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Figure 6:EMS31-US - top and bottom view.................................................................. 19
Figure 7:Dimensions of EMS31-US (all dimensions in mm) ........................................ 20
Figure 8:Dimensions of EMS31-US (all dimensions in mm) - bottom view.................. 20
Figure 9:Reference equipment for Type Approval ....................................................... 24
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1Introduction
This document1 describes the hardware of the Cinterion® EMS31-US module. It helps you
quickly retrieve interface specifications, electrical and mechanical details and information on
the requirements to be considered for integrating further components.
The EMS31-US module includes a baseband, a complete dual band RF front-end, memory and
required circuitry to meet the 3GPP E-UTRA Long Term Evolution - LTE, Release 13 CAT M1
set of specifications.
1.1Key Features at a Glance
FeatureImplementation
General
Frequency bandsLTE Triband: B2, B4, B12
Output power Class 3 (+23dBm +-2dB) for LTE 1900, LTE HD-FDD B2
Class 3 (+23dBm +-2dB) for LTE AWS, LTE HD-FDD B4
Class 3 (+23dBm +-2dB) for LTE 700, LTE HD-FDD B12
Power supply3.2V to 5.5V
Operating temperature
(board temperature)
PhysicalDimensions: 27.60mm x 18.80mm x 2.05mm
RoHSAll hardware components fully compliant with EU RoHS Directive
LTE features
3GPP Release 13DL 300 kbps, UL 375 kbps
SMSPoint-to-point MT and MO
Software
AT commandsHayes, 3GPP TS 27.007, TS 27.005, product specific
SIM Application ToolkitSAT Release 99
Normal operation: -30°C to +85°C
Extended operation: -40°C to +95°C
Weight: approx. 2.2g
LTE Cat. M1 data rates
Text mode
Storage in mobile equipment
Firmware updateGeneric update from host application over ASC0
OTA over ASC0
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
Interfaces
Module interfaceSurface 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 SMT application development equipment.
2 serial interfacesASC0:
•8-wire modem interface with status and control lines, unbalanced, asynchronous
•Default baud rate: 115,200 baud
•Adjustable baud rates: 1,200 to 3,686,400
•Supports RTS0/CTS0 hardware flow control.
•Indication of incoming data/SMS on RING0 (can be used to wake up
host from power down modes)
ASC1 (shared with GPIO lines):
•4-wire, unbalanced asynchronous interface
•Default baud rate: 115,200 baud
•Adjustable baud rates: 1,200 to 3,686,400bps
•Supports RTS1/CTS1 hardware flow control
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UICC interfaceSupported SIM/USIM cards: 3V, 1.8V
Embedded UICCModule is hardware prepared for an embedded UICC (MIM)
GPIO interface20 pads of the application interface programmable as GPIO pads (17) or
GPO pads (3):
GP(I)Os can be configured as ASC0 andASC1
Programming is done via AT commands
Antenna interface pad50Ω LTE antenna
Power on/off, Reset
Power on/offSwitch-on by hardware signal ON
Switch-off by AT command
Automatic switch-off in case of critical temperature and voltage conditions
ResetOrderly shutdown and reset by AT command
Evaluation kit
Evaluation moduleEMS31-US module soldered onto a dedicated PCB that can be connected
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 EMS31-US evaluation module to the DSB75.
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interface
I2C
ASC0
CONTROL
POWER
ANTENNA
(LTE band)
Module
SIM1 i nter face
(with SIM detection)
SIM1
Application
BATT+
V180
VCORE
Emergency reset
ON
Serial modem
interface
I2C
4
4
1
1
1
Antenna
1
7
Status
LED
1
FST_SHDN
Fast shutdown
1
1
ADC
ADC
1
COUNTER
PWM
1
GP(I)Os
SPI
SPI
2
ASC1Serial interface
4
5
1
SIM 2 inter face/MIM
(with SIM detection)
SIM2 / MIM
1
5
PWM
4
4
Pulse Counter
1
1
1
2
3
2
1
1
1
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Note: The following features are not yet available with the current product release: GPIO, I2C, Pulse Count-
er, PWM, FST_SHDN, SPI, ADC and 2nd SIM/MIM. Second SIM/MIM interface is hardware prepared
only.
Figure 1: EMS31-US system overview
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2Interface Characteristics
EMS31-US 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 interfaces.
2.1Application Interface
2.1.1Serial Interface ASC0
EMS31-US offers an 8-wire unbalanced, asynchronous modem interface ASC0 conforming to
ITU-T V.28 protocol DCE signaling. 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).
EMS31-US 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 2: 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.
•Configured for 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit.
•ASC0 can be operated at fixed bit rates from 1,200bps up to 3,686,400bps.
•Autobauding (supported by future firmware version)
•Supports RTS0/CTS0 hardware flow control. Communication is possible by using only RXD
and TXD lines, if RTS0 is pulled low.
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RXD1
RTS1
CTS1
TXD
RXD
RTS
CTS
Module (D CE)
Application (DCE)
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2.1.2Serial Interface ASC1
EMS31-US provides a 4-wire unbalanced, asynchronous modem interface ASC1 conforming
to ITU-T V.24 protocol DCE signaling. 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).
EMS31-US 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 3: 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 3,686,400bps.
•Supports RTS1/CTS1 hardware flow control. Communication is possible by using only RXD
and TXD lines, if RTS1 is pulled low.
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2.1.3UICC/SIM/USIM Interface
EMS31-US has two identical integrated UICC/SIM/USIM interfaces compatible with the 3GPP
31.102 and ETSI 102 221. These two interfaces are mutually exclusive, meaning that only one
UICC/SIM/USIM interface can be used at a time. This interface 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 each SIM interface.
The UICC/SIM/USIM interface supports 3V and 1.8V SIM cards.
The CCINx signal serves to detect whether a tray (with SIM card) is present in the card holder.
The CCINx signal must be connected to V180 for the detection to work on the module. Otherwise the SIM card can never be detected by the module.
Using the CCINx 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 EMS31-US 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.
CCCLKxChipcard clock
CCVCCx SIM supply voltage.
CCIOxSerial data line, input and output.
CCRSTxChipcard reset
CCINxInput 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 CCINx signal is by default low and will change to high level if a SIM
card is inserted.
The CCINx signal is mandatory for applications that allow the user to remove the SIM card
during operation.
The CCINx 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
EMS31-US.
Pull-down 220k resistor is mandatory.
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 EMS31-US.
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CCVCC
CCRST
CCIO
CCCLK
220nF
1nF
CCIN
V180
R 220k
Switch position (SIM inserted )
Switch position (SIM
not inserted)
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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 EMS31-US 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 CCCLKx signal to the CCIOx 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 CCIOx line from the CCCLKx line.
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2.1.4GPIO Interface
EMS31-US offers a GPIO interface with 20 GPIO lines. The lines are shared with other interfaces or functions: ASC0 (see Section 2.1.1), ASC1 (see Section 2.1.2),
The following table shows the configuration variants for the GPIO pads. All variants are mutually exclusive, i.e. a pad configured for instance as ASC0 is locked for alternative usage.
Table 2: GPIO lines and possible alternative assignment
GPIO*Fast
Shut-
Status
LED
Pulse
Counter*
ASC0ASC1SPI*PWM*WAKE
capability
down*
GPIO1DTR0Available
GPIO2DCD0
GPIO3DSR0
GPIO4FST_SHD
GPO5LED
GPIO6PWM2
GPIO7PWM1
GPIO8COUNTERAvailable
GPIO16RXD1
GPIO17TXD1
GPIO18RTS1Available
GPIO19CTS1
GPIO20
GPIO21
GPIO22
GPO23
N
GPIO24RING0
GPIO25Available
GPO26
GPIO27
n/aRST0Available
*) Note: The following features are not yet available with the current product release: GPIO, I2C, Pulse
Counter, PWM, FST_SHDN and SPI.
SPI_CS
1
SPI_CS
2
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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2.1.5Control Signals
2.1.5.1Status LED
Note that this feature is not available with release 1.
The LED line can also be configured as GPO5 line, and can be used to drive a status LED that
indicates different operating modes of the module (for GPOs see Section 2.1.4). LED and
GPIO5 functionality are mutually exclusive.
2.2RF Antenna Interface
The RF interface has an impedance of 50Ω. EMS31-US is capable of sustaining a 10:1 voltage
standing wave ratio (VSWR) 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 EMS31-US module and should be placed in the host application if the antenna does not have an impedance of 50
Ω.
Regarding the return loss EMS31-US 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>
Transmitnot applicable >
8dB> 12dB
12dB
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2.2.1Antenna Installation
The antenna is connected by soldering the antenna pad (RF_OUT, pad #59) 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 EMS31-US. All RF data specified throughout this document is related to the ARP.
The distance between the antenna RF pads 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 Microstrip line technology.
Ω line impedance. Line width and distance to the GND plane needs
For type approval purposes an external application must connect the RF signal in one of the
following ways:
•Via 50
Ω coaxial antenna connector (common connectors are U-FL or SMA) placed as close
as possible to the module's antenna pad.
•By soldering the antenna to the antenna connection line on the application’s PCB (without
the use of any connector) as close as possible to the module’s antenna pad.
•By routing the application PCB's antenna to the module’s antenna pad in the shortest way.
In case FCC certification of application using EMS31-US is required, the implementation of the
connection between module's antenna pad and antenna has to be designed similar to the implementation of this connection on evaluation board and according to KDB 996369 related to
modular approval requirements.
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2.3Sample Application
Figure 5 shows a typical example of how to integrate an EMS31-US module with an application.
Usage of the various host interfaces depends on the desired features of the application.
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, or 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.
Note: EMS31-US 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 5 and the information detailed in this section. As functionality and compliance
with national 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 EMS31-US module.
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Antenna
BATT+
GPIOs
LED
COUNTER
PWMs
I2CCLK
I2CDAT
GND
V180
CCIN
CCVCC
CCIO
CCRST
CCCLK
V180
CCIN2
CCVCC2
CCIO2
CCRST2
CCCLK2
ON
FST_SHDN
ASC0
ASC1
Power Suppl y
47µF 47µF
100pF
2k22k2
V180
µC
1nF 10 pF10pF220nF
SIM2
SIM1
220nF
10pF
1nF
10pF
R220k
R220k
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Note: The following features are not yet available with the current product release: GPIO, I2C, Pulse Count-
er, PWM, FST_SHDN, SPI, ADC and 2nd SIM/MIM. Second SIM/MIM interface is hardware prepared
only.
Figure 5: Schematic diagram of EMS31-US sample application
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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
SleepThe module is in low power consumption state. There is no activity inside the module but
Power
Down
Airplane
mode
Active TXLTE data transfer in progress. Power consumption depends on network
settings, data transfer rate and radio conditions.
No data transfer is in progress and no active communication via ASC0/
ASC1.
IDLENo data transfer is in progress. The LTE part of the device can be in
LTE DRX, LTE eDRX or LTE PSM mode. Activity on ASC0 /ASC1 interfaces can be present. Power consumption depends on the LTE power
saving mode and its parameters and on the activity on the ASC interfaces.
module preserves the state in which it was before entering the sleep mode, including the
electrical states of the GPIOs. The module will enter sleep state only when the LTE part of
the module is in LTE DRX, LTE eDRX or LTE PSM mode or if it is in airplane mode. To
allow sleep mode the host application shall indicate via RTS lines that it has no intention to
send data.
Normal shutdown after sending the power down command. Software is not active. Interfaces are not accessible. Operating voltage remains applied.
Airplane mode shuts down the radio part of the module, causes the module to log off from
the LTE network and disables all AT commands whose execution requires a radio connection.
Airplane mode can be controlled by AT command (see [1]).
Sleep mode can be entered when airplane mode is enabled.
3.2Power Supply
The power supply of EMS31-US has to be a single voltage source at BATT+. It must be able
to provide the current for all operation modes of the module.
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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Bottom view
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4Mechanical Dimensions, Mounting and Packaging
The following sections describe the mechanical dimensions of EMS31-US and give recommendations for integrating EMS31-US into the host application.
4.1Mechanical Dimensions of EMS31-US
Figure 6 shows the top and bottom view of EMS31-US and provides an overview of the board's
mechanical dimensions. For further details see Figure 7.
Figure 6: EMS31-US - top and bottom view
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Figure 7: Dimensions of EMS31-US (all dimensions in mm)
Figure 8: Dimensions of EMS31-US (all dimensions in mm) - bottom view
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5Regulatory and Type Approval Information
5.1Directives and Standards
EMS31-US 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 "EMS31-US Hardware Interface Description".
Table 5: Directives
2002/95/EC (RoHS 1)
2011/65/EC (RoHS 2)
Table 6: Standards of North American type approval
CFR Title 47Code of Federal Regulations, Part 22 and Part 24 (Telecommunications,
OET Bulletin 65
(Edition 97-01)
UL 60 950-1Product Safety Certification (Safety requirements)
3GPP TS 51.010-1Digital cellular telecommunications system (Release 13); Mobile Station
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
Covered by European RoHS requirements
Canadian Standard
(MS) conformance specification;
GCF-CC V3.58Global Certification Forum - Certification Criteria
NAPRD03 V5.32Version Specific Technical Overview of PTCRB Mobile/User Equipment
Type Certification
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 EMS31-US 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 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
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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LTE
Antenna with 1m cable
ASC0
PC
Power
suppl y
LTE
Base stat i on
DSB75
ASC1
USB
Approval adapter for
DSB75
SMA
Eval uation module
EMS31- US
USB
Eval uation module
EMS31-US
SI M car d
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The Gemalto M2M reference setup submitted to type approve EMS31-US (including a special
approval adapter for the DSB75) is shown in the following figure
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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 LTE test equipment instead of employing the SMA
antenna connectors on the EMS31-US-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 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:
•EMS31-US:
FCC Identifier: QIPEMS31-US
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada: 7830A-EMS31US
Granted to Gemalto M2M GmbH
Manufacturers of mobile or fixed devices incorporating EMS31-US modules are authorized to
use the FCC Grants and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Certificates of the
EMS31-US modules for their own final products according to the conditions referenced in these
documents. In this case, an FCC/ ISED label of the module shall be visible from the outside, or
the host device shall bear a second label stating "Contains FCC ID: QIPEMS31-US", and accordingly “Contains IC: 7830A-EMS31US“. 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 in the following Table 11 for FCC and ISED.
Table 11: Antenna gain limits for FCC and ISED
Operating bandFCC limitISED limitUnit
Maximum gain in higher operating bands with f=1900MHz
(LTE Bd2)
Maximum gain in higher operating bands with f=1700MHz
(LTE Bd4)
Maximum gain in lower operating bands with f< 1GHz
(LTE Bd12)
12.08.5dBi
12.08.3dBi
8.75.6dBi
IMPORTANT:
Manufacturers of portable applications incorporating EMS31-US modules are required to have
their final product certified and apply for their own FCC Grant and Innovation, Science and Economic Development 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: 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 (FCC):
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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 (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 at least 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 fiI 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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6Document Information
6.1Revision History
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4.1Replaced old Figure 7 and Figure 8 to up-to-date figures.
5.1Revised standards listed in Table 6.
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6.2Related Documents
[1]EMS31-US AT Command Set
[2]EMS31-US Release Note
[3]Application Note 48: SMT Module Integration
[4]Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0, April 27, 2000
6.3Terms and Abbreviations
AbbreviationDescription
ADCAnalog-to-digital converter
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AbbreviationDescription
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
the module
BThermistor Constant
BERBit Error Rate
BTSBase Transceiver Station
CB or CBMCell Broadcast Message
CEConformité Européene (European Conformity)
CHAPChallenge Handshake Authentication Protocol
CPUCentral Processing Unit
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CSCoding Scheme
CSDCircuit Switched Data
CTSClear to Send
DACDigital-to-Analog Converter
DAIDigital Audio Interface
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
DNIDoes not implemented
DRXDiscontinuous Reception
DSBDevelopment Support Box
DSPDigital Signal Processor
DSRData Set Ready
DTEData Terminal Equipment (typically computer, terminal, printer or, for example, GSM
application)
DTRData Terminal Ready
DTXDiscontinuous Transmission
eDRXEnhanced Discontinuous Reception
EFREnhanced Full Rate
EGSMEnhanced GSM
EIRPEquivalent Isotropic Radiated Power
EMCElectromagnetic Compatibility
ERPEffective Radiated Power
ESDElectrostatic Discharge
ETSEuropean Telecommunication Standard
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AbbreviationDescription
FCCFederal Communications Commission (U.S.)
FDMAFrequency Division Multiple Access
FRFull Rate
GMSKGaussian Minimum Shift Keying
GPIOGeneral Purpose Input/Output
GPRSGeneral Packet Radio Service
GSMGlobal Standard for Mobile Communications
HiZHigh Impedance
HRHalf Rate
HSICHigh-Speed Inter-Chip
I/OInput/Output
ICIntegrated Circuit
IMEIInternational Mobile Equipment Identity
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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
LTELong Term Evolution
MbpsMbits per second
MIMMachine Identification Module
MMIMan Machine Interface
MOMobile Originated
MSMobile Station (GSM module), also referred to as TE
MSISDNMobile Station International ISDN number
MTMobile Terminated
NINot implemented
NTCNegative Temperature Coefficient
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
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AbbreviationDescription
PCSPersonal Communication System, also referred to as GSM 1900
PLLPhase Locked Loop
PPPPoint-to-point protocol
PTCRBPCS Type Certification Review Board
PSKPhase Shift Keying
PSUPower Supply Unit
RAMRandom Access Memory
REDRadio Equipment Directive
RFRadio Frequency
RLSRadio Link Stability
RoHSRestriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
equipment.
RTSRequest to Send
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RxReceive Direction
SARSpecific Absorption Rate
SAWSurface Acoustic Wave
SDIOSecure Digital Input Output
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)
TDMATime Division Multiple Access
TETerminal Equipment, also referred to as DTE
TLSTransport Layer Security
TxTransmit Direction
UARTUniversal asynchronous receiver-transmitter
UICCUniversal Integrated Circuit Card
URCUnsolicited Result Code
USIMUniversal Subscriber Identity Module
USSDUnstructured Supplementary Service Data
VSWRVoltage Standing Wave Ratio
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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 EMS31-US. 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.
Starter Kit B80Gemalto M2MOrdering Number L30960-N0040-A100
Multi-Adapter R1 for mounting EMS31-US evaluation
modules onto DSB75
Approval adapter for mounting EMS31-US evaluation
modules onto DSB75
SIM card holder incl. push
button ejector and slide-in
tray
1. Note: At the discretion of Gemalto M2M, module label information can either be laser engraved on the
module’s shielding or be printed on a label adhered to the module’s shielding.
Table 13: Molex sales contacts (subject to change)
American Headquarters
Lisle, Illinois 60532
U.S.A.
Phone: +1-800-78MOLEX
Fax: +1-630-969-1352
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 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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