HL6528RD-G_1103837

Product Technical Specification AirPrime HL6528RDx 4117701 3.0 March 03, 2016 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. 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These services are provided by a third party and should be purchased directly by the Customer. 4117701 Rev 3.0 March 03, 2016 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 © 2016 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. 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Contact Information Sales Desk: Post: Technical Support: RMA Support: Fax: Web: Phone: 1-604-232-1488 Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time Contact: http://www.sierrawireless.com/sales Sierra Wireless 13811 Wireless Way Richmond, BC Canada V6V 3A4 support@sierrawireless.com repairs@sierrawireless.com 1-604-231-1109 http://www.sierrawireless.com/ Consult our website for up-to-date product descriptions, documentation, application notes, firmware upgrades, troubleshooting tips, and press releases: www.sierrawireless.com 4117701 Rev 3.0 March 03, 2016 3 Product Technical Specification Document History Version Date Updates 1.0 July 31, 2015 Creation Added 1.8 ESD 1.1 August 18, 2015 Updated:  1.3 General Features  Figure 1 AirPrime HL6528RDx Architecture Overview  3 Detailed Interface Specifications  5.1.2 Using USB  5.7.1 Microphone Audio Design Delete 1.4 Feature Restriction 2.0 3.0 December 08, 2015 March 03, 2016 Updated:  Typo in Table 24 ADC Electrical Characteristics  Table 52 AirPrime HL6528RDx FCC IDs  Table 53 AirPrime HL6528RDx IC IDs Updated:  Table 8 Current Consumption  8 Regulatory Legal Information Deleted UIM2 4117701 Rev 3.0 March 03, 2016 4 Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................ 11 1.1. Common Flexible Form Factor (CF3) ..............................................................................11 1.2. Physical Dimensions .......................................................................................................12 1.3. General Features .............................................................................................................12 1.4. GNSS Features ...............................................................................................................13 1.5. Architecture .....................................................................................................................13 1.6. Interfaces .........................................................................................................................14 1.7. Connection Interface .......................................................................................................14 1.8. ESD .................................................................................................................................15 1.9. Environmental and Certifications .....................................................................................15 1.9.1. Environmental Specifications ...................................................................................15 1.9.2. Regulatory ................................................................................................................16 1.9.3. RoHS Directive Compliant .......................................................................................16 1.9.4. Disposing of the Product ..........................................................................................16 1.10. References ......................................................................................................................16 2. PAD DEFINITION ............................................................................................... 17 2.1. Pad Configuration (Top View) .........................................................................................22 3. DETAILED INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................... 23 3.1. Power Supply ..................................................................................................................23 3.2. Current Consumption ......................................................................................................23 3.3. VGPIO .............................................................................................................................25 3.4. BAT_RTC ........................................................................................................................25 3.5. UIM Interface ...................................................................................................................26 3.5.1. UIM1_DET................................................................................................................27 3.6. USB Interface ..................................................................................................................27 3.7. Electrical Information for Digital I/O .................................................................................28 3.8. General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) ............................................................................29 3.9. Main Serial Link (UART1) ................................................................................................30 3.9.1. 8-wire Application .....................................................................................................31 3.9.2. 4-wire Application .....................................................................................................31 3.9.3. 2-wire Application .....................................................................................................31 3.10. Power On Signal (PWR_ON_N) ......................................................................................32 3.11. Reset Signal (RESET_IN_N) ..........................................................................................33 3.12. ADC .................................................................................................................................33 3.13. Clock Interface.................................................................................................................34 3.14. Analog Audio Interfaces ..................................................................................................34 3.14.1. Analog Audio Input ...................................................................................................34 3.14.2. Analog Audio Output ................................................................................................35 4117701 Rev 3.0 March 03, 2016 5 Product Technical Specification 3.15. PCM .................................................................................................................................35 3.16. I2C Interface .....................................................................................................................37 3.17. Debug Interfaces .............................................................................................................37 3.17.1. Debug Port ...............................................................................................................37 3.17.2. JTAG ........................................................................................................................38 3.18. PPS (HL6528RD-G and HL6528RD-G2.8V only) ...........................................................38 3.19. EXT_LNA_GPS_EN (HL6528RD-G and HL6528RD-G2.8V only) .................................39 3.20. RF Interface .....................................................................................................................39 3.20.1. RF Connection .........................................................................................................39 3.20.2. RF Performances .....................................................................................................39 3.20.3. TX Burst Indicator (2G_TX_ON) ..............................................................................40 3.21. GNSS Interface ...............................................................................................................41 3.21.1. GNSS Performances................................................................................................41 3.21.2. GNSS Antenna Interface..........................................................................................42 3.21.3. GNSS Antenna Recommendations .........................................................................42 4. MECHANICAL DRAWINGS ............................................................................... 43 5. DESIGN GUIDELINES ....................................................................................... 45 5.1. Power On Sequence .......................................................................................................45 5.1.1. Using UART1 ...........................................................................................................45 5.1.2. Using USB ................................................................................................................46 5.2. Module Switch-Off ...........................................................................................................46 5.3. Sleep Mode Management ...............................................................................................46 5.4. ESD Guidelines for UIM Cards ........................................................................................47 5.5. ESD Guidelines for RF Interface .....................................................................................47 5.6. Power Supply ..................................................................................................................48 5.7. Audio Integration .............................................................................................................48 5.7.1. Microphone Audio Design ........................................................................................48 5.7.2. Speaker Audio Design .............................................................................................50 5.7.3. Audio Layout Guidelines ..........................................................................................52 5.8. Radio Integration .............................................................................................................53 5.8.1. GSM Antenna Integration with Antenna Detection Circuitry ....................................53 5.8.2. GNSS Active Antenna Integration ............................................................................54 5.9. Temperature Monitor .......................................................................................................54 6. FLASH MEMORY ENDURANCE ....................................................................... 55 7. RELIABILITY SPECIFICATION ......................................................................... 56 7.1. Reliability Compliance .....................................................................................................56 7.2. Reliability Prediction Model .............................................................................................56 7.2.1. Life Stress Test ........................................................................................................56 7.2.2. Environmental Resistance Stress Tests ..................................................................57 7.2.3. Corrosive Resistance Stress Tests ..........................................................................57 7.2.4. Thermal Resistance Cycle Stress Tests ..................................................................58 7.2.5. Mechanical Resistance Stress Tests .......................................................................59 4117701 Rev 3.0 March 03, 2016 6 Product Technical Specification 7.2.6. Handling Resistance Stress Tests ...........................................................................60 8. REGULATORY LEGAL INFORMATION ........................................................... 61 8.1. Label ................................................................................................................................61 8.2. FCC Regulations .............................................................................................................61 8.3. RF Exposure Information.................................................................................................62 8.4. IC Regulations .................................................................................................................62 8.5. CE ....................................................................................................................................63 9. ORDERING INFORMATION .............................................................................. 64 10. TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ........................................................................ 65 4117701 Rev 3.0 March 03, 2016 7 List of Figures Figure 1. AirPrime HL6528RDx Architecture Overview .................................................................. 13 Figure 2. AirPrime HL6528RDx Module Mechanical Overview ...................................................... 14 Figure 3. Pad Configuration ............................................................................................................ 22 Figure 4. UIM Implementation Example ......................................................................................... 27 Figure 5. 8-wire UART Application Example .................................................................................. 31 Figure 6. 4-wire UART Application Example .................................................................................. 31 Figure 7. 2-wire UART Application Example .................................................................................. 31 Figure 8. PWR_ON_N Connection Example with Switch ............................................................... 32 Figure 9. PWR_ON_N Connection Example with an Open Collector Transistor ........................... 32 Figure 10. MIC Input Diagram .......................................................................................................... 34 Figure 11. PCM Timing Waveform ................................................................................................... 36 Figure 12. 2G_TX_ON State during TX Burst .................................................................................. 40 Figure 13. AirPrime HL6528RDx (angular view) .............................................................................. 43 Figure 14. AirPrime HL6528RDx (side view) .................................................................................... 43 Figure 15. AirPrime HL6528RDx Module (top view) ........................................................................ 44 Figure 16. AirPrime HL6528RDx Module (bottom view with dimensions) ........................................ 44 Figure 17. PWR_ON_N Sequence with Trampup (TBC)...................................................................... 45 Figure 18. UART Signals during the Power ON Sequence (TBC) ................................................... 45 Figure 19. PWR_ON_N Sequence with VGPIO Information (TBC) ................................................. 46 Figure 20. Power OFF Sequence for PWR_ON_N, VGPIO and UART1_CTS ............................... 46 Figure 21. EMC and ESD Components Close to the UIM ................................................................ 47 Figure 22. Voltage Limiter Example ................................................................................................. 48 Figure 23. Example of a MIC Input Connection with LC Filter ......................................................... 48 Figure 24. Example of a MIC Input Connection without LC Filter .................................................... 49 Figure 25. Example of a Single-Ended MIC Input Connection with LC Filter ................................... 49 Figure 26. Example of a Single-Ended MIC Input Connection without LC Filter.............................. 50 Figure 27. Example of a Differential Connection for SPKR .............................................................. 51 Figure 28. Example of a Single-Ended Speaker Connection (typical implementation) .................... 51 Figure 29. Audio Track Design ......................................................................................................... 52 Figure 30. Differential Audio Connection .......................................................................................... 52 Figure 31. Single-Ended Audio Connection ..................................................................................... 52 Figure 32. GSM Antenna Connection with Antenna Detection ........................................................ 53 Figure 33. GNSS Application with Active Antenna ........................................................................... 54 4117701 Rev 3.0 March 03, 2016 8 List of Tables Table 1. Supported Frequencies ................................................................................................... 11 Table 2. AirPrime HL6528RDx Features ....................................................................................... 12 Table 3. GNSS Capabilities ........................................................................................................... 13 Table 4. ESD Specifications .......................................................................................................... 15 Table 5. AirPrime HL6528RDx Module Environmental Specifications .......................................... 15 Table 6. Pad Description ............................................................................................................... 17 Table 7. Power Supply .................................................................................................................. 23 Table 8. Current Consumption ...................................................................................................... 23 Table 9. Current Consumption per Power Supply (VBATT / VBATT_PA) .................................... 24 Table 10. VGPIO Electrical Characteristics..................................................................................... 25 Table 11. BAT_RTC Electrical Characteristics................................................................................ 26 Table 12. Electrical Characteristics of UIM1 ................................................................................... 26 Table 13. USB Pad Description ....................................................................................................... 27 Table 14. USB_VBUS Electrical Characteristics ............................................................................. 27 Table 15. Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics – Input/Output Voltage ........................................... 28 Table 16. Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics – Group 1 Input/Output Current ............................. 28 Table 17. Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics – Group 2 Input/Output Current ............................. 29 Table 18. Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics – Group 3 Input/Output Current ............................. 29 Table 19. Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics – Group 4 Input/Output Current ............................. 29 Table 20. GPIO Pad Description ..................................................................................................... 29 Table 21. UART1 Pad Description .................................................................................................. 30 Table 22. PWR_ON_N Electrical Characteristics ........................................................................... 32 Table 23. RESET_IN_N Electrical Characteristics .......................................................................... 33 Table 24. ADC Electrical Characteristics ........................................................................................ 33 Table 25. Clock Interface Pad Description ...................................................................................... 34 Table 26. Analog Audio Differential Interface Input ......................................................................... 35 Table 27. Analog Audio Differential Interface Output ...................................................................... 35 Table 28. Recommended Speaker Characteristics ......................................................................... 35 Table 29. Digital Audio Interface Electrical Characteristics ............................................................. 36 Table 30. I2C Pad Description ......................................................................................................... 37 Table 31. SW Trace Pad Description .............................................................................................. 37 Table 32. JTAG Pad Description ..................................................................................................... 38 Table 33. PPS Electrical Characteristics ......................................................................................... 38 Table 34. EXT_LNA_GPS_EN Electrical Characteristics ............................................................... 39 Table 35. RF Connection................................................................................................................. 39 Table 36. RF Performance .............................................................................................................. 39 Table 37. Burst Indicator States ...................................................................................................... 40 4117701 Rev 3.0 March 03, 2016 9 Product Technical Specification Table 38. TX Burst Characteristics .................................................................................................. 40 Table 39. GNSS Interface Specifications ........................................................................................ 41 Table 40. GNSS Antenna Specifications ......................................................................................... 42 Table 41. GNSS Antenna Recommendations ................................................................................. 42 Table 42. Recommended Components for a Microphone Connection ........................................... 49 Table 43. Recommended Components for a Single-Ended Microphone Connection .................... 50 Table 44. Speaker Details ............................................................................................................... 50 Table 45. Standards Conformity for the AirPrime HL6528RDx Embedded Modules...................... 56 Table 46. Life Stress Test................................................................................................................ 56 Table 47. Environmental Resistance Stress Tests ......................................................................... 57 Table 48. Corrosive Resistance Stress Tests ................................................................................. 57 Table 49. Thermal Resistance Cycle Stress Tests ......................................................................... 58 Table 50. Mechanical Resistance Stress Tests .............................................................................. 59 Table 51. Handling Resistance Stress Tests .................................................................................. 60 Table 52. AirPrime HL6528RDx FCC IDs ....................................................................................... 61 Table 53. AirPrime HL6528RDx IC IDs ........................................................................................... 63 4117701 Rev 3.0 March 03, 2016 10 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 2 Pad Definition. 2.8V IO variants are also available, and defined throughout this document as HL6528RD2.8V 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 Transmit band (Tx) Receive band (Rx) Maximum Output Power GSM 850 824 to 849 MHz 869 to 894 MHz 2 Watts GSM and GPRS E-GSM 900 880 to 915 MHz 925 to 960 MHz 2 Watts GSM and GPRS DCS 1800 1710 to 1785 MHz 1805 to 1880 MHz 1 Watt GSM and GPRS PCS 1900 1850 to 1910 MHz 1930 to 1990 MHz 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 CF 3 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 4117701 Rev 3.0 March 03, 2016 11 Product Technical Specification 1.2. Introduction Physical Dimensions The AirPrime HL6528RDx modules are compact, robust, fully shielded modules with the following dimensions:  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   Class 4 (2 W) for GSM 850 and E-GSM 900 Class 1 (1 W) for DCS 1800 and PCS 1900 GPRS      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 1.8V/3.0V support Supports UIM application tool kit with proactive UIM commands   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     SMS class 0,1 and 2 SMS MT, MO SMS storage into UIM card or Flash memory Concatenation of MT SMS Supplementary Services        Call Forwarding Call Barring Multiparty Service Call Waiting Call Hold USSD Automatic answer Audio Interface UIM Interface Application Interface 4117701 Rev 3.0 March 03, 2016 12 Product Technical Specification Introduction Feature Description RTC Real Time Clock (RTC) with calendar and alarm   Temperature Sensor 1.4. Temperature monitoring Alarms GNSS Features The table below summarizes the GNSS capabilities of the AirPrime HL6528RD-G and HL6528RDG2.8V modules. Table 3. GNSS Capabilities Feature Description GPS L1 band (CDMA 1575.42 MHz) GLONASS L1 Band (FDMA 1602MHz) SBAS (TBC) WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN, QZSS Channels 52 Antenna Passive or active antenna support Assistance data Server-generated Extended Ephemeris 1.5. Architecture The figure below presents an overview of the AirPrime HL6528RDx module internal architecture and external interfaces. Note: Dotted parts are only supported on the AirPrime HL6528RD-G and HL6528RD-G2.8V. Flash Memory LGA 146 VBATT GND VGPIO BAT_RTC ADC x2 26M_CLKOUT 32K_CLKOUT RESET_IN TP1 PWR_ON PCM MIC SPEAKER UIM1 Baseband VBATT_PA RX_LB GSM PA & Switch RX_HB MCU DSP TX_LB PMU Analog Baseband Peripherals 2G_TX_ON CTRL LNA RF DATA SAW Filter GNSS Level Shifter* (Dependent on HL6528RDx variant) LGA 146 RF TX_HB RF USB JTAG I²C GPIO x8 UART1 (8-wire) Debug (2-wire) HL6528RDx EXT_LNA_GPS_EN Level Shifter (HL6528RDG2.8V only) 26MHz RF PPS 16.369MHz * For more information regarding voltage values, refer to section 3.7 Electrical Information for Digital I/O Figure 1. 4117701 AirPrime HL6528RDx Architecture Overview Rev 3.0 March 03, 2016 13 Product Technical Specification 1.6. Introduction Interfaces The AirPrime HL6528RD and HL6528RD-2.8V modules provide the following interfaces and peripheral connectivity:  1x – Backup Battery Interface  1x – 1.8V/3V UIM  1x – USB 1.1  8x – GPIOs, 3 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 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 1.7. 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 2. 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 4117701 Rev 3.0 March 03, 2016 14 Product Technical Specification Introduction  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 1.8. 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 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: Non-operational Host connector interface SIM connector Signals Other host signals 1.9.    JESD22-A114 +/- 1500V Human Body Model JESD22-A115 +/- 150V Machine Model JESD22-C101C +/- 500V Charged Device Model 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. Environmental and Certifications 1.9.1. 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 -30°C to +70°C Operating Class B -40°C to +85°C Storage -40°C to +90°C 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. 4117701 Rev 3.0 March 03, 2016 15 Product Technical Specification Introduction 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. 1.9.2. Regulatory The AirPrime HL6528RDx module is compliant with the following regulations: R&TTE directive, FCC, IC, ANATEL and NCC. 1.9.3. 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)”. 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 HL6528RDx AT Commands Interface Guide Reference Number: 4117743 [3] AirPrime HL Series Development Kit User Guide Reference Number: 4114877 4117701 Rev 3.0 March 03, 2016 16 2. Pad Definition AirPrime HL6528RDx module pads are divided into 3 functional categories.  Core functions and associated pads cover all the mandatory features for M2M connectivity and will be available by default across all CF 3 family of modules. These Core functions are always available and always at the same physical pad locations. A customer platform using only these functions and associated pads is guaranteed to be forward and/or backward compatible with the next generation of CF3 modules.  Extension functions and associated pads bring additional capabilities to the customer. Whenever an Extension function is available on a module, it is always at the same pad location.  Custom functions and associated pads are specific to a given module, and make an opportunistic use of specific chipset functions and I/Os. Custom features should be used with caution as there is no guarantee that the custom functions available on a given module will be available on other CF3 modules. Other pads marked as “not connected” or “reserved” should not be used. Table 6. Pad Description Active Low / High IO Voltage Domain for HL6528RD and HL6528RD-G IO Voltage Domain for HL6528RD2.8V and HL6528RDG2.8V Reset State** Recommendation for Unused Pads Type Pad # Signal Name Function I/O 1 GPIO1 / I2C1_CLK General purpose input/output / I2C serial clock line I/O 1.8V 2.8V I, PU Left Open Extension 2 UART1_RI UART1 Ring indicator O 1.8V 2.8V I, PU Left Open Core 3 UART1_RTS UART1 Request to send I L 1.8V 2.8V I, PU Connect to UART1_CTS Core 4 UART1_CTS UART1 Clear to send O L 1.8V 2.8V I, PU Connect to UART1_RTS Core 5 UART1_TX UART1 Transmit data I 1.8V 2.8V I, PU Mandatory connection Core 6 UART1_RX UART1 Receive data O 1.8V 2.8V O, H Mandatory connection Core 4117701 Rev 3.0 March 03, 2016 17 Product Technical Specification Pad Definition IO Voltage Domain for HL6528RD2.8V and HL6528RDG2.8V Reset State** Recommendation for Unused Pads Type Pad # Signal Name Function I/O Active Low / High IO Voltage Domain for HL6528RD and HL6528RD-G 7 UART1_DTR UART1 Data terminal ready I L 1.8V 2.8V I, PU Connect to UART1_DSR Core 8 UART1_DCD UART1 Data carrier detect O L 1.8V 2.8V I, PD Left Open Core 9 UART1_DSR UART1 Data set ready O L 1.8V 2.8V I, PD Connect to UART1_DTR Core 10 GPIO2 General purpose input/output I/O 1.8V 2.8V O, H Left Open Core 11 RESET_IN_N Input reset signal I 1.8V 1.8V O, H Left Open (Test point recommended) Core 12 USB_D- USB Data Negative I/O 3.3V 3.3V T (TBD) Left Open Extension 13 USB_D+ USB Data Positive I/O 3.3V 3.3V T (TBD) Left Open Extension 14 NC Not Connected Not Connected 15 NC Not Connected Not Connected 16 USB_VBUS USB VBUS I 5V 5V I, PD (TBD) 17 SPKR_N Speaker negative output (32Ω impedance) O 2.8V 2.8V O, PD (TBD) Left Open Extension 18 SPKR_P Speaker positive output (32Ω impedance) O 2.8V 2.8V O, PD (TBD) Left Open Extension 19 MIC_P Microphone positive input I 2.8V 2.8V I, T (TBD) Left Open Extension 20 MIC_N Microphone negative input I 2.8V 2.8V I, T (TBD) Left Open Extension 21 BAT_RTC Power supply for RTC backup I/O 2.8V 2.8V (TBD) C=10µF Extension 22 26M_CLKOUT 26MHz System Clock Output O 1.2V 1.2V I, PD (TBD) Left Open Extension 23 32K_CLKOUT 32.768kHz System Clock Output O 2.8V 2.8V I, PD Left Open Extension 4117701 Rev 3.0 L Extension March 03, 2016 18 Product Technical Specification Pad Definition Active Low / High IO Voltage Domain for HL6528RD and HL6528RD-G IO Voltage Domain for HL6528RD2.8V and HL6528RDG2.8V Reset State** Recommendation for Unused Pads Type Pad # Signal Name Function I/O 24 ADC1 Analog to digital conversion I 2.8V 2.8V I, T (TBD) Connected to Ground Extension 25 ADC0 Analog to digital conversion I 2.8V 2.8V I, T (TBD) Connected to Ground Extension 26 UIM1_VCC 1.8V/3V UIM1 Power supply O 1.8V/3V 1.8V/3V N/A Mandatory connection Core 27 UIM1_CLK 1.8V/3V UIM1 Clock O 1.8V/3V 1.8V/3V I, PD Mandatory connection Core 28 UIM1_DATA 1.8V/3V UIM1 Data I/O 1.8V/3V 1.8V/3V I, PD Mandatory connection Core 29 UIM1_RESET 1.8V/3V UIM1 Reset O 1.8V/3V 1.8V/3V I, PD Mandatory connection Core 30 NC NC (Reserved for 3G compatibility) Not Connected 31 NC NC (Reserved for 3G compatibility) Not Connected 32 NC NC (Reserved for 3G compatibility) Not Connected 33 PCM_OUT PCM data out O 2.8V 2.8V I, PD Left Open Extension 34 PCM_IN PCM data in I 2.8V 2.8V I, PD Left Open Extension 35 PCM_SYNC PCM sync out I/O 2.8V 2.8V I, PD Left Open Extension 36 PCM_CLK PCM clock I/O 2.8V 2.8V I, PD Left Open Extension 37 GND Ground GND 0V 0V Mandatory connection Core 38 RF_GPS* RF GPS Input I Mandatory connection Extension 39 GND Ground GND 0V 0V Mandatory connection Core 40 GPIO7 General purpose input/output I/O 1.8V 2.8V I, PD Left Open Core 41 GPIO8 General purpose input/output I/O 1.8V 2.8V I, PD Left Open Core 42 PPS* GPS Pulse Per Second O 1.8V 2.8V T Left Open Extension 43 EXT_LNA_ GPS_EN* External GPS LNA enable O 1.8V 2.8V T Left Open Extension 4117701 Rev 3.0 L H March 03, 2016 19 Product Technical Specification Pad Definition Active Low / High IO Voltage Domain for HL6528RD and HL6528RD-G IO Voltage Domain for HL6528RD2.8V and HL6528RDG2.8V Reset State** Recommendation for Unused Pads Type I, PD Left Open (Test point mandatory) Extension Left Open Core Pad # Signal Name Function I/O 44 DEBUG_TX Debug Transmit Data O 1.8V 2.8V 45 VGPIO GPIO voltage output O 1.8V 2.8V 46 GPIO6 General purpose input/output I/O 1.8V 2.8V I, PD Left Open Core 47 TP1 Test Point 1 0 - JTAG Enable Open - Normal Mode I 2.8V 2.8V I, PU Mandatory Left Open Extension 48 GND Ground GND 0V 0V Mandatory connection Core 49 RF_MAIN RF GSM Input/output I/O Mandatory connection Core 50 GND Ground GND 0V 0V Mandatory connection Core 51 DEBUG_RX Debug Receive Data I 1.8V 2.8V Left Open (Test point mandatory) Extension 52 Reserved Not Connected 53 Reserved Not Connected 54 NC Not connected Not Connected 55 NC Not connected Not Connected 56 NC Not connected Not Connected 57 NC Not connected Not Connected 58 NC Not connected Not Connected 59 PWR_ON_N Active Low Power On control signal I L 2.8V 2.8V I, PD (TBD) Mandatory connection Core 60 2G_TX_ON 2G TX burst indicator O H 2.8V 2.8V T Left Open Extension 61 VBATT_PA 3.7V Power Amplifier Power supply I 3.7V 3.7V Mandatory connection Core 62 VBATT_PA 3.7V Power Amplifier Power supply I 3.7V 3.7V Mandatory connection Core 4117701 Rev 3.0 L I, PD March 03, 2016 20 Product Technical Specification Pad Definition Active Low / High IO Voltage Domain for HL6528RD and HL6528RD-G IO Voltage Domain for HL6528RD2.8V and HL6528RDG2.8V 3.7V 3.7V 1.8V 2.8V Recommendation for Unused Pads Type Mandatory connection Core I, PD Left Open Core 2.8V I, PD Left Open Extension 1.8V 2.8V I, PD Left Open Extension 0V 0V Mandatory connection Core 0V 0V Mandatory connection Core 2.8V 2.8V O, H (1.8V) Left Open Extension I 2.8V 2.8V I, PU Left Open Extension JTAG Test Data Output O 2.8V 2.8V I, PD Left Open Extension JTAG_TMS JTAG Test Mode Select I 2.8V 2.8V O, H Left Open Extension JTAG_TRST JTAG Test Reset I 2.8V 2.8V I, PD Left Open Extension 241 JTAG_TDI JTAG Test Data Input I 2.8V 2.8V I, PD Left Open Extension 242 JTAG_RTCK JTAG Returned Test Clock O 2.8V 2.8V Left Open Extension Pad # Signal Name Function I/O 63 VBATT 3.7V Power supply I 64 UIM1_DET / GPIO3 UIM1 Detection / General purpose input/output I/O 65 GPIO4 General purpose input/output I/O 1.8V 66 GPIO5 / I2C1_DATA General purpose input/output / I²C serial data line I/O 67-70 GND Ground GND 71-166 Note: 167234 GND GND GND 236 JTAG_RESET JTAG RESET I 237 JTAG_TCK JTAG Test Clock 238 JTAG_TDO 239 240 H These pads are not available on the HL6528RDx module. L L * This pad is only available on the HL6528RD-G and H6528-G2.8V. ** I = Input, O = Output, PU = Pull up, PD = Pull Down, H = High, T = High Impedance 4117701 Reset State** Rev 3.0 March 03, 2016 21 Product Technical Specification 30 NC 31 NC 32 PCM_OUT 33 GND 69 213 189 228 212 188 229 227 211 230 234 226 219 231 233 220 232 174 202 175 187 210 225 224 223 222 203 176 186 209 208 207 206 205 204 177 185 184 183 182 181 180 JTAG_TMS JTAG_TDO JTAG_TCK JTAG_RESET 240 239 238 237 236 GND 66 GPIO5/I2C_DATA 65 GPIO4 64 UIM1_DET/GPIO3 Core pin 63 VBATT Extension pin 62 VBATT_PA 61 VBATT_PA 60 2G_TX_ON 59 PWR_ON_N 58 NC 57 NC 56 NC Custom pin 179 178 55 NC 54 NC 53 Reserved 52 Reserved 70 GND DEBUG_RX GND RF_MAIN GND TP1 GPIO6 VGPIO DEBUG_TX EXT_LNA_GPS_EN PPS GPIO8 GPIO7 GND RF_GPS GND PCM_CLK PCM_SYNC 170 PCM_IN 4117701 241 67 169 Figure 3. 242 173 201 221 1 2 3 200 51 NC 4 172 50 29 5 199 49 UIM1_RESET 6 218 48 28 7 217 47 UIM1_DATA 8 216 46 27 9 215 45 UIM1_CLK 10 214 36 26 11 191 35 25 34 ADC0 12 171 190 UIM1_VCC 13 198 44 24 197 43 ADC1 236 196 42 23 237 195 41 32K_CLKOUT 238 194 40 22 239 193 39 26M_CLKOUT 14 21 240 192 38 BAT_RTC 15 20 37 MIC_N 16 19 17 68 18 GND MIC_P 241 JTAG_TRST 167 242 JTAG_TDI 168 JTAG_RTCK GPIO1/I2C_CLK UART1_RI UART1_RTS UART1_CTS UART1_TX UART1_RX UART1_DTR UART1_DCD UART1_DSR GPIO2 RESET_IN_N USB_D- USB_D+ NC NC USB_VBUS SPKR_N Pad Configuration (Top View) SPKR_P 2.1. Pad Definition Pad Configuration Rev 3.0 March 03, 2016 22 3. Detailed Interface Specifications Note: If not specified, all electrical values are given for VBATT=3.7V and an operating temperature of 25°C. 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. 3.1. Power Supply The AirPrime HL6528RDx module is supplied through the VBATT signal with the following characteristics. Table 7. Power Supply Minimum Typical Maximum VBATT voltage (V) 3.351 3.7 4.3 VBATT_PA voltage (V) Full Specification 3.351 3.7 4.3 2.82 3.7 4.3 VBATT_PA voltage (V) Extended Range2 1 This value has to be guaranteed during the burst 2 No guarantee of 3GPP performances over extended range 3.2. Current Consumption The following table lists the current consumption of the AirPrime HL6528RDx module at different conditions. Note: Table 8. Typical values are defined for VBATT/VBATT_PA at 3.7V and 25°C, for 50Ω impedance at all RF ports. Maximum values are provided for VSWR 3:1 with worst conditions among supported ranges of voltage and temperature. Current Consumption Parameters Typical Maximum Off mode (HL6528RD and HL6528RD-2.8V) (µA) 200 260 Off mode (HL6528RD-G and HL6528RD-G2.8V) (µA) GSM Sleep mode (average, mA) Single UIM operation GSM in communication mode (average, mA) GPRS (2 TX, 3 RX) (average, mA) Peak Current consumption (peak, A) 4117701 Rev 3.0 200 260 DRX2 1.8 2.9 DRX5 1.4 2.5 DRX9 1.3 2.4 E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 (PCL=5) 220 243 DCS 1800 / PCS 1900 (PCL=0) 150 164 E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 (PCL=5) 330 377 DCS 1800 / PCS 1900 (PCL=0) 230 251 E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 1.5 1.6 DCS 1800 / PCS 1900 0.9 1.2 March 03, 2016 23 Product Technical Specification Detailed Interface Specifications Parameters GNSS Acquisition1 (average, mA) GSM registered on network Acquisition1 (average, GNSS GSM in Flight mode GNSS Navigation GSM in Flight mode Maximum Max value3 TBD TBD value4 TBD TBD value3 TBD TBD Min value4 TBD TBD value3 TBD TBD value4 TBD TBD value3 TBD TBD Min value4 TBD TBD value3 TBD TBD value4 TBD TBD Min Max mA) GNSS Navigation (1Hz)1 (average, mA) GSM registered on network (1Hz)1 Typical (average, mA) GNSS Hibernate mode2 (average, mA) GSM registered on network Max Min Max Max Min 1 Maximum SVs in view, signal level @-130dBm, high gain configuration 2 Hot start conditions are maintained in Hibernate mode 3 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. 4 Baseband is in sleep mode in min value condition. Refer to document [2] AirPrime HL6528RDx AT Commands Interface Guide for sleep mode description. Table 9. Current Consumption per Power Supply (VBATT / VBATT_PA) Parameters VBATT_PA VBATT (HL6528RD and HL6528RD-2.8V) 4117701 Typical Maximum Peak current (A) GPRS communication mode, 2TX E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 (PCL=5) TBD TBD DCS 1800/ PCS 1900 (PCL=0) TBD TBD Peak current (A) GSM communication mode, 1TX E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 (PCL=5) TBD TBD DCS 1800/ PCS 1900 (PCL=0) TBD TBD Average current (mA) GSM communication mode, 1TX E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 (PCL=5) TBD TBD DCS 1800/ PCS 1900 (PCL=0) TBD TBD Peak current (A) GPRS communication mode, 2TX E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 (PCL=5) TBD TBD DCS 1800/ PCS 1900 (PCL=0) TBD TBD Peak current (A) GSM communication mode, 1TX E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 (PCL=5) TBD TBD DCS 1800/ PCS 1900 (PCL=0) TBD TBD Average current (mA) GSM communication mode, 1TX E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 (PCL=5) TBD TBD DCS 1800/ PCS 1900 (PCL=0) TBD TBD Rev 3.0 March 03, 2016 24 Product Technical Specification Detailed Interface Specifications Parameters VBATT (HL6528RD-G and HL6528RDG2.8V) 3.3. Typical Maximum Peak current (A) GPRS communication mode, 2TX GNSS Navigation mode E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 (PCL=5) TBD TBD DCS 1800/ PCS 1900 (PCL=0) TBD TBD Peak current (A) GSM communication mode, 1TX GNSS Navigation mode E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 (PCL=5) TBD TBD DCS 1800/ PCS 1900 (PCL=0) TBD TBD Average current (mA) GSM communication mode, 1TX GNSS Navigation mode E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 (PCL=5) TBD TBD DCS 1800/ PCS 1900 (PCL=0) TBD TBD 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: Table 10. VGPIO is only on when RESET_IN_N and PWR_ON_N are both at low level. VGPIO Electrical Characteristics HL6528RD, HL6528RD-G Parameter HL6528RD-2.8V, HL6528RD-G2.8V Remarks Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Voltage level (V) 1.70 1.80 1.90 2.7 2.80 2.95 Current capability active mode (mA) - - 50 - - 50 Current capability sleep mode (mA) - - 3 (TBC) - - 3 (TBC) Line regulation (mV/V) - - 50 (TBC) - - 50 (TBC) Iout = MAX Rise Time(ns) - - 6 (TBC) - - 6 (TBC) Test load capacitor = 30 pF 3.4. Both active mode and sleep mode 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. 4117701 Rev 3.0 March 03, 2016 25 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 11. BAT_RTC Electrical Characteristics Parameter Minimum Typical Maximum Input voltage (V) 2.0 2.8 3.15 Input current consumption (µA) - 2.5 56 Output voltage (V) 2.82 2.8 3.18 Max charging current (@VBATT=3.6V) (mA) - 0.6 - Note: If unused, it is recommended to add a common 10 µF capacitor to BAT_RTC. 3.5. UIM Interface The AirPrime HL6528RDx has one physical UIM interface which has optional support for dual UIM application with an external UIM switch. The UIM interface allows control of a 1.8V/3V UIM and is fully compliant with GSM 11.11 recommendations related to UIM functions. The five signals used by the UIM interface are as follows:  UIM1_VCC: power supply  UIM1_CLK: clock  UIM1_DATA: I/O port  UIM1_RESET: reset  UIM1_DET: UIM detection (optional) Table 12. Electrical Characteristics of UIM1 Parameter Min Typ Max Remarks UIM1 Interface Voltage (V) (VCC, CLK, DATA, RESET) 2.7 3.0 3.15 1.65 1.80 1.95 The appropriate output voltage is auto detected and selected by software UIM1_VCC Current (mA) - - 10 Max output current in sleep mode = 3 mA UIM1_VCC Line Regulation (mV/V) - - 50 At Iout_Max UIM1_VCC Power-up Setting Time (µs) from power down - 10 - 2.4 - - For HL6528RD-2.8V and HL6528RD-G2.8V 1.4 - - For HL6528RD and HL6528RD-G - - 0.4 For HL6528RD-2.8V and HL6528RD-G2.8V - - 0.4 For HL6528RD and HL6528RD-G Logic 1 of UIM1_DET (V) Logic 0 of UIM1_DET (V) 4117701 Rev 3.0 March 03, 2016 26 Product Technical Specification Detailed Interface Specifications J1 1 AirPrime HL6528RDx 6 R2 1kΩ VGPIO 8 UIM1_CLK 3 UIM1_DET 4 UIM1_DATA 7 UIM1_RESET 2 2 1 NC_D2-6 VPP CC8 CLK CC4 SIM I/O RST GND ITT CANNON CCM03 Series C2 470 nF 6 R1 4 100 kΩ 3 C1 1 470 pF 5 D2 VCC SIMPRES UIM1_VCC D1 3 4 6 2 5 ESDA6V1SC6 from ST (or AMOTECH AVLC5S02300) GND GND DALC208SC6 from SGS-THOMSON Figure 4. GND UIM Implementation Example 3.5.1. UIM1_DET UIM1_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. When a UIM is inserted, the state of UIM1_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. 3.6. 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 13. USB Pad Description Pad # Signal Name I/O Function 12 USB_D- I/O USB data negative 13 USB_D+ I/O USB data position 16 USB_VBUS I USB VBUS Table 14. USB_VBUS Electrical Characteristics Parameter Minimum Typical Maximum Unit Input voltage 4.75 5.0 5.25 V Input current consumption - 1 - mA 4117701 Rev 3.0 March 03, 2016 27 Product Technical Specification 3.7. Detailed Interface Specifications Electrical Information for Digital I/O The AirPrime HL6528RDx supports four groups of digital interfaces with varying current drain limits. Table 15 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:  Group 1:  GPIO2  GPIO6  GPIO7  GPIO8  PPS  EXT_LNA_EN  Group 2:  UART1  Group 3:  GPIO3  GPIO4  I2C  Group 4:  PCM  DEBUG_TX Table 15. Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics – Input/Output Voltage HL6528RD, HL6528RD-G HL6528RD-2.8V, HL6528RD-G2.8V Min Max Min 2.1 2.6 Parameter Input Voltage-High (V) Typ 1.6 Input Voltage-Low (V) Output Voltage-High (V) 3.1 0.15 2.1 1.87 3.1 0.4 0.4 Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics – Group 1 Input/Output Current Parameter HL6528RD, HL6528RD-G Min Typ HL6528RD-2.8V, HL6528RD-G2.8V Max Min -2 Input Current-High(µA) -22.5 12.5 Input Current-Low(µA) -82.5 -6.1 DC Output Current-High (mA) DC Output Current-Low (mA) 4117701 Max 0.15 1.206 Output Voltage-Low (V) Table 16. Typ Rev 3.0 Max Current consumption 2 16 -16 Typ Notes Current consumption 0.02 -1 March 03, 2016 28 Product Technical Specification Table 17. Detailed Interface Specifications Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics – Group 2 Input/Output Current HL6528RD, HL6528RD-G Parameter Min Typ HL6528RD-2.8V, HL6528RD-G2.8V Max Min Typ Notes Max Input Current-High(µA) -22.5 12.5 -22.5 12.5 Current consumption Input Current-Low(µA) -82.5 -6.1 -82.5 -6.1 Current consumption DC Output Current-High (mA) DC Output Current-Low (mA) Table 18. 1.5 16 -1.5 -16 Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics – Group 3 Input/Output Current HL6528RD, HL6528RD-G Parameter Min Input Current-High(µA) Typ HL6528RD-2.8V, HL6528RD-G2.8V Max -2 Input Current-Low(µA) 2 DC Output Current-High (mA) 0.02 DC Output Current-Low (mA) Table 19. -1 Min Typ Notes Max -22.5 12.5 Current consumption -82.5 -6.1 Current consumption 16 -16 Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics – Group 4 Input/Output Current HL6528RD, HL6528RD-G Parameter Min Typ HL6528RD-2.8V, HL6528RD-G2.8V Max Min Typ Notes Max Input Current-High(µA) -22.5 12.5 -22.5 12.5 Current consumption Input Current-Low(µA) -82.5 -6.1 -82.5 -6.1 Current consumption DC Output Current-High (mA) DC Output Current-Low (mA) 16 16 -16 -16 Note: The PCM interface only supports 2.8V even with 1.8V configuration. 3.8. General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) The AirPrime HL6528RDx provides 8 GPIOs, 3 of which has multiplexes. Table 20. GPIO Pad Description Power Supply Domain Pad # Signal Name Multiplex I/O 1 GPIO1 I2C1_CLK1 10 HL6528RD, HL6528RD-G HL6528RD-2.8V, HL6528RD-G2.8V I/O 1.8V 2.8V GPIO2 I/O 1.8V 2.8V 40 GPIO7 I/O 1.8V 2.8V 41 GPIO8 I/O 1.8V 2.8V 4117701 Rev 3.0 March 03, 2016 29 Product Technical Specification Detailed Interface Specifications Power Supply Domain Pad # Signal Name 46 GPIO6 64 GPIO3 65 GPIO4 66 GPIO5 3.9. Multiplex UIM1_DET I2C1_DATA I/O HL6528RD, HL6528RD-G HL6528RD-2.8V, HL6528RD-G2.8V I/O 1.8V 2.8V I/O 1.8V 2.8V I/O 1.8V 2.8V I/O 1.8V 2.8V Main Serial Link (UART1) The main serial link (UART1) is used for communication between the AirPrime HL6528RDx module 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 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 and 115200 bit/s, with autobauding and up to 1Mbit/s at maximum baud rate. 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: The capacitive load at UART1_CTS and UART1_RX must be lower than 45pF on the HL6528RD and HL6528RD-G (1.8V configuration). A UART transceiver or uni-directional level shifter is needed for connection to the host when the interface level is not compatible with the HL6528RDx. UART1 pad description is summarized below. Table 21. UART1 Pad Description Pad # Signal Name* I/O* Description 2 UART1_RI O Signal incoming calls (voice and data), SMS, etc. 3 UART1_RTS I Wakes the module up when KSLEEP=1 is used 4 UART1_CTS O AirPrime HL6528RDx is ready to receive AT commands 5 UART1_TX I Transmit data 6 UART1_RX O Receive data 7 UART1_DTR I (active low) Prevents the AirPrime HL6528RDx from entering sleep mode, switches between data mode and command mode, and wakes the module up. 8 UART1_DCD O Signal data connection in progress 9 UART1_DSR O Signal UART interface is ON * 4117701 From module side Rev 3.0 March 03, 2016 30 Product Technical Specification 3.9.1. 8-wire Application VGPIO AirPrime HL6528RDx Figure 5. 3.9.2. Detailed Interface Specifications Level shifter use TP UART1_RX TP UART1_CTS TP UART1_DSR TP UART1_DCD TP UART1_RI TP UART1_DTR TP UART1_TX TP UART1_RTS TP R R R R R R R R RI Customer Application DTR TXD RTS RXD UART1_RX TP UART1_CTS TP UART1_DSR TP DSR UART1_DCD TP DCD UART1_RI TP RI UART1_TX TP TXD UART1_RTS TP R R CTS Customer Application DTR R R RTS 4-wire UART Application Example 2-wire Application VGPIO AirPrime HL6528RDx Level shifter use TP RXD UART1_RX TP UART1_CTS TP CTS UART1_DSR TP DSR UART1_DCD TP DCD UART1_RI TP RI R UART1_DTR DTR UART1_RTS RTS UART1_TX 4117701 DCD Level shifter use TP UART1_DTR Figure 7. DSR 4-wire Application AirPrime HL6528RDx 3.9.3. CTS 8-wire UART Application Example VGPIO Figure 6. RXD TP R Customer Application TXD 2-wire UART Application Example Rev 3.0 March 03, 2016 31 Product Technical Specification Detailed Interface Specifications 3.10. Power On Signal (PWR_ON_N) A low level signal has to be provided to switch the AirPrime HL6528RDx module ON. It is internally connected to the permanent 3.0V supply regulator inside the HL6528RDx via a pull-up resistor. Once VBATT is supplied to the HL6528RDx module, this 3.0V supply regulator will be enabled and so PWR_ON_N signal is by default at high level. The PWR_ON_N signal’s characteristics are listed in the table below. Table 22. PWR_ON_N Electrical Characteristics Parameter Minimum Typical Maximum Input Voltage-Low (V) 0 - 0.4 Input Voltage-High (V) 2.4 (TBC) - 3.15 Power-up period (ms) from PWR_ON_N falling edge 2000 - - Note: As PWR_ON_N is internally pulled up (typically by 100kΩ), a simple open collector or open drain transistor must be used for ignition. For convenience, PWR_ON_N can be connected to GND to automatically switch the module on when power is supplied. Switch X 1 2 PWR_ON_N 3 GND Figure 8. PWR_ON_N Connection Example with Switch PWR_ON_N From application MCU GPIO control T1 Rohm DTC144EE GND Figure 9. PWR_ON_N Connection Example with an Open Collector Transistor 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 = 2.8V or 1.8V the module is ON (it can be in Idle, Communication or Sleep mode) Caution: VGPIO is always on when PWR_ON_N is at low level even during module reset. Note: PWR_ON_N cannot be used to power the module off. The module is powered off with AT command AT*PSCPOF, and the PWR_ON_N signal will be internally pulled up to high level after. 4117701 Rev 3.0 March 03, 2016 32 Product Technical Specification Detailed Interface Specifications 3.11. Reset Signal (RESET_IN_N) To reset the module, the RESET_IN_N pad must be tied low for at least 10ms (with PWR_ON_N at low level). This action will immediately restart the AirPrime HL6528RDx module. It is therefore not necessary to perform a new ignition sequence (PWR_ON_N) afterwards. As RESET_IN_N is internally pulled up (typically by 100kΩ), 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. Note: As RESET_IN_N is referenced to the 1.8V domain (internally pulled up to the module) it is impossible to enable a reset before the module is on or to try to use the RESET_IN_N as a way to power on the module. Caution: The module will be off if PWR_ON_N is high and RESET_IN_N is tied to low. Table 23. RESET_IN_N Electrical Characteristics Parameter Minimum Typical Maximum Input Voltage-Low (V) -0.2 - 0.4 Input Voltage-High (V) 1.4 - 2.2 Power up Period (ms) from RESET_IN_N falling edge 38 - - 3.12. ADC Two Analog to Digital Converter inputs, ADC0 and ADC1, are provided by the AirPrime HL6528RDx module. These converters are 10-bit resolution ADCs ranging from 0 to 2.8 V. Typically, the ADCx input can be used to monitor external temperature. This is very useful for monitoring the application temperature and can be used as an indicator to safely power OFF the application in case of overheating (for Li-Ion batteries). Both ADCs have the characteristics listed in the table below. Table 24. ADC Electrical Characteristics Parameter Minimum Typical Maximum ADC Resolution (bits) - 10 - Input Voltage Range (V) 0 - 2.8 Update rate per channel (kHz) - - 100 Differential Nonlinearity (bits) -1 - +1 Integral Nonlinearity (bits) -1 - +1 Offset Error (mV) -10 - +10 Gain Error (mV/LSB) - 1 - Input Resistance (MΩ) - 1 - Input Capacitance (pF) - - 4 4117701 Rev 3.0 Remarks General purpose input LSB March 03, 2016 33 Product Technical Specification Detailed Interface Specifications 3.13. Clock Interface The AirPrime HL6528RDx supports two digital clock interfaces. Table 25. Clock Interface Pad Description Pad # Signal Name I/O I/O Type Description 22 26M_CLKOUT O 1.2V 26MHz System Clock Output 23 32K_CLKOUT O 2.8V 32.768kHz System Clock Output 3.14. Analog Audio Interfaces The AirPrime HL6528RDx module supports one differential microphone input and one differential speaker output. It also includes a noise suppression and echo cancellation feature for enhanced voice call quality. 3.14.1. Analog Audio Input The microphone input can either have a single-ended or a differential connection. However, performance with common mode noise and TDMA noise varies depending on the connection mode and PCB layout. When connecting a microphone to the AirPrime HL6528RDx module, ensure to have a very good ground plane, very good filtering as well as shielding in order to avoid any disturbance on the audio path. The gain of the microphone input can be tuned using AT commands. The AirPrime HL6528RDx module microphone pads already include suitable biasing for an electret microphone. The electret microphone can then be connected directly on the inputs for easy connection. AC coupling is also already embedded in the HL6528RDx embedded module. AirPrime HL6528RDx MIC Bias 2.5 kΩ MIC_P 1 µF 19 100 pF MIC_N 1 µF 20 2.5 kΩ Figure 10. 4117701 MIC Input Diagram Rev 3.0 March 03, 2016 34 Product Technical Specification Table 26. Detailed Interface Specifications Analog Audio Differential Interface Input Parameter Minimum Typical Maximum Test Conditions MIC_P DC Biasing (V) 2.2 Through internal 2.5kΩ MIC_N DC Biasing (V) 0 Through internal 2.5kΩ Maximum input range (Vrms) 0.74 Gain = 0dB Nominal reference level (mVrms) 16 Gain = + 34dB Input Micro amplifier gain (dB) Note: -6 + 50 It is recommended to add ESD protection to the microphone when it is exposed to the external environment. The ESD protection should be connected between the audio lines and a good ground, and placed as close to the microphone as possible. 3.14.2. Analog Audio Output Table 27. Analog Audio Differential Interface Output Parameter Min Typ Maximum output range (Vrms) 1.75 Load resistance (Ω) 32 Output amplifier gain (dB) Note: -28 - Max Test Conditions Load=32Ω, THD=1% 8 It is recommended to add ESD protection to the speaker when it is exposed to the external environment. The ESD protection should be connected between the audio lines and a good ground, and placed as close to the speaker as possible. It’s important to select an appropriate speaker. The following table enumerates the recommended speaker characteristics. Table 28. Recommended Speaker Characteristics Characteristic Value Input power: rated / max 0.1W (Rate) Audio chain impedance 32Ω +/- 10% at 1V 1KHz Frequency Range 300 Hz ~ 4.0 KHz Sensitivity (S.P.L) >105 dB at 1KHz with IEC318 coupler Distortion 5% max at 1K Hz, nominal input power 3.15. PCM The Digital Audio Interface (PCM) allows connectivity with standard audio peripherals. It can be used, for example, to connect an external audio codec. The signals used by the Digital Audio Interface are as follows:  PCM_SYNC: The frame synchronization signal delivers an 8kHz frequency pulse that synchronizes the frame “data in” and the frame “data out” (short frame synchronization only).  PCM_CLK: The frame bit clock signal controls data transfer with the audio peripheral. 4117701 Rev 3.0 March 03, 2016 35 Product Technical Specification Detailed Interface Specifications  PCM_OUT: The frame “data out” relies on the selected configuration mode.  PCM_IN: The frame “data in” relies on the selected configuration mode. The PCM interface is a high speed full duplex interface that can be used to send and receive digital audio data to external audio ICs. The digital audio interface also features the following:  PCM master mode  8 bits or 16 bits data word length  MSB or LSB first  Rising or falling sampling clock edge  The programmability of this interface allows addressing a large range of audio peripheral Note: The PCM bit clock rate must be set to 1MHz in order to accommodate the 8kS/s source/sink mechanism on the DSP side, as well as the 125µs frame length. Refer to the following table for the electrical characteristics of the digital audio interface. Table 29. Digital Audio Interface Electrical Characteristics Signal Description Minimum Typical Tsync_low + Tsync_high PCM-SYNC period (µs) 125 Tsync_low PCM-SYNC low time (µs) 124 Tsync_high PCM-SYNC high time (µs) 1 TSYNC-CLK PCM-SYNC to PCM-CLK time (ns) 651 TCLK-cycle PCM-CLK period (ns) 1302 TIN-setup PCM-IN setup time (ns) 50 TIN-hold PCM-IN hold time (ns) 50 TOUT-delay PCM-OUT delay time (ns) TSYNC-delay PCM-SYNC output delay (ns) Maximum 20 -11 9 The following figure shows the PCM timing waveform. Figure 11. 4117701 PCM Timing Waveform Rev 3.0 March 03, 2016 36 Product Technical Specification Detailed Interface Specifications 3.16. I2C Interface NMEA frames can be output from the UART or through a dedicated serial port (I2C). Table 30. I2C Pad Description Pad # Name Function 1 I2C1_CLK I2C Serial Clock Line 66 I2C1_DATA I2C Serial Data Line Note: I2C pads are multiplexed with GPIO features and are internally pulled up to VGPIO with 4.7kΩ. The main characteristics of the I2C interface are as follows:  Master mode (I2C1_CLK is an output of the AirPrime HL6528RDx module)  I2C clock is set at 400KHz As the HL6528RDx’s I2C interface works in master mode only, devices connected to the I2C bus shall be slave devices, and in order for the HL6528RDx module to communicate with slave devices, the slave device’s 7-bit address should be loaded inside the HL6528RDx module before activating the GPS NMEA output. For more information on managing slave devices, refer to document [2] AirPrime HL6528RDx AT Commands Interface Guide. 3.17. Debug Interfaces The AirPrime HL6528RDx module provides two interfaces for a powerful debug system. 3.17.1. Debug Port The AirPrime HL6528RDx provides a 2-wire debug port interface, providing real-time instruction and data trace of the modem core. Table 31. SW Trace Pad Description Pad # Signal Name* I/O* Function 44 DEBUG_TX O Debug transmit data 51 DEBUG_RX I Debug receive data * 4117701 According to module view. Rev 3.0 March 03, 2016 37 Product Technical Specification Detailed Interface Specifications 3.17.2. JTAG The JTAG interface provides debug access to the core of the AirPrime HL6528RDx module. These JTAG signals are accessible through solderable Test Points. Table 32. JTAG Pad Description Pad # Name Function 47 TP1 Test Point 1 52 Reserved JTAG configuration 53 Reserved JTAG configuration 236 JTAG_RESET JTAG RESET 237 JTAG_TCK JTAG Test Clock 238 JTAG_TDO JTAG Test Data Output 239 JTAG_TMS JTAG Test Mode Select 240 JTAG_TRST JTAG Test Reset 241 JTAG_TDI JTAG Test Data Input 242 JTAG_RTCK JTAG Returned Test Clock It’s recommended to provide access through Test Points to the JTAG interface pads (for failure analysis and HL6528RDx debugging). All signals listed in the table above shall be outputs on the customer board to allow JTAG debugging. Note: 3.18. PPS (HL6528RD-G and HL6528RD-G2.8V only) The PPS signal is an output pulse related to GPS receiver time. Table 33. PPS Electrical Characteristics Parameter Voltage Level (V) Minimum Typical Maximum HL6528RD-G 1.70 1.80 1.90 HL6528RD-G2.8V 2.7 2.8 2.95 Frequency (Hz) 1 Pulse width (ms) 250 Synchronization to GPS time (µs) Note: 4117701 Conditions 1 This output is available only when GNSS is in navigation mode. Rev 3.0 March 03, 2016 38 Product Technical Specification Detailed Interface Specifications 3.19. EXT_LNA_GPS_EN (HL6528RD-G and HL6528RD-G2.8V only) EXT_LNA_GPS_EN ON indicates whether the GNSS receiver is active and can be used to enable an external LNA (or active antenna). Table 34. EXT_LNA_GPS_EN Electrical Characteristics Parameter Output Voltage Level (V) Output Current (mA) Minimum Typical Maximum HL6528RD-G 1.70 1.80 1.90 HL6528RD-G2.8V 2.7 2.8 2.95 HL6528RD-G 0 - 1.5 HL6528RD-G2.8V 0 - 2 Conditions 3.20. RF Interface The GSM RF interface of the AirPrime HL6528RDx module allows the transmission of RF signals. This interface has a 50Ω nominal impedance. 3.20.1. RF Connection A short 50Ω (with maximum VSWR 1.1:1, and 0.5dB loss) RF track is recommended to connect to standard RF connectors such as SMA, UFL, etc. for antenna connection. Table 35. RF Connection RF Signal Impedance VSWR Rx (max) VSWR Tx (max) RF_MAIN 50Ω 3:1 3:1 3.20.2. RF Performances RF performances are compliant with the ETSI recommendation GSM 05.05. Table 36. RF Performance Frequency Band Typical Sensitivity (dBm) GSM 850 -109 E-GSM 900 -109 DCS 1800 -108 PCS 1900 -108 4117701 Rev 3.0 March 03, 2016 39 Product Technical Specification Detailed Interface Specifications 3.20.3. TX Burst Indicator (2G_TX_ON) The AirPrime HL6528RDx module provides a signal, 2G_TX_ON, for TX burst indication. 2G_TX_ON is a 2.8V signal and its status depends on the module transmitter state. Refer to the following table for the status of the 2G_TX_ON signal depending on the embedded module’s state. Table 37. Burst Indicator States Embedded Module State 2G_TX_ON During TX burst High No TX Low During TX burst, there is a higher current drain from the VBATT_PA power supply which causes a voltage drop. This voltage drop from VBATT_PA is a good indication of a high current drain situation during TX burst. The blinking frequency is about 217Hz. The output logic high duration, Tduration, depends on the number of TX slots and is computed as follows: T duration = T advance + (0.577ms x number of TX slots) + T delay Table 38. TX Burst Characteristics Parameter Minimum Typical Maximum High level output voltage (V) 2.7 2.85 3 Low level output voltage 0 Tadvance (µs) 30 240 Tdelay (µs) 0 30 Figure 12. 4117701 0.1 2G_TX_ON State during TX Burst Rev 3.0 March 03, 2016 40 Product Technical Specification Detailed Interface Specifications 3.21. GNSS Interface The AirPrime HL6528RD-G and HL6528RD-G2.8V modules embed an integrated and high-sensitivity Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) solution. Based on SiRFstarV™ from CSR, the AirPrime HL6528RD-G and HL6528RD-G2.8V modules combine GPS and GLONASS reception to improve navigation capabilities and position accuracy in obstructed view environments such as urban canyons. GNSS performances are improved by CW jammer and interference mitigation system and automated hardware blanking capabilities. In addition, it supports Downloaded Extended Ephemeris Assisted-GNSS, for enhanced time to acquire or reacquire a fix. The operation of GNSS is offloaded to a GNSS standalone solution to guarantee the availability of modem resources for best performance. The GNSS implementation supports GPS L1 signal (1575.42 ± 20 MHz) and GLONASS L1 FDMA signals for frequency -7 to 6 (1597.5 – 1605.8 MHz), with 50Ω connection on the RF_GPS pad. 3.21.1. GNSS Performances Table 39. GNSS Interface Specifications Note: All values in the following table are preliminary and subject to change pending further testing. Test Sensitivity Parameters Typical Value GPS Autonomous Acquisition (dBm); Cold and Warm start conditions -147 GPS Autonomous Acquisition (dBm); Hot start conditions -159 GPS Navigation (dBm) -161 GLONASS Navigation (dBm) -158 GNSS Navigation (dBm) -161 GPS Tracking (dBm) -165 GLONASS Tracking (dBm) -165 Time To First Fix (s) Autonomous Cold Start 2D Position Error (m) Time To First Fix (s) Autonomous Warm Start 2D Position Error (m) Time To First Fix (s) Autonomous Hot Start 2D Position Error (m) Time To First Fix (s) Aiding Warm Start 4117701 2D Position Error (m) Rev 3.0 50% 29.5 95% 38.6 50% 1.1 95% 5.9 50% 24.7 95% 34.8 50% 1.6 95% 4.5 50% 1.2 95% 1.9 50% 4.2 95% 9.5 95% 11 95% (after 1 day) 10 95% (after 3 days) 20 95% (after 6 days) 50 March 03, 2016 41 Product Technical Specification Note: Detailed Interface Specifications Values in the table above are based on static conditions, RF GNSS level @-130dBm. Cold start does not include internal GNSS firmware download on first GNSS start. 3.21.2. GNSS Antenna Interface Specifications for the GNSS antenna interface are defined in the table below. Table 40. GNSS Antenna Specifications Characteristics Frequency (MHz) GNSS GPS L1 1575.42±20 GLONASS L1 FDMA 1597.5-1605.8 RF Impedance (Ω) 50 VSWR max 2:1 The minimum isolation between GNSS and GSM antennas should be 20 dB. 3.21.3. GNSS Antenna Recommendations Both passive and active antennas are supported by the AirPrime HL6528RD-G and HL6528RDG2.8V modules. The table below describes the expected performance function as input signal power. Table 41. GNSS Antenna Recommendations GNSS Signal Level Description Input Signal Power (dBm) Expected Performances Absolute maximum -110 Maximum to input level Good >-134 Best performance in TTFF and position accuracy Acceptable >-147 Minimum input level to allow initial acquisition without aiding Poor