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Figure 8:Dimensions of BGS5 (all dimensions in mm)................................................. 27
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1Introduction
This document1 describes the hardware of the Cinterion® BGS5 module. It helps you quickly
retrieve interface specifications, electrical and mechanical details and information on the requirements to be considered for integrating further components.
1.1Key Features at a Glance
FeatureImplementation
General
Frequency bandsQuad band GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
GSM classSmall MS
Output power (according
to Release 99, V5)
Power supply3.3V to 4.5V
Operating temperature
(board temperature)
PhysicalDimensions: 27.6mm x 18.8mm x 2.6mm
RoHSAll hardware components fully compliant with EU RoHS Directive
GSM/GPRS features
Data transferGPRS:
Class 4 (+33dBm ±2dB) for EGSM850
Class 4 (+33dBm ±2dB) for EGSM900
Class 1 (+30dBm ±2dB) for GSM1800
Class 1 (+30dBm ±2dB) for GSM1900
Normal operation: -30°C to +85°C
Extended operation: -40°C to +90°C
Weight: approx. 3g
•Multislot Class 12
•Full PBCCH support
•Mobile Station Class B
•Coding Scheme 1 – 4
CSD:
•V.110, RLP, non-transparent
•9.6kbps
•USSD
SMSPoint-to-point MT and MO
Cell broadcast
Text and PDU mode
Storage: SIM card plus SMS locations in mobile equipment
1. The document is effective only if listed in the appropriate Release Notes as part of the technical
documentation delivered with your Gemalto M2M product.
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FeatureImplementation
Software
AT commandsHayes 3GPP TS 27.007, TS 27.005, Gemalto M2M AT commands
SIM Application ToolkitSAT Release 99
Firmware updateGeneric update from host application over ASC0 or USB modem.
Interfaces
Module interfaceSurface mount device with solderable connection pads (SMT application
interface). Land grid array (LGA) technology ensures high solder joint reliability and provides the possibility to use an optional module mounting
socket.
For more information on how to integrate SMT modules see also [3]. This
application note comprises chapters on module mounting and application
layout issues as well as on SMT application developmen t eq uip m en t.
USBUSB 2.0 Full Speed (12Mbit/s) device interface
2 serial interfaces ASC0 (shared with GPIO lines):
•8-wire modem interface with status and control lines, unbalanced, asynchronous
•Adjustable baud rates: 1,200bps to 921,600bps
•Autobauding: 1,200bps to 230,400bps
•Supports RTS0/CTS0 hardware flow control.
•Multiplex ability according to GSM 07.10 Multiplexer Protocol.
ASC1 (shared with GPIO lines):
•4-wire, unbalanced asynchronous interface
•Adjustable baud rates: 1,200bps to 921,600bps
•Autobauding: 1,200bps to 230,400bps
•Supports RTS1/CTS1 hardware flow control
Audio1 digital interface (PCM), shared with GPIO lines
UICC interfaceSupported SIM/USIM cards: 3V, 1.8V
GPIO interface9 GPIO lines shared with ASC0 lines, LED signalling, PWM functionality,
fast shutdown and pulse counter
4 GPIO lines shared with PCM interface
4 GPIO lines shared with ASC1 and SPI interfaces
2
I
C interfaceSupports I2C serial interface
SPI interfaceSerial peripheral interface, shared with GPIO and ASC1 lines
Antenna interface pads50
Power on/off, Reset
Power on/offSwitch-on by hardware signal ON
Switch-off by AT command
Switch off by hardware signal GPIO4/FST_SHDN instead of AT command
Automatic switch-off in case of critical temperature and voltage conditions
ResetOrderly shutdown and reset by AT command
Emergency reset by hardware signal EMERG_RST
Special features
Real time clockTimer functions via AT commands
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FeatureImplementation
PhonebookSIM and phone
TTY/CTM supportIntegrated CTM modem
Evaluation kit
Evaluation moduleBGS5 module soldered onto a dedicated PCB that can be conne cted to an
adapter in order to be mounted onto the DSB75.
DSB75DSB75 Development Support Board designed to test and type approve
Gemalto M2M modules and provide a sample configuration for application
engineering. A special adapter is required to connect the BGS5 evaluation
module to the DSB75.
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GPIO
interface
I2C
USB
ASC0 lines
ASC1/SPI
CONTROL
RTC
POWER
ANTENNA
(GSM/UMTS
quad band)
Module
SIM interface
(with SIM detection)
SIM card
Application
Power supply
Backup supply
Emergency reset
ON
Serial interface/
SPI interface
Serial modem
interface lines
I2C
3
4
4
5
2
1
1
1
2
USB
Antenna
1
PCM
Digital audio
(PCM)
4
StatusLED
1
DAC (PWM)PWM
2
Fast
shutdown
Fast shutdown
1
1
ADC
ADC
1
COUNTER
Pulse counter
1
ASC0 lines
Serial modem
interface lines
4
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Figure 1: BGS5 system overview
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DP
DN
VREG (3V075)
BATT+
USB_DP
2)
lin. reg.
GND
Module
Detection only
VUSB_IN
USB part
1)
RING0
Host wakeup
1)
All serial (including RS) and pull-up resistors for data lines are implemented.
USB_DN
2)
2)
If the USB interface is operated in High Speed mode (480MHz), it is recommended to take
special care routing the data lines USB_DP and USB_DN. Application layout should in this
case implement a differential impedance of 90Ohm for proper signal integrity.
R
S
R
S
SMT
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2Interface Characteristics
BGS5 is equipped with an SMT application interface that connects to the external application.
The SMT application interface incorporates the various application interfaces as well as the RF
antenna interface.
2.1Application Interface
2.1.1USB Interface
BGS5 supports a USB 2.0 Full Speed (12Mbit/s) device interface. The USB interface is primarily intended for use as command and data interface and for downloading firmware.
The USB host is responsible for supplying the VUSB_IN line. This line is for voltage detection
only. The USB part (driver and transceiver) is supplied by means of BATT+. This is because
BGS5 is designed as a self-powered device compliant with the “Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0”
1
.
To properly connect the module's USB interface to the host a USB 2.0 compatible connector is
required. Furthermore, the USB modem driver distributed with BGS5 needs to be installed.
While the USB connection is active, the module will not change into SLEEP mode. Switching
Figure 2: USB circuit
between active and SLEEP mode is controlled by the VUSB_IN signal. Only if VUSB_IN is low,
will the module switch to SLEEP mode. Therefore, VUSB_IN must be disabled or set to low
1. The specification is ready for download on http://www.usb.org/developers/docs/
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first, before the module can switch to SLEEP mode. If the module is in SLEEP mode, a high
VUSB_IN signal level will wake up the module again, and switch to active mode. On an in coming call BGS5 does generate a remote wake up request to resume the USB connection.
As an alternative to the regular USB remote wakeup mechanism it is possible to employ the
RING0 line to wake up the host application. The benefit is that the RING0 line can wake up the
host application in case of incoming calls or other events signalized by URCs while the USB
interface is suspended or shut down.
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2.1.2Serial Interface ASC0
BGS5 offers an 8-wire unbalanced, asynchronous modem interface ASC0 conforming to ITUT V.24 protocol DCE signalling. The electrical characteristics do not comply with ITU-T V.28.
The significant levels are 0V (for low data bit or active state) and 1.8V (for high data bit or inactive state).
BGS5 is designed for use as a DCE. Based on the conventions for DCE-DTE connections it
communicates with the customer application (DTE) using the following signals:
•Port TXD @ application sends data to the module’s TXD0 signal line
•Port RXD @ application receives data from the module’s RXD0 signal line
Figure 3: Serial interface ASC0
Features:
•Includes the data lines TXD0 and RXD0, t he status line s RTS0 and CTS0 and, in addition,
the modem control lines DTR0, DSR0, DCD0 and RING0.
•ASC0 is designed for controlling GSM voice calls, transferring data and for controlling the
module with AT commands.
•Full multiplexing capability allows the interface to be partitioned into virtual channels.
•The RING0 signal serves to indicate incoming calls and other types of URCs (Unsolicited
Result Code). It can also be used to send pulses to the host application, for example to
wake up the application from power saving state.
•Configured for 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit.
•ASC0 can be operated at fixed bit rates from 1200bps up to 921600bps.
•Autobauding supports bit rates from 1200bps up to 230400bps.
•Supports RTS0/CTS0 hardware flow control. The hardware hand shake line RTS0 has an
internal pull down resistor causing a low level signal, if the line is not used and open.
Although hardware flow control is recommended, this allows communication by using only
RXD and TXD lines.
•Wake up from SLEEP mode by RTS0 activation (high to low transition).
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2.1.3Serial Interface ASC1
Four BGS5 GPIO lines can be configured as ASC1 interface signals to provide a 4-wire unbalanced, asynchronous modem interface ASC1 conforming to ITU-T V.24 protocol DCE signalling. The electrical characteristics do not comply with ITU-T V.28. The significant levels are 0V
(for low data bit or active state) and 1.8V (for high data bit or inactive state).
The following four GPIO lines are by default configured as ASC1 interface signals:
GPIO16 --> RXD1, GPIO17 --> TXD1, GPIO18 --> RTS1 and GPIO19 --> CTS1.
BGS5 is designed for use as a DCE. Based on the conventions for DCE-DTE connections it
communicates with the customer application (DTE) using the following signals:
•Port TXD @ application sends data to module’s TXD1 signal line
•Port RXD @ application receives data from the module’s RXD1 signal line
Figure 4: Serial interface ASC1
Features
•Includes only the data lines TXD1 and RXD1 plus RTS1 and CTS1 for hardware handshake.
•On ASC1 no RING line is available.
•Configured for 8 data bits, no parity and 1 or 2 stop bits.
•ASC1 can be operated at fixed bit rates from 1,200 bps to 921600 bps.
•Autobauding supports bit rates from 1200bps up to 230400bps.
•Supports RTS1/CTS1 hardware flow control. The hardware hand shake line RTS1 has an
internal pull down resistor causing a low level signal, if the line is not used and open.
Although hardware flow control is recommended, this allows communication by using only
RXD and TXD lines.
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2.1.4UICC/SIM/USIM Interface
BGS5 has an integrated UICC/SIM/USIM interface compatible with the 3GPP 31.102 and ETSI
102 221. This is wired to the host interface in order to be connected to an external SIM card
holder. Five pads on the SMT application interface are reserved for the SIM interface.
The UICC/SIM/USIM interface supports 3V and 1.8V SIM cards.
The CCIN signal serves to detect whether a tray (with SIM card) is present in the card holder.
Using the CCIN signal is mandatory for compliance with the GSM 11.11 recommendation if the
mechanical design of the host application allows the user to remove the SIM card during operation. To take advantage of this feature, an appropriate SIM card detect switch is required on
the card holder. For example, this is true for the model supplied by Molex, which has been tested to operate with BGS5 and is part of the Gemalto M2M reference equipment submitted for
type approval. See Section 7.1 for Molex ordering numbers.
Table 1: Signals of the SIM interface (SMT application interface)
SignalDescription
GNDSeparate ground connection for SIM card to improve EMC.
CCCLKChipcard clock
CCVCCSIM supply voltage.
CCIOSerial data line, input and output.
CCRSTChipcard reset
CCINInput on the baseband processor for detecting a SIM card tray in the holder. If the SIM is
removed during operation the SIM interface is shut down immediately to prevent destruction of the SIM. The CCIN signal is by default low and will change to high level if a SIM card
is inserted.
The CCIN signal is mandatory for applications that allow the user to remove the SIM card
during operation.
The CCIN signal is solely intended for use with a SIM card. It must not be used for any other
purposes. Failure to comply with this requirement may invalidate the type approval of
BGS5.
Note: No guarantee can be given, nor any liability accepted, if loss of data is encountered after
removing the SIM card during operation. Also, no guarantee can be given for properly initializing any SIM card that the user inserts after having removed the SIM card during operation. In
this case, the application must restart BGS5.
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CCVCC
CCRST
CCIO
CCCLK
220nF
1nF
CCIN
V180
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The figure below shows a circuit to connect an external SIM card holder.
The total cable length between the SMT application interface pads on BGS5 and the pads of
the external SIM card holder must not exceed 100mm in order to meet the specifications of
3GPP TS 51.010-1 and to satisfy the requirements of EMC compliance.
To avoid possible cross-talk from the CCCLK signal to the CCIO signal be careful that both
lines are not placed closely next to each other. A useful approach is using a GND line to shield
the CCIO line from the CCCLK line.
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2.1.5Digital Audio Interface
Four BGS5 GPIO interface lines can be configured a digital audio interface (DAI). The DAI ca n
be used to connect audio devices capable of pulse code modulation (PCM).
2.1.6GPIO Interface
BGS5 offers a GPIO interface with 17 GPIO lines. The GPIO lines are shared with other interfaces resp. functions.
The following table shows the configuration variants for the GPIO pads. All variants are mutually exclusive, i.e. a pad configured for instance as Status LED is locked for alternative usage.
Table 2: GPIO lines and possible alternative assignment
When the BGS5 starts up, all GPIO lines (except GPIO1-GPIO3 and GPIO24) are set to highimpedance state after initializing. Therefore, it is recommended to connect external pull-up or
pull-down resistors to those GPIO lines that are to be used as output. This is n ecessary to keep
these lines from floating or driving any external devices.
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2.1.7I2C Interface
I2C is a serial, 8-bit oriented data transfer bus for bit rates up to 400kbps in Fast mode. It consists of two lines, the serial data line I2CDAT and the serial clock line I2CCLK. The module acts
as a single master device, e.g. the clock I2CCLK is driven by the module. I2CDAT is a bi-directional line. Each device connected to the bus is software addressable by a unique 7-bit address, and simple master/slave relationships exist at all times. The module operates a s mastertransmitter or as master-receiver. The customer application transmits or receives data only on
request of the module.
2
The I
C interface can be powered via the V180 line of BGS5. If connected to the V180 line, the
2
C interface will properly shut down when the module enters the Power Down mode.
I
Note: Good care should be taken when creating the PCB layout of the host application: The
traces of I2CCLK and I2CDAT should be equal in length and as short as possible.
2.1.8SPI Interface
Four BGS5 GPIO interface lines can be configured as Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI). The
SPI is a synchronous serial interface for control and data transfer between BGS5 and the external application. Only one application can be connected to the SPI and the interface supports
only master mode. The transmission rates are up to 6.5Mbit/s. The SPI interface comprises the
two data lines MOSI and MISO, the clock line SPI_CLK a well as the chip select line SPI_CS.
The four GPIO lines can be configured as SPI interface signals as follows: GPIO16 --> MOSI,
GPIO17 --> MISO, GPIO18 --> SPI_CLK and GPIO19 --> SPI_CS. The configuration is done
by AT command (see [1]). It is non-volatile and becomes active after a module restart.
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2.1.9TPWM Interfaces
The GPIO6 and GPIO7 interface lines can be configured as Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)
interface lines PWM1 and PWM2. The PWM interface lines can be used, for example, to connect buzzers. The PWM1 line is shared with GPIO7 and the PWM2 line is shared with GPIO6
(for GPIOs see Section 2.1.6). GPIO and PWM functionality are mutually exclusive.
2.1.10Pulse Counter
The GPIO8 line can be configured as pulse counter line COUNTER. The pulse counter interface can be used, for example, as a clock (for GPIOs see Section 2.1.6).
2.1.11Control Signals
2.1.11.1Status LED
The GPIO5 interface line can be configured to drive a status LED that indicates d ifferent op erating modes of the module (for GPIOs see Section 2.1.6). GPIO and LED functionality are mu-
tually exclusive.
2.1.11.2Power Indication Circuit
In Power Down mode the maximum voltage at any digital or analog interface line must not exceed +0.3V. Exceeding this limit for any length of time might cause permanent damage to the
module.
It is therefore recommended to implement a power indication signal that reports the module’s
power state and shows whether it is active or in Power Down mode. While the module is in
Power Down mode all signals with a high level from an external application need to be set to
low state or high impedance state.
2.1.11.3Host Wakeup
If no call, data or message transfer is in progress, the host may shut down its own USB interface to save power. If a call or other request (URC’s, messages) arrives, the host can be notified of these events and be woken up again by a state transition of the ASC0 interface‘s RING0
line.
2.1.11.4Fast Shutdown
The GPIO4 interface line can be configured as fast shutdown signal line FST_SHDN. The configured FST_SHDN line is an active low control signal and must be applied for at least 10ms.
If unused this line can be left open because of a configured internal pull-up resistor.
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2.2RF Antenna Interface
The RF interface has an impedance of 50. BGS5 is capable of sustaining a total mismatch at
the antenna line without any damage, even when transmitting at maximum RF power.
The external antenna must be matched properly to achieve best performance regarding radiated power, modulation accuracy and harmonic suppression. Antenna matching networks are
not included on the BGS5 module and should be placed in the host application if the antenna
does not have an impedance of 50
Regarding the return loss BGS5 provides the following values in the active band:
Table 3: Return loss in the active band
State of moduleReturn loss of moduleRecommended return loss of application
.
Receive>
Transmit not applicable >
8dB> 12dB
12dB
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2.2.1Antenna Installation
The antenna is connected by soldering the antenna pad (RF_OUT, i.e., pad #59) and its neighboring ground pads (GND, i.e., pads #58 and #60) directly to the application’s PCB. The antenna pad is the antenna reference point (ARP) for BGS5. All RF data specified throughout this
document is related to the ARP.
The distance between the antenna RF_OUT pad and its neighboring GND pads has been optimized for best possible impedance. On the application PCB, special attention should be paid
to these 3 pads, in order to prevent mismatch.
The wiring of the antenna connection line, starting from the antenna pad to the application antenna should result in a 50
to be optimized with regard to the PCB’s layer stack.
To prevent receiver desensitization due to interferences generated by fast transients like high
speed clocks on the application PCB, it is recommended to realize the antenna connection line
using embedded Stripline rather than Micro-Stripline technology.
line impedance. Line width and distance to the GND plane needs
For type approval purposes, the use of a 50
coaxial antenna connector (U.FL-R-SMT) might
be necessary. In this case the U.FL-R-SMT connector should be placed as close as possible
to BGS5‘s antenna pad.
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2.3Sample Application
Figure 6 shows a typical example of how to integrate a BGS5 module with an application. Us-
age of the various host interfaces depends on the desired features of the application.
Because of the very low power consumption design, current flowing from any other source into
the module circuit must be avoided, for example reverse current from high state external control
lines. Therefore, the controlling application must be designed to prevent reverse current flow.
Otherwise there is the risk of undefined states of the module during startup and shutdown or
even of damaging the module.
Because of the high RF field density inside the module, it cannot be guaranteed that no self
interference might occur, depending on frequency and the applications grounding concept. excluded that in some applications dependant on the grounding concept of the custome r. The potential interferers may be minimized by placing small capacitors (47pF) at suspected lines (e.g.
RXD0, VDDLP, and ON).
While developing SMT applications it is strongly recommended to provide test points
for certain signals resp. lines to and from the module - for debug and/or test purposes.
The SMT application should allow for an easy access to these signals. For details on
how to implement test points see [3].
The EMC measures are best practice recommendations. In fact, an adequate EMC strategy for
an individual application is very much determined by the overall layout and, especially, the position of components. For example, mounting the internal acoustic transducers directly on the
PCB eliminates the need to use the ferrite beads shown in the sample schematic.
Please note that BGS5 is not intended for use with cables longer than 3m.
Disclaimer
No warranty, either stated or implied, is provided on the sample schematic diagram shown in
Figure 6 and the information detailed in this section. As functionality and compliance with na-
tional regulations depend to a great amount on the used electronic components and the individual application layout manufacturers are required to ensure adequate design and operating
safeguards for their products using BGS5 modules.
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ON
EMERG_RST
VCORE
V180
IGT
RESET
ASC0 (including GPIO1...GPIO3 for
DSR0, DTR0, DCD0 and GPIO24 for
RING0)
ASC1/
GPIO16...GPIO19/
SPI
8
4
CCVCC
CCIO
CCCLK
CCIN
CCRST
SIM
V180
220nF
1nF
I2CCLK
I2CDAT
2.2k
V180
GPIO4 (FST_SHDN)
GPIO5 (Status LED)
GPIO6 (PWM)
GPIO7 (PWM)
GPIO8 (COUNTER)
LED
GND
GND
GND
RF OUT
BATT+
Power supply
Main Antenna
BGS5
All SIM components should be
close to card holder. Keep SIM
wires low capacitive.
*10pF
*10pF
* add optional 10pF for SIM protection
against RF (internal Antenna)
150µF,
Low ESR!
33pF
Blocking**
Blocking**
Blocking**
VDDLP
PWR_IND
BATT+
53
5
GPIO20...GPIO23/
PCM (DAI)
4
Blocking**
VDDLP
100k
100k
100k
4.7k
100k
22k
2.2k
3
USB
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3Operating Characteristics
3.1Operating Modes
The table below briefly summarizes the various operating modes referred to throughout the
document.
Table 4: Overview of operating modes
ModeFunction
Normal
operation
Power
Down
Airplane
mode
GSM /
GPRS SLEEP
GSM /
GPRS IDLE
GSM TALK/
GSM DATA
GPRS DATAGPRS data transfer in progress. Power consumption depends on net-
Normal shutdown after sending the power down command. Only a voltage regulator is
active for powering the RTC. Software is not active. Interfaces are not accessible. Operating voltage (connected to BATT+) remains applied.
Airplane mode shuts down the radio part of the module , causes th e module to log off from
the GSM/GPRS network and disables all AT commands whose execution r equires a rad io
connection.
Airplane mode can be controlled by AT command (see [1]).
No call is in progress and the USB connection is suspended by host (or
is not present) and no active communication via ASC0.
No call is in progress and the USB connection is not suspended by host
(or is not present) and no active communication via ASC0.
Connection between two subscribers is in progress. Power consumption depends on the GSM network coverage and several connectio n
settings (e.g. DTX off/on, FR/EFR/HR, hopping sequences and
antenna connection). The following applies when power is to be measured in TALK_GSM mode: DTX off, FR and no frequency hopping.
work settings (e.g. power control level), uplink / downlink data rates and
GPRS configuration (e.g. used multislot settings).
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3.2Power Supply
BGS5 needs to be connected to a power supply at the SMT application interface (2 lines each
BATT+ and GND).
The power supply of BGS5 has to be a single voltage source at BATT+. It must be able to provide the peak current during the uplink transmission.
All the key functions for supplying power to the device are handled by t he power management
section of the analog controller. This IC provides the following features:
•Stabilizes the supply voltages for the baseba nd using low drop linear voltage regulators and
a DC-DC step down switching regulator.
•Switches the module's power voltages for the power-up and -down procedures.
•SIM switch to provide SIM power supply.
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Top view
Bottom view
4 Mechanical Dimensions, Mounting and Packaging
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4Mechanical Dimensions, Mounting and Packaging
4.1Mechanical Dimensions of BGS5
Figure 7 shows the top and bottom view of BGS5 and provides an overview of the board's me-
chanical dimensions. For further details see Figure 8.
Figure 7: BGS5– top and bottom view
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Figure 8: Dimensions of BGS5 (all dimensions in mm)
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5Regulatory and Type Approval Information
5.1Directives and Standards
BGS5 is designed to comply with the directives and standards listed below.
It is the responsibility of the application manufacturer to ensure compliance of the final product
with all provisions of the applicable directives and standards as well as with the technical specifications provided in the "BGS5 Hardware Interface Description".
Table 5: Directives
1999/05/ECDirective of the European Parliament and of the council of 9 March 1999
on radio equipment and telecommunications te rminal equipment and the
mutual recognition of their conformity (in short referred to as R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC).
The product is labeled with the CE conformity mark
2002/95/EC Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 27 January 2003 on the restriction of the use of certain
hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS)
1
C C
Table 6: Standards of North American type approval
CFR Title 47Code of Federal Regulations, Part 22 and Part 24 (Telecommunications,
PCS); US Equipment Authorization FCC
OET Bulletin 65
(Edition 97-01)
UL 60 950-1Product Safety Certification (Safety requirements)
NAPRD.03 V5.13Overview of PCS Type certification review board Mobile Equipment Type
RSS132 (Issue2)
RSS133 (Issue5)
1. Applies to the module variant BGS5 only.
Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to
Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields
Certification and IMEI control
PCS Type Certification Review board (PTCRB)
Canadian Standard
1
1. Manufacturers of applications which can be used in the US shall ensure that their applications have a
PTCRB approval. For this purpose they can refer to the PTCRB approval of the respective module.
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Table 7: Standards of European type approval
1
3GPP TS 51.010-1Digital cellular telecommunications system (Release 7); Mobile Station
(MS) conformance specification;
ETSI EN 301 511 V9.0.2 Global System for Mobile comm unications (GSM); Harmonized standard for
mobile stations in the GSM 900 and DCS 1800 bands covering essential
requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE directive (1999/5/EC)
GCF-CC V3.47 Global Certification Forum - Certification Criteria
ETSI EN 301 489-01
V1.8.1
Electromagnetic Compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Electro-
magnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services;
Part 1: Common Technical Requirements
ETSI EN 301 489-07
V1.3.1
Electromagnetic Compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Electro-
magnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services;
Part 7: Specific conditions for mobile and portable radio and ancillary equip-
ment of digital cellular radio telecommunications systems (GSM and DCS)
EN 60950-1:2006+
Safety of information technology equipment
A11:2009+A1:2010
IEC 60950-1:2005/
A1:2009
(second edition)
1. Applies to the module variant BGS5 only.
Table 8: Requirements of quality
IEC 60068Environmental testing
DIN EN 60529IP codes
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Table 9: Standards of the Ministry of Information Industry of the People’s Republic of China
SJ/T 11363-2006 “Requirements for Concentration Limits for Certain Hazardous Sub-
stances in Electronic Information Products” (2006-06).
SJ/T 11364-2006“Marking for Control of Pollution Caused by Electronic
Information Products” (2006-06).
According to the “Chinese Administration on the Control
of Pollution caused by Electronic Information Products”
(ACPEIP) the EPUP, i.e., Environmental Protection Use
Period, of this product is 20 years as per the symbol
shown here, unless otherwise marked. The EPUP is valid only as long as
the product is operated within the operating limits described in the
Gemalto M2M Hardware Interface Description.
Please see Table 10 for an overview of toxic or hazardous substances or
elements that might be contained in product parts in concentrations
above the limits defined by SJ/T 11363-2006.
Table 10: Toxic or hazardous substances or elements with defined concentration limits
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5.2SAR requirements specific to portable mobiles
Mobile phones, PDAs or other portable transmitters and receivers incorporating a GSM module
must be in accordance with the guidelines for human exposure to radio frequency energy. This
requires the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of portable BGS5 based applications to be evaluated and approved for compliance with national and/or international regulations.
Since the SAR value varies significantly with the individual product design manufacturers are
advised to submit their product for approval if designed for portable use. For Europe an and US
markets the relevant directives are mentioned below. It is the responsibility of the manufacturer
of the final product to verify whether or not further standards, recommendations or directives
are in force outside these areas.
Products intended for sale on US markets
ES 59005/ANSI C95.1 Considerations for evaluation of human exposure to Electromagnetic
Fields (EMFs) from Mobile Telecommunication Equipment (MTE) in the
frequency range 30MHz - 6GHz
Products intended for sale on European markets
EN 50360Product standard to demonstrate the compliance of mobile phones with
the basic restrictions related to human exposure to electromagnetic
fields (300MHz - 3GHz)
Please note that SAR requirements are specific only for portable devices and not for mobile
devices as defined below:
•Portable device:
A portable device is defined as a transmitting device designed to be used so that the radiating structure(s) of the device is/are within 20 centimeters of the body of the user.
•Mobile device:
A mobile device is defined as a transmitting device designed to be used in other than fixe d
locations and to generally be used in such a way that a separation distance of at least 20
centimeters is normally maintained between the transmitter's radiating structure(s) and the
body of the user or nearby persons. In this context, the term ''fixed location'' means that the
device is physically secured at one location and is not able to be easily moved to another
location.
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Antenna
GSM / GPRS
Antenna with 1m cable
ASC0
PC
Power
supply
GSM / GPRS
Base station
DSB75
Audio test sys tem
Handset
ASC1
USB
Codec adapter
DAI
Analog
Audio
Approval adapter for
DSB75
SMA
Evaluation module
BGS5
USB
Evaluation module
BGS5
SIM card
Audio
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5.3Reference Equipment for Type Approval
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The Gemalto M2M reference setup submitted to type approve BGS5 (including a special approval adapter for the DSB75) is shown in the following figure
1
:
Figure 9: Reference equipment for Type Approval
1. For RF performance tests a mini-SMT/U.FL to SMA adapter with attached 6dB coaxial attenuator is chosen to connect the evaluation module directly to the GSM test equipment instead of employing the SMA
antenna connectors on the BGS5-DSB75 adapter as shown in Figure 9. The following products are
recommended:
Hirose SMA-Jack/U.FL-Plug conversion adapter HRMJ-U.FLP(40)
(for details see see http://www.hirose-connectors.com/ or http://www.farnell.com/
Aeroflex Weinschel Fixed Coaxial Attenuator Model 3T/4T
(for details see http://www.aeroflex.com/ams/weinschel/pdfiles/wmod3&4T.pdf)
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5.4Compliance with FCC and IC Rules and Regulations
The Equipment Authorization Certification for the Gemalto M2M reference application described in Section 5.3 will be registered under the following identifiers:
FCC Identifier: QIPBGS5
Industry Canada Certification Number: 7830A-BGS5
Granted to Gemalto M2M GmbH
Manufacturers of mobile or fixed devices incorporating BGS5 modules are authorized to use
the FCC Grants and Industry Canada Certificates of the BGS5 modules for their own final products according to the conditions referenced in these documents. In this case, an FCC/ IC lab el
of the module shall be visible from the outside, or the host device shall bear a second label stating "Contains FCC ID QIPBGS5", and accordingly “Contains IC 7830A-BGS5“. The integration
is limited to fixed or mobile categorised host devices, where a separation distance between the
antenna and any person of min. 20cm can be assured during normal operating conditions. For
mobile and fixed operation configurations the antenna gain, including cable loss, must not exceed the
limits 2.15 dBi (850 MHz) and 2.15 dBi (1900 MHz).
IMPORTANT:
Manufacturers of portable applications incorporating BGS5 modules are required to have their
final product certified and apply for their own FCC Grant and Industry Canada Certificate related to the specific portable mobile. This is mandatory to meet the SAR requirements for portable
mobiles (see Section 5.2 for detail).
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Note: 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 and with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s). 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 follo wing 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 receive r is
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
If Canadian approval is requested for devices incorporating BGS5 modules the above note will
have to be provided in the English and French language in the final user documentation. Manufacturers/OEM Integrators must ensure that the final user documentation does not contain
any information on how to install or remove the module from the final product.
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6Document Information
6.1Revision History
New document:"BGS5 Hardware Interface Description" Version 00.341
ChapterWhat is new
--Initial document setup.
6.2Related Documents
[1]BGS5 AT Command Set
[2]BGS5 Release Note
[3]Application Note 48: SMT Module Integration
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6.3Terms and Abbreviations
AbbreviationDescription
ADCAnalog-to-digital converter
AGCAutomatic Gain Control
ANSIAmerican National Standards Institute
ARFCNAbsolute Radio Frequency Channel Number
ARPAntenna Reference Point
ASC0/ASC1Asynchronous Controller. Abbreviations used for first and second serial interface of
BGS5
BThermistor Constant
BERBit Error Rate
BTSBase Transceiver Station
CB or CBMCell Broadcast Message
CEConformité Européene (European Conformity)
CHAPChallenge Handshake Authentication Protocol
CPUCentral Processing Unit
CSCoding Scheme
CSDCircuit Switched Data
CTSClear to Send
DACDigital-to-Analog Converter
DAIDigital Audio Interface
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AbbreviationDescription
dBm0Digital level, 3.14dBm0 corresponds to full scale, see ITU G.711, A-law
DCEData Communication Equipment (typically modems, e.g. Gemalto M2M module)
DCS 1800Digital Cellular System, also referred to as PCN
DRXDiscontinuous Reception
DSBDevelopment Support Box
DSPDigital Signal Processor
DSRData Set Ready
DTEData Terminal Equipment (typically computer, terminal, printer or, for example, GSM
EIRPEquivalent Isotropic Radiated Power
EMCElectromagnetic Compatibility
ERPEffective Radiated Power
ESDElectrostatic Discharge
ETSEuropean Telecommunication Standard
FCCFederal Communications Commission (U.S.)
FDMAFrequency Division Multiple Access
FRFull Ra te
GPIOGeneral Purpose Input/Output
GPRSGeneral Packet Radio Service
GSMGlobal Standard for Mobile Communications
HiZHigh Impedance
HRHalf Rate
I/OInput/Output
ICIntegrated Circuit
IMEIInternational Mobile Equipment Identity
ISOInternational Standards Organization
ITUInternational Telecommunications Union
kbpskbits per second
LEDLight Emitting Diode
Li-Ion/Li+Lithium-Ion
Li batteryRechargeable Lithium Ion or Lithium Polymer battery
MbpsMbits per second
MMIMan Machine Interface
MOMobile Originated
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AbbreviationDescription
MSMobile Station (GSM module), also referred to as TE
MSISDNMobile Station International ISDN number
MTMobile Terminated
NTCNegative Temperature Coe fficient
OEMOriginal Equipment Manufacturer
PAPower Amplifier
PAPPassword Authentication Protocol
PBCCHPacket Switched Broadcast Control Channel
PCBPrinted Circuit Board
PCLPower Control Level
PCMPulse Code Modulation
PCNPersonal Communications Network, also referred to as DCS 1800
PCSPersonal Communication System, also referred to as GSM 1900
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PDUProtocol Data Unit
PLLPhase Locked Loop
PPPPoint-to-point protocol
PSUPower Supply Unit
PWMPulse Width Modulation
R&TTERadio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment
RAMRandom Access Memory
RFRadio Frequency
RLSRadio Link Stability
RMSRoot Mean Squa re (value)
RoHSRestriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
equipment.
ROMRead-only Memory
RTCReal Time Clock
RTSRequest to Send
RxReceive Direction
SARSpecific Absorption Rate
SAWSurface Accoustic Wave
SELVSafety Extra Low Voltage
SIMSubscriber Identification Module
SMDSurface Mount Device
SMSShort Message Service
SMTSurface Mount Technology
SRAMStatic Random Access Memory
TATerminal adapter (e.g. GSM module)
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AbbreviationDescription
TDMATime Division Multiple Access
TETerminal Equipment, also referred to as DTE
TLSTransport Layer Security
TxTransmit Direction
UARTUnivers al asynchronous receiver-transmitter
URCUnsolicited Result Code
USSDUnstructured Supplementary Service Data
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6.4Safety Precaution Notes
The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of the operation, usage,
service or repair of any cellular terminal or mobile incorporating BGS5. Manufacturers of the
cellular terminal are advised to convey the following safety information to users an d operating
personnel and to incorporate these guidelines into all manuals supplied with the product. Failure to comply with these precautions violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the product. Gemalto M2M assumes no liability for customer’s failure to comply
with these precautions.
When in a hospital or other health care facility, observe the restrictions on the use of
mobiles. Switch the cellular terminal or mobile off, if instructed to do so by the guidelines posted in sensitive areas. Medical equipment may be sensitive to RF energy.
The operation of cardiac pacemakers, other implanted medical equipment and hearing aids can be affected by interference from cellular terminals or mobiles placed close
to the device. If in doubt about potential danger, contact the physician or the manufa cturer of the device to verify that the equipment is properly shielded. Pacemaker
patients are advised to keep their hand-held mobile away from the pa ce maker, while
it is on.
Switch off the cellular terminal or mobile before boarding an aircraft. Make sure it cannot be switched on inadvertently. The operation of wireless appliances in an aircraft is
forbidden to prevent interference with communications systems. Failure to observe
these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of cellular services to the
offender, legal action, or both.
Do not operate the cellular terminal or mobile in the presence of flammable gases or
fumes. Switch off the cellular terminal when you are near petrol stations, fuel depots,
chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress. Operation of any electrical equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres can constitute a safety hazard.
Your cellular terminal or mobile receives and transmits radio frequency energy while
switched on. Remember that interference can occur if it is used close to TV sets,
radios, computers or inadequately shielded equipment. Follow any special regulations
and always switch off the cellular terminal or mobile wherever fo rbidden, or when you
suspect that it may cause interference or danger.
Road safety comes first! Do not use a hand-held cellular terminal or mobile when driving a vehicle, unless it is securely mounted in a holder for speakerphone operation.
Before making a call with a hand-held terminal or mobile, park the vehicle.
Speakerphones must be installed by qualified personnel. Faulty installation or operation can constitute a safety hazard.
IMPORTANT!
Cellular terminals or mobiles operate using radio signals and cellular networks.
Because of this, connection cannot be guaranteed at all times under all conditions.
Therefore, you should never rely solely upon any wireless device for essential communications, for example emergency calls.
Remember, in order to make or receive calls, the cellular terminal or mobile must be
switched on and in a service area with adequate cellular signal strength.
Some networks do not allow for emergency calls if certain network services or phone
features are in use (e.g. lock functions, fixed dialing etc.). You may need to deactivate
those features before you can make an emergency call.
Some networks require that a valid SIM card be properly inserted in the cellular terminal or mobile.
SIM card holder incl. push
button ejector and slide-in
tray
Gemalto M2MOrdering number: L30960-N0010-A100
Gemalto M2MOrdering number: L30960-N2301-A100
Gemalto M2M ordering number: L36880-N8301-A107
Gemalto M2M
MolexOrdering numbers: 91228
Votronic ordering number: HH-SI-30.3/V1.1/0
VOTRONIC
Entwicklungs- und Produktionsgesellschaft für elektronische Geräte mbH
Saarbrücker Str. 8
66386 St. Ingbert
Germany
Phone: +49-(0)6 89 4 / 92 55-0
Fax: +49-(0)6 89 4 / 92 55-88
Email: contact@votronic.com
91236
Sales contacts are listed in Table 12.
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Table 12: Molex sales contacts (subject to change)
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Molex
For further information please click:
http://www.molex.com
Molex China Distributors
Beijing,
Room 1311, Tower B, COFCO Plaza
No. 8, Jian Guo Men Nei Street, 100005
Beijing
P.R. China
Phone: +86-10-6526-9628
Fax: +86-10-6526-9730
American Headquarters
Lisle, Illinois 60532
U.S.A.
Phone: +1-800-78MOLEX
Fax: +1-630-969-1352
Molex Japan Co. Ltd.
1-5-4 Fukami-Higashi,
Yamato-City,
Kanagawa, 242-8585
Japan
Phone: +81-46-265-2325
Fax: +81-46-265-2365
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About Gemalto
Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO) is the world leader in digital security with 2011 annual
revenues of €2 billion and more than 10,000 employees operating out of 74 offices and 14 Research
& Development centers, located in 43 countries.
We are at the heart of the rapidly evolving digital society. Billions of people worldwide increasingly
want the freedom to communicate, travel, shop, bank, entertain and work - anytime, everywhere
- in ways that are enjoyable and safe. Gemalto delivers on their expanding needs for personal
mobile services, payment security, authenticated cloud access, identity and privacy protection,
eHealthcare and eGovernment efficiency, convenient ticketing and dependable machine-tomachine (M2M) applications.
Gemalto develops secure embedded software and secure products which we design and
personalize. Our platforms and services manage these secure products, the confidential data they
contain and the trusted end-user services they enable. Our inovations enable our clients to offer
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