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Version: V1.0.0

Update date: 2017.07.04

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Applicability Table

No. Product model Description

1 L830-EB-02 NA

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Notice

The document is subject to update from time to time owing to the product version upgrade or other

reasons. Unless otherwise specified, the document only serves as the user guide. All the statements,

information and suggestions contained in the document do not constitute any explicit or implicit

guarantee.

Version Record

Version Update Remark

V1.0.0 2017-07-04 Initial version

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Contents

1 Preface........................................................................................................................................... 6

1.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................... 6

1.2 Reference Standard............................................................................................................................ 6

1.3 Related Documents............................................................................................................................. 6

2 Overview........................................................................................................................................7

2.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................... 7

2.2 Specification..........................................................................................................................................7

2.3 Application Framework........................................................................................................................8

2.4 Hardware Framework..........................................................................................................................9

3 Application Interface.................................................................................................................. 9

3.1 M.2 Interface.........................................................................................................................................9

3.1.1 Pin Map............................................................................................................................................. 10

3.1.2 Pin Definition.....................................................................................................................................11

3.2 Power Supply..................................................................................................................................... 14

3.2.1 Power Supply................................................................................................................................... 15

3.2.2 Logic level......................................................................................................................................... 16

3.2.3 Power Consumption........................................................................................................................16

3.3 Control Signal.....................................................................................................................................17

3.3.1 Module Start-Up...............................................................................................................................17

3.3.1.1 Start-up Circuit................................................................................................................................................17

3.3.1.2 Start-up Timing Sequence............................................................................................................................ 18

3.3.2 Module Shutdown............................................................................................................................19

3.3.2.1 Software Shutdown........................................................................................................................................19

3.3.2.2 Hardware Shutdown...................................................................................................................................... 20

3.3.3 Module Reset................................................................................................................................... 21

3.4 USB Interface..................................................................................................................................... 22

3.4.1 USB Interface Definition................................................................................................................. 22

3.4.2 USB Interface Application.............................................................................................................. 22

3.5 USIM Interface................................................................................................................................... 23

3.5.1 USIM Pins......................................................................................................................................... 23

3.5.2 USIM Interface Circuit.....................................................................................................................23

3.5.2.1 N.C. SIM Card Slot........................................................................................................................................ 23

3.5.2.2 N.O. SIM Card Slot........................................................................................................................................ 24

3.5.3 USIM Hot-Plugging..........................................................................................................................25

3.5.4 USIM Design.................................................................................................................................... 25

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3.6 Status Indicator.................................................................................................................................. 26

3.6.1 LED#1 Signal....................................................................................................................................26

3.6.2 WOWWAN#......................................................................................................................................27

3.7 Interrupt Control................................................................................................................................. 27

3.7.1 W_DISABLE1#.................................................................................................................................28

3.7.2 System Switch Control....................................................................................................................28

3.7.3 Body SAR..........................................................................................................................................28

3.8 Digital Audio........................................................................................................................................29

3.8.1 I2S Mode...........................................................................................................................................29

3.8.2 PCM Mode........................................................................................................................................ 30

3.9 I2C Interface Description..................................................................................................................30

3.10 Clock Interface................................................................................................................................. 31

3.11 Configuration Interface....................................................................................................................31

3.12 Other Interfaces............................................................................................................................... 32

4 Radio Frequency.......................................................................................................................32

4.1 RF Interface........................................................................................................................................32

4.1.1 RF Interface Functionality.............................................................................................................. 32

4.1.2 RF Connector Characteristic......................................................................................................... 32

4.1.3 RF Connector Dimension...............................................................................................................32

4.2 Operating Band.................................................................................................................................. 34

4.3 Transmitting Power............................................................................................................................34

4.4 Receiver Sensitivity........................................................................................................................... 35

4.5 GNSS...................................................................................................................................................35

4.6 Antenna Design..................................................................................................................................36

5 Structure Specification............................................................................................................37

5.1 Product Appearance..........................................................................................................................37

5.2 Dimension of Structure..................................................................................................................... 37

5.3 M.2 Interface Model...........................................................................................................................38

5.4 M.2 Connector....................................................................................................................................38

5.5 Storage................................................................................................................................................39

5.5.1 Storage Life...................................................................................................................................... 39

5.6 Packing................................................................................................................................................39

5.6.1 Tray Package....................................................................................................................................40

5.6.2 Tray size............................................................................................................................................ 41

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1 Preface

1.1 Introduction

The document describes the electrical characteristics, RF performance, dimensions and application

environment, etc. of L830-EB (hereinafter referred to as L830). With the assistance of the document and

other instructions, the developers can quickly understand the hardware functions of L830 modules and

develop products.

1.2 Reference Standard

The design of the product complies with the following standards:

3GPP TS 34.121-1 V10.8.0: User Equipment (UE) conformance specification;Radio

transmission and reception (FDD);Part 1: Conformance specification

3GPP TS 36.521-1 V10.6.0: User Equipment (UE) conformance specification; Radio

transmission and reception; Part 1: Conformance testing

3GPP TS 21.111 V10.0.0: USIM and IC card requirements

3GPP TS 51.011 V4.15.0: Specification of the Subscriber Identity Module -Mobile Equipment

(SIM-ME) interface

3GPP TS 31.102 V10.11.0: Characteristics of the Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM)

application

3GPP TS 31.11 V10.16.0: Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) Application

Toolkit(USAT)

3GPP TS 36.124 V10.3.0: ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements for mobile

terminals and ancillary equipment

3GPP TS 27.007 V10.0.8: AT command set for User Equipment (UE)

PCI_Express_M.2_Specification_Rev1.1

1.3 Related Documents

RF Antenna Application Design Specification

L8-Family System Driver Integration and Application Guidance

L8-Family AT Commands Manual

RF_067, Issue 01

EU Regulator Conformance

Hereby, We, Fibocom Wireless Inc. declares that the radio equipment type L830-EB is in compliance

with the Directive 2014/53/EU.

In all cases assessment of the final product must be mass against the Essential requirements of the

Directive 2014/53/EU Article 3.1(a) and (b), safety and EMC respectively, as well as any relevant Article

3.2 requirements.

External antenna is used with the module during the testing process, the maximum antenna gain for

frequency < 1G is 3dBi, for frequency > 1G is 5dBi and the antenna separation distance is 20cm.

EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

Hereby,

Name of manufacturer: Fibocom Wireless Inc.

Address: 5/F, Tower A, Technology Building II, 1057 Nanhai Blvd,

Nanshan,

City: Shenzhen,

Country: China

declares that the DoC is issued under its sole responsibility and that this product:

Product description: LTE module

Type designation(s): L830-EB

Trademark: Fibocom

Product Identification

Element L830-EB

is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonization legislation:

Radio Equipment directive: 2014 / 53 / EU.

with reference to the following standards applied:

1. Health (Article 3.1(a) of Directive 2014/53/EU)

Applied Standard(s):

 EN 62311 : 2008

2. Safety (Article 3.1(a) of Directive 2014/53/EU)

Applied Standard(s):

 EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11: 2009 + A1: 2010 + A12: 2011 + A2: 2013

3. Electromagnetic compatibility (Article 3.1 (b) of Directive 2014/53/EU)

Applied Standard(s):

 Draft EN 301 489-1 V2.2.0 / -52 V1.1.0 / Final Draft EN301489-3 V2.1.1

4. Radio frequency spectrum usage (Article 3.2 of Directive 2014/53/EU)

Applied Standard(s):

 EN 301 908-1 V11.1.1 / -2 V11.1.1 / -13 V11.1.1

 EN 303 413 V1.1.1

The Notified Body SIEMIC INC. with Notified Body number 2200 performed:

Modules: B+C and issued the EU-type examination certificate.

Signed for and on behalf of:

Date: August 21, 2017

City: Shenzhen,

Name: Bond Yuan

Title: Certification Engineer

Signature:

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If

this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that

to which the receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution:

 Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

 This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other

antenna or transmitter.

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled

environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm

between the radiator & your body.

This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:

2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.

As long as 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required. However,

the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional

compliance requirements required with this module installed

IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain

laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is

no longer considered valid and the FCC ID can not be used on the final product. In these

circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product

(including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization.

End Product Labeling

This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna may be

installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users. The final end

product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: Contains FCC ID:

The grantee's FCC ID can be used only when all FCC compliance requirements are met.

Manual Information To the End User

The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how

to install or remove this RF module in the user’s manual of the end product which integrates

this module. The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as

show in this manual.

ZMOL830EB

External antenna is used with the module during the testing process, the maximum antenna gain for

frequency<1G is 3dBi, for frequency>1G is 5 dBi and the antenna separation distance is 20cm.

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2 Overview

2.1 Introduction

The L830 is a highly integrated 4G cellular module which uses the standard PCIe M.2 interface.It supports

LTE FDD/WCDMA mode cellular communication.

2.2 Specification

Specification

Operating Band

LTE FDD: Band 1,3,5,7,8,20,28

WCDMA/HSPA+: Band I, V, VIII

GPS/GLONASS: L1

LTE inter-band CA

1 +3,5,7,20

3 +5,7,8,20,28

5 +7

7 +20,28

LTE intra-band CA 3,7

Data

Transmission

LTE FDD 300Mbps DL/50Mbps UL(Cat 6)

UMTS/HSPA+

UMTS:384 kbps DL/384 kbps UL

DC-HSDPA+:42Mbps DL(Cat 24)/5.76Mbps UL(Cat6)

Power Supply DC 3.135V～4.4V, Typical 3.3V

Temperature

Normal Operating temperature：-10°C ～+55°C

Extended Operating temperature：-30°C ～+65°C

Storage temperature：-40°C ～+85°C

Physical

characteristics

Interface: M.2 Key-B

Dimension：30 x 42 x 2.3mm

Weight: About 5.8 g

Interface

Antenna Connector

WWAN Main Antenna x 1

WWAN Diversity(GNSS AUX) Antenna x 1

WCDMA Band 1/8 24dBm

LTE Band 1/3/7/8/20 23dBm

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Function Interface

USIM 3V/1.8V

USB 2.0 x 1

I2S

I2C

EINT、System Indicator

Clock

Software

Protocol Stack IPV4/IPV6

AT commands 3GPP TS 27.007 and 27.005, and proprietary FIBOCOM AT commands

Firmware update USB

Note：

When the temperature goes beyond the normal operating temperature range of -10°C~+55°C, the

RF performance of the module may be slightly off 3GPP specifications.

2.3 Application Framework

The peripheral applications for L830 module are shown in Figure 2-1:

Figure2-1 Application Framework

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2.4 Hardware Framework

The hardware framework in Figure 2-2 shows the main hardware functions of L830 module, including

baseband and RF functions.

Baseband contains the followings:

UMTS/LTE FDD controller/Power supply

NAND/internal LPDDR2 RAM

Application interface

RF contains the followings:

RF Transceiver

RF Power/PA

RF Front end

RF Filter

Antenna Connector

Figure 2-2 Hardware Framework

3 Application Interface

3.1 M.2 Interface

The L830 module uses standard M.2 Key-B interface, with a total of 75 pins.

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3.1.1 Pin Map

Figure 3-1 Pin Map

Note:

Pin “Notch” represents the gap of the gold fingers.

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3.1.2 Pin Definition

The pin definition is as follows:

Pin Pin Name I/O Reset

Value Pin Description Type

1 CONFIG_3 O L

Connected to internal GND, L830

M.2 module is configured as the

WWAN-SSIC 0 interface type.

2 +3.3V PI Module main power input. Power Supply

3 GND GND Power Supply

4 +3.3V PI Module main power input. Power Supply

5 GND GND Power Supply

6 FULL_CARD_POWER_OFF# I Power on/off control signal,active

High.

CMOS

3.3/1.8V

7 USB D+ I/O USB 2.0 D+ signal 0.3---3V

8 W_DISABLE1# I PU WWAN Disable, active low. CMOS 3.3V

9 USB D- I/O USB 2.0 D- signal 0.3---3V

10 LED1# O OD System status LED, drain output. CMOS 3.3V

11 GND GND Power Supply

12 Notch Notch

13 Notch Notch

14 Notch Notch

15 Notch Notch

16 Notch Notch

17 Notch Notch

18 Notch Notch

19 Notch Notch

20 I2S_CLK O PD I2S serial clock CMOS 1.8V

21 CONFIG_0 O NC

Not connected, L830 M.2 module is

configured as the WWAN-SSIC 0

interface type.

22 I2S_RX I PD I2S serial data input CMOS 1.8V

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Pin Pin Name I/O Reset

Value Pin Description Type

23 WOWWAN# O PU Wake up host signal CMOS 1.8V

24 I2S_TX O PD I2S serial data output CMOS 1.8V

25 DPR I PU Body SAR detection CMOS 1.8V

26 W_DISABLE2# I PU GPS Disable signal, active low. (Not

supported yet) CMOS 1.8V

27 GND GND Power Supply

28 I2S_WA O PD I2S clock for left and right channels CMOS 1.8V

29 NC NC

30 UIM_RESET O PP USIM reset signal 1.8V/3V

31 NC NC

32 UIM_CLK O PP USIM clock signal 1.8V/3V

33 GND GND Power Supply

34 UIM_DATA I/O PU USIM data signal, internal 4.7KΩ

pull-up. 1.8V/3V

35 NC NC

36 UIM_PWR O USIM power supply 1.8V/3V

37 NC NC

38 NC NC

39 GND GND Power Supply

40 GNSS_SCL O PU I2C serial clock signal, internal

4.7KΩ pull-up CMOS 1.8V

41 NC NC

42 GNSS_SDA I/O PU I2C serial data signal, internal 4.7KΩ

pull-up CMOS 1.8V

43 NC NC

44 GNSS_IRQ I PU ACM/MBIM interface switch,

interrupt input signal CMOS 1.8V

45 GND GND Power Supply

46 SYSCLK O L 26MHz clock output 1.8V

47 NC NC

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Pin Pin Name I/O Reset

Value Pin Description Type

48 TX_BLANKING O L TDMA Timer output, external GPS

control signal.(not supported) CMOS 1.8V

49 NC NC

50 NC NC

51 GND GND Power Supply

52 NC NC

53 NC NC

54 NC NC

55 NC NC

56 NC NC

57 GND GND Power Supply

58 NC NC

59 ANTCTL0 O L Tunable antenna control signal, bit0

(not supported yet). CMOS 1.8V

60 COEX3 OReserved

61 ANTCTL1 O L

Tunable antenna control signal, MIPI

RFFE SDATA, bit1 (not supported

yet).

CMOS 1.8V

62 COEX2 OReserved

63 ANTCTL2 O L

Tunable antenna control signal, MIPI

RFFE SCLK, bit2 (not supported

yet).

CMOS 1.8V

64 COEX1 OReserved

65 ANTCTL3 O Tunable antenna control signal, MIPI

RFFE VIO, bit3 (not supported yet). CMOS 1.8V

66 SIM_DETECT I SIM card detect, external 390KΩ

pull-up. CMOS 1.8V

67 RESET# I External reset input signal, internal

100KΩ pull-up. CMOS 1.8V

68 NC NC

69 CONFIG_1 O L Connected to internal GND, L830

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Pin Pin Name I/O Reset

Value Pin Description Type

M.2 module is configured as the

WWAN-SSIC 0 interface type.

70 +3.3V PI Module main power input. Power Supply

71 GND GND Power Supply

72 +3.3V PI Module main power input. Power Supply

73 GND GND Power Supply

74 +3.3V PI Module main power input. Power Supply

75 CONFIG_2 O L

Connected to internal GND, L830

M.2 module is configured as the

WWAN-SSIC 0 interface type.

Reset Value: The initial status after module reset, not the status when working

H: High Voltage Level

L: Low Voltage Level

PD: Pull-Down

PU: Pull-Up

T: Tristate

OD: Open Drain

PP: Push-Pull

PI: Power Input

PO: Power Output

Note:

The unused pins can be left floating.

3.2 Power Supply

The power interface of L830 module as shown in the following table:

Pin Pin Name I/O Pin Description

DC Parameter（V）

Minimum

Value

Typical

Value

Maximum

Value

2,4,70,72,74 +3.3V PI Power supply input 3.135 3.3 4.4

36 UIM_PWR PO USIM power supply 1.8V/3V

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3.2.1 Power Supply

The L830 module should be powered through the +3.3V pins, and the power supply design is shown in

Figure 3-2:

Figure 3-2 Power Supply Design

The filter capacitor design for power supply as shown in the following table:

Recommended

capacitance Application Description

220uF x 2 Voltage-stabilizing capacitors

Reduce power fluctuations of the module in

operation, requiring capacitors with low ESR.

LDO or DC/DC power supply requires the

capacitor of no less than 220uF

The capacitor for battery power supply

can be reduced to 100uF

1uF,100nF Digital signal noise Filter out the interference generated from the

clock and digital signals

39pF,33pF

700/800, 850/900 MHz

frequency band

Filter out low frequency band RF interference

18pF,8.2pF,6.8pF 1800,2100,2600MHz frequency

band

Filter out medium/high frequency band RF

interference

The stable power supply can ensure the normal operation of L830 module; and the ripple of the power

supply should be less than 300mV in design. When the module operates with the maximum emission

power, the maximum operating current can reach 1A, so the power source should be not lower than

3.135V, or the module may shut down or reboot. The power supply limits are shown in Figure 3-3:

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Figure 3-3 Power Supply Limit

3.2.2 Logic level

The L830 module 1.8V logic level definition as shown in the following table:

Parameters Minimum Typical Maximum Unit

1.8V logic level 1.71 1.8 1.89 V

VIH 1.3 1.8 1.89 V

VIL -0.3 0 0.3 V

The L830 module 3.3V logic level definition as shown in the following table:

Parameters Minimum Typical Maximum Unit

3.3V logic level 3.135 3.3 3.465 V

VIH 2.3 3.3 3.465 V

VIL -0.3 0 0.3 V

3.2.3 Power Consumption

In the condition of 3.3V power supply, the L830 power consumption as shown in the following table:

Parameter Mode Condition Average

Current(mA)

Ioff Power off Power supply, module power off 0.29

ISleep WCDMA

DRX=6 3.0

DRX=8 1.8

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Parameter Mode Condition Average

Current(mA)

DRX=9 1.5

LTE FDD Paging cycle #64 frames (0.64 sec DRX cycle) 3.6

Radio Off AT+CFUN=4, Flight mode 1.0

IWCDMA-RMS WCDMA

WCDMA Data transfer Band I @+23.5dBm 680

WCDMA Data transfer Band V @+23.5dBm 620

WCDMA Data transfer Band VIII @+23.5dBm 600

ILTE-RMS LTE FDD

LTE FDD Data transfer Band 1 @+23dBm 710

LTE FDD Data transfer Band 3 @+23dBm 730

LTE FDD Data transfer Band 5 @+23dBm 720

LTE FDD Data transfer Band 7 @+23dBm 740

LTE FDD Data transfer Band 8 @+23dBm 680

LTE FDD Data transfer Band 20 @+23dBm 680

LTE FDD Data transfer Band 28 @+23dBm 830

Note：

These are the average values of some samples, not single module result.

3.3 Control Signal

The L830 module provides two control signals for power on/off and reset operations, the pin defined as

shown in the following table:

Pin Pin Name I/O Reset Value Functions Type

FULL_CARD_P

OWER_OFF#

Power on/off signal

High: Power on

Low or floating: Power off

3.3V/1.8V

67 RESET# I

Reset signal, internal 100KΩ pull-up,

active low.

1.8V

3.3.1 Module Start-Up

3.3.1.1 Start-up Circuit

The FULL_CARD_POWER_OFF# pin needs an external 3.3V or 1.8V pull up for booting up. The

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VDD(3.3V/1.8V) should be provided from the external circuit. Two methods for module starting up:

AP (Application Processor) controls the module start-up, and the circuit design is shown in Figure

3-4:

Automatically start-up when powered on, and the circuit design is shown in Figure 3-5:

Figure 3-4 Circuit for Module Start-up Controlled by AP

Figure 3-5 Circuit for Automatic Start-up

3.3.1.2 Start-up Timing Sequence

After powering on, the module will start-up by pulling up the FULL_CARD_POWER_OFF# signal for more

than 20ms (100ms is recommended). Meanwhile, the module will output 1.8V voltage through VSD2_1V8

pin and start the initialization process. The start-up timing is shown in Figure 3-6:

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Figure 3-6 Timing Control for Start-up

Note:

The VSD2_1V8 signal is the internal PMU 1.8V output voltage which is not connected to the M.2

interface. The above timing of VSD2_1V8 is only for reference.

tpr:The time for 3.3V power rail becomes stable due to the capacitor charging.If + 3.3 V keeps

constant supply, the delay time can be ignored.

3.3.2 Module Shutdown

The module can be shutdown by the following controls:

Shutdown

Control

Action

Condition

Software

Sending AT+CFUN=0 command

Normal shutdown.

Hardware

Pull down

FULL_CARD_POWER_OFF# pin

Only used when a hardware exception occurs

and the software control cannot be used.

3.3.2.1 Software Shutdown

The module can be shut down by sending AT+CFUN=0 command. When the module receives the

software shutdown command, the module will start the finalization process (the reverse process of

initialization), and it will be completed after tsd time(tsd is the time which AP receive OK of “AT+CFUN=0”,if

there is no response, the max tsd is 5s). In the finalization process, the module will save the network, SIM

card and some other parameters from memory, then clear the memory and PMU will be powered off. After

shutdown, the VSD2_1V8 voltage is also shut down. The software control timing is shown in Figure 3-7:

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Figure 3-7 Software Shutdown Timing Control

After the software shutdown, the FULL_CARD_POWER_OFF # pin will remain high which prevents the

module from restarting again. To enable the next restart, the FULL_CARD_POWER_OFF# pin should be

pulled low after shutting down.

Note:

The VSD2_1V8 signal is the internal PMU 1.8V output voltage which is not connected to the M.2

interface. The above timing of VSD2_1V8 is only for reference.

3.3.2.2 Hardware Shutdown

By pulling down the FULL_CARD_POWER_OFF# pin for more than 50ms (100ms is recommended), the

power management unit (PMU) of the module loses its power, and then the module will shut down by the

hardware. Because the PMU will lose its power by pulling down the FULL_CARD_POWER_OFF# pin, to

avoid damaging the module with power on/off procedures, it’s necessary to pull down RESET_N pin for

≧100ms before pulling down the FULL_CARD_POWER_OFF# pin. The hardware control timing is

shown in Figure 3-8:

Figure 3-8 Hardware Shutdown Timing Control

Note:

The VSD2_1V8 signal is the internal PMU 1.8V output voltage which is not connected to the M.2

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interface. The above timing of VSD2_1V8 is only for reference.

3.3.3 Module Reset

The L830 module can reset to its initial status by pulling down the RESET# signal for ≥100ms, and the

module will restart after the RESET# signal is released. When the customer executes RESET# function,

the PMU remains its power inside the module. The recommended circuit design is shown in the Figure

3-9:

Figure 3-9 Recommended Design for Reset Circuit

The reset control timing is shown in Figure 3-10:

Figure 3-10 Reset Timing Control

Note:

RESET# is a sensitive signal, it’s recommended to add a filter capacitor close to the module. In

case of PCB layout, the RESET# signal lines should keep away from the RF interference and

protected by GND. Also, the RESET# signal lines shall neither near the PCB edge nor route on

the surface planes to avoid module from reset caused by ESD problems.

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3.4 USB Interface

The L830 module supports USB 2.0 which is compatible with USB High-Speed (480 Mbit/s) and USB

Full-Speed (12 Mbit/s). For the USB timing and electrical specification of L830 module, please refer to

“Universal Serial Bus Specification 2.0” .

For L830 module, the USB driver will export 1 MBIM and 1 GNSS device on Win10 system(It will map 3

ACM and 3 NCM ports for Android/Linux). For system switch function, please refer to chapter 3.7.2.

The MBIM port is used to initiate data service;

As for the 3 ACM ports, 2 COM ports are used for sending AT commands, another COM port is

used for LOG capture by software. The 3 NCM ports are used as virtual network ports to initiate

data service.

Note :

One COM port can be used as the Modem COM port to initiate the data service. Since the speed

of the Modem COM port is not sufficient for the 300 Mbps peak downlink speed requirement for

LTE, so it is not recommended to be used.

3.4.1 USB Interface Definition

Pin#

Pin Name

I/O

Reset Value

Description

Type

USB_D+

I/O

USB Data Plus

0.3---3V, USB2.0

USB_D-

I/O

USB Data Minus

0.3---3V, USB2.0

3.4.2 USB Interface Application

The reference circuit is shown in Figure 3-11:

Figure 3-11 Reference Circuit for USB 2.0 Interface

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Since the module supports USB 2.0 High-Speed, it is required to use TVS diodes with equivalent

capacitance of 1pF or smaller ones on the USB_D-/D+ differential signal lines, it is recommended to use

0.5pF TVS diodes.

USB_D- and USB_D+ are high speed differential signal lines with the maximum transfer rate of 480 Mbit/s,

so the following rules shall be followed carefully in the case of PCB layout:

USB_D- and USB_D+ signal lines should have the differential impedance of 90 ohms.

USB_D- and USB_D+ signal lines should be parallel and have the equal length, the right angle

routing should be avoided.

USB_D- and USB_D+ signal lines should be routed on the layer that is adjacent to the ground

layer, and wrapped with GND vertically and horizontally.

3.5 USIM Interface

The L830 module supports USIM card interface including 1.8V and 3V SIM cards.

3.5.1 USIM Pins

The USIM pins description as shown in the following table:

Pin Name

I/O

Reset Value

Description

Type

UIM_PWR

USIM power supply

1.8V/3V

UIM_RESET

USIM reset

1.8V/3V

UIM_CLK

USIM clock

1.8V/3V

UIM_DATA

I/O

USIM data, internal 4.7K pull-up

1.8V/3V

SIM_DETECT

USIM card detect, internal 390K

pull-up.

Active high, and high level indicates

SIM card is inserted; and low level

indicates SIM card is detached.

1.8V

3.5.2 USIM Interface Circuit

3.5.2.1 N.C. SIM Card Slot

The reference circuit design for N.C. (Normally Closed) SIM card slot is shown in Figure 3-12:

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Figure 3-12 Reference Circuit for N.C. SIM Card Slot

The principles of the N.C. SIM card slot are described as follows:

When the SIM card is detached, it connects the short circuit between CD and SW pins, and drives the

SIM_DETECT pin low.

When the SIM card is inserted, it connects an open circuit between CD and SW pins, and drives the

SIM_DETECT pin high.

3.5.2.2 N.O. SIM Card Slot

The reference circuit design for N.O. (Normally Open) SIM card slot is shown in Figure 3-13:

Figure 3-13 Reference Circuit for N.O. SIM Card Slot

The principles of the N.O. SIM card slot are described as follows:

When the SIM card is detached, it connects an open circuit between CD and SW pins, and

drives the SIM_DETECT pin low.

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When the SIM card is inserted, it connects the short circuit between CD and SW pins, and drives

the SIM_DETECT pin high.

3.5.3 USIM Hot-Plugging

The L830 module supports the SIM card hot-plugging function, which determines whether the SIM card is

inserted or detached by detecting the SIM_DETECT pin state of the SIM card slot.

The SIM card hot-plugging function can be configured by “AT+MSMPD” command, and the description for

AT command as shown in the following table:

AT Command

Hot-plugging Detection

Function Description

AT+MSMPD=1

Enable

Default value, the SIM card hot-plugging detection function

is enabled.

The module can detect whether the SIM card is inserted or

not through the SIM_DETECT pin state.

AT+MSMPD=0

Disable

The SIM card hot-plugging detect function is disabled.

The module reads the SIM card when starting up, and the

SIM_DETECT status will not be detected.

After the SIM card hot-plugging detection function is enabled, the module detects that the SIM card is

inserted when the SIM_DETECT pin is high, then executes the initialization program and finish the

network registration after reading the SIM card information. When the SIM_DETECT pin is low, the

module determines that the SIM card is detached and does not read the SIM card.

Note:

By default, SIM_DETECT is active-high, which can be switched to active-low by the AT

command. Please refer to the AT Commands Manual for the AT command.

The system doesn’t need SIM hot-plug function, please left SIM_DTECT floating.

3.5.4 USIM Design

The SIM card circuit design shall meet the EMC standards and ESD requirements with the improved

capability to resist interference, to ensure that the SIM card can work stably. The following guidelines

should be noted in case of design:

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The SIM card slot placement should near the module as close as possible, and away from the

RF antenna, DC/DC power supply, clock signal lines, and other strong interference sources.

The SIM card slot with a metal shielding housing can improve the anti-interference ability.

The trace length between the SIM card slot and the module should not exceed 100mm, or it

could reduce the signal quality.

The UIM_CLK and UIM_DATA signal lines should be isolated by GND to avoid crosstalk

interference. If it is difficult for the layout, the whole SIM signal lines should be wrapped with

GND as a group at least.

The filter capacitors and ESD devices for SIM card signals should be placed near to the SIM

card slot, and the ESD devices with 22~33pF capacitance should be used.

3.6 Status Indicator

The L830 module provides three signals to indicate the operating status of the module, and the status

indicator pins as shown in the following table:

Pin Name

I/O

Reset Value

Pin Description

Type

LED1#

System status LED, drain

output.

CMOS 3.3V

WOWWAN#

Module wakes up Host (AP).

CMOS 1.8V

3.6.1 LED#1 Signal

The LED#1 signal is used to indicate the operating status of the module, and the detailed description as

shown in the following table:

Module Status

LED1# Signal

RF function ON

Low level (LED On)

RF function OFF

High level (LED Off)

The LED driving circuit is as follows:

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Figure 3-14 LED Driving Circuit

Note:

The resistance of LED current-limiting resistor is selected according to the driving voltage and

the driving current.

3.6.2 WOWWAN#

The WOWWAN# signal is used to wake the Host (AP) when there comes the data request. The definition

of WOWWAN# signal is as follows:

Operating Mode

WOWWAN# Signal

Ringing /SMS or data requests

Pull low 1s then pull high (pulse signal).

Idle/Sleep

High level

The WOWWAN# timing is shown in Figure 3-15:

Figure 3-15 WOWWAN# Timing

3.7 Interrupt Control

The L830 module provides four interrupt signals, and the pin definition is as follows:

Pin Name

I/O

Reset Value

Pin Description

Type

W_DISABLE1#

Enable/Disable RF network

CMOS 3.3V

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DPR

Body SAR detection

CMOS 1.8V

W_DISABLE2#

GNSS Disable signal (not

supported yet)

CMOS 1.8V

GNSS_IRQ

MBIM/ACM system port switch

CMOS 1.8V

3.7.1 W_DISABLE1#

The module provides a hardware pin to enable/disable WWAN RF function, and the function can also be

controlled by the AT command. The module enters the Flight mode after the RF function is disabled. The

definition of W_DISABLE1# signal is as follows:

W_DISABLE1# signal

Function

High/Floating

WWAN function is enabled, the module exits the Flight mode.

Low

WWAN function is disabled, the module enters Flight mode.

3.7.2 System Switch Control

The module can be switched between ACM and MBIM interfaces for Android/Linux/Win7 and

Win8.1/Win10 systems respectively. The system switch function can be achieved by detecting the

GNSS_IRQ interrupt signal. The definition for GNSS_IRQ signal function is as follows:

GNSS_IRQ signal

Function

High/Floating

The USB interface mapped as a MBIM port, which supports Win8.1 / Win10

system.

Low

The USB interface mapped as the ACM ports, which supports Android / Linux /

Win7 system.

Description:

During booting, it will switch to ACM or MBIM interfaces by detecting the level of GNSS_IRQ signal.

The voltage level of GNSS_IRQ should be kept stable during booting.

After booting, it will switch to ACM or MBIM interfaces by detecting the rising or falling edge of the

GNSS_IRQ interrupt with the filtering time of 100ms. If the interrupt event meets the condition, the

module will restart and change over its USB mode for the desired interface.

3.7.3 Body SAR

The L830 module supports Body SAR function by detecting the DPR pin. The voltage level of DPR is high

by default, and when the SAR sensor detects the closing human body, the DPR signal will be pulled down.

As the result, the module then lowers down its emission power to its default threshold value, thus

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reducing the RF radiation on the human body. The threshold of emission power can be set by the AT

Commands. The definition of DPR signal as shown in the following table:

DPR signal

Function

High/Floating

The module keeps the default emission power

Low

Lower the maximum emission power to the threshold value of the module.

3.8 Digital Audio

The L830 module supports I2S digital audio interface and it supports the ordinary I2S mode and PCM

mode. The signal level of the I2S interface is 1.8V. Please refer to “FIBOCOM Digital Voice” description

for detailed application design. The definition of I2S signals is as follows:

Pin Name

I/O

Reset Value

Pin Description

Type

I2S_CLK

I2S clock

CMOS 1.8V

I2S_RX

I2S serial data receive

CMOS 1.8V

I2S_TX

I2S serial data transmit

CMOS 1.8V

I2S_WA

I2S left and right channel clock (LRCK)

CMOS 1.8V

3.8.1 I2S Mode

The L830 module is connected to the Audio Codec via I2S interface, and the codec encodes the audio

data to implement the voice call function. For the scenario, the module works as the I2S master, and the

codec works as the I2S slave. I2S signal connection is shown in Figure 3-18:

Figure 3-18 I2S Signal Connection

Description:

I2S interface can be configured as master or slave mode.

It supports multiple audio sampling rates (44.1KHz,32KHz,24KHz,16KHz,8KHz).

It supports 16bit and 32bit mode.

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3.8.2 PCM Mode

In the case of the Bluetooth (BT) call, the PCM mode is used to transmit digital voice data if the BT chip

does not support I2S. For the scenario, the module works as the PCM master, and BT works as the PCM

slave mode. The signal connection under the PCM mode is shown in Figure 3-19:

Figure 3-19 Signal Connection for PCM Mode

Description:

The PCM mode interface can be configured as master or slave mode.

It supports various audio sampling rates (444.1KHz,32KHz,24KHz,16KHz,8KHz).

It supports short frame sync for 16 and 32 bit mode.

It supports burst and continuous transmission modes.

It supports clock length trigger for frame sync signal and rising/falling edge trigger for data

transmission.

Note:

The PCM mode timing is relative complicated to adjust, and the audio quality will be reduced if it

is not fine tuned. In contrast to PCM mode, I2S mode is easier to adjust, hence it is

recommended to use I2S mode.

3.9 I2C Interface Description

The L830 module supports one I2C interface, which is configured as I2C master by default. The I2C

master is used for driving external I2C slave devices, such as the Audio Codec.

Pin Name

I/O

Reset Value

Pin Description

Type

GNSS_SCL

I2C serial data, internal 4.7KΩ pull up.

CMOS 1.8V

GNSS_SDA

I/O

I2C serial clock, internal 4.7KΩ pull up.

CMOS 1.8V

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The module is connected to the external I2C slave devices (e.g. Audio Codec), which is as follows:

Figure 3-20 I2C Signal Connection

Note:

The I2C interface pins can be left floating if not used.

3.10 Clock Interface

The L830 module supports a clock interface, it can output 26MHz clock.

Pin Name

I/O

Reset Value

Pin Description

Type

SYSCLK

26MHz clock output, can be used for

external GPS or Audio Codec.

1.8V

3.11 Configuration Interface

The L830 module provides four config pins for the configuration as the WWAN-SSIC-0 type M.2 module:

Pin Name

I/O

Reset Value

Pin Description

Type

CONFIG_3

Internally connected to GND

CONFIG_0

CONFIG_1

Internally connected to GND

CONFIG_2

Internally connected to GND

The M.2 module configuration as the following table:

Config_0

(pin21)

Config_1

(pin69)

Config_2

(pin75)

Config_3

(pin1)

Module Type and Main

Host Interface

Port

Configuration

GND

WWAN-SSIC

Please refer to “PCI_Express_M.2_Specification_Rev1.1” for more details.

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3.12 Other Interfaces

The module does not support ANT Tunable interface yet.

4 Radio Frequency

4.1 RF Interface

4.1.1 RF Interface Functionality

The L830 module supports two RF connectors used for external antenna connection. As the

Figure 4-1 shows, “M” is for Main antenna, used to receive and transmit RF signals; “D/G” is

for Diversity and GNSS antenna, used to receive the diversity and GNSS RF signals.

Figure 4-1 RF connectors

4.1.2 RF Connector Characteristic

Rated Condition

Environment Condition

Frequency Range

DC to 6GHz

Temperature Range

Characteristic Impedance

50Ω

–40°C to +85°C

4.1.3 RF Connector Dimension

The L830 module adopts standard M.2 module RF connectors, the model name is 818004607 from ETC

company, and the connector size is 2*2*0.6m. The connector dimension is shown as following picture:

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Figure 4-2 RF connector dimensions

Figure 4-3 0.81mm coaxial antenna dimensions

Figure 4-4 Schematic diagram of 0.81mm coaxial antenna connected to the RF connector

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4.2 Operating Band

The L830 module operating bands of the antennas are as follows:

Operating

Band

Description

Mode

Tx (MHz)

Rx (MHz)

Band 1

IMT 2100MHz

LTE FDD/WCDMA

1920 - 1980

2110 - 2170

Band 3

DCS 1800MHz

LTE FDD

1710 - 1785

1805 - 1880

Band 5

CLR 850MHz

LTE FDD/WCDMA

824 - 849

869 - 894

Band 7

IMT-E 2600Mhz

LTE FDD

2500 - 2570

2620 - 2690

Band 8

E-GSM 900MHz

LTE FDD/WCDMA

880 - 915

925 - 960

Band 20

EUDD 800MHz

LTE FDD

832 - 862

791 - 821

Band 28

APT700

LTE FDD

703-748

758-803

GPS L1

N/A

1575.42±1.023

GLONASS L1

N/A

1602.5625±4

4.3 Transmitting Power

The transmitting power for each band of the L830 module as shown in the following table:

Mode

Band

3GPP Requirement

Tx Power(dBm)

Note

WCDMA

Band I

24+1.7/-3.7

23.5±1

Band V

24+1.7/-3.7

23.5±1

Band VIII

24+1.7/-3.7

23.5±1

LTE FDD

Band 1

23±2.7

23±1

10MHz Bandwidth, 1 RB

Band 3

23±2.7

23±1

10MHz Bandwidth, 1 RB

Band 5

23±2.7

23±1

10MHz Bandwidth, 1 RB

Band 7

23±2.7

23±1

10MHz Bandwidth, 1 RB

Band 8

23±2.7

23±1

10MHz Bandwidth, 1 RB

Band 20

23±2.7

23±1

10MHz Bandwidth, 1 RB

Band 28

23+2.7/-3.2

23±1

10MHz Bandwidth, 1 RB

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4.4 Receiver Sensitivity

The receiver sensitivity for each band of the L830 module as shown in the following table:

Mode

Band

3GPP Requirement

Rx Sensitivity(dBm)

Typical

Note

WCDMA

Band I

-106.7

-110

BER<0.1%

Band V

-104.7

-110

BER<0.1%

Band VIII

-103.7

-110.5

BER<0.1%

LTE FDD

Band 1

-96.3

-101

10MHz Bandwidth

Band 3

-93.3

-101

10MHz Bandwidth

Band 5

-94.3

-101.5

10MHz Bandwidth

Band 7

-94.3

-101.5

10MHz Bandwidth

Band 8

-93.3

-101

10MHz Bandwidth

Band 20

-93.3

-101

10MHz Bandwidth

Band 28

-94.8

-101

10MHz Bandwidth

Note:

The above values are measured for the dual antennas situation (Main + Diversity). For single

main antenna (without Diversity), the sensitivity will drop around 3dBm for each band of LTE.

4.5 GNSS

L830 module support GPS, GLONASS and A-GPS. It uses RF Diversity & GNSS 2in1 antenna.

Description

Condition

Test Result

Power

GPS fixing

98.3mA /-130dBm

GPS tracking

99.9mA / -130dBm

GLONASS fixing

74.5mA / -130dBm

GLONASS tracking

75mA / -130dBm

GPS Sleep

3.5mA

GLONASS Sleep

3.5mA

TTFF

GPS

Cold start

34s / -130dBm

Warm start

32s / -130dBm

Hot Start

1s / -130dBm

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Description

Condition

Test Result

GLONASS

Cold start

30s / -130dBm

Warm start

37s / -130dBm

Hot Start

1s / -130dBm

A-GPS

Cold start

TBD

Sensitivity

GPS

Acquisition

-146dBm

Tracking

-160dBm

GLONASS

Acquisition

-143dBm

Tracking

-158dBm

Note:

Please note GNSS consumption was tested in RF disable mode.

4.6 Antenna Design

The L830 module provides main and diversity antenna interfaces, and the antenna design requirements

as shown in the following table:

L830 module Main antenna requirements

Frequency range

The most proper antenna to adapt the frequencies should be used.

Bandwidth(WCDMA)

WCDMA band I(2100) : 250 MHz

WCDMA band V(850) : 70 MHz

WCDMA band VIII(900) : 80 MHz

Bandwidth(LTE)

LTE band 1(2100): 250 MHz

LTE Band 3(1800): 170 MHz

LTE band 5(850): 70 MHz

LTE band 7(2600): 190 MHz

LTE Band 8(900): 80 MHz

LTE band 20(800): 71 MHz

LTE band 28(850): 100 MHz

Bandwidth（GNSS）

GPS: 2MHz

GLONASS: 8MHz

Impedance

50 Ohm

Input power

> 25dBm average power WCDMA & LTE

Recommended

standing-wave ratio (SWR)

≤ 2:1

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5 Structure Specification

5.1 Product Appearance

The product appearance for L830 module is shown in Figure 5-1:

Figure 5-1 Module Appearance

5.2 Dimension of Structure

The structural dimension of the L830 module is shown in Figure 5-2:

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Figure 5-2 Dimension of Structure

5.3 M.2 Interface Model

The L830 M.2 module adopts 75-pin gold finger as external interface, where 67 pins are signal pins and 8

pins are notch pins as shown in Figure 3-1. For module dimension, please refer to chapter 5.2. Based on

the M.2 interface definition, L830 module adopts Type 3042-S3-B interface (30x42mm, the component

maximum height on t top layer is 1.5mm, PCB thickness is 0.8mm, and KEY ID is B).

5.4 M.2 Connector

The L830 module connects to AP via M.2 connector, it is recommended to use M.2 connector from

LOTES company with the model APCI0026-P001A as shown in Figure 5-3. The package of connector,

please refer to the specification.

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Figure 5-3 M.2 Dimension of Structure

5.5 Storage

5.5.1 Storage Life

Storage Conditions (recommended): Temperature is 23 ± 5 ℃, relative humidity is RH 35-70%.

Storage period (sealed vacuum packing): Under the recommended storage conditions, the storage life is

12 months.

5.6 Packing

The L830 module uses the tray sealed vacuum packing, combined with the outer packing method using

the hard cartoon box, so that the storage, transportation and the usage of modules can be protected to

the greatest extent.

Note:

The vacuum package bag includes the humidity card and a desiccant. The module is the

humidity sensitive device, and the humidity sensitivity level is Class 3, which meets the

requirements of the American Electronic Component Industry Association (JEDEC). Please read

the relevant application guidance and precautions referred to herein, to avoid the permanent

damage to the product caused by humidity.

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5.6.1 Tray Package

The L830 module uses tray package, 20 pcs are packed in each tray, with 5 trays in each box and 6

boxes in each case. Tray packaging process is shown in Figure 5-4:

Figure 5-4 Tray Packaging Process

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5.6.2 Tray size

The pallet size is 330*175*6.0mm, as shown in Figure 5-5:

ITEM L W H T A0 B0

DIM 330.0±0.5 175.0±0.5 6.0±0.3 0.5±0.1 43±0.3 33.0±0.3

ITEM A1 B1 C D E F

DIM 294.0±0.3 159.0±0.3 20.0±0.5 9.0±0.5 24.5±0.5 187.5±0.2

ITEM G J

DIM 105.0±0.2 9.0±0.2

Figure 5-5 Tray Size (Unit: mm)

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