible Form Factor (CF3) ............................................................................... 7 Physical Dimensions ....................................................................................................... 8 General Features ............................................................................................................ 8 GNSS Features ............................................................................................................... 9 Interfaces ........................................................................................................................ 9 Connection Interface ..................................................................................................... 10 ESD .............................................................................................................................. 10 Environmental and Certifications ................................................................................... 11 Environmental Specifications ................................................................................. 11 Regulatory ............................................................................................................. 11 RoHS Directive Compliant ..................................................................................... 11 Disposing of the Product ........................................................................................ 12 References .................................................................................................................... 12 2. DETAILED INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 13 Power Supply ................................................................................................................ 13 Current Consumption .................................................................................................... 13 VGPIO ........................................................................................................................... 15 BAT_RTC ...................................................................................................................... 15 UIM Interface................................................................................................................. 16 UIMx_DET ............................................................................................................. 17 USB Interface ................................................................................................................ 17 Electrical Information for Digital I/O ............................................................................... 18 3. MECHANICAL DRAWINGS ................................................................................. 20 4. REGULATORY LEGAL INFORMATION ............................................................. 22 Label ............................................................................................................................. 22 FCC Regulations ........................................................................................................... 22 RF Exposure Information .............................................................................................. 23 IC Regulations ............................................................................................................... 23 CE ................................................................................................................................. 24 5. TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS .......................................................................... 25 2.1. 2.2. 2.3. 2.4. 2.5. 4.1. 4.2. 4.3. 4.4. 4.5. 2.6. 2.7. 2.5.1. List of Figures Figure 1. Figure 2. Figure 3. Figure 4. Figure 5. Figure 6. AirPrime HL6528RDx Module Mechanical Overview .................................................... 10 UIMx Implementation Example ..................................................................................... 17 AirPrime HL6528RDx (angular view) ............................................................................. 20 AirPrime HL6528RDx (side view) .................................................................................. 20 AirPrime HL6528RDx Module (top view) ....................................................................... 21 AirPrime HL6528RDx Module (bottom view with dimensions) ....................................... 21 Rev 2.0 December 08, 2015 5 List of Tables Table 1. Table 2. Table 3. Table 4. Table 5. Table 6. Table 7. Table 8. Table 9. Table 10. Table 11. Table 12. Table 13. Table 14. Table 15. Table 16. Table 17. Table 18. Table 19. Table 20. Supported Frequencies ................................................................................................... 7 AirPrime HL6528RDx Features ....................................................................................... 8 GNSS Capabilities .......................................................................................................... 9 ESD Specifications ........................................................................................................ 10 AirPrime HL6528RDx Module Environmental Specifications ......................................... 11 Power Supply ................................................................................................................ 13 Current Consumption .................................................................................................... 13 Current Consumption per Power Supply (VBATT / VBATT_PA) ................................... 14 VGPIO Electrical Characteristics ................................................................................... 15 BAT_RTC Electrical Characteristics .............................................................................. 16 Electrical Characteristics of UIMx .................................................................................. 16 USB Pad Description .................................................................................................... 17 USB_VBUS Electrical Characteristics ........................................................................... 17 Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics Input/Output Voltage .......................................... 18 Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics Group 1 Input/Output Current ............................ 18 Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics Group 2 Input/Output Current ............................ 19 Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics Group 3 Input/Output Current ............................ 19 Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics Group 4 Input/Output Current ............................ 19 AirPrime HL6528RDx FCC IDs ..................................................................................... 22 AirPrime HL6528RDx IC ............................................................................................... 24 Rev 2.0 December 08, 2015 6 1. Introduction The HL6528RDx series of embedded modules were created to improve, expand and enhance the design of the existing HL6528x. This document defines the high level product features and illustrates the interfaces for the AirPrime HL6528RDx, and covers the hardware aspects of the product series, including electrical and mechanical. Redesigned variants covered in this document are:
HL6528RD HL6528RD-G HL6528RD-2.8V HL6528RD-G2.8V The AirPrime HL6528RD and HL6528RD-G modules are 1.8V IO modules as defined in section Error! Reference source not found. Error! Reference source not found.. 2.8V IO variants are also available, and defined throughout this document as HL6528RD-2.8V and HL6528RD-G2.8V. HL6528RDx denotes applicability to all four variants. The AirPrime HL6528RDx belongs to the AirPrime HL Series from Essential Connectivity Module family. This is an industrial-grade quad-band GSM/GPRS Embedded Wireless Module, designed for the automotive market and any other market with similar quality and life-time support requirements. The following table enumerates the frequencies supported by the HL6528RDx module. Table 1. Supported Frequencies RF Band GSM 850 E-GSM 900 DCS 1800 PCS 1900 Transmit band (Tx) Receive band (Rx) Maximum Output Power 824 to 849 MHz 880 to 915 MHz 1710 to 1785 MHz 1850 to 1910 MHz 869 to 894 MHz 925 to 960 MHz 1805 to 1880 MHz 1930 to 1990 MHz 2 Watts GSM and GPRS 2 Watts GSM and GPRS 1 Watt GSM and GPRS 1 Watt GSM and GPRS This module supports a large variety of interfaces such as Analog and Digital Audio, as well as Dual UIM Single Standby to provide customers with the highest level of flexibility in implementing high-end solutions. In addition, both AirPrime HL6528RD-G and HL6528RD-G2.8V modules also embed a high-performance GNSS receiver. 1.1. Common Flexible Form Factor (CF3) The AirPrime HL6528RDx module belongs to the Common Flexible Form Factor (CF3) family of modules. This family consists of a series of WWAN modules that share the same mechanical dimensions (same width and length with varying thicknesses) and footprint. The CF3 form factor provides a unique solution to a series of problems faced commonly in the WWAN module space as it:
Accommodates multiple radio technologies (from 2G to LTE advanced) and band groupings Supports bit-pipe (Essential Module Series) and value add (Smart Module Series) solutions Offers electrical and functional compatibility Provides Direct Mount as well as Socketability depending on customer needs Rev 2.0 December 08, 2015 7 Product Technical Specification 1.2. Physical Dimensions The AirPrime HL6528RDx modules are compact, robust, fully shielded modules with the following dimensions:
Introduction Length: 23 mm Width: 22 mm Thickness: 2.50 mm (including the label) Weight : 2.25g (TBC) Note:
Dimensions specified above are typical values. 1.3. General Features The table below summarizes the AirPrime HL6528RDx module features. Table 2. AirPrime HL6528RDx Features Feature Description GSM Output Power GPRS Audio Interface UIM Interface Application Interface SMS Supplementary Services Class 4 (2 W) for GSM 850 and E-GSM 900 Class 1 (1 W) for DCS 1800 and PCS 1900 Quad-band GSM 850/E-GSM 900/DCS 1800/PCS 1900 GPRS Multi-slot class 10 R99 support PBCCH support Coding schemes: CS1 to CS4 Analog and Digital interfaces Supports Full Rate (FR), Enhanced Full Rate (EFR), Half Rate (HR) and Adaptive Multi Rate (AMR) Noise reduction and echo cancellation DTMF generation Dual UIM Single Standby support Supports UIM application tool kit with proactive UIM commands 1.8V/3.0V support for UIM1 and UIM2 Full set of AT commands for GSM/GPRS including GSM 07.07 and 07.05 AT command sets Comprehensive set of dedicated AT commands for M2M applications SMS class 0,1 and 2 SMS MT, MO SMS storage into UIM card or Flash memory Concatenation of MT SMS Call Forwarding Call Barring Multiparty Service Call Waiting Call Hold USSD Automatic answer Product Technical Specification Introduction Feature RTC Description Real Time Clock (RTC) with calendar and alarm Temperature Sensor Temperature monitoring Alarms 1.4. GNSS Features The table below summarizes the GNSS capabilities of the AirPrime HL6528RD-G and HL6528RD-
G2.8V modules. Table 3. GNSS Capabilities Feature Description GPS GLONASS SBAS (TBC) Channels Antenna Assistance data L1 band (CDMA 1575.42 MHz) L1 Band (FDMA 1602MHz) WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN, QZSS 52 Passive or active antenna support Server-generated Extended Ephemeris Interfaces 1.5. The AirPrime HL6528RD and HL6528RD-2.8V modules provide the following interfaces and peripheral connectivity:
1x Backup Battery Interface 2x 1.8V/3V UIM 1x USB 1.1 8x GPIOs, 4 of which have multiplexes 1x 8-wire UART 1x Active Low PWR_ON_N 1x Active Low RESET_IN_N 2x ADC 2x System Clock Out 1x Analog Audio Interface (Differential input/output) 1x Digital Audio 1x I2C 1x Debug Interface 1x JTAG Interface 1x GSM Antenna 1x 2G TX Burst Indicator Product Technical Specification Introduction In addition to the interfaces above, the AirPrime HL6528RD-G and HL6528RD-G2.8V modules also provide the following interfaces and peripheral connectivity:
GPS Antenna External LNA Enable/Disable Pulse Per Second 1.6. Connection Interface The AirPrime HL6528RDx module is an LGA form factor device. All electrical and mechanical connections are made through the 146 pads Land Grid Array (LGA) on the bottom side PCB. Figure 1. AirPrime HL6528RDx Module Mechanical Overview The 146 pads have the following distribution 66 inner signal pads, 1x0.5mm, pitch 0.8mm 1 reference test point (Ground), 1.0mm diameter 7 test point (JTAG), 0.8mm diameter, 1.20mm pitch 64 inner ground pads, 1.0x1.0mm, pitch 1.825mm/1.475mm 4 inner corner ground pads, 1x1mm 4 outer corner ground pads, 1x0.9mm 1.7. ESD Refer to the following table for ESD Specifications. Note:
Information specified in the following table is preliminary and subject to change. Table 4. ESD Specifications Category Connection Specification Operational RF ports Non-operational Host connector interface IEC-61000-4-2 Level (Electrostatic Discharge Immunity Test) ESD protection is highly recommended at the point where the antenna (main and GPS) contacts are exposed. Unless otherwise specified:
JESD22-A114 +/- 1500V Human Body Model JESD22-A115 +/- 150V Machine Model JESD22-C101C +/- 500V Charged Device Model Product Technical Specification Introduction Category Connection Specification Signals SIM connector Other host signals ESD protection is highly recommended at the point where the USIM contacts are exposed, and for any other signals that would be subjected to ESD by the user. 1.8. Environmental and Certifications 1.8.1. Environmental Specifications The environmental specification for both operating and storage conditions are defined in the table below. Table 5. AirPrime HL6528RDx Module Environmental Specifications Conditions Range Operating Class A Operating Class B Storage
-30C to +70C
-40C to +85C
-40C to +90C Class A is defined as the operating temperature ranges that the device:
Shall exhibit normal function during and after environmental exposure. Shall meet the minimum requirements of 3GPP or appropriate wireless standards. Class B is defined as the operating temperature ranges that the device:
Shall remain fully functional during and after environmental exposure Shall exhibit the ability to establish a voice, SMS or DATA call (emergency call) at all times even when one or more environmental constraint exceeds the specified tolerance. Unless otherwise stated, full performance should return to normal after the excessive constraint(s) have been removed. 1.8.2. Regulatory The AirPrime HL6528RDx module is compliant with the following regulations: R&TTE directive, FCC, IC, ANATEL and NCC. 1.8.3. RoHS Directive Compliant The AirPrime HL6528RDx module is compliant with RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU which sets limits for the use of certain restricted hazardous substances. This directive states that from 1st July 2006, new electrical and electronic equipment put on the market does not contain lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) or polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE). Product Technical Specification 1.8.4. Disposing of the Product This electronic product is subject to the EU Directive 2012/19/EU for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). As such, this product must not be disposed of at a municipal waste collection point. Please refer to local regulations for directions on how to dispose of this product in an environmental friendly manner. Introduction 1.9. References
[1] AirPrime HL Series Customer Process Guidelines Reference Number: 4114330
[2] AirPrime HL6528RDx AT Commands Interface Guide Reference Number: 4117743
[3] AirPrime HL Series Development Kit User Guide Reference Number: 4114877 2. Detailed Interface Specifications Note:
If not specified, all electrical values are given for VBATT=3.7V and an operating temperature of 25C. If needed, the AirPrime HL6528RDx module can support two different voltages for VBATT and VBATT_PA power inputs. However, using the same power supply for both signals is recommended. 2.1. Power Supply The AirPrime HL6528RDx module is supplied through the VBATT signal with the following characteristics. Table 6. Power Supply Minimum Typical Maximum VBATT voltage (V) VBATT_PA voltage (V) Full Specification VBATT_PA voltage (V) Extended Range2 3.351 3.351 2.82 3.7 3.7 3.7 4.3 4.3 4.3 1 2 This value has to be guaranteed during the burst No guarantee of 3GPP performances over extended range 2.2. Current Consumption The following table lists the current consumption of the AirPrime HL6528RDx module at different conditions. Note:
Typical values are defined for VBATT/VBATT_PA at 3.7V and 25C, for 50 impedance at all RF ports. Maximum values are provided for VSWR 3:1 with worst conditions among supported ranges of voltage and temperature. Table 7. Current Consumption Parameters GSM Sleep mode (average, mA) Single UIM operation Off mode (HL6528RD and HL6528RD-2.8V) (A) Off mode (HL6528RD-G and HL6528RD-G2.8V) (A) DRX2 DRX5 DRX9 DRX2 DRX5 DRX9 E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 (PCL=5) DCS 1800 / PCS 1900 (PCL=0) E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 (PCL=5) DCS 1800 / PCS 1900 (PCL=0) GSM Sleep mode (average, mA) Dual UIM operation GSM in communication mode (average, mA) GPRS (2 TX, 3 RX) (average, mA) Typical Maximum 200 TBD 1.7 TBD 1.3 TBD TBD TBD 220 150 330 230 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD Rev 2.0 December 08, 2015 13 Product Technical Specification Parameters Peak Current consumption (peak, A) GNSS Acquisition1 (average, mA) GSM registered on network GNSS Acquisition1 (average, mA) GSM in Flight mode GNSS Navigation (1Hz)1 (average, mA) GSM registered on network GNSS Navigation (1Hz)1 (average, mA) GSM in Flight mode GNSS Hibernate mode2 (average, mA) GSM registered on network Detailed Interface Specifications Typical Maximum E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 DCS 1800 / PCS 1900 Max value3 Min value4 Max value3 Min value4 Max value3 Min value4 Max value3 Min value4 Max value3 Min value4 1.5 0.9 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 1 2 3 4 Maximum SVs in view, signal level @-130dBm, high gain configuration Hot start conditions are maintained in Hibernate mode Baseband is running (or no sleep mode allowed) in max value condition. Refer to document [2] AirPrime HL6528RDx AT Commands Interface Guide for sleep mode description. Baseband is in sleep mode in min value condition. Refer to document [2] AirPrime HL6528RDx AT Commands Interface Guide for sleep mode description. Table 8. Current Consumption per Power Supply (VBATT / VBATT_PA) Parameters VBATT_PA VBATT
(HL6528RD and HL6528RD-2.8V) Typical Maximum Peak current (A) GPRS communication mode, 2TX Peak current (A) GSM communication mode, 1TX Average current (mA) GSM communication mode, 1TX Peak current (A) GPRS communication mode, 2TX Peak current (A) GSM communication mode, 1TX Average current (mA) GSM communication mode, 1TX E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 (PCL=5) DCS 1800/ PCS 1900 (PCL=0) E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 (PCL=5) DCS 1800/ PCS 1900 (PCL=0) E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 (PCL=5) DCS 1800/ PCS 1900 (PCL=0) E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 (PCL=5) DCS 1800/ PCS 1900 (PCL=0) E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 (PCL=5) DCS 1800/ PCS 1900 (PCL=0) E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 (PCL=5) DCS 1800/ PCS 1900 (PCL=0) TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD Rev 2.0 December 08, 2015 14 Detailed Interface Specifications Typical Maximum Product Technical Specification Parameters VBATT
(HL6528RD-G and HL6528RD-
G2.8V) Peak current (A) GPRS communication mode, 2TX GNSS Navigation mode Peak current (A) GSM communication mode, 1TX GNSS Navigation mode Average current (mA) GSM communication mode, 1TX GNSS Navigation mode E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 (PCL=5) DCS 1800/ PCS 1900 (PCL=0) TBD TBD E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 (PCL=5) TBD DCS 1800/ PCS 1900 (PCL=0) TBD E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 (PCL=5) TBD DCS 1800/ PCS 1900 (PCL=0) TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 2.3. VGPIO The VGPIO output can be used to:
Pull-up signals such as I/Os Supply the digital transistors driving LEDs The VGPIO output is available when the AirPrime HL6528RDx module is switched ON. Caution:
VGPIO is only on when RESET_IN_N and PWR_ON_N are both at low level. Table 9. VGPIO Electrical Characteristics Parameter Voltage level (V) Current capability active mode (mA) Current capability sleep mode (mA) Line regulation (mV/V) Rise Time(ns) HL6528RD, HL6528RD-G HL6528RD-2.8V, HL6528RD-G2.8V Min 1.70 Typ 1.80 Max Min 1.90 2.7 Typ 2.80
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
50 3 (TBC) 50
(TBC) 6 (TBC)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Remarks Both active mode and sleep mode Max 2.95 50 3 (TBC) 50 Iout = MAX
(TBC) 6 (TBC) Test load capacitor = 30 pF 2.4. BAT_RTC The AirPrime HL6528RDx module provides an input/output to connect a Real Time Clock power supply. This pad is used as a back-up power supply for the internal Real Time Clock. The RTC is supported when VBATT is available but a back-up power supply is needed to save date and hour when VBATT is switched off. Rev 2.0 December 08, 2015 15 Product Technical Specification Detailed Interface Specifications If VBATT is available, the back-up battery can be charged by the internal 2.8 V power supply regulator. Table 10. BAT_RTC Electrical Characteristics Parameter Minimum Typical Maximum Input voltage (V) Input current consumption (A) Output voltage (V) Max charging current (@VBATT=3.6V) (mA) 2.0
-
2.82
-
2.8 2.5 2.8 0.6 3.15 56 3.18
-
Note:
If unused, it is recommended to add a common 10 F capacitor to BAT_RTC. 2.5. UIM Interface The AirPrime HL6528RDx has two physical UIM interfaces one main UIM interface (UIM1), and a second UIM interface (UIM2) reserved for Dual UIM Single Standby option. Both UIM interface allow control of a 1.8V/3V UIM and are fully compliant with GSM 11.11 recommendations related to UIM functions. The five signals used by the UIMx interface are as follows:
UIMx_VCC: power supply UIMx_CLK: clock UIMx_DATA: I/O port UIMx_RESET: reset UIMx_DET: UIM detection (optional) Table 11. Electrical Characteristics of UIMx Parameter UIMx Interface Voltage (V)
(VCC, CLK, DATA, RESET) UIMx_VCC Current (mA) UIMx_VCC Line Regulation
(mV/V) UIMx_VCC Power-up Setting Time (s) from power down Logic 1 of UIMx_DET (V) Logic 0 of UIMx_DET (V) Min 2.7 1.65
-
-
-
2.4 1.4
-
-
Typ 3.0 1.80
-
-
10
-
-
-
-
Max 3.15 1.95 10 50
-
-
-
0.4 0.4 Remarks The appropriate output voltage is auto detected and selected by software Max output current in sleep mode = 3 mA At Iout_Max For HL6528RD-2.8V and HL6528RD-G2.8V For HL6528RD and HL6528RD-G For HL6528RD-2.8V and HL6528RD-G2.8V For HL6528RD and HL6528RD-G Rev 2.0 December 08, 2015 16 Product Technical Specification Detailed Interface Specifications Figure 2. UIMx Implementation Example 2.5.1. UIMx_DET UIMx_DET is used to detect and notify the application about the insertion and removal of a UIM device in the UIM socket connected to the UIM interface (UIM1 or UIM2). When a UIM is inserted, the state of UIMx_DET transitions from logic 0 to logic 1. Inversely, when a UIM is removed, the state of UIM1_DET transitions from logic 1 to logic 0. The GPIO used for UIM1_DET is GPIO3, and the GPIO used for UIM2_DET is GPIO4. 2.6. USB Interface The AirPrime HL6528RDx has one USB interface. USB_VBUS is used for USB connection detection purposes. For details, refer to document [2]
AirPrime HL6528RDx AT Commands Interface Guide. Table 12. USB Pad Description Pad #
Signal Name 12 13 16 USB_D-
USB_D+
USB_VBUS I/O I/O I/O I Function USB data negative USB data position USB VBUS Table 13. USB_VBUS Electrical Characteristics Parameter Input voltage Input current consumption Minimum Typical Maximum Unit 4.75
-
5.0 1 5.25
-
V mA Rev 2.0 December 08, 2015 17 Product Technical Specification 2.7. Electrical Information for Digital I/O The AirPrime HL6528RDx supports four groups of digital interfaces with varying current drain limits. Table 14 Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics Input/Output Voltage provides the input and output voltage values of the digital interfaces, while the succeeding tables provides the input and output current per digital IO group. Digital IO groups are as follows:
Detailed Interface Specifications Group 1:
GPIO2 GPIO6 GPIO7 GPIO8 PPS EXT_LNA_EN Group 2:
UART1 Group 3:
GPIO3 GPIO4 I2C Group 4:
PCM DEBUG_TX Table 14. Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics Input/Output Voltage Parameter Input Voltage-High (V) Input Voltage-Low (V) Output Voltage-High (V) Output Voltage-Low (V) HL6528RD, HL6528RD-G HL6528RD-2.8V, HL6528RD-G2.8V Min 1.6 1.206 Typ Max 2.1 0.15 2.1 0.4 Min 2.6 1.87 Typ Max 3.1 0.15 3.1 0.4 Table 15. Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics Group 1 Input/Output Current Parameter HL6528RD, HL6528RD-G HL6528RD-2.8V, HL6528RD-G2.8V Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Notes Input Current-High(A) Input Current-Low(A) DC Output Current-High (mA) DC Output Current-Low (mA)
-22.5
-82.5
-16 12.5
-6.1 16
-2
-1 2 0.02 Current consumption Current consumption Rev 2.0 December 08, 2015 18 Product Technical Specification Detailed Interface Specifications Table 16. Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics Group 2 Input/Output Current Parameter HL6528RD, HL6528RD-G HL6528RD-2.8V, HL6528RD-G2.8V Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Notes Input Current-High(A) Input Current-Low(A) DC Output Current-High (mA) DC Output Current-Low (mA)
-22.5
-82.5
-1.5 12.5
-6.1 1.5
-22.5
-82.5
-16 12.5
-6.1 16 Current consumption Current consumption Table 17. Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics Group 3 Input/Output Current Parameter HL6528RD, HL6528RD-G HL6528RD-2.8V, HL6528RD-G2.8V Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Notes Input Current-High(A) Input Current-Low(A) DC Output Current-High (mA) DC Output Current-Low (mA)
-2
-1 2 0.02
-22.5
-82.5
-16 12.5
-6.1 16 Current consumption Current consumption Table 18. Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics Group 4 Input/Output Current Parameter HL6528RD, HL6528RD-G HL6528RD-2.8V, HL6528RD-G2.8V Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Notes Input Current-High(A) Input Current-Low(A) DC Output Current-High (mA) DC Output Current-Low (mA)
-22.5
-82.5
-16 12.5
-6.1 16
-22.5
-82.5
-16 12.5
-6.1 16 Current consumption Current consumption Note:
The PCM interface only supports 2.8V even with 1.8V configuration. Rev 2.0 December 08, 2015 19 3. Mechanical Drawings Figure 3. AirPrime HL6528RDx (angular view) Figure 4. AirPrime HL6528RDx (side view) Rev 2.0 December 08, 2015 20 Product Technical Specification Mechanical Drawings Figure 5. AirPrime HL6528RDx Module (top view) Figure 6. AirPrime HL6528RDx Module (bottom view with dimensions) Rev 2.0 December 08, 2015 21 4. Regulatory Legal Information 4.1. Label The AirPrime HL6528RDx module is labeled with its own FCC ID on the shield side. Each HL6528RDx variant has its own FCC ID as listed in the table below. Table 19. AirPrime HL6528RDx FCC IDs Model Name HL6528RD HL6528RD-G HL6528RD-2.8V HL6528RD-G2.8V FCC ID N7NHL6528RD N7NHL6528RDG N7NHL6528RD28V N7NHL6528RDG28V When the module is installed in a customers product, the FCC ID label on the module will not be visible. To avoid this case, an exterior label must be stuck on the surface of the customers product to indicate the FCC ID of the enclosed module. This label can use wording such as the following:
Contains Transmitter module FCC ID: <FCC ID as listed in Table 19 AirPrime HL6528RDx FCC IDs> or Contains FCC ID: <FCC ID as listed in Table 19 AirPrime HL6528RDx FCC IDs>. 4.2. FCC Regulations 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. This device 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 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:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 2. 3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. Rev 2.0 December 08, 2015 22 Regulatory Legal Information Product Technical Specification 4.3. RF Exposure Information This Modular Approval is limited to OEM installation for mobile and fixed applications only. The antenna installation and operating configurations of this transmitter, including any applicable source-
based time-averaging duty factor, antenna gain and cable loss must satisfy MPE categorical Exclusion Requirements of 2.1091. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons, must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter, except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures. The end user has no manual instructions to remove or install the device and a separate approval is required for all other operating configurations, including portable configurations with respect to 2.1093 and different antenna configurations. According to the MPE RF explore report, maximum antenna gain allowed for use with this device is 3.1 dBi for GSM 850 and 2 dBi for PCS 1900. When the module is installed in the host device, the FCC ID label must be visible through a window on the final device or it must be visible when an access panel, door or cover is easily removed. Otherwise, a second label must be placed on the outside of the final device that contains the following text: Contains FCC ID: <FCC ID as listed in Table 19 AirPrime HL6528RDx FCC IDs>
IC Regulations 4.4. IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(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. Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. 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 radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible d'entrainer des comportements non-desirs This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p) is not more than necessary for successful communication. Labeling Requirements for the Host Device (from Section 7.2, RSS RSP-100 issue 10, November 2014): The host device shall be properly labeled to identify the module within the host device. The Industry Canada certification label of a module shall be clearly visible at all times when installed in the host device, otherwise the host device must be labeled to display the Industry Canada certification number of the module, preceded by the words Contains transmitter module, or the word Contains, or similar wording expressing the same meaning, as follows: Contains transmitter module IC: <IC as listed below>. Rev 2.0 December 08, 2015 23 Regulatory Legal Information Product Technical Specification Table 20. AirPrime HL6528RDx IC Model Name HL6528RD HL6528RD-G HL6528RD-2.8V HL6528RD-G2.8V IC 2417C-HL6528RD 2417C-HL6528RDG 2417C-HL6528RD28V 2417C-HL6528RDG28 This device complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the IC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation. Cet appareil est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements de la IC CNR-102 dfinies pour un environnement non contrl. Afin d'viter la possibilit de dpasser les limites d'exposition aux frquences radio de la IC CNR-102, la proximit humaine l'antenne ne doit pas tre infrieure 20 cm (8 pouces) pendant le fonctionnement normal. This radio transmitter (identify the device by certification number, or model number if Category II) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device. 4.5. CE The minimum distance between the user and/or any bystander and the radiating structure of the transmitter is 20cm. Assessment of compliance of the product with the requirements relating to the Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment Directive (EC Directive 1999/5/EC) was performed by Telefication BV (Notified Body No.0560) Rev 2.0 December 08, 2015 24 5. Terms and Abbreviations Abbreviation Definition ADC AGC AT AVL CCB CDMA CF3 CLK CODEC CPU DAC DTR EGNOS EMC EMI EN ESD ETSI FDMA GAGAN GLONASS GND GNSS GPIO GPRS GSM Hi Z IC IMEI I/O LED LNA MAX MIN MSAS N/A PA PC PCB PCL PLL Analog to Digital Converter Automatic Gain Control Attention (prefix for modem commands) Automatic Vehicle Location Customer Carrier Board Code Division Multiple Access Common Flexible Form Factor Clock Coder Decoder Central Processing Unit Digital to Analog Converter Data Terminal Ready European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service Electromagnetic Compatibility Electromagnetic Interference Enable Electrostatic Discharges European Telecommunications Standards Institute Frequency-division multiple access GPS aided geo augmented navigation Global Navigation Satellite System Ground Global Navigation Satellite System General Purpose Input Output General Packet Radio Service Global System for Mobile communications High impedance (Z) Integrated Circuit International Mobile Equipment Identification Input / Output Light Emitting Diode Low Noise Amplifier Maximum Minimum Multi-functional Satellite Augmentation System Not Applicable Power Amplifier Personal Computer Printed Circuit Board Power Control Level Phase Lock Loop Rev 2.0 December 08, 2015 25 Product Technical Specification Abbreviation Definition Terms and Abbreviations PWM QZSS RF RFI RMS RST RTC RX SCL SDA SIM SMD SPI SV SW PSRAM TBC TBD TP TTS TX TYP UART UICC USB UIM VBATT VSWR WAAS Pulse Width Modulation Quasi-Zenith Satellite System Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Interference Root Mean Square Reset Real Time Clock Receive Serial Clock Serial Data Subscriber Identification Module Surface Mounted Device/Design Serial Peripheral Interface Satellite Vehicle Software Pseudo Static RAM To Be Confirmed To Be Defined Test Point Text To Speech Transmit Typical Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter Universal Integrated Circuit Card Universal Serial Bus User Identity Module Main Supply Voltage from Battery or DC adapter Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Wide Area Augmentation System Rev 2.0 December 08, 2015 26