Quectel Wireless Solutions 201508UG96 User Manual

UG96 Hardware Design
UMTS/HSPA Module Series
Rev. UG96_Hardware_Design_FCC Date: 2015-07-20
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Contents

About the Document ................................................................................................................................... 2
Contents ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
Table Index ................................................................................................................................................... 5
Figure Index ................................................................................................................................................. 6
1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 8
1.1. Safety Information...................................................................................................................... 9
2 Product Concept ................................................................................................................................ 10
2.1. General Description ................................................................................................................. 10
2.2. Directives and Standards ........................................................................................................ 11
2.3. Key Features ........................................................................................................................... 11
2.4. Functional Diagram ................................................................................................................. 13
2.5. Evaluation Board ..................................................................................................................... 15
3 Application Interface ......................................................................................................................... 16
3.1. General Description ................................................................................................................. 16
3.2. Pin Assignment ........................................................................................................................ 17
3.3. Pin Description ......................................................................................................................... 18
3.4. Operating Modes ..................................................................................................................... 23
3.5. Power Saving ........................................................................................................................... 24
3.5.1. Sleep Mode .................................................................................................................... 24
3.5.1.1. UART Application ................................................................................................. 24
3.5.1.2. USB Application with Suspend Function ............................................................. 25
3.5.1.3. USB Application without Suspend Function ........................................................ 26
3.5.2. Minimum Functionality Mode ......................................................................................... 27
3.6. Power Supply ........................................................................................................................... 27
3.6.1. Power Supply Pins ......................................................................................................... 27
3.6.2. Decrease Voltage Drop .................................................................................................. 28
3.6.3. Reference Design for Power Supply .............................................................................. 29
3.6.4. Monitor the Power Supply .............................................................................................. 30
3.7. Turn on and off Scenarios ....................................................................................................... 30
3.7.1. Turn on Module .............................................................................................................. 30
3.7.2. Turn off Module .............................................................................................................. 32
3.7.2.1. Turn off Module Using AT Command ................................................................... 32
3.7.2.2. Emergency Shutdown .......................................................................................... 33
3.7.2.3. Automatic Shutdown ............................................................................................ 35
3.8. Reset the Module..................................................................................................................... 35
3.9. RTC Interface .......................................................................................................................... 37
3.10. UART Interface ........................................................................................................................ 38
3.11. USIM Card Interface ................................................................................................................ 40
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3.12. USB Interface .......................................................................................................................... 42
3.13. PCM and I2C Interface ............................................................................................................ 44
3.14. Network Status Indication ........................................................................................................ 47
3.15. Operating Status Indication ..................................................................................................... 48
4 Antenna Interface ............................................................................................................................... 49
4.1. GSM/UMTS Antenna Interface ................................................................................................ 49
4.1.1. Pin Definition .................................................................................................................. 49
4.1.2. Operating Frequency ..................................................................................................... 49
4.1.3. Reference Design .......................................................................................................... 50
4.2. Antenna Installation ................................................................................................................. 51
4.2.1. Antenna Requirement .................................................................................................... 51
4.2.2. Install the Antenna with RF Connector .......................................................................... 51
5 Electrical, Reliability and Radio Characteristics ............................................................................ 54
5.1. Absolute Maximum Ratings ..................................................................................................... 54
5.2. Power Supply Ratings ............................................................................................................. 54
5.3. Operating Temperature ............................................................................................................ 55
5.4. Current Consumption .............................................................................................................. 55
5.5. RF Output Power ..................................................................................................................... 59
5.6. RF Receiving Sensitivity .......................................................................................................... 60
5.7. Electrostatic Discharge ............................................................................................................ 60
6 Mechanical Dimensions .................................................................................................................... 61
6.1. Mechanical Dimensions of the Module.................................................................................... 61
6.2. Footprint of Recommendation ................................................................................................. 63
6.3. Top View of the Module ........................................................................................................... 65
6.4. Bottom View of the Module ...................................................................................................... 65
7 Storage and Manufacturing .............................................................................................................. 66
7.1. Storage..................................................................................................................................... 66
7.2. Manufacturing and Welding ..................................................................................................... 66
7.3. Packaging ................................................................................................................................ 68
8 Appendix A Reference ....................................................................................................................... 70
9 Appendix B GPRS Coding Scheme ................................................................................................. 74
10 Appendix C GPRS Multi-slot Class .................................................................................................. 75
11 Appendix D EDGE Modulation and Coding Scheme ..................................................................... 76
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Table Index

TABLE 1: FREQUENCY BANDS OF UG96 MODULE...................................................................................... 10
TABLE 2: UG96 KEY FEATURES ...................................................................................................................... 11
TABLE 3: IO PARAMETERS DEFINITION ........................................................................................................ 18
TABLE 4: PIN DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................... 18
TABLE 5: OVERVIEW OF OPERATING MODES ............................................................................................. 23
TABLE 6: VBAT AND GND PINS ....................................................................................................................... 27
TABLE 7: PWRKEY PIN DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................... 30
TABLE 8: PWRDWN_N PIN DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................... 33
TABLE 9: RESET_N PIN DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................................... 35
TABLE 10: PIN DEFINITION OF THE MAIN UART INTERFACE ..................................................................... 38
TABLE 11: LOGIC LEVELS OF DIGITAL I/O .................................................................................................... 38
TABLE 12: PIN DEFINITION OF THE USIM INTERFACE ............................................................................... 41
TABLE 13: USB PIN DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................ 43
TABLE 14: PIN DEFINITION OF PCM AND I2C INTERFACE .......................................................................... 45
TABLE 15: PIN DEFINITION OF NETWORK INDICATOR ............................................................................... 47
TABLE 16: WORKING STATE OF THE NETWORK INDICATOR..................................................................... 47
TABLE 17: PIN DEFINITION OF STATUS ........................................................................................................ 48
TABLE 18: PIN DEFINITION OF THE RF ANTENNA ....................................................................................... 49
TABLE 19: THE MODULE OPERATING FREQUENCIES ................................................................................ 49
TABLE 20: ANTENNA CABLE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................. 51
TABLE 21: ANTENNA REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................................... 51
TABLE 22: ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS .................................................................................................. 54
TABLE 23: THE MODULE POWER SUPPLY RATINGS .................................................................................. 54
TABLE 24: OPERATING TEMPERATURE ........................................................................................................ 55
TABLE 25: THE MODULE CURRENT CONSUMPTION .................................................................................. 55
TABLE 26: CONDUCTED RF OUTPUT POWER EDGE .................................................................................. 59
TABLE 27: CONDUCTED RF RECEIVING SENSITIVITY ................................................................................ 60
TABLE 28: REEL PACKING .............................................................................................................................. 69
TABLE 29: RELATED DOCUMENTS ................................................................................................................ 70
TABLE 30: TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ...................................................................................................... 70
TABLE 31: DESCRIPTION OF DIFFERENT CODING SCHEMES .................................................................. 74
TABLE 32: GPRS MULTI-SLOT CLASSES ...................................................................................................... 75
TABLE 33: EDGE MODULATION AND CODING SCHEME ............................................................................. 76
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Figure Index

FIGURE 1: FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM ............................................................................................................... 15
FIGURE 2: PIN ASSIGNMENT (TOP VIEW) .................................................................................................... 17
FIGURE 3: UART SLEEP APPLICATION ......................................................................................................... 25
FIGURE 4: USB APPLICATION WITH SUSPEND FUNCTION ........................................................................ 26
FIGURE 5: USB SLEEP APPLICATION WITHOUT SUSPEND FUNCTION .................................................... 26
FIGURE 6: VOLTAGE DROP DURING TRANSMITTING BURST .................................................................... 28
FIGURE 7: STAR STRUCTURE OF THE POWER SUPPLY............................................................................ 29
FIGURE 8: REFERENCE CIRCUIT OF POWER SUPPLY .............................................................................. 29
FIGURE 9: TURN ON THE MODULE USING DRIVING CIRCUIT ................................................................... 30
FIGURE 10: TURN ON THE MODULE USING KEYSTROKE ......................................................................... 31
FIGURE 11: TIMING OF TURNING ON MODULE ........................................................................................... 31
FIGURE 12: TIMING OF TURNING OFF THROUGH AT COMMAND ............................................................. 32
FIGURE 13: TURN OFF THE MODULE USING DRIVING CIRCUIT ............................................................... 33
FIGURE 14: TURN OFF THE MODULE USING KEYSTROKE ........................................................................ 34
FIGURE 15: TIMING OF EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN ..................................................................................... 34
FIGURE 16: REFERENCE CIRCUIT OF RESET_N BY USING DRIVING CIRCUIT ...................................... 36
FIGURE 17: REFERENCE CIRCUIT OF RESET_N BY USING BUTTON ...................................................... 36
FIGURE 18: TIMING OF RESETTING MODULE ............................................................................................. 36
FIGURE 19: RTC SUPPLY FROM CAPACITOR .............................................................................................. 37
FIGURE 20: REFERENCE CIRCUIT OF LOGIC LEVEL TRANSLATOR ......................................................... 39
FIGURE 21: REFERENCE CIRCUIT WITH TRANSISTOR CIRCUIT .............................................................. 39
FIGURE 22: RS232 LEVEL MATCH CIRCUIT .................................................................................................. 40
FIGURE 23: REFERENCE CIRCUIT OF THE 8-PIN USIM CARD .................................................................. 41
FIGURE 24: REFERENCE CIRCUIT OF THE 6-PIN USIM CARD .................................................................. 42
FIGURE 25: REFERENCE CIRCUIT OF USB APPLICATION ......................................................................... 43
FIGURE 26: TEST POINTS OF FIRMWARE UPGRADE ................................................................................. 44
FIGURE 27: PCM MASTER MODE TIMING ..................................................................................................... 45
FIGURE 28: REFERENCE CIRCUIT OF PCM APPLICATION WITH AUDIO CODEC .................................... 46
FIGURE 29: REFERENCE CIRCUIT OF THE NETLIGHT ............................................................................... 47
FIGURE 30: REFERENCE CIRCUIT OF THE STATUS ................................................................................... 48
FIGURE 31: REFERENCE CIRCUIT OF ANTENNA INTERFACE ................................................................... 50
FIGURE 32: DIMENSIONS OF THE UF.L-R-SMT CONNECTOR (UNIT: MM) ................................................ 52
FIGURE 33: MECHANICALS OF UF.L-LP CONNECTORS (UNIT: MM) .......................................................... 52
FIGURE 34: SPACE FACTOR OF MATED CONNECTOR (UNIT: MM) ........................................................... 53
FIGURE 35: UG96 TOP AND SIDE DIMENSIONS ........................................................................................... 61
FIGURE 36: UG96 BOTTOM DIMENSION (TOP VIEW) .................................................................................. 62
FIGURE 37: RECOMMENDED FOOTPRINT (TOP VIEW) .............................................................................. 63
FIGURE 38: RECOMMENDED STENCIL OF UG96 (TOP VIEW) ................................................................... 64
FIGURE 39: TOP VIEW OF THE MODULE ...................................................................................................... 65
FIGURE 40: BOTTOM VIEW OF THE MODULE .............................................................................................. 65
FIGURE 41: REFLOW SOLDERING PROFILE ................................................................................................ 67
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FIGURE 42: TAPE AND REEL SPECIFICATION .............................................................................................. 68
FIGURE 43: DIMENSIONS OF REEL ............................................................................................................... 69
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1 Introduction

This document defines the UG96 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 UG96 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 UG96 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 800
UMTS 850
UMTS 900
UMTS 1900
UMTS 2100
UG96
1)
UG96 module includes Data-only and Telematics versions. Data-only version does not support voice
function, Telematics version supports it.
NOTE
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2 Product Concept

2.1. General Description

UG96 module is an embedded 3G wireless communication module, supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE and UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA networks. It can also provide voice functionality1) for your specific application. UG96 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. The following table shows the frequency bands of UG96 module.
Table 1: Frequency Bands of UG96 Module
More details about GPRS/EDGE multi-slot configuration and coding schemes, please refer to Appendix B, C and D.
With a tiny profile of 26.5mm × 22.5mm × 2.2mm, UG96 can meet almost all requirements for M2M application such as automotive, metering, tracking system, security solutions, routers, wireless POS, etc..
UG96 is an SMD type module, which can be embedded in application through its 102 LGA pads.
UG96 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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Part Number
Frequency Range (MHz)
Peak Gain (XZ-V)
Average Gain(XZ-V)
VS WR
Impedance
3R007
UMTS800:830885MHz UMTS850/GSM850:824~894MHz UMTS900/EGSM900:880960MHz DCS1800:17101880MHz UMTS1900/PCS1900: 18501990MHz UMTS2100:19202170MHz
1 dBi typ.
1 dBi typ.
2 max
50Ω
Feature
Details
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2.2. Directives and Standards

The UG96 module is designed to comply with the FCC statements. FCC ID: XMR201508UG96
The Host system using UG96 should have label “contains FCC ID: XMR201508UG96”.

2.2.1. 2.2.1. FCC Statement

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

2.2.2. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body as well as kept minimum 20cm from radio antenna depending on the Mobile status of this module usage. This module should NOT be installed and operating simultaneously with other radio. The manual of the host system, which uses UG96, must include RF exposure warning statement to advice user should keep minimum 20cm from the radio antenna of UG96 module depending on the Mobile status. Note: If a portable device (such as PDA) uses UG96 module, the device needs to do permissive change and SAR testing.
The following list indicates the performance of antenna gain in certificate testing.

2.3. Key Features

The following table describes the detailed features of UG96 module.
Table 2: UG96 Key Features
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Power Supply
Supply voltage: 3.3V~4.3V Typical supply voltage: 3.8V
Frequency Bands
GSM 4-band: 850/900/1800/1900MHz UMTS 5-band: 800/850/900/1900/2100MHz
Transmission Data
HSDPA category 8: Max 7.2Mbps HSUPA category 6: Max 5.76Mbps UMTS: Max 384kbps (DL)/Max 384kbps (UL) EDGE: Max 236.8kbps (DL)/Max 236.8kbps (UL) GPRS: Max 85.6kbps (DL)/Max 85.6kbps (UL) CSD: 14.4kbps
HSPA/UMTS Features
Compliant with 3GPP Release 7 WCDMA data rate is corresponded with 3GPP R99/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) Downlink coding schemes: CS 1-4 and MCS 1-9 Uplink coding schemes: CS 1-4 and MCS 1-9 CSD: CSD transmission rates: 14.4kbps non-transparent Support Unstructured Supplementary Services Data (USSD)
Internet Protocol Features
Support TCP/UDP/PPP protocols 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
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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
Antenna Interface
GSM/UMTS antenna, 50Ω
Physical Characteristics
Size: 22.5±0.15 × 26.5±0.15 × 2.2±0.2mm Interface: LGA Weight: 3.1g
Temperature Range
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
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.
NOTES
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2.4. Functional Diagram

The following figure shows a block diagram of UG96 and illustrates the major functional parts.
RF transceiver Baseband
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DDR+NAND flash Radio frequency Peripheral interface
--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
MCP
RF_ANT
USIM
STATUS
UART
VBAT_BB
USB
VBAT_RF
B1
VDD_EXT
VRTC
Nand+DDR
PWRDWN_N
RF
Transceiver
NETLIGHT
26MHz
DCXO
B2/PCS1900
GSM TX LB
Duplexer
PCM
PMU
Reset
I2C
PA
ASM
B5/B6/GSM850
B8/GSM900
DC/DC
B1
B2
B5/B6
B8
PM_HPM_L
GSM TX HB
DCS1800
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2.5. Evaluation Board

In order to help you to develop applications with UG96, 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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3 Application Interface

3.1. General Description

UG96 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
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
91 92
89 90
71
72
69
70
80 79
82 81
100
99
102 101
POWER USB UART
USIM
OTHERS
GND
RESERVED
PCM
ANT
25
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 UG96 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 VBAT3.3V 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 UG96’s pin definition.
Table 3: IO Parameters Definition
Table 4: Pin Description
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If unused, keep this pin open.
GND
3, 31, 48, 50, 54, 55, 58, 59, 61, 62, 67~74, 79~82, 89~91, 100~102
Ground
Turn On/Off
Pin Name
Pin No.
I/O
Description
DC Characteristics
Comment
PWRKEY
15
DI
Turn on the module.
RPU≈200kΩ VIHmax=2.1V VIHmin=1.3V VILmax=0.5V
Pull-up to VRTC internally. Active low.
PWRDWN_N
16
DI
Turn off the module.
RPU≈4.7kΩ VIHmax=2.1V VIHmin=1.3V VILmax=0.5V
Pull-up to VRTC internally. Active low. If unused, keep this pin open.
RESET_N
17
DI
Reset the module.
RPU≈200kΩ VIHmax=2.1V VIHmin=1.3V VILmax=0.5V
Pull-up to VRTC internally. Active low. If unused, keep this pin open.
Status Indication
Pin Name
Pin No.
I/O
Description
DC Characteristics
Comment
STATUS
20
DO
Indicate the module operating status.
VOHmin=1.3V VOLmax=0.5V
1.8V power domain. If unused, keep this pin open.
NETLIGHT
21
DO
Indicate the module network status.
VOHmin=1.3V VOLmax=0.5V
1.8V power domain. If unused, keep this pin open.
USB Interface
Pin Name
Pin No.
I/O
Description
DC Characteristics
Comment
USB_VBUS
8
PI
USB insert detection.
Vmax=5.25V Vmin=2.5V Vnorm=5.0V
USB insert detection.
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USB_DP
9
IO
USB differential data bus.
Compliant with USB
2.0 standard specification.
Require differential impedance of 90Ω.
USB_DM
10
IO
USB differential data bus.
Compliant with USB
2.0 standard specification.
Require differential impedance of 90Ω.
USIM Interface
Pin Name
Pin No.
I/O
Description
DC Characteristics
Comment
USIM_GND
47
Specified ground for USIM card.
USIM_VDD
43
PO
Power supply for USIM card.
For 1.8V USIM: Vmax=1.85V Vmin=1.75V
For 3.0V USIM: Vmax=2.9V Vmin=2.8V
Either 1.8V or 3.0V is supported by the module automatically.
USIM_DATA
45
IO
Data signal of USIM card.
For 1.8V USIM: VILmax=0.35V VIHmin=1.25V VOLmax=0.25V VOHmin=1.25V
For 3.0V USIM: VILmax=0.5V VIHmin=2.05V VOLmax=0.25V VOHmin=2.05V
Pull-up to USIM_VDD with 4.7K resistor internally. USIM_CLK
46
DO
Clock signal of USIM card.
For 1.8V USIM: VOLmax=0.25V VOHmin=1.25V
For 3.0V USIM: VOLmax=0.25V VOHmin=2.05V
USIM_RST
44
DO
Reset signal of USIM card.
For 1.8V USIM: VOLmax=0.25V VOHmin=1.25V
For 3.0V USIM: VOLmax=0.3V VOHmin=2.05V
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USIM_ PRESENCE
42
DI
USIM card input detection.
VILmax=0.35V VIHmin=1.3V VIHmax=1.85V
1.8V power domain. External pull-up resistor is required.
Main UART Interface
Pin Name
Pin No.
I/O
Description
DC Characteristics
Comment
RI
39
DO
Ring indicator.
VOLmax=0.25V VOHmin=1.55V
1.8V power domain. If unused, keep this pin open.
DCD
38
DO
Data carrier detection.
VOLmax=0.25V VOHmin=1.55V
1.8V power domain. If unused, keep this pin open.
CTS
36
DO
Clear to send.
VOLmax=0.25V VOHmin=1.55V
1.8V power domain. If unused, keep this pin open.
RTS
37
DI
Request to send.
VILmax=0.35V VIHmin=1.3V VIHmax=1.85V
1.8V power domain. If unused, keep this pin open.
DTR
30
DI
Data terminal ready.
VILmax=0.35V VIHmin=1.3V VIHmax=1.85V
1.8V power domain. If unused, keep this pin open.
TXD
35
DO
Transmit data.
VOLmax=0.25V VOHmin=1.55V
1.8V power domain. If unused, keep this pin open.
RXD
34
DI
Receive data.
VILmax=0.35V VIHmin=1.3V VIHmax=1.85V
1.8V power domain. If unused, keep this pin open.
RF Interface
Pin Name
Pin No.
I/O
Description
DC Characteristics
Comment
RF_ANT
60
IO
RF antenna.
50Ω impedance
PCM Interface
Pin Name
Pin No.
I/O
Description
DC Characteristics
Comment
PCM_IN
6
DI
PCM data input.
VILmin=-0.3V VILmax=0.35V VIHmin=1.3V VIHmax=1.85V
1.8V power domain. If unused, keep this pin open.
PCM_OUT
7
DO
PCM data output.
VOLmax=0.25V VOHmin=1.55V
1.8V power domain. If unused, keep this pin open.
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PCM_SYNC
5
DO
PCM data frame sync signal.
VOLmax=0.25V VOHmin=1.55V
1.8V power domain. In master mode, it is an output signal. If unused, keep this pin open.
PCM_CLK
4
DO
PCM data bit clock.
VOLmax=0.25V VOHmin=1.55V
1.8V power domain. In master mode, it’s an output signal. If unused, keep this pin open.
I2C Interface
Pin Name
Pin No.
I/O
Description
DC Characteristics
Comment
I2C_SCL
40
OD
I2C serial clock.
1.8V power domain. External pull-up resistor is required. If unused, keep this pin open.
I2C_SDA
41
OD
I2C serial data.
1.8V power domain. External pull-up resistor is required. If unused, keep this pin open.
Other Pins
Pin Name
Pin No.
I/O
Description
DC Characteristics
Comment
AP_READY
19
DI
Application processor sleep state detection.
VILmin=-0.3V VILmax=0.35V VIHmin=1.3V VIHmax=1.85V
1.8V power domain. If unused, keep this pin open.
CLK_OUT
25
DO
Clock output.
Provide a digital clock output for an external audio codec. If unused, keep this pin open.
RESERVED Pins
Pin Name
Pin No.
I/O
Description
DC Characteristics
Comment
RESERVED
1, 2, 11~14, 18, 22~24, 26~28,
Reserved
Keep these pins unconnected.
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The function of AP_READY is under development.
Mode
Details
Normal Operation
GSM Idle
The module has registered to the GSM network and is ready to send and receive data.
GSM Talk/Data
GSM connection is ongoing. In this mode, the power consumption is decided by the configuration of power control level (PCL), dynamic DTX control and the working RF band.
GPRS Idle
The module is ready for GPRS data transfer, but no data transfer is going on. In this case, power consumption depends on network setting and GPRS configuration.
GPRS Data
There is GPRS data in transfer (PPP, TCP or UDP). In this mode, power consumption is decided by the PCL, working RF band and GPRS multi-slot configuration.
EDGE Idle
The module is ready for data transfer in EDGE mode, but no data is currently sent or received. In this case, power consumption depends on network settings and EDGE configuration.
EDGE Data
There is EDGE data in transfer (PPP, TCP or UDP).
UMTS Idle
The module has registered to the UMTS network and the module is ready to send and receive data.
UMTS Talk/Data
UMTS connection is ongoing. In this mode, the power consumption is decided by network setting (e.g. TPC pattern) and data transfer rate.
NOTE
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3.4. Operating Modes

The table below briefly summarizes the various operating modes referred in the following chapters.
Table 5: Overview of Operating Modes
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