Sierra Wireless AirPrime Q26 User Manual
AirPrime Q26 Carrier Board
4117783
6.0
December 19, 2016
User Guide
User Guide
Important Notice
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Version
Date
Updates
1.0
July 30, 2015
Creation
1.1
August 13, 2015
Added:
6 Packaging
7.4 Component Placement
Updated:
4.2.1 PCM Voltage Level Shifter Selection
7.3 Mechanical Drawings
2.0
September 14, 2015
Added compatibility information for Q2698
Updated:
Table 6 General Features
5 Using the Q26 Carrier Board
3.0
February 05, 2016
Added 4.1.11 RF Performance
Updated:
Table 5 Operating Temperature
4.1.2 General Purpose Input/Output
4.1.10.1 Analog Audio
4.2.1 PCM Voltage Level Shifter Selection
4.2.2 LED0
Figure 9 Schematic Diagram
7.4 Component Placement
3.1
February 12, 2016
Updated Table 5 Operating Temperature
3.2
March 08, 2016
Updated 4.1.11 RF Performance
3.3
March 11, 2016
4.0
June 08, 2016
Updated:
1 Introduction
6 Packaging
5.0
August 18, 2016
Updated 7.4 Component Placement
6.0
December 19, 2016
Added weight in Table 1 Physical Dimension
Document History
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Contents
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 9
2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................. 10
2.1. Physical Dimension ......................................................................................................... 10
2.2. Operating Voltage ............................................................................................................ 10
2.3. Power Supply Output....................................................................................................... 11
2.4. Operating Temperature ................................................................................................... 11
2.5. General Features ............................................................................................................. 12
2.6. Interfaces ......................................................................................................................... 15
2.7. Test Points ....................................................................................................................... 16
3. PIN MAPPING .................................................................................................... 18
4. FEATURES CONFIGURATION AND LIMITATIONS ......................................... 23
4.1. Hardware Features .......................................................................................................... 23
4.1.1. Antenna .................................................................................................................... 23
4.1.2. General Purpose Input/Output ................................................................................. 23
4.1.3. Serial Interface ......................................................................................................... 24
4.1.4. Parallel Interface ...................................................................................................... 24
4.1.5. Keyboard Interface ................................................................................................... 24
4.1.6. Main Serial Link (UART1) ........................................................................................ 24
4.1.7. Auxiliary Serial Link (UART2)................................................................................... 24
4.1.8. SIM Interface ............................................................................................................ 24
4.1.9. USB 2.0 .................................................................................................................... 25
4.1.10. Audio ........................................................................................................................ 25
4.1.10.1. Analog Audio ................................................................................................. 25
4.1.10.2. Digital Audio (PCM) ....................................................................................... 25
4.1.11. RF Performance ....................................................................................................... 25
4.1.12. Battery Charging Interface ....................................................................................... 25
4.1.13. Power ON Signal ...................................................................................................... 26
4.1.14. Reset Signal ............................................................................................................. 26
4.1.15. BOOT Signal ............................................................................................................ 26
4.1.16. ADC .......................................................................................................................... 26
4.1.17. BAT_RTC ................................................................................................................. 27
4.1.18. Debug Port ............................................................................................................... 27
4.2. Optional Pad Configuration ............................................................................................. 28
4.2.1. PCM Voltage Level Shifter Selection ....................................................................... 28
4.2.2. LED0 ........................................................................................................................ 29
4.3. Software Features ........................................................................................................... 29
5. USING THE Q26 CARRIER BOARD ................................................................. 30
6. PACKAGING ...................................................................................................... 32
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7. REFERENCES ................................................................................................... 34
7.1. Reference Documents ..................................................................................................... 34
7.2. Schematic Diagram ......................................................................................................... 35
7.3. Mechanical Drawings ...................................................................................................... 36
7.4. Component Placement .................................................................................................... 38
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List of Figures
Figure 1. Q26 Carrier Board ............................................................................................................. 9
Figure 2. Test Point Locations ........................................................................................................ 17
Figure 3. PCM Voltage Level Shifter .............................................................................................. 28
Figure 4. Optional Components Placement.................................................................................... 28
Figure 5. R305 Configuration on the Q26 Carrier Board ................................................................ 29
Figure 6. Q26 Carrier Boards in Plastic Trays ................................................................................ 32
Figure 7. Plastic Tape on the Snap-in Socket ................................................................................ 32
Figure 8. Plastic Trays Packed in a Pizza Box ............................................................................... 33
Figure 9. Schematic Diagram ......................................................................................................... 35
Figure 10. Top View .......................................................................................................................... 36
Figure 11. Bottom View .................................................................................................................... 36
Figure 12. Circuit Card Assembly ..................................................................................................... 37
Figure 13. Component Placement – Top View ................................................................................. 38
Figure 14. Component Placement – Bottom View ........................................................................... 39
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List of Tables
Table 1. Physical Dimension ......................................................................................................... 10
Table 2. Operating Voltage ........................................................................................................... 10
Table 3. VCC_2V8 and VCC_1V8 on the Q26 Modules ............................................................... 11
Table 4. VGPIO on the HL6 and HL8 Modules ............................................................................. 11
Table 5. Operating Temperature ................................................................................................... 11
Table 6. General Features ............................................................................................................ 12
Table 7. Interface Compatibility ..................................................................................................... 15
Table 8. Test Points ....................................................................................................................... 16
Table 9. Pin Mapping ..................................................................................................................... 18
Table 10. Compatible GPIOs .......................................................................................................... 23
Table 11. ADC Voltage Range ........................................................................................................ 26
Table 12. BAT_RTC ........................................................................................................................ 27
Table 13. Debug Port ...................................................................................................................... 27
Table 14. Optional Component Configuration for PCM ................................................................... 28
Table 15. LED0 Resistor Selection ................................................................................................. 29
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1. Introduction
Snap-in Socket
with a cover
Q26 Carrier Board
The AirPrime Q26 Carrier Board is used to provide an interface between applications using an
AirPrime Q26 (which includes Q2686, Q2687, Q2686 Refreshed, Q2687 Refreshed and Q2698) form
factor and the AirPrime HL6528, HL6528RD or HL8548 embedded module.
Note: HL6528 and HL6528RD refer to 1.8V variants of the HL6. 2.8V variants (which are not supported by
the Q26 Carrier Board) are designated as HL6528-2.8V and HL6528RD-2.8V.
AirPrime HL modules are inserted in a Snap-in Socket which is mounted on a PCB to form the Q26
Carrier Board.
Figure 1. Q26 Carrier Board
This document describes how the Q26 Carrier Board enables applications to change from using a
Q26 module to an HL6528, HL6528RD or HL8548 module, as well as provides schematic diagrams
and mechanical details to facilitate the user’s understanding and configuration of the Q26 Carrier
Board.
The current Q26 Carrier Board is compatible with the following AirPrime HL modules:
HL6528
HL6528RD
HL8548
For simplicity, these three modules will be collectively referred to as “HL6 and HL8 modules”
throughout this document.
Likewise, the Q2686, Q2687, Q2686 Refreshed, Q2687 Refreshed will be collectively referred to as
“Q268xx”, AirPrime Q26 variants as “Q26”, and the Q26 Carrier Board to “Q26CB” in this document.
For more information regarding AirPrime Q26, and HL6 and HL8 modules, refer to the specific product
technical specifications listed in section 7.1 Reference Documents.
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2. General Description
Dimension
Q268xx
Q2698
Q26 Carrier Board*
Length
40 mm
40 mm
40 mm
Width
32.2 mm
32.2 mm
32.2 mm
Thickness
4.0 mm
6.2 mm
8.9 mm
Board-to-board stack up height
3.0 mm
3.0 mm
3.0 mm
Weight
8 g
11.8 g
12 g
Module
Vmin
Vnom
Vmax
Q268xx
3.2 V
3.6 V
4.8 V
Q2698
3.4 V
3.8 V
4.2 V
HL6528
3.2 V
3.7 V
4.5 V
HL6528RD
3.35 V
3.7 V
4.3 V
HL8548
3.2 V
3.7 V
4.5 V
2.1. Physical Dimension
The following table shows the physical dimension of the Q26 module and the Q26 Carrier Board.
Table 1. Physical Dimension
* Dimensions listed do not include shielding pins.
The Q26 Carrier Board can be assembled to any existing Q26 product design without the need for
any additional setup or configuration.
2.2. Operating Voltage
Refer to the following table for the operating voltages of the Q26, and the HL6 and HL8 modules.
Table 2. Operating Voltage
Note: Take note of the difference between voltage ranges when using the Q26 Carrier Board on an
existing Q26 application.
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General Description
Parameter
Minimum
Typical
Maximum
Unit
VCC_2V8
Output voltage
2.74
2.8
2.86
V
Output current
15
mA
VCC_1V8
Output voltage
1.76
1.8
1.94
V
Output current
15
mA
Parameter
Minimum
Typical
Maximum
Unit
Output voltage
1.7
1.8
1.9 V Output current
50
mA
Condition
Q26
Q26 Carrier Board with
HL6528, HL6528RD
Q26 Carrier Board
with HL8548
Operating/Class A
-30°C to +70°C
-30°C to +70°C
-30°C to +70°C
Operating/Class B
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +80°C
-40°C to +75°C
Storage
-40°C to 85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
2.3. Power Supply Output
The power supply output can be used to pull up signals such as IOs, as well as act as a voltage
references for the ADC interface.
The Q26 modules have two digital power supply outputs – VCC_2V8 (pin 10) and VCC_1V8 (pin 5);
while the HL6 and HL8 modules only have one – VGPIO (pin 45). Refer to the tables below for more
information.
Table 3. VCC_2V8 and VCC_1V8 on the Q26 Modules
Table 4. VGPIO on the HL6 and HL8 Modules
2.4. Operating Temperature
The Q26 Carrier Board is an industrial-grade device and has the following operating temperature
range.
Table 5. Operating Temperature
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General Description
Feature
Q268xx
Q2698
Q26 Carrier
Board with
HL6528,
HL6528RD
Q26 Carrier
Board with
HL8548
Shielding
The Q268xx
embedded module
has complete body
shielding.
The Q2698
embedded module
has complete body
shielding.
Complete body
shielding (Q26
Carrier Board and
HL module)
Complete body
shielding (Q26
Carrier Board and
HL module)
Application
interface
Full set of AT
commands for
GSM/GPRS/EG
PRS including
GSM 07.07 and
07.05 AT
command sets
Status indication
for GSM
Full set of AT
commands for
GSM/GPRS/EG
PRS including
GSM 07.07 and
07.05 AT
command sets
Status indication
for GSM
Full set of AT
commands for
GSM/GPRS
including GSM
07.07 and 07.05
AT command
sets
Comprehensive
set of dedicated
AT commands
for M2M
applications
NDIS NIC
interface
support
(Windows XP,
Windows 7,
Windows 8,
Windows CE,
Linux)
Multiple non-
multiplexed
USB channel
support
Dial-up
networking
USB selective
suspend to
maximize power
savings
CMUX
multiplexing
over UART
AT command
interface –
3GPP 27.007
standard, plus
proprietary
extended AT
commands
GSM/DCS
Output Power
Class 4 (2 W)
for GSM 850
and E-GSM
Class 1 (1 W)
for DCS and
PCS
Quad-Band
GSM GPRS
EDGE
850/900/1800/1
900 MHz
GPRS class 12
EDGE (E-
GPRS) multislot class 12
Class 4 (2 W)
for GSM 850
and E-GSM
Class 1 (1 W)
for DCS and
PCS
Quad-band
GSM850/EGSM/DCS/PCS
GPRS Multi-slot
class 10
R99 support
PBCCH support
Quad-band GSM /
GPRS / EDGE (850
MHz, 900 MHz,
1800 MHz, 1900
MHz)
GPRS
GPRS multislot
class 10
Multislot class 2
supported
PBCCH support
Coding
schemes: CS1
to CS4
2.5. General Features
Table 6. General Features
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