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Product Technical Specification AirPrime HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 4117047 2.2 December 18, 2015 Product Technical Specification 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:
Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is on the ground and the door is open. Sierra Wireless modems may be used at this time. The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the Sierra Wireless modem while in control of a vehicle. Doing so will detract from the driver or operators control and operation of that vehicle. In some states and provinces, operating such communications devices while in control of a vehicle is an offence. Limitations of Liability This manual is provided as is. Sierra Wireless makes no warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or noninfringement. The recipient of the manual shall endorse all risks arising from its use. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Sierra Wireless. SIERRA WIRELESS AND ITS AFFILIATES SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, GENERAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR REVENUE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY SIERRA WIRELESS PRODUCT, EVEN IF SIERRA WIRELESS AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR THEY ARE FORESEEABLE OR FOR CLAIMS BY ANY THIRD PARTY. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall Sierra Wireless and/or its affiliates aggregate liability arising under or in connection with the Sierra Wireless product, regardless of the number of events, occurrences, or claims giving rise to liability, be in excess of the price paid by the purchaser for the Sierra Wireless product. Customer understands that Sierra Wireless is not providing cellular or GPS (including A-GPS) services. These services are provided by a third party and should be purchased directly by the Customer. 4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 2 Product Technical Specification SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS OF LIABILITY: CUSTOMER RECOGNIZES AND ACKNOWLEDGES SIERRA WIRELESS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR AND SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DEFECT OR DEFICIENCY OF ANY KIND OF CELLULAR OR GPS (INCLUDING A-GPS) SERVICES. Patents This product may contain technology developed by or for Sierra Wireless Inc. This product includes technology licensed from QUALCOMM. This product is manufactured or sold by Sierra Wireless Inc. or its affiliates under one or more patents licensed from InterDigital Group and MMP Portfolio Licensing. Copyright 2015 Sierra Wireless. All rights reserved. Trademarks Sierra Wireless, AirPrime, AirLink, AirVantage, WISMO, ALEOS and the Sierra Wireless and Open AT logos are registered trademarks of Sierra Wireless, Inc. or one of its subsidiaries. Watcher is a registered trademark of NETGEAR, Inc., used under license. Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh and Mac OS X are registered trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. QUALCOMM is a registered trademark of QUALCOMM Incorporated. Used under license. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Contact Information 1-604-232-1488 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time http://www.sierrawireless.com/sales Sales Desk:
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INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 9 Common Flexible Form Factor (CF3) ............................................................................... 9 Physical Dimensions ..................................................................................................... 10 General Features .......................................................................................................... 10 Encryption Support ........................................................................................................ 13 Architecture ................................................................................................................... 13 Interfaces ...................................................................................................................... 14 Connection Interface ..................................................................................................... 14 ESD .............................................................................................................................. 15 Environmental and Certifications ................................................................................... 15 Environmental Specifications ................................................................................. 15 Regulatory ............................................................................................................. 16 RoHS Directive Compliant ..................................................................................... 16 Disposing of the Product ........................................................................................ 16 References .................................................................................................................... 16 2. DETAILED INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 17 Power Supply ................................................................................................................ 17 Electrical Characteristics ........................................................................................ 17 Pin Description ....................................................................................................... 17 Burst Transmission Current Requirements ............................................................ 18 Power Input (VBATT) ............................................................................................. 19 Ground Connection ....................................................................................................... 19 Decoupling of Power Supply Signals ............................................................................. 19 Current DC Power Consumption ................................................................................... 20 VGPIO ........................................................................................................................... 22 Electrical Characteristics ........................................................................................ 22 Pin Description ....................................................................................................... 22 BAT_RTC ...................................................................................................................... 22 Electrical Characteristics ........................................................................................ 23 Pin Description ....................................................................................................... 23 SIM Interface ................................................................................................................. 23 Electrical Characteristics ........................................................................................ 24 Pin Description ....................................................................................................... 24 UIM1_DET ............................................................................................................. 25 Application ............................................................................................................. 25 USB .............................................................................................................................. 26 Electrical Characteristics ........................................................................................ 26 Pin Description ....................................................................................................... 26 Electrical Information I/O ............................................................................................... 26 2.1.1. 2.1.2. 2.1.3. 2.1.4. 2.7.1. 2.7.2. 2.7.3. 2.7.4. 2.2. 2.3. 2.4. 2.5. 2.5.1. 2.5.2. 2.6.1. 2.6.2. 2.8.1. 2.8.2. 2.8. 2.9. 2.6. 2.7. 4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 5 Product Technical Specification 2.12. 2.13. 2.10. 2.11. 3.4.1. 3.4.2. 3.1. 3.2. 3.3. 3.4. General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) .......................................................................... 27 Main Serial Link (UART1) .............................................................................................. 28 2.11.1. Pin Description ....................................................................................................... 28 2.11.2. 8-wire Application ................................................................................................... 29 2.11.3. 4-wire Application ................................................................................................... 29 2.11.4. 2-wire Application ................................................................................................... 29 POWER ON Signal (PWR_ON_N) ................................................................................ 30 Reset Signal (RESET_IN_N) ........................................................................................ 30 3. DESIGN GUIDELINES ......................................................................................... 32 Power-Up Sequence ..................................................................................................... 32 Module Switch-Off ......................................................................................................... 32 Emergency Power OFF ................................................................................................. 33 Sleep Mode Management ............................................................................................. 33 Using UART ........................................................................................................... 33 Using USB ............................................................................................................. 33 Power Supply Design .................................................................................................... 34 ESD Guidelines for SIM Card ........................................................................................ 34 ESD Guidelines for USB ............................................................................................... 35 Dual SIM Application ..................................................................................................... 35 Radio Frequency Integration ......................................................................................... 36 4. REGULATORY LEGAL INFORMATION ............................................................. 37 Label ............................................................................................................................. 37 FCC Regulations ........................................................................................................... 37 RF Exposure Information .............................................................................................. 38 IC Regulations ............................................................................................................... 38 CE Warning ................................................................................................................... 39 5. TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS .......................................................................... 40 3.5. 3.6. 3.7. 3.8. 3.9. 4.1. 4.2. 4.3. 4.4. 4.5. 4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 6 List of Figures Architecture Overview ................................................................................................... 13 Figure 1. Mechanical Overview .................................................................................................... 14 Figure 2. Power Supply During Burst Transmission ..................................................................... 18 Figure 3. Power Supply Requirements ......................................................................................... 19 Figure 4. Power Supply Voltage Drops Shapes During Burst Transmission ................................. 20 Figure 5. UIM1 Application Reference Schematic ........................................................................ 25 Figure 6. 8-wire UART Application Example ................................................................................ 29 Figure 7. 4-wire UART Application Example ................................................................................ 29 Figure 8. Figure 9. 2-wire UART Application Example ................................................................................ 29 Figure 10. PWR_ON_N Assertion Time ......................................................................................... 30 Figure 11. PWR_ON_N Sequence with VGPIO Information .......................................................... 32 Figure 12. PWR_ON_N Sequence with Trampup .............................................................................. 32 Figure 13. Power OFF Sequence for PWR_ON_N, VGPIO ........................................................... 33 Figure 14. Voltage Limiter Example ............................................................................................... 34 Figure 15. EMC and ESD Components Close to the SIM .............................................................. 34 Figure 16. ESD Protection for USB ................................................................................................ 35 Figure 17. Reference Design for Dual SIM Application .................................................................. 35 Figure 18. GSM Antenna Connection with Antenna Detection ....................................................... 36 4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 7 List of Tables Supported Bands/Connectivity ........................................................................................ 9 Table 1. General Features .......................................................................................................... 10 Table 2. ESD Specifications ........................................................................................................ 15 Table 3. Environmental Specifications ........................................................................................ 15 Table 4. Power Supply ................................................................................................................ 17 Table 5. Power Supply Pin Description ....................................................................................... 17 Table 6. Radio Burst Rates Connected Mode .......................................................................... 18 Table 7. Current Consumption (at nominal voltage, 3.7V) ........................................................... 20 Table 8. Current Consumption per Power Supply (VBATT_PA and VBATT) .............................. 21 Table 9. VGPIO Electrical Characteristics ................................................................................... 22 Table 10. VGPIO Pin Description .................................................................................................. 22 Table 11. BAT_RTC Electrical Characteristics .............................................................................. 23 Table 12. BAT_RTC Pin Description ............................................................................................. 23 Table 13. Electrical Characteristics of UIM1.................................................................................. 24 Table 14. UIM1 Pin Description .................................................................................................... 24 Table 15. USIM Socket Pin Description ........................................................................................ 25 Table 16. Electrical Characteristics of USB ................................................................................... 26 Table 17. USB Pin Description ...................................................................................................... 26 Table 18. Table 19. Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics .............................................................................. 26 Table 20. GPIO Pin Description .................................................................................................... 27 UART1 Pin Description ................................................................................................. 28 Table 21. PWR_ON_N Electrical Characteristics .......................................................................... 30 Table 22. Table 23. RESET_IN_N Electrical Characteristics ........................................................................ 31 AirPrime HL852x FCC IDs ............................................................................................ 37 Table 24. Table 25. AirPrime HL852x IC ...................................................................................................... 39 4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 8 1. Introduction This document is the Product Technical Specification for the AirPrime HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 Embedded Modules. It defines high level features and illustrates the interfaces for these features. This document is intended to cover hardware aspects, including electrical and mechanical, of the AirPrime HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529. The AirPrime HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 modules belong to the AirPrime HL Series from the Essential Connectivity Module family. These are industrial grade Embedded Wireless Modules that provide voice and data connectivity on GPRS, EDGE RX, WCDMA, HSDPA and HSUPA networks
(as listed in Table 1 Supported Bands/Connectivity). The HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 modules support a large variety of interfaces such as Digital Audio, GPIOs and UART to provide customers with the highest level of flexibility in implementing high-end solutions. Table 1. Supported Bands/Connectivity RF Band Transmit band
(Tx) Receive band
(Rx) 8 1 5 8 L H 8 2 5 8 L H 9 2 5 8 L H 1922 to1978 MHz UMTS B1 1852 to 1908 MHz UMTS B2 826 to 847 MHz UMTS B5 882 to 913 MHz UMTS B8 GSM 850 824 to 849 MHz E-GSM 900 880 to 915 MHz DCS 1800 PCS 1900 1710 to 1785 MHz 1850 to 1910 MHz 2112 to 2168 MHz 1932 to 1988 MHz 871 to 892 MHz 927 to 958 MHz 869 to 894 MHz 925 to 960 MHz 1805 to 1880 MHz 1930 to 1990 MHz 1.1. Common Flexible Form Factor (CF3) The AirPrime HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 belong 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 Socketability depending on customer needs 4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 9 Product Technical Specification 1.2. Physical Dimensions The AirPrime HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 modules are compact, robust, fully shielded modules with the following dimensions:
Introduction Length: 23 mm Width: 22 mm Thickness: 2.5 mm Weight: 2.65 g Note:
Dimensions specified above are typical values. 1.3. General Features The table below summarizes the AirPrime HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 features. Table 2. General Features Feature Description Physical Electrical RF Small form factor (146-pin solderable LGA pad) 23mm x 22mm x 2.5mm
(nominal) Metal shield can RF connection pad Baseband signals connection Single or double supply voltage (VBATT and VBATT_PA) 3.2V 4.5V HL8518 (dual-band UMTS and dual-band GSM):
UMTS B1 UMTS B8 E-GSM 900 DCS 1800 HL8528 (dual-band UMTS and dual-band GSM):
UMTS B2 UMTS B5 GSM 850 PCS 1900 HL8529 (dual-band UMTS):
UMTS B2 UMTS B5 Digital interface (ONLY) Supports Enhanced Full Rate (EFR), Full Rate (FR), Half Rate (HR), and both Narrow-Band and Wide-band Adaptive Multirate (AMR-NB and AMR-
WB) vocoders Audio interface MO and MT calling Echo cancellation and noise reduction Emergency calls (112, 110, 911, etc.) DTMF generation Incoming call notification 4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 10 Product Technical Specification Feature Description Introduction SIM interface Application interface Protocol Stack 1.8V/3V support Dual SIM Single Standby (DSSS) with fast network switching capability SIM extraction / hot plug detection SIM/USIM support Conforms with ETSI UICC Specifications. Supports SIM application tool kit with proactive SIM commands NDIS NIC interface support (Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows CE, Linux) Multiple non-multiplexed USB channel support Dial-up networking USB selective suspend to maximize power savings CMUX multiplexing over UART AT command interface 3GPP 27.007 standard, plus proprietary extended AT commands Dual-mode UMTS (WCDMA) / HSDPA / HSUPA / EDGE RX / GPRS / GSM operation GSM/GPRS/EDGE RX GPRS Class 12 EDGE RX CSD (Circuit-switched data bearers) Release 4 GERAN Feature Package 1 SAIC / DARP Phase 1 Latency Reduction Repeated FACCH and Repeated SACCH GPRS ROHC Enhanced Operator Name String (EONS) Enhanced Network Selection (ENS) WCDMA 3GPP WCDMA FDD Multimode Type II UE Protocol Stack Configurable for data classes up to 384 kBit/s Inter-RAT Handover and Cell Reselection Supports two types of Compressed Mode Network Assisted Cell Change from UTRAN to GERAN and GERAN to UTRAN CSD (Circuit-switched data bearers) over WCDMA (transparent/non transparent up to 64 kBit/s; Support for Video Telephony) HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) Compliant with 3GPP Release 5 HSDPA Category 8 data rate 7.2 Mbps (peak rate) IPv6 support HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access) Compliant with 3GPP Release 6 HSUPA Category 6 data rate - 5.76 Mbps (peak rate) Robust Header Compression (RoHC) Fractional DPCH 4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 11 Product Technical Specification Feature Description Introduction Protocol Stack SMS Supplementary Services HSPA+ (Evolved High Speed Packet Access) Compliant with 3GPP Release 7 Higher-Order Modulation (HOM) MAC-ehs support Continuous Packet Connectivity (CPC) Enhanced F-DPCH Enhanced Cell FACH Circuit Switched Voice over HSPA SMS MO and MT CS and PS support SMS saving to SIM card or ME storage SMS reading from SIM card or ME storage SMS sorting SMS concatenation SMS Status Report SMS replacement support SMS storing rules (support of AT+CNMI, AT+CNMA) Call Barring Call Forwarding Call Hold Caller ID Call Waiting Multi-party service USSD Automatic answer Multiple (up to 20) cellular packet data profiles Sleep mode for minimum idle power draw Automatic GPRS attach at power-up GPRS detach Mobile-originated PDP context activation / deactivation Support QoS profile Connectivity Release 97 Precedence Class, Reliability Class, Delay Class, Peak Throughput, Mean Throughput Release 99 QoS negotiation Background, Interactive, and Streaming Static and Dynamic IP address. The network may assign a fixed IP address or dynamically assign one using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). Supports PAP and CHAP authentication protocols PDP context type (IPv4, IPv6, IPv4v6). IP Packet Data Protocol context RFC1144 TCP/IP header compression Interaction with existing GSM services (MO/MT SMS voice calls) while:
GPRS is attached, or In a GPRS data session (class B GPRS suspend / resume procedures) Environmental Operating temperature ranges (industrial grade):
Class A: -30C to +70C Class B: -40C to +85C 4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 12 Product Technical Specification Introduction Feature RTC Description Real Time Clock (RTC) with calendar and alarm Temperature Sensor Temperature monitoring Alarms 1.4. Encryption Support The AirPrime HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 supports the following encryption algorithms:
Ciphering algorithms A51, A52 and A53 GEA1/GEA2 and GEA3 algorithm for GPRS encryption Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) with programmable polynomial UMTS confidentiality algorithm f8 for message ciphering (Kasumi based UEA1) UMTS integrity algorithm f9 for message authentication (Kasumi based UIA1 and SNOW 3G based UIA2) 1.5. Architecture The figure below presents an overview of the AirPrime HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 modules internal architecture and external interfaces. AirPrime HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 2G PA
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Antenna Switch RF RF 26MHz Transceiver RX_DCS SAW Filters TX_2G RX_DCS RF Isoplexer B1/B8-
GSM900 Or B2-PCS/B5-
GSM850 Or B2/B5 3G PA RX_2G RX_3G TX_3G Baseband MCU DSP PMU RF Analog Baseband Peripherals 32.768KHz VBATT GND VGPIO BAT_RTC GPIO x 12 ADC x2 UART1 (8pins) Debug (2pins) JTAG 26M_CLKOUT 32K_CLKOUT SIM1 RESET_IN_N TP1 PWR_ON_N PWM x 2 2G_TX_ON USB PCM Memory
(Flash + RAM) Figure 1. Architecture Overview 4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 13 Product Technical Specification 1.6. The AirPrime HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 modules provide the following interfaces and peripheral connectivity:
Interfaces Introduction 1x 8-pin UART 1x Active Low RESET 1x USB 2.0 1x Backup Battery Interface 2x System Clock Out 1x Active Low POWER ON 1x 1.8V/3V SIM 1x Digital Audio 2x ADC 1x JTAG Interface 1x Debug Interface 2x PWM 12x GPIOs 1x 2G TX Burst Indicator 1x GSM Antenna 1.7. Connection Interface The AirPrime HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 modules are an LGA form factor device. All electrical and mechanical connections are made through the 146 Land Grid Array (LGA) pads on the bottom side of the PCB. Figure 2. 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 4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 14 Product Technical Specification 1.8. ESD Refer to the following table for ESD Specifications. Introduction Note:
Information specified in the following table is preliminary and subject to change. Table 3. ESD Specifications Category Connection Specification Operational RF ports Non-operational Host connector interface IEC-61000-4-2 Level (Electrostatic Discharge Immunity Test) Unless otherwise specified:
JESD22-A114 +/- 1kV Human Body Model JESD22-A115 +/- 200V Machine Model JESD22-C101C +/- 250V Charged Device Model 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. 1.9. Environmental and Certifications 1.9.1. Environmental Specifications The environmental specification for both operating and storage conditions are defined in the table below. Table 4. Environmental Specifications Conditions Operating Class A Operating Class B Storage Range
-30C to +70C
-40C to +85C
-40C to +85C Note:
The upper limit of Class A is subject to module PCB temperature. A progressive 3G output power reduction feature is implemented for when PCB temperatures are above +80C. This leads to a calibrated 3G TX power output up to +80C for the PCB temperature and automatic decrease at higher temperatures. Therefore, depending on module activity and customer design, the upper limit of Class A could be lower than 70C. 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. 4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 15 Product Technical Specification Introduction 1.9.2. Regulatory The AirPrime HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 modules are compliant with the following regulations:
R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC FCC IC These compliances will be reflected on the AirPrime HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 modules labels when applicable. 1.9.3. RoHS Directive Compliant The AirPrime HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 modules are 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). 1.9.4. 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. 1.10. References
[1] AirPrime HL Series Customer Process Guidelines Reference Number: 4114330
[2] AirPrime HL6 and HL8 Series AT Commands Interface Guide Reference Number: 4114680
[3] AirPrime HL Series Dual SIM Single Standby Application Note Reference Number: 2174034 4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 16 2. Detailed Interface Specifications Note:
If not specified, all electrical values are given for VBATT=3.7V and an operating temperature of 25C. For standard applications, VBATT and VBATT_PA must be tied externally to the same power supply. For some specific applications, AirPrime HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 modules support separate VBATT and VBATT_PA connection if requirements below are fulfilled. 2.1. Power Supply The AirPrime HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 modules are supplied through the VBATT signal. 2.1.1. Electrical Characteristics The following table describes the electrical characteristics of the Power Supply interface. Table 5. Power Supply Supply Minimum Typical Maximum VBATT voltage (V) VBATT_PA voltage (V) Full Specification VBATT_PA voltage (V) Extended Range 3.21 3.21 2.82 3.7 3.7 3.7 4.5 4.5 4.5 1 2 Note:
This value has to be guaranteed during the burst No guarantee of 3GPP performances over extended range Load capacitance for VBATT is around 30F 20% embedded inside the module. Load capacitance for VBATT_PA is around 20F 20% embedded inside the module. 2.1.2. Pin Description The following table describes the pin description of the Power Supply interface. Table 6. Power Supply Pin Description Pin Number Signal Name I/O Description 63 61, 62 37, 39, 48, 67-70, 167-234 GND VBATT VBATT_PA I I Power supply (base band) Power supply (radio frequency) Ground 4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 17 Product Technical Specification Detailed Interface Specifications 2.1.3. Burst Transmission Current Requirements The power supply must be able to deliver high current peaks in a short time due to the burst transmission nature of GSM. For supply filtering recommendations, please refer to section 2.3 Decoupling of Power Supply Signals. The following table describes radio burst rates in connected mode. For detailed power consumption figures, refer to section 2.4 Current DC Power Consumption. Table 7. Radio Burst Rates Connected Mode GSM/GPRS Multislot Class RF Power Amplifier Current Slot Duration Period Rising Time Class 10 Class 12 2.2A peak 577 s 4.615 ms 10 s The corresponding radio burst rates in connected mode are as follows:
GSM/GPRS class 2 terminals emit 577 s radio bursts every 4.615 ms GPRS class 10 terminals emit 1154 s radio bursts every 4.615 ms GPRS class 12 terminals emit 2308 s radio bursts every 4.615 ms In connected mode, the RF Power Amplifier current (2.2A peak in GSM /GPRS mode) flows with a ratio of:
1/8 of the time (around 577 s every 4.615 ms for GSM /GPRS cl 2 2RX/1TX), and 4/8 of the time (around 2308 s every 4.615 ms for GSM /GPRS cl 12 4RX/1TX) with the rising time at around 10 s. Figure 3. Power Supply During Burst Transmission 4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 18 Product Technical Specification Detailed Interface Specifications 2.1.4. Power Input (VBATT) An external power supply uses the VBATT pins to:
Supply the AirPrime HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 modules. Directly supply the RF components. It is essential to keep the voltage ripple to a minimum at this connection to avoid any phase error or spectrum modulation degradation. An inadequate power supply can significantly affect RF performance (TX power, modulation spectrum, EMC performance, spurious emission, frequency error, etc.). Provide reference voltage VGPIO (through internal regulators) for the baseband signals. When the AirPrime HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 modules are supplied with a battery, the total impedance (battery + protections + PCB) should be such that the supply will be >= 3.2 V during GSM burst mode operation drawing a maximum peak current of 2.2 A for 577 s (one slot) or 1154 s (two slots) TX. 2.2. Ground Connection The AirPrime HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 modules shielding case is the grounding. The ground must be connected on the motherboard through a complete layer on the PCB. The ground connection is made by soldering the LGA ground pins and rectangular ground pad to the ground plane of the application board. 2.3. Decoupling of Power Supply Signals The ETSI standard defines specific requirements for phase error and spectrum modulation. Both are mandatory and can be affected by the choice of power supply filtering. It is highly recommended to provide multiple capacitor values to solve an eventual Amplitude and Phase Modulation issue. AirPrime HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 modules already here embedded decoupling capacitors on the VBATT lines, but additional external decoupling may be required. EMI/RFI issues Add a capacitor (10pF~33pF) close to the VBATT pins. TDMA noise (217 Hz) Place a low ESR decoupling capacitors (at least 100 F) as close to the module as possible to reduce noise. Figure 4. Power Supply Requirements 4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 19 Product Technical Specification Detailed Interface Specifications The figure below shows the power supply voltage drop shapes during GSM 2G transmission. Figure 5. Power Supply Voltage Drops Shapes During Burst Transmission 2.4. Current DC Power Consumption The following table lists the current consumption of the AirPrime HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 modules at different conditions. Note:
The following data is under the setup recommended in section 3.5 Power Supply Design. The USB is disconnected for the lowest current consumption. Typical values are measured at ambient temperature, and maximum values are measured over the entire operating temperature range. (The measurements are done with a CMU200 and with a 50 load.) For a description of input voltage requirements, see section 2.1 Power Supply. Table 8. Current Consumption (at nominal voltage, 3.7V) Parameters Off mode Sleep mode - GSM DRX2
(registered to the network) Sleep mode - GSM DRX9
(registered to the network) Sleep mode - WCDMA DRX6
(registered to the network) GSM900 DCS1800 GSM850 PCS1900 GSM900 DCS1800 GSM850 PCS1900 Band 1 Band 2 Band 5 Band 8 Typical Maximum 50 A 1.5 mA 1.5 mA 1.6 mA 1.6 mA 1.15 mA 1.0 mA 1.3 mA 1.25 mA 1.75 mA 2 mA 2 mA 1.75 mA 3.15 mA 3.15 mA 3.4 mA 3.4 mA 2.7 mA 2.7 mA 2.9 mA 2.95 mA 3.45 mA 3.75 mA 3.8 mA 3.5 mA 4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 20 Product Technical Specification Detailed Interface Specifications Parameters Typical Maximum Sleep mode - WCDMA DRX9
(registered to the network) WCDMA in communication mode
(Voice Call) WCDMA in communication mode
(HSDPA) WCDMA in communication mode
(HSUPA) GSM in communication mode GPRS (2 TX,3 RX) Peak current consumption Band 1 Band 2 Band 5 Band 8 Band 1 Band 2 Band 5 Band 8 Band 1 Band 2 Band 5 Band 8 Band 1 Band 2 Band 5 Band 8 GSM900 / GSM850 (PCL=5) DCS / PCS (PCL=0) GSM900 / GSM850 (PCL=5) DCS / PCS (PCL=0) GSM900 / GSM850 DCS / PCS 1.1 mA 1.3 mA 1.3 mA 1.1 mA 620 mA 620 mA 500 mA 500 mA 700 mA 680 mA 550 mA 580 mA 700 mA 665 mA 550 mA 580 mA 220 mA 165 mA 425 mA 300 mA 1.9 A 1.8 A 2.7 mA 2.9 mA 3.2 mA 2.7 mA 735 mA 735 mA 650 mA 650 mA 880 mA 900 mA 760 mA 800 mA 880 mA 900 mA 760 mA 800 mA 250 mA 175 mA 460 mA 335 mA 2.2A 2.0A Table 9. Current Consumption per Power Supply (VBATT_PA and VBATT) Parameters Typical Maximum VBATT_PA VBATT Average current GSM in communication mode Average current GPRS (2 TX,3 RX) Average current WCDMA in communication mode
(Voice Call) Average current GSM in communication mode Average current GPRS (2 TX,3 RX) Average current WCDMA in communication mode
(Voice Call) 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) Band 1 Band 2 Band 5 Band 8 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) Band 1 Band 2 Band 5 Band 8 185 mA 130 mA 370 mA 245 mA 520 mA 520 mA 405 mA 405 mA 35 mA 35 mA 55 mA 55 mA 100 mA 100 mA 95 mA 95 mA 210 mA 135 mA 395 mA 270 mA 615 mA 615 mA 530 mA 530 mA 40 mA 40 mA 65 mA 65 mA 120 mA 120 mA 120 mA 120 mA 4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 21 Detailed Interface Specifications Product Technical Specification 2.5. VGPIO The VGPIO output can be used to:
Pull-up signals such as I/Os Supply the digital transistors driving LEDs Act as a voltage reference for the ADC interfaces, ADC0 and ADC1 The VGPIO output is available when the AirPrime HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 module is switched ON. 2.5.1. Electrical Characteristics The following table describes the electrical characteristics of the VGPIO interface. Table 10. VGPIO Electrical Characteristics Parameter Voltage level (V) Current capability active mode (mA) Rise Time(ms) Min 1.7
-
-
Typ 1.8
-
-
Max Remarks 1.9 50 1.5 Both active mode and sleep mode Power Management support up to 50mA output. Start-Up time from 0V 2.5.2. Pin Description The following table describes the pin description of the VGPIO interface. Table 11. VGPIO Pin Description Pin Number Signal Name 45 VGPIO I/O O I/O Type Function 1.8V
(Power supply) GPIO voltage output 2.6. BAT_RTC The AirPrime HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 modules provide an input/output to connect a Real Time Clock power supply. This pin 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. If VBATT is available, the back-up battery can be charged by the internal 1.8V power supply regulator. 4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 22 Product Technical Specification Detailed Interface Specifications 2.6.1. Electrical Characteristics The following table describes the electrical characteristics of the BAT_RTC interface. Table 12. BAT_RTC Electrical Characteristics Parameter Minimum Typical Maximum Unit Input voltage Input current consumption Output current capability Output voltage Max charging current (@VBATT=3.7V)
-5%
-
7
-5%
-
1.8 2.5
-
1.8 25
+5%
-
-
+5%
-
V A mA V mA Note:
When used with the HL Series snap-in socket, or when compatibility with HL6528x is needed, Sierra Wireless recommends adding a 10F capacitor to the BAT_RTC pin. 2.6.2. Pin Description The following table describes the pin description of the BAT_RTC interface. Table 13. BAT_RTC Pin Description Pin Number Signal Name 21 BAT_RTC I/O I/O Function Power supply for RTC backup 2.7. SIM Interface The AirPrime HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 modules have one physical SIM interface, UIM1, which has optional support for dual SIM application with an external SIM switch. Refer to Section 3.8 Dual SIM Application for more information regarding dual SIM. The UIM1 interface allows control of a 1.8V/3V SIM and is fully compliant with GSM 11.11 recommendations concerning SIM functions. The five signals used by this interface are as follows:
UIM1_VCC: power supply UIM1_CLK: clock UIM1_DATA: I/O port UIM1_RST: reset UIM1_DET:SIM detection (optional) 4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 23 Product Technical Specification Detailed Interface Specifications 2.7.1. Electrical Characteristics The following table describes the electrical characteristics of the UIM1 interface. Table 14. Electrical Characteristics of UIM1 Parameter UIM1 Interface Voltage : (V)
( VCC, CLK, IO, RST ) UIM1 Interface Voltage: (V)
(VCC, CLK, IO, RESET ) VIH : Input Voltage-High
(VDD=1.8V) VIL : Input Voltage-Low
(VDD=1.8V) VOH : Output Voltage-High
(VDD=1.8V) VOL : Output Voltage-Low
(VDD=1.8V) VIH : Input Voltage-High
(VDD=3.0V) VIL : Input Voltage-Low
(VDD=3.0V) VOH : Output Voltage-High
(VDD=3.0V) VOL : Output Voltage-Low
(VDD=3.0V) UIM1 DET UIM1_VCC Current (mA) UIM1_VCC Line Regulation (mV/V) UIM1_VCC Power-up Setting Time (s) from power down Min 2.7 1.65 VDD*0.7 0 VDD*0.7 0 VDD*0.7 0 VDD*0.7 0 1.33
-
-
-
Typ 3.0 1.80
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Max 3.15 1.95 1.95 VDD*0.2 1.95 VDD*0.2 3.15 VDD*0.2 3.15 VDD*0.2 Remarks The appropriate output voltage is auto detected and selected by software. 1.80
-
-
10 2.1 10 50
-
High active Max output current in sleep mode = 3 mA At Iout Max. 2.7.2. Pin Description The following table describes the pin description of the UIM1 interface. Table 15. UIM1 Pin Description Pin Number Signal Name I/O I/O Type Function Multiplex 26 27 28 29 64 UIM1_VCC UIM1_CLK UIM1_DATA UIM1_RESET UIM1_DET O O I/O O I 1.8V/3V 1.8V/3V 1.8V/3V 1.8V/3V 1.8V UIM1 Power supply UIM1 Clock UIM1 Data UIM1 Reset UIM1 detection GPIO3 4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 24 Product Technical Specification Detailed Interface Specifications 2.7.3. UIM1_DET UIM1_DET is used to detect and notify the application about the insertion and removal of a SIM device in the SIM socket connected to the main SIM interface (UIM1). When a SIM is inserted, the state of UIM1_DET transitions from logic 0 to logic 1. Inversely, when a SIM is removed, the state of UIM1_DET transitions from logic 1 to logic 0. The GPIO used for UIM1_DET is GPIO3. Enabling or disabling this SIM detect feature can be done using the AT+KSIMDET command. For more information about this command, refer to document [2] AirPrime HL6 and HL8 Series AT Commands Interface Guide. 2.7.4. Application 2.7.4.1. Reference Schematic Figure 6. UIM1 Application Reference Schematic USIM Socket Pin Description 2.7.4.2. The following table describes the required USIM socket pins. Table 16. USIM Socket Pin Description Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Signal Name UIM1_VCC UIM1_RESET UIM1_CLK UIM1_DET GROUND
-
UIM1_DATA VGPIO Description UIM1 Power supply UIM1 Reset UIM1 Clock UIM1 detection GND
-
UIM1 Data Power supply 4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 25 Product Technical Specification 2.8. USB The AirPrime HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 modules have one USB interface. Detailed Interface Specifications 2.8.1. Electrical Characteristics The following table describes the electrical characteristics of the USB interface. Table 17. Electrical Characteristics of USB Signal I/O I/O Type Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Unit USB_D+
USB_D-
I/O I/O Analog Analog USB data
(DP, DM) I/O Analog USB_VBUS I Analog VIH: Input Voltage-High VIL: Input Voltage-Low VOL: Static Output Voltage-Low VOH: Static Output Voltage-High Voltage input USB_VBUS Input current consumption 3.06 3.06 2
-0.3
-
2.45 4.75 3.3 3.3
-
-
-
-
5.0 3.6 3.6 3.2 0.8 0.45
-
5.25 V V V V V V V mA 2.8.2. Pin Description The following table describes the pin description of the USB interface. Table 18. USB Pin Description Pin Number Signal Name 12 13 16 USB_D-
USB_D+
USB_VBUS I/O I/O I/O I I/O Type Function 3.3V 3.3V 5V USB data negative line pad USB data positive line pad USB VBUS Note:
When the 5V USB supply is not available, connect USB_VBUS to VBATT to supply the USB interface. 2.9. Electrical Information I/O The AirPrime HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 modules support different groups of digital interfaces with varying current drain limits. The following table enumerates these interface groupings and enumerates the electrical characteristics of each digital interface. The DC characteristics of the pads are compatible with CMOS JEDEC standard EIA/JESD8-5. Table 19. Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics Parameter VIL: Input voltage for general digital pad (V) Min
-0.2 Typ
-
Max Conditions VDD*0.2 4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 26 Product Technical Specification Detailed Interface Specifications Parameter VIH: Input voltage for general digital pad (V) Input / Output leakage Current (A) VDD (V) Driver Pad Class A Min VDD*0.7
-
1.7 Typ
-
-
1.8 Max Conditions VDD + 0.2 0.7 1.9 VOLA: Output Voltage-Low (V) VOHA: Output Voltage-High (V) Driver Pad Class B VOLB: Output Voltage-Low (V) VOHB: Output Voltage-High (V) Driver Pad Class C VOLC: Output Voltage-Low (V) VOHC: Output Voltage-High (V) Driver Pad Class D VOLD: Output Voltage-Low (V) VOHD: Output Voltage-High (V) Driver Pad Class E VOLE: Output Voltage-Low (V) VOHE: Output Voltage-High (V)
-
-
VDD-0.35 VDD-0.2
-
-
VDD-0.35 VDD-0.2
-
-
VDD-0.35 VDD-0.2
-
-
VDD-0.35 VDD-0.2
-
-
VDD-0.35 VDD-0.2
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.2 0.35
-
-
0.2 0.35
-
-
0.2 0.35
-
-
0.2 0.35
-
-
0.2 0.35
-
-
IOL = + 0.1mA IOL = +6.0mA IOH = - 6.0mA IOH = - 0.1mA IOL = + 0.1mA IOL = +4.0 mA IOH = - 4.0mA IOH = - 0.1mA IOL = + 0.1mA IOL = +2.0mA IOH = - 2.0mA IOH = - 0.1mA IOL = + 0.1mA IOL = +1.0mA IOH = - 1.0mA IOH = - 0.1mA IOL = + 0.1mA IOL = +1.0mA IOH = - 1.0mA IOH = - 0.1mA 2.10. General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) The AirPrime HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 modules provide 12 GPIOs, 2 of which have multiplexes. Table 20. GPIO Pin Description Pin Number Signal Name Multiplex 1 10 40 41 46 52 GPIO1 GPIO2*
GPIO7 GPIO8 GPIO6 GPIO10 I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O Power Supply Domain 1.8V 1.8V 1.8V 1.8V 1.8V 1.8V 4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 27 Product Technical Specification Pin Number Signal Name 53 54 58 64 65 66 GPIO11 GPIO15 GPIO12 GPIO3 GPIO4 GPIO5 Multiplex PWM2 UIM1_DET I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O Detailed Interface Specifications Power Supply Domain 1.8V 1.8V 1.8V 1.8V 1.8V 1.8V
*
This pin can be used to trigger the module to wake up from Sleep Mode. 2.11. Main Serial Link (UART1) The main serial link (UART1) is used for communication between the AirPrime HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 modules and a PC or host processor. It consists of a flexible 8-wire serial interface that complies with RS-232 interface. The supported baud rates of the UART1 are 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200, 230400, 460800, 500000, 750000, 921600, 1843200, 3000000, 3250000 and 6000000 bit/s. The signals used by UART1 are as follows:
TX data (UART1_TX) RX data (UART1_RX) Request To Send (UART1_RTS) Clear To Send (UART1_CTS) Data Terminal Ready (UART1_DTR) Data Set Ready (UART1_DSR) Data Carrier Detect (UART1_DCD) Ring Indicator (UART1_RI) Note:
Signal names are according to PC view. 2.11.1. Pin Description The following table describes the pin description of the UART1 interface. Table 21. UART1 Pin Description Pin # Signal Name*
I/O*
Description 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 UART1_RI UART1_RTS UART1_CTS UART1_TX UART1_RX UART1_DTR UART1_DCD UART1_DSR O I O I O I
(active low) O O Signal incoming calls (voice and data), SMS, etc. Wakes the module up when AT+KSLEEP=1 is used Ready to receive AT commands Transmit data Receive data Prevents the module from entering sleep mode, switches between data mode and command mode, and wakes the module up. Signal data connection in progress Signal UART interface is ON
*
According to PC view. 4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 28 Product Technical Specification 2.11.2. 8-wire Application Detailed Interface Specifications Figure 7. 8-wire UART Application Example 2.11.3. 4-wire Application Figure 8. 4-wire UART Application Example 2.11.4. 2-wire Application Figure 9. 2-wire UART Application Example 4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 29 Detailed Interface Specifications Product Technical Specification 2.12. POWER ON Signal (PWR_ON_N) A low level signal has to be provided to switch the AirPrime HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 modules ON. It is internally connected to the permanent 1.8V supply regulator inside the HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 via a pull-up resistor. Once VBAT is supplied to the module, this 1.8V supply regulator will be enabled and so the PWR_ON_N signal is by default at high level. The PWR_ON_N signals characteristics are listed in the table below. Table 22. PWR_ON_N Electrical Characteristics Parameter Input Voltage-Low (V) Input Voltage-High (V) Power-up period (ms) from PWR_ON_N falling edge PWR_ON_N assertion time (ms) Min 1.33 2000 25 Typical
-
-
-
Max 0.51 2.2
-
Note:
As PWR_ON_N is internally pulled up with 200k, a simple open collector or open drain transistor must be used for ignition. The software starts operating when the module is ON, but AT Command Ready will depend on whether UART or USB is used. Figure 10. PWR_ON_N Assertion Time VGPIO is an output from the module that can be used to check if the module is active. When VGPIO = 0V, the module is OFF. When VGPIO = 1.8V, the module is ON (it can be in idle, communication or sleep mode) Note:
PWR_ON_N cannot be used to power the module off. To power the module off, use AT command AT+CPOF. 2.13. Reset Signal (RESET_IN_N) To reset the module, a low level pulse must be sent on the RESET_IN_N pin for 10ms. This action will immediately restart the AirPrime HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 modules with the PWR_ON_N signal at low level. (If the PWR_ON_N signal is at high level, the module will be powered off.) As RESET_IN_N is internally pulled up, a simple open collector or open drain transistor can be used to control it. The RESET_IN_N signal will reset the registers of the CPU and reset the RAM memory as well, for the next power on. 4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 30 Product Technical Specification Detailed Interface Specifications Note:
As RESET_IN_N is referenced to the VGPIO domain (internally to the module), it is impossible to reset before the module starts or to try to use RESET_IN_N as a way to start the module. Another more costly solution would be to use MOS transistor to switch the power supply off and restart the power up procedure using the PWR_ON_N input line. Table 23. RESET_IN_N Electrical Characteristics Parameter Input Voltage-Low (V) Input Voltage-High (V) Power-up period (ms) from RESET_IN_N falling edge*
*
With the PWR_ON_N Signal at low level Min 1.33 2000 Typical
-
-
-
Max 0.51 2.2
-
4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 31 3. Design Guidelines 3.1. Power-Up Sequence Apply a LOW level logic to the PWR_ON_N pin (pin 59); within 25ms, VGPIO will appear to be at 1.8V. Either a USB or UART1 interface could be used to send AT commands. Note that for USB connections, the time when AT commands can be sent will depend on the initialization time used for the USB connection with the USB host. Figure 11. PWR_ON_N Sequence with VGPIO Information Note:
As PWR_ON_N is internally pulled up with 200k, a simple open collector or open drain transistor must be used for ignition. The PWR_ON_N pin has the minimum assertion time requirement of 25ms, with LOW active. Once the valid power on trigger is detected, the PWR_ON_N pin status can be left open. VBATT has to ramp up within 32 ms to reach the value of 3.2V; otherwise, the module may not power up. Figure 12. PWR_ON_N Sequence with Trampup 3.2. Module Switch-Off AT command AT+CPOF enables the user to properly switch the AirPrime HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 modules off. The PWR_ON signal must be set to high (inactive) before the AT+CPOF command is sent. Note:
If the PWR_ON signal is active (low level) when the AT+CPOF command is sent, the module will not power off. If required, the module can be switched off by controlling the power supply. This can be used, for example, when the system freezes and no reset line is connected to the AirPrime HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 modules. In this case, the only way to get control over the module back is to switch off the power line. 4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 32 Product Technical Specification Design Guidelines Figure 13. Power OFF Sequence for PWR_ON_N, VGPIO Note:
PWR_ON_N is internally pulled up by 200k to 1.8V. Caution:
Ensure that no external pull-ups are applied on IO pins while the module is OFF. 3.3. Emergency Power OFF If required, the module can be switched off by controlling the RESET_IN_N pin (pin 11). This must only be used in emergency situations if the system freezes (not responding to AT commands). To perform an emergency power off, a low level pulse must be sent on the RESET_IN_N pin for 10ms while the PWR_ON signal is inactive (high level). This action will immediately shut the HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 modules down and the registers of the CPU and RAM memory will be reset for the next power on. 3.4. Sleep Mode Management 3.4.1. Using UART AT command AT+KSLEEP enables sleep mode configuration. AT+KSLEEP=0:
The module is active when DTR signal is active (low electrical level). When DTR is deactivated (high electrical level), the module will enter sleep mode after a while. On DTR activation (low electrical level), the module wakes up. AT+KSLEEP=1:
The module determines when it enters sleep mode (when no more tasks are running). 0x00 character on the serial link wakes the module up. AT+KSLEEP=2:
The module never enters sleep mode. 3.4.2. Using USB Use AT+KSLEEP=1 to allow the module to automatically enter sleep mode while the USB interface is in use. 4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 33 Design Guidelines Product Technical Specification 3.5. Power Supply Design The AirPrime HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 modules should not be supplied with voltage over 4.5V even temporarily or however briefly. If the systems main board power supply unit is unstable or if the systems main board is supplied with over 4.5V, even in the case of transient voltage presence on the circuit, the modules power amplifier may be severely damaged. To avoid such issues, add a voltage limiter to the modules power supply lines so that VBATT and VBATT_PA signal pads will never receive a voltage surge over 4.5V. The voltage limiter can be as simple as a Zener diode with decoupling capacitors as shown in the diagram below. Figure 14. Voltage Limiter Example 3.6. ESD Guidelines for SIM Card Decoupling capacitors must be added as close as possible to the SIM card connectors on UIM1_CLK, UIM1_RST, UIM1_VCC and UIM1_DATA signals to avoid EMC issues and to pass the SIM card type approval tests, according to the drawings below. A typical schematic for hardware SIM detection is provided below. Figure 15. EMC and ESD Components Close to the SIM 4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 34 Product Technical Specification 3.7. ESD Guidelines for USB When the USB interface is externally accessible, it is required to have ESD protection on the USB_VBUS, USB_D+ and USB_D- signals. Design Guidelines Figure 16. ESD Protection for USB Note:
It is not recommended to have an ESD diode with feedback path from USB_VBUS to either USB_D+ or USB_D-. 3.8. Dual SIM Application Using an external switch and GPIOs, the AirPrime HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 modules can support Dual SIM Single Standby with fast network switching. Refer to document [2] AirPrime HL6 and HL8 Series AT Commands Interface Guide for related AT commands. Figure 17. Reference Design for Dual SIM Application 4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 35 Product Technical Specification 3.9. Radio Frequency Integration The AirPrime HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529 modules are equipped with an external antenna. A 50 line matching circuit between the module, the customers board and the RF antenna is required, for GSM feed path, as shown in the example below. Design Guidelines Figure 18. GSM Antenna Connection with Antenna Detection Antenna detection circuit is optional. Rant is the equivalent DC terminating resistor of the antenna. Rant should be close to 10K. Note:
4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 36 4. Regulatory Legal Information 4.1. Label The AirPrime HL852x module is labeled with its own FCC ID on the shield side. Each HL852x variant has its own FCC ID as listed in the table below. Table 24. AirPrime HL852x FCC IDs Model Name HL8528 HL8529 FCC ID N7NHL8528 N7NHL8529 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 24 AirPrime HL852x FCC IDs> or Contains FCC ID: <FCC ID as listed in Table 24 AirPrime HL852x 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. 4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 37 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. 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 24 AirPrime HL852x 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:
a. b. this device may not cause interference, and 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>. 4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 38 Product Technical Specification Table 25. AirPrime HL852x IC Model Name HL8528 HL8529 IC 2417C-HL8528 2417C-HL8529 Regulatory Legal Information 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 Warning 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) 4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 39 5. Terms and Abbreviations Abbreviation Definition ADC AGC AT 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 PWM Analog to Digital Converter Automatic Gain Control Attention (prefix for modem commands) 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 Pulse Width Modulation 4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 40 Product Technical Specification Abbreviation Definition Terms and Abbreviations QZSS RF RFI RMS RST RTC RX SCL SDA SIM SMD SPI SW PSRAM TBC TBD TP TX TYP UART UICC USB UIM VBATT VSWR WAAS 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 Software Pseudo Static RAM To Be Confirmed To Be Defined Test Point 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 4117047 Rev 2.2 December 18, 2015 41
frequency | equipment class | purpose | ||
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1 | 2016-01-14 | 1852.4 ~ 1907.6 | PCB - PCS Licensed Transmitter | Original Equipment |
app s | Applicant Information | |||||
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1 | Effective |
2016-01-14
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1 | Applicant's complete, legal business name |
Sierra Wireless Inc.
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1 | FCC Registration Number (FRN) |
0005810874
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1 | Physical Address |
13811 Wireless Way
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1 |
Richmond, BC, N/A V6V 3A4
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1 |
Canada
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app s | TCB Information | |||||
1 | TCB Application Email Address |
s******@nemko.com
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1 | TCB Scope |
B1: Commercial mobile radio services equipment in the following 47 CFR Parts 20, 22 (cellular), 24,25 (below 3 GHz) & 27
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app s | FCC ID | |||||
1 | Grantee Code |
N7N
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1 | Equipment Product Code |
HL8528
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app s | Person at the applicant's address to receive grant or for contact | |||||
1 | Name |
Y******** W****
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1 | Title |
Sr. Manager, Regulatory Compliance
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1 | Telephone Number |
604-2********
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1 | Fax Number |
604-2********
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1 |
y******@SierraWireless.com
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app s | Technical Contact | |||||
n/a | ||||||
app s | Non Technical Contact | |||||
n/a | ||||||
app s | Confidentiality (long or short term) | |||||
1 | Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | Yes | ||||
1 | Long-Term Confidentiality Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | Yes | ||||
1 | If so, specify the short-term confidentiality release date (MM/DD/YYYY format) | 07/11/2016 | ||||
if no date is supplied, the release date will be set to 45 calendar days past the date of grant. | ||||||
app s | Cognitive Radio & Software Defined Radio, Class, etc | |||||
1 | Is this application for software defined/cognitive radio authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Equipment Class | PCB - PCS Licensed Transmitter | ||||
1 | Description of product as it is marketed: (NOTE: This text will appear below the equipment class on the grant) | Embedded module | ||||
1 | Related OET KnowledgeDataBase Inquiry: Is there a KDB inquiry associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 | Modular Equipment Type | Single Modular Approval | ||||
1 | Purpose / Application is for | Original Equipment | ||||
1 | Composite Equipment: Is the equipment in this application a composite device subject to an additional equipment authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Related Equipment: Is the equipment in this application part of a system that operates with, or is marketed with, another device that requires an equipment authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Grant Comments | Single Modular Approval. Power output listed is conducted at the antenna terminal. This device is to be used only for mobile and fixed application, and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter, except in accordance with FCC multi- transmitter evaluation procedures. OEM integrators must be provided with antenna installation instructions and labeling requirements for finished products, and must ensure that the end user has no manual instructions to remove or install this modular. End-users must be provided with transmitter operation conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. For mobile and fixed operating configurations the antenna gain, including cable loss, must not exceed 2.1 dBi at 850 MHz, 2.0 dBi at 1900 MHz, as defined in 2.1091 for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Under no conditions may an antenna gain be used that would exceed the ERP and EIRP power limits as specified in Part 22 and Part 24. | ||||
1 | Is there an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 | If there is an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application, has the associated waiver been approved and all information uploaded? | No | ||||
app s | Test Firm Name and Contact Information | |||||
1 | Firm Name |
SPORTON INTERNATIONAL (Shenzhen) INC.
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1 | Name |
M****** L****
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1 | Telephone Number |
86-75********
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1 | Fax Number |
86-75********
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1 |
m******@sporton.com.tw
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Equipment Specifications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Line | Rule Parts | Grant Notes | Lower Frequency | Upper Frequency | Power Output | Tolerance | Emission Designator | Microprocessor Number | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | 1 | 22H | 824.2 | 848.8 | 2.0606 | 0.0108 ppm | 240KGXW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | 2 | 22H | 826.4 | 846.6 | 0.1892 | 0.0347 ppm | 4M07F9W | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | 3 | 24E | 1850.2 | 1909.8 | 1.2162 | 0.0096 ppm | 243KGXW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | 4 | 24E | 1852.4 | 1907.6 | 0.2051 | 0.0165 ppm | 4M07F9W |
some individual PII (Personally Identifiable Information) available on the public forms may be redacted, original source may include additional details
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