Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be
guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or be totally lost. Although significant
delays or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such as the Sierra Wireless modem are used
in a normal manner with a well-constructed network, the Sierra Wireless modem should not be used
in situations where failure to transmit or receive data could result in damage of any kind to the user or
any other party, including but not limited to personal injury, death, or loss of property. Sierra Wireless
accepts no responsibility for damages of any kind resulting from delays or errors in data transmitted or
received using the Sierra Wireless modem, or for failure of the Sierra Wireless modem to transmit or
receive such data.
Safety and Hazards
Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in areas where cellular modems are not advised without
proper device certifications. These areas include environments where cellular radio can interfere such
as explosive atmospheres, medical equipment, or any other equipment which may be susceptible to
any form of radio interference. The Sierra Wireless modem can transmit signals that could interfere
with this equipment. Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in any aircraft, whether the aircraft is
on the ground or in flight. In aircraft, the Sierra Wireless modem MUST BE POWERED OFF. When
operating, the Sierra Wireless modem can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard
systems.
Note: Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is on the ground and the door
The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the Sierra Wireless modem while in control of
a vehicle. Doing so will detract from the driver or operator’s control and operation of that vehicle. In
some states and provinces, operating such communications devices while in control of a vehicle is an
offence.
is open. Sierra Wireless modems may be used at this time.
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arising under or in connection with the Sierra Wireless product, regardless of the number of events,
occurrences, or claims giving rise to liability, be in excess of the price paid by the purchaser for the
Sierra Wireless product.
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Document History
Version Date Updates
1.0 May 23, 2016 Creation
Updated:
1.1 May 26, 2016
1.2 May 30, 2016
2.0 August 16, 2016 Updated section 7 FCC Regulations
Table 2 General Features
1.8.2 Regulatory
3.16.2 RF Performances
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1. Introduction
This document is the Product Technical Specification for the AirPrime HL7688 Embedded Module. It
defines the high level product features and illustrates the interfaces for these features. This document
is intended to cover the hardware aspects of the product, including electrical and mechanical.
The AirPrime HL7688 belongs to the AirPrime HL Series from Essential Connectivity Module family.
These are industrial grade Embedded Wireless Modules that provide data connectivity on wireless
networks (as listed in Table 1 Supported Bands/Connectivity).
The HL7688 supports a large variety of interfaces such as USB 2.0, UART and GPIOs to provide
customers with the highest level of flexibility in implementing high-end solutions.
Table 1. Supported Bands/Connectivity
RF Band Transmit Band (Tx) Receive Band (Rx) Maximum Output Power
LTE B2 1850 to 1910 MHz 1930 to 1990 MHz 23 dBm (+/- 2dBm) Class 3bis
LTE B4 1710 to 1755 MHz 2110 to 2155 MHz 23 dBm (+/- 2dBm) Class 3bis
LTE B5 824 to 849 MHz 869 to 894 MHz 23 dBm (+/- 2dBm) Class 3bis
LTE B17 704 to 716 MHz 734 to 746 MHz 23 dBm (+/- 2dBm) Class 3bis
UMTS B2 1850 to 1910 MHz 1930 to 1990 MHz 23 dBm (+/- 2dBm) Class 3bis
UMTS B5 824 to 849 MHz 869 to 894 MHz 23 dBm (+/- 2dBm) Class 3bis
1.1. Common Flexible Form Factor (CF3)
The AirPrime HL7688 belongs to the Common Flexible Form Factor (CF3) family of modules. This
family consists of a series of WWAN modules that share the same mechanical dimensions (same
width and length with varying thicknesses) and footprint. The CF
solution to a series of problems faced commonly in the WWAN module space as it:
Accommodates multiple radio technologies (from 2G to LTE advanced) and band groupings
Supports bit-pipe (Essential Module Series) and value add (Smart Module Series) solutions
Offers electrical and functional compatibility
Provides Direct Mount as well as Socketability depending on customer needs
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form factor provides a unique
1.2. Physical Dimensions
AirPrime HL7688 modules are compact, robust, fully shielded modules with the following dimensions:
Length: 23 mm
Width: 22 mm
Thickness: 2.5 mm
Weight: 3.5 g
Note: Dimensions specified above are typical values.
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1.3. General Features
The table below summarizes the AirPrime HL7688 features.
Table 2. General Features
Feature Description
Small form factor (146-pad solderable LGA pad) – 23mm x 22mm x
2.5mm (nominal)
Physical
Electrical Single or double supply voltage (VBATT and VBATT_PA) – 3.2V – 4.5V
Release 99 QoS negotiation – Background, Interactive, and
Streaming
Static and Dynamic IP address. The network may assign a fixed IP
address or dynamically assign one using DHCP (Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol).
Supports PAP and CHAP authentication protocols
PDP context type (IPv4, IPv6, IPv4v6). IP Packet Data Protocol context
RFC1144 TCP/IP header compression
Operating temperature ranges (industrial grade):
Environmental
Class A: -30°C to +70°C
Class B: -40°C to +85°C
RTC Real Time Clock (RTC) with calendar
1.4. Architecture
The figure below presents an overview of the AirPrime HL7688’s internal architecture and external
interfaces.
LGA-
146
VBATT
GND
VGPIO
BAT_RTC
GPIO x 12
UART x 1
Trace Debug (5 pins)
JTAG
26M_CLKOUT
32K_CLKOUT
SIM1
RESET_IN
PWR_ON
USB
ADC x 1
PCM
TX_ON
Memory
(Flash + RAM)
Baseband
MCUDSP
PMURF
Analog Baseband
Peripherals
Dulpexer
X
T
_
RX_LTERF
PA
L
E
T
SAW
Filters
AirPrime HL7688
RFRX_LTE
Antenna
Switch
Antenna
Switch
RF Main
LGA-
146
RF DIV
26MHz
32.768KHz
Figure 1. Architecture Overview
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1.5. Interfaces
The AirPrime HL7688 module provides the following interfaces and peripheral connectivity:
1x – 8-wire UART
1x – Active Low RESET
1x – USB 2.0
1x – Backup Battery Interface
2x – System Clock Out
1x – Active Low POWER-ON
1x – 1.8V/3V SIM
1x – JTAG Interface
12x – GPIOs (2 of which have multiplexes)
1x – Main Antenna
1x – RX Diversity Antenna
1x – VGPIO
1x – TX_ON
1x – ADC
1x – PCM
1x – Debug Interface
1.6. Connection Interface
The AirPrime HL7688 module is an LGA form factor device. All electrical and mechanical connections
are made through the 146 Land Grid Array (LGA) pads on the bottom side of the PCB.
Figure 2. Mechanical Overview
The 146 pads have the following distribution:
66 inner signal pads, 1x0.5mm, pitch 0.8mm
1 reserved test point (do not connect), 1.0mm diameter
7 test point (JTAG), 0.8mm diameter, 1.20mm pitch
Adding ESD protection is highly recommended at the point where
the USIM contacts are exposed, and for any other signals that
would be subjected to ESD by the user.
1.8. Environmental and Certifications
1.8.1. Environmental Specifications
The environmental specification for both operating and storage conditions are defined in the table
below.
Table 4. Environmental Specifications
Conditions Range
Operating Class A -30°C to +70°C
Operating Class B -40°C to +85°C
Storage -40°C to +85°C
Class A is defined as the operating temperature ranges that the device:
Shall exhibit normal function during and after environmental exposure.
Shall meet the minimum requirements of 3GPP or appropriate wireless standards.
Class B is defined as the operating temperature ranges that the device:
Shall remain fully functional during and after environmental exposure
Shall exhibit the ability to establish an SMS or DATA call (emergency call) at all times even
when one or more environmental constraint exceeds the specified tolerance.
Unless otherwise stated, full performance should return to normal after the excessive
constraint(s) have been removed.
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1.8.2. Regulatory
The AirPrime HL7688 is compliant with FCC regulations.
FCC compliance will be reflected on the AirPrime HL7688 label.
Table 5. Regulation Compliance
Document Current Version Description
GCF-CC v3.56.1 or later GCF Conformance Certification Criteria
NAPRD.03 V5.22 or later North American Program Reference Document
FCC Part 22, 24, 27 NA Federal Communications Commission
1.8.3. RoHS Directive Compliant
The AirPrime HL7688 module is compliant with RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU which sets limits for the
use of certain restricted hazardous substances. This directive states that “from 1st July 2006, new
electrical and electronic equipment put on the market does not contain lead, mercury, cadmium,
hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) or polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)”.
1.8.4. Disposing of the Product
This electronic product is subject to the EU Directive 2012/19/EU for Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). As such, this product must not be disposed of at a
municipal waste collection point. Please refer to local regulations for directions on how
to dispose of this product in an environmental friendly manner.
1.9. References
[1] AirPrime HL Series Customer Process Guidelines
Reference Number: 4114330
[2] AirPrime HL7688 AT Commands Interface Guide
Reference Number: TBD
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2. Pad Definition
AirPrime HL7688 pads are divided into 3 functional categories.
Core functions and associated pads cover all the mandatory features for M2M connectivity and will be available by default across all CF
modules. These Core functions are always available and always at the same physical pad locations. A customer platform using only these functions
and associated pads is guaranteed to be forward and/or backward compatible with the next generation of CF
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modules.
Extension functions and associated pads bring additional capabilities to the customer. Whenever an Extension function is available on a module, it
is always at the same pad location.
Custom functions and associated pads are specific to a given module, and make an opportunistic use of specific chipset functions and I/Os.
Custom features should be used with caution as there is no guarantee that the custom functions available on a given module will be available on
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other CF
modules.
Other pads marked as “not connected” or “reserved” should not be used.
Table 6. Pad Definition
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family of
Pad # Signal Name Function I/O
1GPIO1General purpose input/outputI/O
2
3UART1_RTSUART1 Request to sendIL1.8VConnect to test pointCore
4UART1_CTSUART1 Clear to sendOL1.8VConnect to test pointCore
5UART1_TXUART1 Transmit dataI
6UART1_RXUART1 Receive dataO
7UART1_DTR UART1 Data terminal readyIL1.8VConnect to test pointCore
8
UART1_RI /
TRACE_DATA3
UART1_DCD /
TRACE_DATA1
UART1 Ring indicator / Trace data 3O
UART1 Data carrier detect / Trace data 1
OL1.8VConnect to test pointCore / Custom
Active
Low / High
Power Supply
Domain
1.8VLeft OpenExtension
1.8VConnect to test pointCore / Custom
1.8VConnect to test pointCore
1.8VConnect to test pointCore
Recommendation
for Unused Pads
Type
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