Hiber CN2 User Manual
User Manual
HBR-DS-19001 - March 2019 (version 1.1)
Key features
Hiberband modem
• Compact, ultra low-power SMT
module design
• Hiberband RF signal and
baseband processing
• Interface for direct connection of
a GNSS receiver module
• Geolocation-based satellite
tracking algorithm
• Serial UART-based host
processor interface
Functional description
The Hiberband modem is a highly integrated, low-power communications front-end designed for global delivery
of sensor data through Hiber’s satellite-based Hiberband Low-Power Global Area Network (LPGAN). Designed as
a compact, solderable SMT module, it is straightforward to integrate in IoT devices. The application host processor
of the IoT device interacts with the Hiberband modem through a UART-based serial interface using a commandresponse protocol.
The Hiberband modem operates in one of several modes, each with their own distinctive power consumption
pattern:
• Hibernation Mode: the Hiberband modem will be in this mode most the time; with exception of its internal
real-time clock, all systems are shut off.
• Host Communication Mode: the Hiberband modem has activated the minimal set of functions needed to
receive instructions (e.g. to submit sensor data for transmission) from the application host processor.
• Geo-location Mode: the Hiberband modem will autonomously activate a connected GNSS receiver to re-
determine its current location to stay synchronized with the Hiberband network of orbiting satellites.
• Hiberband Listen Mode: the Hiberband modem has activated its receiver in anticipation of a satellite
passing overhead.
• Hiberband Transmission Mode: the Hiberband modem has activated its Hiberband transmitter to send
sensor data to a satellite in range.
The highly energy-efficient operation of the Hiberband modem is supported by an advanced orbit prediction
algorithm that allows it to remain in hibernation mode until one of the Hiberband satellites becomes ’visible’ to
the The highly energy-efficient operation of the Hiberband-enabled IoT device. The optimal communication
window is determined by the current geographic location of the device; to keep track of the actual location, the
Hiberband modem is equipped with an interface for direct control of a suitable GNSS receiver. This geo-position
information acquired by the Hiberband modem is also available to the IoT device application through the host
processor interface.
For the integration details of the Hiberband LPGAN modem in your IoT device, please refer to the Hiber System
Integration Manual (on support.hiber.global).
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HBR-DS-19001: Hiberband modem product datasheet
B1
C1
D1
E1
G1
F1
H1
J1
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6
A7
A8 A9 A10
K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K6 K7 K8 K9 K10
B10
C10
D10
E10
G10
F10
H10
J10
1 Hiberband modem pin-assignment
The pin numbering scheme of the Hiberband LPGAN modem (bottom
view) is shown in figure 1. The module footprint is a Land Grid Array (LGA)
that allows soldering onto a printed circuit board (PCB) using standard
reflow manufacturing techniques.
The pin function assignment is given in table 1.
Figure 1: Hiberband modem pin numbering scheme
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Function Pin name I/O Description Hiberband modem pin numbers
Power/RF VCC I Supply voltage A1, A2, B1, B10
GND n/a Ground A3, A4, A5, A6, A8, A9, A10, E10, K3, K6, K7, K10
ANTENNA n/a Hiberband antenna A7
System HOST_RXD I Host UART receive K4
HOST_TXD O Host UART transmit K5
WKUPn I System wake-up F1
RESETn I System reset J10
IRQn O System interrupt request D10
GNSS
GNSS_EN O GNSS module enable G1
GNSS_TP O GNSS module time pulse E1
GNSS_RXD I GNSS UART receive H1
GNSS_TXD O GNSS UART transmit J1
Debug DBG_RXD I Debug UART receive K9
DBG_TXD O Debug UART transmit K8
Reserved - n/a Reserved for internal or future use.
Table 1: Hiberband modem pin assignment overview
C1, C10, D1, F10, G10, H10, K1, K2
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HBR-DS-19001: Hiberband modem product datasheet
2 Product specifications
Stressing the Hiberband modem above one or more of the ratings listed in the Absolute
Maximum Ratings section may cause permanent damage. These are stress ratings only.
Operating the Hiberband modem at these or at any conditions other than those specified in
the Operating Conditions sections of the specification should be avoided. Exposure to
Absolute Maximum Rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Operating conditions ranges define those limits within which the functionality of the device is
guaranteed.
Where application information is given, it is advisory only and does not form part of the
specification.
Unless otherwise specified, all operating conditions are valid at an ambient operating temperature
of +25 °C.
2.1 Absolute maximum ratings
The absolute maximum ratings of the Hiberband modem given in table 2 apply over the operating temperature
range (for reasons of brevity the acronym HB is used for ’Hiberband’).
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Parameter Description Condition Min Max Unit
VCC Supply voltage DC voltage at VCC pins -0.3 4.0 V
WKUP WKUP input voltage DC voltage at WKUP pin -0.3 4.0 V
RESET RESET input voltage DC voltage at RESET pin -0.3 4.0 V
UART UART input voltages DC voltage at RXD pins -0.3 4.0 V
HB antenna power Input RF power at HB antenna -8 dBm
HB antenna ruggedness Output RF load mismatch at HB antenna 20:1 VSWR
T
storage
Table 2: Absolute maximum ratings
Storage temperature -40 +85 °C
The Hiberband modem is not protected against overvoltages or reversed voltages. If
necessary, voltage spikes exceeding the power supply voltage specification as given in the
table above must be limited to values within the specified boundaries by using appropriate
protection measures.
2.2 Operating temperature ranges
The following temperature ranges are defined for operation of the Hiberband modem:
• Normal operating temperature: the Hiberband modem is fully functional and meets all its product
specifications across the specified temperature range.
• Extended operating temperature: the Hiberband modem is fully functional but RF performance may be
degraded.
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