Sierra Wireless WP77B User Manual

AirPrime WP7702
Hardware Integration Guide
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Hardware Integration Guide
Important Notice
Safety and Hazards
Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in areas where blasting is in progress, where explosive atmospheres may be present, near medical equipment, near life support equipment, or any equipment which may be susceptible to any form of radio interference. In such areas, the Sierra Wireless modem MUST BE IN AIRPLANE MODE OR POWERED OFF. 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 IN AIRPLANE MODE OR POWERED OFF. When operating, the Sierra Wireless modem can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard systems.
Limitation of Liability
Note: Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is on the ground and the door is open. Sierra Wireless modems may be used at this time.
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.
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Sierra Wireless. SIERRA WIRELESS AND ITS AFFILIATES SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, GENERAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR REVENUE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY SIERRA WIRELESS PRODUCT, EVEN IF SIERRA WIRELESS AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR THEY ARE FORESEEABLE OR FOR CLAIMS BY ANY THIRD PARTY.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall Sierra Wireless and/or its affiliates aggregate liability 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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Preface
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Module Power States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
RF Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Conducted Tx power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Routing Constraints and Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
General Rules and Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
PCB Layout Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
PCB Specifications for the Application Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Recommended PCB Land Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Routing Constraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
UIM Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
RF Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
USB Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Thermal Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
EMC and ESD Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Mechanical Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Signal Reference Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Regulatory Compliance and Industry Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Important Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Safety and Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Important Compliance Information for North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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1: Introduction

The AirPrime WP7702 is an industrial-grade LGA 239-pad module that provides voice and data connectivity on LTE networks. The module also provides GNSS functionality as a SKU-configuration.

Accessories

A hardware development kit is available for AirPrime WP-series modules. The kit contains hardware components for evaluating and developing with the module, including:
Development board
Cables
Antennas (Additional antennas may be required to support all bands.)
Other accessories
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2: Power

Power Supply

The host provides power to the AirPrime WP7702 through multiple power and ground pins. The host must provide safe and continuous power at all times; the module does not have an independent power supply, or protection circuits to guard against electrical issues.
For detailed pinout and voltage/ current requirements of this module, see the AirPrime WP7700/WP7702 Product Technical Specification.

Module Power States

The module has three main power states, as described in Table 2-1.
Table 2-1: Supported Power States
State Description Wake-Up Events
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OFF
Interrupt
Active
Module is off (no power to the system). Apply power for system to go to Active state.
Simple wakeup sources are configured to interrupt from this power-saving state to the Active state.
The module may be fully functioning (WWAN radio and GNSS radio active), or be operating in airplane mode (WWAN radio off).
Module actively reduces power consumption by disabling components that are not in use (for example, stepping down clock signals, putting USB bus into selective suspend, etc.)
Apply power.
An event generated from a state change of RESET_IN_N or POWER_ON_N, or a timeout event.
System wakes up (returns to fully active mode) automatically as required, or can be woken directly via wakeable GPIOs.
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3: RF Specifications

The AirPrime WP7702 operates on the frequency bands listed below.
Table 3-1: LTE Frequency Band Support
Band Frequency (Tx) (MHz) Frequency (Rx) (MHz)
B1 1920–1980 2110–2170
B2 1850–1910 1930–1990
B3 1710–1785 1805–1880
a
B4
B5 824–849 869–894
B8 880–915 925–960
B12 699–716 729–746
B13 777–787 746–756
b
B17
B18 815–830 860–875
1710–1755 2110–2155
704–716 734–746
3
B19 830–845 875–890
B20 832–862 791–821
B26 814–849 859–894
B28 703–748 758–803
a. B4— CAT-M1 only b. B17—CAT-NB1 only
Table 3-2: GPRS / EDGE Frequency Band Support
Band Frequency (Tx) (MHz) Frequency (Rx) (MHz)
GSM 850 824–849 869–894
E-GSM 900 880–915 925–960
DCS 1800 1710–1785 1805–1880
PCS 1900 1850–1910 1930–1990
Table 3-3: GNSS Frequency Band Support
Band Frequencies (MHz)
GPS 1575.42 ± 1.023
GLONASS 1597.52–1605.92
Galileo 1575.42 ± 2.046
BeiDou 1561.098 ± 2.046
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Conducted Tx power

Table 3-4: Conducted Tx Max Output Power Tolerances — LTE
RF band Min (dBm) Typ ( d B m ) Max (dBm) Notes
All bands (B1, B2, B3, B4a, B5, B8,
B12, B13, B17
a. B4— CAT-M1 only b. B17— CAT-NB1 only
b
, B18, B19, B20,
B26, B28
22 23 24 Connectorized (Class 3)
Table 3-5: Conducted Tx Max Output Power Tolerances — GPRS / EDGE
RF band Min (dBm) Typ ( d B m ) Max (dBm) Notes
GMSK mode (Class 4; 2W, 33dBm)
8PSK mode (Class E2;
0.5W; 27dBm
GMSK mode (Class 1; 1W, 30dBm)
8PSK mode (Class E2;
0.4W; 26dBm
GSM 850
E-GSM 900
DCS 1800 PCS 1900
31 32 33
25.5 26.5 27.5
28 29 30
24.5 25.5 26.5
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4: Routing Constraints and Recommen­dations
This section describes general routing constraints and recommendations for the AirPrime WP7702 module.
Note: This is a non-exhaustive list of suggested design guidelines. The developer is respon­sible for deciding whether to implement these guidelines.

General Rules and Recommendations

Clock and other high-frequency digital signals (e.g. serial buses) should be routed as far as possible from the module’s analog signals.
If the application design makes it possible, all analog signals should be separated from digital signals by a ground trace on the PCB.
Tip: Avoid routing any signals under the module on the application board.
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PCB Layout Recommendations

Ground pads should be re-flowed on to the host PCB with < 30% voiding to allow effective heat dissipation.

Power Supply

When designing the power supply, make sure that VBAT_BB/VBAT_RF meet the requirements listed in the AirPrime WP7700/ WP7702 Product Technical Specification.
Careful attention should be paid to the following:
Power supply quality— PFM, or PSM systems should be avoided; Low ripple, linear regulation or PWM converters are preferred for low noise.
Capacity to deliver high current peaks in a short time (for pulsed radio emission)
VBAT_BB/VBAT_RF must support peak currents with an acceptable voltage
drop that guarantees the minimum required VBAT_BB/VBAT_RF value.
VBAT_BB/VBAT_RF signal pads must never exceed the maximum required VBAT_BB/VBAT_RF value, otherwise the module’s power amplifier and GPS chipset may be severely damaged.
A weakly-designed (not robust) power supply could affect EMC performance, the emission spectrum, and the phase error and frequency error.
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Antenna

Sierra Wireless strongly recommends working with an antenna manufacturer either to develop an antenna adapted to the application, or to adapt an existing solution to the application.
For information on routing constraints for the RF circuit, see RF Circuit on
page 11.

PCB Specifications for the Application Board

Sensitive signals (such as audio, UIM, and clocks) should be protected by ground planes/fills. Routing sensitive signals close to noisy signals could result in noise being coupled.

Recommended PCB Land Pattern

Refer to AirPrime WPx5/WP76 Series Customer Process Guidelines, available at
http://source.sierrawireless.com.

Routing Constraints

Power Supply

If the following design recommendations are not followed, phase error (peak) and power loss could occur.
Since the maximum peak current can reach 2.5 A, Sierra Wireless strongly recommends having a large width for the layout of the power supply signal (to avoid voltage loss between the external power supply and VBAT_BB/
VBAT_RF.
Figure 4-1: Power Supply Routing Example
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Note: Figure 4-1 shows separate traces for VBAT_BB and VBAT_RF. If VBAT_BB and VBAT_RF share a single power supply, these traces should be connected.
Note: For optimal decoupling, place the capacitors on the undersid e of the board, directly under the pins.
Filtering capacitors (100 nF to 1500 F) are recommended near the module’s power supply.
Attention should be paid to the ground trace or the ground plane on the appli­cation board for the power supply that supplies the module. The ground trace or ground plane, as well as the VBAT trace, must be able to support current peaks.
If the ground trace between the module and the power supply is a copper plane, make sure it is a solid plane.
Design routing to make sure total line impedance does not exceed 10 m@217Hz.
Ground Plane Connection
The AirPrime WP7702 module requires a solid, central ground plane (with solder mask defined pads) located directly under the module. This will:
Ensure high current signal returns
Provide heat dissipation under higher operating temperatures
The ground plane should be connected (with vias) to the reference ground layer of the application board.

UIM Interface

The length of the tracks between the AirPrime WP7702 and the UIM socket should be as short as possible. Maximum recommended length is 10cm.
ESD protection is mandatory on the UIM lines unless there is no physical access to the UIM.
The decoupling capacitor(s) should be placed as close as possible to the UIM card connector for the UIM1_VCC signal.

RF Circuit

The RF signal must be routed on the application board using tracks with a 50 characteristic impedance.
The characteristic impedance depends on the dielectric, the track width and the ground plane spacing.
It is recommended to use stripline design if the RF path is fairly long (more than 3 cm), since microstrip design is not shielded. Consequently, the RF (transmit) signal may interfere with neighboring electronic circuits. In the same way, the neighboring electronics (micro-controllers, etc.) may interfere with the RF (receive) signal and degrade the reception performance.
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USB Interface

When the USB interface is externally accessible, ESD protection is required on the USB_VBUS, USB_D+, and USB_D- signals.

Thermal Considerations

When transmitting, the AirPrime WP7702 can generate significant amounts of heat (due to the internal Power Amplifier) that must be dissipated in the host device for safety and performance reasons.
The amount of thermal dissipation required depends on the following factors:
Supply voltage—Maximum power dissipation for these modules can be up to
Usage—Typical power dissipation values depend on the location within the
To enhance heat dissipation:
Maximize airflow over / around the module
Locate the module away from other components that generate heat
Ensure the module is connected to a solid ground plane
3 W at voltage supply limits.
host, amount of data transferred, etc.

EMC and ESD Recommendations

EMC tests must be performed on the application as soon as possible to detect any potential problems.
When designing, special attention should be paid to:
Possible spurious emissions radiated by the application to the RF receiver in the receiver band
ESD protection—Typically, ESD protection is mandatory for externally acces­sible signals, including:
· VBAT_RF/VBAT_BB
· UIM (if accessible from outside)
· Serial link
· USB
· Antennas
Length of the UIM interface lines (preferably <10 cm)
Length of the HSIC interface lines (<10 cm, as required by the HSIC specifi-
cation)
EMC protection on audio input/output (filters against 900 MHz emissions)
Ground plane: Sierra Wireless recommends a common ground plane for
analog/digital/RF grounds
Note: The AirPrime WP7702 does not include any protection against over-voltage.
The host device must provide adequate ESD protection on digital circuits and antenna ports as detailed in the following table.
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Note: The level of protection required depends on your application.
Table 4-1: ESD specifications
Category Connection Specification
RF ports
Operational
Non-operational
UIM connector USB connector UART connector
Host connector interface
a,b
IEC-61000-4-2 - Level (Electrostatic Discharge Immunity Test)
· ± 6kV Contact
· ±8kV Air
Unless otherwise specified:
JESD22-A114 ± 1kV Human Body Model
JESD22-A115 ± 100V Machine Model
JESD22-C101C ± 500V Charged Device
Model
a. ESD specifications are preliminary, subject to change. b. ESD protection is highly recommended at the point where the UIM contacts are exposed,
and for any other signals that would be subjected to ESD by the user.

Mechanical Integration

Attention should be paid to:
Antenna cable integration (bending, length, position, etc)
Pads of the AirPrime WP7702 to be soldered to the ground plane
Ensuring proper board layout
Providing sufficient space around the module for heat dissipation
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0
0
0
10nF
0
100nF
10
C3
C2
C1
9
C7
C6
C5
GND VPP I/O
SW_A
VCC
RST CLK
SW_B
DNI
DNI
DNI
VGPIO_1V8
UIM_RESET_N
UIM_DATA
UIM_CLK
UIM_VCC
UIM1_DET
UIM1
DNI
SIM2070-6-0-30-00-A
ESD suppressor
Note: Example ESD and SIM connector part numbers listed. Comparable parts may be used instead. Note: Capacitor on UIM_CLK is intended to slow down the clock signal in case of crosstalk.
DNI
DNI
Example ESD suppressor:
STMicroelectronics
DALC208SC6
+
uClamp 3301P
1
2
3 4 6
5
Important: SIM connector must have a ‘Normally closed’ detection switch.

Signal Reference Schematics

Figure 4-2: UIM Interface
Figure 4-3: USB Interface
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1
5
3
4
6
6
4
2
5
7
1
3
51K
5%
51K
5%
51K
5%
470
1%
NC1 VCC
NC2 GND
AY
VCC_1V8
VCC_5V0
USB_ID
DNI
VCC_1V8
10µF
USB_VBUS
VIN VOUT
FLAGB ISET
ON
GND1 GND2
Replace with FPF2163 if Autorestart is required
FPF2164
Figure 4-4: USB OTG Interface
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5: Regulatory Compliance and Industry Certifications

Important Notice

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 module are used in a normal manner with a well-constructed network, the Sierra Wireless module 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 module, or for failure of the Sierra Wireless module to transmit or receive such data.

Safety and Hazards

Do not operate your AirPrime WP7702 Embedded Module:
In areas where blasting is in progress
Where explosive atmospheres may be present including refueling points, fuel
depots, and chemical plants
Near medical equipment, life support equipment, or any equipment which may be susceptible to any form of radio interference.
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In such areas, the AirPrime WP7702 module MUST BE POWERED OFF. Otherwise, the AirPrime WP7702 module can transmit signals that could interfere with this equipment.
In an aircraft, the AirPrime WP7702 module MUST BE POWERED OFF. Otherwise, the AirPrime WP7702 module can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard systems and may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft or disrupt the cellular network. Use of a cellular phone in an aircraft is illegal in some jurisdictions. Failure to observe this instruction may lead to suspension or denial of cellular telephone services to the offender, or legal action or both.
Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is on the ground and the door is open. The AirPrime WP7702 module may be used normally at this time.

Important Compliance Information for North America

The AirPrime WP7702 module has been granted modular approval for mobile applications under FCC ID: N7NWP77B and IC: 2417C-WP77B. Integrators may use the AirPrime WP7702 module in their end products without additional FCC/IC (Industry Canada) certification if they meet the following conditions. Otherwise, additional FCC/ IC approvals must be obtained.
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1. The end product must use the RF trace design approved with the AirPrime WP7702 module. The Gerber file of the trace design can be obtained from Sierra Wireless upon request.
2. At least 20 cm separation distance between the antenna and the user’s body must be maintained at all times.
3. To comply with FCC/IC regulations limiting both maximum RF output power and human exposure to RF radiation, the maximum antenna gain including cable loss in a mobile-only exposure condition must not exceed the limits stipulated in Table 5-1 on page 17.
Table 5-1: WP7702 Antenna Gain Specifications
Frequency
Device Technology Band
2 1850–1910 9 8
b
4
5 824–849 7 6
(MHz)
1710–1755 6 6
Maximum antenna gain (dBi)
Standalone Collocated
a
LTE
AirPrime WP7702
GPRS/ EDGE GSM 850 824–849 4 3
a. Antenna gain limit when module collocated with Wi-Fi / Wimax/BT radios b. B4— CAT-M1 only c. B17 — CAT-NB1 only
12 699–716 6 6
13 777–787 6 6
c
17
26 814–849 7 6
PCS 1900 1850–1910 3 3
704–716 6 6
4. The AirPrime WP7702 module may transmit simultaneously with other collo­cated radio transmitters within a host device, provided the following conditions are met:
· Each collocated radio transmitter has been certified by FCC / IC for mobile
application.
· At least 20 cm separation distance between the antennas of the collocated
transmitters and the user’s body must be maintained at all times.
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Table 5-2: Collocated Radio Transmitter Specifications
· The radiated power of a collocated transmitter must not exceed the EIRP
limit stipulated in Table 5-2.
Frequency
Device Technology
WLAN
Collocated transmitters
a. Valid collocated transmitter combinations: WLAN+BT; WiMAX+BT.
a
WiMAX
BT 2400–2500 15
(WLAN+WiMAX+BT is not permitted.)
(MHz)
2400–2500 25
5150–5850 27
2300–2400 25
2500–2700 25
3300–3800 25
EIRP Limit
(dBm)
5. A label must be affixed to the outside of the end product into which the AirPrime WP7702 module is incorporated, with a statement similar to the following:
· This device contains FCC ID: N7NWP77B / IC:2417C-WP77B.
6. A user manual with the end product must clearly indicate the operating
requirements and conditions that must be observed to ensure compliance with current FCC/ IC RF exposure guidelines.
The end product with an embedded AirPrime WP7702 module may also need to pass the FCC Part 15 unintentional emission testing requirements and be properly authorized per FCC Part 15.
Note: If this module is intended for use in a portable device, you are responsible for separate approval to satisfy the SAR requirements of FCC Part 2.1093 and IC RSS-102.
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