GOSUNCN ME3630 mini-PCIE Development Manual

HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT GUIDE OF

MODULE

Version: V1.5

Date: 2018-04-28

LTE Module Series

ME3630 MINI-PCIE

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ME3630 mini-PCIE

REVISION HISTORY

Version

Date

Description

V1.0

2016-05-27

1st published

V1.1

2016-07-06

Add the PID of ME3630_MP0 & MP1 in table 2-1,

update the pin in chapter 4.1

Update the Related Test data in chapter 7

V1.2

2016-08-24

Update the USIM_DET pin description, Figure 4-8 & Figure 4-9

Update the WAKEUP_IN & WAKEUP_OUT pins, Add 4.5 WAKEUP_IN signal, Figure 4-3 to Figure 4-6 , Table 4-3 to Table 4-4

V1.3

2017-02-16

Update the information of PIN 33

Update the picture of module

Add information of Evaluation Board in chapter 1.3

V1.4

2017-10-24

Update the pin20&22 description

Add information of ME3630-E&ME3630-J2A& ME3630-J2AS

V1.5

2018-04-28

Update the document format

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Abbreviations

Full Name

3GPP

Third Generation Partnership Project

Another name of DTE

CHAP

Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol

European Conformity

CMOS

Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor

DCE

Data Communication Equipment

Downlink

DTE

Data Terminal Equipment

EIA

Electronic Industries Association

EMC

Electromagnetic Compatibility

ESD

Electro-Static discharge

ESR

Equivalent Series Resistance

FDD

Frequency Division Duplex

GPIO

General-purpose I/O

LCC

Leadless Chip Carrier

LDO

Low-Dropout

LED

Light Emitting Diode

LTE

Long Term Evolution

Mobile Equipment

Mobile Origination Call

Mobile Termination Call

MSB

Most Significant Bit

Personal Computer

PCB

Printed Circuit Board

PDA

Personal Digital Assistant

PDU

Protocol Data Unit

PAP

Password Authentication Protocol

PPP

Point to Point Protocol

RTC

Real Time Clock

SMS

Short Messaging Service

SMT

Surface Mount Technology

SPI

Serial Peripheral Interface

TBD

To Be Determined

TCP

Transmission Control Protocol

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

A. Application Range

This document is the Product Technical Specification for the ME3630 GSM/CDMA/WCDMA/ TD-SCDMA/LTE TDD/LTE FDD module. It defines the high level product features and illustrates the interface for these features. This document is intended to cover the hardware aspects of the product, including electrical and mechanical.

B. Reading Note

The symbols below are the reading notes you should pay attention on:

: Warning or Attention

: Note or Remark

C. Purpose

This document provides the hardware solutions and development fundamentals for a product with the module. By reading this document, the user can have an overall knowledge of the module and a clear understanding of the technical parameters. With this document, the user can successfully fulfill the application and development of wireless Internet product or equipment.

Besides the product features and technical parameters, this document also provides the product reliability tests and related testing standards, RF performance indexes and a guide on the design of user circuits, to provide the user with a complete design reference.

D. Abbreviations

Table below is a list of abbreviations involved in this document, as well as the English full names.

ME3630 mini-PCIE

TIS

Total Isotropic Sensitivity

TRP

Total Radiated Power

TVS

Transient Voltage Suppressor

UART

Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter

UDP

User Datagram Protocol

Up Link

USB

Universal Serial Bus

USIM

Universal Subscriber Identity Module

URC

Unsolicited result code

VIH

Logic High level of input voltage

VIL

Logic Low level of input voltage

VOH

Logic High level of output voltage

VOL

Logic Low level of output voltage

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Full attention must be given to driving at all times in order to reduce the risk of an accident. Using a mobile while driving (even with a hands free kit) cause distraction and can lead to an accident. You must comply with laws and regulations restricting the use of wireless devices while driving.

Switch off the cellular terminal or mobile before boarding an aircraft. Make sure it switched off. The operation of wireless appliances in an aircraft is forbidden to prevent interference with communication systems. Consult the airline staff about the use of wireless devices on boarding the aircraft, if your device offers a Airplane Mode which must be enabled prior to boarding an aircraft.

Switch off your wireless device when in hospitals or clinics or other health care facilities. These requests are designed to prevent possible interference with sensitive medical equipment.

GSM cellular terminals or mobiles operate over radio frequency signal and cellular network and cannot be guaranteed to connect in all conditions, for example no mobile fee or an invalid SIM card. While you are in this condition and need emergent help, please remember using emergency call. In order to make or receive call, the cellular terminal or mobile must be switched on and in a service area with adequate cellular signal strength.

Your cellular terminal or mobile contains a transmitter and receiver. When it is on, it receives and transmits radio frequency energy. RF interference can occur if it is used close to TV set, radio, computer or other electric equipment.

In locations with potentially explosive atmospheres, obey all posted signs to turn off wireless devices such as your phone or other cellular terminals. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres including fuelling areas, below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal powders.

SAFETY INFORMATION

The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of the operation, such as usage, service or repair of any cellular terminal or mobile incorporating ME3610 module. Manufacturers of the cellular terminal should send the following safety information to users and operating personnel and to incorporate these guidelines into all manuals supplied with the product. If not so, GOSUNCN does not take on any liability for customer failure to comply with these precautions.

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REVISION HISTORY ......................................................................................................... III

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT .................................................................................................... IV

SAFETY INFORMATION ...................................................................................................... VI

CONTENTS ................................................................................................................ VII

FIGURES .................................................................................................................... IX

TABLES ...................................................................................................................... X

1 ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT ............................................................................................... 12

1.1 APPLICATION SCOPE ........................................................................................................................................................... 12

1.2 PURPOSE 12

1.3 EVALUATION BOARD ........................................................................................................................................................... 12

2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................... 13

2.1 TECHNICAL PARAMETERS ..................................................................................................................................................... 14

2.2 BASEBAND FUNCTION ......................................................................................................................................................... 14

3 MECHANIC FEATURES .................................................................................................. 16

3.1 DIMENSIONS 16

3.2 HEAT-DISSIPATION DESIGN ................................................................................................................................................... 17

4 DESCRIPTION OF PINS .................................................................................................. 18

4.1 DEFINITION OF PIN SIGNALS ................................................................................................................................................ 18

4.1.1 PIN CONFIGURATION DIAGRAM ................................................................................................................................. 18

4.1.2 PIN DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................................................... 18

4.2 FEATURE OF DIGITAL POWER LEVEL ........................................................................................................................................ 20

4.3 DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR PIN SIGNALS .................................................................................................................................... 21

4.4 POWER SUPPLY ................................................................................................................................................................. 21

4.4.1 GND INTERFACE ..................................................................................................................................................... 21

4.4.2 POWER SUPPLY ....................................................................................................................................................... 21

4.5 WAKEUP_IN SIGNAL ........................................................................................................................................................ 22

4.6 WAKEUP_OUT SIGNAL .................................................................................................................................................... 23

4.7 W_DISABLE_N SIGNAL .................................................................................................................................................... 24

4.8 RESET_IN SIGNAL ............................................................................................................................................................ 24

4.9 LED_WWAN_N SIGNAL ................................................................................................................................................... 25

4.10 (U)SIM CARD INTERFACE ................................................................................................................................ .................. 26

4.11 USB INTERFACE ............................................................................................................................................................... 27

4.12 UART INTERFACE ............................................................................................................................................................ 28

4.12.1 DESCRIPTION OF PINS ............................................................................................................................................ 28

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4.12.2 ELECTRIC FEATURE ................................................................................................................................................. 28

5 POWER INTERFACE DESIGN GUIDELINE .................................................................................. 31

5.1 GENERAL DESIGN RULES ...................................................................................................................................................... 31

5.2 POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENT ............................................................................................................................................. 31

5.3 CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS OF POWER SUPPLY OUTPUT ................................................................................................................. 32

5.4 Recommended Power Reference Circuit ...................................................................................................................... 32

6 RF ANTENNA DESIGN GUIDE ........................................................................................... 34

6.1 ANTENNA INTERFACE .......................................................................................................................................................... 34

6.2 ANTENNA INDEXES ............................................................................................................................................................. 35

6.3 TEST METHODS FOR WHOLE-SET ANTENNA OTA ..................................................................................................................... 36

7 RELATED TEST .......................................................................................................... 37

7.1 OPERATING & STORAGE TEMPERATURE .................................................................................................................................. 37

7.2 GNSS TECHNICAL PARAMETERS ............................................................................................................................................ 37

7.3 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE ................................................................ ................................................................ .................. 37

7.4 ME3630-C TEST .............................................................................................................................................................. 38

7.4.1 OPERATING CURRENT ............................................................................................................................................... 38

7.4.2 RF OUTPUT POWER ................................................................................................................................ ................. 38

7.4.3 RF RECEIVING SENSITIVITY ......................................................................................................................................... 39

7.5 ME3630-U TEST .............................................................................................................................................................. 39

7.5.1 CURRENT CONSUMPTION .......................................................................................................................................... 39

7.5.2 RF OUTPUT POWER ................................................................................................................................ ................. 40

7.5.3 RF RECEIVING SENSITIVITY ......................................................................................................................................... 40

7.6 ME3630-E TEST .............................................................................................................................................................. 41

7.6.1 CURRENT CONSUMPTION .......................................................................................................................................... 41

7.6.2 RF OUTPUT POWER ................................................................................................................................ ................. 41

7.6.3 RF RECEIVING SENSITIVITY ......................................................................................................................................... 42

7.7 ME3630-J2A TEST ........................................................................................................................................................... 42

7.7.1 CURRENT CONSUMPTION .......................................................................................................................................... 42

7.7.2 RF OUTPUT POWER ................................................................................................................................ ................. 43

7.7.3 RF RECEIVING SENSITIVITY ......................................................................................................................................... 43

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FIGURES

Figure 2–1 System Connection Diagram.............................................................................................. 15

Figure 3–1 PCI Express Mini Card Dimensions .................................................................................... 16

Figure 3–2 Thickness of PCI Express Mini Card ................................................................................... 16

Figure 4–1 PIN Distribution Diagram ................................................................................................... 18

Figure 4–2 GND Signal Connection ...................................................................................................... 21

Figure 4–3 WAKEUP_IN input sequence ............................................................................................. 22

Figure 4–4 Reference Connection Circuit of WAKEUP_IN Signal ........................................................ 22

Figure 4–5 Reference Connection Circuit of WAKEUP_OUT Signal ..................................................... 23

Figure 4–6 PIN1(WAKEUP_OUT) output sequence ............................................................................. 24

Figure 4–7 Reference Circuit Design of RESET_IN Signal ..................................................................... 25

Figure 4–8 Resetting signal .................................................................................................................. 25

Figure 4–9 Reference Design Circuit of LED_WWAN_N ...................................................................... 25

Figure 4–10 Connection Circuit of U(S)IM Card Signal ........................................................................ 26

Figure 4–11 USIM_DET pin logic .......................................................................................................... 27

Figure 4–12 Connection Circuit of USB Signal ..................................................................................... 28

Figure 4–13 Module Serial Port & AP Application Processor .............................................................. 29

Figure 4–14 The connection of UART and Standard RS-232-C interface ............................................. 29

Figure 4–15 UART level shifter from 1.8V to 3.3V ............................................................................... 30

Figure 5–1 Power Supply Current and Voltage Change under EDGE/GPRS ........................................ 32

Figure 5–2 Add storage capacitor to Module power supply terminal ................................................ 32

Figure 5–3 DC/DC Switching Power Supply ......................................................................................... 33

Figure 5–4 LDO Power Supply ............................................................................................................. 33

Figure 6–1 Antennal Interface Diagram .............................................................................................. 34

Figure 6–2 RF Interface Testing Console (U.FL-R-SMT1 (80) of HRS Corporation) .............................. 34

Figure 6–3 Testing Cable...................................................................................................................... 35

Figure 6–4 Profile Dimensions of RF antenna console ........................................................................ 35

Figure 6–5 The OTA test system of CTIA ............................................................................................. 36

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TABLES

Table 2-1 Information of ME3630 mini-PCIE .............................................................................................................. 13

Table 2-2 Major Technical Parameters .................................................................................................................... 14

Table 4-1 PIN Definitions ......................................................................................................................................... 18

Table 4-2 Power Level of IO Interface ....................................................................................................................... 20

Table 4-3 WAKEUP_IN definition ......................................................................................................................... 22

Table 4-4 WAKEUP_OUT definition ..................................................................................................................... 23

Table 4-5 Definition and Description of W_DISABLE_N Signal ...................................................................................... 24

Table 4-6 Definition and Description of RESET_IN Signal ................................ ............................................................. 24

Table 4-7 Description of LED_WWAN_N Status .......................................................................................................... 25

Table 4-8 Definition and Description of USIM Card Signal ........................................................................................... 26

Table 4-9 Definition and Description of USB Interface ................................................................................................ 27

Table 4-10 Definition of UART Signal ......................................................................................................................... 28

Table 7-1 Product Temperature Range .................................................................................................................... 37

Table 7-2 GNSS Technical Parameters ....................................................................................................................... 37

Table 7-3 ESD ......................................................................................................................................................... 38

Table 7-4 Averaged standby DC power consumption [1] ............................................................................................. 38

Table 7-5 Averaged working current [1] ................................................................................................ .................... 38

Table 7-6 Averaged working current [2] .................................................................................................................... 38

Table 7-7 Conducted RF Output Power ..................................................................................................................... 38

Table 7-8 Conducted RF Receiving Sensitivity [1] ........................................................................................................ 39

Table 7-9 Conducted RF Receiving Sensitivity [2] ........................................................................................................ 39

Table 7-10 Averaged standby DC power consumption [1] ................................................................................... 39

Table 7-11 Averaged working current [1] ............................................................................................................. 39

Table 7-12 Averaged working current [2] ............................................................................................................. 40

Table 7-13 Conducted RF Output Power ............................................................................................................. 40

Table 7-14 Conducted RF Receiving Sensitivity Typical Value [1] ....................................................................... 40

Table 7-15 Conducted RF Receiving Sensitivity Typical Value [2] ....................................................................... 40

Table 7-16 Averaged standby DC power consumption [1] ................................................................................... 41

Table 7-17 Averaged working current [1] ............................................................................................................. 41

Table 7-18 Averaged working current [2] ............................................................................................................. 41

Table 7-19 Averaged working current [3] .................................................................................................................. 41

Table 7-20 Conducted RF Output Power ............................................................................................................. 41

Table 7-21 Conducted RF Receiving Sensitivity Typical Value [1] ....................................................................... 42

Table 7-22 Conducted RF Receiving Sensitivity Typical Value [2] ....................................................................... 42

Table 7-23 Conducted RF Receiving Sensitivity Typical Value [3] ....................................................................... 42

Table 7-24 Averaged standby DC power consumption [1] ................................................................................... 42

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Table 7-25 Averaged working current [1] ............................................................................................................. 42

Table 7-26 Averaged working current [2] ............................................................................................................. 43

Table 7-27 Conducted RF Output Power ............................................................................................................. 43

Table 7-28 Conducted RF Receiving Sensitivity Typical Value [1] ....................................................................... 43

Table 7-29 Conducted RF Receiving Sensitivity Typical Value [2] ....................................................................... 44

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1 ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

1.1 APPLICATION SCOPE

This document is applicable as the hardware development guide of GOSUNCN ME3630 mini-PCIe modules (hereinafter referred to as

the ME3630 module).

ME3630 mini-PCIE is one module of GOSUNCN mini-PCIE Series currently.

This document is intended for GOSUNCN customers to quickly understand ME3630 module interface specifications, electrical and

mechanical details.

1.2 PURPOSE

This document provides the hardware solutions and development fundamentals for a product with the module. By reading this

document, the user can have an overall knowledge of module and a clear understanding of the technical parameters. With this

document, the user can successfully fulfill the application and development of wireless 4G Internet product or equipment.

Besides the product features and technical parameters, this document also provides the product reliability tests and related testing

standards, service function implementation flow, RF performance indexes, and guide on the design of user circuits, to provide the

user with a complete design reference.

1.3 EVALUATION BOARD

In order to help you to develop applications with ME3630-PCIe, GOSUNCN supplies an evaluation board GE2015, RS-232 to USB

cable, USB data cable, power adapter, antenna and other peripherals to control or test the module. For details, please refer to the related document [GOSUNCN GE2015 Dev Board User Guide].

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ME3630 PCIe PID

RF support

RF Band

Transmit Frequency (TX)

Receive Frequency (RX)

U1A_MP0&U1A_MP

1(CAT4)

U1C_MP0&U1C_MP1

(CAT1)

LTE FDD

1850 to 1910 MHz

1930 to 1990 MHz

1710 to 1755 MHz

2110 to 2155 MHz

824 to 849 MHz

869 to 894 MHz

B12

698 to 716 MHz

728 to 746 MHz

B17

704 to 716 MHz

734 to 746 MHz

WCDMA

1850 to 1910 MHz

1930 to 1990 MHz

824 to 849 MHz

869 to 894 MHz

E1C_MP0&E1C_MP1(

CAT4)

E1C_MP0&E1C_MP1(

CAT1)

LTE FDD

1920 to 1980 MHz

2110 to 2170 MHz

1710 to 1785 MHz

1805 to 1880 MHz

2500 to 2570 MHz

2620 to 2690 MHz

880 to 915 MHz

925 to 960 MHz

B20

832 to 862MHz

791 to 821 MHz

WCDMA

1920 to 1980 MHz

2110 to 2170 MHz

880 to 915 MHz

925 to 960 MHz

GSM

1710 to 1785 MHz

1805 to 1880 MHz

880 to 915 MHz

925 to 960 MHz

J2A_MP0&J2A_MP1(

Cat 4)

J2AS_MP0&J2AS_MP

1(Cat 1)

LTE FDD

1920 to 1980 MHz

2110 to 2170 MHz

1710 to 1785 MHz

1805 to 1880 MHz

824 to 849 MHz

869 to 894 MHz

2500 to 2570 MHz

2620 to 2690 MHz

880 to 915 MHz

925 to 960 MHz

B18

815 to 830 MHz

860 to 875 MHz

B19

830 to 845 MHz

875 to 890 MHz

B21

1447.9 to 1462.9 MHz

1459.9 to 1510.9 MHz

WCDMA

1920 to 1980 MHz

2110 to 2170 MHz

824 to 849 MHz

869 to 894 MHz

2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW

ME3630 mini-PCIe is LTE wireless Internet modules with PCI Express Mini Card interface. It is widely applied to but not limited the

various products and equipment such as laptops, vehicle-mounted terminals, and electric devices, by providing data services.

Customer can choose the dedicated type based on the wireless network and function configuration. The following table shows the

entire radio band configuration of the ME3630 mini-PCIe series.

Table 2-1 Information of ME3630 mini-PCIE

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830 to 840 MHz

875 to 885 MHz

880 to 915 MHz

925 to 960 MHz

B19

830 to 845 MHz

875 to 890 MHz

Name

Parameter Item

Specifications

Mechanical Feature

Dimensions

About 51mm×31mm×4.75 mm

Weight

About 10.0g

Form Factor

PCI Express Mini Card

Baseband

USIM/SIM

3V SIM card and 1.8V SIM card

USB Version

USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED, the data transfer rate can reach up to 480 Mbps.

Power supply

3.0~4.0V(Typ.3.3V/3.8V)

LED pin

Support

Max. transmitter power

WCDMA Bands: 24 +1/-3dBm (Power Class 3)

GSM Band 8: 33±2dBm (Power Class 4)

GSM Band 3: 30±2dBm (Power Class 1)

LTE: +23dBm +2.7/-2.7dB (Power Class 3)

TD-SCDMA : 24 +1/-3dBm (Power Class 2)

Receiving sensitivity

WCDMA Band 1: ≤-106.7 dBm

GSM Band 3/ Band 8: ≤-102dBm

TD SCDMA Band34/39 : : ≤-107.3dBm

Main Antenna interface

Support, Provide Antenna Connector

Receive Diversity Antenna

Support, Provide Antenna Connector

GPS Antenna

Support, Provide Antenna Connector

2.1 TE CHNICAL PARAME TERS

The major features of ME3630 mini-PCIE can be described from the aspects of mechanic feature, base band, radio frequency,

technical standard and environment feature. The table below is a list of the major technical parameters and features supported by

products.

Table 2-2 Major Technical Parameters

2.2 BASE BAND FUNC TION

The baseband part of module mainly includes the following signal groups: USB signal, SIM card signal, Analog Voice signal,

WAKEUP_OUT wakeup (PC) signal, working status indicator signal WWAN_LED_N, RF switch control signal W_DISABLE_N, whole-set

reset signal PERST_N, power and grounding. Meanwhile, the product also provides the main antenna, GPS antenna and the Dx

antenna. Figure below is a system connection diagram.

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REVISION HISTORY

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

SAFETY INFORMATION

CONTENTS

TABLES

1 ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

1.1 APPLICATION SCOPE

1.2 PURPOSE

1.3 EVALUATION BOARD

2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW

2.1 TE CHNICAL PARAME TERS

2.2 BASE BAND FUNC TION