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BL28EU-001
OEM Manual and User Guide v 1.0
(to be used for certification)
FCC ID: LHJ-BL28EU001
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Revision
Date
Change Description
Owner (s)
1.0
07-05-2018
Initial Release for certification, based off of HW Spec version 2.8
I. Shmagin
Change History
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Terms and Acronyms
CDMA Code Division Multiple Access
DCM Data Connectivity Module
DRX Discontinuous Reception
ES Engineering Sample
FDD Frequency Division Duplex
GLONASS GLOBal’naya NAVigatsionnaya Sputnikovaya Sistema
GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System
GPIO General Purpose Input Output
GSM Global System for Mobile
HU Head Unit
HSIC High Speed Inter-Chip
LTE Long Term Evolution
MP Mass Production
NAD Network Access Device
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer
PCB Printed Circuit Board
PHY Physical Layer
SIM Subscriber Identity Module
TCU Telematics Control Unit
TDD Time Division Duplex
TSP Telematics Service Provider
UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunication System
WCDMA Wideband Code Division Multiple Access
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BL28EU-001 Module
The BL28EU-001 NAD is a proprietary modem module designed by Continental Automotive Systems,
Inc. The modem will be integrated into Data Connectivity Modules (DCMs) or Head Units (HUs)
designed and produced by Continental or by a 3rd party for use by automotive OEMs. DCMs will be
installed into vehicles during the OEM’s factory assembly process and will not be accessible without use
of special tools. Primary use-cases are data-centric with data and voice connections to Telematics Service
Providers (TSP).
1 Key Features
1.1 LTE CAT4 NAD Module
Air Interface Support
LTE FDD/TDD: 3GPP Rel 10
LTE FDD CAT4 (up to 150-Mbps UL/50-Mbps DL)
UMTS: HSUPA CAT 6 (up to 5.76-Mbps), HSPA CAT14 (up to 21-Mbps), HSPA
CAT24 (up to 42-Mbps)
2 Regulatory Compliance Notes
FCC:
This device complies with Part 15, Part 22(H), Part 24(E) and Part 27 of the FCC Rules. The FCC ID for
this device is LHJ-BL28EU001. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
3 Device Installation and User Manual
The BL28EU-001 module is a proprietary product designed and manufactured by Continental Automotive
Systems, Inc. for integration into telematics control units manufactured by Continental Automotive
Systems, Inc. for automotive OEMs.
i. The module is limited to installation ONLY in an integrated device manufactured by Continental
Automotive Systems, Inc.
ii. During manufacturing process of the integrated device, the module is soldered onto the pcb of the
integrated device.
iii. The integrated device must provide RF connectors to external antennas or RF traces to connect the
BL28EU-001 modules to antennas inside the integrated device. The typical reference design for the
RF trace layout, including pcb stack-up and trace length is described in Section 6 of this document.
iv. Automotive OEM is responsible for ensuring that the end-user has no manual instructions to
remove or install module.
v. The module is limited to installation in mobile applications, according to Part 2.1091(b).
vi. No other operation configurations are allowed.
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vii. Changes or modifications to this system by other than a facility authorized by Continental could
void authorization to use this equipment.
viii. The module must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons
and must not be co-located or operate in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
ix. The integrator is responsible for fulfilling FCC and IC requirements for the integrated device.
If Continental chooses to re-use modular approval, then the TCU shall be clearly labeled with an external
label containing the integrated modem’s FCC ID. For example, the label can include text “Contains device
with FCC ID: LHJ-BL28EU001”.
4 Antenna requirements for use with BL28EU-001 module:
The module must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from all persons
and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
The BL28EU-001 module is for use with external antennas ONLY.
For all LTE/WCDMA operating bands the maximum antenna gain is 5 dBi including cable loss.
The maximum gain of the antenna path (cable loss + antenna gain) shall not exceed the above
mentioned values.
This radio transmitter (FCC ID: LHJ-BL28EU001) has been approved by FCC and Industry
Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain
indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain
indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
5 Instructions to OEMs:
Continental must instruct the automotive OEM and provide them to include the following information
into the car user’s manual (i.e. for the DCM):
1. End-users must be provided with transmitter/antenna installation requirements and operating
conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance:
2. A separate section should clearly state “FCC RF Exposure requirements:”
3. Required operating conditions for end users.
4. The antenna used with this device must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least
20cm from all persons, and must not transmit simultaneously with any other transmitter, except in
accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures.
5. The Maximum ERP/EIRP and maximum antenna gain required for compliance with Parts 15, 22H,
24E, and 27.
6. Clear instructions describing the other party’s responsibility to obtain station licensing.
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6 Layout and Routing Recommendations
6.1 Module Specific
The pad spacing of 1mm should allow the placement of a 600um finished VIA between pads, while
maintaining a 200um Via- to-trace or Via-pad spacing, to facilitate the breakout of inner row signals. The
1mm spacing is also large enough to route two 200um (8 mil) traces between pads.
Figure 6-1 Vias placed between Pads
6.2 RF Traces for antennas
The NAD has three antenna pins.
PRIMARY_ANT
SECOND_ANT
GNSS_ANT
The figure below shows the general breakout of the module:
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Figure 6-2: NAD Pin Breakout
The module should be oriented on the main board to minimize the length of the PRIMARY_LTE antenna
pin (LTE Ant1). This 50ohm line should be as short as possible to the external RF connector or internal
antenna feed point.
The RF traces from the NAD antenna pins on the main board can be stripline or microstrip. For the
stripline approach, vias should be placed to the NAD EDGE SIDE of the pins as close as possible to the
NAD antenna pads to minimize any impedance discontinuity (see figure 38). For the microstrip approach,
the PCB insertion loss will be less but the short route under the NAD MUST BE TREATED AS STRIPLINE SO
IT WILL BE NARROWER UNDER THE NAD THAN THE MICROSTRIP LINE.
The NAD has ground cleared out under the RF antenna routes as shown below:
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Figure 6-2: Antenna Pad Ground Cutout (Top View)
For routing microstrip lines UNDERNEATH the NAD on layer 1, these ground cutouts internal to the
NAD need to be accounted for in the stripline calculation. The internal GND height and dielectric constant
of the NAD board are shown below:
H = 19.3 mils (491 micron)
Dielectric Constant = 4.1
For example, consider the following stackup for a main PCB:
Figure 6-3
Assume the main PCB above with a 6 layer stackup with ground cut away on layer 2 so the microstrip
lines reference ground on layer 3. The dielectric thickness from L1 to L3 is 21.2 mils.
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Using an online impedance calculator, the line width under the NAD for a 50 ohm line is 16.9mils
(433micron) shown below:
BL
Figure 6-4
The calculation for the microstrip line width outside the NAD is 37.7mils (967micron) shown below:
Figure 6-5
Due to the nature of the weave chosen for each PCB, the dielectric constant of the NAD board is 4.1 while
the main board is 4.3. A dielectric constant of 4.2 was chosen in the stripline calculation, while 4.3 was
used for the microstrip calculation.
Main board stack up may vary so these line widths may need to be recalculated. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED TO USE A SIMILAR STACKUP AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 39 WITH MICROSTRIP
ROUTING AND GND CUTS ON LAYER 2 WITH GND REFERENCE ON LAYER 3. THERE
SHOULD BE NO ROUTING ON L2 AND SOLID GND ON L3 UNDERNEATH THESE ANTENNA
LINE MICROSTRIP TRACES.
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Type of Guidance
Requirement
Trace impedance
50-Ohms ± 10% single-ended
Total route length
<100-mm
Ground between signals
> 3 x line width of ground trace between, stitched VIA to ground
Spacing to other signals
< 3:1
The antenna traces need to routed STRAIGHT OUT OF THE NAD TO THE NEAREST NAD EDGE.
The lines need to be tapered from 433micron to the 967micron width gradually but quickly.
Figure 6-6
These line widths may vary depending on the stackup selected for the main board.
6.3 RF Antenna Layout Parameters
Signals should be routed along similar route path, but separated by ground trace.
Trace impedances should match the table, either as microstrip or stripline.
Total length for both signals should match the table.
Spacing to ground or other signals on outside of bundled signals should match the table.
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