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UBX-16024152 - R11
SARA-
SARA-R4/N4 series
LTE Cat M1 / NB1 and EGPRS modules
Data Sheet
SARA-R4/N4 series - Data Sheet
Title
SARA-R4/N4 series
Subtitle
LTE Cat M1 / NB1 and EGPRS modules
Document type
Data Sheet
Document number
UBX-16024152
Revision and date
R11
09-May-2018
Disclosure Restriction
Product status
Corresponding content status
Functional Sample
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For functional testing. Revised and supplementary data will be published later.
In Development / Prototype
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Advance Information
Data based on early testing. Revised and supplementary data will be published later.
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Early Production Information
Data from product verification. Revised and supplementary data may be published later.
Mass Production / End of Life
Production Information
Document contains the final product specification.
Product name
Type number
Modem version
Application version
PCN reference
Product status
SARA-R404M
SARA-R404M-00B-00
K0.0.00.00.07.06
UBX-17047084
Initial Production
SARA-R410M SARA-R410M-01B-00
L0.0.00.00.02.03
UBX-17051617
Initial Production
SARA-R410M-02B-00
L0.0.00.00.05.06
A02.00
UBX-18010263
Initial Production
SARA-R412M
SARA-R412M-02B-00
M0.03.00
A01.03
UBX-18006467
Prototype
SARA-N410
SARA-N410-02B-00
Functional Sample
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Contents
Document Information ................................................................................................................................ 2
Contents .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
1 Functional description ......................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Product features ......................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Block diagram .............................................................................................................................................. 6
1.4 Product description .................................................................................................................................... 7
1.5 AT command support ................................................................................................................................ 8
1.6 Supported features .................................................................................................................................... 9
2 Interfaces ................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.1 Power management ................................................................................................................................. 10
2.1.1 Module supply input (VCC) ............................................................................................................. 10
2.1.2 Generic digital interfaces supply output (V_INT) ....................................................................... 10
2.2 Antenna interface ..................................................................................................................................... 10
2.2.1 Antenna RF interface (ANT) ........................................................................................................... 10
2.2.2 Antenna detection (ANT_DET) ...................................................................................................... 10
2.3 System functions ....................................................................................................................................... 11
2.3.1 Module power-on ............................................................................................................................... 11
2.3.2 Module power-off ............................................................................................................................... 11
2.3.3 Module reset ....................................................................................................................................... 11
2.4 SIM ................................................................................................................................................................ 11
2.4.1 SIM interface ...................................................................................................................................... 11
2.4.2 SIM detection ..................................................................................................................................... 11
2.5 Serial communication ...............................................................................................................................12
2.5.1 UART interface ...................................................................................................................................12
2.5.2 USB interface ..................................................................................................................................... 13
2.5.3 SPI interface ...................................................................................................................................... 13
2.5.4 SDIO interface ................................................................................................................................... 14
2.5.5 DDC (I2C) interface ............................................................................................................................ 14
2.6 Audio ............................................................................................................................................................ 14
2.7 GPIO ............................................................................................................................................................. 15
3 Pin definition ......................................................................................................................................... 16
3.1 Pin assignment .......................................................................................................................................... 16
4 Electrical specifications ................................................................................................................... 20
4.1 Absolute maximum rating....................................................................................................................... 20
4.1.1 Maximum ESD ................................................................................................................................... 20
4.2 Operating conditions .................................................................................................................................21
4.2.1 Operating temperature range .........................................................................................................21
4.2.2 Thermal parameters .........................................................................................................................21
4.2.3 Supply/power pins ............................................................................................................................ 22
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4.2.4 Current consumption ....................................................................................................................... 23
4.2.5 LTE RF characteristics .................................................................................................................... 24
4.2.6 2G RF characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 26
4.2.7 ANT_DET pin characteristics ......................................................................................................... 26
4.2.8 PWR_ON pin ....................................................................................................................................... 27
4.2.9 RESET_N pin ...................................................................................................................................... 27
4.2.10 SIM pins .............................................................................................................................................. 27
4.2.11 USB pins ............................................................................................................................................. 28
4.2.12 Generic Digital Interfaces pins ....................................................................................................... 28
4.2.13 DDC (I2C) pins ..................................................................................................................................... 28
5 Mechanical specifications ................................................................................................................29
6 Qualification and approvals............................................................................................................. 30
6.1 Reliability tests ..........................................................................................................................................30
6.1.1 Approvals ............................................................................................................................................30
7 Product handling & soldering ........................................................................................................... 31
7.1 Packaging ................................................................................................................................................... 31
7.1.1 Reels .................................................................................................................................................... 31
7.1.2 Tapes ................................................................................................................................................... 32
7.2 Moisture Sensitivity Levels ..................................................................................................................... 33
7.3 Reflow soldering ........................................................................................................................................ 33
7.4 ESD precautions ........................................................................................................................................ 33
8 Labeling and ordering information ............................................................................................... 34
8.1 Product labeling ......................................................................................................................................... 34
8.2 Explanation of codes ................................................................................................................................ 34
8.3 Ordering information ................................................................................................................................ 35
Appendix ....................................................................................................................................................... 36
A Glossary ................................................................................................................................................. 36
Related documents ................................................................................................................................... 39
Revision history .......................................................................................................................................... 40
Contact ........................................................................................................................................................... 41
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Model
Region
Bands
Positioning
Interfaces
Audio
Features
Grade
®
2
C)
SARA-R404M
USA
13
M1
13
SARA-R410M-01B
North
America
13
M1
2,4
5,12
● ● ● ● ● ●
SARA-R410M-02B
Global
13
M1
NB1
*
● ● ○ ●
● ● ● ● ● ● ●
SARA-R412M-02B
Global
13
M1
NB1
*
● ● ● ○ ●
● ● ● ● ● ● ●
SARA-N410-02B
Global
13
NB1
*
● ● ○ ●
● ● ● ● ● ● ●
* = Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28 (and band 39 in M1-only)
= supported by all FW versions = supported by future FW versions
1 Functional description
1.1 Overview
SARA-R4/N4 series modules are an LTE Cat M1, LTE Cat NB1 and EGPRS multi-mode solution in the miniature SARA LGA form factor (26.0 x 16.0 mm, 96-pin). They allow an easy integration into compact designs and a seamless drop-in migration from other u-blox cellular module families.
SARA-R4/N4 series modules provide software-based multi-band configurability enabling world-wide global coverage in LTE Cat M1 / NB1 and (E)GPRS / GSM radio access technologies.
Variants specifically designed to operate in LTE Cat NB1 only, or in LTE Cat M1 band 13 only, or in LTE Cat M1 bands 2, 4, 5 and 12 only are also available.
SARA-R4/N4 series modules offer data communications up to 375 kbit/s over an extended operating temperature range of –40 °C to +85 °C, with low power consumption, and with coverage enhancement for deeper range into buildings and basements (and underground with NB1).
With many interface options and an integrated IP stack, SARA-R4/N4 series modules are the optimal choice for LPWA applications with low to medium data throughput rates, as well as devices that require long battery lifetimes, such as used in smart metering, smart lighting, telematics, asset tracking, remote monitoring, alarm panels, and connected health.
Customers can future-proof their solutions by means of Over-The-Air firmware updates, thanks to the uFOTA client/server solution that utilizes LWM2M, a light and compact protocol ideal for IoT applications.
SARA-R4/N4 series modules will also support VoLTE over Cat M1. The flexibility extends further through dynamic mode selection as M1-only/preferred or NB1-only/preferred.
1.2 Product features
Table 1: SARA-R4/N4 series main features summary
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Memory
V_INT
RF
transceiver
Cellular
BaseBand
Processor
ANT
VCC (Supply)
USB
DDC (I2C)
SIM card detection
SIM
UART
Power-On
Reset
GPIOs
Antenna detection
Switch
PA
19.2 MHz
Power
Management
Filter
SDIO
SPI / Digital Audio
1.3 Block diagram
Figure 1: SARA-R4/N4 series block diagram
SARA-R404M-00B and SARA-R410M-01B modules, i.e. the “00” and “01” product versions of the
SARA-R4/N4 series modules, do not support the following interfaces, which should be left unconnected and should not be driven by external devices:
DDC (I
2
C) interface
SDIO interface SPI interface Digital audio interface
SARA-R410M-02B, SARA-R412M-02B and SARA-N410-02B modules, i.e. the “02” product version
of the SARA-R4/N4 series modules, do not support the following interfaces, which should be left unconnected and should not be driven by external devices:
SDIO interface SPI interface Digital audio interface
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Item
SARA-R404M
SARA-R410M
SARA-R412M
SARA-N410
Protocol stack
3GPP Release 13
3GPP Release 13
3GPP Release 13
3GPP Release 13
RAT
LTE Cat M1 Half-Duplex
LTE Cat M1 Half-Duplex LTE Cat NB1 Half-Duplex1
LTE Cat M1 Half-Duplex LTE Cat NB1 Half-Duplex 2G GSM / GPRS / EGPRS
LTE Cat NB1 Half-Duplex
Bands
LTE FDD bands: Band 13 (750 MHz)
LTE FDD bands: Band 12 (700 MHz) Band 17 (700 MHz) 1 Band 28 (700 MHz) 1 Band 13 (750 MHz) 1 Band 20 (800 MHz) 1 Band 26 (850 MHz) 1 Band 18 (850 MHz) 1 Band 5 (850 MHz) Band 19 (850 MHz) 1 Band 8 (900 MHz) 1 Band 4 (1700 MHz) Band 3 (1800 MHz) 1 Band 2 (1900 MHz) Band 25 (1900 MHz) 1 Band 1 (2100 MHz) 1 LTE TDD bands: Band 39 (1900 MHz) 2
LTE FDD bands: Band 12 (700 MHz) Band 17 (700 MHz) Band 28 (700 MHz) Band 13 (750 MHz) Band 20 (800 MHz) Band 26 (850 MHz) Band 18 (850 MHz) Band 5 (850 MHz) Band 19 (850 MHz) Band 8 (900 MHz) Band 4 (1700 MHz) Band 3 (1800 MHz) Band 2 (1900 MHz) Band 25 (1900 MHz) Band 1 (2100 MHz) LTE TDD bands: Band 39 (1900 MHz) 2 2G bands: GSM 850 MHz E-GSM 900 MHz DCS 1800 MHz PCS 1900 MHz
LTE FDD bands: Band 12 (700 MHz) Band 17 (700 MHz) Band 28 (700 MHz) Band 13 (750 MHz) Band 20 (800 MHz) Band 26 (850 MHz) Band 18 (850 MHz) Band 5 (850 MHz) Band 19 (850 MHz) Band 8 (900 MHz) Band 4 (1700 MHz) Band 3 (1800 MHz) Band 2 (1900 MHz) Band 25 (1900 MHz) Band 1 (2100 MHz)
Power class
LTE Cat M1: Class 3 (23 dBm)
LTE Cat M1 / NB11: Class 3 (23 dBm)
LTE category M1 / NB1: Class 3 (23 dBm) 2G GMSK: Class 4 (33 dBm) for GSM/E-GSM bands Class 1 (30 dBm) for DCS/PCS bands 2G 8-PSK: Class E2 (27 dBm) for GSM/E-GSM bands Class E2 (26 dBm) for DCS/PCS bands
LTE category NB1: Class 3 (23 dBm)
1
2
1.4 Product description
SARA-R4/N4 series modules include the following variants / product versions:
SARA-R404M LTE Cat M1 module,
mainly designed for operation in LTE band 13
SARA-R410M-01B LTE Cat M1 module,
mainly designed for operation in LTE bands 2, 4, 5, 12
SARA-R410M-02B LTE Cat M1 / NB1 module,
mainly designed for operation in LTE bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 20, 28
SARA-R412M-02B LTE Cat M1 / NB1 and 2G module,
mainly designed for operation in LTE bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 20 and 2G Quad-band
SARA-N410-02B LTE Cat NB1 module,
mainly designed for operation in LTE bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 13
Not supported by the “01” product version.
Supported in LTE category M1 only. Not supported by the “01” product version.
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Item
SARA-R404M
SARA-R410M
SARA-R412M
SARA-N410
Data rate
LTE category M1: up to 375 kb/s UL up to 300 kb/s DL
LTE category M1: up to 375 kb/s UL up to 300 kb/s DL LTE category NB11: up to 62.5 kb/s UL up to 27.2 kb/s DL
LTE category M1: up to 375 kb/s UL up to 300 kb/s DL LTE category NB1: up to 62.5 kb/s UL up to 27.2 kb/s DL GPRS multi-slot class 333: Up to 85.6 kb/s UL Up to 107 kb/s DL EGPRS multi-slot class 333: Up to 236.8 kb/s UL Up to 296.0 kb/s DL
LTE category NB1: up to 62.5 kb/s UL up to 27.2 kb/s DL
3
Table 2: SARA-R4/N4 series LTE Cat M1, LTE Cat NB1, EGPRS, GPRS and GSM characteristics
1.5 AT command support
The SARA-R4/N4 series modules support AT commands according to the 3GPP standards TS 27.007 [4], TS 27.005 [5], TS 27.010 [6], and the u-blox AT command extension.
For the complete list of all supported AT commands and their syntax, see the SARA-R4/N4
series AT Commands Manual [1].
GPRS/EGPRS multi-slot class 33 implies a maximum of 5 slots in Down-Link and 4 slots in Up-Link with 6 slots in total.
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Feature
Description
Network Indication
GPIO configured to indicate the network status: registered home network, registered roaming, data call enabled, no service. The feature can be enabled through the +UGPIOC AT command.
Antenna Detection
The ANT_DET pin provides antenna presence detection capability, evaluating the resistance from the ANT pin to GND by means of an external antenna detection circuit implemented on the application board. The antenna supervisor (i.e. antenna detection) feature can be enabled through the +UANTR AT command.
Embedded TCP and UDP stack
Embedded TCP/IP and UDP/IP stack including direct link mode for TCP and UDP sockets. Sockets can be set in Direct Link mode to establish a transparent end-to-end communication with an already connected TCP or UDP socket via the serial interface.
FTP
File Transfer Protocol functionality is supported via AT commands.
HTTP
Hyper-Text Transfer Protocol functionality is supported via AT commands.
Embedded SSL/TLS 4
With the support of X.509 certificates, embedded SSL/TLS provides server and client authentication, data encryption, data signature and enables TCP/IP applications to communicate over a secured and trusted connection. The feature can be configured and enabled by the +USECMNG and +USECPRF AT commands.
MQTT 5
Message Queuing Telemetry Transport is an ISO standard publish-subscribe messaging protocol designed for lightweight M2M communications over TCP. MQTT allows clients to communicate one-to-one, one-to-many and many-to-one over a long-lived outgoing TCP connection.
Dual stack IPv4/IPv6
Capability to move between IPv4 and dual stack network infrastructures. IPv4 and IPv6 addresses can be used.
Firmware update Over AT commands (FOAT)
Firmware module update over AT command interface. The feature can be enabled and configured through the +UFWUPD AT command.
Firmware update Over The Air (uFOTA)
u-blox firmware module update over the LTE air interface client/server solution using LWM2M.
GNSS via modem 5
Full access to u-blox positioning chips and modules is available through a dedicated DDC (I2C) interface.
This means that from any host processor, a single serial port can control the SARA-R4/N4 series cellular module and the u-blox positioning chip or module.
Power Saving Mode (PSM)
The Power Saving Mode (PSM) feature, defined in 3GPP Rel.13, allows further reduction of the module current consumption maximizing the amount of time a device can remain in PSM low power deep sleep mode during periods of data inactivity. It can be activated and configured by the +CPSMS AT command.
e-I-DRX 6
Extended Idle mode DRX, based on 3GPP Rel.13, reduces the amount of signaling overhead decreasing the frequency of scheduled measurements and/or transmissions performed by the module in idle mode. This in turn leads to a reduction in the module power consumption while maintaining a perpetual connection with the base station.
Coverage Enhancements Mode A
Coverage Enhancements Mode A, introduced in 3GPP Rel.13, is used to improve cell signal penetration.
Coverage Enhancements Mode B 7
Coverage Enhancements Mode B, introduced in 3GPP Rel.13, is used to further improve cell signal penetration.
4
5
6
7
1.6 Supported features
Table 3 lists some of the main features supported by SARA-R4/N4 series modules. For more details,
see the SARA-R4/N4 series System Integration Manual [2] and the SARA-R4/N4 series AT Commands Manual [1].
Table 3: Some of the main features supported by SARA-R4/N4 series modules
2 Interfaces
Not supported by “00” product version Not supported by “00” and “01” product versions The feature is disabled on “00” and “01” product versions due to network readiness
Not supported by “00”, “01” and “02” product versions
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2.1 Power management
2.1.1 Module supply input (VCC)
SARA-R4/N4 series modules must be supplied through the VCC pins by a DC power supply. Voltage must be stable, because during operation the current drawn from VCC may vary significantly, based on the power consumption profile of the LTE Cat M1, LTE Cat NB1 and the 2G radio access technologies (described in the SARA-R4/N4 series System Integration Manual [2]).
SARA-R412M modules provide separate supply inputs over the three VCC pins:
VCC pins #52 and #53 represent the supply input for the internal RF Power Amplifier,
demanding most of the total current drawn of the module when RF transmission is enabled during a call
VCC pin #51 represents the supply input for the internal baseband Power Management Unit,
demanding minor part of the total current drawn of the module when RF transmission is enabled during a call
The three VCC pins of SARA-R404M, SARA-R410M and SARA-N410 modules are internally connected to both the internal Power Amplifier and the internal baseband Power Management Unit.
It is important that the system power supply circuit is able to withstand the maximum pulse current during a transmit burst at maximum power level (see Table 12).
2.1.2 Generic digital interfaces supply output (V_INT)
SARA-R4/N4 series modules provide a 1.8 V supply rail output on the V_INT pin, which is internally generated when the module is switched on. The same voltage domain is used internally to supply the generic digital interfaces of the module. The V_INT supply output can be used in place of an external discrete regulator.
2.2 Antenna interface
2.2.1 Antenna RF interface (ANT)
The ANT pin represents the RF antenna interface of the module, with a characteristic impedance of 50 .
2.2.2 Antenna detection (ANT_DET)
The ANT_DET pin is an Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) input with a current source provided by SARA-R4/N4 series modules to sense the antenna presence (as an optional feature). It evaluates the resistance from the ANT pin to GND by means of an external antenna detection circuit implemented on the application board (for more details, see the u-blox SARA-R4/N4 series System Integration Manual [2] and the SARA-R4/N4 series AT Commands Manual [1]).
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2.3 System functions
2.3.1 Module power-on
SARA-R4/N4 series can be switched on using the following procedure:
Low level on the PWR_ON pin, which is normally set high by an internal pull-up, for a valid
time period when the applied VCC voltage is within the valid operating range (see sections
4.2.3 and 4.2.8). The PWR_ON line has to be driven by open drain, open collector or contact
switch.
2.3.2 Module power-off
SARA-R4/N4 series can be properly switched off, with storage of the current parameter settings and a clean network detach, in one of these ways:
AT+CPWROFF command (see the SARA-R4/N4 series AT Commands Manual [1]) Low pulse on the PWR_ON pin for a valid time period (see section 4.2.8)
An abrupt shutdown occurs on SARA-R4/N4 series modules, without storage of the current parameter settings and without a clean network detach, when:
the VCC supply drops below the extended operating range minimum limit a low level is applied on the RESET_N pin, which is normally set high by an internal pull-up, for
a valid time period (see section 4.2.9). RESET_N line has to be driven by open drain, open collector or contact switch.
2.3.3 Module reset
SARA-R4/N4 series modules can be reset (re-booted) by:
AT+CFUN command (see the SARA-R4/N4 series AT Commands Manual [1]). This causes an
“internal” or “software” reset of the module. The current parameter settings are saved in the module’s non-volatile memory and a clean network detach is performed.
2.4 SIM
2.4.1 SIM interface
A SIM card interface is provided on the VSIM, SIM_IO, SIM_CLK, SIM_RST pins: the high-speed SIM/ME interface is implemented as well as the automatic detection of the required SIM supporting voltage.
Both 1.8 V and 3 V SIM types are supported (1.8 V and 3 V). Activation and deactivation with an automatic voltage switch from 1.8 V to 3 V is implemented according to the ISO-IEC 7816-3 specifications. The SIM driver supports the PPS procedure for baud-rate selection, according to the values proposed by the SIM card/chip.
2.4.2 SIM detection
The GPIO5 pin of SARA-R4/N4 series modules is a 1.8 V digital input which can be configured as an external interrupt to detect the SIM card presence, as intended to be properly connected to the mechanical switch of an external SIM card holder. For more details, see the SARA-R4/N4 series System Integration Manual [2] and the SARA-R4/N4 series AT Commands Manual [1].
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2.5 Serial communication
The SARA-R4/N4 series provides the following serial communication interfaces:
UART interface: asynchronous serial interface available for the communication with a DTE
host application processor (AT commands, data communication, FW update by means of FOAT)
USB interface: High-Speed USB 2.0 compliant interface available for communications with a
USB host application processor (AT commands, data communication, FW update by means of the FOAT feature), for FW update by means of the u-blox tool and for diagnostics
SPI interface: Serial Peripheral Interface available for communications with an external
compatible device
SDIO interface: Secure Digital Input Output interface available for communications with a
compatible device
DDC interface: I
devices
2.5.1 UART interface
SARA-R4/N4 series modules include a 9-wire unbalanced asynchronous serial interface (UART) for communication with an application host processor (AT commands and data communication).
2
C bus compatible interface available for communications with external I2C
The UART is available only if the USB is not enabled as AT command / data communication
interface: UART and USB cannot be concurrently used for this purpose.
UART features are:
Complete serial port with RS-232 functionality conforming to the ITU-T V.24
Recommendation [9], with CMOS compatible signal levels (0 V for low data bit or ON state and 1.8 V for high data bit or OFF state)
Data lines (RXD as output, TXD as input), hardware flow control lines (CTS as output, RTS as
input), modem status and control lines (DTR as input, DSR as output, DCD as output, RI as output) are provided
The default baud rate is 115200 bit/s The default frame format is 8N1 (8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit)
Hardware flow control is not supported by the “00”, “01” and SARA-R410M-02B product
versions, but the RTS input line needs to be set low (= ON state) to communicate over the UART interface on the “00” and “01” product versions.
The UART serial interface can be conveniently configured through AT commands. For more details, see the SARA-R4/N4 series AT Commands Manual [1] and the SARA-R4/N4 series System Integration Manual [2].
Multiplexer protocol
SARA-R4/N4 series modules include multiplexer functionality as per 3GPP TS 27.010 [6] on the UART physical link.
This is a data link protocol which uses HDLC-like framing and operates between the module (DCE) and the application processor (DTE), allowing a number of simultaneous sessions over the physical link (UART).
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Channe
l 0:
for Multiplexer control
Channe
l 1:
for all AT commands, and non-Dial Up Network (non-DUN) data connections. UDP, TCP data socket / data call connections through relevant AT commands.
Channe
l 2:
for Dial Up Network (DUN) data connection. It requires the host to have and use its own TCP/IP stack. The DUN can be initiated on the modem side or terminal/host side.
Channe
l 3:
for u-blox GNSS data tunneling (not supported by the “00” and “01” product versions).
The following virtual channels are defined:
2.5.2 USB interface
SARA-R4/N4 series modules include a high-speed USB 2.0 compliant interface with a maximum 480 Mbit/s data rate according to the USB 2.0 specification [10] representing the main interface for transferring high speed data with a host application processor. The module itself acts as a USB device and can be connected to any USB host equipped with compatible drivers.
The USB is the most suitable interface for transferring high speed data between SARA-R4/N4 series and a host processor, available for AT commands, data communication, FW upgrade by means of the FOAT feature, FW upgrade by means of the u-blox dedicated tool and for diagnostic purposes.
The USB_D+ / USB_D- lines carry the USB data and signaling, while the VUSB_DET pin represents the input to enable the USB interface by applying an external valid USB VBUS supply voltage (5.0 V typical).
The USB interface is available as an AT command / data communication interface only if an
external valid USB VBUS supply voltage (5.0 V typical) is applied at the VUSB_DET input of the module since the switch-on of the module, and then held during normal operations. In this case, the UART will not be available.
If the USB interface is enabled, the module does not enter the low power deep sleep mode: the
external USB VBUS supply voltage needs to be removed from the VUSB_DET input of the module to let it enter the Power Saving Mode defined in 3GPP Rel.13.
SARA-R4/N4 series modules provide by default a set of two USB functions:
AT commands and data communication Diagnostic log
For more details regarding USB configurations / capabilities, see the SARA-R4/N4 series System Integration Manual [2].
2.5.3 SPI interface
The SPI interface is not supported by the “00”, “01” and “02” product versions.
SARA-R4/N4 series modules include a Serial Peripheral Interface for communications with compatible external device.
The SPI interface can be made available as an alternative function, in a mutually exclusive way, over the digital audio interface pins (I2S_WA / SPI_MOSI, I2S_RXD / SPI_MISO, I2S_CLK / SPI_CLK, I2S_TXD / SPI_CS).
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2.5.4 SDIO interface
The SDIO interface is not supported by the “00”, “01” and “02” product versions.
SARA-R4/N4 series modules include a 4-bit Secure Digital Input Output interface (SDIO_D0, SDIO_D1, SDIO_D2, SDIO_D3, SDIO_CLK, and SDIO_CMD) designed to communicate with external
compatible SDIO devices.
2.5.5 DDC (I
2
C) interface
The DDC (I
SARA-R4/N4 series modules include an I2C-bus compatible DDC interface (SDA, SCL) available to communicate with a u-blox GNSS receiver and with external I2C devices as an audio codec: the SARA-R4/N4 series module acts as an I2C master that can communicate with I2C slaves in accordance with the I2C bus specifications [11].
The SDA and SCL pins have internal pull-up to V_INT, so there is no need of additional pull-up resistors on the external application board.
2
C) interface is not supported by the “00” and “01” product versions.
2.6 Audio
Audio is not supported by the “00”, “01” and “02” product versions.
SARA-R4/N4 series modules support VoLTE (Voice over LTE Cat M1 radio bearer) for providing audio services.
SARA-R4/N4 series modules include an I2S digital audio interface to transfer digital audio data to/from an external compatible audio device.
The digital audio interface can be made available as an alternative function, in a mutually exclusive way, over the SPI interface pins (I2S_WA / SPI_MOSI, I2S_RXD / SPI_MISO, I2S_CLK / SPI_CLK, I2S_TXD / SPI_CS).
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SARA-R4/N4 series - Data Sheet
Function
Description
Default GPIO
Configurable GPIOs
Network status indication
Network status: registered / data transmission, no service
--
GPIO1
GNSS supply enable 8
Enable/disable the supply of a u-blox GNSS receiver connected to the cellular module by the DDC (I2C) interface
--
GPIO2
GNSS data ready 8
Sense when a u-blox GNSS receiver connected to the module is ready for sending data by the DDC (I2C) interface
--
GPIO3
SIM card detection
SIM card physical presence detection
--
GPIO5
Module status indication
Module switched off or in PSM low power deep sleep mode, versus active or connected mode
--
GPIO1, GPIO2, GPIO3, GPIO4, GPIO5, GPIO6
General purpose input
Input to sense high or low digital level
--
GPIO1, GPIO2, GPIO3, GPIO4, GPIO5, GPIO6
General purpose output
Output to set the high or the low digital level
--
GPIO1, GPIO2, GPIO3, GPIO4, GPIO6
Pin disabled
Tri-state with an internal active pull-down enabled
GPIO1, GPIO2, GPIO3, GPIO4, GPIO5, GPIO6
GPIO1, GPIO2, GPIO3, GPIO4, GPIO5, GPIO6
8
2.7 GPIO
SARA-R4/N4 series modules include six pins (GPIO1-GPIO6) that can be configured as general purpose input/output or to provide custom functions as summarized in Table 4 (for further details, see the SARA-R4/N4 series System Integration Manual [2] and the GPIO section of the SARA-R4/N4 series AT Commands Manual [1]).
Table 4: GPIO custom functions configuration
Not supported by “00” and “01” product versions
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64 63 61 60 58 57 55 54
22 23 25 26 28 29 31 32
11
10
8
7
5
4
2
1
21
19
18
16
15
13
12
43
44
46
47
49
50
52
53
33
35
36
38
39
41
42
65 66 67 68 69 70
71 72 73 74 75 76
77 78
79 80
81 82
83 84
85 86 87 88 89 90
91 92 93 94 95 96
CTS
RTS
DCD
RI
V_INT
RSVD
GND
GPIO6
RESET_N
GPIO1
PWR_ON
RXD
TXD
3
20
17
14
9
6
24 27 30
51
48
45
40
37
34
5962 56
GND
GND
DSR
DTR
GND
VUSB_DET
GND
GND
USB_D-
USB_D+
RSVD
GND
GPIO2
GPIO3
SDA
SCL
GPIO4
GND
GND
GND
SDIO_D2
SDIO_CMD
SDIO_D0
SDIO_D1
GND
VCC
VCC
RSVD
I2S_TXD / SPI_CS
I2S_CLK / SPI_CLK
SIM_CLK
SIM_IO
VSIM
GPIO5
VCC
SDIO_D3
SDIO_CLK
SIM_RST
I2S_RXD / SPI_MISO
I2S_WA / SPI_MOSI
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
ANT_DET
ANT
SARA-R4/N4
Top View
Pin 65-96: GND
No
Name
Power domain
I/O
Description
Remarks
1
GND - N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
2
RSVD
-
N/A
RESERVED pin
Leave unconnected.
3
GND - N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
4
V_INT
-
O
Generic Digital Interfaces supply output
V_INT = 1.8 V (typical) generated by the module when is switched on, outside low power PSM deep sleep mode. See section 4.2.3 for detailed electrical specs. Provide test point for diagnostic purposes.
5
GND - N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
6
DSR
GDI O UART data set ready
Circuit 107 (DSR) in ITU-T V.24. See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
3 Pin definition
3.1 Pin assignment
Figure 2: SARA-R4/N4 series pin assignment (top view)
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No
Name
Power domain
I/O
Description
Remarks
7
RI
GDI O UART ring indicator
Circuit 125 (RI) in ITU-T V.24. See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
8
DCD
GDI O UART data carrier detect
Circuit 109 (DCD) in ITU-T V.24. See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
9
DTR
GDI
I
UART data terminal ready
Circuit 108/2 (DTR) in ITU-T V. 24. Internal active pull-up to V_INT. See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
10
RTS
GDI I UART ready to send
Circuit 105 (RTS) in ITU-T V.24. Internal active pull-up to V_INT. Flow control is not supported by the “00”, “01” and SARA-R410M-02B product versions See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
11
CTS
GDI O UART clear to send
Circuit 106 (CTS) in ITU-T V.24. Flow control is not supported by the “00”, “01” and SARA-R410M-02B product versions See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
12
TXD
GDI I UART data input
Circuit 103 (TxD) in ITU-T V.24. Internal active pull-down to GND on “00”, “02” versions Internal active pull-up to V_INT on “01” versions See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
13
RXD
GDI O UART data output
Circuit 104 (RxD) in ITU-T V.24. See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
14
GND - N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
15
PWR_ON
POS
I
Power-on / power-off input
Internal 200 k pull-up resistor. See section 4.2.8 for detailed electrical specs. Provide test point for diagnostic purposes.
16
GPIO1
GDI
I/O
GPIO
Configurable GPIO (see section 2.7). See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
17
VUSB_DET
USB I USB detect input
Input for VBUS (5 V typical) USB supply sense. See section 4.2.11 for detailed electrical specs. Provide test point for diagnostic purposes.
18
RESET_N
ERS I External reset input
Internal 37 k pull-up resistor to V_INT. See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs. Provide test point for diagnostic purposes.
19
GPIO6
GDI
I/O
GPIO
Configurable GPIO (see section 2.7). See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
20
GND - N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
21
GND - N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
22
GND - N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
23
GPIO2
GDI
I/O
GPIO
Configurable GPIO (see section 2.7). See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
24
GPIO3
GDI
I/O
GPIO
Configurable GPIO (see section 2.7). See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
25
GPIO4
GDI
I/O
GPIO
Configurable GPIO (see section 2.7). See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
26
SDA
DDC
I/O
I2C bus data line
Fixed open drain. Internal 2.2 k pull-up resistor to V_INT. Not supported by “00” and “01” product versions See section 4.2.13 for detailed electrical specs.
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No
Name
Power domain
I/O
Description
Remarks
27
SCL
DDC O I2C bus clock line
Fixed open drain. Internal 2.2 k pull-up resistor to V_INT. Not supported by “00” and “01” product versions See section 4.2.13 for detailed electrical specs.
28
USB_D-
USB
I/O
USB Data Line D-
90 nominal differential impedance. Pull-up, pull-down and series resistors, as required by the USB 2.0 specifications [10], are part of the USB pin driver and shall not be provided externally. See section 4.2.11 for detailed electrical specs. Provide test point for diagnostic purposes.
29
USB_D+
USB
I/O
USB Data Line D+
90 nominal differential impedance. Pull-up, pull-down and series resistors, as required by
USB 2.0 specifications [10], are part of the USB pin driver and shall not be provided externally. See section 4.2.11 for detailed electrical specs. Provide test point for diagnostic purposes.
30
GND - N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
31
RSVD
-
N/A
RESERVED pin
Leave unconnected.
32
GND - N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
33
RSVD
-
N/A
RESERVED pin
This pin can be connected to GND.
34
I2S_WA / SPI_MOSI
GDI
O / O I2S word alignment / SPI Master Output Slave Input
I2S word alignment, alternatively configurable as SPI Master Output Slave Input
Not supported by “00”, “01” and “02” product versions See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
35
I2S_TXD / SPI_CS
GDI
O / O I2S transmit data / SPI Chip Select
I2S transmit data out, alternatively configurable as SPI Chip Select Not supported by “00”, “01” and “02” product versions See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
36
I2S_CLK / SPI_CLK
GDI
O / O I2S clock / SPI clock
I2S clock, alternatively configurable as SPI clock Not supported by “00”, “01” and “02” product versions See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
37
I2S_RXD / SPI_MISO
GDI
I / I I2S receive data / SPI Master Input Slave Output
I2S receive data input, alternatively configurable as SPI Master Input Slave Output
Not supported by “00”, “01” and “02” product versions See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
38
SIM_CLK
SIM O SIM clock
See section 4.2.10 for detailed electrical specs.
39
SIM_IO
SIM
I/O
SIM data
Internal 4.7 k pull-up resistor to VSIM. See section 4.2.10 for detailed electrical specs.
40
SIM_RST
SIM O SIM reset
See section 4.2.10 for detailed electrical specs.
41
VSIM
- O SIM supply output
VSIM = 1.80 V typical or 2.95 V typical generated by the module according to the external SIM card type. See section 4.2.3 for detailed electrical specs.
42
GPIO5
GDI
I
SIM detection
SIM card presence detection input, alternatively configurable as GPIO (see section 2.7).
See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
43
GND - N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
44
SDIO_D2
GDI
I/O
SDIO serial data [2]
Not supported by “00”, “01” and “02” product versions See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
45
SDIO_CLK
GDI O SDIO serial clock
Not supported by “00”, “01” and “02” product versions See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
46
SDIO_CMD
GDI
I/O
SDIO command
Not supported by “00”, “01” and “02” product versions See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
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SARA-R4/N4 series - Data Sheet
No
Name
Power domain
I/O
Description
Remarks
47
SDIO_D0
GDI
I/O
SDIO serial data [0]
Not supported by “00”, “01” and “02” product versions See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
48
SDIO_D3
GDI
I/O
SDIO serial data [3]
Not supported by “00”, “01” and “02” product versions See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
49
SDIO_D1
GDI
I/O
SDIO serial data [1]
Not supported by “00”, “01” and “02” product versions See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
50
GND - N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
51
VCC - I
Module supply input
All VCC pins must be connected to external supply. SARA-R404M, SARA-R410M and SARA-N410: supply input for all internal parts. SARA-R412M: supply input for internal BB PMU. See section 4.2.3 and 4.2.4 for detailed specs.
52
VCC - I
Module supply input
All VCC pins must be connected to external supply. SARA-R404M, SARA-R410M and SARA-N410: supply input for all internal parts. SARA-R412M: supply input for internal RF PA. See section 4.2.3 and 4.2.4 for detailed specs.
53
VCC - I
Module supply input
All VCC pins must be connected to external supply. SARA-R404M, SARA-R410M and SARA-N410: supply input for all internal parts. SARA-R412M: supply input for internal RF PA. See section 4.2.3 and 4.2.4 for detailed specs.
54
GND - N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
55
GND - N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
56
ANT - I/O
RF input/output
50 nominal impedance. See section 4.2.5 for detailed electrical specs.
57
GND - N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
58
GND - N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
59
GND - N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
60
GND - N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
61
GND - N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
62
ANT_DET
ADC
I
Antenna detection
Antenna presence detection function. See section 4.2.7 for detailed electrical specs.
63
GND - N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
64
GND - N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
65-96
GND - N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
Table 5: SARA-R4/N4 series pin-out
For more information about the pin-out, see the u-blox SARA-R4/N4 series System Integration
Manual [2].
See Appendix A for an explanation of the abbreviations and terms used.
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SARA-R4/N4 series - Data Sheet
Symbol
Description
Condition
Min.
Max.
Unit
VCC
Module supply voltage
Input DC voltage at VCC pins (SARA-R404M)
-0.5
6.0
V
Input DC voltage at VCC pins (SARA-R404M, SARA-R410M and SARA-N410)
-0.5
5.2
V VUSB_DET
USB detection pin
Input DC voltage at VUSB_DET pin
-0.5
5.5 V USB
USB D+/D- pins
Input DC voltage at USB interface pins
-0.3
3.6
V
GDI
Generic digital interfaces
Input DC voltage at Generic digital interfaces pins
-0.3
2.3
V
DDC
DDC interface
Input DC voltage at DDC interface pins
-0.3
2.3 V SIM
SIM interface
Input DC voltage at SIM interface pins
-0.3
3.5 V ERS
External reset input
Input DC voltage at RESET_N pin
-0.5
2.1 V POS
Power-on input
Input DC voltage at PWR_ON pin
-0.5
2.1
V
ADC
Antenna detection input
Input DC voltage at ANT_DET pin
-0.5
4.3
V
Rho_ANT
Antenna ruggedness
Output RF load mismatch ruggedness at ANT pins
10:1
VSWR
Tstg
Storage temperature
-40
+85
°C
Parameter
Min
Typical
Max
Unit
Remarks
ESD sensitivity for all pins
1000
V
Human Body Model according to JESD22-A114
4 Electrical specifications
Stressing the device above one or more of the ratings listed in the Absolute Maximum Rating
section may cause permanent damage. These are stress ratings only. Operating the module at these or at any conditions other than those specified in the Operating Conditions sections (section 4.2) of the specification should be avoided. Exposure to Absolute Maximum Rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Operating condition ranges define those limits within which the functionality of the device is
guaranteed.
Electrical characteristics are defined according to the verification on a representative number of
samples or according to the simulation.
Where application information is given, it is advisory only and does not form part of the
specification.
4.1 Absolute maximum rating
Limiting values given below are in accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System
(IEC 134).
Table 6: Absolute maximum ratings
The product is not protected against overvoltage or reversed voltages. If necessary, voltage
spikes exceeding the voltage specifications given in the table above, must be limited to values within the specified boundaries by using appropriate protection devices.
4.1.1 Maximum ESD
Table 7: Maximum ESD ratings
u-blox cellular modules are Electrostatic Sensitive Devices and require special precautions when
handling. See section 7.4 for ESD handling instructions.
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SARA-R4/N4 series - Data Sheet
Parameter
Min.
Typical
Max.
Unit
Remarks
Normal operating temperature
–20
+25
+65
°C
Normal operating temperature range (fully functional and meet 3GPP specifications)
Extended operating temperature
–40 +85
°C
Extended operating temperature range (RF performance may be affected outside normal operating range, though module is fully functional)
Symbol
Parameter
Min.
Typical
Max.
Units
Remarks
Ψ
M-A
Module-to-Ambient thermal parameter
10 °C/W
Thermal characterization parameter
Ψ
M-A
= (TM – TA) / PH proportional to the temperature difference between the internal temperature sensor of the module I and the ambient temperature (TA), produced by the module heat power dissipation (PH), with the module mounted on a 79 x 62 x
1.41 mm 4-Layer PCB with a high coverage of copper, in still air conditions
Ψ
M-C
Module-to-Case thermal parameter
2
°C/W
Thermal characterization parameter
Ψ
M-C
= –TM - TC) / PH proportional to the temperature difference between the internal temperature sensor of the modI(TM) and the ambient temperature (TC), produced by the module heat power dissipation (PH), with the module mounted on a 79 x 62 x
1.41 mm 4-Layer PCB with a high coverage of copper, with a robust aluminum heat-sink and with forced air ventilation, i.e. reducing to a value close to 0 °C/W the thermal resistance from the case of the module to the ambient
4.2 Operating conditions
Unless otherwise indicated, all operating condition specifications are at an ambient
temperature of +25 °C.
Operation beyond the operating conditions is not recommended and extended exposure beyond
them may affect device reliability.
4.2.1 Operating temperature range
Table 8: Environmental conditions
4.2.2 Thermal parameters
Table 9: Thermal characterization parameters of the module
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SARA-R4/N4 series - Data Sheet
Symbol
Parameter
Module
Min.
Typical
Max.
Unit
VCC
Module supply normal operating input voltage 9
SARA-R404M SARA-R410M SARA-N410
3.2
3.8
4.2
V
SARA-R412M
3.2
3.8
4.5
V
Module supply extended operating input voltage 10
SARA-R404M SARA-R410M SARA-N410
3.0
3.8
4.3
V
SARA-R412M
3.0
3.8
4.5
V
Symbol
Parameter
Module
Min.
Typical
Max.
Unit
VSIM
SIM supply output voltage with 1.8 V external SIM
All 1.80 V
SIM supply output voltage with 3.0 V external SIM
All 2.95 V
V_INT
Generic Digital Interfaces supply output voltage
All 1.80 V
I_INT
Generic Digital Interfaces supply output current capability
All
70
mA
9
10
4.2.3 Supply/power pins
Table 10: Input characteristics of the Supply/Power pins
Table 11: Output characteristics of the Supply/Power pins
Input voltage at VCC must be above the normal operating range minimum limit to switch on the module. RF performance may be affected when the input voltage at VCC drops below the herein stated normal operating range minimum limit, though the module is still fully functional.
Ensure that input voltage at VCC never drops below the extended operating range minimum limit during module operation: the cellular module may switch off when the VCC voltage value drops below the herein stated extended operating range minimum limit.11 Typical values with a matched antenna.
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SARA-R4/N4 series - Data Sheet
Mode
Condition
Tx power
Min
Typ11
Max12
Unit
Power Off Mode (module switched off)
Averaged current value
6 µA
PSM Deep Sleep Mode (low power mode)
Averaged current value
8 µA
Active Mode (Power Saving Mode disabled, Module registered with network)
Averaged current value
9 mA
LTE Cat NB1 Connected Mode (Data Tx / Rx)
Averaged current value
Minimum
60 mA
0 dBm
65 mA
12 dBm
80 mA
18 dBm
100 mA
Maximum
140 mA Peak current value during Tx
Maximum
490
mA
LTE Cat M1 Connected Mode (Data Tx / Rx)
Averaged current value
Minimum
100 mA
0 dBm
105 mA
12 dBm
125 mA
18 dBm
150 mA
Maximum
190 mA Peak current value during Tx
Maximum
490
mA
2G Connected Mode (Data Tx / Rx)
Averaged current during a GMSK 1­slot Tx call, 850/900 MHz bands
Maximum
200 mA Peak current during a GMSK 1-slot Tx burst, 850/900 MHz bands
Maximum
1.5
1.9
A
11
12
13
4.2.4 Current consumption
Table 12: Module VCC current consumption 13
Typical values with a matched antenna.
Maximum values with a mismatched antenna.13 All values with VCC = 3.8 V, with UART connected and USB disconnected.
All values with VCC = 3.8 V, with UART connected and USB disconnected.
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SARA-R4/N4 series - Data Sheet
Parameter
Min.
Max.
Unit
Remarks
Frequency range FDD Band 12 (700 MHz)
Uplink
699
716
MHz
Module transmit
Downlink
729
746
MHz
Module receive
Frequency range FDD Band 17 (700 MHz)
Uplink
704
716
MHz
Module transmit
Downlink
734
746
MHz
Module receive
Frequency range FDD Band 28 (700 MHz)
Uplink
703
748
MHz
Module transmit
Downlink
758
803
MHz
Module receive
Frequency range FDD Band 13 (700 MHz)
Uplink
777
787
MHz
Module transmit
Downlink
746
756
MHz
Module receive
Frequency range FDD Band 20 (800 MHz)
Uplink
832
862
MHz
Module transmit
Downlink
791
821
MHz
Module receive
Frequency range FDD Band 26 (850 MHz)
Uplink
814
849
MHz
Module transmit
Downlink
859
894
MHz
Module receive
Frequency range FDD Band 18 (850 MHz)
Uplink
815
830
MHz
Module transmit
Downlink
860
875
MHz
Module receive
Frequency range FDD Band 5 (850 MHz)
Uplink
824
849
MHz
Module transmit
Downlink
869
894
MHz
Module receive
Frequency range FDD Band 19 (850 MHz)
Uplink
830
845
MHz
Module transmit
Downlink
875
890
MHz
Module receive
Frequency range FDD Band 8 (900 MHz)
Uplink
880
915
MHz
Module transmit
Downlink
925
960
MHz
Module receive
Frequency range FDD Band 4 (1700 MHz)
Uplink
1710
1755
MHz
Module transmit
Downlink
2110
2155
MHz
Module receive
Frequency range FDD Band 3 (1800 MHz)
Uplink
1710
1785
MHz
Module transmit
Downlink
1805
1880
MHz
Module receive
Frequency range FDD Band 2 (1900 MHz)
Uplink
1850
1910
MHz
Module transmit
Downlink
1930
1990
MHz
Module receive
Frequency range FDD Band 25 (1900 MHz)
Uplink
1850
1915
MHz
Module transmit
Downlink
1930
1995
MHz
Module receive
Frequency range TDD Band 39 (1900 MHz)14
Uplink
1880
1920
MHz
Module transmit
Downlink
1880
1920
MHz
Module receive
Frequency range FDD Band 1 (2100 MHz)
Uplink
1920
1980
MHz
Module transmit
Downlink
2110
2170
MHz
Module receive
14
4.2.5 LTE RF characteristics
The LTE bands supported by SARA-R4/N4 series modules are defined in Table 2, while the following
Table 13 describes the Transmitting and Receiving frequencies according to 3GPP TS 36.521-1 [7].
Table 13: LTE operating RF frequency bands
SARA-R4/N4 series modules include a UE Power Class 3 LTE Cat M1 / NB1 transmitter (see Table 2), with output power and characteristics according to 3GPP TS 36.521-1 [7].
SARA-R4/N4 series modules LTE receiver characteristics are compliant to 3GPP TS 36.521-1 [7], with LTE conducted receiver sensitivity performance described in Table 14 and Table 15.
Supported in LTE category M1 only
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SARA-R4/N4 series - Data Sheet
Parameter
Min.
Typical
Max.
Unit
Remarks
Receiver input sensitivity Band 12 / 17 (700 MHz)
–107.0
dBm
Without repetitions
Receiver input sensitivity Band 28 (700 MHz)
–105.0
dBm
Without repetitions
Receiver input sensitivity Band 13 (700 MHz)
–105.0
dBm
Without repetitions
Receiver input sensitivity Band 20 (800 MHz)
–105.0
dBm
Without repetitions
Receiver input sensitivity Band 5 / 18 / 19 / 26 (850 MHz)
–105.5
dBm
Without repetitions
Receiver input sensitivity Band 8 (900 MHz)
–106.5
dBm
Without repetitions
Receiver input sensitivity Band 4 (1700 MHz)
–107.5
dBm
Without repetitions
Receiver input sensitivity Band 3 (1800 MHz)
–106.0
dBm
Without repetitions
Receiver input sensitivity Band 2 / 25 (1900 MHz)
–106.0
dBm
Without repetitions
Receiver input sensitivity Band 1 (2100 MHz)
–107.5
dBm
Without repetitions Condition: 50 source, throughput > 95%, QPSK modulation, other settings as per 3GPP TS 36.521-1 [7]
Parameter
Min.
Typical
Max.
Unit
Remarks
Receiver input sensitivity Band 12 / 17 (700 MHz)
–113.5
dBm
Without repetitions
Receiver input sensitivity Band 28 (700 MHz)
–112.0
dBm
Without repetitions
Receiver input sensitivity Band 13 (700 MHz)
–112.0
dBm
Without repetitions
Receiver input sensitivity Band 20 (800 MHz)
–112.0
dBm
Without repetitions
Receiver input sensitivity Band 5 / 18 / 19 / 26 (850 MHz)
–112.5
dBm
Without repetitions
Receiver input sensitivity Band 8 (900 MHz)
–113.0
dBm
Without repetitions
Receiver input sensitivity Band 4 (1700 MHz)
–114.0
dBm
Without repetitions
Receiver input sensitivity Band 3 (1800 MHz)
–113.0
dBm
Without repetitions
Receiver input sensitivity Band 2 / 25 (1900 MHz)
–113.0
dBm
Without repetitions
Receiver input sensitivity Band 1 (2100 MHz)
–114.0
dBm
Without repetitions Condition: 50 source, throughput > 95%, other settings as per 3GPP TS 36.521-1 [7]
Table 14: LTE Cat M1 receiver sensitivity performance
Table 15: LTE Cat NB1 receiver sensitivity performance
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Parameter
Min
Max
Unit
Remarks
Frequency range GSM 850
Uplink
824
849
MHz
Module transmit
Downlink
869
894
MHz
Module receive
Frequency range E-GSM 900
Uplink
880
915
MHz
Module transmit
Downlink
925
960
MHz
Module receive
Frequency range DCS 1800
Uplink
1710
1785
MHz
Module transmit
Downlink
1805
1880
MHz
Module receive
Frequency range PCS 1900
Uplink
1850
1910
MHz
Module transmit
Downlink
1930
1990
MHz
Module receive
Parameter
Min
Typical
Max
Unit
Remarks
Receiver input sensitivity GSM 850
-109 dBm
Downlink RF level @ BER Class II < 2.4 %
Receiver input sensitivity E-GSM 900
-109 dBm
Downlink RF level @ BER Class II < 2.4 %
Receiver input sensitivity DCS 1800
-109 dBm
Downlink RF level @ BER Class II < 2.4 %
Receiver input sensitivity PCS 1900
-109 dBm
Downlink RF level @ BER Class II < 2.4 % Condition: 50 source
Pin Name
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Remarks
ANT_DET
Output DC current pulse value
35 µA Output DC current pulse time length
1160 µs
4.2.6 2G RF characteristics
The 2G bands supported by SARA-R4/N4 series modules are defined in Table 2, while the following
Table 16 describes the Transmitting and Receiving frequencies according to 3GPP TS 51.010-1 [8].
Table 16: 2G operating RF frequency bands
SARA-R4/N4 series modules include a GMSK Power Class 4 transmitter for GSM 850 and E-GSM 900 bands, a GMSK Power Class 1 transmitter for DCS 1800 and PCS 1900 bands, a 8-PSK Power Class E2 transmitter for all 2G bands (see Table 2), with output power and characteristics according to 3GPP TS 51.010-1 [8].
SARA-R4/N4 series modules 2G receiver characteristics are compliant to 3GPP TS 51.010-1 [8], with conducted receiver sensitivity performance described in Table 17.
Table 17: 2G receiver sensitivity performance
4.2.7 ANT_DET pin characteristics
Table 18: ANT_DET pin characteristics
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Parameter
Min.
Typical
Max.
Unit
Remarks
Internal supply for PWR_ON Input Signal
1.8 V
The PWR_ON input is pulled up to an internal voltage rail minus a diode drop: the voltage value present at PWR_ON input pin is normally 0.8 V typical.
Low-level input
-0.30
0.35 V
Pull-up resistance
150
200
250
k
Internal active pull-up
Input leakage current
-0.20
0.20
µA PWR_ON low time
0.15 3.20 s Low time to switch on the module from power off mode
0.15 3.20 s Low time to wake-up the module from PSM deep sleep
1.50 s Low time to switch off the module
Parameter
Min.
Typical
Max.
Unit
Remarks
Internal supply for RESET_N Input Signal
1.8 V Low-level input
-0.30
0.63 V
Pull-up resistance
37
k
Internal active pull-up
Input leakage current
-0.20
0.20
µA RESET_N low time
10 s Low time to switch off the module
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Remarks
Low-level input
-0.30
0.2*VSIM
V High-level input
0.7*VSIM
VSIM+0.3
V
Low-level output
0 0.4 V Max value at IOL = +2.0 mA
High-level output
0.8*VSIM
VSIM
V Max value at IOL = +2.0 mA
Internal pull-up resistor on SIM_IO
4.7
k
Internal pull-up to VSIM supply
Input leakage current
-2 2
µA
V
IN
=0 V or V
IN
=VSIM
Clock frequency on SIM_CLK
4.8 MHz
4.2.8 PWR_ON pin
Table 19: PWR_ON pin characteristics
4.2.9 RESET_N pin
Table 20: RESET_N pin characteristics
4.2.10 SIM pins
The SIM pins are a dedicated interface to the external SIM card/chip. The electrical characteristics fulfill the regulatory specification requirements. The values in Table 21 are for information only.
Table 21: SIM pin characteristics
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Parameter
Min.
Typical
Max.
Unit
Remarks
USB detection voltage on pin VUSB_DET
4.40
5.00
5.25 V
High-speed squelch detection threshold (input differential signal amplitude)
100 150
mV
High speed disconnect detection threshold (input differential signal amplitude)
525 625
mV
High-speed data signaling input common mode voltage range
-50 500
mV High-speed idle output level
-10 10
mV
High-speed data signaling output high level
360 440
mV High-speed data signaling output low level
-10 10
mV Chirp J level (output differential voltage)
700 1100
mV Chirp K level (output differential voltage)
-900
-500
mV
Parameter
Min
Typical
Max
Unit
Remarks
Internal supply for GDI domain
1.80 V
Digital I/O Interfaces supply (V_INT)
Low-level input
-0.30
0.00
0.63 V
High-level input
1.17
1.80
2.10 V
Low-level output
0.00
0.45 V Max value at IOL = +2.0 mA
High-level output
1.35
1.80 V
Min value at IOH = –2.0 mA
Input leakage current
-1 1
µA
V
IN
=0 V or V
IN
=1.8V
Internal pull-up / pull-down resistance
55 390
k
Parameter
Min
Typical
Max
Unit
Remarks
Internal supply for GDI domain
1.80 V
Digital I/O Interfaces supply (V_INT)
Low-level input
-0.30
0.00
0.63 V
High-level input
1.17
1.80
2.10 V
Low-level output
0.00
0.45 V Max value at IOL = +2.0 mA
Internal pull-up resistance
2.2
k Input/output leakage current
-1 1
µA
V
IN
=0 V or V
IN
=1.8V
Clock frequency on SCL
100 kHz
4.2.11 USB pins
USB data lines (USB_D+/ USB_D–) are compliant to the USB 2.0 high-speed specification. See the Universal Serial Bus Revision 2.0 specification [10] for detailed electrical characteristics.
Table 22: USB pin characteristics
4.2.12 Generic Digital Interfaces pins
Table 23: GDI pin characteristics
4.2.13 DDC (I
DDC (I2C) lines (SCL and SDA) are compliant to the I2C-bus standard mode specification. See the I2C-Bus Specification [11] for detailed electrical characteristics.
2
C) pins
Table 24: DDC (I2C) pin characteristics
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C
R
R
P
Q
K M1 M1 M2
E
G
H1
J1
H2
J2
J2
H2
E
ANT pin
B
Pin 1
Indicator
K
G H1 J1
A
D D
O
O
L
N
L
I
F
F
Parameter
Description
Typical
Tolerance
A
Module Height [mm]
26.0
(1023.6 mil)
+0.20/-0.20
(+7.9/-7.9 mil)
B
Module Width [mm]
16.0
(629.9 mil)
+0.20/-0.20
(+7.9/-7.9 mil)
C
Module Thickness [mm]
2.53
(99.5 mil)
+0.25/-0.15
(+9.8/-5.9 mil)
D
Horizontal Edge to Lateral Pin Pitch [mm]
2.0
(78.7 mil)
+0.20/-0.20
(+7.9/-7.9 mil)
E
Vertical Edge to Lateral Pin Pitch [mm]
2.5
(98.4 mil)
+0.20/-0.20
(+7.9/-7.9 mil)
F
Edge to Lateral Pin Pitch [mm]
1.05
(41.3 mil)
+0.20/-0.20
(+7.9/-7.9 mil)
G
Lateral Pin to Pin Pitch [mm]
1.1
(43.3 mil)
+0.02/-0.02
(+0.8/-0.8 mil)
H1
Lateral Pin Height [mm]
0.8
(31.5 mil)
+0.02/-0.02
(+0.8/-0.8 mil)
H2
Lateral Pin close to ANT Height [mm]
0.9
(35.4 mil)
+0.02/-0.02
(+0.8/-0.8 mil)
I
Lateral Pin Width [mm]
1.5
(59.1 mil)
+0.02/-0.02
(+0.8/-0.8 mil)
J1
Lateral Pin to Pin Distance [mm]
0.3
(11.8 mil)
+0.02/-0.02
(+0.8/-0.8 mil)
J2
Lateral Pin to Pin close to ANT Distance [mm]
0.2
(7.9 mil)
+0.02/-0.02
(+0.8/-0.8 mil)
K
Horizontal Edge to Central Pin Pitch [mm]
2.75
(108.3 mil)
+0.20/-0.20
(+7.9/-7.9 mil)
L
Vertical Edge to Central Pin Pitch [mm]
2.75
(108.3 mil)
+0.20/-0.20
(+7.9/-7.9 mil)
M1
Central Pin to Pin Horizontal Pitch [mm]
1.8
(70.9 mil)
+0.02/-0.02
(+0.8/-0.8 mil)
M2
Central Pin to Pin Horizontal Pitch [mm]
3.6
(141.7 mil)
+0.02/-0.02
(+0.8/-0.8 mil)
N
Central Pin to Pin Vertical Pitch [mm]
2.1
(82.7 mil)
+0.02/-0.02
(+0.8/-0.8 mil)
O
Central Pin Height and Width [mm]
1.1
(43.3 mil)
+0.02/-0.02
(+0.8/-0.8 mil)
P
Horizontal Edge to Pin 1 Indicator Pitch [mm]
0.9
(35.4 mil)
+0.20/-0.20
(+7.9/-7.9 mil)
Q
Vertical Edge to Pin 1 Indicator Pitch [mm]
1.0
(39.4 mil)
+0.20/-0.20
(+7.9/-7.9 mil)
R
Pin 1 Indicator Height and Width [mm]
0.6
(23.6 mil)
+0.02/-0.02
(+0.8/-0.8 mil)
Weight
Module Weight [g]
< 3
5 Mechanical specifications
Figure 3: SARA-R4/N4 series dimensions (bottom and side views)
Table 25: SARA-R4/N4 series dimensions
The module height tolerance +/–0.20 mm may be exceeded close to the corners of the PCB due
to the cutting process: in the worst cases, the height could be +0.40 mm longer than the typical value.
For information regarding Footprint and Paste Mask recommended for the application board
integrating the cellular module, see the SARA-R4/N4 series System Integration Manual [2].
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Products marked with this lead-free symbol on the product label comply w“th the "Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and the Council on the Restriction of Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic E”uipment" (RoHS).
SARA-R4/N4 series modules are RoHS compliant.
No natural rubbers, hygroscopic materials, or materials containing asbestos are employed.
Certification
SARA-R404M-00B
SARA-R410M-01B
SARA-R410M-02B
SARA-R412M-02B
SARA-N410-02B
GCF
PTCRB
• • • •
CE Europe
• •
FCC US
FCC ID
XPY2AGQN1NNN
XPY2AGQN4NNN
XPY2AGQN4NNN
ISED Canada
ISED ID
8595A-2AGQN4NNN
8595A-2AGQN4NNN
IFT Mexico
• •
RCM Australia
NCC Taiwan
Verizon
AT&T
• • •
T-Mobile
• •
Bell •
Telus
Telstra
6 Qualification and approvals
6.1 Reliability tests
Tests for product family qualifications according to ISO 16750 “Road v–hicles - Environmental conditions and testing for electrical and electronic equipment“, and appropriate standards.
6.1.1 Approvals
Table 27 summarizes the main approvals for SARA-R4/N4 series modules.
Table 26: SARA-R4/N4 series main certification approvals summary
For guidelines and notices about compliance with certification approvals requirements
integrating the SARA-R4/N4 series modules in the end-device, see the SARA-R4/N4 series System Integration Manual [2].
For the complete list of approvals and for specific details on all country, conformance and
network operators’ certifications, including related certificates of compliancy, please contact the u-blox office or sales representative nearest you.
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Parameter
Specification
Reel Type
B2
Delivery Quantity
250
7 Product handling & soldering
7.1 Packaging
SARA-R4/N4 series modules are delivered as hermetically sealed, reeled tapes to enable efficient production, production lot set-up and tear-down. For more information about packaging, see the u-blox Package Information User Guide [3].
7.1.1 Reels
SARA-R4/N4 series modules are deliverable in quantities of 250 pieces on a reel. The modules are delivered using reel type B2 described in Figure 4 and in the u-blox Package Information Guide [3].
Figure 4: SARA-R4/N4 series modules reel
Table 27: Reel information for SARA-R4/N4 series modules
Quantities of less than 250 pieces are also available. Contact u-blox for more information.
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Parameter
Typical value
Tolerance
Unit
A0
16.8
0.2
mm
B0
26.8
0.2
mm
K0
3.2
0.2
mm
7.1.2 Tapes
Figure 5 and Table 28 specify the dimensions of the tape used for the delivery of SARA-R4/N4 series
modules.
Figure 5: SARA-R4/N4 series modules tape
Table 28: SARA-R4/N4 series tape dimensions (mm)
Note 1: 10 sprocket hole pitch cumulative tolerance ± 0.2 mm. Note 2: pocket position relative to sprocket hole is measured as true position of pocket, not
pocket hole.
Note 3: A
and B0 are calculated on a plane at a distance “R” above the bottom of the pocket.
0
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7.2 Moisture Sensitivity Levels
SARA-R4/N4 series modules are Moisture Sensitive Devices (MSD) in accordance to the
IPC/JEDEC specification.
The Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) relates to the packaging and handling precautions required. SARA-R4/N4 series modules are rated at MSL level 4. For more information regarding moisture sensitivity levels, labeling, storage and drying, see the u-blox Package Information Guide [3].
For the MSL standard, see IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020 (can be downloaded from www.jedec.org).
7.3 Reflow soldering
Reflow profiles are to be selected according to u-blox recommendations (see the SARA-R4/N4 series System Integration Manual [2]).
Failure to observe these recommendations can result in severe damage to the device!
7.4 ESD precautions
SARA-R4/N4 series modules contain highly sensitive electronic circuitry and are Electrostatic
Sensitive Devices (ESD). Handling SARA-R4/N4 series modules without proper ESD protection may destroy or damage them permanently.
SARA-R4/N4 series modules are Electrostatic Sensitive Devices (ESD) and require special ESD precautions typically applied to ESD sensitive components.
Table 7 details the maximum ESD ratings of the SARA-R4/N4 series modules.
Proper ESD handling and packaging procedures must be applied throughout the processing, handling and operation of any application that incorporates the SARA-R4/N4 series module.
ESD precautions should be implemented on the application board where the module is mounted, as described in the SARA-R4/N4 series System Integration Manual [2].
Failure to observe these recommendations can result in severe damage to the device!
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SARA-xxxxx
xxB-xx
XXX: XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX: XXXXXXXXXXXX
Format
Structure
Product Name
PPPP-TGVV(L)
Ordering Code
PPPP-TGVV(L)-MMQ
Type Number
PPPP-TGVV(L)-MMQ-XX
Code
Meaning
Example
PPPP
Form factor
SARA
TG
Platform (Technology and Generation) Dominant technology: G: GSM; U: HSUPA; C: CDMA 1xRTT; N: NB-IoT (LTE Cat NB1);
R: LTE low data rate (Cat 1 and Cat M1); L: LTE high data rate (Cat 3 and above) Generation: 1…9
R4
VV
Variant function set based on the same platform: 00…99
04
(L)
LTE category: 6,4,3,1,M …
M
MM
Major product version: 00…99
00 Q Product grade: B = professional, A = automotive
B
XX
Minor product version (not relevant for certification)
Default value is 00
8 Labeling and ordering information
8.1 Product labeling
The labels of SARA-R4/N4 series modules include important product information as described in this section. Figure 6 illustrates the label of all the SARA-R4/N4 series modules, and includes: u-blox logo, production lot, Pb-free marking, product type number, IMEI number, certification information, and production country.
Figure 6: SARA-R4/N4 series module label
8.2 Explanation of codes
Three different product code formats are used. The Product Name is used in documentation such as this data sheet and identifies all the u-blox products, independent of packaging and quality grade. The Ordering Code includes options and quality, while the Type Number includes the hardware and firmware versions. Table 29 details these 3 different formats:
Table 29: Product code formats
Table 30 explains the parts of the product code.
Table 30: Part identification code
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Ordering No.
Product
SARA-R404M-00B
LTE Cat M1 module Designed for operation in LTE band 13
26.0 x 16.0 mm, 250 pieces/reel
SARA-R410M-01B
LTE Cat M1 module Designed for operation in LTE bands 2, 4, 5, 12
26.0 x 16.0 mm, 250 pieces/reel
SARA-R410M-02B
LTE Cat M1 / NB1 module Designed for operation in LTE bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 20, 28
26.0 x 16.0 mm, 250 pieces/reel
SARA-R412M-02B
LTE Cat M1 / NB1 and 2G module Designed for operation in LTE bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 20 and 2G bands 850, 900, 1800, 1900
26.0 x 16.0 mm, 250 pieces/reel
SARA-N410-02B
LTE Cat NB1 module Designed for operation in LTE bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 13
26.0 x 16.0 mm, 250 pieces/reel
8.3 Ordering information
Table 31: Product ordering codes
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Abbreviation
Definition
2G
2nd Generation Cellular Technology (GSM, GPRS, EGPRS)
3G
3rd Generation Cellular Technology (UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA)
3GPP
3rd Generation Partnership Project
8PSK
8-Phase Shift Keying modulation
ADC
Analog to Digital Converter
AT
AT Command Interpreter Software Subsystem, or attention
BB
Baseband
BER
Bit Error Rate
Cat
Category
CBS
Cell Broadcast Service
CCC
China Compulsory Certificate
CDMA
Code-Division Multiple Access
CE
European Conformity
CLK
Clock
CMOS
Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor
CS
Chip Select
CTS
Clear To Send
DC
Direct Current
DCD
Data Carrier Detect
DCS
Digital Cellular System
DDC
Display Data Channel
DL
Down Link (Reception)
DRX
Discontinuous Reception
DSR
Data Set Ready
DTE
Data Terminal Equipment
DTR
Data Terminal Ready
DUN
Dial-Up Networking
EDGE
Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution (EGPRS)
EDRX
Extended Discontinuous Reception
EGPRS
Enhanced General Packet Radio Service (EDGE)
ERS
External Reset Signal
ESD
Electrostatic Discharge
E-UTRA
Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access
FCC
Federal Communications Commission United States
FDD
Frequency Division Duplex
FOAT
Firmware (update) Over AT commands
FOTA
Firmware (update) Over-The-Air
FTP
File Transfer Protocol
FW
Firmware
GCF
Global Certification Forum
GDI
Generic Digital Interface
Appendix
A Glossary
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Abbreviation
Definition
GMSK
Gaussian Minimum-Shift Keying modulation
GND
Ground
GNSS
Global Navigation Satellite System
GPIO
General Purpose Input/Output
GPRS
General Packet Radio Services
GSM
Global System for Mobile communications
HDLC
High-level Data Link Control
HSDPA
High Speed Downlink Packet Access
HSUPA
High Speed Uplink Packet Access
HTTP
HyperText Transfer Protocol
HW
Hardware
IEC
International Electrotechnical Commission
IFT
Federal Telecommunications Institute Mexico
I2C
Inter-Integrated Circuit
I2S
Inter-IC Sound
I/O
Input/Output
IMEI
International Mobile Equipment Identity
IP
Internet Protocol
ISED
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
ISO
International Organization for Standardization
ITU
International Telecommunications Union
LGA
Land Grid Array
LPWA
Low Power Wide Area
LTE
Long-Term Evolution
LWM2M
Open Mobile Alliance Lightweight Machine-to-Machine protocol
M2M
Machine to Machine
MISO
Multiple Input Single Output
MOSI
Master Output Slave Input
MQTT
Message Queuing Telemetry Transport
MSD
Moisture Sensitive Device
MSL
Moisture Sensitivity Level
MUX
Multiplexer
N/A
Not Applicable
NCC
National Communications Commission Taiwan
PA
Power Amplifier
PCB
Printed Circuit Board
PCN
Product Change Notification / Sample Delivery Note / Information Note
PMU
Power Management Unit
POS
Power On Signal
PPS
Protocol and Parameter Selection
PSM
Power Saving Mode
PTCRB
PCS Type Certification Review Board
QPSK
Quadrature Phase Shift Keying modulation
RAM
Random Access Memory
RAT
Radio Access Technology
RF
Radio Frequency
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Abbreviation
Definition
RI
Ring Indicator
RIL
Radio Interface Layer
RTS
Request To Send
SCL
Serial Clock
SDA
Serial Data
SDIO
Secure Digital Input Output
SIM
Subscriber Identity Module
SMS
Short Message Service
SPI
Serial Peripheral Interface
SRRC
State Radio Regulation Committee China
SSL
Secure Socket Layer
TA
Timing Advance
TCP
Transmission Control Protocol
TDD
Time Division Duplex
TLS
Transport Layer Security
TS
Technical Specification
TXD
Transmit Data
UART
Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
UBX
u-blox proprietary messaging protocol
UDP
User Datagram Protocol
UE
User Equipment
UL
Uplink (Transmission)
UMTS
Universal Mobile Telecommunications System
USB
Universal Serial Bus
VoLTE
Voice over LTE
VSWR
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
WA
Word Alignment
Table 32: Explanation of the abbreviations and terms used
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Related documents
[1] u-blox SARA-R4/N4 series AT Commands Manual, Doc. No. UBX-17003787 [2] u-blox SARA-R4/N4 series System Integration Manual, Doc. No. UBX-16029218 [3] u-blox Package Information User Guide, Doc. No. UBX-14001652 [4] 3GPP TS 27.007 - AT command set for User Equipment (UE) [5] 3GPP TS 27.005 - Use of Data Terminal Equipment - Data Circuit terminating Equipment
(DTE - DCE) interface for Short Message Service (SMS) and Cell Broadcast Service (CBS)
[6] 3GPP TS 27.010 - Terminal Equipment to User Equipment (TE-UE) multiplexer protocol [7] 3GPP TS 36.521-1 - Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access; User Equipment conformance
specification; Radio transmission and reception; Part 1: Conformance Testing
[8] 3GPP TS 51.010-1 - Mobile Station conformance specification; Part 1: Conformance specification [9] ITU-T Recommendation V24, 02-2000. List of definitions for interchange circuits between Data
Terminal Equipment (DTE) and Data Connection Equipment (DCE)
[10] Universal Serial Bus Revision 2.0 specification, www.usb.org/developers/docs/usb20_docs/ [11] I2C-bus specification and user manual - Rev.5- 9 October 2012 - NXP Semiconductors,
www.nxp.com/documents/user_manual/UM10204.pdf
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SARA-R4/N4 series - Data Sheet
Revision
Date
Name
Comments
R01
07-Oct-2016
sfal
Initial release
R02
02-Feb-2017
sfal
Updated supported features and electrical characteristics
R03
05-May-2017
sfal / sses
Updated supported features and electrical characteristics Added the SARA-R410M-01B product version
R04
24-May-2017
sses
Updated supported features and electrical characteristics
R05
19-Jul-2017
sses
Updated supported features and electrical characteristics Extended document applicability to SARA-R410M-02B product version
R06
17-Aug-2017
sses
Updated supported features for “02” product version
R07
30-Oct-2017
sses
Updated SARA-R410M-01B product status Updated supported features for “02” product version
R08
04-Jan-2018
sses
Updated SARA-R410M-02B product status Updated USB, GPIO and other features description
R09
26-Feb-2018
sses
Updated SARA-R410M-02B product status Extended document applicability to SARA-R412M-02B product version Added Current consumption, Rx sensitivity and Thermal figures Updated UART MUX and Approvals info
R10
07-Mar-2018
mbab
u-blox rebranding. Updated SARA-R412M-02B modem and app version
R11
09-May-2018
sses
Updated SARA-R410M-02B product status Extended document applicability to SARA-N410-02B product version Updated UART and Approvals info
Revision history
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SARA-R4/N4 series - Data Sheet
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