SARA-U2 series
HSPA modules with 2G fallback
Data Sheet
Abstract
Technical data sheet describing the SARA-U2 series HSPA cellular modules. These modules are a
complete and cost-efficient 3.75G solution offering up to five-band high-speed HSPA and up to
quad-band GSM/EGPRS voice and/or data transmission technology in a compact form factor.
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Document Information
Title
SARA-U2 series
Subtitle
HSPA modules with 2G fallback
Document type
Data Sheet
Document number
UBX-13005287
Revision and date
R20
15-Apr-2019
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Product status
Corresponding content status
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Document contains the final product specification.
This document applies to the following products:
Product name
Type number
SARA-U201
SARA-U201-03B-00
SARA-U201-63B-00
SARA-U201-63B-01
SARA-U201-63B-02
SARA-U201-04B-00
SARA-U201 ATEX SARA-U201-03X-00
SARA-U201-04X-00
SARA-U260
SARA-U260-00S-01
SARA-U260-00S-02
SARA-U260-03S-00
SARA-U260-03S-01
SARA-U270
SARA-U270-00S-01
SARA-U270-00S-02
SARA-U270-03S-00
SARA-U270-03S-01
SARA-U270-04B-00
SARA-U270-73S-00
SARA-U270-73S-01
SARA-U270-53S-00
SARA-U270-53S-01
SARA-U270-53S-02
SARA-U270 ATEX SARA-U270-00X-00
SARA-U270-00X-01
SARA-U280
SARA-U280-00S-00
SARA-U280-00S-01
SARA-U280-03S-00
SARA-U280-03S-01
Modem version
Application version
PCN reference
Product status
23.60
23.62
23.63
23.63
23.60
23.60
23.60
23.20
23.20
23.41
23.41
23.20
23.20
23.41
23.41
23.41
23.41
23.41
23.41
23.41
23.41
23.20
23.20
23.28
23.28
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A01.06
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UBX-17061316
UBX-15020745
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UBX-16006754
UBX-17061316
UBX-15020745
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UBX-19000858
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UBX-17011151
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Contents
Document Information ................................................................................................................................ 2
Contents .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
1
2
Functional description ......................................................................................................................... 5
1.1
Overview ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
1.2
Product features ......................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3
Block diagram .............................................................................................................................................. 6
1.4
Product description .................................................................................................................................... 7
1.5
AT command support ................................................................................................................................ 8
1.6
Supported features .................................................................................................................................... 9
Interfaces ............................................................................................................................................... 12
2.1
Power management ..................................................................................................................................12
2.1.1
Module supply (VCC) .........................................................................................................................12
2.1.2
RTC supply (V_BCKP)........................................................................................................................12
2.1.3
Generic digital interfaces supply (V_INT) .....................................................................................12
2.2 Antenna........................................................................................................................................................12
2.2.1
Antenna RF interface (ANT) ............................................................................................................12
2.2.2
Antenna detection (ANT_DET) .......................................................................................................12
2.3 System functions .......................................................................................................................................12
2.3.1
Module power-on ...............................................................................................................................12
2.3.2
Module power-off .............................................................................................................................. 13
2.3.3
Module reset ...................................................................................................................................... 13
2.4 SIM ............................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.4.1
(U)SIM interface ................................................................................................................................ 13
2.4.2
SIM card detection (SIM_DET) ....................................................................................................... 13
2.5 Serial interfaces ........................................................................................................................................ 14
2.5.1
Asynchronous serial interface (UART) ......................................................................................... 15
2.5.2
Auxiliary asynchronous serial interface (AUX UART) ................................................................ 16
2.5.3
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ............................................................................................................... 17
2.5.4
DDC (I2C) bus interface .................................................................................................................... 18
2.6 Audio ............................................................................................................................................................ 18
2.7 GPIO ............................................................................................................................................................. 19
3
Pin definition ........................................................................................................................................ 20
3.1
4
Pin assignment ..........................................................................................................................................20
Electrical specifications ....................................................................................................................25
4.1
Absolute maximum rating....................................................................................................................... 25
4.1.1
Maximum ESD ................................................................................................................................... 25
4.2 Operating conditions ................................................................................................................................ 26
4.2.1
Operating temperature range ........................................................................................................ 26
4.2.2
Supply/Power pins ............................................................................................................................ 27
4.2.3
Current consumption ....................................................................................................................... 28
4.2.4
RF characteristics ............................................................................................................................30
4.2.5
ANT_DET pin...................................................................................................................................... 31
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4.2.6
PWR_ON pin ....................................................................................................................................... 31
4.2.7
RESET_N pin ...................................................................................................................................... 31
4.2.8
(U)SIM pins ......................................................................................................................................... 32
4.2.9
Generic Digital Interfaces pins .......................................................................................................33
4.2.10 USB pins ............................................................................................................................................. 43
4.2.11 DDC (I2C) pins..................................................................................................................................... 44
5
Mechanical specifications ............................................................................................................... 45
6
Reliability tests and approvals ....................................................................................................... 46
6.1
Reliability tests .......................................................................................................................................... 46
6.2 Approvals .................................................................................................................................................... 46
7
6.2.1
SARA-U2 series ................................................................................................................................. 46
6.2.2
SARA-U201 ATEX and SARA-U270 ATEX.................................................................................... 47
Product handling & soldering.......................................................................................................... 49
7.1
Packaging ................................................................................................................................................... 49
7.1.1
Reels .................................................................................................................................................... 49
7.1.2
Tapes ...................................................................................................................................................50
7.2 Moisture Sensitivity Levels ..................................................................................................................... 51
7.3 Reflow soldering ........................................................................................................................................ 51
7.4 ESD precautions ........................................................................................................................................ 51
8
Default settings ...................................................................................................................................52
9
Labeling and ordering information ............................................................................................... 53
9.1
Product labeling.........................................................................................................................................53
9.2 Explanation of codes ................................................................................................................................ 54
9.3 Ordering information ................................................................................................................................55
Appendix ....................................................................................................................................................... 56
A
Glossary ................................................................................................................................................. 56
Related documents ................................................................................................................................... 59
Revision history .......................................................................................................................................... 60
Contact ........................................................................................................................................................... 61
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Functional description
1.1
Overview
The SARA-U2 series modules are a 3.75G UMTS/HSPA solution with GSM/(E)GPRS fall-back in the
miniature (26.0 x 16.0 mm, 96-pin) SARA LGA form factor that allows seamless drop-in migration from
/ to other u-blox cellular modules families. SARA-U2 modules feature HSPA data-rates of 7.2 Mbit/s
(downlink) and 5.76 Mbit/s (uplink). The modules offer data and voice communication over an
extended operating temperature range of -40 °C to +85 °C, with low power consumption and a rich
feature set including dual-stack IPv4 / IPv6.
The SARA-U2 series includes variants supporting band combinations for worldwide operation, for
operation in North America, Europe, Asia and other countries. A cost-saving UMTS-only variant is also
available.
SARA-U2 modules are complete, fully qualified and certified solutions, which reduce costs and enable
short time to market. They are ideally suited to M2M applications such as: mobile internet terminals,
car infotainment and telematics, Automatic Meter Reading (AMR), Remote Monitoring Automation
and Control (RMAC), surveillance and security, road pricing, asset tracking, fleet management, antitheft systems, and Point of Sales (PoS) terminals. SARA-U2 modules support full access to u-blox
GNSS receivers via serial port. Thus any host processor connected to the cellular module through a
single serial port can control both the cellular module and the positioning chip/module. The compact
SARA 26.0 x 16.0 mm form factor with LGA pads (functionally referred to as “pins”) allows fully
automated assembly with standard pick & place and reflow soldering equipment for cost-efficient,
high-volume production.
Product features
AssistNow Software
CellLocate®
eCall / ERA-GLONASS
ODIS
Dual stack IPv4 / IPv6
●
●
●
●
● ●1 ●
●
●
●
800/850/900 850/900
SARA-U201
5.76 7.2
21 1
1900/2100 1800/1900
ATEX
1
9
1
● ●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
● ●1 ●
●
●
●
SARA-U260 5.76 7.2
850/1900
850/1900 1
1
1
9
1
● ●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
SARA-U270 5.76 7.2
900/2100
900/18002 23 1
1
9
1
● ●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
SARA-U270
5.76 7.2
ATEX
900/2100
900/1800 1
1
1
9
1
● ●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
SARA-U280 5.76 7.2
850/1900
1
1
1
9
1
● ●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
Standard
Professional
GNSS via modem
●
FOTA
Embedded SSL / TLS
●
FW update via serial
Embedded HTTP, FTP
●
Analog audio
● ●
UART
USB 2.0
1
GSM / (E)GPRS [MHz]
9
SARA-U201 5.76 7.2
UMTS / HSPA [MHz]
1
HSDPA [Mbit/s]
800/850/900 850/900
21 1
1900/2100 1800/1900
HSUPA ][Mbit/s]
Embedded TCP/UDP
Grade
Jamming detection
Features
Network indication
Antenna supervisor
Interfaces Audio
Digital audio
Bands
GPIO
UMTS
DDC (I2C)
Model
Automotive
1.2
Table 1: SARA-U2 series main features summary4
Second UART interface and FOTA not supported by "03" and "63" product versions
2G radio access technology not supported by SARA-U270-73S and SARA-U270-53S module product versions
3
Second UART interface not supported by "00", "03", "53" and "73" product versions
4
The SARA-U201 ATEX and SARA-U270 ATEX modules, unless otherwise specified, provide the same feature set as the
SARA-U201 and SARA-U270 modules respectively, with the additional certification for use in potentially explosive
atmospheres. Unless otherwise specified, SARA-U201 refers to all SARA-U201 ATEX and SARA-U201 modules, and in the
same way SARA-U270 refers to both SARA-U270 ATEX and SARA-U270 modules.
1
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1.3
Block diagram
26 MHz
32 kHz
2G PA
ANT
Switch
Power-On
3G PA
Reset
RF
transceiver
Duplexers
SIM
SIM card detection
LNAs
Filters
Cellular
BaseBand
Processor
Memory
VCC (Supply)
UART
USB
DDC (I2C) / AUX UART
Digital audio (I2S)
V_BCKP (RTC)
GPIO
Power
Management
V_INT (I/O)
Antenna detection
Figure 1: SARA-U201 block diagram
26 MHz
32 kHz
2G PA
ANT
Switch
Power-On
LNA
Filter
Reset
RF
transceiver
Duplexer
SIM
SIM card detection
3G PA
Cellular
BaseBand
Processor
Memory
VCC (Supply)
UART
USB
DDC (I2C)
Digital audio (I2S)
V_BCKP (RTC)
GPIO
Power
Management
V_INT (I/O)
Antenna detection
Figure 2: SARA-U260 and SARA-U270 block diagram
26 MHz
32 kHz
Power-On
LNA
ANT
Duplexer
Switch
Filter
3G PA
Reset
RF
transceiver
SIM
SIM card detection
Memory
VCC (Supply)
V_BCKP (RTC)
V_INT (I/O)
Cellular
BaseBand
Processor
UART
USB
DDC (I2C)
Digital audio (I2S)
Power
Management
GPIO
Antenna detection
Figure 3: SARA-U280 block diagram
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1.4
Product description
SARA-U2 series modules provide variants to support different band combinations for specific regions:
SARA-U201 modules are designed for worldwide operation
SARA-U260 and SARA-U280 modules are mainly designed for operation in America
SARA-U270 modules are mainly designed for operation in Europe, Asia and other countries
3G UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA characteristics
2G GSM/GPRS/EDGE characteristics5
Class A User Equipment
Class B Mobile Station 7
6
3GPP Release 7
High Speed Packet Access (HSPA)
UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access (UTRA)
Frequency Division Duplex (FDD)
3GPP Release 7
Enhanced Data rate GSM Evolution (EDGE)
GSM EGPRS Radio Access (GERA)
Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA)
Band support:
SARA-U201:
Band 19 (800 MHz)
Band 5 (850 MHz)
Band 8 (900 MHz)
Band 2 (1900 MHz)
Band 1 (2100 MHz)
Band support:
SARA-U201:
GSM 850 MHz
E-GSM 900 MHz
DCS 1800 MHz
PCS 1900 MHz
SARA-U260 and SARA-U280:
Band 5 (850 MHz)
Band 2 (1900 MHz)
SARA-U260:
GSM 850 MHz
PCS 1900 MHz
SARA-U270:
Band 8 (900 MHz)
Band 1 (2100 MHz)
SARA-U270:
E-GSM 900 MHz
DCS 1800 MHz
WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA Power Class
Power Class 3 (24 dBm) for WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA mode
GSM/GPRS Power Class
Power Class 4 (33 dBm) for GSM/E-GSM bands
Power Class 1 (30 dBm) for DCS/PCS bands
EDGE Power Class8
Power Class E2 (27 dBm) for GSM/E-GSM bands
Power Class E2 (26 dBm) for DCS/PCS bands
PS (Packet Switched) data rate
HSUPA category 6, up to 5.76 Mbit/s UL
HSDPA category 8, up to 7.2 Mbit/s DL
WCDMA PS data, up to 384 kbit/s DL/UL
PS (Packet Switched) data rate9
GPRS multi-slot class 1210, CS1-CS4 up to 85.6 kbit/s DL/UL
EDGE multi-slot class 1211, MCS1-MCS912 up to 236.8 kbit/s
DL/UL
CS (Circuit Switched) data rate
WCDMA CS data, up to 64 kbit/s DL/UL
CS (Circuit Switched) data rate
GSM CS data, up to 9.6 kbit/s DL/UL
supported in transparent/non transparent mode
Table 2: SARA-U2 series 3G and 2G characteristics
2G radio access technology not supported by SARA-U270-73S, SARA-U270-53S and SARA-U280 modules
Device can work simultaneously in Packet Switch and Circuit Switch mode: voice calls are possible while the data connection
is active without any interruption in service.
7
Device can be attached to both GPRS and GSM services (i.e. Packet Switch and Circuit Switch mode) using one service at a
time. If for example during data transmission an incoming call occurs, the data connection is suspended to allow the voice
communication. Once the voice call has terminated, the data service is resumed.
8
SARA-U260 and SARA-U270 modules do not support 8-PSK modulation in uplink; the EDGE Power Class corresponds to the
GSM/GPRS Power Class
9
GPRS / EDGE multi-slot class determines the number of timeslots available for upload and download and thus the speed at
which data can be transmitted and received, with higher classes typically allowing faster data transfer rates.
10
GPRS multi-slot class 12 implies a maximum of 4 slots in DL (reception) and 4 slots in UL (transmission) with 5 slots in total.
11
EDGE multi-slot class 12 implies a maximum of 4 slots in DL (reception) and 4 slots in UL (transmission) with 5 slots in total.
12
SARA-U260, SARA-U270 modules support EDGE multi-slot class 12, MCS1-MCS9 up to 236.8 kbit/s DL, MCS1-MCS4 up to
70.4 kbit/s UL
5
6
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Operation modes I to III are supported on GSM/GPRS networks, with user-defined preferred service
selectable from GSM to GPRS. Paging messages for GSM calls can be optionally monitored during
GPRS data transfer in not-coordinating NOM II-III. Direct Link mode is supported for TCP and UDP
sockets.
Basic features
Supplementary services
Short Message Service (SMS)
Display of Called Number
Call Hold/Resume (HOLD)
Text and PDU mode supported
Indication of Call Progress Signals
Call Waiting (CW)
Mobile-Originating SMS (MO SMS)
Country/PLMN Indication
Multi-Party (MTPY)
Mobile-Terminating SMS (MT SMS)
Country/PLMN Selection
Call Forwarding (CFU, CFB, CFNRy, CFNRc)
SMS indication and acknowledgement
International Access Function
Call Deflection (CD)
SMS Cell Broadcast (CBS)
Service Indicator
Explicit Call Transfer (ECT)
SMS during circuit-switched calls
Emergency Calls Capabilities
Call Barring (BAOC, BOIC, BOIC-exHC, BAIC,
BIC_Roam)
SMS over CSD
Dual Tone Multi Frequency (DTMF)
Advice of Charge Charging (AoCC, AoCI)
SMS over PSD
Subscription Identity Management
Calling Line Identification Presentation (CLIP) SMS storage on SIM
Service Provider Indication
Calling Line Identification Restriction (CLIR)
SMS storage on module memory
Abbreviated Dialing
Connected Line Identification Presentation
(CoLP)
Concatenated SMS
Fixed Number Dialing
Connected Line Identification Restriction
(CoLR)
Barring of Dialed Numbers
Unstructured Supplementary Services Data
(USSD)
SIM Application Toolkit
Network Identify and Time Zone (NITZ)
ME-SIM lock
Calling Name Presentation (CNAP)
SIM Access Profile
Table 3: SARA-U2 series mobile stations: basic features, supplementary services and SMS service summary13
1.5
AT command support
SARA-U2 series modules support AT commands according to the 3GPP Technical Specifications
27.007 [1], 27.005 [2], 27.010 [3], and the u-blox AT command extension.
☞
For the complete list of supported AT commands and their syntax, see the u-blox AT Commands
Manual [4].
RIL (Radio Interface Layer) software for Android and Embedded Windows is available for SARA-U2
series modules free of charge; see the Android RIL Production delivery [5] application note for more
information.
13
All these functionalities are supported via AT commands (for more details, see u-blox AT Commands Manual [4]).
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1.6
Supported features
Table 4 lists the main features supported by SARA-U2 modules. For more details, see the SARA-G3
and SARA-U2 series System Integration Manual [6] and the u-blox AT commands manual [4].
Feature
Description
Network indication
GPIO configured to indicate the network status: registered home network, registered roaming, voice
or data call enabled, no service.
The feature can be enabled through the +UGPIOC AT command.
Antenna detection
The ANT_DET pin provides antenna presence detection capability, evaluating the resistance from
the ANT pin to GND by means of an external antenna detection circuit implemented on the
application board.
The antenna detection feature can be enabled through the +UANTR AT command.
Jamming detection
Detects some “artificial” interference that obscures the operator’s carriers entitled to give access
to the GSM/UMTS service and reports the start and stop of such conditions to the application
processor (AP). The AP can react appropriately by e.g. switching off the radio transceiver to reduce
power consumption and monitoring the environment at constant periods.
The feature can be enabled and configured through the +UCD AT command.
Embedded TCP and UDP Embedded TCP/IP and UDP/IP stack including direct link mode for TCP and UDP sockets.
stack
Sockets can be set in Direct Link mode to establish a transparent end to end communication with
an already connected TCP or UDP socket via serial interface.
FTP, FTPS
File Transfer Protocol as well as Secure File Transfer Protocol (SSL encryption of FTP control
channel) functionalities are supported via AT commands.
HTTP, HTTPS
Hyper-Text Transfer Protocol as well as Secure Hyper-Text Transfer Protocol (SSL encryption)
functionalities is supported via AT commands. HEAD, GET, POST, DELETE and PUT operations are
available. Up to four client contexts can be simultaneously used.
Embedded TLS 1.2 15
With the support of X.509 certificates, Embedded TLS 1.2 provides server and client authentication,
data encryption, data signature and enables TCP/IP applications like HTTPS and FTPS to
communicate over a secured and trusted connection.
The feature can be configured and enabled by +USECMNG and +USECPRF AT commands.
IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack
Capability to move between IPv4 and dual stack network infrastructures using external context.
IPv4 and IPv6 addresses can be used.
GNSS via modem
Full access to u-blox positioning chips and modules is available through a dedicated DDC (I2C)
interface. This means that from any host processor, a single serial port can control the cellular
module and the positioning chip or module. For more details, see the GNSS Implementation
Application Note [7].
Embedded AssistNow
Software
Embedded AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline clients to provide better GNSS performance
and faster Time-to-First-Fix. An AT command can enable / disable the clients.
CellLocate®
Enables the estimation of device position based on the parameters of the mobile network cells
visible to the specific device based on the CellLocate® database:
Normal scan: only the parameters of the visible home network cells are sent
Deep scan: the parameters of all surrounding cells of all mobile operators are sent
CellLocate® is implemented using a set of AT commands that allow configuration and position
request.
Hybrid Positioning
The module current position is provided using a u-blox positioning chip or module or the estimated
position from CellLocate® depending by which positioning method provides the best and fastest
solution according to the user configuration.
Hybrid positioning is implemented through a set of AT commands that allow configuration and
position request.
Control Plan Aiding /
LCS 15
Assisted GPS Location Services feature, which is based on the Radio Resources Location Protocol
(RRLP), according to 3GPP TS 44.031 [9], and Radio Resource Control (RRC), according to 3GPP TS
25.331 [17]. With the Assisted GPS feature, a location server provides the module with the GPS
system information that otherwise must be downloaded from satellites. The feature allows faster
position fixes, increases sensitivity and reduces module power consumption. The feature is invoked
by the module through LCS Supplementary Services or by the Network during emergency calls.
Firmware update Over
AT commands (FOAT)
Firmware module upgrade over UART and USB interface using AT command.
The firmware upgrade can be executed through the +UFWUPD AT command.
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Feature
Description
Smart Temperature
Supervisor
Constant monitoring of the module board temperature:
Warning notification when the temperature approaches an upper or lower predefined threshold
Shutdown notified and forced when the temperature value is outside the specified range
(shutdown suspended in case of an emergency call in progress)
The feature can be enabled or disabled through the +USTS AT command.
☞
The sensor measures the board temperature, which can differ from the ambient temperature.
SIM Access Profile (SAP) Allows access and use of a remote (U)SIM card instead of the local SIM card directly connected to
the module (U)SIM interface. The module acts as an SAP Client establishing a connection and
performing data exchange to a SAP Server directly connected to the remote SIM. The modules
provide a dedicated USB SAP channel and a dedicated multiplexer SAP channel over UART for
communication with the remote (U)SIM card.
The feature can be configured and enabled by +USAPMODE and + USAPIND AT commands.
BIP 15
Bearer Independent Protocol for Over-the-Air SIM provisioning. The data transfer to/from the SIM
uses either an already active PDP context or a new PDP context established with the APN provided
by the SIM card.
In-Band Modem 14
In-Band modem solution for eCall and ERA-GLONASS emergency call applications over cellular
networks implemented according to the 3GPP TS 26.267 specification [8].
When activated, the in-vehicle eCall / ERA-GLONASS system (IVS) creates an emergency call
carrying both voice and data (including vehicle position data) directly to the nearest Public Safety
Answering Point (PSAP) to determine whether rescue services should be dispatched to the known
position.
DTMF decoder
During a voice call, the Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency detector analyses the RX speech (coming from
the remote party). The detected DTMF symbols can be output via the related URC.
For more details, see the +UDTMFD AT command.
Power saving
The power saving configuration is disabled by default, but it can be configured using an AT
command. When power saving is enabled, the module automatically enters the low power idle-mode
whenever possible, reducing current consumption. During idle-mode, the module processor core
runs with the RTC 32 kHz reference clock. The feature can be enabled through the +UPSV AT
command.
Automatic selection of
authentication type 15
Automatic selection of authentication type during PDP context activation. The module will
sequentially try different authentication protocols (none/CHAP/PAP) until the authentication
succeeds.
The feature can be enabled through the +UPSD and +UAUTHREQ AT commands.
Signal quality report for
Packet Switched calls 15
The quality of the GPRS UL and/or DL connection is returned by the AT+CSQ command.
eMLPP 15
Multi-Level Precedence and Pre-emption Service (eMLPP) permits to handle the call priority. The
maximum priority associated to a user is set in the SIM: within this threshold, the user can assign
different priorities to the calls. This results in a differentiated treatment of the calls by the network
in case of abnormal events such as handovers to congested cells.
The feature can be enabled through the +CAEMLPP, +CPPS, +CAAP AT commands.
Network Friendly Mode 15 When the Network Friendly Mode is enabled, the module reacts to service request denials by using
time-spaced, randomized or delayed retry schemes according to GSMA IoT Device Connection
Efficiency Guidelines [18].
The feature can be enabled through the +UNFM, +UNFMCONF and +URPM AT commands.
Ethernet (CDC-ECM)
over USB interface 15
Ethernet (CDC-ECM) interface allowing networking from a HOST by means of the IP address
received from the cellular network (bridge mode).
The HOST configuration is performed via the DHCP protocol (a DHCP server is implemented).
It operates as a not exclusive alternative to PPP dial-up.
The feature can be configured by +UUSBCONF and enabled by +UCEDATA AT commands.
ODIS16
OMA-DM IMEI Sync (ODIS) is an AT&T functionality required at the cellular module level and used to
identify the end device operating inside the network.
Not supported by SARA-U260 and SARA-U280 modules
Not supported by “00” product version
16
Not supported on SARA-U260, SARA-U270 and SARA-U280 modules
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Feature
Last gasp
Description
17
In case of power supply outage (i.e. main supply interruption, battery removal, battery voltage below
a certain threshold) the cellular module can be configured to send an alarm notification to a remote
entity.
The feature can be enabled and configured through the +ULGASP AT command.
Firmware update Over
The Air (FOTA) 17
Embedded FOTA client to enable the Firmware module update over the cellular air interface.
The feature can be enabled and configured through the +UFWINSTALL AT command.
Smart radio Coverage
Manager (SCM) 17
Smart radio coverage manager is a feature that aims to reduce the power consumption in those
cellular scenarios where the radio coverage or the network conditions would cause an inefficient
usage of power supply.
The feature can be enabled and configured through the +UDCONF=57 AT command.
Table 4: Main supported features of the SARA-U2 series
☞
17
u-blox is extremely mindful of user privacy. When a position is sent to the CellLocate® server, u-blox
is unable to track the SIM or the specific device that sent the position.
Not supported by "00","03","53","63","73" product versions
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Interfaces
2.1
Power management
2.1.1
Module supply (VCC)
SARA-U2 modules must be supplied through the VCC pins by a DC power supply. Voltages must be
stable: during operation, the current drawn from VCC can vary by some order of magnitude, especially
due to the surging consumption profile of the GSM system (described in the SARA-G3 and SARA-U2
series System Integration Manual [6]). It is important that the system power supply circuit is able to
support peak power.
2.1.2
RTC supply (V_BCKP)
V_BCKP is the Real Time Clock (RTC) supply of SARA-U2 modules. When VCC voltage is within the
valid operating range, the internal Power Management Unit (PMU) supplies the RTC and the same
supply voltage is available on V_BCKP pin. If the VCC voltage is under the minimum operating limit
(e.g. during not powered mode), the V_BCKP pin can externally supply the RTC.
2.1.3
Generic digital interfaces supply (V_INT)
SARA-U2 modules provide a 1.8 V supply rail output on the V_INT pin, which is internally generated
when the module is switched on. The same voltage domain is used internally to supply the generic
digital interfaces of the modules. The V_INT supply output can be used in place of an external discrete
regulator optimizing the bill of material for various applications, e.g. with u-blox GNSS receivers
operating at 1.8 V.
2.2 Antenna
2.2.1
Antenna RF interface (ANT)
The ANT pin has an impedance of 50 and provides the RF antenna interface of SARA-U2 modules.
2.2.2 Antenna detection (ANT_DET)
The ANT_DET pin is an Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) input used to sense the antenna presence
(as optional feature), evaluating the resistance from the ANT pin to GND by means of an external
antenna detection circuit implemented on the application board (for more details, see SARA-G3 and
SARA-U2 series System Integration Manual [6] and u-blox AT Commands Manual [4], +UANTR).
2.3 System functions
2.3.1
Module power-on
SARA-U2 modules can be switched on in one of the following ways:
Rising edge on VCC pins to a valid voltage for module supply, i.e. applying module supply
Low pulse on PWR_ON pin, i.e. forcing the pin to a low level for a valid time period (see section
4.2.6), when the applied VCC voltage is within the valid operating range: PWR_ON pin requires an
external pull-up resistor to set its value to normally logic high and may not be left floating
Rising edge on RESET_N pin, i.e. releasing the pin from the low level, normally high due to internal
pull-up, when the applied VCC voltage is within the valid operating range
RTC alarm, i.e. pre-programmed scheduled time by AT+CALA command, when the applied VCC
voltage is within the valid operating range
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2.3.2 Module power-off
SARA-U2 modules can be properly switched off, with storage of current parameter settings and
network detach, in one of these ways:
AT+CPWROFF command
Low pulse on the PWR_ON pin for at least 1 second
An abrupt under-voltage shutdown occurs on SARA-U2 modules when the VCC supply drops below
the extended operating range minimum limit, but in this case it is not possible to perform the storing
of the current parameter settings in the module’s non-volatile memory as well as the proper network
detach.
An over-temperature or an under-temperature shutdown occurs on SARA-U2 modules when the
temperature measured within the cellular module reaches the dangerous area, if the optional Smart
Temperature Supervisor feature is enabled and configured by the dedicated AT command. For more
details, see the SARA-G3 and the SARA-U2 series System Integration Manual [6] and the u-blox AT
commands manual [4], +USTS AT command.
2.3.3 Module reset
SARA-U2 modules can be properly reset (rebooted), with storage of current parameter settings and
network detach, in this way:
By the AT+CFUN command (see the u-blox AT Commands Manual [4]). This causes an “internal”
or “software” reset of the baseband processor, excluding the integrated power management unit
and the RTC internal block: the V_INT generic digital interfaces supply is enabled and each digital
pin is set to its internal reset state (reported in Table 6), the V_BCKP supply and the RTC block are
enabled.
An abrupt “external” or “hardware” reset occurs when a low level is applied to the RESET_N pin, which
is normally set high by an internal pull-up, for a valid time period (see section 4.2.7). This causes a reset
of the entire module, including the integrated power management unit, except for the RTC internal
block: the V_INT generic digital interfaces supply is switched off and all the digital pins are tri-stated,
but the V_BCKP supply and the RTC block are enabled. The current parameter settings are not saved
in the module’s non-volatile memory and a proper network detach is not performed.
2.4 SIM
2.4.1
(U)SIM interface
SARA-U2 modules provide a (U)SIM interface on the VSIM, SIM_IO, SIM_CLK, SIM_RST pins: the
high-speed SIM/ME interface is implemented as well as automatic detection of the required SIM
supporting voltage.
Both 1.8 V and 3 V SIM card/chip types are supported (1.8 V and 3 V ME). Activation and deactivation
with automatic voltage switch from 1.8 V to 3 V is implemented, according to ISO-IEC 7816-3
specifications. The SIM driver supports the PPS (Protocol and Parameter Selection) procedure for
baud-rate selection, according to the values proposed by the SIM card/chip.
2.4.2 SIM card detection (SIM_DET)
The SIM_DET pin of SARA-U2 modules is a 1.8 V digital input which is configured by default as an
external interrupt to detect the SIM card presence (as a feature which can be optionally used) when it
is properly connected to the mechanical switch of the SIM card holder (for more details, see the
SARA-G3 and SARA-U2 series System Integration Manual [6]).
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The SIM_DET pin of SARA-U2 modules can be configured via AT command to provide the “SIM card
hot insertion/removal” function (see the u-blox AT Commands Manual [4], +UDCONF=50).
The SIM_DET pin of SARA-U2 modules can additionally be configured via AT command as GPIO (see
section 2.7 and the u-blox AT Commands Manual [4], +UGPIOC, +UGPIOR, +UGPIOW).
2.5 Serial interfaces
SARA-U2 modules provide the following serial communication interfaces:
Main primary UART interface: 9-wire unbalanced 1.8 V asynchronous serial interface supporting
(see section 2.5.1)
o AT command mode18
o Data mode and Online command mode18
o Multiplexer functionality, including dedicated GNSS tunneling and SIM Access Profile virtual
channels
o FW upgrades by means of the FOAT feature
o FW upgrades by means of the u-blox EasyFlash tool
o Trace log capture (diagnostic purpose)
Auxiliary secondary UART interface19: 3-wire unbalanced 1.8 V asynchronous serial interface,
available as alternative function, in mutually exclusive way, over the DDC (I2C) interface’ pins,
supporting (see section 2.5.2)
o AT command mode
o Trace log capture (diagnostic purpose)
USB interface: High-Speed USB 2.0 compliant interface supporting (see section 2.5.3)
o AT command mode
o Data mode and Online command mode18
o GNSS tunneling and SIM Access Profile virtual channels
o Ethernet-over-USB20 virtual channel
o FW upgrades by means of the FOAT feature
o FW upgrades by means of the u-blox EasyFlash tool
o Trace log capture (diagnostic purpose)
DDC interface: I2C-bus compatible 1.8 V interface supporting (see section 2.5.4)
o Communication with u-blox GNSS positioning chips / modules
o Communication with other external I2C devices as an audio codec
See the u-blox AT Commands Manual [4] for the definition of the command mode, data mode, and online command mode.
SARA-U2 modules product versions "00", "03", "53", "63", "73" do not provide Auxiliary UART interface.
20
SARA-U2 modules product versions "00" do not support Ethernet-over-USB.
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2.5.1
Asynchronous serial interface (UART)
The UART interface is a 9-wire 1.8 V unbalanced asynchronous serial interface supporting AT
command mode, Data mode and Online command mode, MUX functionality, including dedicated
GNSS tunneling and SIM Access Profile virtual channels, FW upgrades by means of the FOAT feature,
FW upgrades by means of the u-blox EasyFlash tool, and Trace log capture (diagnostic purpose).
The UART features are:
Complete serial port with RS-232 functionality conforming to ITU-T V.24 Recommendation [10],
with CMOS compatible signal levels (0 V for low data bit or ON state and 1.8 V for high data bit or
OFF state)
Data lines (RXD as output, TXD as input), hardware flow control lines (CTS as output, RTS as
input), modem status and control lines (DTR as input, DSR as output, DCD as output, RI as output)
are provided
Hardware flow control (default value), software flow control, or none flow control are supported
Power saving indication available21 on the hardware flow control output (CTS line): the line is driven
to the OFF state when the module is not prepared to accept data by the UART interface
1’200, 2’400, 4’800, 9’600, 19’200, 38’400, 57’600, 115’200, 230’400, 460’800 and 921’600 bit/s
baud rates are supported for the AT interface
Autobauding is enabled by default
Frame format can be:
o 8N2 (8 data bits, no parity, 2 stop bits)
o 8N1 (8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit)
o 8E1 (8 data bits, even parity, 1 stop bit)
o 8O1 (8 data bits, odd parity, 1 stop bit)
o 7E1 (7 data bits, even parity, 1 stop bit)
o 7O1 (7 data bits, odd parity, 1 stop bit)
Default frame configuration is 8N1
The UART serial interface can be conveniently configured through AT commands. For more details,
see the u-blox AT Commands Manual [4] (+IPR, +ICF, +IFC, &K, \Q, +UPSV AT command) and the
SARA-G3 and the SARA-U2 series System Integration Manual [6].
2.5.1.1 Autobauding feature
Only one shot autobauding is supported: the baud rate detection is performed only once, at module
start-up.
After detection the module works at the fixed baud rate (the detected one) and the baud rate can only
be changed via the appropriate AT command (+IPR, for more details, see the u-blox AT Commands
Manual [4]).
21
The module detects the followings baud rates (bit/s): 1’200, 2’400, 4’800, 9’600, 19’200, 38’400,
57’600, 115’200, 230’400
The only detectable frame configurations are: 7E1, 7O1, 8N1, 8E1, 8O1
If enabled
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2.5.1.2 Multiplexer protocol
SARA-U2 module has a software layer with MUX functionality, 3GPP TS 27.010 Multiplexer
Protocol [3], available on the UART interface.
☞
The multiplexer protocol is supported only over the UART physical interface.
This is a data link protocol (layer 2 of OSI model) which uses HDLC-like framing and operates between
the cellular module (Data Circuit-terminating Equipment) and the application processor (Data
Terminal Equipment) allowing simultaneous sessions over the UART physical link: the user can
concurrently use the AT command interface on one MUX channel and Data communication on
another MUX channel. Each session consists of a stream of bytes transferring various kinds of data
such as SMS, CBS, PSD, GNSS, AT commands in general.
SARA-U2 modules provide the following virtual channels:
Channel 0: control channel
Channel 1 – 5: AT commands / data connection
Channel 6: GNSS tunneling
Channel 7: SAP (SIM Access Profile)
For more details, see the Mux Implementation Application Note [11].
2.5.2 Auxiliary asynchronous serial interface (AUX UART)
☞
Not supported by "00", "03", "53", "63", "73" product versions.
The auxiliary UART interface is a 3-wire 1.8 V unbalanced asynchronous serial interface supporting AT
command mode and Trace log capture (diagnostic purpose).
The auxiliary UART interface is disabled by default, and it can be enabled by means of the +USIO AT
command (for more details, see the u-blox AT Commands Manual [4]), as alternative function of the
DDC (I2C) interface’ pins, in mutually exclusive way with the DDC (I2C) interface.
The auxiliary UART features are:
Only the RXD_AUX data output and the TXD_AUX data input are provided, with CMOS compatible
signal levels (0 V for low data bit or ON state and 1.8 V for high data bit or OFF state)
Data lines (SCL pin configured as RXD_AUX output, SDA pin configured as TXD_AUX input)
Software flow control, or none flow control (default value) are supported
1’200, 2’400, 4’800, 9’600, 19’200, 38’400, 57’600, 115’200, 230’400, 460’800 and 921’600 bit/s
baud rates are supported for the AT interface
Autobauding is enabled by default
Frame format can be:
o 8N2 (8 data bits, no parity, 2 stop bits)
o 8N1 (8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit)
o 8E1 (8 data bits, even parity, 1 stop bit)
o 8O1 (8 data bits, odd parity, 1 stop bit)
o 7E1 (7 data bits, even parity, 1 stop bit)
o 7O1 (7 data bits, odd parity, 1 stop bit)
Default frame configuration is 8N1
The auxiliary UART serial interface can be conveniently configured through AT commands. For more
details, see the u-blox AT Commands Manual [4] (+IPR, +ICF, +IFC, &K, \Q, +UPSV AT command) and
the SARA-G3 and SARA-U2 series System Integration Manual [6].
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2.5.2.1 Autobauding feature
Only one shot autobauding is supported: the baud rate detection is performed only once, at module
start-up.
After detection the module works at the fixed baud rate (the detected one) and the baud rate can only
be changed via the appropriate AT command (+IPR, for more details, see the u-blox AT Commands
Manual [4]).
The module detects the followings baud rates (bit/s): 1’200, 2’400, 4’800, 9’600, 19’200, 38’400,
57’600, 115’200, 230’400
The only detectable frame configurations are: 7E1, 7O1, 8N1, 8E1, 8O1
2.5.3 Universal Serial Bus (USB)
SARA-U2 series modules include a high-speed USB 2.0 compliant interface with a maximum
480 Mbit/s data rate. The module itself acts as a USB device and can be connected to any USB host.
The USB is the suitable interface for transferring high speed data between SARA-U2 series and a host
processor, available for AT commands, data communication, FW upgrade by means of the FOAT
feature, FW upgrade by means of the u-blox EasyFlash tool and for diagnostic purpose.
The USB_D+ / USB_D- lines carry the USB serial data and signaling. The USB interface is automatically
enabled by an external valid USB VBUS supply voltage (5.0 V typical) applied on the VUSB_DET pin.
SARA-U2 series modules can provide the following functions over the USB interface:
☞
CDC-ACM for AT commands and data communication
CDC-ACM for GNSS tunneling
CDC-ACM for diagnostic
CDC-ACM for SAP (SIM Access Profile)
CDC-ECM for Ethernet-over-USB
CDC-ECM for Ethernet-over-USB function is not supported by the “00” product version.
The default configuration of the USB interface provides 7 USB CDC-ACM modem COM ports:
USB1: AT and data
USB2: AT and data
USB3: AT and data
USB4: GNSS tunneling
USB5: Primary Log (diagnostic purpose)
USB6: Secondary Log (diagnostic purpose)
USB7: SAP (SIM Access Profile)
The user can concurrently use the AT command interface on one CDC, and Packet-Switched / CircuitSwitched Data communication on another CDC.
The USB interface can be configured by the AT+UUSBCONF command to provide a different set of
functions, including 1 CDC-ECM for Ethernet-over-USB and 4 CDC-ACM modem COM ports
enumerated as follows:
☞
USB1: AT and data
USB2: GNSS tunneling
USB3: Primary Log (diagnostic purpose)
USB4: SAP (SIM Access Profile)
The default profile of the USB interface cannot be changed on the “00” product version.
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For more details regarding the USB configurations and capabilities, see the SARA-G3 and SARA-U2
series System Integration Manual [6] and the u-blox AT Commands Manual [4] (+UUSBCONF AT
command).
USB drivers are available for the following operating system platforms:
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows 8.1
Windows 10
Windows CE 5.0
Windows Embedded CE 6.0
Windows Embedded Compact 7
Windows Embedded Automotive 7
Windows Mobile 5
Windows Mobile 6
Windows Mobile 6.1
Windows Mobile 6.5
SARA-U2 modules are compatible with the standard Linux/Android USB kernel drivers.
2.5.4 DDC (I2C) bus interface
SARA-U2 modules include an I2C compatible DDC interface (SDA, SCL) available to communicate with
a u-blox GNSS receiver and with external I2C devices as an audio codec: SARA-U2 module acts as an
I2C master which can communicate with I2C slaves in accordance to the I2C bus specifications [12].
2.6 Audio
SARA-U2 modules have one 4-wire I2S digital audio interface (I2S_CLK, I2S_RXD, I2S_TXD and
I2S_WA) that can be configured by AT commands in PCM or in normal I2S mode. (For more details,
see the u-blox AT Commands Manual [4] and the SARA-G3 and SARA-U2 series System Integration
Manual [6].)
SARA-U2 modules provide a digital clock output (CODEC_CLK) for an external audio codec.
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2.7 GPIO
SARA-U2 modules provide nine pins (GPIO1, GPIO2, GPIO3, GPIO4, I2S_RXD, I2S_TXD, I2S_CLK,
I2S_WA, SIM_DET) which can be configured as general purpose input/output, or to provide the
custom functions listed in Table 5 via u-blox AT commands. For further details, see the SARA-G3 and
SARA-U2 series System Integration Manual [6] and the u-blox AT Commands Manual [4], +UGPIOC,
+UGPIOR, +UGPIOW, +UGPS, +UGPRF, +USPM, +UDCONF=50, +ULGASP AT commands.
Function
Description
Module
GSM Tx-burst
indication
GSM transmit slot indication
SARA-U201, -SARA-U260,
SARA-U270
GPIO1
GNSS supply enable
Enable/disable the supply of the u-blox
GNSS receiver connected to the cellular
module
All
GPIO2
GPIO1, GPIO2,
GPIO3, GPIO4,
SIM_DET
GNSS data ready
Input to sense when the u-blox GNSS
receiver connected to the cellular
module is ready for sending data over
the DDC (I2C) interface
All
GPIO3
GPIO3
GNSS RTC sharing
RTC synchronization signal to the u-blox All
GNSS receiver connected to the cellular
module
GPIO4
GPIO4
SIM card detection
SIM card physical presence detection
All
SIM_DET
SIM_DET
SIM card hot insertion
Enable/disable SIM interface upon
detection of external SIM card physical
insertion/removal
All
--
SIM_DET
Last gasp22
Input to trigger the delivery of a last
alarm notification to a remote entity
SARA-U201,
SARA-U270
--
GPIO3
Network status
indication
Network status: registered 2G / 3G home All
network, registered 2G / 3G roaming, 2G
/ 3G data transmission, no service
--
GPIO1, GPIO2,
GPIO3, GPIO4,
SIM_DET
Module status
indication
All
Module status: power off mode, i.e.
module switched off, versus idle, active
or connected mode, i.e. module switched
on
--
GPIO1
All
--
SIM_DET
Module operating mode Module operating mode: idle mode
indication
versus active or connected mode
Default GPIO
Configurable GPIOs
I2S digital audio
interface
All
I2S digital audio interface (I2S_RXD,
I2S_TXD, I2S_CLK, I2S_WA respectively)
I2S_RXD, I2S_TXD,
I2S_CLK, I2S_WA
I2S_RXD, I2S_TXD,
I2S_CLK, I2S_WA
General purpose input
Input to sense high or low digital level
All
--
All
General purpose output Output to set the high or the low digital
level
All
--
All
Pin disabled
All
GPIO1
All
Tri-state with an internal active pulldown enabled
Table 5: GPIO custom functions configuration
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GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
Pin assignment
ANT_DET
3.1
GND
Pin definition
GND
3
ANT
SARA-U2 series - Data Sheet
64 63 62 61 60 59 58 57 56 55 54
GND
1
V_BCKP
2
GND
3
V_INT
4
65
66
71
67
72
68
73
69
74
70
75
76
77
78
53
VCC
52
VCC
51
VCC
50
GND
GND
5
49
RSVD
DSR
6
48
RSVD
RI
7
47
RSVD
DCD
8
46
RSVD
DTR
9
RTS
10
CTS
11
TXD
12
79
80
SARA-U2
Top View
45
RSVD
44
RSVD
43
GND
42
SIM_DET
41
VSIM
40
SIM_RST
RXD
13
GND
14
PWR_ON
15
39
SIM_IO
GPIO1
16
38
SIM_CLK
VUSB_DET
17
37
I2S_RXD
36
I2S_CLK
35
I2S_TXD
34
I2S_WA
33
RSVD
RESET_N
18
CODEC_CLK
19
GND
20
GND
21
81
82
83
84
Pin 65-96: GND
85
86
91
87
92
88
93
89
94
90
95
96
GND
GND
RSVD
USB_D+
USB_D-
SCL
SDA
GPIO4
GPIO3
GND
GPIO2
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
Figure 4: SARA-U2 series pin assignment
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No
Name
Power
domain
I/O
Description
Remarks
1
GND
-
N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
2
V_BCKP
-
I/O
Real Time Clock
supply input/output
V_BCKP = 1.8 V (typical) generated by the module to
supply the Real Time Clock when VCC supply voltage is
within valid operating range.
See section 4.2.2 for detailed electrical specs.
3
GND
-
N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
4
V_INT
-
O
Generic Digital
Interfaces supply
output
V_INT = 1.8 V (typical) generated by the module when it is
switched on and the RESET_N (external reset input pin) is
not forced to the low level.
See section 4.2.2 for detailed electrical specs.
5
GND
-
N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
6
DSR
GDI
O
UART data set ready
Circuit 107 (DSR) in ITU-T V.24.
Output driver class D.
PU/PD class a. Value at internal reset: T/PU.
See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs.
7
RI
GDI
O
UART ring indicator
Circuit 125 (RI) in ITU-T V.24.
Output driver class C_0.
PU/PD class c. Value at internal reset: T/PD.
See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs.
8
DCD
GDI
O
UART data carrier
detect
Circuit 109 (DCD) in ITU-T V.24.
Output driver class C_0.
PU/PD class c. Value at internal reset: T/PD.
See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs.
9
DTR
GDI
I
UART data terminal
ready
Circuit 108/2 (DTR) in ITU-T V. 24.
Internal active pull-up to V_INT enabled.
PU/PD class c. Value at internal reset: T/PD.
See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs.
10
RTS
GDI
I
UART ready to send
Circuit 105 (RTS) in ITU-T V.24.
Internal active pull-up to V_INT enabled.
PU/PD class a. Value at internal reset: T/PU.
See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs.
11
CTS
GDI
O
UART clear to send
Circuit 106 (CTS) in ITU-T V.24.
Output driver class A.
PU/PD class a. Value at internal reset: T/PU.
See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs.
12
TXD
GDI
I
UART data input
Circuit 103 (TxD) in ITU-T V.24.
Internal active pull-up to V_INT enabled.
PU/PD class a. Value at internal reset: T/PD.
See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs.
13
RXD
GDI
O
UART data output
Circuit 104 (RxD) in ITU-T V.24.
Output driver class A.
PU/PD class a. Value at internal reset: T/PU.
See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs.
14
GND
-
N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
15
PWR_ON
POS
I
Power-on input
The PWR_ON pin has high input impedance:
do not leave it floating in noisy environment
(an external pull-up resistor is required)
See section 4.2.6 for detailed electrical specs.
16
GPIO1
GDI
I/O
GPIO
GPIO configurable as described in Table 5.
Output driver class A.
PU/PD class a. Value at internal reset: T/PD.
See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs.
17
VUSB_DET
USB
I
USB detect input
Input for VBUS (5 V typical) USB supply sense.
See section 4.2.10 for detailed electrical specs.
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No
Name
Power
domain
I/O
Description
Remarks
18
RESET_N
ERS
I
External reset input
Internal 10 k pull-up resistor to V_BCKP.
See section 4.2.7 for detailed electrical specs.
19
CODEC_CLK
GDI
O
Clock output
Output driver class B.
PU/PD class b. Value at internal reset: T/PD.
See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs.
20
GND
-
N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
21
GND
-
N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
22
GND
-
N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
23
GPIO2
GDI
I/O
GPIO
GPIO configurable as described in Table 5.
Output driver class A.
PU/PD class a. Value at internal reset: T/PD.
See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs.
24
GPIO3
GDI
I/O
GPIO
GPIO configurable as described in Table 5.
Output driver class A.
PU/PD class a. Value at internal reset: T/PD.
See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs.
25
GPIO4
GDI
I/O
GPIO
GPIO configurable as described in Table 5.
Output driver class A.
PU/PD class a. Value at internal reset: T/PD.
See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs.
26
SDA
DDC
I/O
I2C bus data line
Fixed open drain. No internal pull-up.
Value at internal reset: T.
See section 4.2.11 for detailed electrical specs.
GDI
I
AUX UART data input
Not supported by "00","03","53","63","73" product versions
Circuit 103 (TxD) in ITU-T V.24.
Internal active pull-up to V_INT enabled.
PU/PD class a. Value at internal reset: T.
See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs.
DDC
O
I2C bus clock line
Fixed open drain. No internal pull-up.
Value at internal reset: T.
See section 4.2.11 for detailed electrical specs.
GDI
O
AUX UART data
output
Not supported by "00","03","53","63","73" product versions
Circuit 104 (RxD) in ITU-T V.24.
Output driver class E.
PU/PD class a. Value at internal reset: T.
See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs.
27
SCL
28
USB_D-
USB
I/O
USB Data Line D-
90 nominal differential impedance.
Pull-up, pull-down and series resistors as required by USB
2.0 specifications [15] are part of the USB pin driver and
need not be provided externally.
Value at internal reset: T.
See section 4.2.10 for detailed electrical specs.
29
USB_D+
USB
I/O
USB Data Line D+
90 nominal differential impedance.
Pull-up, pull-down and series resistors as required by USB
2.0 specifications [15] are part of the USB pin driver and
need not be provided externally.
Value at internal reset: T.
See section 4.2.10 for detailed electrical specs.
30
GND
-
N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
31
RSVD
-
N/A
RESERVED pin
Leave unconnected.
32
GND
-
N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
33
RSVD
-
N/A
RESERVED pin
This pin must be connected to GND.
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No
Name
Power
domain
I/O
Description
Remarks
34
I2S_WA
GDI
I/O /
I/O
I2S word alignment /
GPIO
Configurable as I2S word alignment (Input with internal
active pull-down enabled in slave mode, Output in master
mode), or as GPIO (see Table 5).
Output driver class C.
PU/PD class a. Value at internal reset: T/PD.
See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs.
35
I2S_TXD
GDI
O/
I/O
I2S transmit data /
GPIO
Configurable as I2S transmit data out, or as GPIO (see
Table 5)
Output driver class C.
PU/PD class a. Value at internal reset: T/PD.
See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs.
36
I2S_CLK
GDI
I/O /
I/O
I2S clock /
GPIO
Configurable as I2S clock (Input with internal active pulldown in slave mode, Output in master mode), or as GPIO
(see Table 5).
Output driver class C.
PU/PD class a. Value at internal reset: T/PD.
See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs.
37
I2S_RXD
GDI
I/
I/O
I2S receive data /
GPIO
Configurable as I2S receive data input (with internal active
pull-down enabled), or as GPIO (see Table 5).
Output driver class C.
PU/PD class a. Value at internal reset: T/PD.
See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs.
38
SIM_CLK
SIM
O
SIM clock
Value at internal reset: L.
See section 4.2.8 for detailed electrical specs.
39
SIM_IO
SIM
I/O
SIM data
Internal 4.7 k pull-up resistor to VSIM.
Value at internal reset: L/PD.
See section 4.2.8 for detailed electrical specs.
40
SIM_RST
SIM
O
SIM reset
Value at internal reset: L.
See section 4.2.8 for detailed electrical specs.
41
VSIM
-
O
SIM supply output
VSIM = 1.80 V typical or 2.90 V typical generated by the
module according to the SIM card type.
See section 4.2.2 for detailed electrical specs.
42
SIM_DET
GDI
I
SIM detection
Configurable for the SIM card presence detection function,
or as GPIO (see Table 5).
PU/PD class a. Value at internal reset: T/PD.
See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs.
43
GND
-
N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
44
RSVD
-
N/A
RESERVED pin
Leave unconnected.
45
RSVD
-
N/A
RESERVED pin
Leave unconnected.
46
RSVD
-
N/A
RESERVED pin
Leave unconnected.
47
RSVD
-
N/A
RESERVED pin
Leave unconnected.
48
RSVD
-
N/A
RESERVED pin
Leave unconnected.
49
RSVD
-
N/A
RESERVED pin
Leave unconnected.
50
GND
-
N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
51
VCC
-
I
Module supply input
All VCC pins must be connected to external supply.
See sections 4.2.2 and 4.2.3 for detailed specs.
52
VCC
-
I
Module supply input
All VCC pins must be connected to external supply.
See sections 4.2.2 and 4.2.3 for detailed specs.
53
VCC
-
I
Module supply input
All VCC pins must be connected to external supply.
See sections 4.2.2 and 4.2.3 for detailed specs.
54
GND
-
N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
55
GND
-
N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
56
ANT
-
I/O
RF input/output
50 nominal impedance
See section 4.2.4 for detailed electrical specs.
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No
Name
Power
domain
I/O
Description
Remarks
57
GND
-
N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
58
GND
-
N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
59
GND
-
N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
60
GND
-
N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
61
GND
-
N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
62
ANT_DET
ADC
I
Antenna detection
Antenna presence detection function.
See section 4.2.5 for detailed electrical specs.
63
GND
-
N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
64
GND
-
N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
65-96
GND
-
N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
Table 6: SARA-U2 series module pin-out
☞
For more information about pin-outs, see the SARA-G3 and SARA-U2 series System Integration
Manual [6].
☞
For an explanation of the abbreviations and terms used, see Appendix A.
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4
Electrical specifications
⚠
Stressing the device above one or more of the ratings listed in the Absolute Maximum Rating
section may cause permanent damage. These are stress ratings only. Operating the module at
these or at any conditions other than those specified in the Operating Conditions sections (section
4.2) of the specification should be avoided. Exposure to Absolute Maximum Rating conditions for
extended periods may affect device reliability.
☞
Operating conditions ranges define those limits within which the functionality of the device is
guaranteed.
☞
Electrical characteristics are defined according to verification on a representative number of
samples or according to simulation.
☞
Where application information is given, it is advisory only and does not form part of the
specification.
4.1
☞
Absolute maximum rating
Limiting values given below are in accordance with Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 134).
Symbol
Description
Condition
Min.
Max.
Unit
VCC
Module supply voltage
Input DC voltage at VCC pins
-0.30
5.50
V
VUSB_DET
USB detection pin
Input DC voltage at VUSB_DET pin
-0.30
5.35
V
USB
USB D+/D- pins
Input DC voltage at USB_D+ and USB_D- pins
-1.00
5.35
V
V_BCKP
RTC supply voltage
Input DC voltage at V_BCKP pin
-0.15
2.00
V
GDI
Generic digital interfaces
Input DC voltage at Generic digital interfaces pins
-0.30
3.60
V
DDC
DDC interface
Input DC voltage at DDC interface pins
-0.30
3.60
V
SIM
SIM interface
Input DC voltage at SIM interface pin
-0.30
3.60
V
ERS
External reset signal
Input DC voltage at RESET_N external reset pin
-0.15
2.10
V
POS
Power-on signal
Input DC voltage at PWR_ON power-on pin
-0.30
5.50
V
ADC
Antenna detection pin
Input DC voltage at ANT_DET pin
-0.15
3.00
V
P_ANT
Antenna power
Input in-band RF power at ANT pin
-10
dBm
Rho_ANT
Antenna ruggedness
Output RF load mismatch ruggedness at ANT pin
15:1
VSWR
Tstg
Storage temperature
90
°C
-40
Table 7: Absolute maximum ratings
⚠
The product is not protected against overvoltage or reversed voltages. If necessary, voltage spikes
exceeding the power supply voltage specification, given in the table above, must be limited to
values within the specified boundaries by using appropriate protection devices.
4.1.1
Maximum ESD
Parameter
Max.
Unit
Remarks
ESD sensitivity for all pins except ANT pin All
Module
1000
V
Human Body Model according to JESD22-A114F
ESD sensitivity for ANT pin
All
1000
V
Human Body Model according to JESD22-A114F
ESD immunity for ANT pin
SARA-U201
4000
V
Contact Discharge according to IEC 61000-4-2
8000
V
Air Discharge according to IEC 61000-4-2
2000
V
Contact Discharge according to IEC 61000-4-2
4000
V
Air Discharge according to IEC 61000-4-2
All except
SARA-U201
Table 8: Maximum ESD ratings
⚠
SARA-U2 modules are Electrostatic Sensitive Devices (ESD) and require special precautions when
handling. See section 7.4 for ESD handling instructions.
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4.2 Operating conditions
☞
Unless otherwise indicated, all operating condition specifications assume an ambient
temperature of +25 °C.
⚠
Operation beyond the operating conditions is not recommended and extended exposure beyond
them may affect device reliability.
4.2.1
Operating temperature range
Symbol
Parameter
Module
Min.
Max.
Units
Topr
Operating
temperature range
All
-40
+85
°C
Normal operating
temperature range
SARA-U201
-20
+65
°C
See section 4.2.1.1
SARA-U260,
SARA-U270,
SARA-U280
-20
+55
°C
See section 4.2.1.1
Extended operating
temperature range
All
-40
-20
°C
Extended operating
temperature range 1
See section 4.2.1.2
SARA-U201
+65
+85
°C
Extended operating
temperature range 2
See section 4.2.1.3
SARA-U260,
SARA-U270,
SARA-U280
+55
+85
°C
Extended operating
temperature range 2
See section 4.2.1.3
Typ.
Remarks
Table 9: Environmental conditions
4.2.1.1 Normal operating temperature range
The cellular module is fully functional and meets the 3GPP / ETSI specification across the specified
temperature range.
4.2.1.2 Extended operating temperature range 1
The cellular module is fully functional across the specified temperature range. Occasional deviations
from the 3GPP specification may occur.
4.2.1.3 Extended operating temperature range 2
The cellular module is functional across the specified temperature range. Occasional deviations from
the 3GPP specification may occur. Thermal protection including automatic shutdown is implemented
for protection against overheating. Thermal protection is disabled for emergency calls. For more
details, see the u-blox AT Commands Manual [4], +USTS AT command).
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4.2.2 Supply/Power pins
Pin Name
Parameter
VCC
Module supply normal operating input voltage
V_BCKP
23
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
3.30
3.80
4.40
V
4.50
V
1.90
V
Module supply extended operating input voltage24
3.10
RTC supply input voltage
1.00
RTC supply average current consumption, at V_BCKP = 1.8 V
1.80
2.00
µA
Table 10: Input characteristics of the Supply/Power pins
Pin Name
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
VSIM
SIM supply output voltage
1.76
1.80
1.83
V
2.84
2.90
2.94
V
V_BCKP
RTC supply output voltage
1.71
1.80
1.89
V
3
mA
1.73
1.80
1.87
V
Digital I/O Interfaces supply output peak-to-peak voltage ripple
during active or connected mode
15
mV
Digital I/O Interfaces supply output peak-to-peak voltage ripple
during low power idle mode with power saving enabled by
AT+UPSV command
70
mV
Digital I/O Interfaces supply output current capability
70
mA
RTC supply output current capability
V_INT
Digital I/O Interfaces supply output voltage
Table 11: Output characteristics of the Supply/Power pins
Input voltage at VCC must be above the normal operating range minimum limit to switch on the module.
Occasional deviations from the 3GPP specifications may occur. Ensure that input voltage at VCC never drops below the
extended operating range minimum limit during module operation: the module may switch off when the VCC voltage value
drops below the extended operating range minimum limit.
23
24
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4.2.3 Current consumption
Mode
Condition
Band
Power Off Mode
Averaged current, module switched off
Module
Min
Typ25
Max26 Unit
SARA-U201
55
µA
SARA-U260,
SARA-U270,
SARA-U280
65
µA
Averaged current over a 100 ms period,
USB interface disconnected
All
0.5
mA
Averaged current over a 100 ms period,
USB interface connected and suspended
All
0.9
mA
2G Cyclic Idle/Active-Mode Averaged current over a 10 minute period, All
(Power Saving enabled by
DRX = 927, +UPSV=2 or 3, USB disconnected
AT+UPSV, Module registered
Averaged current over a 10 minute period, All
with network)
DRX = 528, +UPSV=1, USB disconnected
All
0.9
mA
All
1.2
mA
Averaged current over a 10 minute period,
DRX = 528, +UPSV=1, USB suspended
All
All
1.6
mA
2G Active-Mode
(Power Saving disabled by
AT+UPSV=0, Module
registered with network)
Averaged current over a 10 minute period,
DRX = 528, USB disconnected
All
All
14.7
mA
Averaged current over a 10 minute period,
DRX = 528, USB connected and not
suspended
All
All
34.3
mA
GSM Connected Mode
(Tx / Rx call enabled)
Peak current29 during a 1-slot Tx burst
Maximum Tx power
850,
900
All
1.55
Averaged current over a 10 s period,
1 Tx + 1 Rx slot, Minimum Tx power
All
SARA-U201,
SARA-U260,
SARA-U270
45
mA
Averaged current over a 10 s period,
1 Tx + 1 Rx slot, Maximum Tx power
850,
900
SARA-U201
240
mA
SARA-U260,
SARA-U270
210
mA
1800,
1900
SARA-U201
160
mA
SARA-U260,
SARA-U270
135
mA
850,
900
SARA-U201
600
mA
SARA-U260,
SARA-U270
560
mA
1800,
1900
SARA-U201
400
mA
SARA-U260,
SARA-U270
350
mA
850,
900
SARA-U201
470
mA
1800,
1900
SARA-U201
490
mA
Idle-Mode
(Power Saving enabled by
AT+UPSV, module in low
power idle-mode, equivalent
to +CFUN=0)
GPRS Connected Mode
(Tx / Rx call enabled)
EDGE Connected Mode
(Tx / Rx call enabled)
Averaged current over a 10 s period,
4 Tx + 1 Rx slots, Maximum Tx power30
Averaged current over a 10 s period,
4 Tx + 1 Rx slots, Maximum Tx power30
1.90
A
Typical values with a matched antenna
Maximum values with a mismatched antenna
27
Module is registered with the network, with a paging period of 2.12 s (2G network DRX setting = 9), with none neighbour cell.
28
Module is registered with the network, with a paging period of 1.18 s (2G network DRX setting = 5), with 16 neighbour cells.
29
It is recommended to use this figure to dimension maximum current capability of power supply.
30
Condition for GPRS and EDGE multi-slot output power: Multi-Slot Power Reduction profile 2 (+UDCONF=40 AT command
default value).
25
26
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Mode
Condition
Band
3G Cyclic Idle/Active-Mode
(Power Saving enabled by
AT+UPSV, Module
registered with network)
Averaged current over a 10 minute period, All
DRX = 931, +UPSV=2 or 3, USB disconnected
All
0.9
mA
Averaged current over a 10 minute period,
DRX = 732, +UPSV=1, USB disconnected
All
All
1.3
mA
Averaged current over a 10 minute period,
DRX = 732, +UPSV=1, USB suspended
All
All
1.7
mA
3G Active-Mode
(Power Saving disabled by
AT+UPSV=0, Module
registered with network)
Averaged current over a 10 minute period,
DRX = 732, USB disconnected
All
All
14.1
mA
Averaged current over a 10 minute period,
DRX = 732, USB connected and not
suspended
All
All
33.7
mA
UMTS Connected Mode
(Tx / Rx call enabled)
Averaged current over a 10 s period,
12.2 kbit/s UL, 12.2 kbit/s DL
Minimum Tx power
1, 2
All
120
mA
5, 8, 19
All
115
mA
Averaged current over a 10 s period,
12.2 kbit/s UL, 12.2 kbit/s DL
Tx power = 0 dBm
1, 2
All
140
mA
5, 8, 19
All
135
mA
Averaged current over a 10 s period,
12.2 kbit/s UL, 12.2 kbit/s DL
Tx power = 12 dBm
1, 2
All
200
mA
5, 8, 19
All
190
mA
Averaged current over a 10 s period,
12.2 kbit/s UL, 12.2 kbit/s DL
Tx power = 18 dBm
1, 2
All
350
mA
5, 8, 19
All
325
mA
Averaged current over a 10 s period,
12.2 kbit/s UL, 12.2 kbit/s DL
Maximum Tx power
1, 2
SARA-U201
510
mA
SARA-U260,
SARA-U270,
SARA-U280
625
mA
SARA-U201
430
mA
SARA-U260,
SARA-U270,
SARA-U280
565
mA
SARA-U201
550
mA
SARA-U260,
SARA-U270,
SARA-U280
680
mA
SARA-U201
500
mA
SARA-U260,
SARA-U270,
SARA-U280
595
mA
SARA-U201
425
mA
SARA-U260,
SARA-U270,
SARA-U280
580
mA
SARA-U201
390
mA
SARA-U260,
SARA-U270,
SARA-U280
510
mA
5, 8, 19
HSDPA Connected Mode
(Tx / Rx call enabled)
Averaged current over a 10 s period,
Maximum DL data rate (HSDPA)
Maximum Tx power
1, 2
5, 8, 19
HSUPA or HSPA
Connected Mode
(Tx / Rx call enabled)
Averaged current over a 10 s period,
Maximum UL data rate (HSUPA) or
Maximum both UL/DL data rate (HSPA)
Maximum Tx power
1, 2
5, 8, 19
Module
Min
Typ25
Max26 Unit
Table 12: VCC current consumption
31
32
Module is registered with the network, with a paging period of 5.12 s (3G network DRX setting = 9).
Module is registered with the network, with a paging period of 1.28 s (3G network DRX setting = 7).
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4.2.4 RF characteristics
The 3G and 2G bands supported by each SARA-U2 series module are defined in Table 2, while the
following Table 13 lists the Transmitting and Receiving frequencies for each 3G and 2G band,
according to 3GPP TS 34.121-1 [13] and 3GPP TS 51.010-1 [14].
Parameter
Min.
Max.
Unit
Remarks
Frequency range
GSM 850
Uplink
824
849
MHz
Module transmit
Downlink
869
894
MHz
Module receive
Frequency range
E-GSM 900
Uplink
880
915
MHz
Module transmit
Downlink
925
960
MHz
Module receive
Frequency range
DCS 1800
Uplink
1710
1785
MHz
Module transmit
Downlink
1805
1880
MHz
Module receive
Frequency range
PCS 1900
Uplink
1850
1910
MHz
Module transmit
Downlink
1930
1990
MHz
Module receive
Frequency range
UMTS Band 19 (800 MHz)
Uplink
830
845
MHz
Module transmit
Downlink
875
890
MHz
Module receive
Frequency range
UMTS Band 5 (850 MHz)
Uplink
824
849
MHz
Module transmit
Downlink
869
894
MHz
Module receive
Frequency range
UMTS Band 8 (900 MHz)
Uplink
880
915
MHz
Module transmit
Downlink
925
960
MHz
Module receive
Frequency range
UMTS Band 2 (1900 MHz)
Uplink
1850
1910
MHz
Module transmit
Downlink
1930
1990
MHz
Module receive
Frequency range
UMTS Band 1 (2100 MHz)
Uplink
1920
1980
MHz
Module transmit
Downlink
2110
2170
MHz
Module receive
Table 13: Operating RF frequency bands
SARA-U2 series modules include a UE Power Class 3 transmitter for all the 3G bands, a GMSK Power
Class 4 transmitter for the GSM/E-GSM 2G bands, and a GMSK Power Class 1 transmitter for the
DCS/PCS 2G bands (see Table 2).
SARA-U201 modules also include an 8-PSK Power Class E2 transmitter for all 2G bands (see Table 2).
Output power and characteristics are compliant with 3GPP TS 34.121-1 [13] and 3GPP TS 51.010-1 [14].
SARA-U2 series modules 3G and 2G receiver characteristics are compliant to 3GPP TS 34.121-1 [13]
and 3GPP TS 51.010-1 [14], with conducted receiver sensitivity performance specified in Table 14.
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Remarks
Receiver input sensitivity
GSM 850 / E-GSM 900
-109.0
dBm
Downlink RF level @ BER Class II < 2.4%
Receiver input sensitivity
DCS 1800 / PCS 1900
-109.0
dBm
Downlink RF level @ BER Class II < 2.4%
Receiver input sensitivity
UMTS Band 19 (850 MHz)
-111.0
dBm
Downlink RF level for RMC @ BER < 0.1%
Receiver input sensitivity
UMTS Band 5 (850 MHz)
-111.0
dBm
Downlink RF level for RMC @ BER < 0.1%
Receiver input sensitivity
UMTS Band 8 (900 MHz)
-110.0
dBm
Downlink RF level for RMC @ BER < 0.1%
Receiver input sensitivity
UMTS Band 2 (1900 MHz)
-110.0
dBm
Downlink RF level for RMC @ BER < 0.1%
Receiver input sensitivity
UMTS Band 1 (2100 MHz)
-110.0
dBm
Downlink RF level for RMC @ BER < 0.1%
Condition: 50 source
Table 14: Receiver sensitivity performance
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4.2.5 ANT_DET pin
Pin name
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
ANT_DET
Output DC current pulse
value
10
µA
Output DC current pulse
time length
128
µs
Remarks
Table 15: ANT_DET pin characteristics
4.2.6 PWR_ON pin
Pin name
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Remarks
PWR_ON
Internal supply for PowerOn Input Signal
1.71
1.80
1.89
V
RTC supply (V_BCKP)
L-level input
-0.30
0.65
V
High input impedance (no internal pull-up)
H-level input
1.50
4.40
V
High input impedance (no internal pull-up)
L-level input current
-6
PWR_ON low time
to switch on the module
50
PWR_ON low time
to switch off the module
1000
µA
80
µs
ms
Table 16: PWR_ON pin characteristics (POS domain)
4.2.7 RESET_N pin
Pin name
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Remarks
RESET_N
Internal supply for External
Reset Input Signal
1.71
1.80
1.89
V
RTC supply (V_BCKP)
L-level input
-0.30
0.51
V
H-level input
1.32
2.01
V
L-level input current
-180
µA
Pull-up resistance
10
k
Internal pull-up to RTC supply (V_BCKP)
Table 17: RESET_N pin characteristics (ERS domain)
The RESET_N input line has to be driven as described in Figure 5 to perform an abrupt “external” or
“hardware” reset (reboot) of the SARA-U201 modules:
RESET_N line has to be set to the LOW level for 50 ms (minimum)
RESET_N
50 ms < T
Time
Figure 5: RESET_N line waveform timings to perform an abrupt reset of SARA-U201 modules
The RESET_N input line has to be driven as described in Figure 6 to perform an abrupt “external” or
“hardware” reset (reboot) of the SARA-U260, SARA-U270 and SARA-U280 modules:
First, RESET_N line has to be set to the LOW level for 100 µs (minimum) to 200 µs (maximum)
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Then, RESET_N line has to be released to the HIGH level for 2 ms (minimum) to 4 ms (maximum)
Then, RESET_N line has to be set to the LOW level for 500 ms (minimum)
2 ms < T < 4 ms
RESET_N
100 us < T < 200 us
Time
500 ms < T
Figure 6: RESET_N line waveform timings to perform an abrupt reset of SARA-U260, SARA-U270 and SARA-U280 modules
4.2.8 (U)SIM pins
The SIM pins are a dedicated interface to the external SIM card/chip. The electrical characteristics
fulfill the regulatory specification requirements. The values in Table 18 are for information only.
Parameter
Min.
Low-level input
High-level input
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Remarks
0.00
0.35
V
VSIM = 1.80 V
0.00
0.57
V
VSIM = 2.90 V
1.29
3.30
V
VSIM = 1.80 V
2.07
Low-level output
High-level output
3.30
V
VSIM = 2.90 V
0.00
0.35
V
VSIM = 1.80 V, Max value at IOL = +1.0 mA
0.00
0.35
V
VSIM = 2.90 V, Max value at IOL = +1.0 mA
1.26
1.80
V
VSIM = 1.80 V, Min value at IOH = -1.0 mA
2.03
2.90
V
VSIM = 2.90 V, Min value at IOH = -1.0 mA
µA
0.2V < VIN < 3.3V
Input/Output leakage current
0.7
Internal pull-up resistor on
SIM_IO to VSIM
4.7
k
Clock frequency on SIM_CLK
3.25
MHz
Table 18: (U)SIM pin characteristics (SIM domain)
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4.2.9 Generic Digital Interfaces pins
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Remarks
Internal supply for GDI domain
1.73
1.80
1.87
V
Generic Digital Interfaces supply (V_INT)
Input characteristic:
L-level input
-0.20
0.35
V
Input characteristic:
H-level input
1.31
1.93
V
0.00
0.20
V
Max value at IOL = +0.1 mA for driver class A
0.00
0.35
V
Max value at IOL = +6.0 mA for driver class A
0.00
0.20
V
Max value at IOL = +0.1 mA for driver class B
0.00
0.35
V
Max value at IOL = +4.0 mA for driver class B
0.00
0.20
V
Max value at IOL = +0.1 mA for driver class C
0.00
0.35
V
Max value at IOL = +2.0 mA for driver class C
0.00
0.45
V
Max value at IOL = +2.0 mA for driver class C_0
0.00
0.20
V
Max value at IOL = +0.1mA for driver class D
0.00
0.35
V
Max value at IOL = +1.0 mA for driver class D
0.00
0.20
Output characteristics:
L-level output
Output characteristics:
H-level output
V
Max value at IOL = +0.1 mA for driver class E
1.45
1.80
V
Min value at IOH = -6.0 mA for driver class A
1.60
1.80
V
Min value at IOH = -0.1 mA for driver class A
1.45
1.80
V
Min value at IOH = -4.0 mA for driver class B
1.60
1.80
V
Min value at IOH = -0.1 mA for driver class B
1.45
1.80
V
Min value at IOH = -2.0 mA for driver class C
1.60
1.80
V
Min value at IOH = -0.1 mA for driver class C
1.35
1.80
V
Min value at IOH = -2.0 mA for driver class C_0
1.45
1.80
V
Min value at IOH = -1.0 mA for driver class D
1.60
1.80
V
Min value at IOH = -0.1 mA for driver class D
1.60
1.80
V
Min value at IOH = -0.1 mA for driver class E
Input/Output leakage current
0.7
µA
0.2 V < VIN < 1.93 V
Pull-up input current
-240
µA
PU Class a
-150
µA
PU Class b
-125
µA
PU Class c
+200
µA
PD Class a
+150
µA
PD Class b
+45
µA
PD Class c
Pull-down input current
Table 19: Generic Digital Interfaces pin characteristics (GDI domain)
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4.2.9.1 AC characteristics of digital audio interfaces pins
The 4-wire I2S digital audio interface can be configured in 4 different modes:
Normal I2S mode – Master mode
Normal I2S mode – Slave mode
PCM mode – Master mode
PCM mode – Slave mode
AC characteristics of the 4 different modes of the I2S digital audio interface are reported as follows.
Normal I2S mode – Master mode
T1
T2
T3
CLK
(Output)
T4
T5
TXD / WA
(Output)
T6
T7
RXD
(Input)
Figure 7: AC characteristics of digital audio interface in Normal I2S mode ( = 2,4,6,8,10,12), Master mode
T1
T2
T3
CLK
(Output)
T4
T5
TXD / WA
(Output)
T6
T7
RXD
(Input)
Figure 8: AC characteristics of digital audio interface in Normal I2S mode ( = 3,5,7,9,11,13), Master mode
Parameter Description
Min.
Typ.
T1
3.902
2.830
I2S clock period
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Remarks
3.906
µs
=0
2.834
µs
=1
2.600
2.604
µs
=2
1.949
1.953
µs
=3
1.413
1.417
µs
=4
1.298
1.302
µs
=5
0.973
0.977
µs
=6
0.705
0.709
µs
=7
0.647
0.651
µs
=8
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Parameter Description
1/T1
T2
T3
Min.
I2S clock frequency
I2S clock high time
I2S clock low time
I2S word alignment period
I2S word alignment frequency
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Max.
Unit
Remarks
256.0
256.3
kHz
=0
352.8
353.3
kHz
=1
384.0
384.6
kHz
=2
512.0
513.1
kHz
=3
705.6
707.6
kHz
=4
768.0
770.4
kHz
=5
1024
1028
kHz
=6
1411
1419
kHz
=7
1536
1545
kHz
=8
1.933
1.953
µs
=0
1.397
1.417
µs
=1
1.282
1.302
µs
=2
0.957
0.977
µs
=3
0.689
0.709
µs
=4
0.631
0.651
µs
=5
0.468
0.488
µs
=6
0.334
0.354
µs
=7
0.306
0.326
µs
=8
1.933
1.953
µs
=0
1.397
1.417
µs
=1
1.282
1.302
µs
=2
0.957
0.977
µs
=3
0.689
0.709
µs
=4
0.631
0.651
µs
=5
0.468
0.488
µs
=6
0.334
0.354
µs
=7
0.306
0.326
µs
=8
125.0
µs
=0
90.70
µs
=1
83.33
µs
=2
62.50
µs
=3
45.35
µs
=4
41.67
µs
=5
31.25
µs
=6
22.68
µs
=7
20.83
µs
=8
8.000
kHz
=0
11.03
kHz
=1
12.00
kHz
=2
16.00
kHz
=3
22.05
kHz
=4
24.00
kHz
=5
32.00
kHz
=6
44.10
kHz
=7
48.00
kHz
=8
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Parameter Description
T4
T5
T6
T7
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Remarks
I2S TXD invalid before I2S CLK high end
(before shifting edge of I2S CLK)
24
ns
= 2,4,6,8,10,12
I2S TXD invalid before I2S CLK low end
(before shifting edge of I2S CLK)
24
ns
= 3,5,7,9,11,13
I2S TXD valid after I2S CLK low begin
(after shifting edge of I2S CLK)
32
ns
= 2,4,6,8,10,12
I2S TXD valid after I2S CLK high begin
(after shifting edge of I2S CLK)
32
ns
= 3,5,7,9,11,13
I2S RXD setup time before I2S CLK low end 60
(before latching edge of I2S CLK)
ns
= 2,4,6,8,10,12
I2S RXD setup time before I2S CLK high
end (before latching edge of I2S CLK)
60
ns
= 3,5,7,9,11,13
I2S RXD hold time after I2S CLK high
begin (after latching edge of I2S CLK)
10
ns
= 2,4,6,8,10,12
I2S RXD hold time after I2S CLK low begin 10
(after latching edge of I2S CLK)
ns
= 3,5,7,9,11,13
Table 20: AC characteristics of digital audio interface in Normal I2S mode and Master mode enabled
Normal I2S mode – Slave mode
T1
CLK
(Input)
T4
T5
TXD
(Output)
T6
T7
RXD / WA
(Input)
Figure 9: AC characteristics of digital audio interface in Normal I2S mode ( = 2,4,6,8,10,12), Slave mode
T1
CLK
(Input)
T4
T5
TXD
(Output)
T6
T7
RXD / WA
(Input)
Figure 10: AC characteristics of digital audio interface in Normal I2S mode ( = 3,5,7,9,11,13), Slave mode
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Parameter Description
Min.
T1
I2S clock period
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Remarks
3.906
µs
=0
2.834
µs
=1
2.604
µs
=2
1.953
µs
=3
1.417
µs
=4
1.302
µs
=5
0.977
µs
=6
0.709
µs
=7
0.651
1/T1
I2S clock frequency
=0
352.8
kHz
=1
384.0
kHz
=2
512.0
kHz
=3
705.6
kHz
=4
768.0
kHz
=5
1024
kHz
=6
1411
kHz
=7
1536
kHz
=8
µs
=0
90.70
µs
=1
83.33
µs
=2
62.50
µs
=3
45.35
µs
=4
41.67
µs
=5
31.25
µs
=6
22.68
µs
=7
20.83
µs
=8
8.000
kHz
=0
11.03
kHz
=1
12.00
kHz
=2
16.00
kHz
=3
22.05
kHz
=4
24.00
kHz
=5
32.00
kHz
=6
44.10
kHz
=7
48.00
kHz
=8
I2S TXD invalid before I2S CLK falling
edge (before shifting edge of I2S CLK)
24
ns
= 2,4,6,8,10,12
I2S TXD invalid before I2S CLK rising
edge (before shifting edge of I2S CLK)
24
ns
= 3,5,7,9,11,13
I2S TXD valid after I2S CLK falling edge
(after shifting edge of I2S CLK)
32
ns
= 2,4,6,8,10,12
I2S TXD valid after I2S CLK rising edge
(after shifting edge of I2S CLK)
32
ns
= 3,5,7,9,11,13
I2S word alignment frequency
T5
=8
kHz
125.0
I2S word alignment period
T4
µs
256.0
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Parameter Description
Min.
T6
I2S RXD setup time before CLK rising
edge (before latching edge of I2S CLK)
T7
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Remarks
60
ns
= 2,4,6,8,10,12
I2S RXD setup time before CLK falling
edge (before latching edge of I2S CLK)
60
ns
= 3,5,7,9,11,13
I2S RXD hold time after I2S CLK rising
edge (after latching edge of I2S CLK)
10
ns
= 2,4,6,8,10,12
I2S RXD hold time after I2S CLK falling
edge (after latching edge of I2S CLK)
10
ns
= 3,5,7,9,11,13
Table 21: AC characteristics of digital audio interface in Normal I2S mode and Slave mode enabled
PCM mode – Master mode
WA
(Output)
T4
T1
T5
CLK
(Output)
T2
T3
T6
TXD
(Output)
LSB
M SB
RXD
(Input)
LSB
M SB
T7
T8
T9
Figure 11: AC characteristics of digital audio interface in PCM mode ( = 0), Master mode
WA
(Output)
T4
T5
T1
CLK
(Output)
T6
TXD
(Output)
LSB
T7
T2
M SB
T8
RXD
(Input)
LSB
T3
T9
M SB
Figure 12: AC characteristics of digital audio interface in PCM mode ( = 1), Master mode
Parameter Description
Min.
Typ.
T1
6.940
I2S clock period
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Unit
Remarks
6.944
µs
=0, =0
7.349
7.353
µs
=1, =0
5.035
5.039
µs
=0, =1
5.331
5.335
µs
=1, =1
4.626
4.630
µs
=0, =2
4.898
4.902
µs
=1, =2
3.468
3.472
µs
=0, =3
3.672
3.676
µs
=1, =3
2.516
2.520
µs
=0, =4
2.664
2.668
µs
=1, =4
2.311
2.315
µs
=0, =5
2.447
2.451
µs
=1, =5
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Parameter Description
1/T1
T2
Min.
Typ.
1.732
Unit
Remarks
1.736
µs
=0, =6
1.834
1.838
µs
=1, =6
1.256
1.260
µs
=0, =7
1.330
1.334
µs
=1, =7
1.153
1.157
µs
=0, =8
1.221
1.225
µs
=1, =8
I S clock frequency
2
I S clock low time
2
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144.0
144.1
kHz
=0, =0
136.0
136.1
kHz
=1, =0
198.5
198.6
kHz
=0, =1
187.4
187.6
kHz
=1, =1
216.0
216.2
kHz
=0, =2
204.0
204.2
kHz
=1, =2
288.0
288.3
kHz
=0, =3
272.0
272.3
kHz
=1, =3
396.9
397.5
kHz
=0, =4
374.9
375.4
kHz
=1, =4
432.0
432.7
kHz
=0, =5
408.0
408.7
kHz
=1, =5
576.0
577.3
kHz
=0, =6
544.0
545.2
kHz
=1, =6
793.8
796.3
kHz
=0, =7
749.7
752.0
kHz
=1, =7
864.0
867.0
kHz
=0, =8
816.0
818.7
kHz
=1, =8
3.452
3.472
µs
=0, =0
3.656
3.676
µs
=1, =0
2.500
2.520
µs
=0, =1
2.648
2.668
µs
=1, =1
2.295
2.315
µs
=0, =2
2.431
2.451
µs
=1, =2
1.716
1.736
µs
=0, =3
1.818
1.838
µs
=1, =3
1.240
1.260
µs
=0, =4
1.314
1.334
µs
=1, =4
1.137
1.157
µs
=0, =5
1.205
1.225
µs
=1, =5
0.848
0.868
µs
=0, =6
0.899
0.919
µs
=1, =6
0.610
0.630
µs
=0, =7
0.647
0.667
µs
=1, =7
0.559
0.579
µs
=0, =8
0.593
0.613
µs
=1, =8
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Parameter Description
Min.
Typ.
T3
3.452
I S clock high time
2
Unit
Remarks
3.472
µs
=0, =0
3.656
3.676
µs
=1, =0
2.500
2.520
µs
=0, =1
2.648
2.668
µs
=1, =1
2.295
2.315
µs
=0, =2
2.431
2.451
µs
=1, =2
1.716
1.736
µs
=0, =3
1.818
1.838
µs
=1, =3
1.240
1.260
µs
=0, =4
1.314
1.334
µs
=1, =4
1.137
1.157
µs
=0, =5
1.205
1.225
µs
=1, =5
0.848
0.868
µs
=0, =6
0.899
0.919
µs
=1, =6
0.610
0.630
µs
=0, =7
0.647
0.667
µs
=1, =7
0.559
0.579
µs
=0, =8
0.593
0.613
µs
=1, =8
125.0
µs
=0
90.70
µs
=1
83.33
µs
=2
62.50
µs
=3
45.35
µs
=4
41.67
µs
=5
31.25
µs
=6
22.68
µs
=7
20.83
µs
=8
8.000
kHz
=0
11.03
kHz
=1
12.00
kHz
=2
16.00
kHz
=3
22.05
kHz
=4
24.00
kHz
=5
32.00
kHz
=6
44.10
kHz
=7
48.00
kHz
=8
I2S word alignment period
I S word alignment frequency
2
Max.
T4
I S CLK high begin to WA high begin
-24
32
ns
= 0
T5
I2S CLK low end to IWA high end
-24
32
ns
= 0
T6
I S TXD invalid before CLK low end
24
ns
= 0
T7
I S TXD valid after CLK high begin
22
ns
= 0
T8
I2S RXD setup time before CLK high
end
60
ns
= 0
T9
I2S RXD hold time after CLK low
begin
12
ns
= 0
2
2
2
Table 22: AC characteristics of digital audio interface in PCM mode ( = 0,1), Master mode
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PCM mode – Slave mode
WA
(Input)
T4
T5
T1
CLK
(Input)
T6
TXD
(Output)
LSB
T7
M SB
T8
RXD
(Input)
LSB
T9
M SB
Figure 13: AC characteristics of digital audio interface in PCM mode ( = 0), Slave mode
WA
(Input)
T4
T5
T1
CLK
(Input)
T6
TXD
(Output)
LSB
T7
M SB
T8
RXD
(Input)
LSB
T9
M SB
Figure 14: AC characteristics of digital audio interface in PCM mode ( = 1), Slave mode
Parameter Description
Min.
T1
1/T1
I S clock period
2
I2S clock frequency
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Max.
Unit
Remarks
6.944
µs
=0, =0
7.353
µs
=1, =0
5.039
µs
=0, =1
5.335
µs
=1, =1
4.630
µs
=0, =2
4.902
µs
=1, =2
3.472
µs
=0, =3
3.676
µs
=1, =3
2.520
µs
=0, =4
2.668
µs
=1, =4
2.315
µs
=0, =5
2.451
µs
=1, =5
1.736
µs
=0, =6
1.838
µs
=1, =6
1.260
µs
=0, =7
1.334
µs
=1, =7
1.157
µs
=0, =8
1.225
µs
=1, =8
144.0
kHz
=0, =0
136.0
kHz
=1, =0
198.5
kHz
=0, =1
187.4
kHz
=1, =1
216.0
kHz
=0, =2
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Parameter Description
Min.
Unit
Remarks
204.0
kHz
=1, =2
288.0
kHz
=0, =3
272.0
kHz
=1, =3
396.9
kHz
=0, =4
374.9
kHz
=1, =4
432.0
kHz
=0, =5
408.0
kHz
=1, =5
576.0
kHz
=0, =6
544.0
kHz
=1, =6
793.8
kHz
=0, =7
749.7
kHz
=1, =7
864.0
kHz
=0, =8
816.0
kHz
=1, =8
125.0
µs
=0
90.70
µs
=1
83.33
µs
=2
62.50
µs
=3
45.35
µs
=4
41.67
µs
=5
31.25
µs
=6
22.68
µs
=7
20.83
µs
=8
8.000
kHz
=0
11.03
kHz
=1
12.00
kHz
=2
16.00
kHz
=3
22.05
kHz
=4
24.00
kHz
=5
32.00
kHz
=6
44.10
kHz
=7
48.00
kHz
=8
I S word alignment period
2
I S word alignment frequency
2
Typ.
Max.
T4
I S WA high begin before I S CLK low
begin (latching edge of I2S CLK)
36
ns
= 0
T5
I2S WA low begin before I2S CLK low
begin (latching edge of I2S CLK)
36
ns
= 0
T6
I2S TXD invalid before I2S CLK rising
edge (shifting edge of I2S CLK)
12
ns
= 0
T7
I2S TXD valid after I2S CLK rising edge
(shifting edge of I2S CLK)
79
ns
= 0
T8
I2S RXD setup time before I2S CLK falling22
edge (latching edge of I2S CLK)
ns
= 0
T9
I2S RXD hold time after I2S CLK falling
edge (latching edge of I2S CLK)
24
ns
= 0
2
2
Table 23: AC characteristics of digital audio interface in PCM mode ( = 0,1), Slave mode
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4.2.9.2 AC characteristics of Digital Clock Output pin
T1
CODEC_CLK
(Output)
T2
T3
Figure 15: AC characteristics of CODEC_CLK digital clock output
Parameter Description
T1
1/T1
T2
T3
Min.
Unit
Remarks
38
ns
CODEC_CLK output set to 26 MHz
77
ns
CODEC_CLK output set to 13 MHz
26
MHz
CODEC_CLK output set to 26 MHz
13
MHz
CODEC_CLK output set to 13 MHz
10
ns
CODEC_CLK output set to 26 MHz
26
ns
CODEC_CLK output set to 13 MHz
10
ns
CODEC_CLK output set to 26 MHz
26
ns
CODEC_CLK output set to 13 MHz
CODEC_CLK clock period
CODEC_CLK clock frequency
CODEC_CLK clock low time
CODEC_CLK clock high time
Typ.
Max.
Table 24: AC characteristics of CODEC_CLK digital clock output
4.2.10 USB pins
USB data lines (USB_D+ and USB_D-) are compliant to the USB 2.0 high-speed specification. See the
Universal Serial Bus Revision 2.0 specification [15] for detailed electrical characteristics. The values
in Table 25 related to USB 2.0 high-speed physical layer specifications are for information only.
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
USB detection voltage on pin VUSB_DET
4.40
5.00
5.25
V
Current sink at VUSB_DET
30
Remarks
µA
High-speed squelch detection threshold (input
differential signal amplitude)
100
150
mV
High speed disconnect detection threshold (input
differential signal amplitude)
525
625
mV
High-speed data signaling input common mode voltage
range
-50
500
mV
High-speed idle output level
-10
10
mV
High-speed data signaling output high level
360
440
mV
High-speed data signaling output low level
-10
10
mV
Chirp J level (output differential voltage)
700
1100
mV
Chirp K level (output differential voltage)
-900
-500
mV
Table 25: USB pins characteristics
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4.2.11 DDC (I2C) pins
DDC (I2C) lines (SCL and SDA) are compliant to the I2C-bus standard mode specification. See the
I2C-bus Specifications [12] for detailed electrical characteristics. The values in Table 26 related to
I2C-bus standard mode specifications are for information only.
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Remarks
Internal supply for DDC domain 1.73
1.80
1.87
V
Generic Digital Interfaces supply (V_INT)
0.35
V
1.93
V
0.35
V
Max value at IOL = +1.0 mA
0.7
µA
0.2 V < VIN < 1.93 V
L-level input
-0.20
H-level input
1.31
L-level output
0.00
Input/Output leakage current
Clock frequency on SCL
100
kHz
Table 26: DDC (I2C) pin characteristics (DDC domain)
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Mechanical specifications
Pin 1
Indicator
K
M1
M2
K
F
Q
E
M1
P
R
L
R
G
H1
J1
B
J2
N
H2
ANT pin
J2
O
H2
O
E
L
I
F
D
G
H1
J1
D
A
C
Figure 16: SARA-U2 series module dimensions (bottom and side views)
Parameter
Description
Typical
Tolerance
A
Module Height [mm]
26.0
(1023.6 mil)
+0.20/-0.20 (+7.9/-7.9 mil)
B
Module Width [mm]
16.0
(629.9 mil)
+0.20/-0.20 (+7.9/-7.9 mil)
C
Module Thickness [mm]
3.0
(118.4 mil)
+0.25/-0.15 (+9.8/-5.9 mil)
D
Horizontal Edge to Lateral Pin Pitch [mm]
2.0
(78.7 mil)
+0.20/-0.20 (+7.9/-7.9 mil)
E
Vertical Edge to Lateral Pin Pitch [mm]
F
Edge to Lateral Pin Pitch [mm]
G
Lateral Pin to Pin Pitch [mm]
H1
2.5
(98.4 mil)
+0.20/-0.20 (+7.9/-7.9 mil)
1.05
(41.3 mil)
+0.20/-0.20 (+7.9/-7.9 mil)
1.1
(43.3 mil)
+0.02/-0.02 (+0.8/-0.8 mil)
Lateral Pin Height [mm]
0.8
(31.5 mil)
+0.02/-0.02 (+0.8/-0.8 mil)
H2
Lateral Pin close to ANT Height [mm]
0.9
(35.4 mil)
+0.02/-0.02 (+0.8/-0.8 mil)
I
Lateral Pin Width [mm]
1.5
(59.1 mil)
+0.02/-0.02 (+0.8/-0.8 mil)
J1
Lateral Pin to Pin Distance [mm]
0.3
(11.8 mil)
+0.02/-0.02 (+0.8/-0.8 mil)
J2
Lateral Pin to Pin close to ANT Distance [mm]
0.2
(7.9 mil)
+0.02/-0.02 (+0.8/-0.8 mil)
K
Horizontal Edge to Central Pin Pitch [mm]
2.75
(108.3 mil)
+0.20/-0.20 (+7.9/-7.9 mil)
L
Vertical Edge to Central Pin Pitch [mm]
2.75
(108.3 mil)
+0.20/-0.20 (+7.9/-7.9 mil)
M1
Central Pin to Pin Horizontal Pitch [mm]
1.8
(70.9 mil)
+0.02/-0.02 (+0.8/-0.8 mil)
M2
Central Pin to Pin Horizontal Pitch [mm]
3.6
(141.7 mil)
+0.02/-0.02 (+0.8/-0.8 mil)
N
Central Pin to Pin Vertical Pitch [mm]
2.1
(82.7 mil)
+0.02/-0.02 (+0.8/-0.8 mil)
O
Central Pin Height and Width [mm]
1.1
(43.3 mil)
+0.02/-0.02 (+0.8/-0.8 mil)
P
Horizontal Edge to Pin 1 Indicator Pitch [mm]
0.9
(35.4 mil)
+0.20/-0.20 (+7.9/-7.9 mil)
Q
Vertical Edge to Pin 1 Indicator Pitch [mm]
1.0
(39.4 mil)
+0.20/-0.20 (+7.9/-7.9 mil)
R
Pin 1 Indicator Height and Width [mm]
0.6
(23.6 mil)
+0.02/-0.02 (+0.8/-0.8 mil)
Weight
Module Weight [g]