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HUAWEI E870 HSPA Data Card V100R001
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About This Document
Prepared by
Reviewed by
Approved by
Summary
Liu Jun 43364,
Xie Juan 00102126
Xieguifu2777,
heyongquan33575,
pengyulong41654,
zhou tao tao 45174,
This document provides information about the major functions, supported services,
system architecture, and technical references of HUAWEI E870 HSPA USB Modem
(hereinafter referred to as the E870).
This document includes:
Chapter Details
1 Overview The supported network modes, basic services and
functions, and the appearance of the E870.
2 Features The supported features and technical
specifications of the E870.
3 Services and Applications The services and applications of the E870.
4 System Architecture The architecture of the E870.
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Chapter Details
5 Packing List The technical references of the E870.
6 Technical Reference The items contained in the package of the E870.
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History
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01 Creation 2007-03-14 Xxx xxx Xxx xxxxxx
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A Acronyms and Abbreviations......................................................................................23
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HUAWEI E870 HSPA Data Card V100R001
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1 Overview
HUAWEI E870 Data Card (hereinafter referred to as the E870) is a multi-mode
wireless terminal for mobile professionals.
The E870 supports the following standards:
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High speed downlink packet access (HSDPA)
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High speed uplink packet access (HSUPA)
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Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS)
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Global system for mobile communications (GSM)
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General packet radio service (GPRS)
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Enhanced data rates for global evolution (EDGE)
The E870 supports the following services:
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WCDMA/EDGE/GPRS packet switched (PS) domain data services and short
messaging service (SMS)
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WCDMA/GSM circuit switched (CS) domain SMS
You can insert the E870 to the ExpressCard interface of a laptop. In the service area
of the HSPA/WCDMA/GPRS/EDGE/GSM network, your can surf the Internet and
send/receive messages or e-mails cordlessly. With fast speed, reliable performance,
and easy operation of the E870, you can experience more in mobile life.
Figure 1-1 shows the profile of the E870.
Figure 1-1 E870 profile
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2.1 Main Features
The E870 supports the following:
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UMTS FDD Band I, UMTS FDD Band II, UMTS FDD Band V
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GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850 MHz/900 MHz/1800 MHz/1900 MHz
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WCDMA 2100MHz receive diversity
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HSDPA PS domain service of up to 7.2 Mbit/s downlink (DL)
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HSUPA PS domain service of up to 2 Mbit/s uplink (UL)
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WCDMA PS domain data service of up to 384 kbit/s UL/DL
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EDGE PS domain data service of up to 236.8 kbit/s UL/DL
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GPRS PS domain data service of up to 85.6 kbit/s UL/DL
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CS domain SMS based on WCDMA/GSM and SMS group sending
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PS domain data service based on WCDMA/EDGE/GPRS
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PS domain SMS based on WCDMA/EDGE/GPRS and SMS group sending
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High-capacity SMS inbox
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PC/SC Driver function
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The Plug&Play function that the driver is installed when the E870 is inserted to a
laptop
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2 Features
2.2 Technical Specifications
2.2.1 Hardware
Table 2-1 lists the hardware specifications of the E870.
Table 2-1 Hardware specifications
Item Description
Technical
standards
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HSDPA/WCDMA: 3GPP FDD R5, HSUPA R6
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GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 3GPP R4
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Operating
frequency
UMTS FDD Band V
UMTS FDD Band II
UMTS FDD Band I
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850 MHz
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900 MHz
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 1800 MHz
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UL: 824–849 MHz
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DL: 869–894 MHz
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UL: 1850–1910 MHz
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DL: 1930–1990 MHz
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UL: 1920–1980 MHz
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DL: 2110–2170 MHz
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UL: 824–849 MHz
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DL: 869–894 MHz
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UL: 880–915 MHz
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DL: 925–960 MHz
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UL: 1710–1785 MHz
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DL: 1805–1880 MHz
External
interface
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GSM/GPRS/EDGE 1900 MHz
UL: 1850–1910 MHz
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DL: 1930–1990 MHz
ExpressCard interface ExpressCard Standard 1.1,
ExpressCard/54 or
ExpressCard/34 Slot
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LED
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When the E870 is inserted to
the ExpressCard slot of a
laptop, the LED blinks the
green light. The LED is on for
100 ms and off for 100 ms.
Then it is on for 100 ms and
off for 2700 ms.
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When the E870 registers to
the GSM/GPRS network, the
LED blinks the green light.
The LED is on for 100 ms and
off for 2900 ms.
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When the E870 registers to
the UMTS network, the LED
blinks the blue light. The LED
is on for 100 ms and off for
2900 ms.
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When the E870 connects to
the GPRS/EDGE network, the
LED is always on and in
green.
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When the E870 connects to
the UMTS network, the LED is
always on and in blue.
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When the E870 connects to
the HSDPA network, the LED
is always on and in cyan.
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When the E870 is removed
from a laptop, the LED is off.
Antenna interface SSMB
SIM/USIM card interface Standard 6-pin SIM card
interface
Maximum
transmitting
power
Static
receiving
sensitivity
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WCDMA/HSPA 2100MHz/1900MHz/850MHz: + 24 dBm (Power
Class 3)
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GSM/GPRS 850MHz/900 MHz: +33 dBm (Power Class 4)
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GSM/GPRS 1800 MHz/1900 MHz: +30 dBm (Power Class 1)
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EDGE 850MHz/900 MHz: +27 dBm (Power Class E2)
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EDGE 1800 MHz/1900 MHz: + 26 dBm (Power Class E2)
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WCDMA/HSPA 2100 MHz/1900MHz/850MHz: compliant with
3GPP TS 25.101 (R5)
PIN management: activate/deactivate PIN, PIN lock,
changing PIN, unblocking PIN by using the PUK.
Note:
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PIN = personal identification number
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PUK = PIN unblocking key
All band
GSM 850 MHz/900 MHz/1800 MHz/1900 MHz
WCDMA 850 MHz/1900 MHz/2100 MHz
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3.1 SMS
3 Services and Applications
The E870 features the following:
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SMS based on GSM/WCDMA CS domain.
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SMS based on GPRS/WCDMA PS domain.
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On the dashboard, you can select a bearing domain for message sending: PS or CS.
The E870 supports message writing/sending/receiving/group sending. You can
manage messages through the dashboard. Also, you can import/export messages
between the SIM/USIM card and a laptop.
3.2 Data Service
The E870 supports the following data services:
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CS domain data service based on WCDMA/GSM
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PS domain data service based on HSDPA/WCDMA/EDGE/GPRS
You can send/receive e-mails, surf the Internet, and download files through an
established wireless data channel.
Enter *99# or *98# to launch the PS domain data service. On the dashboard, you can
select a network type for the PS domain data service. The operation procedures of the
CS domain data service are similar as that of the PS domain data service except the
access number. Contact your service provider to get the access number.
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4.1 System Architecture
Figure 4-1 shows the diagram of the system architecture.
Figure 4-1 System architecture diagram
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4 System Architecture
Radio
frequency
module
Baseband
signal
processing
E870
Application
system
Protocol
stack
processing
Bottom layer
drivers
(including
USB driver)
User
Interface
DMSS
Platform service subsystem
Express Card
USB Interface
Hardware
module
USB
Interface
PC/Laptop
Application
management
USB
Driver
Background
module
PC
driver
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4.2 Functional Modules
Radio Frequency (RF) Module
It sends/receives radio signals and modulates/demodulates between RF signals and
baseband signals.
Baseband Signal Processing
It processes HSDPA/WCDMA/EDGE/GPRS/GSM baseband digital signals, including:
Modulate/Demodulate HSDPA/WCDMA baseband, Modulate/Demodulate
EDGE/GPRS/GSM baseband, Encode/Decode HSDPA/WCDMA channel,
Encode/Decode EDGE/GPRS/GSM channel.
Bottom Layer Driver
It drives peripherals and implements the Plug&Play function. Peripherals include
universal serial bus (USB), LED and SIM/USIM.
Platform Service Subsystem
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It initializes programs, diagnoses, downloads data and serves as a watchdog.
Protocol Stack System
It processes Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols of HSDPA/WCDMA/GSM/GPRS/EDGE.
Application System
It sends laptop commands to the bottom layer protocol for processing and returns the
value to the laptop. Current application includes call management, message
management, and CS/PS domain service management.
User Interface
It provides interfaces to connect peripherals. Interfaces are for LED, SIM/USIM, and
external antenna.
Express Card USB
It provides the USB interface as defined in the ExpressCard Standard. USB driver
function is realized on a laptop. The functions help exchange information between the
dashboard and the E870.
Application Management
It realizes the message sending/receiving function on a laptop. It provides the CS/PS
domain Web-browsing interface. Also, it refreshes the E870 status periodically.
.
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5 Packing List
Table 5-1 lists the packing list of the E870.
Table 5-1 Packing list
Item Quantity Remarks
HUAWEI E870 data card 1 Standard
Adapter 1 Standard
HUAWEI E870 data card quick start 1 Standard
Certificate of conformance 1 Standard
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6 Technical Reference
6.1 Layer 1 Specifications (Physical)
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Examples of Channel Coding and Multiplexing TR 25.944 (V3.3.0)
UE Interlayer Procedures in Connected Mode TS 25.303 (V3.6.0)
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UE Procedures in Idle Mode TS 25.304 (V3.5.0)
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RRC Protocol Specification TS 25.331 (V3.5.0)
6.4 Layer 3 NAS/Core Network (MCM)
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Architectural Requirements for Release 1999 TS 23.121 (V3.5.1)
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NAS Functions Related to Mobile Station (MS) in Idle Mode TS 23.122 (V3.5.0)
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Mobile Radio Interface Signaling Layer 3–General Aspects TS 24.007 (V3.6.0)
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Mobile Radio Interface Layer 3 Specification–Core Network TS 24.008 (V3.6.0)
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PP SMS Support on Mobile Radio Interface TS24.011 (V3.5.0)
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6.5 GSM Protocol Specifications
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Mobile Radio Interface Layer 3 Specification, Radio Resource Control Protocol
TS 04.18 (V8.10.0)
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Mobile Station–Base Station System (MS–BSS) interface; Data Link (DL) Layer
Specification TS 04.06 (V8.11.0)
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Digital Cellular Telecommunications System (Phase 2+); Multiplexing and
Multiple Access on the Radio Path TS 05.02 (V8.9.0)
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Technical Specification Group GERAN; Channel coding TS 05.03 (V8.6.1)
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Digital Cellular Telecommunications System (Phase 2+); Radio Subsystem Link
Control TS 05.08 (V8.a.0)
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Digital Cellular Telecommunications System (Phase 2+); Radio Subsystem
Synchronization TS 05.10 (V8.8.0)
6.6 GPRS Protocol Specifications
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Overall Description of the GPRS Radio Interface; stage 2 TS 3.64 (V8.8.0)
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Mobile Radio Interface Layer 3 Specification TS 04.08 (V8.0.0)
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Mobile Radio Interface Layer 3 Specification: Radio Resource Control Protocol
TS 04.18 (V8.10.0)
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General Packet Radio Service (GPRS): Mobile Station (MS)–Base Station
System (BSS) interface; Radio Link Control/Medium Access Control (RLC/MAC)
protocol TS 04.60 (V8.10.0)
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Mobile Station–Serving GPRS Support Node (MS-SGSN) Logical Link Control
(LLC) Layer Specification TS 04.64 (V8.6.0)
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Mobile Station–Serving GPRS Support Node (MS-SGSN); Subnetwork
Dependent Convergence Protocol (SNDCP) TS 04.65 (V8.1.0)
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Multiplexing and Multiple Access on the Radio Path TS 05.02 (V8.9.0)
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Channel Coding TS 05.03 (V8.6.1)
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Modulation TS 05.04 (V8.3.0)
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Radio Transmission and Reception TS 05.05 (V8.10.0)
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General Packet Radio Service (GPRS); Stage 1 TS 22.060 (V3.5.0)
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Mobile Execution Environment (MexE) TS 23.057 (V3.4.0)
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General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) Service description; stage 2 TS 23.060
(V8.8.0)
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6.7 General Specifications
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UE Capability Requirements TR 21.904 (V3.3.0)
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UE Radio Access Capabilities TR 25.926 (V3.2.0)
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Vocabulary TR 25.990 (V3.0.0)
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Radio Interface Protocol Architecture TS 25.301 (V3.6.0)
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Services Provided by the Physical Layer TS 25.302 (V3.7.0)
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Synchronization in UTRAN Stage 2 TS 25.402 (V3.4.0)
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6.8 Performance/Test Specifications
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UE Radio Transmission and Reception (FDD) TS 25.101 (V3.5.0)
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Common Test Environments for User Equipment (UE) TS 34.108 (V3.2.0)
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Special Conformance Testing Functions TS 34.109 (V3.2.0)