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Date
Author
Description
1.0
2014-06-20
Yeoman CHEN
Initial
1.1
2014-08-21
Yeoman CHEN
1. Updated transmitting power information.
2. Added reference design for power supply in
Chapter 3.6.3.
3. Updated timing of turning on module in Figure 9.
4. Added definition for the backup capacitor value
in Chapter 3.9.
5. Added reference design of 5V level match circuit
in Figure 18.
6. Updated RS232 level match circuit in Figure 19.
7. Updated frequency range in Table 23.
8. Updated reference circuit of USB interface in
Figure 24.
9. Added diagram for USB upgrade test points.
10. Updated RF output power in Table 28.
11. Updated recommended footprint in Figure 36.
1.2
2014-11-18
Yeoman CHEN
1. Modified VBAT input low voltage to 3.3V.
2. Modified preconditions of entering into the sleep
mode in Chapter 3.5.1.
3. Updated Chapter 3.7.2.
4. Deleted Chapter 3.11.2.
5. Updated antenna requirements in Table 21.
6. Updated recommended footprint in Figure 35.
7. Updated packaging information in Chapter 7.3.
1.3
2015-03-25
Yeoman CHEN/
Jackie WANG
1. Updated Figure 4 & 5.
2. Updated Chapter 3.13.
3. Opened PIN25 CLK_OUT.
4. Added recommended stencil in Chapter 6.2.
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About the Document ................................................................................................................................... 2
Table Index ................................................................................................................................................... 5
Figure Index ................................................................................................................................................. 6
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FIGURE 43: DIMENSIONS OF REEL ............................................................................................................... 65
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1Introduction
This document defines the UG95 module and describes its hardware interface which are connected with
your application and the air interface.
This document can help you quickly understand module interface specifications, electrical and
mechanical details. Associated with application notes and user guide, you can use UG95 module to
design and set up mobile applications easily.
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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 handsfree 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 desinged to prevent possible interference with
sentitive medical equipment.
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 potencially explosive atmospheres, obey all posted signs to turn
off wireless devices such as your phone or other cellular terminals. Areas with
potencially exposive 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.
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1.1. 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 UG95 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, Quectel does not take on any liability
for customer failure to comply with these precautions.
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Module
GSM
850
EGSM
900
DCS
1800
PCS
1900
UMTS
850
UMTS
900
UMTS
1900
UMTS
2100
UG95-A
UG95-E
1)
UG95 series (UG95-A/UG95-E) includes Data-only and Telematics versions. Data-only version does
not support voice function, Telematics version supports it.
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2Product Concept
2.1. General Description
UG95 series are embedded 3G wireless communication modules, support GSM/GPRS/EDGE and
UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA networks. They can also provide voice functionality1) for your specific application.
UG95 offers a maximum data rate of 7.2Mbps on downlink and 5.76Mbps on uplink in HSPA mode.
GPRS supports the coding schemes CS-1, CS-2, CS-3 and CS-4. EDGE supports CS1-4 and MCS1-9
coding schemes. UG95 contains two variants UG95-A and UG95-E. You can choose the dedicated type
based on the wireless network configuration. The following table shows the entire radio band
configuration of UG95 series.
Table 1: UG95 Series Frequency Bands
More details about GPRS/EDGE multi-slot configuration and coding schemes, please refer to Appendix
B, C and D.
With a tiny profile of 23.6mm × 19.9mm × 2.2mm, UG95 can meet almost all requirements for M2M
application such as automotive, metering, tracking system, security solutions, routers, wireless POS, etc..
UG95 is an SMD type module, which can be embedded in application through its 102 LGA pads.
UG95 is integrated with internet service protocols like TCP/UDP and PPP. Extended AT commands have
been developed for you to use these internet service protocols easily.
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HSDPA category 8: Max 7.2Mbps
HSUPA category 6: Max 5.76Mbps
UMTS: Max 384kbps (DL)/Max 384kbps (UL)
EDGE: Max 236.8kbps (DL only)
GPRS: Max 85.6kbps (DL)/Max 85.6kbps (UL)
CSD: 14.4kbps
Transmitting Power
Class 4 (33dBm±2dB) for EGSM900
Class 1 (30dBm±2dB) for DCS1800
Class 3 (24dBm+1.7/-3.7dB) for UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
HSPA/UMTS Features
Compliant with 3GPP Release 7
WCDMA data rate is corresponded with 3GPP R4
384kbps on downlink and 384kbps on uplink
Support both QPSK and 16-QAM modulations
GSM/GPRS/EDGE
Data Features
GPRS:
Support GPRS multi-slot class 12
Coding scheme: CS-1, CS-2, CS-3 and CS-4
Maximum of four Rx time slots per frame
EDGE:
Support EDGE multi-slot class 12
Support GMSK and 8-PSK for different MCS (Modulation and Coding
scheme)
Coding scheme: MCS 1-9
Downlink only
CSD:
CSD transmission rates: 14.4kbps non-transparent
Support Unstructured Supplementary Services Data (USSD)
Internet Protocol Features
Support TCP/UDP/PPP protocols
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2.2. Key Features
The following table describes the detailed features of UG95 module.
Table 2: UG95 Key Features
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Support the protocols PAP (Password Authentication Protocol) and
CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol) usually used
for PPP connections
SMS
Text and PDU mode
Point to point MO and MT
SMS cell broadcast
SMS storage: SIM card by default
USIM Interface
Support USIM card: 1.8V, 3.0V
Support USIM and SIM
PCM Interface
Used for audio function with external codec
Supports 8, 16, 32 bit mode with short frame synchronization
Support master mode
UART Interface
Support one UART interface.
7-wire on UART interface, without DSR
Support RTS and CTS hardware flow control
Baud rate 300 to 921600bps
Default autobauding 4800 to 115200bps
Used for AT command, data transmission or firmware upgrade
Multiplexing function
USB Interface
Compliant with USB 1.1/2.0 specification (slave only), the data transfer
rate can reach up to 480Mbps
Used for AT command communication, data transmission, software
debug and firmware upgrade
USB Driver: Support Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7,
Windows 8, Windows CE5.0/6.0*, Linux, Android
AT Commands
Compliant with 3GPP TS 27.007, 27.005 and Quectel enhanced AT
commands
Real Time Clock
Implemented
Network Indication
One pin NETLIGHT to indicate network connectivity status
Normal operation:-35°C ~ +80°C
Restricted operation: -40°C ~ -35°C and +80°C ~ +85°C 1)
Storage temperature: -45°C ~ +90°C
Firmware Upgrade
USB interface or UART interface
RoHS
All hardware components are fully compliant with EU RoHS directive
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1.
1)
means when the module works within this temperature range, RF performance might degrade. For
example, the frequency error or the phase error would increase.
2. *means this feature is under development.
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2.3. Functional Diagram
The following figure shows a block diagram of UG95 and illustrates the major functional parts.
RF transceiver
Baseband
DDR+NAND flash
Radio frequency
Peripheral interfaces
--UART interface
--USIM card interface
--USB interface
--PCM interface
--I2C interface
--Status indication
--Control interface
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PWRKEY
RESET_N
32kHz
PMU
Baseband
FEM
MCP
RF_ANT
USIM
STATUS
UART
VBAT_BB
USB
VBAT_RF
GSM TX H
UMTS
VDD_EXT
VRTC
Nand+DDR
PWRDWN_N
RF
Transceiver
NETLIGHT
26MHz
DCXO
GSM RX H
UMTS
GSM RX L
3G TX HB
3G TX LB
3G RX HB
3G RX LB
Isoplexer
PCM
GSM TX L
PMU
Reset
I2C
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2.4. Evaluation Board
In order to help you to develop applications with UG95, Quectel supplies an evaluation board
(UMTS<E-EVB), RS-232 to USB cable, USB data cable, power adapter, earphone, antenna and other
peripherals to control or test the module. For details, please refer to document [2].
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Figure 1: Functional Diagram
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3Application Interface
3.1. General Description
UG95 is equipped with a 62-pin 1.1mm pitch SMT pads plus 40-pin ground pads and reserved pads that
connect to customer’s cellular application platform. Sub-interfaces included in these pads are described in
detail in the following chapters:
Power supply
RTC interface
UART interface
USIM interface
USB interface
PCM interface
Status indication
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RESERVED
PCM_SYNC
PCM_CLK
PCM_DIN
PCM_DOUT
RESERVED
RESERVED
PWRKEY
PWRDWN_N
RESET_N
RESERVED
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
50
51
52
53
54
55
58
59
60
61
62
USB_DM
AP_READY
STATUS
NETLIGHT
RESERVED
RESERVED
RESERVED
CLK_OUT
RESERVED
RESERVED
RESERVED
VDD_EXT
DTR
GND
USIM_CLK
USIM_DATA
USIM_RST
USIM_VDD
RI
DCD
CTS
TXD
RXD
VBAT_BB
VBAT_BB
USIM_GND
GND
RESERVED
31
30
29
28
27
26
23
22
21
20
19
10
9
USB_DP
USB_VBUS
RESERVED
GND
RESERVED
RESERVED
RTS
I2C_SCL
I2C_SDA
8
49
48
47
46
45
44
43
40
41
42
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
24
25
57
56
GND
GND
RF_ANT
GND
GND
RESERVED
VBAT_RF
VBAT_RF
GND
GND
RESERVED
VRTC
GND
USIM_PRESENCE
63
64
65
66
67
68
83
84
85
86
87
88
98
97
96
95
94
93
78
77
76
75
74
73
9192
8990
71
72
6970
8079
8281
100
99
102101
POWERUSBUART
USIM
OTHERSGND
RESERVED
PCM
ANT
1. Keep all RESERVED pins and unused pins unconnected.
2. GND pads should be connected to ground in the design.
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3.2. Pin Assignment
The following figure shows the pin assignment of the UG95 module.
Figure 2: Pin Assignment (Top View)
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Type
Description
IO
Bidirectional input/output
DI
Digital input
DO
Digital output
PI
Power input
PO
Power output
AI
Analog input
AO
Analog output
OD
Open drain
Power Supply
Pin Name
Pin No.
I/O
Description
DC Characteristics
Comment
VBAT_BB
32, 33
PI
Power supply for
module baseband
part.
Vmax=4.3V
Vmin=3.3V
Vnorm=3.8V
It must be able to
provide sufficient
current in a transmitting
burst which typically
rises to 2.0A.
VBAT_RF
52, 53
PI
Power supply for
module RF part.
Vmax=4.3V
Vmin=3.3V
Vnorm=3.8V
VRTC
51
PI/
PO
Power supply for
internal RTC circuit.
Vnorm=1.8V when
VBAT ≥ 3.3V.
VI=1V~1.9V at
IIN max=2uA when
VBAT is not applied.
If unused, keep this pin
open.
VDD_EXT
29
PO
Provide 1.8V for
external circuit.
Vnorm=1.8V
IOmax=20mA
Power supply for
external GPIO’s pull up
circuits.
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3.3. Pin Description
The following tables show the UG95’s pin definition.
Table 3: IO Parameters Definition
Table 4: Pin Description
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