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Contents
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 6
1.1 Key Features at a Glance .................................................................................. 6
1.2 EHS6-A System Overview ............................................................................... 10
2 Interface Characteristics .......................................................................................... 11
2.1 Application Interface ........................................................................................ 11
2.1.1 USB Interface...................................................................................... 11
2.1.2 Serial Interface ASC0 ......................................................................... 12
2.1.3 Serial Interface ASC1 ......................................................................... 13
2.1.4 UICC/SIM/USIM Interface................................................................... 14
2.1.5 Analog Audio Interface........................................................................ 15
2.1.6 Digital Audio Interface......................................................................... 15
2.1.7 GPIO Interface .................................................................................... 16
2.1.8 I
2.1.9 SPI Interface ....................................................................................... 17
2.1.10 HSIC Interface .................................................................................... 17
2.1.11 PWM Interfaces .................................................................................. 18
2.1.12 Pulse Counter ..................................................................................... 18
2.1.13 Status LED.......................................................................................... 18
2.1.14 Fast Shutdown .................................................................................... 18
2.2 RF Antenna Interface....................................................................................... 19
2.2.1 Antenna Installation ............................................................................ 20
2.3 Sample Application .......................................................................................... 21
2
C Interface ........................................................................................ 17
3 Operating Characteristics ........................................................................................ 23
3.1 Operating Modes ............................................................................................. 23
3.2 Power Supply................................................................................................... 24
4 Mechanical Dimensions, Mounting and Packaging............................................... 25
4.1 Mechanical Dimensions of EHS6-A ................................................................. 25
5 Regulatory and Type Approval Information ........................................................... 27
5.1 Directives and Standards................................................................................. 27
5.2 SAR requirements specific to portable mobiles ............................................... 30
5.3 Reference Equipment for Type Approval......................................................... 31
5.4 Compliance with FCC and IC Rules and Regulations ..................................... 32
6 Document Information.............................................................................................. 33
6.1 Revision History ............................................................................................... 33
6.2 Related Documents ......................................................................................... 33
6.3 Terms and Abbreviations ................................................................................. 33
6.4 Safety Precaution Notes .................................................................................. 37
7 Appendix.................................................................................................................... 38
7.1 List of Parts and Accessories........................................................................... 38
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Tables
Table 1: Signals of the SIM interface (SMT application interface) ............................... 14
Table 2: GPIO lines and possible alternative assignment............................................ 16
Table 3: Return loss in the active band........................................................................ 19
Table 4: Overview of operating modes ........................................................................ 23
Table 5: Directives ....................................................................................................... 27
Table 6: Standards of North American type approval .................................................. 27
Table 7: Standards of European type approval............................................................ 27
Table 8: Requirements of quality ................................................................................. 28
Table 9: Standards of the Ministry of Information Industry of the
People’s Republic of China............................................................................ 28
Table 10: Toxic or hazardous substances or elements with defined concentration
limits............................................................................................................... 29
Table 11: List of parts and accessories.......................................................................... 38
Table 12: Molex sales contacts (subject to change) ...................................................... 39
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Figures
Figure 1: EHS6-A system overview............................................................................... 10
Figure 2: USB circuit ..................................................................................................... 11
Figure 3: Serial interface ASC0..................................................................................... 12
Figure 4: Serial interface ASC1..................................................................................... 13
Figure 5: External UICC/SIM/USIM card holder circuit ................................................. 15
Figure 6: Schematic diagram of EHS6-A sample application........................................ 22
Figure 7: EHS6-A– top and bottom view....................................................................... 25
Figure 8: Dimensions of EHS6-A (all dimensions in mm) ............................................. 26
Figure 9: Reference equipment for Type Approval ....................................................... 31
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1 Introduction
This document1 describes the hardware of the Cinterion® EHS6-A module. It helps you quickly
retrieve interface specifications, electrical and mechanical details and information on the requirements to be considered for integrating further components.
1.1 Key Features at a Glance
Feature Implementation
General
Frequency bands GSM/GPRS/EDGE: Quad band 850/900/1800/1900MHz
UMTS/HSPA+: Five band 800/850/900/1900/2100MHz
GSM class Small MS
Output power Class 4 (+33dBm ±2dB) for EGSM850
Class 4 (+33dBm ±2dB) for EGSM900
Class 1 (+30dBm ±2dB) for GSM1800
Class 1 (+30dBm ±2dB) for GSM1900
Class E2 (+27dBm ± 3dB) for GSM 850 8-PSK
Class E2 (+27dBm ± 3dB) for GSM 900 8-PSK
Class E2 (+26dBm +3 /-4dB) for GSM 1800 8-PSK
Class E2 (+26dBm +3 /-4dB) for GSM 1900 8-PSK
Class 3 (+24dBm +1/-3dB) for UMTS 2100, WCDMA FDD BdI
Class 3 (+24dBm +1/-3dB) for UMTS 1900,WCDMA FDD BdII
Class 3 (+24dBm +1/-3dB) for UMTS 900, WCDMA FDD BdVIII
Class 3 (+24dBm +1/-3dB) for UMTS 850, WCDMA FDD BdV
Class 3 (+24dBm +1/-3dB) for UMTS 800, WCDMA FDD BdVI
Power supply 3.3V to 4.5V
Operating temperature
(board temperature)
Physical Dimensions: 27.6mm x 25.4mm x 2.2mm
RoHS All hardware components fully compliant with EU RoHS Directive
HSPA features
3GPP Release 6, 7 DL 7.2Mbps, UL 5.7Mbps
Normal operation: -30°C to +85°C
Extended operation: -40°C to +90°C
Weight: approx. 3.5g
HSDPA Cat.8 / HSUPA Cat.6 data rates
Compressed mode (CM) supported according to 3GPP TS25.212
UMTS features
3GPP Release 4 PS data rate – 384 kbps DL / 384 kbps UL
CS data rate – 64 kbps DL / 64 kbps UL
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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Feature Implementation
GSM/GPRS/EGPRS features
Data transfer GPRS:
• Multislot Class 12
• Full PBCCH support
• Mobile Station Class B
• Coding Scheme 1 – 4
EGPRS:
• Multislot Class 12
• EDGE E2 power class for 8 PSK
• Downlink coding schemes – CS 1-4, MCS 1-9
• Uplink coding schemes – CS 1-4, MCS 1-9
• SRB loopback and test mode B
• 8-bit, 11-bit RACH
• PBCCH support
• 1 phase/2 phase access procedures
• Link adaptation and IR
• NACC, extended UL TBF
• Mobile Station Class B
CSD:
• V.110, RLP, non-transparent
•9.6kbps
•USSD
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SMS Point-to-point MT and MO
Cell broadcast
Text and PDU mode
Storage: SIM card plus SMS locations in mobile equipment
Audio Speech codecs:
• Half rate HR (ETS 06.20)
• Full rate FR (ETS 06.10)
• Enhanced full rate EFR (ETS 06.50/06.60/06.80)
• Adaptive Multi Rate AMR
7 different ringing tones/melodies
Software
AT commands Hayes 3GPP TS 27.007, TS 27.005, Gemalto M2M
AT commands for RIL compatibility
Java™ Open Platform Java™ Open Platform with
• Java™ profile IMP-NG & CLDC 1.1 HI
• Secure data transmission via HTTPS/SSL
• Multi-threading programming and multi-application execution
Major benefits: seamless integration into Java applications, ease of programming, no need for application microcontroller, extremely cost-efficient
hardware and software design – ideal platform for industrial GSM applications.
The memory space available for Java programs is around 13MB in the flash
file system and around 10MB RAM. Application code and data share the
space in the flash file system and in RAM.
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Microsoft™ compatibility RIL for Pocket PC and Smartphone
SIM Application Toolkit SAT Release 99
Firmware update Generic update from host application over ASC0 or USB modem.
Interfaces
Module interface Surface mount device with solderable connection pads (SMT application
interface). Land grid array (LGA) technology ensures high solder joint reliability and allows the use of 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 additional SMT application development equipment.
USB USB 2.0 High Speed (480Mbit/s) device interface, Full Speed (12Mbit/s)
compliant
2 serial interfaces ASC0 (shared with GPIO lines):
• 8-wire modem interface with status and control lines, unbalanced, asynchronous
• Adjustable baud rates: 300bps to 921,600bps
• Autobauding: 300bps to 230,400bps
• Supports RTS0/CTS0 hardware flow control.
ASC1 (shared with GPIO lines):
• 4-wire, unbalanced asynchronous interface
• Adjustable baud rates: 300bps to 921,60bps
• Autobauding: 300bps to 230,400bps
• Supports RTS1/CTS1 hardware flow control
Audio 1 analog interface (with microphone feeding)
1 digital interface (PCM), shared with GPIO lines
UICC interface Supported SIM/USIM cards: 3V, 1.8V
GPIO interface 14 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, SPI and HSIC interfaces
2
I
C interface Supports I2C serial interface
HSIC interface High-Speed Inter-Chip (HSIC) interface for USB chip-to-chip interconnect
including Link Power Management (LPM) lines shared with GPIO lines
SPI interface Serial peripheral interface, shared with GPIO lines
Antenna interface pads 50
Power on/off, Reset
Power on/off Switch-on by hardware signal AUTO_ON and ON
Switch-off by AT command
Switch off by hardware signal FST_SHDN instead of AT command
Automatic switch-off in case of critical temperature and voltage conditions
Reset Orderly shutdown and reset by AT command
Emergency reset by hardware signal EMERG_RST
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Special features
Real time clock Timer functions via AT commands
Phonebook SIM and phone
TTY/CTM support Integrated CTM modem
Evaluation kit
Evaluation module EHS6-A module soldered onto a dedicated PCB that can be connected to
an adapter in order to be mounted onto the DSB75.
DSB75 DSB75 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 EHS6-A evaluation module to the DSB75.
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GPIO
interfac e
I2C
USB
ASC0 lines
HSIC LPM/
ASC1/SPI
CONTROL
RTC
POWER
ANTENNA
(GSM /UM TS
quad band)
Module
SIM interface
(with SIM detection)
SIM card
Application
Power supply
Backup supply
Emergency reset
AUTO_ON, ON
HSIC LPM/
Serial interface/
SPI interface
Serial modem
interface lines
I2C
GPIO
3
4
4
5
2
5
2
1
1
2
USB
Antenna
1
PCM
Digital audio
(PCM )
4
Status LED
1
DAC (PWM) PWM
2
Fast
shutdown
Fast shutdown
1
1
ADC
ADC
1
HSIC
2
HSIC
COUNTER
Pulse counter
1
ASC0 lines
Serial modem
interface lines/
SPI interface
4
Analog audio
2
2
Analog audio
Microphone feeding
1
1
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Figure 1: EHS6-A 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 90 ohms for proper signal integrity.
R
S
R
S
SMT
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2 Interface Characteristics
EHS6-A 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.
2.1 Application Interface
2.1.1 USB Interface
EHS6-A supports a USB 2.0 High Speed (480Mbit/s) device interface that is Full Speed
(12Mbit/s) compliant. The USB interface is primarily intended for use as command and data
interface and for downloading firmware.
The external application is responsible for supplying the VUSB_IN line. This line is used for cable detection only. The USB part (driver and transceiver) is supplied by means of BATT+. This
is because EHS6-A 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 external application, a USB 2.0 compatible connector and cable or hardware design is required. Furthermore, the USB modem driver
distributed with EHS6-A needs to be installed.
1. The specification is ready for download on http://www.usb.org/developers/docs/
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2.1.2 Serial Interface ASC0
EHS6-A offers an 8-wire unbalanced, asynchronous modem interface ASC0 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).
EHS6-A 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, the status lines RTS0 and CTS0 and, in addition,
the modem control lines DTR0, DSR0, DCD0 and RING0.
• 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 300bps up to 921,600bps.
• Autobauding supports bit rates from 300bps up to 230,400bps.
• 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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2.1.3 Serial Interface ASC1
Four EHS6-A 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).
EHS6-A 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 300 bps to 921,600 bps.
• Autobauding supports bit rates from 300bps up to 230,400bps.
• Supports RTS1/CTS1 hardware flow. 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.
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2.1.4 UICC/SIM/USIM Interface
EHS6-A 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 EHS6-A 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)
Signal Description
GND Separate ground connection for SIM card to improve EMC.
CCCLK Chipcard clock
CCVCC SIM supply voltage.
CCIO Serial data line, input and output.
CCRST Chipcard reset
CCIN Input 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
EHS6-A.
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 EHS6-A.
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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.
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Figure 5: External UICC/SIM/USIM card holder circuit
The total cable length between the SMT application interface pads on EHS6-A 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.
2.1.5 Analog Audio Interface
EHS6-A has an analog audio interface with a balanced analog microphone input and a balanced analog earpiece output. A supply voltage and an analog ground connection are provided
at dedicated pads.
2.1.6 Digital Audio Interface
EHS6-A digital audio interface (DAI) can be used to connect audio devices capable of pulse
code modulation (PCM) or be used as inter IC sound interface. Operation of these interface
variants is mutually exclusive, and can be configured by AT command (see [1]).
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2.1.7 GPIO Interface
EHS6-A offers a GPIO interface with 22 GPIO lines. The GPIO lines are shared with other interfaces or functions: Fast shutdown (see Section 2.1.14), status LED (see Section 2.1.13), the
PWM functionality (see Section 2.1.11), an pulse counter (see Section 2.1.12), ASC0 (see Sec-
tion 2.1.2), ASC1 (see Section 2.1.3), an SPI interface (see Section 2.1.9), an HSIC interface
(see Section 2.1.10) and a PCM interface (see Section 2.1.11)
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
GPIO Fast
Shutdown
GPIO1 DTR0
GPIO2 DCD0
GPIO3 DSR0 SPI_CLK
GPIO4 FST_SHDN
GPIO5 Status
GPIO6 PWM2
GPIO7 PWM1
GPIO8 COUNTER
GPIO11
GPIO12
GPIO13
GPIO14
GPIO15
GPIO16 RXD1 MOSI AP_WAKEUP
GPIO17 TXD1 MISO HOST_ACTIVE
GPIO18 RTS1 CP_WAKEUP
GPIO19 CTS1 SPI_CS SUSPEND
Status
LED
LED
PWM Pulse
Counter
ASC0 ASC1 SPI HSIC PCM
GPIO20 TXDDAI
GPIO21 RXDDAI
GPIO22 TFSDAI
GPIO23 SCLK
GPIO24 RING0
After startup, the above mentioned alternative GPIO line assignments can be configured using
AT commands (see [1]). The configuration is non-volatile and available after module restart.
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2.1.8 I2C 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 as 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 EHS6-A. If connected to the V180 line,
2
C interface will properly shut down when the module enters the Power Down mode.
the 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.
2.1.9 SPI Interface
Four EHS6-A GPIO interface lines can be configured as Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI). The
SPI is a synchronous serial interface for control and data transfer between EHS6-A 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.
2.1.10 HSIC Interface
The (USB) High Speed Inter Chip Interface can be used between the module and an external
application processor and is compliant to the High Speed USB 2.0 interface with 480Mbit/s.
The maximum distance between module processor and external application processor should
not exceed 100mm.
The HSIC interface comprises 6 lines:
• Two signal lines (strobe - HSIC_STRB - and data - HSIC_DATA) are used in a source synchronous serial interface with a 240MHz clock to provide a 480Mbps USB interface.
The HSIC_STRB and HSIC_DATA lines are high-speed signals and should be routed as
50 impedance traces. The trace length of these signals should be balanced to minimize
timing skew and no longer as 100mm.
• Four signal lines for Link Power Management (LPM). For further power reduction, the USB
HSIC interface supports LPM according to the USB 2.0 standard. The LPM defines power
management states and mechanisms to affect state changes that are used by the
AP_WAKEUP and CP_WAKEUP signal lines to efficiently manage bus and system power.
To take advantage of the LPM feature, two further signals are needed to support power
management state transitions - the SUSPEND and HOST_ACTIVE signals.
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2.1.11 PWM Interfaces
The GPIO6 and GPIO7 interface lines can be configured as Pulse Width Modulation 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 2.1.7). GPIO and PWM functionality are mutually exclusive.
2.1.12 Pulse 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 2.1.7).
2.1.13 Status LED
The GPIO5 interface line can be configured to drive a status LED that indicates different operating modes of the module (for GPIOs see Section 2.1.7). GPIO and LED functionality are mu-
tually exclusive.
2.1.14 Fast 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 10 milliseconds. If unused this line can be left open because of a configured internal pull-up resistor.
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2.2 RF Antenna Interface
The RF interface has an impedance of 50. EHS6-A 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 EHS6-A module and should be placed in the host application if the antenna
does not have an impedance of 50
Regarding the return loss EHS6-A provides the following values in the active band:
Table 3: Return loss in the active band
State of module Return loss of module Recommended return loss of application
.
Receive >
Transmit not applicable >
8dB > 12dB
12dB
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2.2.1 Antenna Installation
The antenna is connected by soldering the antenna pad (ANT_GSM, 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 EHS6-A. All RF data specified throughout
this document is related to the ARP.
The distance between the antenna ANT_GSM pad (#59) and its neighboring GND pads (#58,
#60) 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 EHS6-A‘s antenna pad.
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2.3 Sample Application
Figure 6 shows a typical example of how to integrate a EHS6-A module with an application.
Usage of the various host interfaces depends on the desired features of the application.
The analog audio interface demonstrates the balanced connection of microphone and earpiece. This solution is particularly well suited for internal transducers.
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. The
potential interferers may be minimized by placing small capacitors (47pF) at suspected lines
(e.g. RXD0, RXT0, VDDLP, and ON).
While developing SMT applications it is strongly recommended to provide test points
for certain signals, i.e., 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.
Note: EHS6-A 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 EHS6-A modules.
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EMERG_RST
VCORE
V1 80
RESET
ASC0 (including GPIO1...GPIO3 for
DSR0, DTR 0, DCD0 and GPIO24 for
RING0)/ SP I_CLK (f or DSR0 )
HSIC LPM/
GPIO16...GPIO19/
ASC1/
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)
GPIO11...GPIO15
LED
GND
GND
GND
RF OUT
BATT+
RF
Power supply
Main Antenna
EHS6-A
All SIM components should be
close to card holder. Keep SIM
wires low capa citive.
*10pF
*10pF
* add optional 10pF for SIM protection
against RF (internal Antenna)
50 µF,
Low ESR!
33pF
Blocking**
Blocking**
2
HSIC
Blocking**
VDDLP
PWR_IND
BATT+
BB
53
204
GPIO20...GPIO23/
PCM (DAI)
4
Blocking**
VDDL P
100k
100k
4.7k
100k
22k
2.2k
3
USB
100nF
100nF
Mic rophone
fe edi ng
FB*
FB*
FB*
FB*
VMIC
MICP
MICN
AGND
EPP
EPN
FB* = Ferrite beads
optimized for GSM
900MHz
150 µF,
Low ESR!
33pF
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3 Operating Characteristics
3.1 Operating Modes
The table below briefly summarizes the various operating modes referred to throughout the
document.
Table 4: Overview of operating modes
Mode Function
Normal
operation
Power
Down
GSM /
GPRS / UMTS /
HSPA SLEEP
GSM /
GPRS / UMTS /
HSPA IDLE
GSM TALK/
GSM DATA
GPRS DATA GPRS data transfer in progress. Power consumption depends on net-
EGPRS DATA EGPRS data transfer in progress. Power consumption depends on net-
UMTS TALK/
UMTS DATA
HSPA DATA HSPA 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 remains applied.
Power saving set automatically when no call is in progress and the USB
connection is suspended by host or not present and no active communication via ASC0.
Power saving disabled or an USB connection not suspended, but no
call in progress.
Connection between two subscribers is in progress. Power consumption depends on the GSM network coverage and several connection
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).
work settings (e.g. power control level), uplink / downlink data rates and
EGPRS configuration (e.g. used multislot settings).
UMTS data transfer in progress. Power consumption depends on network settings (e.g. TPC Pattern) and data transfer rate.
work settings (e.g. TPC Pattern) and data transfer rate.
Airplane
mode
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the GSM/GPRS network and disables all AT commands whose execution requires a radio
connection.
Airplane mode can be controlled by AT command (see [1]).
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3.2 Power Supply
EHS6-A needs to be connected to a power supply at the SMT application interface - 2 lines
BATT+, and GND. There are two separate voltage domains for BATT+:
•BATT+
•BATT+
Please note that throughout the document BATT+ refers to both voltage domains and power
supply lines - BATT+
with a line for the general power management.
BB
with a line for the GSM power amplifier supply.
RF
and BATT+RF.
BB
The power supply of EHS6-A has to be a single voltage source at BATT+
and BATT+RF. It
BB
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 the power management
section of the analog controller. This IC provides the following features:
• Stabilizes the supply voltages for the baseband 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
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4 Mechanical Dimensions, Mounting and Packaging
4.1 Mechanical Dimensions of EHS6-A
Figure 7 shows the top and bottom view of EHS6-A and provides an overview of the board's
mechanical dimensions. For further details see Figure 8.
Figure 7: EHS6-A– top and bottom view
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Figure 8: Dimensions of EHS6-A (all dimensions in mm)
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5 Regulatory and Type Approval Information
5.1 Directives and Standards
EHS6-A 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 "EHS6-A Hardware Interface Description".
Table 5: Directives
2014/53/EU Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014
on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment and repealing Directive
1999/5/EC.
The product is labeled with the CE conformity mark
1
2002/95/EC (RoHS 1)
2011/65/EC (RoHS 2)
Table 6: Standards of North American type approval
CFR Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 22 and Part 24 (Telecommunications,
OET Bulletin 65
(Edition 97-01)
UL 60 950-1 Product Safety Certification (Safety requirements)
NAPRD.03 V5.35 Overview of PCS Type certification review board Mobile Equipment Type
RSS132 (Issue2)
RSS133 (Issue5)
Table 7: Standards of European type approval
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 27 January 2003 (and revised on 8 June 2011) on the
restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS)
PCS); US Equipment Authorization FCC
Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to
Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields
Certification and IMEI control
PCS Type Certification Review board (PTCRB)
Canadian Standard
3GPP TS 51.010-1 Digital cellular telecommunications system (Release 7); Mobile Station
(MS) conformance specification;
GCF-CC V3.71 Global Certification Forum - Certification Criteria
ETSI EN 301 511
V12.5.1
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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equipment; Harmonized Standard covering the essential requirements of
article 3.2 of Directive 2014/53/EU
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ETSI EN 301 908-1
V11.1.1
IMT cellular networks; Harmonised Standard covering the essential requirements of article 3.2 of the Directive 2014/53/EU; Part 1: Introduction and
common requirements
ETSI EN 301 908-2
V11.1.2
IMT cellular networks; Harmonised Standard covering the essential requirements of article 3.2 of the Directive 2014/53/EU; Part 2: CDMA Direct
Spread (UTRA FDD) User Equipment (UE)
ETSI EN 301 489-52
V1.1.0
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 52: Specific conditions for Cellular Communication Mobile and
portable (UE) radio and ancillary equipment; Harmonized Standard covering the essential requirements of article 3.1(b) of Directive 2014/53/EU
ETSI EN 301 489-01
V2.2.0
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements; Harmonized Standard covering the essential requirements of article 3.1(b) of Directive 2014/53/EU
and the essential requirements of article 6 of Directive 2014/30/EU
EN 60950-1: 2006
Safety of information technology equipment
+A11:2009+A1:2010+A
12:2011+A2:2013
Table 8: Requirements of quality
IEC 60068 Environmental testing
DIN EN 60529 IP codes
EN 62311:2008 Assessment of electronic and electrical equipment related to human expo-
sure restrictions for electromagnetic fields (0 Hz - 300 GHz)
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.
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Table 10: Toxic or hazardous substances or elements with defined concentration limits
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5.2 SAR 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 EHS6-A 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 European and USmarkets 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 50360 Product standard to demonstrate the compliance of mobile phones with
the basic restrictions related to human exposure to electromagnetic
fields (300MHz - 3GHz)
EN 62311:2008 Assessment of electronic and electrical equipment related to human
expo-sure restrictions for electromagnetic fields (0 Hz - 300 GHz)
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 fixed
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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GSM / GPRS / UMTS
Antenna with 1m cable
ASC0
PC
Power
supply
GSM / GPRS / UMTS
Base station
DSB75
Audio test system
Handset
ASC1
USB
Codec adapter
DAI
Analog
Audio
Approval adapter for
DSB75
SMA
Evaluation module
EHS6-A
USB
Evaluation module
EHS6-A
SIM card
Audio
Top view
Bottom view
Audio
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The Gemalto M2M reference setup submitted to type approve EHS6-A (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/UMTS test equipment instead of employing
the SMA antenna connectors on the EHS6-A-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 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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5.4 Compliance with FCC and ISED 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: QIPEHS6-A
ISED Certification Number: 7830A-EHS6A
Granted to Gemalto M2M GmbH
Manufacturers of mobile or fixed devices incorporating EHS6-A modules are authorized to use
the FCC Grants and ISED Certificates of the EHS6-A modules for their own final products according to the conditions referenced in these documents. In this case, an FCC/ IC label of the
module shall be visible from the outside, or the host device shall bear a second label stating
"Contains FCC ID: QIPEHS6-A", and accordingly “Contains IC: 7830A-EHS6A“. The integration
is limited to fixed or mobile categorized 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 2.15dBi for GSM900 / GSM1800, 2.15 dBi for WCDMA Band I / VIII.
IMPORTANT:
Manufacturers of portable applications incorporating EHS6-A modules are required to have
their final product certified and apply for their own FCC Grant and ISED 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 ISED license-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 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 Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
If Canadian approval is requested for devices incorporating EHS6-A modules the below notes
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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Notes (ISED):
(EN) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. 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.
(FR) Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme aux normes canadiennes ICES-003 et
RSS-210. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) cet appareil ne
doit pas causer d'interférence et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, notamment
les interférences qui peuvent affecter son fonctionnement.
(EN) Radio frequency (RF) Exposure Information
The radiated output power of the Wireless Device is below the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) radio frequency exposure limits. The Wireless Device
should be used in such a manner such that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
This device has also been evaluated and shown compliant with the ISED RF Exposure limits
under mobile exposure conditions. (antennas are greater than 20cm from a person‘s body).
(FR) Informations concernant l'exposltion aux fréquences radio (RF)
La puissance de sortie émise par l'appareil de sans fil est inférieure à la limite d'exposition aux
fréquences radio d‘Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada (ISDE). Utilisez l'appareil de sans fil de façon à minimiser les contacts humains lors du fonctionnement normal.
Ce périphérique a également été évalué et démontré conforme aux limites d'exposition aux RF
d'ISDE dans des conditions d'exposition à des appareils mobiles (les antennes se situent à
moins de 20cm du corps d'une personne).
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6 Document Information
6.1 Revision History
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New document: "Cinterion
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1.1; 2.1.2;
2.1.3
5.1 Update Table 6 and Table 7 regarding versions of standards.
7.1 Update Table 11 regarding ordering numbers
5.4 Revised section and added antenna gain limits.
Update the bit rate range for ASC0 and ASC1
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6.2 Related Documents
[1] EHS6-A AT Command Set
[2] EHS6-A Release Note
[3] Application Note 48: SMT Module Integration
[4] Application Note 40: Thermal Solutions
[5] Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0, April 27, 2000
6.3 Terms and Abbreviations
Abbreviation Description
ADC Analog-to-digital converter
AGC Automatic Gain Control
ANSI American National Standards Institute
ARFCN Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Number
ARP Antenna Reference Point
ASC0/ASC1 Asynchronous Controller. Abbreviations used for first and second serial interface of
EHS6-A
B Thermistor Constant
BER Bit Error Rate
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Abbreviation Description
BTS Base Transceiver Station
CB or CBM Cell Broadcast Message
CE Conformité Européene (European Conformity)
CHAP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol
CPU Central Processing Unit
CS Coding Scheme
CSD Circuit Switched Data
CTS Clear to Send
DAC Digital-to-Analog Converter
DAI Digital Audio Interface
dBm0 Digital level, 3.14dBm0 corresponds to full scale, see ITU G.711, A-law
DCE Data Communication Equipment (typically modems, e.g. Gemalto M2M module)
DCS 1800 Digital Cellular System, also referred to as PCN
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DRX Discontinuous Reception
DSB Development Support Box
DSP Digital Signal Processor
DSR Data Set Ready
DTE Data Terminal Equipment (typically computer, terminal, printer or, for example, GSM
application)
DTR Data Terminal Ready
DTX Discontinuous Transmission
EFR Enhanced Full Rate
EGSM Enhanced GSM
EIRP Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility
ERP Effective Radiated Power
ESD Electrostatic Discharge
ETS European Telecommunication Standard
FCC Federal Communications Commission (U.S.)
FDMA Frequency Division Multiple Access
FR Full Rate
GMSK Gaussian Minimum Shift Keying
GPIO General Purpose Input/Output
GPRS General Packet Radio Service
GSM Global Standard for Mobile Communications
HiZ High Impedance
HR Half Rate
I/O Input/Output
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Abbreviation Description
IC Integrated Circuit
IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identity
ISED Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
ISO International Standards Organization
ITU International Telecommunications Union
kbps kbits per second
LED Light Emitting Diode
Li-Ion/Li+ Lithium-Ion
Li battery Rechargeable Lithium Ion or Lithium Polymer battery
LPM Link Power Management
Mbps Mbits per second
MMI Man Machine Interface
MO Mobile Originated
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MS Mobile Station (GSM module), also referred to as TE
MSISDN Mobile Station International ISDN number
MT Mobile Terminated
NTC Negative Temperature Coefficient
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer
PA Power Amplifier
PAP Password Authentication Protocol
PBCCH Packet Switched Broadcast Control Channel
PCB Printed Circuit Board
PCL Power Control Level
PCM Pulse Code Modulation
PCN Personal Communications Network, also referred to as DCS 1800
PCS Personal Communication System, also referred to as GSM 1900
PDU Protocol Data Unit
PLL Phase Locked Loop
PPP Point-to-point protocol
PSK Phase Shift Keying
PSU Power Supply Unit
PWM Pulse Width Modulation
R&TTE Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment
RAM Random Access Memory
RF Radio Frequency
RLS Radio Link Stability
RMS Root Mean Square (value)
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Abbreviation Description
RoHS Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
equipment.
ROM Read-only Memory
RTC Real Time Clock
RTS Request to Send
Rx Receive Direction
SAR Specific Absorption Rate
SAW Surface Accoustic Wave
SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage
SIM Subscriber Identification Module
SMD Surface Mount Device
SMS Short Message Service
SMT Surface Mount Technology
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SPI Serial Peripheral Interface
SRAM Static Random Access Memory
TA Terminal adapter (e.g. GSM module)
TDMA Time Division Multiple Access
TE Terminal Equipment, also referred to as DTE
TLS Transport Layer Security
Tx Transmit Direction
UART Universal asynchronous receiver-transmitter
URC Unsolicited Result Code
USSD Unstructured Supplementary Service Data
VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
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6.4 Safety 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 EHS6-A. Manufacturers of the
cellular terminal are advised to convey the following safety information to users and 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 manufacturer of the device to verify that the equipment is properly shielded. Pacemaker
patients are advised to keep their hand-held mobile away from the pacemaker, 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 forbidden, 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.
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7 Appendix
7.1 List of Parts and Accessories
Table 11: List of parts and accessories
Description Supplier Ordering information
EHS6-A Gemalto M2M Standard module
Gemalto M2M IMEI:
Packaging unit (ordering) number: L30960-N2960-A400
Module label number: S30960-S2960-A400-1
Customer IMEI mode:
Packaging unit (ordering) number: L30960-N2965-A400
Module label number: S30960-S2965-A400-1
EHS6-A Evaluation Module Gemalto M2M Ordering number: L30960-N2961-A400 (EHS6-A)
DSB75 Evaluation Kit Gemalto M2M Ordering number: L36880-N8811-A100
DSB Mini
Compact Evaluation Board
Starter Kit B80 Gemalto M2M Ordering Number L30960-N0040-A100
Multi-Adapter R1 for mounting EHS6-A evaluation
modules onto DSB75
Approval adapter for mounting EHS6-A evaluation
modules onto DSB75
Votronic Handset Votronic /
SIM card holder incl. push
button ejector and slide-in
tray
Gemalto M2M Ordering number: L30960-N0030-A100
Gemalto M2M Ordering number: L30960-N0010-A100
Gemalto M2M Ordering number: L30960-N2301-A100
Gemalto M2M ordering number: L36880-N8301-A107
Gemalto M2M
Molex Ordering 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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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
Molex Deutschland GmbH
Otto-Hahn-Str. 1b
69190 Walldorf
Germany
Phone: +49-6227-3091-0
Fax: +49-6227-3091-8100
Email: mxgermany@molex.com
Molex Singapore Pte. Ltd.
110, International Road
Jurong Town,
Singapore 629174
Phone: +65-6-268-6868
Fax: +65-6-265-6044
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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