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PRODUCT GE910-QUAD

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Components, units, or third-party products used in the product described herein are NOT faulttolerant and are NOT designed, manufactured, or intended for use as on-line control equipment in the following hazardous environments requiring fail-safe controls: the operation of Nuclear Facilities, Aircraft Navigation or Aircraft Communication Systems, Air Traffic Control, Life Support, or Weapons Systems (High Risk Activities"). Telit and its supplier(s) specifically disclaim any expressed or implied warranty of fitness for such High Risk Activities.

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Contents

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1. Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................................8

1.1. Scope........................................................................................................................................................................8

1.2. Audience ..................................................................................................................................................................8

1.3. Contact Information, Support...................................................................................................................................8

1.4. Document Organization ...........................................................................................................................................9

1.5. Text Conventions ...................................................................................................................................................10

1.6. Related Documents ................................................................................................................................................10

2. Overview........................................................................................................................................................................11

3. GE910 module connections ..........................................................................................................................................12

3.1. PIN-OUT................................................................................................................................................................12

3.2. Important Pin-out to Debug in customer’s application ..........................................................................................16

3.3. LGA PADs Layout.................................................................................................................................................17

4. Hardware Commands...................................................................................................................................................18

4.1. Turning ON the GE910..........................................................................................................................................18

4.2. Turning OFF the GE910 ........................................................................................................................................22

4.3. HW Unconditional Shutdown on GE910...............................................................................................................24

5. Power Supply.................................................................................................................................................................26

5.1. Power Supply Requirements ..................................................................................................................................26

5.2. Power Consumption...............................................................................................................................................27

5.2.1.

Power consumption Plots ..............................................................................................................................28

5.3. General Design Rules.............................................................................................................................................32

5.3.1.

Electrical Design Guidelines.........................................................................................................................32

5.3.2.

Thermal Design Guidelines...........................................................................................................................35

5.3.3.

Power Supply PCB layout Guidelines ...........................................................................................................36

6. GSM Radio Section.......................................................................................................................................................38

6.1. GSM Antenna Requirements .................................................................................................................................38

6.2. GSM Antenna - PCB line Guidelines.....................................................................................................................39

6.3. PCB Guidelines in case of FCC certification.........................................................................................................40

6.3.1.

Transmission line design ...............................................................................................................................40

6.3.2.

Transmission line measurements...................................................................................................................41

6.4. GSM Antenna - Installation Guidelines.................................................................................................................43

7. Global Navigation Satellite System (GE910-GNSS)...................................................................................................44

7.1. Principles of operation ...........................................................................................................................................44

7.2. GNSS Signals Pinout .............................................................................................................................................45

7.3. Turning ON/OFF the GNSS module only in standalone mode..............................................................................45

7.4. RF Front End Design..............................................................................................................................................45

7.4.1.

RF Signal Requirements ................................................................................................................................46

7.4.2.

GNSS Antenna – PCB Line Guidelines .........................................................................................................46

7.4.3.

GNSS Antenna Polarization ..........................................................................................................................46

7.4.4.

GNSS Antenna Gain ......................................................................................................................................48

7.4.5.

Active versus Passive Antenna ......................................................................................................................48

7.4.6.

RF Trace Losses ............................................................................................................................................49

7.4.7.

Implications of the Pre-select SAW Filter.....................................................................................................49

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7.4.8.

External LNA Gain and Noise Figure...........................................................................................................49

7.4.9.

Powering the External LNA (active antenna)................................................................................................49

7.4.10. External LNA Enable.....................................................................................................................................50

8. Logic Level Specifications ............................................................................................................................................51

9. USB Port........................................................................................................................................................................52

9.1. USB 2.0 FS ............................................................................................................................................................52

10. Serial Ports................................................................................................................................................................53

10.1. Modem Serial Port .................................................................................................................................................53

10.2. RS232 level translation ..........................................................................................................................................56

11. Audio Section Overview...........................................................................................................................................58

11.1. Digital Voice Interface (DVI) ................................................................................................................................58

11.1.1. DVI Electrical Connections...........................................................................................................................58

11.2. Analog Front-End...................................................................................................................................................58

11.2.1. MIC connection .............................................................................................................................................58

11.2.2. LINE-IN connection.......................................................................................................................................60

11.2.3. EAR connection .............................................................................................................................................61

11.2.4. Electrical Characteristics..............................................................................................................................63

12. General Purpose I/O.................................................................................................................................................65

12.1. Using a GPIO Pad as INPUT .................................................................................................................................66

12.2. Using a GPIO Pad as OUTPUT .............................................................................................................................66

12.3. Indication of network service availability..............................................................................................................67

12.4. RTC Bypass out .....................................................................................................................................................68

12.5. External SIM Holder Implementation....................................................................................................................68

12.6. ADC Converter ......................................................................................................................................................68

12.6.1. Description....................................................................................................................................................68

12.6.2. Using ADC Converter ...................................................................................................................................68

13. Mounting the GE910 on your Board.......................................................................................................................69

13.1. General...................................................................................................................................................................69

13.2. Module finishing & dimensions.............................................................................................................................69

13.3. Recommended foot print for the application..........................................................................................................70

13.4. Stencil.....................................................................................................................................................................71

13.5. PCB pad design......................................................................................................................................................71

13.6. Recommendations for PCB pad dimensions..........................................................................................................71

13.7. Solder paste............................................................................................................................................................73

13.7.1. GE910 Solder reflow .....................................................................................................................................73

14. Packing system..........................................................................................................................................................75

14.1. Packing on Reel......................................................................................................................................................75

14.1.1. Carrier Tape Detail.......................................................................................................................................75

14.1.2. Reel Detail.....................................................................................................................................................76

14.1.3. Packaging Detail...........................................................................................................................................77

14.2. Packing on tray.......................................................................................................................................................78

14.3. Moisture sensibility................................................................................................................................................80

15. Conformity Assessment Issues.................................................................................................................................81

16. SAFETY RECOMMANDATIONS.........................................................................................................................86

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1. Introduction

1.1. Scope

The aim of this document is the description of some hardware solutions useful for developing a product with the Telit GE910 module.

1.2. Audience

This document is intended for Telit customers, who are integrators, about to implement their applications using our GE910 modules.

1.3. Contact Information, Support

For general contact, technical support, to report documentation errors and to order manuals, contact Telit’s Technical Support Centre (TTSC) at:

TS-EMEA@telit.com TS-NORTHAMERICA@telit.com TS-LATINAMERICA@telit.com TS-APAC@telit.com

Alternatively, use:

http://www.telit.com/en/products/technical-support-center/contact.php

For detailed information about where you can buy the Telit modules or for recommendations on accessories and components visit:

http://www.telit.com

To register for product news and announcements or for product questions contact Telit’s Technical Support Centre (TTSC).

Our aim is to make this guide as helpful as possible. Keep us informed of your comments and suggestions for improvements.

Telit appreciates feedback from the users of our information.

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1.4. Document Organization

This document contains the following chapters:

Chapter 1: “Introduction” provides a scope for this document, target audience, contact and support information, and text conventions.

Chapter 2: “Overview” provides an overview of the document.

Chapter 3: “GE910 Module Connections” deals with the pin out configuration and layout.

Chapter 4: “Hardware Commands” How to operate on the module via hardware.

Chapter 5: “Power supply” Power supply requirements and general design rules.

Chapter 6: “GSM Radio” The antenna connection and board layout design are the most important parts in the full product design.

Chapter 7: “GNSS Receiver” This section describes the GNSS receiver.

Chapter 8: “Logic Level specifications” Specific values adopted in the implementation of logic levels for this module.

Chapter 9: “USB Port” Describes the USB port and the interface between the module and OEM hardware.

Chapter 10: “Serial ports” Describes the UART ports present and the interface between the module and OEM hardware.

Chapter 11: “Audio Section overview” Refers to the audio blocks of the Base Band Chip of the GE910 Telit Modules.

Chapter 12: “General Purpose I/O” How the general purpose I/O pads can be configured.

Chapter 13: “Mounting the GE910 on the application board” Recommendations and specifics on how to mount the module on the user’s board.

Chapter 14: “Packing system” Packaging Information.

Chapter 15: “Conformity Assessment Issues” Information related to the Conformity Assessments.

Chapter 16: “Safety Recommendations” Information related to the Safety topics.

Chapter 17: “Document History”

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1.5. Text Conventions

Danger – This information MUST be followed or catastrophic equipment failure or bodily injury may occur.

Caution or Warning – Alerts the user to important points about integrating the module, if these points are not followed, the module and end user equipment may fail or malfunction.

Tip or Information – Provides advice and suggestions that may be useful when integrating the module.

All dates are in ISO 8601 format, i.e. YYYY-MM-DD.

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1.6. Related Documents

• Telit 's GSM/GPRS Family Software User Guide, 1vv0300784

• Audio settings application note , 80000NT10007a

• Digital Voice Interface Application Note, 80000NT10004a

• GE910 Product description, 80397ST10107A

• SIM Holder Design Guides, 80000NT10001a

• AT Commands Reference Guide, 80000ST10025a

• Telit EVK2 User Guide, 1vv0300704

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2. Overview

The aim of this document is the description of some hardware solutions useful for developing a product with the Telit GE910 module. In this document all the basic functions of a mobile phone will be taken into account; for each one of them a proper hardware solution will be suggested and eventually the wrong solutions and common errors to be avoided will be evidenced. Obviously this document cannot embrace the whole hardware solutions and products that may be designed. The wrong solutions to be avoided shall be considered as mandatory, while the suggested hardware configurations shall not be considered mandatory, instead the information given shall be used as a guide and a starting point for properly developing your product with the Telit GE910 module. For further hardware details that may not be explained in this document refer to the Telit GE910 Product Description document where all the hardware information is reported.

NOTICE:

(The integration of the GSM/GPRS GE910 cellular module within user application shall be done according to the design rules described in this manual.

The information presented in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Telit Communications S.p.A. for its use, nor any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent rights of Telit Communications S.p.A. other than for circuitry embodied in Telit products. This document is subject to change without notice.

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3. GE910 module connections

3.1. PIN-OUT

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PAD USB 2.0 COMMUNICATION PORT

B15 C15 A13

Asynchronous UART1 – Program / Data + HW Flow Control

N15 M15 M14

L14

P15

N14

P14

R14 Asynchronous Auxiliary UART2

D15

E15 SIM card interface

A6 A7 A5 A4 A3

Analog Voice Interface

B2 B3 B4 B5

Digital Voice Interface (DVI)

B9 B6 B7 B8

ADC

DIGITAL IO

Signal I/O Function Type COMMENT

USB_D+ I/O USB differential Data (+) 3.3V

USB_D- I/O USB differential Data (-) 3.3V

VUSB AI Power sense for USB presence 5V Accepted range 1.8V to 5V

C103/TXD I Serial data input from DTE CMOS 1.8V UART1 C104/RXD O Serial data output to DTE CMOS 1.8V UART1 C108/DTR I Input for (DTR) from DTE CMOS 1.8V

C105/RTS I Input for Request to send signal (RTS) from DTE CMOS 1.8V

C106/CTS O Output for Clear to Send signal (CTS) to DTE C109/DCD O Output for (DCD) to DTE CMOS 1.8V C107/DSR O Output for (DSR) to DTE CMOS 1.8V

C125/RING O Output for Ring (RI) to DTE CMOS 1.8V

TX_AUX O Auxiliary UART (TX Data to DTE) CMOS 1.8V UART2 RX_AUX I Auxiliary UART (RX Data from DTE) CMOS 1.8V UART2

SIMCLK O External SIM signal – Clock 1.8 / 3V SIMRST O External SIM signal – Reset 1.8 / 3V

SIMIO I/O External SIM signal – Data I/O 1.8 / 3V SIMIN I External SIM signal – Presence (active low) CMOS 1.8

SIMVCC - External SIM signal – Power supply for the SIM 1.8 / 3V

EAR+ AO Ear signal output, phase +

EAR- AO Ear signal output, phase - MIC+ AI Microphone signal input; phase + MIC- AI Microphone signal input; phase -

DVI_WA0 I/O Digital Audio Interface (WA0) CMOS 1.8V

DVI_RX I/O Digital Audio Interface (RX) CMOS 1.8V DVI_TX I/O Digital Audio Interface (TX) CMOS 1.8V

DVI_CLK I/O Digital Audio Interface (CLK) CMOS 1.8V

ADC_IN1 AI Analog to Digital converter input A/D Values 0 to 1.3V

GPIO_01 I/O GPIO_01 / STAT_LED CMOS 1.8V Alternate Function STATUS LED

CMOS 1.8V

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C9 C10 C11

B14 C12 C13 K15

L15 G15 GPIO_10 I/O GPIO_10 CMOS 1.8V

RF SECTION GSM

GNSS SECTION

G14 J14 K14 R7 GNSS_LNA_EN O GNSS External LNA Enable 1.8V Active Antenna Control

MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS

R13 P11 R12

C14

R11

POWER SUPPLY

M1 M2

G1 H1

G2 H2

GPIO_02 I/O GPIO_02 CMOS 1.8V GPIO_03 I/O GPIO_03 CMOS 1.8V GPIO_04 I/O GPIO_04 CMOS 1.8V

GPIO_05 I/O GPIO_05 / RFTXMON CMOS 1.8V Alternate Function RFTXMON GPIO_06 I/O GPIO_06 CMOS 1.8V GPIO_07 I/O GPIO_07 CMOS 1.8V GPIO_08 I/O GPIO_08 CMOS 1.8V

GPIO_09 I/O GPIO_09 CMOS 1.8V

ANTENNA GSM - GSM/GPRS Antenna (50 ohm) RF

ANTENNA GNSS - GNSS Antenna (50 ohm) RF

GNSS_EN* I External GNSS ON-OFF VBATT ref. Open Colector active low GNSS_NMEA_TX O UART NMEA Output 1.8V UART3 or GNSS_BOOT GNSS_NMEA_RX I UART NMEA Input 1.8V UART3

HW_SHUTDOWN* I HW Unconditional Shutdown VBATT ref. Open Colector active low

RESET_BB I SW Reset 1.8V Open Colector active low

ON_OFF* I Input command for power ON VRTC 2,3V ref. Open Colector active low

VRTC I VRTC Backup capacitor RTC Power

VAUX/PWRMON O

VBATT - Main power supply (Baseband) Power

VBATT - Main power supply (Baseband) Power VBATT_PA - Main power supply (Radio PA) Power VBATT_PA - Main power supply (Radio PA) Power VBATT_PA - Main power supply (Radio PA) Power VBATT_PA - Main power supply (Radio PA) Power

GND - Ground Power GND - Ground Power GND - Ground Power GND - Ground Power GND - Ground Power GND - Ground Power GND - Ground Power GND - Ground Power GND - Ground Power GND - Ground Power

Supply Output for external accessories / Power

ON Monitor

1.8V

Backup for the embedded RTC

supply, don’t connect to VBATT!

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L2 R2

N3 P3 R3

N4 P4 R4 N5 P5 R5 N6 P6 R6 P8 R8

P9 P10 R10

M12

B13 P13 E14

RESERVED

G3 H3

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N9 A10 N10 N11 B12 D12 N12 P12 F14 H14 N13 L13

J13

M13

K13 H13 G13 F13 A11 A12 B11 B10

A8 A14 D13 D14 H15

J15

D4 E13 F15

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WARNING:

Reserved pins must not be connected.

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3.2. Important Pin-out to Debug in customer’s application

The followings pins are necessary to debug the application when the module is assembled on customer’s application.

PADs for GE910-QUAD Signal

M1,M2,N1,N2,P1,P2 VBATT & VBATT_PA

E1,G1,H1,J1,L1,A2,E2,F2,G2,H2,

J2,K2,L2,R2,M3,N3,P3,R3,M4, N4,P4,R4,N5,P5,R5,N6,P6,R6,P8, R8,P9,P10,R10,M12,B13,P13,E14

ADDITIONAL PADs

for GE910-GNSS only

We recommend connecting them also to dedicated test point.

GND

R12 ON/OFF* R13 HW_SHUTDOWN*

K1 ANTENNA GSM B15 USB_D+ C15 USB_DN15 C103/TXD

M15 C104/RXD

L14 C105/RTS P15 C106/CTS D15 TXD_AUX E15 RXD_AUX

Signal

R9 ANTENNA GNSS G14 GNSS_EN*

J14 GNSS_NMEA_TX

K14 GNSS_NMEA_RX

NOTE:

Not used pins apart from table above can be left unconnected. RTS pin should be connected to the GND (on the module side) if flow control is not used.

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3.3. LGA PADs Layout

A B C D E F G H J K L M N P R

1 ADC IN1 RES RES GND RES GND GND GND ANT_GSM GND VBATT VBATT_PA VBATT_PA

2 GND EAR+ RES RES GND GND GND GND G ND GND GND VBATT VBATT_PA VBATT_PA GND

3 SIMVCC EAR- RES RES RES RES RES RES RES RES RES GND GND GND GND

4 SIMIN MIC+ RES RES GND GND GND GND

5 SIMIO MIC- RES GND GND GND

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6 SIMCLK DVI_RX RES GND GND GND

7 SIMRST DVI_TX RES RES RES

8 RES DVI_CLK GPIO_01 RES GND GND

9 RES DVI_WA0 GPIO_02 RES GND ANT_GNSS

10 RES RES GPIO_03 RES GND GND

11 RES RES GPIO_04 RES RES

12 RES RES GPIO_06 RES GN D RES RES ON_OFF*

USB

14 RES GP IO_05 VRTC RES GND RES GNSS_E N* RES

15 USB_D+ USB_ D- TX AUX RX A UX RES GPIO_10 RES RES GPIO_08 GPIO_09 C104/RXD C103/TXD C106/CTS

GND GP IO_07 RES RES RES RES RES RES RES RES RES RES GND

_VBUS

GNSS

_NMEA_TX

C105/RTS C108/DTR C109/DCD C107/DSR C125/RING

_NMEA_RX

NOTE:

GNSS

_LNA_EN

VAUX /

PWRMON

HW_SHUT

DOWN*

The pin defined as RES has to be considered RESERVED and not connected on any pin in the application. The related area on the application has to be kept empty.

Pin G14; J14; K14; R7; R9 are available only on GE910-GNSS variant.

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4. Hardware Commands

4.1. Turning ON the GE910

To turn on the GE910 the pad ON-OFF* must be tied low for at least 5 seconds and then released.

The maximum current that can be drained from the ON-OFF* pad is 0.2mA.

NOTE:

Don't use any pull up resistor on the ON* line, it is internally pulled up. Using pull up resistor may bring to latch up problems on the GE910 power regulator and improper power on/off of the module. The line ON* must be connected only in open collector configuration.

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NOTE:

In this document all the lines that are inverted, hence have active low signals are labeled with a name that ends with”*" or with a bar over the name.

TIP:

To check if the device has powered on, the hardware line PWRMON should be monitored. The device is powered on when PWRMON goes high.

NOTE:

It is mandatory to avoid sending data to the serial ports during the first 200ms of the module start-up.

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The flow chart showing the proper TURN ON procedure is displayed below:

MODEM ON Proc.

WAIT > 1 Sec

PWMON HIGH?

NOTE:

ON_OFF = LOW

WAIT > 5 Sec

ON_OFF = Z

PWMON HIGH?

SHUTDOWN

Start AT CMD.

In order to avoid a back powering effect it is recommended to avoid having any HIGH logic level signal applied to the digital pins of the GE910 when the module is powered off or during an ON/OFF transition.

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unconditional

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The Flow chart showing the AT commands managing procedure is displayed below:

Start AT CMD.

DELAY > 300msec

Enter AT<CR>

AT answer ‘OK’

into 1 sec ?

SHUTDOWN

MODEM ON Proc.

NOTE:

Do not give any commands before 300 msec after ON/OFF procedure.

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ON-OFF Circuit Examples:

1- If your system does not have Open Collector bus, use this interface:

2- Using a simple ON/OFF external switch:

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4.2. Turning OFF the GE910

Turning OFF of the device can be done in two ways:

• via AT command (see GE910 Software User Guide, AT#SHDN)

• by tying low pin ON_OFF* for at least 2s

Either ways, the device issues a detach request to network informing that the device will not be reachable any more.

To turn OFF the GE910 the pad ON-OFF* must be tied low for at least 2 seconds and then released. The same circuitry and timing for the power on must be used. The device shuts down after the release of the ON-OFF* pad.

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TIP: To check if the device has been powered off, the hardware line PWRMON must be monitored.

The device is powered off when PWRMON goes low.

NOTE:

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The following flow chart shows the proper HW TURN OFF procedure:

MODEM OFF Proc.

WAIT > 1 Sec

PWMON HIGH?

ON_OFF = LOW

WAIT > 2s

ON_OFF = Z

WAIT > 15s

PWMON HIGH?

SHUTDOWN

MODEM ON Proc.

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4.3. HW Unconditional Shutdown on GE910

WARNING:

The hardware unconditional Shutdown must not be used during normal operation of the device since it does not detach the device from the network. It shall be kept as an emergency exit procedure to be done in the rare case that the device gets stacked waiting for some network or SIM responses.

To unconditionally Shutdown the GE910, the pad HW_SHUTDOWN* must be tied low for at least 200 milliseconds and then released. After this operation the module is in OFF condition. The maximum current that can be drained from the HW_SHUTDOWN* pad is 0,4 mA.

NOTE:

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Do not use any pull up resistor on the HW_SHUTDOWN* line or any totem pole digital output. Using pull up resistor may bring to latch up problems on the GE910 power regulator and improper functioning of the module. The line HW_SHUTDOWN* must be connected only in open collector configuration, since it is already internally pull-up to VBATT.

TIP:

The unconditional hardware shutdown must always be implemented on the boards and the software must use it as an emergency exit procedure.

A simple circuit to do it is:

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Disconnect PWR

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In the following flow chart is detailed the proper HW restart procedure:

SHUTDOWN

HW SHUTDOWN* =

Delay > 200ms

HW SHUTDOWN* =

PWRMON = HIGH

supply

LOW

Modem ON Proc.

NOTE:

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5. Power Supply

The power supply circuitry and board layout are a very important part in the full product design and they strongly reflect on the product overall performances, hence read carefully the requirements and the guidelines that will follow for a proper design.

5.1. Power Supply Requirements

The external power supply must be connected to VBATT & VBATT_PA signals and must fulfill the following requirements:

POWER SUPPLY

Nominal Supply Voltage 3.8 V Normal Operating Voltage Range 3.40 V÷ 4.20 V Extended Operating Voltage Range 3.20 V÷ 4.50 V

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NOTE:

The Operating Voltage Range MUST never be exceeded; care must be taken in order to fulfil min/max voltage requirement.

NOTE:

Overshoot voltage (regarding MAX Extended Operating Voltage) and drop in voltage (regarding MIN Extended Operating Voltage) MUST never be exceeded;

The “Extended Operating Voltage Range” can be used only with completely assumption and application of the HW User guide suggestions.

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5.2. Power Consumption

The GE910 power consumptions are:

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Mode Average (mA) @3.8V Mode description GSM+GNSS SWITCHED OFF

Switched Off 100uA

GSM mode only

IDLE mode AT+CFUN=1 21 Normal mode: full functionality of the module

AT+CFUN=4

18 Disabled TX and RX; module is not registered

3,8 Paging Multiframe 2

AT+CFUN=0 or =5

2,5 Paging Multiframe 3 2,4 Paging Multiframe 4 1,2 Paging Multiframe 9

VOICE TX and RX mode

GSM900 VOICE PL5 230 DCS1800 VOICE PL0 175

GPRS (class 1) 1TX + 1RX

GSM900 PL5 225 DCS1800 PL0 160

GPRS (class 10) 2TX + 3RX

GSM900 PL5 360 DCS1800 PL0 290

GNSS mode only

Tracking GPS 55 Tracking GNSS 65

The GSM system is made in a way that the RF transmission is not continuous, else it is packed into bursts at a base frequency of about 216 Hz, and the relative current peaks can be as high as about 2A. Therefore the power supply has to be designed in order to withstand with these current peaks without big voltage drops; this means that both the electrical design and the board layout must be designed for this current flow. If the layout of the PCB is not well designed a strong noise floor is generated on the ground and the supply; this will reflect on all the audio paths producing an audible annoying noise at 216 Hz; if the voltage drop during the peak current absorption is too much, then the device may even shutdown as a consequence of the supply voltage drop.

Module supplied but Switched Off

on the network

GSM VOICE CALL

GPRS Sending data mode

NOTE:

The electrical design for the Power supply should be made ensuring it will be capable of a peak current output of at least 2 A.

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