Fibocom Wireless M910GL Users Manual

M910-GL Series Hardware User Manual

Version: V1.0.1

Update date: Mar 21, 2018

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No.

Product model

Description

M910-GL-00-00

MCP is 1G + 512M and supports MAIN_ANT and GNSS_ANT

Version

Update Date

Description

V1.0.0

2017-12-24

Initial version

V1.0.1

2018-03-21

Add VBUS feature description

Applicability Table

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Contents

1 Foreword ................................................................................................... 5

1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................ 5

1.2 Safety Instruction .................................................................................... 5

1.3 Reference Standards ................................................................................ 6

1.4 Related Document ................................................................................... 6

1.5 EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC) ........................................................ 7

1.6 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ........................ 8

1.7 IC Statement ......................................................................................... 10

2 Product Overview ..................................................................................... 12

2.1 Product Introduction .............................................................................. 12

2.2 Product Specifications ............................................................................ 12

2.3 Hardware Diagram ................................................................................ 13

3 Application Interface ................................................................................ 15

3.1 LGA Interface ....................................................................................... 15

3.1.1 Pin Distribution ...................................................................................... 15

3.1.2 Pin definition .......................................................................................... 16

3.2 Power Supply ........................................................................................ 20

3.2.1 Power Supply .......................................................................................... 20

3.2.2 1.8V Output ............................................................................................ 20

3.2.3 Power consumption ................................................................................. 20

3.3 Control Signal ....................................................................................... 22

3.3.1 Module start-up....................................................................................... 23

3.3.2 Module shutdown .................................................................................... 24

3.3.3 Module reset ........................................................................................... 25

3.4 USB Interface ....................................................................................... 26

3.4.1 USB interface definition ........................................................................... 26

3.5 USIM Interface ..................................................................................... 27

3.5.1 USIM pin ................................................................................................ 27

3.5.2 USIM interface circuit ............................................................................. 27

3.5.3 USIM design requirements ....................................................................... 29

3.6 UART Interface ..................................................................................... 29

3.6.1 UART interface definition ........................................................................ 29

3.6.2 UART interface application ...................................................................... 30

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3.7 Status Indicator ..................................................................................... 30

3.8 PCM/IIS ............................................................................................... 31

3.8.1 Digital voice interface definition .............................................................. 31

3.8.2 Interface description ................................................................................ 31

3.8.3 Signal description ................................................................................... 31

3.9 ADC function ....................................................................................... 31

4 Antenna Interface ..................................................................................... 32

4.1 Antenna design ..................................................................................... 32

4.1.1 Antenna RF connector ............................................................................. 32

4.1.2 RF output power of M910-GL .................................................................. 33

4.1.3 RF receiving sensitivity of M910-GL ......................................................... 34

4.1.4 Operating frequency of M910-GL supported bands (MHz) ......................... 35

4.2 Antenna Design ..................................................................................... 36

4.2.1 Antenna design requirements .................................................................... 36

5 Electrical Characteristics .......................................................................... 37

5.1 Limiting voltage range ........................................................................... 37

5.2 Environment temperature range ............................................................... 38

5.3 Electrical characteristics of the interface in operating status ........................ 38

5.4 Environmental reliability requirements ..................................................... 39

5.5 ESD characteristics ................................................................................ 40

6 Structure Specification.............................................................................. 41

6.1 Product Appearance ............................................................................... 41

6.2 Dimension of Structure .......................................................................... 42

6.3 SMT Patch ............................................................................................ 42

6.4 Storage ................................................................................................. 42

6.4.1 Storage life ............................................................................................. 42

6.4.2 Baking .................................................................................................... 43

6.5 Packaging ............................................................................................. 43

6.5.1 Tape packaging ....................................................................................... 44

6.5.2 Packaging list (TBD) ............................................................................... 44

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1 Foreword

1.1 Introduction

This document describes the electrical characteristics, RF performance, structure size, application

environment, etc. of M910-GL module. With the assistance of the document and other instructions,

the developers can quickly understand the hardware functions of the M910-GL module and

develop products.

1.2 Safety Instruction

By following the safety guidelines below, you can protect the personal safety and help protect the

product and work environment from potential damage. Product manufacturers need to

communicate the following safety instructions to end users. In case of failure to comply with these

safety rules, Fibocom will not be responsible for the consequences caused by the user’s misuse.

Road safety first! When you drive, do not use the handheld devices even if it

has a hand-free feature. Please stop and call!

Please turn off the mobile device before boarding. The wireless feature of the

mobile device is not allowed on the aircraft to prevent interference with the

aircraft communication system. Ignoring this note may result in flight safety

issue or even breaking the law.

When in a hospital or health care facility, please be aware of restrictions on

the use of mobile devices. Radio frequency interference may cause medical

equipment to malfunction, so it may be necessary to turn off the mobile

device.

The mobile device does not guarantee that an effective connection can be

made under any circumstances, for example, when there is no prepayment for

the mobile device or the SIM is invalid. When you encounter the above

situation in an emergency, remember to use an emergency call, while keeping

your device turned on and in areas where signal is strong.

Your mobile device receives and transmits RF signals when it is powered on.

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Radio interference occurs when it is near televisions, radios, computers, or

other electronic devices.

Keep the mobile device away from flammable gases. Turn off the mobile

device when near gas stations, oil depots, chemical plants or explosive

workplaces. There is a safety hazard in operating electronic equipment in any

potentially explosive environment.

1.3 Reference Standards

This design of the product complies with the following standards:

 3GPP TS 51.010-1 V10.5.0: Mobile Station (MS) conformance specification; Part 1:

Conformance specification

 3GPP TS 34.121-1 V10.8.0: User Equipment (UE) conformance specification; Radio

transmission and reception (FDD); Part 1: Conformance specification

 3GPP TS 34.122 V10.1.0: Technical Specification Group Radio Access Network; Radio

transmission and reception (TDD)

 3GPP TS 36.521-1 V10.6.0: User Equipment (UE) conformance specification; Radio

transmission and reception; Part 1: Conformance testing

 3GPP TS 21.111 V10.0.0: USIM and IC card requirements

 3GPP TS 51.011 V4.15.0: Specification of the Subscriber Identity Module -Mobile

Equipment (SIM-ME) interface

 3GPP TS 31.102 V10.11.0: Characteristics of the Universal Subscriber Identity Module

(USIM) application

 3GPP TS 31.11 V10.16.0: Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) Application

Toolkit(USAT)

 3GPP TS 36.124 V10.3.0: Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements for

mobile terminals and ancillary equipment

 3GPP TS 27.007 V10.0.8: AT command set for User Equipment (UE)

 3GPP TS 27.005 V10.0.1: Use of Data Terminal Equipment - Data Circuit terminating

Equipment (DTE - DCE) interface for Short Message Service (SMS) and Cell Broadcast

Service (CBS)

1.4 Related Document

FIBOCOM M910-GL LGA SMT Application Design Instruction

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Name of manufacturer:

Fibocom Wireless Inc.

Address:

5/F,Tower A,Technology Building II,1057 Nanhai Avenue

Zip code & City:

Shenzhen

Country:

China

Telephone number:

+86 755 26525092

Product description:

LTE(CatM1, NB-IoT) Module

Type designation(s):

M910-GL

Trademark:

Fibocom

Batch / Serial number:

EN 301 489-1 V2.1.1; EN 301 489-19 V2.1.0;

EN 301 489-52 V1.1.0; EN 303 413 V1.1.1

EN 301 511 V12.5.1; EN 301 908-1 V11.1.1

EN 301 908-13 V11.1.2

EN 62311:2008

EN 60950-1：2006+ A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011 + A2:2013

1.5 EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

Hereby we,

declare that this DoC is issued under our sole responsibility and that this product:

Object of the declaration (further identification of the radio equipment allowing

traceability; it may include a color image for the identification of the radio equipment):

is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonization legislation:

Radio Equipment directive: 2014 / 53 / EU

with reference to the following standards applied:

The Notified Body SGS United Kingdom Limited, with Notified Body number 0890

performed:

Modules: B+C and issued the EU-type examination certificate.

Signed: Printed name: Yin Jixiong

Place and date of issue:2018-07-24

On behalf of Company name: Fibocom Wireless Inc.

Position within Company: Regulatory Principal Engineer

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1.6 Federal Communication Commission Interference

Statement

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance

could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, 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 radiate 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.

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 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 transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna

or transmitter.

This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:

1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and

users, and the Max allowed antenna gain is as following table showed:

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Operating Band

Antenna Gain（dBi）

GSM850

5.46

GSM1900

LTE-M1 BAND 2

9.5

LTE-M1 BAND 4

6.5

LTE-M1 BAND 12

12.94

LTE-M1 BAND 13

13.42

LTE-M1 BAND 26(814-824)

11.65

LTE-M1 BAND 26(824-849)

14.46

LTE-NB1 BAND 2

9.5

LTE-NB1 BAND 4

6.5

LTE-NB1 BAND 12

12.95

LTE-NB1 BAND 13

13.42

LTE-NB1 BAND 26(814-824)

11.65

LTE-NB1 BAND 26(824-849)

14.46

2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.

As long as 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required.

However, the OEM

integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance

requirements

required with this module installed

Host manufacturer is responsible for ensuring that the host continues to be compliant with the Part 15 subpart B unintentional radiator requirements after the module is installed and operational.

IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example

certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC

authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID can not be used on the final

product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating

the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization.

End Product Labeling

This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna may be

installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users. The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: “

ZMOM910GL”

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Contains FCC ID:

.The grantee's FCC ID can be used only when all FCC compliance

requirements are met.

Manual Information To the End User

The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding

how to install or remove this RF module in the user’s manual of the end product which

integrates this module. The end user manual shall include all required regulatory

information/warning as show in this manual.

1.7 IC Statement

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is

subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)

this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired

operation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils

radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1)

l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter

tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en

compromettre le fonctionnement.

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled

environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance

20cm between the radiator & your body.

Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un

minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.\

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

The Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada certification label of a

module shall be clearly visible at all times when installed in the host device; otherwise,

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the host device must be labeled to display the Innovation, Science and Economic

Development Canada certification number for the module, preceded by the words

“Contains transmitter module IC: 21374-M910GL

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Specification

Operating

frequency band LTE FDD : B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B18/B19/B20/B26/B28

LTE TDD : B39 (Cat.M1 only)

GSM : GSM850/GSM900/DCS1800/PCS1900

Data transmission

LTE features

Support Cat.M1 and Cat.NB1

Cat.M1: The maximum uplink rate 375kbps, the

maximum downlink rate 375kbps

Cat.NB1: The maximum uplink rate 70kbps, the

maximum downlink rate 32kbps

GSM features GPRS: the maximum downlink rate 107kbps, the

maximum uplink rate 85.6kbps

EDGE: The maximum downlink rate 296kbps, the

maximum uplink rate 236.8kbps

Power supply

voltage

3.3V～4.3V (3.8V recommended)

Temperature

Normal: -30°C～+75°C

Extended: -40°C ～+85°C

Storage: -40°C ～+85°C

Physical

characteristics Package: LGA 120Pin

Size: 27.6×25.4×2.3 mm

Weight: TBD

Interface

Antenna

Antenna:

Main x 1、GNSS x 1

2 Product Overview

2.1 Product Introduction

The M910-GL is a multi-mode (LTE Cat.M1, LTE Cat.NB1 and EGPRS) IoT wireless

communication module that supports half-duplex LTE and GSM. It can provide data connection in

LTE-FDD, LTE-TDD, GPRS and EGPRS networks, and also supports GNSS and VOLTE (LTE

Cat.M1).

2.2 Product Specifications

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Functional

interface

USIM 3.0V/1.8V

USB 2.0 x 1

UART, SIM, PCM, I2C

System Indicator

Clock

ADC

Software

Protocol Stack

Support PPP/TCP/UDP/SSL/TLS/FTP(S)/HTTP(S) protocols

AT Command

3GPP TS 27.007 and 27.005, and proprietary FIBOCOM AT

Firmware update

FOTA

Voice service

Support

SMS

Text and PDU mode; point-to-point SMS; SMS broadcast

MMS service

TBD

Note:

When the temperature is beyond the normal operating temperature range (-30 °C to +

75 °C), the RF performance of the module may slightly exceed the 3GPP specifications.

2.3 Hardware Diagram

Figure 2-1 hardware diagram shows the main hardware features of the M910-GL module.

 PMIC

 MCP

 Clock

 Function interface

 Transceiver

 RF PA

 RF filter

 RF switch

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PMIC

Baseband

Control

19.2M xo

Transceiver

NAND

DDR2

POWER

GPIO Uarts

PCM

IIS

USIMIICUSBV180

LED

EMG_

RST

ADC

A_ON

2G PA+SWITCH LTE PA

BATT+

TX RX TX

LNA

SAW

RF_OUT GNSS_OUT

Figure 2-1 Hardware Diagram

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