Ericsson C5621, C33 User Manual
C5621 and C33 User Guide
USER GUIDE
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Abstract
This document describes the Ericsson Mobile Broadband Modules C5621 and
C33 from a user perspective. End-user value, functionality, features and basic
building blocks are described.
This user guide for C5621 and C33 gives the reader a deeper technical
understanding of the features, applications and configuration of C5621 and
C33. A simplified technical explanation of GSM/GPRS/EDGE and
UMTS/HSPA/HSPA Evolution data services is also included in this document.
Trademark and Acknowledgements
Microsoft, Windows, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 are
registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
Android is the registered trademark of Google Inc.
Ericsson is a trademark of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson.
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All other product or
service names mentioned in this document are trademarks of their respective
companies.
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Contents
1 Product Overview .................................................................................. 6
1.1 Product Features ..................................................................................... 6
2 Communication ...................................................................................... 8
2.1 Network Technologies ............................................................................. 8
2.1.1 3G ............................................................................................................ 8
2.1.2 2G ............................................................................................................ 9
2.2 Core features ........................................................................................... 9
2.2.1 Browsing and Internet access .................................................................. 9
2.2.2 SMS ......................................................................................................... 9
2.2.3 GPS ....................................................................................................... 10
3 Hardware Overview .............................................................................. 11
3.1 General .................................................................................................. 11
4 Routing guidelines ............................................................................... 11
4.1 Recommended PCB Footprint ............................................................... 12
4.2 Digital I/O routing ................................................................................... 13
4.2.1 Clock Routing ......................................................................................... 14
4.2.2 USB Routing .......................................................................................... 14
4.3 Power Routing ....................................................................................... 15
4.3.1 VBAT Routing ........................................................................................ 15
4.3.2 GND ....................................................................................................... 15
4.4 RF Routing ............................................................................................. 15
5 Production Guideline ........................................................................... 16
5.1 Package type ......................................................................................... 16
5.2 Floor life and dry storage ....................................................................... 16
5.3 Screen stencil design ............................................................................. 16
5.4 Assembly ............................................................................................... 16
5.5 Reflow soldering .................................................................................... 17
6 Packaging – Tape and Reel Information ............................................ 18
7 SW integration ...................................................................................... 20
7.1 Driver and Application Architecture ........................................................ 20
7.1.1 Windows XP and Vista Architecture ...................................................... 20
7.1.2 Windows 7 Architecture ......................................................................... 21
7.1.3 Linux driver architecture ......................................................................... 23
7.2 Connection Profile List ........................................................................... 24
7.3 Ericsson Mobile Broadband C++ API .................................................... 24
7.4 State machine ........................................................................................ 25
7.5 Service Windows Registry Keys ............................................................ 26
7.5.1 Module state .......................................................................................... 26
7.5.2 TCP/IP Configuration ................................................................
............. 27
8 Operational and Regulatory information ........................................... 28
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8.1 Operational Information ......................................................................... 28
8.1.1 Wireless Interoperability ......................................................................... 28
8.1.2 Safety ..................................................................................................... 28
8.1.3 Recommendations ................................................................................. 29
8.1.4 Children .................................................................................................. 29
8.1.5 Disposal of old electrical & electronic equipment ................................... 30
8.1.6 Emergency calls ..................................................................................... 30
8.2 Regulatory Information ........................................................................... 30
8.2.1 United States, FCC Notices ................................................................... 30
8.2.2 European Union, EU Declaration of Conformity .................................... 32
8.3 Conformity Assessment of Telecommunication Equipment
regulation in Thailand ............................................................................. 34
8.4 Related Information ................................................................................ 34
9 Environmental Declaration ................................................................. 34
10 Terminology and Abbreviations ......................................................... 36
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1 Product Overview
C5621 and C33 are Mobile Broadband Modules (see photo below) for UMTS
and GSM. They enable host device users to have flexible and high speed
mobile access to the Internet or corporate network, including “always online”
capability. They support data services through HSPA Evolution, UMTS,
EDGE, GPRS, and Data message service. C5621 has a GPS receiver which
is working with most common positioning applications. Updated versions of
the PC application software, drivers and module firmware can be installed by
the end user.
1.1 Product Features
C5621 and C33 are flexible and automatically choose the best data service
available in a particular location, whether it is HSPA Evolution, UMTS, EDGE
or GPRS. This is particularly useful for users roaming on several different
networks.
As a quad-band device, C5621 can operate globally. It automatically chooses
between UMTS band I, II, V/VI, or VIII. C33 is a dual band module for regional
markets. C5621 and C33 are also quad-band GSM devices, and can operate
on GSM systems all over the world. Therefore, users can use wireless
communication from their host devices on all five continents, in over 205
countries.
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With the C5621 and C33 Mobile Broadband Module installed in a host device,
it is always available for data transfer. Connection settings are automatically
configured based on the SIM card. The user simply clicks the “Connect” button
to make an Internet connection. Parameter settings suitable for many
networks are included and can be configured if needed to facilitate manual
configuration where required. A status screen and an icon in the notification
area enable users to check status information such as signal strength, to
perform common functions and to access help.
C5621 and C33 have wide host device compatibility. They are designed to use
the integrated antennas in host devices. C5621 and C33 support the Microsoft
Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Linux, and Android operating systems. Since
the modules are designed for host devices, they are better integrated and
provide a superior end-user experience compared to generically produced
USB dongles that need to work across multiple computing platforms.
The built-in GPS receiver in the C5621 module provides positioning data
compatible with most commonly used positioning applications, to show the
position on maps, trace the route, or provide driving directions. There are
product variations, where the GPS is omitted.
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2 Communication
The C5621 and C33 Mobile Broadband Modules keep end users up to date by
providing them the best available mobile service wherever they are.
C5621 and C33 are dual mode devices, able to connect via UMTS/HSPA and
GSM/GPRS/EDGE. The user will remain connected without having to think
about what system is being used – the handover between two systems and
network technologies is automatically managed by C5621 and C33. C5621
comes in a hardware version supporting both quad-band UMTS (Band I, II,
V/VI and VIII) and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz).
C33 has dual band support.
2.1 Network Technologies
2.1.1 3G
3G (third-generation) services combine high-speed radio access with IP-based
(Internet Protocol) services. This not only means fast mobile connection to the
Internet, but also a totally new way to communicate, access information,
conduct business, learn and be entertained.
Compared to 2G mobile networks, 3G significantly boosts network capacity, a
much needed feature in densely populated areas. This means that operators
are able to support more users and offer them more sophisticated services.
2.1.1.1 HSPA Evolution
For C5621, HSPA (High Speed Packet Access) Evolution enables downlink
speeds up to 21 Mbps (HSDPA cat 14) and uplink speeds up to 5.76 Mbps
(HSUPA cat 6). Higher order modulation results in higher possible speeds in
the network.
2.1.1.2 HSPA
HSPA is available in all developed 3G markets. With the HSDPA solution,
C5621 is capable of downlink speeds of up to 14.4 Mbps (HSDPA cat 10) and
uplink speeds of up to 5.76 Mbps (HSUPA cat 6). This, together with its
antenna diversity technology, gives C5621 and C33 a fast and reliable
connection.
C33 supports HSPA (High Speed Packet Access) downlink speeds up to 3.6
Mbps (HSDPA cat 6) and uplink speeds up to 384 kbps (WCDMA).
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2.1.1.3 WCDMA
The initial implementation of 3G networks enables Internet or corporate
network access at bidirectional data rates of up to 384 kbps.
2.1.2 2G
GSM/GPRS coverage is available in almost all populated areas of the world
and provides a secure fall back so that network connection is maintained.
2.1.2.1 GPRS
GPRS is an enhancement to GSM networks and provides packet data
transmission. The connection setup is fast and, once connected, applications
may send and receive data whenever required.
C5621 and C33 are using GPRS with Multislot class 10, which enables
communication speed up to 100/60 kbps (DL/UL).
2.1.2.2 EDGE
EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for Global Evolution) is an integral part of the
GSM family of open mobile standards. EDGE improves GPRS by increasing
data throughput by a factor of three. GPRS networks enhanced with EDGE
are often referred to as E-GPRS (Enhanced GPRS) networks.
C5621 and C33 are using E-GPRS with Multislot class 10, which enables
communication speeds up to 296/177.6 kbps (DL/UL).
2.2 Core features
2.2.1 Browsing and Internet access
C5621 and C33 provide a standard Internet connection. It is possible to use
the Internet or intranet with a generic browser.
2.2.2 SMS
C5621 and C33 can send and receive text messages. Facilities such as copy
and paste make it fast and easy to send information via text messages from a
computer. The standard maximum length of a text message is 160 characters,
(dependent on character coding), but since concatenation is supported,
messages longer than 160 characters can be sent and received.
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2.2.3 GPS
The Global Positioning System (GPS) gives the positioning information around
the globe and can be used together with the most commonly used positioning
applications. The positioning data from the C5621 module can be used
together will all major positioning applications to, for example, show locations
on maps, trace routes, give information on how to get to a destination, etc.
The product may have GPS function.
C5621 has a built-in standalone GPS receiver with good sensitivity
performance. For increased performance, C5621 supports both network and
Internet assisted GPS, which helps the GPS receiver increase its sensitivity
and perform a faster Time To First Fix (TTFF). There are product variations,
where the GPS is omitted.
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3 Hardware Overview
3.1 General
C5621 and C33 have a form factor of 29 x 29 x 1.9 mm, soldered in board.
The pin out is configured as a 277 pin LGA (Land Grid Array). The ball
diameter is 0.63 mm and the pitch is 1.27 mm. The pin configuration is shown
in the picture below.
4 Routing guidelines
C5621 / C33 Mobile Broadband module is an LGA subassembly, soldered to
the host board, and shares GND plane with the host platform, it is essential
that the host board layout follows the recommendation given in this chapter to
get the best performance out of the module.
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Some of the recommendations provided in this chapter are general PCB
design guideline that may be referred from standard texts concerning the
subject.
4.1 Recommended PCB Footprint
The solder lands of the host PCB should be a mirror image of the 277
Ø ≥0.63 mm solder lands on the component and preferably not routed on the
outer Cu-layer. The pitch is 1.27 mm. Via-in-pad should be Cu-filled (i.e. solid
Cu-microvia).
To improve flux outgassing during reflow, the Solder Mask Opening (SMO) is
recommended to extend 50 µm outside the package outline on all four sides.
Figure 1, Ø 0.63 mm solder lands with one large solder mask opening
extending at least 50 μm outside the package outline on all four
sides
Host PCB Solder Mask
Solder Mask Opening
29.2 mm
29.2 mm
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