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Modify descriptions for power on and RTC timing.

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The supported frequency bands of L811-EA wireless modules as shown in the following tables:
Band
1,2,3,4,5,7,8,13,17,
18,19,20

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1 Foreword.................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................6
1.2 Reference Standard......................................................................................................................................6
2 Product Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Description......................................................................................................................................................8
2.2 Specifications................................................................................................................................................. 8
2.3 Appearance.................................................................................................................................................. 13
3 Structure...................................................................................................................................................................14
3.1 Dimension Diagram of Structure.............................................................................................................. 14
3.2 Recommended PCB Layout Design........................................................................................................15
4 Hardware Introduction........................................................................................................................................... 17
4.1 Pin Definition................................................................................................................................................17
4.1.1 Pin Map............................................................................................................................................. 17
4.1.2 Description of Pins...........................................................................................................................18
5 Hardware Interface.................................................................................................................................................24
5.1 Power Interface........................................................................................................................................... 24
5.1.1 Power Supply................................................................................................................................... 24
5.1.2 VSD2_1V8........................................................................................................................................ 24
5.1.3 VRTC................................................................................................................................................. 25
5.2 Power on/off and Reset Signal................................................................................................................. 26
5.2.1 Power on /off Signal........................................................................................................................ 26
5.2.1.1 Power on................................................................................................................................26
5.2.1.2 Power off................................................................................................................................27
5.2.1.3 The Recommended Design of Power on/off................................................................... 28
5.2.2 RESET Signal.................................................................................................................................. 28
5.3 Status Indicating Signals........................................................................................................................... 29
5.3.1 CORE DUMP Indicating................................................................................................................. 29
5.3.2 LPG Signal........................................................................................................................................29
5.3.3 WAKEUP_HOST Signal.................................................................................................................30
5.3.4 PA_BLANKING Signal....................................................................................................................30
5.4 Interrupt Control Signal.............................................................................................................................. 31
5.4.1 WAKE_UP Signal............................................................................................................................ 31

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5.4.2 W_DISABLE# Signal.......................................................................................................................31
5.4.3 Android & Linux / Win8 & Win10 Dual Systems Switch Control Signal................................. 31
5.5 USB Interface...............................................................................................................................................32
5.5.1 USB Interface Definition................................................................................................................. 32
5.5.2 USB Interface Application.............................................................................................................. 33
5.6 UART Interface............................................................................................................................................33
5.6.1 UART Interface Description........................................................................................................... 33
5.6.2 UART Interface Application............................................................................................................34
5.7 USIM Interface.............................................................................................................................................34
5.7.1 USIM Pins......................................................................................................................................... 34
5.7.2 USIM Interface Design....................................................................................................................35
5.7.2.1 “Normally Closed” SIM Card Circuit Design.................................................................... 35
5.7.2.2 “Normally Open” SIM Circuit Design.................................................................................35
5.7.3 Highlights for USIM Design............................................................................................................36
5.7.4 USIM Hot-Plugging..........................................................................................................................36
5.7.4.1 Hardware Connection..........................................................................................................36
5.7.4.2 Software Setup..................................................................................................................... 37
5.8 Digital Audio.................................................................................................................................................37
5.8.1 I2S Interface..................................................................................................................................... 37
5.8.2 PCM Mode Description...................................................................................................................38
5.9 I2C Interface.................................................................................................................................................38
5.10 Clock Interface.......................................................................................................................................... 39
5.11 Other Interfaces.........................................................................................................................................39
6 Electrical and Environmental Characteristic...................................................................................................... 40
6.1 Electrical Characteristic............................................................................................................................. 40
6.2 Environmental Characteristic....................................................................................................................40
7 RF Interface.............................................................................................................................................................41
7.1 RF PCB Design........................................................................................................................................... 41
7.1.1 Wire Routing Principle.................................................................................................................... 41
7.1.2 Impedance........................................................................................................................................ 42
7.2 Antenna Design...........................................................................................................................................42
7.2.1 Main Antenna Design Requirements........................................................................................... 42

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The document describes the electrical characteristics, RF performance, dimensions and application
environment, etc. of L811-EA wireless modules. With the assistance of the document and other
instructions, developers can quickly understand the performance of L811-EA wireless modules and
develop products.
The design of the product complies with the following standards :
3GPP TS 27.007 -v6.9.0: AT command set for User Equipment (UE)
3GPP TS 27.005 -v6.0.1: Use of Data Terminal Equipment -Data Circuit terminating Equipment
(DTE-DCE) interface for Short Message Service (SMS) and Cell Broadcast Service (CBS)
3GPP TS 23.040 -v6.9.0: Technical realization of Short Message Service (SMS)
3GPP TS 24.011 -v6.1.0: Point- to - Point (PP) Short Message Service (SMS) support on mobile
3GPP TS 27.010 -v6.0.0: Terminal Equipment to User Equipment (TE-UE) multiplexer protocol
3GPP TS 27.060 -v6.0.0: Packet domain; Mobile Station (MS) supporting Packet Switched services
3GPP TS 25.304-v6.10.0: User Equipment (UE) procedures in idle mode and procedures for cell
reselection in connected mode
3GPP TS 25.308 -v6.4.0: High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA); Overall description;
3GPP TS 25.309 -v6.6.0: FDD enhanced uplink; Overall description; Stage 2
3GPP TS 23.038 -v6.1.0: Alphabets and language - specific information
3GPP TS 21.111 -v6.3.0: USIM and IC card requirements
3GPP TS 31.111 -v6.11.0 "USIM Application Toolkit (USAT)"
3GPP TS 45.002 -v6.12.0: Multiplexing and multiple access on the radio path
3GPP TS 51.014 -v4.5.0: Specification of the SIM Application Toolkit for the Subscriber Identity
Module - Mobile Equipment (SIM-ME) interface
3GPP TS 51.010 -1 -v6.7.0: Mobile Station (MS) conformance specification; Part 1: Conformance
3GPP TS 22.004 -v6.0.0: General on supplementary services

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3GPP TS 23.090 -v6.1.0: Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD); Stage 2
3GPP TS 24.008 v6.19, Mobile radio interface Layer 3 specification;
3GPP TS 25.101 V7.18.0: User Equipment (UE) radio transmission and reception (FDD)
3GPP TS 36.101V9.18.0: User Equipment (UE) radio transmission and reception
3GPP TS 36.104V9.13.0: Base Station (BS) radio transmission and reception
3GPP TS 36.106V9.4.0: FDD Repeater radio transmission and reception
3GPP TS 36.113V9.5.0: Base Station (BS) and repeater ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
3GPP TS 36.124V9.2.0: ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements for mobile terminals
3GPP TS 36.133V9.18.0:Requirements for support of radio resource management
3GPP TS 34.121-1 version 7.2.0: The requirements and this test apply to all types of UTRA for the
3GPP TS 36.521-1 User Equipment (UE) conformance specification; Radio transmission and
reception; Part 1: Conformance testing
3GPP TS 34.122V5.7.0: Technical Specification Group Radio Access Network; Radio transmission
3GPP TS 45.005 9.4.0: Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+);Radio transmission

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The L811-EA modules are highly integrated wireless communication LTE modules, which support three
modes and twelve bands, including the 4G/3G/2G mainstream modes (LTE FDD/WCDMA/GSM) for
Europe and North America and cover a wide range of frequency bands. The modules support the cellular
communication networks of Europe, North America as well as the mobile operators in some regions of
Operating
Frequency Range
LTE FDD: Band 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,13,17,18,19,20
WCDMA HSPA+: Band 1,2,4,5,8
GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
Category 4 (150Mbps DL,50Mbps UL)
UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA
3GPP Rel.8
DC-HSDPA 42Mbps(Cat24)
HSUPA 11.5Mbps(Cat7)
EDGE (E-GPRS) multi-slot class 33(296kbps DL,
236.8kbps UL)
GPRS multi-slot class 33 (107kbps DL,85.6kbps UL)
Dimension:32 x 26 x 2.0mm
Operating Temperature:-40℃ ~ +85℃
Storage Temperature:-40℃ ~ +85℃

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Voltage: 3.3V ~ 4.4V Normal: 3.8V
Current
Consumption
(Typical Value)
Antenna:Main x1,Diversity x1
USB 2.0 x1,Multiple Profiles over USB
SIM Support,I2C Support,I2S/PCM Support
Embedded TCP/IP and UDP/IP protocol stack
Multi-slot class 33 (5 Down; 4 Up; 6 Total)
Multi-slot class 33 (5 Down; 4 Up; 6 Total)
UMTS(14.4kbps),GSM(9.6kbps)
MO / MT Text and PDU modes
Voice Coders: EFR/HR/FR/AMR

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FIBOCOM proprietary AT commands
Firmware Loader Tool over USB/UART
1. Please make sure the temperature for device will not be higher than 85˚C.
2. The minimum distance between the user and/or any bystander and the radiating structure of the
3. Assessment of compliance of the product with the requirements relating to the Radio and
Telecommunication Terminal Equipment Directive (EC Directive 1999/5/EC) was performed by
PHOENIX TESTLAB (Notified Body No.0700),

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital , pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiated radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user‘s authority to operate the equipment.
This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves.
This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio
frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government.
This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In
order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to
the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
This module is intended for OEM integrator. The OEM integrator is still responsible for the FCC

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compliance requirement of the end product, which integrates this module. 20cm minimum distance has to
be able to be maintained between the antenna and the users for the host this module is integrated into.
Under such configuration, the FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an population/uncontrolled
environment can be satisfied.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority
to operate this equipment.
USERS MANUAL OF THE END PRODUCT:
In the users manual of the end product, the end user has to be informed to keep at least 20cm separation
with the antenna while this end product is installed and operated. The end user has to be informed that
the FCC radio-frequency exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment can be satisfied. The end
user has to also be informed that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. If the size of the end product is
smaller than 8x10cm, then additional FCC part 15.19 statement is required to be available in the users
manual: This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
LABEL OF THE END PRODUCT:
The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following " Contains TX FCC ID:
ZMOL811". If the size of the end product is larger than 8x10cm, then the following FCC part 15.19
statement has to also be available on the label: This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

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3.1 Dimension Diagram of Structure
Figure 3- 1 Dimension Diagram of Structure

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3.2 Recommended PCB Layout Design
Figure 3- 2 Perspective drawing of top view

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Figure 3- 3 Structure Diagram of PCB Layout

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Figure 4-2 Pins Definition

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4.1.2 Description of Pins
The logic signal level of L811-EA module is 1.8V.
Module reset input, pull up(100K ohms),1.8V
Module power on/off signal, pull down (200K
ohms),1.8V
I2S data transmit, CMOS 1.8V
I2S data receive, CMOS 1.8V
I2S serial clock, CMOS 1.8V
I2C serial data, pull up(4.7K ohms)CMOS
1.8V
I2C serial clock, pull up(4.7K ohms)CMOS
1.8V
SIM1 power supply,1.8V/2.8V

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IOLSIM1 data, internal 4.7K resistor pull up
ITSIM1 detect, pull up(390K ohms)CMOS 1.8V
IOPDUSB data plus for SIM1 card
IOPDUSB data minus for SIM1 card
High speed Inter IC clock (not supported
now)
High speed Inter IC data (not supported now)
IPC host wakeup (not supported now)
C5
IPC trig out (not supported now)
IPC trig in (not supported now)
IPDIPC slave wake up (not supported now)
UART1 transmit Data, CMOS 1.8V
UART1 receive Data, CMOS 1.8V
UART1 Request To Send, CMOS 1.8V

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UART1 Clear To Send, CMOS 1.8V
Core dump indicator, CMOS 1.8V
PA_BLANKING/
TRIG_OUT(T_OUT1)
PA blanking output/Monitoring Signal Output,
CMOS 1.8V
State machine control signal
IPDMonitoring Signal Input, CMOS 1.8V
MIPI2 trace clock, CMOS 1.8V
MIPI2 trace data0,CMOS 1.8V
MIPI2 trace data1,CMOS 1.8V
MIPI2 trace data2,CMOS 1.8V
MIPI2 trace data3,CMOS 1.8V
RFFE1 serial data for tunable ANT,CMOS
1.8V
RFFE1 serial clock for tunable ANT,CMOS
1.8V

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RFFE1 VIO for tunable ANT,1.8V

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Note : The unused pins can be left floating in case of circuit design.

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The L811-EA module requires a 3.3V - 4.5V DC power supply that capable of supplying maximum GSM
emission current which may up to 2A.
Input power supply requirements:
Important notes for the power supply:
1. Voltage fluctuation of the power supply should be lower than 200mV.
2. VBAT should not lower than 3.3V when the voltage dropping occurs.
The filtering capacitors for designing the power supply as shown in the following tables:
Reduce voltage fluctuation during the phone call.
For capacitance value, the bigger the better.
Filter for the interference caused by clock and
digital signals.
Filter for RF interference.
1700/1800/1900,
2100/2600MHz
Filter for RF interference.
VSD2_1V8 is the power source of the internal digital circuits, it can be also used as the power indicator
and the reference voltage. For circuit design, it can be only used for low current application (<50mA),

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VRTC is the power supply for the internal RTC of the module. In order to let RTC work for a certain time
when lost the VBAT power, as the backup power, it is recommended to add a big capacitor at the VRTC
The voltage range of the VRTC as shown in the following tables:
The reference design of VRTC circuit shown as follows:
Figure 5- 1 VRTC Reference Design
R8 is a current-limiting resistor, used to ensure the VRTC works properly and free from being affected
by peripheral circuits. R8 ≥ 1k Ohm.
The current consumption is about 2A when 1.8V VRTC is supplied from the external capacitor.
The value of C9 will affect the retaining time of RTC after VBAT is lost. The remaining time of RTC
can be roughly calculated by the following formula:

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(1.8-1)*C/2 + (1-0.4)*C/1 = 0.4C + 0.6C = 1C
When using a 100uF capacitor, the remaining time is 1*100 = 100 Sec.
When using a 330uF capacitor, the remaining time is 1*330 = 330 Sec.
If the RTC backup power function is not required, the VRTC pin can be left floating.
5.2 Power on/off and Reset Signal
The L811-EA module provides two control signals for power on/off and reset functions.
Pin definition as shown in the following tables:
External reset signal input, active low.
5.2.1 Power on /off Signal
After the power is applied to the module, pull up the POWER_ON/OFF# signal for at least 20ms then the
The timing sequence diagram as follows:
Figure 5- 2 Power on Timing Control Diagram
The “>1s” time starts from the external capacitor being charged when the power is applied to the module.
If VBAT is already applied to the module then the time can be ignored, and AP(Application Processor)

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only needs to control the timing of RESET_N and POWER_ON/OFF# signals.
The L811-EA module can be turned off by software or hardware control. Software control is preferred for
normal cases, only when software control is not usable, then use the hardware control. By pulling down or
float the POWER_ON/OFF# signal, the module will be shut down.
①
For details as shown in the following tables:
Normal control for power off.
Pull down or floating the
POWER_ON/OFF#
signal.
Only used when a hardware exception occurs and
the software control cannot be used.
The hardware control description:
By pulling down or float the POWER_ON/OFF# signal, the PMU (Power Management Unit) of the module
will be reset, which results in the state changes from the working state to the shutdown state.
The timing sequence diagram as follows:
Figure 5- 3 Power off Timing Sequence Diagram
Note①: To safely shut down the module, the RESET_N signal must be pulled down (for at least 100ms)
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5.2.1.3 The Recommended Design of Power on/off
The recommended design of POWER_ON/ OFF# signal is as follows:
Figure 5- 4 Recommended Design of POWER_ON/OFF# Signal
The L811-EA module supports the external reset function. By controlling the RESET_N signal, the module
will reset to its initial state. When pulling down the RESET_N signal for 100ms, the module will be reset
and restarted. If the module is already turned on and working before the reset, there is no need to control
POWER_ON/OFF# signal to turn it on. PMU inside the module remains its power during the reset
The reset signal is very sensitive. It should be kept away from RF interference and well wrapped with
ground planes in case of PCB layout. It is recommended to add a filter capacitor close to the module. Also,
RESET_N signal trace shall neither near the PCB edge nor route on the surface planes to avoid module
from reset caused by ESD.
The timing sequence requirement as follows:

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Figure 5- 5 Recommended Design of Reset Circuit
5.3 Status Indicating Signals
The module wakes up the host (Application processor).
PA Blanking output, external GPS control signal.
5.3.1 CORE DUMP Indicating
The CORE_DUMP signal is used to indicate the mode of the module.
The LPG signal timing description as shown in the following tables:

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600ms high level and 600ms low level
75ms high level and 3s low level
Voice communication (Call)
75ms high level and 75ms low level
The WAKEUP_HOST signal is used to wake up the host when there are incoming calls, SMS or other
Waking HOST(telephone ringing/SMS/other data
request)
The default is low for the signal. While the module works in GSM frequency band, PA_BLANKING will
output the pulses that synchronized with the GSM burst timing sequence.
Due to the GSM TX may interfere the receiving of the GPS signal, AP can turn off GPS or stop receiving
data from the GPS when it detecting the PA_BLANKING pulses.
Output the pulse signal that synchronize with the GSM burst

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5.4 Interrupt Control Signal
The interrupt control signals as shown in the following tables:
Enable/Disable RF network.
Android & Linux/Win8 & Win10 dual
systems switch.
WAKE_UP signal description as shown in the following tables:
Wake up the module from Sleep to Idle mode
Keep the module in Sleep mode
The module will not enter Sleep mode
The module provides a hardware signal to enable/disable WWAN RF function, it can be controlled by an
AT command also. The module will enter the Airplane mode by disabling RF function.
The definition of W_DISABLE# signal as shown in the following tables:
5.4.3 Android & Linux / Win8 & Win10 Dual Systems Switch
The L811-EA module supports Android & Linux / Win8 & Win10 dual systems switch by detecting the
voltage level of the interrupt signal EINT3.
The function of EINT3 signal as shown in the following tables:
WWAN disabled, module enters Airplane mode.
WWAN enabled, module exits Airplane mode.
The WWAN function is defined by the AT command, enabled by default.

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For Android or Linux system, the module`s USB ports mapped as 3*ACM
ports.
For Win8 or Win10 system, the module`s USB port is mapped as a MBIM
mode.
1. During booting, the implementation of Android & Linux / Win8 & Win10 system change is done by
detecting the level of EINT3 signal. The voltage level of EINT3 should be kept stable during booting.
2. After boot up, the implementation of Android & Linux / Win8 & Win10 system change is done by
detecting the rising or falling edge of the EINT3 interrupt with the debounce time of 100ms. If the
interrupt event meets the condition, the module will restart and change over its USB mode for the
5.5.1 USB Interface Definition
The L811-EA wireless communication module supports USB 2.0 interface. Before connecting it to the
Win7 system, it is necessary to install the USB driver (For Android & Linux system, no USB driver needed
but configuring the related kernel settings). After connecting the USB port to a PC, the USB driver resides
in the Windows system will map three ACM ports and four NCM ports, as listed below:
2 ACM ports used for AT Commands.
1 ACM ports used for LOG information captured by the debug software.
4 NCM ports are virtual network ports, mainly used for initiating data transmission serves.
One of the ACM ports can be used as a Modem COM port to initiate the data services. It is not
recommended to use due to the speed of Modem COM port is insufficient for the 100Mbps download
speed of the LTE standard. Only when the NCM ports are not available, the Modem COM port could
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5.5.2 USB Interface Application
Reference Circuit Design:
Figure 5- 6 USB Interface Reference Circuit Design
The choice of capacitance for RV101 and RV102 TVS diodes should not greater than 1pF, it is
recommended to use 0.5pF TVS diodes. There is no recommended capacitance value for RV100.
VUSB pin supplies the power for USB, the recommended power range is 3.3V ~ 4.5V. VBUS pin should
not floated or it will become the unknown device.
USB_DP and USB_DM are the high-speed differential signals, and the maximum data rate is 480Mbps.
The following requirements should be followed in case of PCB layout.
USB_DP and USB_DN signal traces should be parallel and have the equal length, avoid right angle
USB_DP and USB_DN signal traces should be wrapped with GND on both sides.
USB2.0 differential signal traces should be routed on the layer nearest to the ground plane.
Ensure the match of impedance, which is required to be 90 Ohm.
VBUS is the power for USB detection (it’s the low current signal, current value < 100uA). In circuit design,
it’s not permitted to apply VBUS power individually when the USB_DN and USB_DP are disconnected, or
the module will not go into the sleep mode.
5.6.1 UART Interface Description
The L811-EA module provides one 4-wire UART port. The UART1 port supports AT commands, the users
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The definition of UART1 signals as shown in the following tables:
5.6.2 UART Interface Application
The signal direction when connecting the UART1 of L811-EA module (DCE) and MCU (DTE) as shown in
the following tables:
The voltage level of UART interface is 1.8V. When connecting to 2.8V or 3.3V I/O, it is necessary to
convert the voltage level. In circuit design, it is recommended to use a SN74LVC2G07 to convert the
voltage level from 1.8V to 3.3V. For connecting to a PC, first convert 1.8V to 3.3V, then use a
SPIEX3232EEA to convert it to RS-232 level. The direction of the signals should be properly handled.
The L811-EA module supports USIM and high speed SIM cards (The 8-wire USIM is not supported yet).
USIM card detection signal, pulled up with a 390k
resistor by default.
High when SIM card is inserted.
Low when SIM card is not inserted.

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5.7.2 USIM Interface Design
5.7.2.1 “Normally Closed” SIM Card Circuit Design
Reference Circuit Design::
Figure 5- 7 Reference Design of “Normally Closed” SIM Card Interface
Normally closed SIM Connector:
1)When detaching the SIM card, pin 7 and pin 8 shorted together.
2)When inserting the SIM card, pin 7 and pin 8 opened.
5.7.2.2 “Normally Open” SIM Circuit Design
Referenced Circuit Design:
Figure 5- 8 Reference Design of “Normally Open” SIM Card Interface
Normally open SIM Connector:
1)When detaching the SIM card, pin 7 and pin 8 opened .
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In order to improve the EMC performance, the SIM card slot should be close to the module as much
The filter capacitors for the SIM card signals should be placed close to the SIM card slot as much as
The ESD devices (e.g. TVS) shall be added to the SIM card signals for ESD protection. They should
be placed close to the SIM card slot as much as possible.
SIM1_CD signal supports hot-plugging. Active high by default (It can be changed to active low by an
AT command). If the module detects the signal with high level, it means a card insertion has detected.
5.7.3 Highlights for USIM Design
The SIM card interface design is very important to have the module and SIM card work normally.
The rules should be followed carefully as below:
SIM card slot and signal routing must keep away from the EMI interference sources, e.g. RF antenna
The trace length between the module and SIM card should not exceed 100mm.
To avoid crosstalk, USIM_CLK and USIM_IO signals should keep away in case of layout. It’s
recommended to wrap them with ground planes.
SIM card signals should be ESD protected. The ESD devices should have low capacitance (e.g.
Zener diode). It’s recommended to choose ESD devices with capacitance equal or less than 33pF. In
case of layout, ESD devices should be close to the SIM card interface.
The L811-EA module supports the insert detection of the SIM card. With this function, the hot-plugging of
SIM card can be designed.
5.7.4.1 Hardware Connection
The function of SIM card hot-plugging is done by the SIM_CD signal. The SIM1_CD signal is low when
the SIM card is detached, high when the SIM card is inserted.
For “Normally closed” design, as shown in the figure5-7, the SIM1_CD signal is connected to U2’s
Pin8 (SW2), and Pin7 (SW1) is connected to the ground. When the SIM card is not inserted, SW2
and SW1 are shorted, and SW2 is low. When the SIM card is inserted, SW2 and SW1 are opened,
and the SIM1_CD signal will be pulled high.
For “Normally open” design, as shown in the figure5-8, the SIM1_CD signal is connected to U2’s Pin8

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(SW2), and Pin7 (SW1) is pulled up with a 4.7K resistor. When the SIM card is not inserted, SW2 and
SW1 are opened, and SW2 is low. When the SIM card is inserted, SW2 and SW1 are shorted, and
SIM1_CD signal will be pulled high.
“+MSMPD” command is used for the SIM card detection function:
If set AT+MSMPD=0, the SIM card detection function is disabled, and the module will not detect the
If set AT+MSMPD=1, the SIM card detection function is enabled, and the module will detect the
insertion of the SIM card via SIM1_CD Pin.
If SIM1_CD is high, which indicates the insertion of a SIM card, and the module will automatically
If SIM1_CD is low or disconnected, which indicates the SIM card is not inserted, and the module will
not register to the network.
The default value of +MSMPD is “1”. The SIM_CD signal is used for SIM card detection. The module
detects the presence of the SIM card via the SIM1_CD signal during the first booting. After the module
boots up, it detects the SIM card by the level change of the SIM1_CD signal. In other words, if SIM1_CD
is at low level, the module cannot access the SIM card.
The L811-EA module supports I2S interface for digital audio. The I2S port supports normal I2S mode and
PCM mode for data transfer. I2S interface is at 1.8V voltage level.
I2S signal description as shown in the following tables:
Left and right channel clock (LRCK), 1.8V signal
Serial data output, 1.8V signal
Serial data input, 1.8V signal

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I2S interface can be configured as master or slave mode.
It supports various audio sampling rates (48KHz, 44.1KHz, 32KHz, 24KHz, 22.5KHz, 16KHz, 12KHz,
5.8.2 PCM Mode Description
I2S2_CLK(PCM_CLK ,PCM clock signal)
PCM_CLK(PCM clock signal)
I2S2_WA(PCM_SYNC , PCM frame
synchronization signal)
PCM_SYNC(PCM frame
synchronization signal)
I2S2_RX(PCM_DIN , PCM data input)
PCM_DOUT(PCM data output)
I2S2_TX(PCM_DOUT , PCM data output)
PCM port can be configured as master or slave mode.
It supports short frame sync for 16, 32, 48, and 64 bit mode.
It supports burst and continuous transmission modes.
It supports clock length trigger for frame sync signal and rising/falling edge trigger for data
It supports various audio sampling rates (48KHz, 44.1KHz, 32KHz, 24KHz, 22.5KHz, 16KHz, 12KHz,
Because of the timing of I2S mode is simpler than PCM mode, it is recommended to use I2S mode for
audio transmission. For PCM mode, the audio quality issues caused by the PCM timing adjusting must be
L811-EA module supports one I2C interface, default configured as I2C master. The I2C master is used for
driving external I2C slave devices, such as audio codecs and so on.

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I2C data signal,1.8V signal level
I2C clock signal, 1.8V signal level
The signal connection of L811-EA I2C master and external I2C slave ( such as an audio codec)as shown
L811-EA module supports one 26MHz clock output and one 32KHz clock output.
26MHz clock output, 1.8V level. (It is recommended to be
used for external GPS, and it can also be used for the main
clock of the audio codec)
32K clock output, 1.8V level.
The module does not support the following ports yet: HSIC、ANT Tunable、GPIO.

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6 Electrical and Environmental
6.1 Electrical Characteristic
The table below lists the range of L811-EA’s electrical characteristics:
6.2 Environmental Characteristic
This table below shows the environmental features of L811-EA.

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7.1.1 Wire Routing Principle
The L811-EA module supports double RF antennas, the MAIN_ANT is for transmitting and receiving, and
the DIV_ANT is for receiving. Diversity antenna can improve the receiver sensitivity as well as the
The RF connectors or solder joints must be connected to the L811-EA module by the trace lines. It is
recommended to use the microstrip line for RF line. It should be as short as possible with the insertion
loss controlled below 0.2dB, and has the impedance of 50 Ohm.
For antenna fine tuning, it is recommended to reserve a π circuit (the parallel inductors should connect to
the main ground) between L811-EA module and the antenna connector (or the solder joint).
Figure 7- 1 L811-EA π-type Circuit

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The impedance of the RF signal line needs to be controlled at 50 Ohm.
7.2.1 Main Antenna Design Requirements
Antenna efficiency is the ratio of the input power and radiant power. Because of the return loss, material
loss and coupling loss of the antenna, the radiant power is always lower than the input power. The ratio is
recommended to be controlled over 40% (–4dB).
S11 indicates the matching level of the 50 Ohm impedance for the antenna. It affects the antenna
efficiency in a certain extent. The VSWR testing method could be used for measuring purposes. The
recommended value for S11 is less than –10dB.
Polarization refers to the rotation direction of electric field while the antenna is in the direction of maximum
radiation. Linear polarization is recommended. It is recommended to use the diversity antenna which has
the different polarization direction from the main antenna.
The radiation pattern refers to the intensity of the electromagnetic field while the antenna is in every
direction of the far field. Dipole antenna is perfect as the terminal antenna. For built-in antenna, it is
recommended to use PIFA or IFA antennas.
Antenna dimension: 6mm * 10mm * 100mm (H*W*L).
Antenna radiation direction: Omnidirectional.
Antenna directivity refers to the intensity of the electromagnetic field while the electromagnetic wave is in
all directions. Gain is the collection of of the efficiency and directivity of the antenna. It is recommended
that antenna gain is less than or equal to 3dBi.
In addition to antenna performance, some other interference from the PCB will also affect the module
performance. To ensure the high performance of the module, the interference must be under control.
Suggestions: Keep speaker, LCD, CPU, FPC wire routing, audio circuits, and power supply away from the

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antenna, and add appropriate filtering and shielding protection, or adding filtering devices on the traces.
TRP (Total Radiated Power):
GSM DCS1800/PCS1900 >25dBm
WCDMA Band 1,2,4,5,8>19dBm
LTE FDD Band 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,13,17,18,19,20>19dBm
TIS (Total Isotropic Sensitivity):
GSM850/900/DCS1800/PCS1900<-102dBm
WCDMA Band 1,2,4,5,8<-102dBm
LTE FDD Band 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,13,17,18,19,20<-95dBm (10MHz Bandwidth)