Novatel Wireless NRM EU870D User Manual
PCI Express Mini-card
Integration & Design Guide
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Table of Contents
Reference Documents........ .. ...... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ..... ... ... .. ... .. ... ... ..... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ...... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ....... 7
Notices................................................................................................... ...................................... 9
Getting Started.......................................................................................................................... 13
Product Overview ............ ... .. ... ..... ... ... .. ... .. ... ..... ... ... .. ... .. ... ..... ... ... .. ... ... ..... .. ... ... .. ... ... ..... .. ........ 20
Device Specifications........................................................................ ............................... ........ 23
Integrator Design Elements: Antenna, SIM & SMBus.............................. ... ... ..... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. 32
MobiLink Connection Manager................................................................................................ 44
Appendix C - Regulatory Approval and Compliance ................................... .......................... 73
Appendix D - Reference Parts Specifications......................................................................... 76
Appendix I - Glossary........................................ ....................................................................... 80
PCI Express Mini Card References............................................................................... 7
3GPP References ......................................................................................................... 7
Safety Warning ............................................................................................................. 9
Federal Communications Commission Notice (FCC—United States) ......................... 10
Radio Frequency Exposure Requirements.................................................................. 10
Compliance & Certification Requirements................................................................... 11
Windows Platforms ..................................................................................................... 12
Technical Support Contacts........................................................................................ 12
General ....................................................................................................................... 13
Setting Up ................................................................................................................... 13
HSDPA Module Overview........................................................................................... 20
Ne t w o r k O v e r v i e w .................................................................................................. 21
Application Software Overview.................................................................................... 21
PCI Express Mini Card................................................................................................ 23
Interface Specification................................................................................................. 27
Environmental............................................................................................................. 31
Antenna ...................................................................................................................... 32
SIM Design Guidelines................................................................................................ 35
SM Bus Design Guidelines ......................................................................................... 42
GENERAL FEATURES............................................................................................... 44
MOBILINK™ FEATURES ........................................................................................... 48
FCC (Federal Communication Commission)............................................................... 73
CE (Conformance European)...................................................................................... 74
Table of Figures
Figure 2:
Figure 3: EU860D/EU870D Module.................................................................................. 25
Figure 4: PCIe Minicard Module Envelope........................................................................ 26
Figure 5: Total Radiated Power ........................................................................................ 33
Figure 6: Plug-in SIM (shown from contact side)............................................................... 35
Figure 7: IO driver and pull-ups......................................................................................... 37
Figure 8: Reference circuit................................................................................................ 38
Figure 9: SM Pull-up Configuration................................................................................... 43
EU860D/EU870D Module.................................................................................. 24
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Figure 10: Main MobiLink Display....................................................................................... 45
Figure 11: Skin Design........................................................................................................ 46
Figure 12: On-Line Help...................................................................................................... 47
Figure 13: Status Indication ................................................................................................ 48
Figure 14: 3G Wireless View .............................................................................................. 49
Figure 15: WiFi View........................................................................................................... 50
Figure 16: HotSpot Activation ............................................................................................. 51
Figure 17: Network Connection........................................................................................... 51
Figure 18: Ethernet View .................................................................................................... 52
Figure 19: Connection Button ............................................................................................. 53
Figure 20: 3G Profiles......................................................................................................... 54
Figure 21: Profile Settings................................................................................................... 55
Figure 22: Different Tab Settngs......................................................................................... 55
Figure 23: Profile Wizard Step 1 ......................................................................................... 56
Figure 24: Profile Wizard Step #2 ....................................................................................... 57
Figure 25: Profile Wizard Step #3 ....................................................................................... 57
Figure 26: General Tab....................................................................................................... 58
Figure 27: Mobile Tab......................................................................................................... 59
Figure 28: WiFi Tab ............................................................................................................ 60
Figure 29: WAP Window..................................................................................................... 60
Figure 30: Ethernet Tab...................................................................................................... 61
Figure 31: AP Window ........................................................................................................ 61
Figure 32: CDMA ................................................................................................................ 62
Figure 33: UMTS/HSDPA ................................................................................................... 62
Figure 34: Report Log......................................................................................................... 63
Figure 35: Desktop Transparency....................................................................................... 64
Figure 36: About Dialogue .................................................................................................. 65
Figure 37: Enter PUK.......................................................................................................... 65
Figure 38: Configuration Menu............................................................................................ 65
Figure 39: Quick Access Button Default Functions ............................................................. 66
Figure 40: MobiLink SMS Client.......................................................................................... 67
Figure 41: Compose Message............................................................................................ 69
Figure 42: Address Book .................................................................................................... 71
Figure 43: Select Group Contacts....................................................................................... 72
Figure 44: RF Connector .................................................................................................... 76
Figure 45: Mini PCI Express Connector.............................................................................. 77
Table of Tables
EU860D/870D & E725 Environmental Specification ................................................................... 31
GSM-1900 Test Frequencies...................................................................................................... 33
Table 1: SIM interface signals..................................................................................................... 36
Table 2: VCC electrical requirements.......................................................................................... 36
Table 3: RST electrical requirements.......................................................................................... 36
Table 4: CLK electrical requirements .......................................................................................... 37
Table 5: IO electrical requirements .............................................................................................37
Status Indication ......................................................................................................................... 48
3G Indicators............................................................................................................................... 52
Menu Subjects ............................................................................................................................ 53
General Tab Features................................................................................................................. 58
Mobile Tab Features ................................................................................................................... 59
Identity Properties....................................................................................................................... 62
Report Values ............................................................................................................................. 63
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Mailbox List................................................................................................................................. 67
Fields List.................................................................................................................................... 68
Tool Bar Button........................................................................................................................... 69
Destination Addresses ................................................................................................................ 70
Address Books............................................................................................................................ 71
R&TTE........................................................................................................................................ 74
GSM/GPRS European Regulations ............................................................................................ 75
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Reference Documents
PCI Express Mini Card References
PCI Express Mini Card Electromehcanical Specification Revision 1.0 June 2, 2003
PCI Express Card Electromechancil Specification revision 1.1 March 28
SMBus Specification, Revision 2.0
The I2C-BUS SPECIFICATION Version 2.1 January 2000
3GPP References
The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute
provisions of the present document.
References are either specific (identified by date of publication, edition number, version
number, etc.) or non-specific.
For a specific reference, subsequent revisions do not apply.
For a non-specific reference, the latest version applies. In the case of a reference to a 3GPP
document (including a GSM document), a non-specific reference implicitly refers to the
latest version of that document in the same Release as the present document.
[1] Void.
[2] 3GPP TS 23.038: "Alphabets and language-specific information".
[3] 3GPP TS 23.040: "Technical realization of the Short Message Service (SMS) ".
[4] 3GPP TS 23.041: "Technical realization of the Cell Broadcast Service (CBS)".
[5] 3GPP TS 24.008: "Mobile Radio Interface Layer 3 specification; Core Network
Protocols; Stage 3".
[6] 3GPP TS 24.011: "Short Message Service (SMS) support on mobile radio interface".
[7] 3GPP TS 24.012: "Cell Broadcast Service (CBS) support on the mobile radio
interface".
[8] 3GPP TS 27.001: "General on Terminal Adaptation Functions (TAF) for Mobile
Stations (MS)".
[9] 3GPP TS 27.007: "AT command set for User Equipment (UE)".
[10] 3GPP TS 51.011: "Specification of the Subscriber Identity Module - Mobile
Equipment (SIM - ME) interface".
[11] ITU-T Recommendation V.25ter: "Serial asynchronous automatic dialing and
control".
[12] ITU-T Recommendation V.24: "List of definitions for interchange circuits between
data terminal equipment (DTE) and data circuit-terminating equipment (DCE)".
[13] ITU-T Recommendation E.164: "The international public telecommunication
numbering plan".
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[14] ITU-T Recommendation E.163: "Numbering plan for the international telephone
service".
[15] 3GPP TR 21.905: "Vocabulary for 3GPP Specifications".
[16] 3GPP TS 31.102: "Characteristics of the USIM application.
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Notices
Safety Warning
Neither the E725 nor EU860D / EU870D products may be used in an environment where radio
frequency equipment is prohibited or restricted in its use. This includes aircraft/airports, hospitals,
and other sensitive electronic areas.
Do not operate RF devices in an environment that may be susceptible to radio interference
resulting in danger, specifically:
• Areas where prohibited by the law
• Where explosive atmospheres may be present
• Users are advised not to operate the modem while at a refueling point or service
station.
• Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly
marked.
• Near Medical and life support equipment
• On an aircraft, either on the ground or airborne
• While operating a vehicle
Follow any special rules and regulations and obey all signs and notices. Always
turn off the host device when instructed to do so, or when you suspect that it may
cause interference or danger.
Do not operate your modem in any area where a potentially explosive
atmosphere may exist. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire
resulting in bodily injury or even death. Be aware and comply with all signs and
instructions.
Users are
depots (fuel storage and distribution areas), chemical plants or where blasting
operations are in progress.
Potential
transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as
propane or butane), areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as
grain, dust or metal powders, and any other area where you would normally be
advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
Do not operate your modem in any area where medical equipment, or life support
equipment may be located, or near any equipment that may be susceptible to
any form of radio interference. In such areas, the host communications device
must be turned off. The modem may transmit signals that could interfere with this
equipment.
In addition to FAA requirements, many airline regulations state that you must
suspend wireless operations before boarding an airplane. Please ensure that the
host device is turned off and your modem is removed from the card slot prior to
boarding aircraft in order to comply with these regulations. The modem can
transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard systems and controls.
reminded to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel
locations can include gas stations, below deck on boats, chemical
The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate a wireless data device.
Doing so will detract from the driver or operator's control and operation of that
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vehicle. In some countries, operating such communication devices while in
control of a vehicle is an offence.
Under extended operation the EU870D and EU860D modem will generate a noticeable amount of
heat. Like all PC Cards, the modem generates heat during normal operation and will be heated
by the host computer. For this reason it is recommended that after extended periods of operation,
prior to removal and handling, you allow the modem to cool down.
Federal Communications Commission Notice (FCC—United States)
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.
• Contact your service provider for help.
Warning: Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Novatel
Wireless may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Radio Frequency Exposure Requirements
In general, for the United States market, the embedded modules are treated as “mobile devices”
as per FCC CFR47 paragraph 2.1091. 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 cm is normally maintained between the transmitter’s radiating
structure(s) and the body of the user or nearby persons.”
CE
(Conformité Européenne or European Conformity)
This module will be tested to and conforms to the regulatory requirements of the European Union
and has attained CE Marking. The CE Mark is a conformity marking consisting of the letters "CE".
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The CE Mark applies to products regulated by certain European health, safety and environmental
protection legislation. The CE Mark is obligatory for products it applies to: the manufacturer
affixes the marking in order to be allowed to sell his product in the European market.
Radiocommunications and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Industries (R&TTE)
This is mandatory for European operation and the directive applies to products using the radio
frequency spectrum and all equipment attached to public telecommunications networks.
This product conforms to the essential requirements of the Radiocommunications and
Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (R&TTE) 1999/5/EC with respect to the
following articles:
• 3.1a Safety
• 3.1b EMC
• 3.2 Spectrum
A notified body will determine that this device has properly demonstrated that the requirements of
the directive have been met and has issued a favorable certificate of expert opinion. As such the
device will bear the notified body number (TBD) after the CE Mark.
Compliance & Certification Requirements
PCS Type Certification Review Board (PTCRB)
PTCRB Certification is mandated and the product is technically evaluated to meet the minimum
requirements for registration on the PTCRB Operators’ networks. The purpose of the PTCRB is to
provide the framework within which GSM Mobile Equipment (ME) Type Certification can take
place for members of the PTCRB. The PTCRB process is recommended for all Manufacturers
who wish to have their products operating within the areas served by the PTCRB Operators. This
includes but is not limited to determination of the test specifications and methods to implement
the Type Certification process for GSM Mobile Equipment.
PTCRB type certification will be based on GSM and OMA (Open Mobile Alliance) Specifications
with modifications per North American Standards and additional requirements from FCC rules,
and any other government agency that may have jurisdiction and or competence in the matter.
Additions to the PTCRB Specifications will be developed by the GSM operators. The additions
will be limited to MS-related features. The PTCRB document NAPRD 03 (Permanent Reference
Document) will be modified to include references to the above specifications once they are written
and accepted by majority of the review board.
To learn more about device certifications, please visit the PTCRB Website. You must sign up as
a member to gain access
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Global Certification Forum (GCF),
The Global Certification Forum (GCF) is an independent organization with a wide-ranging
membership of operators, equipment manufacturers and other interested parties. The actions of
the Forum are actively supported by key staff from the Association Technical Projects operation
and by the Association Executive Management Committee.
GCF is recommended but not mandatory for attachment to the European network. It is a
partnership between network operators and terminal manufacturers and allows independent
interoperability validation of the 2G and 3G mobile wireless terminal. GCF is typically required for
formal carrier technical acceptance of the mobile wireless terminal.
Membership of GCF is entirely voluntary. Full GCF membership is open to mobile terminal
manufacturers and network operators. Other interested members of the mobile wireless
community, including test laboratories and test equipment manufacturers, may participate in GCF
as observers.
The current membership includes almost 150 network operators worldwide, more than 35 leading
terminal manufacturers and over 50 test equipment manufactures. Members decide the
organization and administration of the forum at regular Steering Group meetings. Technical
issues associated with testing new terminals and features are reviewed at regular Agreement
Group meetings by manufacturers, test laboratories and other observers.
To learn more about device certifications, please visit the GCF Website
manufacture, terminal names and the date which the terminal was certified. You must sign up as
a member to gain full access.
. The website identifies
Windows Platforms
The Phoenix API will interface with your top level applications and provide the abstraction of the
module specifics to the upper applications. Please refer to the Phoenix API Interface Appendix for
details.
Please refer to the MobiLink Phoenix SDK chapter for details on developing applications and
communicating with the modem on Windows platforms.
Technical Support Contacts
WWW: http://www.nvtl.com/support/index.html
Email: support@novatelwireless.com
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Getting Started
General
The purpose of this document is to provide advance design and integration information to assist
in the integration planning and evaluation of Novatel Wireless PCI Express Mini-cards. This
document is intended to specify key components of the integration tools available for the Novatel
Wireless line of PCI Express Mini-cards.
The E725, EU860D & EU870D are Novatel Wireless’ versatile modules that add WWAN
capability to other devices. They were developed to be integrated into other devices based on the
PCI Express Mini-card specification 1.0.
The E725, EU860D and EU870D will work with all Windows driven laptops given the drivers are
properly installed. When MobiLink™ is installed on a Windows OS system it will automatically
include the drivers necessary to communicate with the PCI Express Mini-card. MobiLink™ is
Novatel’s Windows application manager for the PCI Express Mini Card. MobiLink provides an
easy interface to make a data connection, change operating parameters, and view alerts such as
SMS or signal strength indicator. However, anyone can still install the drivers manually. In
addition, once the drivers are installed, following the Phoenix Client API functions, anyone could
develop their Client side software manager to interact with the PCI Express Mini-card.
When using any of these devices, EU860D, EU870D or the E725, activation is required for the
device to be allowed on the operator’s network. For example, Sprint requires the customer to run
IOTA (Internet Over-The-Air) provisioning to prepare the device to work on the wireless network.
Please refer to the Customer Configuration section on provisioning with IOTA for assistance.
The EU860D and EU870D require a valid SIM card before it can be used on the operator’s
wireless network. Please refer to the Customer Configuration section on PRI for further
information.
Setting Up
The purpose of this section is to assist in the initial connection and provide the reader with
instructions for how to setup and establish communication with the Novatel Wireless line of PCI
Express Mini-card. The following setup guide refers to an HSDPA Mini-card for convenience of
the set up discussion. The same setup is valid for both the HSDPA and EVDO Mini-cards.
Setting up and establishing communication with the Novatel Wireless PCI Express Mini-card
involves:
o Connecting the PCI Express Mini-card to the computer and the Development Board.
o Establishing communication with the PCI Express Mini-card and determining the
computer COM Port being used.
CONNECTING THE PCI EXPRESS MINI-CARD TO THE COMPUTER AND THE
DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Insert the PCI Express Mini-card into the Development Board (Novatel Wireless Part # 01017568)
by sliding the connector end of the Mini-card into the Molex connector. Push down on the
opposite end of the Mini-card until the 2 black locking tabs snap into place.
o Setting up and using the HyperTerminal program to communicate with the Mini-card
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Connect an A to B USB cable from the Development Board to the computer USB port.
When ready to power up the modem, plug the AC wall adaptor that came with the Development
board into the wall.
If desired, the Development Board can be powered by a bench top power supply. See the
Hardware Development Kit section for more details.
Figure 1 – Modem Interface Board and Cables
ESTABLISHING COMMUNICATION WITH THE PCI EXPRESS MINI-CARD AND
DETERMINING THE COMPUTER COM PORT BEING USED
Once the modem is powered up and connected, you should hear a sound indicating the computer
has recognized the modem.
Determining the Computer’s Active Primary COM Port
To verify the computer’s recognition of the modem and to verify which Primary COM Port it is
connected to, navigate to Start\Control Panel\Phone and Modem Options and then click on the
Modems tab within the Phone and Modem Options window. Refer to Figure 2 below.
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Figure 2 – Phone and Modems Options Window
Look for the Novatel Wireless Merlin HSDPA Modem item on the list. To the right of this item in
the ‘Attached To’ column, you will see a COM port number - make a note of this Primary COM
Port Number. If you do not see any COM No. for this item and you only see “Not Present”, then
this indicates that the modem is not being recognized and is not attached to a COM Port on the
computer. In this case, make sure the USB and power cable are properly connected at both
ends. If the modem has properly booted up, with no SIM in the SIM holder, the WAN LED on the
Development Board should be blinking at a steady rate. If there is a SIM in the SIM Holder, the
LED will be solid green.
Determining the Computer’s Active Secondary or Status COM Port
To verify which Secondary, or Status COM Port the modem is connected to, navigate to
Start\Control Panel\System. After you have double-clicked on the System Icon, click on the
Hardware Tab within the System Properties window. Now click on the Device Manager tab. In
the Device Manager window, click on the “+” beside Modems to expand this item. You should
now see the Novatel Wireless Expedite HSDPA Modem, or something similar listed here. Refer
to Figure 3 below. Now click on the “+” beside Ports (COM & LPT) to expand this item. You
should now see the Novatel Wireless Expedite HSDPA Status Port (COM XX) listed here. This is
the Secondary or Status COM port Number. Again, refer to Figure 3 below. Make a note of this
Port Number.
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Figure 3 – Device Manager Window Showing the Computer’s Active Status COM Port
SETTING UP HYPERTERMINAL TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE MODEM
Ensure that the Mini-card is still powered on with a USB connection to the computer, and that it is
recognized by the computer as per the previous step.
Open up a HyperTerminal session by navigating to
Start\All Programs\Accessories\Communications\HyperTerminal.
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Type in a Connection Description title, such as the Active Primary COM Port number that was
identified earlier - click ‘OK’. See Figure 4 below as an example:
Figure 4 – HyperTerminal Connection Description Window
In the “Connect Using” pull down menu, select the proper COM port (Primary COM port number),
that the computer is using to communicate with the modem, then click ‘OK’. See the example in
Figure 5 below:
Figure 5 – HyperTerminal COM Port Selection Window
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When the ‘COM XX Properties’ window comes up, just click on OK as there is no need to select
or modify any of these settings. Refer to Figure 6 below:
Figure 6 – HyperTerminal Properties Window
Now the modem should be automatically connected, as will be indicated in the bottom left corner
of the HyperTerminal window. To further ensure there is communication to the modem, type
“ATI” and press ENTER. The modem manufacturer, model number, FW revision and IMEI
information will then be returned as is shown in Figure 7 below.
If no information is returned in the HyperTerminal window after typing ATI, then click on the
Disconnect tab at the top of the HyperTerminal window (or click on Call\Disconnect). Reconnect
by clicking on the Connect tab at the top of the HyperTerminal window (or click on Call\Connect).
Now type ATE which will enable the “echo” function of the modem and therefore will allow the
characters typed in the HyperTerminal window to be displayed. Once this has been done, retype
the ATI command and all the modem information should now be displayed in the HyperTerminal
window.
Figure 7 – HyperTerminal Communication Window
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Product Overview
The purpose of this section is to provide a high level overview of the EU860D & EU870D HSDPA
and E725 EVDO module.
HSDPA Module Overview
The EU860D is primarily targeted for the North American market while the EU870D is primarily
targeted for the European market. They are both wireless modem modules designed to be
embedded into laptop computers and other host devices.
The EU870D will operate in the 850/900/1800/1900 GPRS/EDGE bands and in the
850/1900/2100D UMTS/HSDP A band. The 2100 band supports receive diversity as indicated by
the “D” appended to the bands frequency. The EU870D is built on the MSM6280/RF Platform D
chipset from Qualcomm™ with Equalizer and receive Diversity supported. This product will be
commercially launched operating up to 3.6 Mbps and will be capable of future upgrade to
7.2Mbps.
The EU860D will operate in the 850/900/1800/1900 GPRS/EDGE bands, and 850D/1900D/21200
UMTS/HSDPA band. The 850D/1900D bands supports receive diversity as indicated by the “D”
appended to the bands frequency. The EU860D is built on the MSM6280/RF Platform D chipset
from Qualcomm
commercially launched operating up to 3.6 Mbps and will be capable of future upgrade to
7.2Mbps.
The modules will be compatible with Windows™ compliant applications including VPN, e-mail,
and web browsing.
The core protocol stack will be supplied by Qualcomm™ and contains UMTS, HSDPA, GPRS
and EDGE technologies. Around this core, Novatel Wireless has created the firmware drivers that
provide access to the hardware on the embedded modem. The feature set is comprised of the
data device features supported in the Qualcomm™ protocol stack.
The hardware consists of a PCI Express Mini Card compliant interface (except as detailed
herein), a baseband chipset from Qualcomm™, an RF radio chipset from Qualcomm™, and the
various other components used to support these major components.
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with Equalizer and receive Diversity supported. This product will be
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HSDPA Module Key Feature List
• Release 5 HSDPA Category 6
• EDGE/GPRS class 12
• Quadband- GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
• GPS
• SIM/USIM
• MobiLink and SDK available for third party dashboards
• Advanced HSDPA equalizer support
• HSDPA Category 8 (7.2 Mbps DL) Upgrade based on Qualcomm (Rel. 4.x Dec. 2006)
o Triband- UMTS/HSDPA 850/1900/2100
o Up to 3.6 Mbps DL
o Up to 384Kbps UL
Network Overview
HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access)
HSDPA is based on WCDMA and is standardized as part of 3GPP Release 5 WCDMA
specifications. The new modulation method improves system capacity and increases user data
rates in the downlink direction. Key performance improvements are:
• Adaptive modulation and coding
• Fast packet scheduling function as controlled by the Node B (base station or BTS), rather
than by the radio network controller (RNC).
• Fast retransmissions (HARQ-Hybrid Automatic Repeat Request) with incremental
redundancy
The WCDMA system normally carries user data over dedicated transport channels, or DCHs.
HSDPA introduces a new transport channel type, High Speed Downlink Shared Channel (HSDSCH) that makes efficient use of radio frequency resources and accounts for bursty packet
data. The High Speed Downlink Shared Channel (HS-DSCH) shares multiple access codes,
transmission power and also shares infrastructure hardware between several users. The radio
network resources can efficiently serve a large number of users who are accessing bursty data.
Application Software Overview
MobiLink™ connection manager
Novatel Wireless provides Mobilink™ application software. The software is defined in later
Chapters.
MobiLink™ connection manager software to install and configure modem (for all supported
platforms)
Key Features
• AT Command Set Support per IS-707
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• Fully compatible and interoperable with current Microsoft™ OS platforms: PPC
2000/2002/HPC, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows ME, & Windows XP
• Integrated drivers for Windows OS, configurable as either a modem or network
card
• PCI Express Mini-card
• Compatibility with all major brands of PC's and PPC computing platforms
• Sleep Mode capabilities
• Uses common base technology shared with OEM Module
• IS-683A compliant - Over-The-Air activation and parameter update capabilities.
• On-line help, getting started guide, documentation
• All software applications necessary to communicate with the PCI Express Mini
Card will operate with the following platforms: PPC 200/2002/HPC, Windows 98,
Windows 2000, Windows ME, & Windows XP
• All software shall support 640x480, 640x240, and 800x600 color and
monochrome displays
• MobiLink allows the user to configure the modem easily
• MobiLink provides diagnostic capability
• MobiLink provides a Help menu that is Context Sensitive
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Device Specifications
PCI Express Mini Card
Novatel Wireless has designed a line of embedded broadband access modules around the PCI
Express Mini Card Specification 1.1
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. This product line provides platform developers and system
integrators with the ability to enable global 3G broadband access. The governing body for PCI
Express standardization is PCI SIG (Peripheral Component Interconnect Special Interest Group.)
The website for PCI SIG can be found at the following URL:
www.pcisig.com/home
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Customizations that deviate from the PCI Express Card Electromechancil Specification revision 1.1 are noted in this
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Figure 2: EU860D/EU870D Module
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Figure 3: EU860D/EU870D Module
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Figure 4: PCIe Minicard Module Envelope
5.0 mm
1.35 mm
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