Motorola Mobility T56FV2 Dual-Band GSM/ EDGE Transceiver Module User Manual g20 Cell Engine Module Description
Motorola Mobility LLC Dual-Band GSM/ EDGE Transceiver Module g20 Cell Engine Module Description
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"NOTE: 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 or more 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."
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MOTOROLA G24 DEVELOPER’S GUIDE
MODULE HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
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Manual Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix
Target Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix
Manual Organization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix
Applicable Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix
Regulatory Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Regulatory Statement (Safety). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Antenna and Transmission Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi
Contact Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Text Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Field Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
Caring for the Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiv
Limitation of Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
Warranty Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
How to Get Warranty Service? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xvi
Claiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xvi
Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii
What is Not Covered by the Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii
Installed Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii
Out of Warranty Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii
Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xix
Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Product Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Regulatory Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Chapter 2: Hardware Interface Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Architecture Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Digital Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Analog Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
GSM Transceiver Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Power Supply Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Power On/Off Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Turning the G24 On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Power Supply Turn-on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Turning the G24 On Using ON_N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Turning the G24 On Using IGN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Turning the G24 Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Turning the G24 Off Using ON_N. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Turning the G24 Off Using IGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Power Loss shut down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Turning the G24 Off Using AT+MRST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Low Power Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Activating Low Power Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Serial Interface During Low Power Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Terminating Low Power Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Temporary Termination of Low Power Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Permanent termination of Low Power Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Real Time Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Serial Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Primary UART (UART1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Secondary UART (UART2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
USB Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
SIM Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
SIM Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
SIM Design Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Audio Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Handset Microphone Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Headset Microphone Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Speaker Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Headset Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Alert Loudspeaker Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Digital Audio Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Voiceband Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Stereo Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Basic Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Advanced Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Audio Programming Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Audio Algorithms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Gain Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Audio Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Analog Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
A/D Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Power Supply A/D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Temperature A/D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
General Purpose A/D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Controls and Indicators Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
VREF Reference Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Standby Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Active Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Wake-Up Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Antenna Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
GPRS Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Transmission Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
General Purpose I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Antenna Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Chapter 3: Electrical and Environmental Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Absolute Maximum Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Application Interface Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Chapter 4: Mechanical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Board Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Interface Connector Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Mating Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
RF Connector Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Mating Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
G24 Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Chapter 5: Service and Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Who to Contact? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Required Query Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Motorola Workflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Service Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Testing a Standalone Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Test Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Index
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Figure No. Figure Title Page No.
2-1 G24 Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2-2 Transmission Power Drops. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2-3 Power Supply Turn-on and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2-4 ON_N Power On Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2-5 IGN Power On Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2-6 ON_N Power Off Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2-7 IGN Power Off Timing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2-8 ATS24 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2-9 CTS Signal During Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2-10 WKUPI_N Signal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2-11 Serial Interface Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2-12 UART1 Interface Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2-13 UART2 Interface Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2-14 USB Interface Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2-15 G24 SIM Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
2-16 Audio Interface Topology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
2-17 Handset Microphone Circuit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
2-18 Headset Microphone Circuit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2-19 Differential Speaker Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
2-20 Single-ended Speaker Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
2-21 Differential Loudspeaker Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
2-22 SIngle-ended Loudspeaker Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
2-23 Voiceband Mode PCM Bus Coding Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
2-24 Stereo Mode PCM Bus Coding Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
2-25 Audio Programming Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
2-26 VREF Power-up Timing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
2-27 WKUPO_N Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
2-28 TXEN_N Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
4-1 G24 Mechanical Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
4-2 G24 Interface Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
4-3 Mating Connectors Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
4-4 MMCX Connector Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
4-5 Optional MMCX Cable Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
5-1 Test Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
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Table No. Table Title Page No.
1-1 Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2-1 G24 Operating Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2-2 Power Supply Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2-3 Recommended Power Supply Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2-4 G24 Current Ratings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2-5 SIM Interface Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
2-6 Handset Microphone Port Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
2-7 Headset Microphone Port Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2-8 Speaker Port Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
2-9 Alert Port Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
2-10 Digital Audio modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
2-11 Basic Mode Audio Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
2-12 Advanced Mode Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
2-13 Speech Processing Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
2-14 Gain Control Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
2-15 Speaker Port Gains for Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
2-16 Microphone and Headset Microphone Port Gains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
2-17 Supply A/D Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
2-18 Temperature A/D Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
2-19 GPAD Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
2-20 Controls and Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
2-21 VREF Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
2-22 Antenna Interface Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
3-1 Maximum Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
3-2 Environmental Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
3-3 Interface Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
4-1 G24 interface connector options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
4-2 Interface Connector Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
4-3 RF Connector Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
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Preface
Manual Scope
This manual provides the electrical, mechanical and environmental requirements for properly
integrating the G24 module in a host application.
This manual gives a complete set of hardware features and functions that may be provided by
G24. The availability of any feature or function, which is described in this manual, depends on
the hardware revision and software version of a specific G24 model.
Target Audience
This manual is intended for all members of the integration team who are responsible for
integrating the G24 module into the host OEM device, including representatives from hardware,
software and RF engineering disciplines.
Manual Organization
This manual contains the following chapters:
•Chapter 1—introduces the G24 unit and provides important safety instructions.
•Chapter 2—provides a detailed hardware description of the blocks and components
comprising the G24.
•Chapter 3—describes the pin assignments for G24 connectors.
•Chapter 4—describes G24 mechanical specifications and requirements.
•Chapter 5—provides contact information for Motorola Service Support and Customer
Assistance.
Applicable Documents
•G24 Developer's Kit - 6889192V26
•G24 AT Commands - 6889192V28
Regulatory Requirements
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Regulatory Requirements
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires application for certification of digital
devices in accordance with CFR Title 47, Part 2 and Part 15. This includes Electromagnetic
Energy Exposure (EME) testing. As the G24 modem is not a standalone transceiver but is an
integrated module, the G24 cannot be tested by itself for EME certification. It is, however, the
integrator’s responsibility to have the completed device tested for EME certification.
Regulatory Statement (Safety)
The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of the operation, usage,
service or repair of any cellular terminal or mobile incorporating the G24 module. Manufacturers
of the cellular terminal are advised to convey the following safety information to users and
operating personnel, and to incorporate these guidelines into all manuals supplied with the
product. Failure to comply with these precautions violates safety standards of design,
manufacture and intended use of the product. Motorola assumes no liability for customer failure
to comply with these precautions.
•The G24 must be operated at the voltages described in the technical documentation
•The G24 must not be mechanically nor electrically changed. Use of connectors should
follow the guidance of the technical documentation
•The G24 is designed to meet the EMC requirements of ETS 300342
•When integrating the G24 into a system, Motorola recommends testing the system to
ETS300342-1
•The G24 meets the safety requirements of EN60950
•Systems using the G24 are subject to mandatory EMC testing under directive 89/336/EEC
(see item 3 above). Other directives, such as the LVD directive 73/23/EE, may also apply to
a system using the G24 module
Antenna and Transmission Safety Precautions
User Operation
Do not operate your unit when a person is within 8 inches (20 centimeters) of the antenna. A
person or object within 8 inches (20 centimeters) of the antenna could impair call quality and may
cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than necessary.
Important: The unit must be installed in a manner that provides a minimum separation distance
of 20 cm or more between the antenna and persons and must not be co-located or
operate in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter to satisfy FCC RF
exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices.
Important: To comply with the FCC RF exposure limits and satisfy the categorical exclusion
requirements for mobile transmitters, the requirements described in the following
section, “Antenna Installation” , must be met.
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Antenna Installation
•The antenna installation must provide a minimum separation distance of 20 cm from users
and nearby persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
•The combined cable loss and antenna gain must not exceed +7.50 dBi. The combined cable
loss and antenna gain must not exceed +2.50 dBi and total system output must not exceed
2.0W EIRP in the PCS band in order to comply with the EIRP limit of 24.232 (b). OEM
installers must be provided with antenna installation instruction and transmitter operating
conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
Standards
Electromagnetic Compatibility: Principles and Applications by David A Weston, published by
Marcel Dekker, Inc., 270 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016 USA.
GSM 07.07 - prETS 300 916, Digital cellular telecommunication system (Phase 2+); AT
command set for GSM Mobile Equipment (ME), Version 5.2.0 or higher, Reference
RE/SMG-040707QR1.
GSM 07.05, Digital cellular telecommunication system (Phase 2+); Use of Data Terminal
Equipment - Data Circuit terminating; Equipment (DTE-DCE) interface for Short Message
Service (SMS) and Cell Broadcast Service (CBS), Version 5.3.0, August, 1997, Reference
TS/SMG-040705QR2.
GSM 03.40, Digital cellular telecommunication system (Phase 2+); Technical realization of the
Short Message Service (SMS) Point-to-Point (PP), Version 5.3.0, July 1996, Reference
TS/SMG-040340QR2.
GSM 04.11 Digital cellular telecommunication system (Phase 2+); Point-to-Point (PP) Short
Message Service (SMS) support on mobile radio interface, Version 5.1.0, March 1996, Reference
TS/SMG-030411QR.
GSM 03.38, Digital cellular telecommunication system (Phase 2+); Alphabets and
language-specific information, Version 5.3.0, July 1996, Reference TS/SMG-040338QR2.
GSM 11.10-1, Digital cellular telecommunication system (Phase 2); Mobile Station (MS)
Conformance specification; Part 1: Conformance specification. Draft pr ETS 300 607-1, March
1998, Reference RE/SMG-071110PR6-1.
GSM Specifications are orderable from Global Engineering Documents, 15 Inverness Way East,
Englewood, Colorado 80112-5704 USA 303-792-2181 800-624-3974.
ETSI Standard PCS - 11.10-1.
GSM 02.30 Supplementary services.
GSM 03.90 USSD stage 2.
GSM 11.14 SIM toolkit.
ITU-T V. 2 5 t e r
GSM Data Adapter for Motorola Handsets, AT command reference, Rev 2, June 9 1997.
ETSI standard SMG31.
GSM 05.02.
ETSI 07.60.
ETSI 0.7.07 Ver. 7.5.0.
Contact Us
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Contact Us
We at Motorola want to make this guide as helpful as possible. Keep us informed of your
comments and suggestions for improvements.
For general contact, technical support, report documentation errors and to order manuals, use this
email address:
n2cshd@motorola.com
Motorola appreciates feedback from the users of our information.
Text Conventions
The following special paragraphs are used in this guide to point out information that must be read.
This information may be set-off from the surrounding text, but is always preceded by a bold title
in capital letters:
Note
Note: Presents additional, helpful, noncritical information that you can use.
Warning
Warning: Presents information to warn you of a potentially hazardous situation in which there
is a possibility of personal injury.
Important
Important: Presents information to help you avoid an undesirable situation
or provides additional information to help you understand a topic or concept.
Caution
Caution: Presents information to identify a situation in which damage to software, stored
data, or equipment could occur, thus avoiding
the damage.
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Field Service
For Field Service requests, use this email address:
n2csfs01@motorola.com
General Safety
Remember!. . . safety depends on you!
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation,
service, and repair of the equipment described in this manual. Failure to comply with these
precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of
design, manufacture, and intended use of the equipment. Motorola, Inc. assumes no liability for
the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements. The safety precautions listed below
represent warnings of certain dangers of which we are aware. You, as the user of this product,
should follow these warnings and all other safety precautions necessary for the safe operation of
the equipment in your operating environment.
Ground the instrument
To minimize shock hazard, the equipment chassis and enclosure must be connected to an
electrical ground. If the equipment is supplied with a three-conductor AC power cable, the power
cable must be either plugged into an approved three-contact electrical outlet or used with a
three-contact to two-contact adapter. The three-contact to two-contact adapter must have the
grounding wire (green) firmly connected to an electrical ground (safety ground) at the power
outlet. The power jack and mating plug of the power cable must meet International
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) safety standards.
Note: Refer to “Grounding Guideline for Cellular Radio Installations”–Motorola part no.
68P081150E62.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere
Do not operate the equipment in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Operation of any
electrical equipment in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.
Do not service or adjust alone
Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person, capable of rendering first aid
is present.
Keep away from live circuits
Operating personnel must:
•not remove equipment covers. Only Factory Authorized Service Personnel or other qualified
maintenance personnel may remove equipment covers for internal subassembly, or
component replacement, or any internal adjustment
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•not replace components with power cable connected. Under certain conditions, dangerous
voltages may exist even with the power cable removed
•always disconnect power and discharge circuits before touching them
Do not substitute parts or modify equipment
Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute parts or perform
any unauthorized modification of equipment. Contact Motorola Warranty and Repair for service
and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained.
Dangerous procedure warnings
Warnings, such as the example below, precede potentially dangerous procedures throughout this
manual. Instructions contained in the warnings must be followed. You should also employ all
other safety precautions that you deem necessary for the operation of the equipment in your
operating environment.
Warning example:
Warning: Dangerous voltages, capable of causing death, are present in this equipment. Use
extreme caution when handling, testing,
and adjusting.
Caring for the Environment
The following information is provided to enable regulatory compliance with the European Union
(EU) Directive 2002/96/EC Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) when using
Motorola Networks equipment in EU countries.
Disposal of Motorola Networks equipment in EU countries
Please do not dispose of Motorola Networks equipment in landfill sites.
In the EU, Motorola Networks in conjunction with a recycling partner will ensure that equipment
is collected and recycled according to the requirements of EU environmental law.
Please contact the Customer Network Resolution Center (CNRC) for assistance. The 24 hour
telephone numbers are listed at
http://mynetworksupport.motorola.com
Select Customer Network Resolution Center contact information.
Alternatively if you do not have access to CNRC or the internet, contact the Local Motorola
Office.
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Disposal of Motorola Networks equipment in non-EU
countries
In non-EU countries, dispose of Motorola Networks equipment in accordance with national and
regional regulations.
Limitation of Liability
The Products are not designed, intended, or authorized for use as components in systems intended
for surgical implant into the body; in other applications intended to support or sustain life; for the
planning, construction, maintenance, operation or use of any nuclear facility; for the flight,
navigation, communication of aircraft or ground support equipment; or in any other application in
which the failure of the Product could create a situation where personal injury or death may
occur. If CUSTOMER should use any Product or provide any Product to a third party for any
such use, CUSTOMER hereby agrees that MOTOROLA is not liable, in whole or in part, for any
claims or damages arising from such use, and further agrees to indemnify and hold MOTOROLA
harmless from any claim, loss, cost or damage arising from such use.
EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY STATED ABOVE, THE PRODUCTS ARE PROVIDED "AS
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A list of the Motorola Call Center numbers is enclosed with this Product.
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How to Get Warranty Service?
In most cases the authorized Motorola dealer which sold and/or installed your Motorola OEM
module and original accessories will honor a warranty claim and/or provide warranty service.
Alternatively, for further information on how to get warranty service please contact either the
customer service department of your service provider or Motorola's service centers, listed in
Chapter 5.
Claiming
In order to claim the warranty service you must return the OEM module and/or accessories in
question to Motorola's Authorized Repair or Service Center in the original configuration and
packaging as supplied by Motorola. Please avoid leaving any supplementary items like SIM
cards. The Product should also be accompanied by a label with your name, address, and telephone
number; name of operator and a description of the problem.
In order to be eligible to receive warranty service, you must present your receipt of purchase or a
comparable substitute proof of purchase bearing the date of purchase. The phone should also
clearly display the original compatible electronic serial number (IMEI) and mechanic serial
number [MSN]. Such information is contained with the Product.
You must ensure that all and any repairs or servicing is handled at all times by a Motorola
Authorized Service Center in accordance with the Motorola Service requirements
In some cases, you may be requested to provide additional information concerning the
maintenance of the Products by Motorola Authorized Service Centers only, therefore it is
important to keep a record of any previous repairs, and make them available if questions arise
concerning maintenance
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Conditions
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boards with functionally equivalent, reconditioned or new parts or boards. Replaced parts,
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Motorola does not warrant the installation, maintenance or service of the products, accessories,
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Motorola will not honor any warranty claim where the Product is used in such a combination and
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supplied by Motorola.
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This warranty is not valid if the defects are due to damage, misuse, tampering, neglect or lack of
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The following are examples of defects or damage not covered by this product warranty
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manner.
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3. Defects or damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, adjustment,
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workmanship.
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6. Defects or damage due to range, coverage, availability, grade of service, or operation of the
cellular system by the cellular operator.
7. Defects or damage due to moist, liquid or spills of food.
8. Control unit coil cords in the Product that are stretched or have the modular tab broken.
Installed Data
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9. All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due
to customer normal use.
Depending on operating conditions and your usage habits, wear and tear might take place of
components including mechanical problems related to Product housing, paint, assembly,
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in-box configuration. The rectification of faults generated through wear and tear and the use of
consumable items like batteries beyond their Optimum Performance Time as indicated in the
product manual is considered to be your responsibility and therefore Motorola will not provide
the free Warranty repair service for these items
Installed Data
Please make and retain a note of all data you have inserted into your Product for example names,
addresses, phone numbers, user and access codes, notes etc. before submitting your Product for a
Warranty service as such data may be deleted or erased as part of the repair or service process.
Please note if you have downloaded material onto your Product, for example ring tones, ring
tunes, screensavers, wallpaper, games etc. these may be deleted or erased as part of the repair
process or testing process. Motorola shall not be responsible for such matters. The repair or
testing process should not affect any such material that was installed by Motorola on your
Product as a standard feature.
Out of Warranty Repairs
If you request Motorola to repair your Product any time after the Warranty term or where this
warranty does not apply due to the nature of the defect or fault, then Motorola may in its
discretion carry out such repairs subject to you paying Motorola its fees for such a repair or it may
refer you to an authorized third party to carry out such repairs.
Revision History
Manual Number
6889192V27-A
Manual Title
Module Hardware Description
Version Information
The following table lists the manual version, date of version, and remarks about
the version.
Revision History
Version Date Issue Remarks
AJanuary 1, 2006 Initial Release
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Chapter 1: Introduction
The G24 is the newest member of Motorola's embedded cellular modules family.
Designed with quad band GSM capabilities, which supports all four GSM bands -
850/900/1800/1900 MHz, and with GPRS multislot class 10, G24 can operate on any
GSM/GPRS network to provide voice and data communications.
The G24 is similar to a condensed cellular phone core, which can be integrated into any system or
product that needs to transfer voice or data information over a cellular network. Thus, it
significantly enhances the system's capabilities, transforming it from a standalone, isolated
product to a powerful high-performance system with global communications capabilities.
The G24 is designed as a complete GSM communications solution with all the controls,
interfaces and features to support a broad range of applications:
•A powerful audio interface
•A large set of indicators and control signals
•Several advanced power-saving modes
•A variety of serial communications solutions.
All these features and interfaces are easily controlled and configured using a versatile AT
command interface that provides full control over the G24 operation.
The G24 control and indication interface extends its capabilities beyond GSM communications.
This includes an A/D and GPIO interface, and a regulated output voltage for supplying external
circuits. With these interfaces, the G24 can operate and control external applications and receive
feedback from external environment and circuits.
The G24 interface design, using a single 70 pin board-to-board connector, through which all
application interfaces are managed, facilitates fast and easy integration. It significantly shortens
the development process, and minimizes the product's time to market.
The G24 is extremely compact in size with a slim mechanical design, which makes it space
saving on the application board and easily fitted into any board design.
The advanced power supply management significantly reduces power consumption to a
necessary minimum and prolongs battery life.
Product Specifications
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Product Specifications
Important: For safety regulations and requirements, see “Regulatory Requirements” on page x,
“Regulatory Statement (Safety)” on page x and “Antenna and Transmission Safety
Precautions” on page x in “Preface” .
Note: Motorola reserves the right to change the specifications without prior notice.
Table 1-1: Product Specifications
Product Features
Operating systems: EGSM: 900/1800 MHz
GSM: 850/1900 MHz
Physical Characteristics
Size (F6402AAA): 45.2 x 24.4 x 6.5 mm
Size (F6403AAA): 45.2 x 24.4 x 6.0 mm
Mounting: Two Ø2.4 mm holes
Weight: 10.1 grams
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Environmental
Operational temperature: -20°C to +60°C
Functional temperature: -40°C to -20°C, 60°C to 85°C
Storage temperature: -40°C to +85°C
Performance
Operating voltage: 3.3 - 4.2 V
Current consumption: 2.5 mA @ DRX9 (Sleep mode)
Tx power: 2 W, 850/900 MHz
1 W, 1800/1900 MHz
Interfaces
Connectors: Single 70-pin, board-to-board
RF MMCX
SIM Card: External SIM connectivity
3.0 V
Serial Ports: UART:
BR from 300 bps to 115 kbps
Auto BR from 300 bps to 460 kbps
USB:
USB full-speed device specifications, Rev. 2.0
Data Features
GPRS: Multi-slot class 10 (4 Rx/2 Tx/5 Sum)
Max Downlink BR 85.6 kbps
Coding scheme CS1-CS4
Class B GSM 07.10 multiplexing protocol
CSD: Max BR 14.4 kbps
SMS: MO/MT Text and PDU modes
Cell broadcast
FAX Class 1
Voice Features
Telephony
Digital audio
Differential analog audio lines
Vocoders EFR/HR/FR/AMR
DTMF support
Audio control: Echo suppression, noise suppression, side tone and gain
control
Table 1-1: Product Specifications (Cont.)
Product Specifications
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GSM Supplementary Service
USSD Phase II
Call forwarding
Call hold, waiting and multiparty
Call diverting
Missed-call indicator
AOC
Call barring
Character Set
UTF8
UCS2
Control/Status Indicators
GSM/GPRS coverage
Wakeup
TX enable
Reset
Antenna Detect
Features over RS232
Embedded TCP/IP stack
AT Command Set
GSM 07.05
GSM 07.07
Motorola proprietary AT commands
Accessories
Firmware data loader
Data logger
Developer Kit
Table 1-1: Product Specifications (Cont.)
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Regulatory Approvals
The G24 module has been tested and approved under the standards and regulations listed below:
•FCC
•DOC
•R&TTE
•PTCRB
•IC
•CTIA
•FTA
•EMC
Regulatory Approvals
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Chapter 2: Hardware Interface Description
The following paragraphs describe in details the hardware requirements for properly interfacing
and operating the G24 module.
Architecture Overview
Figure 2-1 below illustrates the primary functional components of the G24.
Figure 2-1: G24 Block Diagram
Architecture Overview
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The G24 consists of the following blocks:
Digital Block
•Micro-controller Unit (MCU) for system and user code execution.
•Digital Signal Processor (DSP) for voice and data processing.
•Serial communications interfaces.
•USB driver interface
•UART1
•UART2
•SPI - logger
•SIM card
•Digital audio (PCM) bus interface.
•General purpose IO signals.
Analog Block
•Power Management IC (PMIC).
•Internal regulators
•1 external regulator for customer use
•Analog audio interface management.
•Speaker, microphone
•Alert speaker
•Headset
•General purpose and dedicated A/D signals.
•A/D
•Voltage sensor
•Temperature sensor
•Real Time Clock (RTC) subsystem.
GSM Transceiver Block
•RF power amplifier.
•3 gain stages for the low GSM band and high GSM band
•850/900/1800/1900 MHz
•RF receiver, which includes LNAs, Mixers, VCOs, I/Q outputs and buffers.
•Signal processing IC for transmit and receive GSM data processing.
•FEM - Front End Module.
•Includes a harmonic filter and antenna switch
•Filter - Quad-band SAW filter that selects the required receive band.
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Operating Modes
G24 incorporates several operating modes. Each operating mode is different in the active features
and interfaces.
Table 2-1 summarizes the general characteristics of the G24 operating modes and provides
general guidelines for operation.
Table 2-1: G24 Operating Modes
Mode Description Features
Not Powered VCC supply is disconnected. The G24 is Off.
Any signals connected to the interface con-
nector must be set low or tri-state.
RTC Mode Valid VCC supply.
RESET_N signal is enabled (low).
The G24 interface is Off.
The PMIC is operating in RTC mode.
Any signals connected to the interface con-
nector must be set low or tri-state.
Idle Mode RESET_N signal is disabled (high).
CTS_N and DSR_N signals are enabled
(low).
The G24 is fully active, registered to the
GSM network and ready to communicate.
This is the default power-up mode.
Sleep Mode RESET_N signal is high.
CTS_N signal is disabled.
The G24 is in low power mode.
The application interfaces are disabled, but,
G24 continues to monitor the GSM network.
CSD call or
GPRS data
RESET_N signal is high.
TXEN_N signal is toggling.
A GSM voice or data call is in progress.When
the call terminates, G24 returns to the last
operating state (Idle or Sleep).
Power Supply
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Power Supply
The G24 power supply must be a single external DC voltage source of 3.3V to 4.2V. The power
supply must be able to sustain the voltage level during a GSM transmit burst current serge, which
may reach 2.0A.
The G24 interface connector has 8 contacts for the main power supply, as described in Table 2-2.
All these contacts must be used for proper operation.
Power Supply Design
Special care must be taken when designing the power supply of the G24. The single external DC
power source indirectly supplies all the digital and analog interfaces, but also directly supplies the
RF power amplifier (PA). Therefore, any degradation in the power supply performance, due to
losses, noises or transients, will directly affect the G24 performance.
The burst-mode operation of the GSM transmission and reception, draws instantaneous current
surges from the power supply, which causes temporary voltage drops of the power supply level.
The transmission bursts consume the most instantaneous current, and therefore cause the largest
voltage drop. If the voltage drops are not minimized, the frequent voltage fluctuations may
degrade the G24 performance.
Figure 2-2 illustrates the power supply behavior during GSM transmission.
Figure 2-2: Transmission Power Drops
Table 2-2: Power Supply Signals
Pin # Signal Name Description
1-4 GND Main ground connection for G24
module.
5-8 VCC DC supply input for G24 module.
VIN = 3.3 V to 4.2 V
IRMS = 550 mA during multislot
transmission
IMAX = 2 A during transmit bursts
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It is recommended that the voltage drops during a transmit burst will not exceed 300mV,
measured on the G24 interface connector. In any case, the G24 supply input must not drop below
the minimum operating level during a transmit burst. Dropping below the minimum operating
level may result in a low voltage detection, which will initiate an automatic power-off.
To minimize the losses and transients on the power supply lines, it is recommended to follow
these guidelines:
•Use a 1000 uF, or greater, low ESR capacitor on the G24 supply inputs. The capacitor should
be located as near to the G24 interface connector as possible.
•Use low impedance power source, cabling and board routing.
•Use cabling and routing as short as possible.
•Filter the G24 supply lines using filtering capacitors, as described in Table 2-3.
Power Consumption
Table 2-4 specifies typical G24 current consumption ratings in various operating modes. The
current ratings refer to the overall G24 current consumption over the VCC supply.
Measurements were taken under the following conditions:
•VCC = 3.6 V
•Operating temperature 25°C
•Registered to a GSM network
The actual current ratings may vary from the listed values due to changes in the module's
operating and environment conditions. This includes temperature, power supply level and
application interface settings
.
Table 2-3: Recommended Power Supply Filtering
Capacitor Usage Description
1000 uF GSM Transmit current
serge
Minimizes power supply
losses during transmit
bursts.
Use maximum possible
value.
10 nF, 100 nF Digital switching noise Filters digital logic noises
from clocks and data sources.
8.2 pF, 10 pF 1800/1900 MHz GSM
bands Filters transmission EMI.
33 pF, 39 pF 850/900 MHz GSM
bands Filters transmission EMI.
Power Supply
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Table 2-4: G24 Current Ratings
Parameter Description Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
IOFF RTC mode 75 85 µA
IIDLE Idle mode 18 mA
ISLEEP Low power mode DRx 2
5
9
3.25
2.70
2.45
mA
IGSM-RMS
Average current
GSM voice -
1 TX slot
1 Rx slot
GSM850 PCL 5
10
15
19
305
165
120
110
mA
EGSM900 PCL 5
10
15
19
305
165
120
110
DCS1800 PCL 0
5
10
15
225
150
115
107
PCS1900 PCL 0
5
10
15
225
150
115
107
IGPRS-RMS
Average current
GPRS Class 10 -
2 TX slot
3 Rx slot
GSM850 PCL 5
10
15
19
540
275
170
145
mA
EGSM900 PCL 5
10
15
19
540
275
170
145
DCS1800 PCL 0
5
10
15
345
200
150
140
PCS1900 PCL 0
5
10
15
345
200
150
140
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IGSM-MAX Peak current
During TX slot
GSM850 PCL 5
10
15
19
2000
850
430
330
mA
GSM900 PCL 5
10
15
19
2000
850
430
330
GSM1800 PCL 0
5
10
15
1350
615
380
330
GSM1900 PCL 0
5
10
15
1350
615
380
330
Table 2-4: G24 Current Ratings (Cont.)
Parameter Description Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Power On/Off Operation
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Power On/Off Operation
The G24 power on and off process includes two primary phases, which are indicated at the
interface connector by the hardware output signals RESET_N and CTS_N.
The RESET_N signal indicates whether G24 is powered on or off.
When this signal is enabled (low), G24 is powered-off. When it is disabled (high), G24 is
powered-on.
The CTS_N signal indicates the serial communications interface (UART) status. When this signal
is high, the G24 serial interface is disabled. When it is low, the serial interface is enabled, and
G24 is ready to communicate.
These same conditions apply to the CTS2_N signal with regards to the second serial interface
(UART2).
Important: Do not operate the G24 out of its electrical or environmental limits. Refer to the
specifications chapter for details of these limits.
Turning the G24 On
When the G24 power supply is stable above the minimum operating level and G24 is powered
off, the PMIC operates at low power mode, with only the RTC timer active. G24 will power on
when the ON_N signal or IGN signal is asserted.
The ON_N and IGN signals will be active and responding only after the power supply to the G24
is stable above the minimum operating level. Therefore, the ON_N and IGN signals must not be
used for at least 100 milliseconds after applying power to G24.
Power Supply Turn-on
When connecting the power supply for the first time, or when reconnecting it after a power
supply loss, G24 will power-on. The PMIC, and consequently G24, are turned-on automatically
when external power is applied above the minimum operating level.
The PMIC, and consequently G24, will power-off after 900 milliseconds, also automatically, in
case the ON_N or IGN signals are not asserted to initiate a power on, during that period.
If the ON_N or IGN signals are asserted during that period, G24 will respond accordingly and
continue to power-up normally.
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Figure 2-3 illustrates the G24 power on and off upon application of a power supply, during which
the ON_N or IGN signals are not asserted.
Figure 2-3: Power Supply Turn-on and Off
Turning the G24 On Using ON_N
The ON_N input signal is set high by an internal pull-up resistor whenever a power supply is
applied to G24. Therefore, it is recommended to operate this signal using an open collector/drain
circuit connection.
Asserting the ON_N signal low for a minimum of 500 milliseconds (0.5 seconds) and a maximum
of 1.5 seconds will cause the G24 to turn-on.
Asserting the ON_N signal low for more than 1.5 seconds may cause the G24 to interpret the
signal as a power-off command, and turn off immediately after turning on.
Figure 2-4 illustrates the power-on process using the ON_N signal.
Figure 2-4: ON_N Power On Timing
Power On/Off Operation
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Turning the G24 On Using IGN
The IGN input signal must be set low when not used. To turn on G24, this signal must be asserted
high. The IGN signal must remain high for the duration of the G24 operation. G24 powers down
when the IGN signal is returned to its low state.
Figure 2-5 illustrates the power-on process using the IGN signal.
Figure 2-5: IGN Power On Timing
Turning the G24 Off
There are several ways to turn the G24 off:
•Asserting the ON_N signal low for a minimum of 2 seconds.
•Setting the IGN signal low.
•Low power automatic shut down.
•AT command.
Turning the G24 Off Using ON_N
The ON_N signal is set high using an internal pull up resistor when power is applied to G24.
Asserting the ON_N signal low for a minimum of 2 seconds will turn G24 off. This will initiate a
normal power-off process, which includes disabling of all applications interfaces (UART, SIM
card, audio, etc.) and closing the network connection.
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Figure 2-6 illustrates the power-off timings when using the ON_N signal.
Figure 2-6: ON_N Power Off Timing
Turning the G24 Off Using IGN
The IGN signal may be used to power off G24 only if it was also used to power it on. When the
IGN signal is set low, G24 will turn off. This will initiate a normal power-off process, which
includes disabling of all applications interfaces (UART, SIM card, audio, etc.) and closing the
network connection.
The IGN signal will not power off G24 before 30 seconds have elapsed since G24 was
powered-on. This delay mechanism is implemented to protect G24 from unexpected transients on
the IGN line during power up, particularly when applying vehicle cranking waveforms.
Figure 2-7 illustrates the power-off timings when using the IGN signal.
Figure 2-7: IGN Power Off Timing
Power On/Off Operation
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Power Loss shut down
A low power shut down occurs when G24 senses the external power supply is below the minimal
operating limit. The module will respond by powering down automatically without notice.
This form of power-down is not recommended for regular use since the unexpected power loss
may result in loss of data.
Turning the G24 Off Using AT+MRST
The AT+MRST command initiates a G24 system reset operation, which powers off the G24. This
command emulates the ON_N signal operation for power off.
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Low Power Mode
The G24 incorporates an optional low power mode, called Sleep Mode, in which it operates in
minimum functionality, and therefore draws significantly less current. During low power mode
the G24 network connection is not lost. G24 continues to monitor the GSM network constantly
for any incoming calls or data.
During low power mode, all of the G24 interface signals are inactive and are kept in their
previous state, prior to activating low power mode. To save power, all the G24 internal clocks and
circuits are shut down, and therefore serial communications is limited.
Important: G24 will not enter low power mode in any case when there is data present on the
serial interface or incoming from the GSM network or an internal system task is
running. Only when processing of any external or internal system task has
completed, G24 will enter low power mode according to the ATS24 command
settings.
Important: G24 will not enter low power mode when USB is operating. Connecting USB to the
G24 will disable the low power mode operation.
Activating Low Power Mode
By default, the G24 powers on in Idle mode. In this mode the G24 interfaces and features are
functional and the module is fully active.
Low power mode is activated by the ATS24 command. The value set by this command
determines the delay duration, in seconds, that will take the G24 to enter sleep mode.
For example:
ATS24 = 1 activates low power mode within 1 second.
ATS24 = 5 activates low power mode within 5 seconds.
ATS24 = 0 disables low power mode (default).
Figure 2-8 illustrates the ATS24 command operation.
Figure 2-8: ATS24 Operation
Low Power Mode
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Serial Interface During Low Power Mode
The G24 wakes up periodically from low power mode to page the GSM network for any
incoming calls or data. After this short paging is completed, G24 returns to low power mode.
During this short awake period, the serial interfaces are enabled and communications with the
module is possible.
The CTS_N signal is alternately enabled and disabled synchronously with the network paging
cycle. CTS_N is enabled whenever G24 awakes to page the network. This indicates the G24
serial interfaces are active (see Figure 2-9).
Figure 2-9: CTS Signal During Sleep Mode
The periodical enabling and disabling of the CTS_N signal during low power mode can be
controlled by the AT+MSCTS command.
Setting AT+MSCTS=1 permanently disables the serial interface during low power mode, even
during a network page by G24. The CTS_N signal is disabled, and therefore the serial interfaces
are blocked.
Terminating Low Power Mode
Terminating the low power mode, or wake-up, is defined as the transition of the G24 operating
state from Sleep mode to Idle mode. There are several ways to wake-up G24 from low power
mode as described below.
Important: During power saving mode the G24 internal clocks and circuits are disabled, in
order to minimize power consumption. When terminating the power saving mode,
and switching to Idle mode, G24 requires a minimal delay time to reactivate and
stabilize its internal circuits before it can respond to application data.
This delay is typically of 5 milliseconds, and is also indicated by the CTS_N signal
inactive (high) state. The delay guarantees that data on the serial interface is not lost
or misinterpreted.
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Temporary Termination of Low Power Mode
Temporary termination of low power mode occurs when G24 switches from Sleep mode to Idle
mode for a defined period, and then returns automatically to Sleep mode.
Low power mode may be terminated temporarily by several sources, some of which are user
initiated and others are initiated by the system.
Using the WKUPI_N signal
The WKUPI_N signal is an active low input, that is set high by default. By asserting this signal
low the application can wake-up G24 from low power mode and switch to Idle mode.
G24 will remain in Idle mode, awake and fully active, as long as WKUPI_N signal remains low.
When this signal is disabled and set high again, G24 will return to Sleep mode automatically,
according to the ATS24 settings (see Figure 2-10).
Figure 2-10: WKUPI_N Signal Operation
The WKUPI_N signal is the recommended method to temporarily wake-up G24 from low power
mode. It provides the application full control of the G24 operating mode and guarantees that data
on the serial interface will not be lost or misinterpreted.
The WKUPI_N signal must be used to wake up G24 from low power mode if the serial interface
has been disabled by the AT+MSCTS command.
Incoming Network Data
During low power mode, G24 continues monitoring the GSM network for any incoming data,
message or voice calls.
When G24 receives an indication from the network that an incoming voice call, message or data
is available, it automatically wakes up from low power mode to alert the application. When G24
wakes up to Idle mode all its interfaces are enabled.
Depending on the type of network indication and the application settings, G24 may operate in
several methods, which are configurable by AT commands, to alert the application of the
incoming data:
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•Enable the WKUPO_N signal to wake-up the application from low power.
•Send data to the application over the serial interface.
•Enable the serial interface's Ring Indicator (RI_N) signal.
Data on the Serial interface
During low power mode, serial communications is limited to short periods, while G24 is paging
the network. When the serial interface is active, data can be exchanged between the application
and the G24.
the G24 will not return to low power mode until the serial interface transmission is completed and
all the data is processed.
Only when the serial interface transfer is completed and the data is processed, G24 will return to
low power mode automatically, according to the ATS24 settings (see Figure 2-11).
Figure 2-11: Serial Interface Data
Permanent termination of Low Power Mode
The G24 low power mode is enabled and disabled by the ATS24 command.
To permanently terminate the G24 low power mode, the ATS24 = 0 command must be used.
Setting ATS24 = 0 disables the currently active low power mode and switches G24 to Idle mode.
G24 will not return to low power mode until an ATS24 > 0 commands is set again.
This command can be sent only when the serial interface is active.
In case the serial interface is disabled, it must first be activated before sending this command. To
reactivate the serial interface, a temporary termination of the low power mode is required, as
described in “Temporary Termination of Low Power Mode” on page 21.
Following the temporary low power mode termination, the serial interface will activate and the
ATS24 = 0 command can be received by G24.
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Real Time Clock
G24 incorporates a Real Time Clock (RTC) mechanism that performs many internal functions,
one of which is keeping time. The RTC subsystem is embedded in the PMIC and operates in all
of the G24 operating modes (Off, Idle, Sleep), as long as power is supplied above the minimum
operating level.
The G24 time and date can be set using the following methods:
•Automatically retrieved from the GSM network.
In case G24 is operated in a GSM network that supports automatic time zone updating, it will
update the RTC with the local time and date upon connection to the network. The RTC will
continue to keep the time from that point.
•Using the AT+CCLK command.
Setting the time and date manually by this AT commands overrides the automatic network
update.
Once the time and date are manually updated, the RTC timer will keep the time and date
synchronized regardless of the G24 operating state.
When the power supply is disconnected from G24, the RTC timer will reset and the current time
and date will be lost. On the next G24 power-up the time and date will need to be set again
automatically or manually.
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Serial Interfaces
G24 includes three completely independent serial communications interfaces, which may be used
by the application for several purposes.
Primary UART (UART1)
The G24 primary UART is a standard 8-signal bus. The primary UART is used for all the
communications with G24 - AT commands interface, GPRS data and CSD data, programming
and software upgrades.
The UART signals are active low CMOS level signals. For standard RS232 communications with
a PC, an external transceiver is required.
G24 is defined as a DCE device, and the user application is defined as the DTE device. These
definitions apply for the UART signals naming conventions, and the direction of data flow, as
described in Figure 2-12.
Figure 2-12: UART1 Interface Signals
The G24 primary UART supports baud rates 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400,
57600 and 115200 bps.
Auto baud rate detection is supported for baud rates up to 460 kbps.
All flow control handshakes are supported: hardware, software, or none.
Parity bit and Stop bit definitions are also supported.
The UART default port configuration is 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no parity, with hardware flow
control and auto baud rate detect enabled.
Important: The G24 UART will not send data over the serial interface in case the DTR_N
and/or RTS_N input signals are disabled (set high). Therefore, regardless of the
handshake method, it is still required to enable these signals for proper operation, by
asserting them low.
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Secondary UART (UART2)
The secondary UART is a 4-signal interface, which only provides data and flow control signals.
The secondary UART is designed, but not limited, to enhance the G24 capabilities by providing
connectivity to external devices or applications that require serial communications, such as GPS
receivers or Bluetooth wireless devices.
The secondary UART may also be used for standard serial communications, like the primary
UART.
The UART signals are active low CMOS level signals. For standard RS232 communications with
a PC, an external transceiver is required.
G24 is defined as a DCE device, and the user application is defined as the DCE device. These
definitions apply for the UART signals naming conventions, and the direction of data flow, as
described in Figure 2-13.
Figure 2-13: UART2 Interface Signals
USB Interface
G24 incorporates a standard Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface.
The G24 USB electrical interface and protocol conform to the USB 2.0 full-speed specifications.
G24 is defined as a USB device on the USB bus and does not support hub or host functionality.
USB may be used for standard communications with G24, as done through the UART interface.
Important: When USB is active, G24's low power mode cannot be operated.
The USB interface signals are shown in Figure 2-14.
Figure 2-14: USB Interface Signals
SIM Interface
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SIM Interface
The G24 incorporates a SIM interface, which conforms to the GSM 11.11 and GSM 11.12
standards, that are based on the ISO/IEC 7816 standard. These standards define the electrical,
signaling and protocol specifications of a GSM SIM card.
G24 does not incorporate an on-board SIM card tray for SIM placement. The SIM must be
located on the user application board, external to the G24. The G24 SIM interface includes all the
necessary signals, which are routed to the interface connector, for a direct and complete
connection to an external SIM.
G24 supports dynamic detection of the SIM card, through a dedicated SIM detection signal. G24
will detect a SIM card insertion or removal upon power up or during operation by the transitions
on the SIM_PD_N signal.
SIM Connection
Figure 2-15 illustrates a typical SIM interface connection to G24. This connection type is
implemented on the G24 Developer Board, using an FCI SIM tray, PN 7111S1615A05.
Figure 2-15: G24 SIM Interface
Table 2-5 details the SIM interface signals.
Table 2-5: SIM Interface Signals
Pin # Signal Name Description
48 SIM_VCC 2.85V Supply to the SIM
44 SIM_RST_N Active low SIM reset signal
52 SIM_DIO Serial input and output data
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SIM Design Guidelines
The SIM interface and signals design is extremely important for proper operation of G24 and the
SIM card. There are several design guidelines that must be followed to achieve a robust and
stable design that meets the required standards and regulations.
•Using the SIM detection signal, SIM_PD_N, is mandatory in case the SIM card is accessible
to the user and may be removed during G24 operation. To avoid any damage to the SIM or
G24, the SIM interface signals must be deactivated before the SIM card contacts are
mechanically removed from the SIM tray contacts. Therefore, the SIM_PD_N detection
signal must be disabled before the SIM is removed from its tray.
•The SIM should be located, and its signals should be routed, away from any possible EMI
sources, such as the RF antenna and digital switching signals.
•The SIM interface signals length should not exceed 100 mm between the G24 interface
connector and the SIM tray. This is to meet with EMC regulations and improve signal
integrity.
•To avoid crosstalk between the SIM clock and data signals (SIM_CLK and SIM_DIO), it is
recommended to rout them separately on the application board, and preferably isolated by a
surrounding ground plane.
•The SIM card signals should be protected from ESD using very low capacitance protective
elements (zener diodes, etc.).
•The G24 interface does not support SIM programming through the VPP signal. This signal
should not be connected to G24.
46 SIM_CLK Serial 3.25 MHz clock
50 SIM_PD_N Active low SIM card presence
detection
Table 2-5: SIM Interface Signals (Cont.)
Pin # Signal Name Description
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Audio Interface
The G24 audio interface supports several audio devices and operating modes.
The audio interface's operating modes, active devices, amplification levels and speech processing
algorithms are fully controlled by the host application, through advanced programming options
and a versatile AT commands set.
The G24 supports the following audio devices:
•Two single-ended and biased mono analog microphone inputs for use in a variety of modes.
•Two differential mono analog speaker outputs for use in a variety of modes.
•A digital serial interface using PCM coding.
Figure 2-16 shows the audio interface topology.
Figure 2-16: Audio Interface Topology
Handset Microphone Port
The handset microphone port is the G24 power-up default active audio input for voice calls. It is
located on pin 61 at the G24 interface connector, named MIC.
It is designed as a single-ended input and should be referenced to the G24 analog ground.
The microphone input includes all the necessary circuitry to support a direct connection to an
external microphone device. It incorporates an internal bias voltage of 2.1V through a 2.2kΩ
resistor, and has an impedance of 1kΩ.
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Figure 2-17 shows the microphone circuit and Table 2-6 gives the microphone specifications.
Figure 2-17: Handset Microphone Circuit
Important: The microphone circuit design depends on the type of microphone device.
A series capacitor is required in case a passive microphone is used, or the
application provides a separate bias voltage to an active microphone circuit.The
internal G24 biasing circuit may also be used with an active microphone, which
corresponds to the microphone port specifications.
Headset Microphone Port
The headset microphone port is designed for use with, but not limited to, a headset audio device.
It is located at pin 57 on the G24 interface connector, named HDST_MIC.
It is designed as a single-ended input and should be referenced to the G24 analog ground.
The microphone input includes all the necessary circuitry to support a direct connection to a
headset microphone device. It incorporates an internal bias voltage of 2.1V through a 2.2kÙ
resistor, and has an impedance of 1kΩ.
Table 2-6: Handset Microphone Port Specifications
Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Input Voltage No load
AT+M MICG=0
2.0 VPP
Gain Programmable in
1 dB steps
031dB
AC Input
Impedance
1kΩ
Bias voltage RBIAS = 2.2 kΩ
IBIAS = 1 mA
22.12.2V
Bias Current 1 mA
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Figure 2-18 shows the microphone circuit and Table 2-7 gives the microphone specifications.
Figure 2-18: Headset Microphone Circuit
Important: The headset microphone circuit design depends on the type of microphone device.
A series capacitor is required in case a passive microphone is used, or the
application provides a separate bias voltage to an active microphone circuit.
The internal G24 biasing circuit may also be used with an active microphone, which
corresponds to the headset microphone port specifications.
Speaker Port
The analog speaker port is the G24 power-up default active output for voice calls and DTMF
tones. It is located at pins 67 and 69 on the G24 interface connector, named SPKR_N and
SPKR_P respectively.
It is designed as a differential output with 32Ω impedance, but may also be used as a single-ended
output referenced to the G24 analog ground.
The speaker output is used for both the handset and the headset audio paths.
Table 2-7: Headset Microphone Port Specifications
Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Input Voltage No load
AT+M MICG=0
2.0 VPP
Gain Programmable in
1 dB steps
031dB
AC Input
Impedance
1kΩ
Bias voltage RBIAS = 2.2 kΩ
IBIAS = 1 mA
22.12.2V
Bias Current 1 mA
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Figure 2-19 shows a differential speaker circuit, Figure 2-20 shows a single-ended speaker circuit
and Table 2-8 gives the speaker specifications.
Figure 2-19: Differential Speaker Circuit
Important: For safety regulations it is important to place series resistors on the speaker output
lines, as illustrated in Figure 2-19. The resistors value should be R = 0Ω at the
design stage, but may be changed to a different value during audio safety testing, in
case speaker level limitation is required.
Figure 2-20: Single-ended Speaker Circuit
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Important: When implementing a single ended speaker design, it is required to place a series
capacitor and resistor on the speaker output line, as illustrated in Figure 2-20.
The capacitor should be of low tolerance with values of C = 10-22 uF.
The resistor value depends on the speaker application:
- For a handset device, the resistor value should be R = 0Ω at the design stage, but
may be changed to a different value during audio safety testing, in case attenuation
in the speaker gain is required.
- For a headset device, safety regulations require the resistors value to be R > 2RLΩ,
where RL is the speaker impedance (eg. 32Ω).
For example, when using a 32Ω speaker the series resistance would be R > 64Ω.
Headset Detection
The G24 operates by default in the basic audio mode with the handset audio path, for DTMF
tones and speech, and the alert loudspeaker device, for rings and alert tones, active.
The headset path is an alternate audio path in basic mode. It is designed for, but not limited to, a
personal hands-free audio device, a headset, using the headset microphone input device and the
speaker output device. When this path is selected, the alert loudspeaker is disabled, and all the
audio sounds are passed through to the headset path.
The HDST_INT_N signal is used to switch between handset and headset audio paths in basic
audio mode. This signal is set high by default at power up. Asserting the HDST_INT_N signal
low enables the headset audio path and disables the handset and alert paths. Setting this signal
high will disable the headset path and enable the handset and alert audio paths.
The G24 supports dynamic switching between the handset and headset audio paths, during
operation and call handling.
Important: The HDST_INT_N signal does not operate in advanced audio mode. This signal's
functionality is overridden by the AT+MAPATH command settings.
Table 2-8: Speaker Port Specifications
Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Output
Voltage
No load
Single ended
2.5 VPP
Gain Programmable in
3 dB steps
021dB
AC Output
Impedance
32 Ω
DC Voltage 1.38 V
THD 32 Ω load
200 Hz - 20 kHz
0.1 %
Isolation Speech, f> 4 kHz 60 dB
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Alert Loudspeaker Port
The alert loudspeaker is the default G24 power-up ringer. It is used for, but not limited to,
sounding the G24 alerts, melodies, and rings. It is located at pins 63 and 65 on the G24 interface
connector, named ALRT_N and ALRT_P respectively.
It is designed with an internal amplifier supplied directly from VCC, which supplies 0.5W to the
audio device. It may also be used as a single-ended output referenced to the G24 analog ground.
Figure 2-21 shows the alert loudspeaker circuit and Table 2-9 gives the loudspeaker
specifications.
Figure 2-21: Differential Loudspeaker Circuit
Important: For safety regulations it is important to place series resistors on the alert output
lines, as illustrated in Figure 2-21. The resistors value should be R = 0Ω at the
design stage, but may be changed to a different value during audio safety testing, in
case attenuation in the alert gain is required.
Figure 2-22: SIngle-ended Loudspeaker Circuit
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Important: When implementing a single ended loudspeaker design, it is required to place a
series capacitor and resistor on the alert output line, as illustrated in Figure 2-22.
The capacitor should be of low tolerance with values of C = 10-22 uF.
The resistor value should be R = 0Ω at the design stage, but may be changed to a
different value during audio safety testing, in case attenuation in the speaker gain is
required.
Digital Audio Interface
The G24 digital audio interface is a serial Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) bus, which uses linear
2's compliment coding. G24 is the PCM bus master, supplying the clock and sync signals to the
application.
The G24 digital interface is a 4 signal PCM bus, which includes a bit clock output signal for the
bus timing, a frame sync output signal for audio sampling timing, and serial data input and output
signals.
Important: The PCM bus signals are shared internally by the G24 analog audio interface and
the digital audio interface. Therefore, when using the analog audio interface the
PCM bus signals are active but must not be connected at the interface connector.
The PCM bus is allocated, by default at power up, to the analog audio interface.
Only after switching to digital audio mode, the PCM interface bus may be
connected.
Important: The PCM bus is designed with a break-before-make switching configuration when
transmitting between analog and digital audio modes. Therefore, the hardware
interface connection to the PCM bus signals must be disconnected prior to
switching between audio modes with the AT+MADIGITAL command.
Table 2-9: Alert Port Specifications
Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Output Volt-
age
No load
Single ended
3.5 VPP
Gain Programmable in
3 dB steps
021dB
AC Output
Impedance
8Ω
DC Voltage VCC/
2
V
THD 8 Ω load
200 Hz - 20 kHz
0.1 3 %
Isolation 60 dB
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The digital audio interface supports 4 types of audio data formats, which define the PCM bus
configuration and data rates:
•Voice band audio - Intended for speech during voice calls and for mono rings and alerts.
•Stereo audio - Includes 3 audio formats that support high quality stereo ring tones and alerts.
The PCM bus configuration is defined by the audio data format that is sounded through the digital
audio path, as described in Table 2-10.
Voiceband Audio
This digital voice audio format is used for speech during voice calls and for mono rings and
alerts.
The PCM bus signal's configuration for voiceband audio is:
•PCM_CLK - 512 kHz serial clock
•PCM_FS - 8 kHz bit-wide frame-sync
•PCM_DOUT - 13-bit linear audio data output
•PCM_DIN - 13-bit linear audio data input
The analog audio is sampled at an 8 kHz rate and converted to linear 13-bit serial PCM audio
data. The serial data is transferred on the PCM bus in 16-bit word format, which includes 13
sampled data bits, and 3 added zero value bits.
The 16-bit serial data is transferred in both directions after each sync signal's falling edge. The
sync signal pulse duration is one clock period, after which the serial data is transferred in both
directions for 16 consecutive clock periods.
Following the 16-bit data transfer, the serial input and output data signals inactivate until the next
sync pulse, which occurs every 125 µS (8 kHz). It is recommended the serial data signals will be
High-Z during the inactive period. The bus clock and sync output signals remain active all the
time.
Important: In digital audio mode the input and output gains cannot be controlled by AT
commands.
Table 2-10: Digital Audio modes
Audio Mode
Frame Sync
Sampling Bit Clock AT+CRTT Tones
Voice 8 kHz 520 kHz
Mono tones 8 kHz 520 kHz 6 - 9 (7 default)
Stereo low tones 20.05 kHz 705 kHz 12 - 38, 40 - 46
Stereo mid tones 32 kHz 1024 kHz 48 - 49
Stereo high tones 44.1 kHz 1.4 MHz 10, 11, 39, 47
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Figure 2-23 illustrates the PCM bus format of the voiceband audio configuration.
Figure 2-23: Voiceband Mode PCM Bus Coding Format
Stereo Audio
The digital stereo audio format is used for sounding stereo ring tones and alerts. It incorporates 3
modes of operation that support the different audio sampling rates, which are provided by G24 as
ring tone melodies. The available ring tones may be selected by the AT+CRTT command.
The PCM bus signal's configuration for stereo ring tones and alerts is:
•PCM_CLK - 705 kHz - 1.4 MHz serial clock
•PCM_FS - 22.05 kHz - 44.1 kHz word-wide frame-sync
•PCM_DOUT - 16-bit linear audio data output
•PCM_DIN - Disabled
Figure 2-24 illustrates the PCM bus format of the stereo audio configurations.
Figure 2-24: Stereo Mode PCM Bus Coding Format
Operating Modes
The G24 audio interface includes 2 modes of operation. Each operating mode defines the audio
input and output devices to be used for each audio sound type and their programmable settings.
Basic Mode
Basic audio mode is the G24 default power-up audio configuration. Several audio paths are
available in this mode, and their settings can be programmed through the AT command set.
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Table 2-11 describes the available audio paths in Basic mode.
Advanced Mode
Advanced audio mode utilizes G24's unique set of AT commands for advanced audio
programming. The expanded AT command set enables to define a specific audio path and setting,
which are not part of the default configuration, for each type of audio sound (speech, DTMF
tones, rings and alerts).
Unlike basic audio mode, which provides predefined audio paths, the advanced audio mode
provides full control over the G24 audio interface and its parameters, and differentiates between
each type of audio sound.
Table 2-12 describes the advanced mode audio programming features. These features are only a
part of the complete advanced audio AT command set.
Table 2-11: Basic Mode Audio Paths
Audio Path Input Signal Output Signal Description
Handset MIC SPKR_N, SPKR_P Default audio path for speech and
DTMF tones.
Headset HDST_MIC SPKR_N, SPKR_P Alternate path for headset device.
Enable by setting HDST_INT_N
interface signal low.
Alert ALRT_N, ALRT_P Default alert and ringer loudspeaker
output device.
Digital PCM_DIN PCM_DOUT Enable digital path by
AT+MADIGITAL=1
Table 2-12: Advanced Mode Commands
Command Description
AT+MAPATH Sets the input device for voice, and the output
devices for voice, DTMF tones, rings and
alerts.
AT+MAFEAT Enables and disables the speech processing
algorithms - Echo suppression, noise sup-
pression and sidetone.
AT+MAVOL Sets the gain (amplification) level of the
selected analog output device.
AT+MMICG Sets the gain (amplification) level of the
selected analog input device.
AT+MADIGITAL Switches between analog and digital audio
paths.
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Audio Programming Interface
The G24 incorporates a unique audio programming interface, through AT commands, which
controls the following audio features:
•Audio Path - Defines the input and output devices for speech, DTMF tones, rings and alerts.
•Audio Gain - Defines the amplification (gain) level for input and output audio devices.
•Audio Algorithm - Defines the speech processing features for voice calls.
Figure 2-25 describes the audio programming interface options, which are defined by AT
commands.
Figure 2-25: Audio Programming Interface
Audio Algorithms
The G24 audio interface features advanced speech processing algorithms for echo suppression,
noise suppression and side-tone feedback
Enabling or disabling the algorithms can be configured separately for each audio path and
operating mode through the AT command interface.
The G24 also supports full rate (FR), half rate (HR), enhanced full rate (EFR) and adaptive
multi-rate (AMR) speech coding algorithms, which are used by the GSM network. These
algorithms are configured and operated by the GSM network provider.
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Table 2-13 gives the speech processing features.
Gain Control
The amplification (gain) level for each input and output device can be configured through AT
commands. Both basic and advanced audio modes provide AT commands to set the desired gain
levels for each audio path and audio sound type.
Table 2-14 gives the gain control features.
Gain levels for the input and output devices, which correspond to the values set by the AT
commands, are described in Table 2-15 and Table 2-16.
Table 2-13: Speech Processing Features
Feature AT Command
Default
Setting Description
Basic Advanced
Echo Suppression
ATS96 AT+MAFEAT Disabled
Controls the echo and noise suppres-
sion.
Noise Suppression
Sidetone ATS94 AT+MAFEAT Enabled Controls the sidetone.
Table 2-14: Gain Control Features
Device Gain Command
Default
Gain Description
Basic Advanced
Microphone
AT+M MICG AT+MMICG
3 Sets input speech gain level.
Headset Micro-
phone
3 Sets input speech gain level.
Speaker AT+CLVL
AT+MAVOL
4 Sets voice and DTMF gain.
Alert Speaker AT+CRSL 4 Sets rings and alerts gain.
Table 2-15: Speaker Port Gains for Speech
AT Command
Value
0dBm0 Gain
Level (dB)
0dBm0 Output
Level (mVRMS)
0-3612
1 -33 17.5
2-3025
3 -27 34.5
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Audio Design
The audio quality delivered by G24 is highly affected by the application audio design,
particularly when using the analog audio interface. Therefore, special care must be taken when
designing the G24 audio interface. Improper design and implementation of the audio interface
will result in poor audio quality.
Poor audio quality is a result of electrical interferences, or noises, from circuits surrounding the
audio interface. There are several possible sources for the audio noise:
•Transients and losses on the power supply
•EMI from antenna radiations
•Digital logic switching noise
Most of the audio noise originates from the GSM transmit burst current surges (217 Hz TDMA
buzz), which appear on the main power supply lines and antenna, but also indirectly penetrate the
internal application's supplies and signals. The noises are transferred into the G24's audio circuits
through the microphone input signals and then are amplified by the G24's internal audio
amplifiers.
To minimize the audio noise and improve the audio performance the microphone and speaker
signals must be designed with sufficient protection from surrounding noises.
4-2450
5-2170
6-18100
7-15140
Table 2-16: Microphone and Headset Microphone Port Gains
AT Command
Value
0dBm0 Input
Level
(mVRMS)
Maximum Input
Level (mVRMS)
087350
... ... ...
363250
... ... ...
16 15 55
... ... ...
31 4 11
Table 2-15: Speaker Port Gains for Speech (Cont.)
AT Command
Value
0dBm0 Gain
Level (dB)
0dBm0 Output
Level (mVRMS)
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The following guidelines should be followed to achieve best audio performance:
•Reference the microphone input circuits to the G24 AGND interface signal.
•If using single-ended audio outputs, they should be referenced to the G24 AGND interface
signal.
•Keep the audio circuits away from the antenna.
•Use RF filtering capacitors on the audio signals, as described in Table 2-3.
•The audio signals should not be routed adjacent to digital signals.
•Isolate the audio signals by a surrounding ground plane or shields.
•Filter internal supplies and signals that may indirectly affect the audio circuits, from noises
and voltage drops.
Analog Ground
The G24 interface incorporates a dedicated analog ground contact, AGND pin 61, which is
internally connected to the G24's ground. The AGND signal is intended to provide a separate
ground connection for the application's external audio devices and circuits.
This signal provides an isolated ground connection directly from G24, which is separated from
the noisy digital ground of the application. It is recommended to connect this signal to analog
audio devices and circuits used by the application. Using a separate analog ground minimizes
audio noises and improves the audio circuit's immunity from external interferences.
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A/D Interface
The G24 includes 5 Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) signals with 10-bit resolution, for
environmental and electrical measurements. The ADC signals accept an analog DC voltage level
on their inputs and convert it to a 10-bit digital value for further processing by G24 or the user
application.
Power Supply A/D
The main power supply (VCC) is sampled internally by the G24 A/D interface through a
dedicated input, which is not accessible on the interface connector.
The G24 constantly monitors the power supply for any low or high voltage occurrences.
Table 2-17 gives the supply A/D specifications.
Temperature A/D
The G24 incorporates an internal temperature sensor circuit, which is used to monitor the
operating (ambient) temperature. The temperature sensor is not accessible at the interface
connector. The operating temperature is constantly monitored by G24 through a dedicated A/D
signal. The temperature sensor is located near the RF power amplifier, which is the largest source
of heat during transmissions.
Table 2-18 gives the temperature A/D specifications.
Table 2-17: Supply A/D Specifications
Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Supply Range Operating range 2.5 4.65 V
Supply Limits Shutdown detec-
tion limits
3.0 4.5 V
Resolution 10 mV
Table 2-18: Temperature A/D Specifications
Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Temperature
Range
Operating range -45 120 °C
Tolerance 5 %
Temperature
Limits
Shutdown detec-
tion limits
-40 85 °C
Resolution 1 °C
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January 1, 2006 Module Hardware Description 43
General Purpose A/D
The G24 provides 3 general purpose A/D (GPAD) signals for customer application use. Each
A/D signal can monitor a separate external voltage and report its measured level independently to
the application, through the AT command interface.
The GPAD signals can sense a DC voltage level of 0 - 2.3 V, which is converted internally to a
10-bit digital value. The A/D input is sampled 8 consecutive times for each measurement, and the
8 samples are compared and averaged to provide a stable and valid result.
The A/D signals operation and reporting mechanism is defined by the AT+MMAD command.
Each A/D can be defined to provide several reports:
•A single measurement.
A single A/D measurement will take place and will be reported upon activation of the AT
command.
•An automatic periodical measurement.
The A/D measures its input signal at a rate that is defined by the user application. Every
measurement will generate an unsolicited message over the serial interface.
Important: In case the defined periodical measurement rate is equal to, or shorter than, the
defined sleep mode delay settings (ATS24), G24 will not enter low power mode.
•An automatic periodical measurement with predefined limits.
The A/D measures its input signal at a rate that is defined by the user. The user also defines
upper and/or lower limits for the A/D measurements. Each measurement is compared to
these limits, and an unsolicited message is generated only if these limits are exceeded.
Important: In case the defined periodical measurement rate is equal to, or shorter than, the
defined sleep mode delay settings (ATS24), G24 will not enter low power mode.
Table 2-19 gives the GPAD specifications.
Table 2-19: GPAD Specifications
Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Maximum
Input Voltage
Operating range -0.1 2.75 V
Input Voltage Dynamic range 2.3 V
Sampling
Time
8 consecutive
samples
100 µS
Resolution 10 mV
Controls and Indicators Interface
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Controls and Indicators Interface
The G24 incorporates several interface signals for controlling and monitoring the module's
operation. The following paragraphs describes these signals and their operation.
Table 2-20 gives a description of the controls and indicators signals.
Reset
The RESET_N output signal indicates the G24's operating status. This signal is set high after
power up, when G24 is operating. It is set low when G24 is powered off.
When the RESET_N signal is low, the G24 application interface signals are disabled and do not
represent any valid data or state. Furthermore, the application input signals connected to the G24
interface must be disabled and set low when RESET_N is low.
VREF Reference Regulator
The G24 incorporates a regulated voltage output, VREF. The regulator provides a 2.75V output
for use by the customer application. This regulator can source up to 200 mA of current to power
any external digital circuits.
Important: The VREF regulator is powered from the G24's main power supply, and therefore
any current sourced through this regulator originates from the G24 VCC supply.
The overall VCC current consumed by G24 is directly affected by the VREF
operation. The G24 current consumption rises with respect to the current sourced
through VREF.
Table 2-20: Controls and Indicators
Connector Pin Signal Name Description
25 RESET_N G24 system reset output indicator.
When high, G24 is operating.
27 VREF 2.75V regulated output.
Supplies external circuits up to
200mA.
26 WKUPO_N Host application wake-up signal indi-
cator.
41 ANT_DET Antenna physical connection detect
indicator.
49 GPRS/GSM Network status indicator.
39 TXEN_N Transmission burst indication.
28, 30, 32, 34, 36,
38, 40, 42
GPIO 1-8 General purpose IO signals for cus-
tomer use.
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January 1, 2006 Module Hardware Description 45
The VREF regulator incorporates 2 operating modes that may be controlled by AT command.
These modes define the VREF operating state relative to the G24's operating mode.
Figure 2-26 shows the VREF power-up timing.
Figure 2-26: VREF Power-up Timing
Standby Mode
The Standby operating mode is the default mode when G24 powers on. In this mode VREF
follows the G24's operating mode.
When the G24 is in low power mode, SLEEP mode, the VREF regulator is also in a low power
state. In its low power state the VREF regulated output is limited to providing only 2 mA of
current maximum.
When G24 is not in low power mode, or wakes up temporarily from low power mode, the VREF
regulator returns to full operation, supplying up to 200 mA.
Active Mode
In this mode the VREF regulator is always fully active while G24 is operating, regardless of the
G24 operating mode.
Table 2-21 gives the VREF specifications.
Table 2-21: VREF Specifications
Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
VOUT IOUT = 200 mA -3% 2.75 +3% V
IOUT Active mode
Standby mode
50 200
2
mA
Load regula-
tion
0.27 mV/
mA
Controls and Indicators Interface
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Wake-Up Out
Some applications incorporate their own power saving mode, in which they operate with minimal
functionality, including disabling of interfaces and serial communications.
The G24 supports a low power mode feature in the host application. The wake-up-out
(WKUPO_N) output signal is designed for this feature. This signal is used by G24 to indicate that
it requires to communicate with the host application, due to an incoming call or data, or an
unsolicited event.
Applications that incorporate a low power mode should use this signal as an indication to switch
from low power mode to normal operation. The application should not switch to low power mode
while the WKUPO_N signal is enabled (low).
When G24 has completed the current communications exchange with the host application, it will
switch the WKUPO_N signal to high, indicating to the application that it may return to low
power mode.
The host application wakeup mechanism, using the WKUPO_N signal, is controlled by 2 AT
commands (see Figure 2-27):
•ATS102 - Defines the delay time in milliseconds that G24 will wait, after asserting the
WKUPO_N signal, before sending data on the serial interface. This delay is required to allow
the application enough time to reactivate from low power mode and switch to normal mode.
If ATS102=0, which is the default value, the WKUPO_N signal and mechanism is disabled.
•ATS100 - Defines the application minimal wakeup duration, in milliseconds, for a single
wakeup event. This time definition is required to avoid frequent unnecessary wakeup events
and consequent ATS102 delays.
This AT command is relevant only if ATS102 > 0, which enables the WKUPO_N signal
operation.
Figure 2-27: WKUPO_N Operation
Line regula-
tion
5mV
PSRR 20 Hz - 20 kHz 60 dB
Table 2-21: VREF Specifications (Cont.)
Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
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January 1, 2006 Module Hardware Description 47
Antenna Detection
The G24 incorporates an internal antenna detection circuit, which senses the physical connection
and removal of an antenna or antenna circuit on the G24 antenna connector. The antenna
detection state is reported to the application through the ANT_DET output signal, and may also
be queried by the ATS97 command.
The detection circuit senses DC resistance to ground on the G24 antenna connector.
A DC resistance below 100kÙ (+10%) is defined as a valid antenna connection, and the
ANT_DET output signal is set high.
A DC resistance above 100kÙ (+10%) is defined as an antenna disconnection, and the ANT_DET
output is set low.
GPRS Detection
The GPRS output signal indicates the network GPRS connection status. When G24 is connected
to a GPRS network, this signal is enabled. When G24 is not connected to the GPRS network this
signal is disabled.
Transmission Indicator
The TXEN_N output signal indicates when G24 is transmitting over the GSM network. This
signal follows the G24 GSM transmit bursts. This signal is set low during transmission burst, and
set high when no transmission is in progress.
Figure 2-28 shows the TXEN_N operation.
Figure 2-28: TXEN_N Operation
General Purpose I/O
The G24 incorporates 8 general purpose IO signals for the user application. Each GPIO signal
may be configured and controlled by AT command. These signals may be used to control or set
external application circuits, or to receive indications from the external application.
Antenna Interface
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Antenna Interface
The G24 antenna connector is the RF interface to the GSM network.
The antenna interface is terminated by an MMCX connector type, which is 50Ω impedance
matched at the relevant GSM frequencies.
The antenna or antenna application must be installed properly to achieve best performance.
Table 2-22 gives the antenna interface specifications.
Table 2-22: Antenna Interface Specifications
Parameter Conditions Specifications
GSM 850
TX 824 - 849 MHz
RX 869 - 893 MHz
GSM 900
TX 880 - 915 MHz
RX 925 - 960 MHz
DCS 1800
TX 1710 - 1785 MHz
RX 1805 - 1880 MHz
PCS 1900
TX 1850 - 1910 MHz
RX 1930 - 1990 MHz
Gain 0 dBi (unity) gain or greater
Impedance 50Ω
VSWR Typical: 1.5:1
Worst case: 2.5:1
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Chapter 3: Electrical and Environmental Specifications
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Table 3-1 gives the maximum electrical characteristics of the G24 interface signals.
Caution: Exceeding the values may result in permanent damage to the module.
Table 3-1: Maximum Ratings
Parameter Conditions Min Max Unit
VCC Supply -0.2 4.5 V
Digital Input Signals
(Except for IGN,
VBUS, USB_DP,
USB_DN)
G24 powered on -0.2 3 V
Analog Input Signals
(Audio, A/D inter-
faces)
G24 powered on -0.2 2.75 V
All Input Signals
(Except for IGN,
VBUS, USB_DP,
USB_DN)
G24 powered off -0.2 0.2 V
IGN signal -0.2 16 V
VBUS signal -0.2 10 V
USB_DP, USB_DN -0.2 5 V
Environmental Specifications
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Environmental Specifications
Table 3-2 gives the environmental operating conditions of the G24 module.
Caution: Exceeding the values may result in permanent damage to the module.
Application Interface Specifications
Table 3-3 summarizes the DC electrical specifications of the application interface connector
signals.
Important: Interface signals that are not used by the customer application must be left
unconnected. G24 incorporates the necessary internal circuitry to keep unconnected
signal in their default state. Do not connect any components to, or apply any voltage
on, signals that are not used by the application.
Important: Signals that are defined as "Do Not Use", or DNU, must remain externally
unconnected in any case. These signals are reserved for future use.
Table 3-2: Environmental Ratings
Parameter Conditions Min Max Unit
Ambient Operating
Temperature
-20 60 °C
Ambient Extended
Temperature
Functional operation -40
60
-20
85
°C
Storage Temperature -40 85 °C
ESD At antenna connector
Contact
Air
At interface connector
± 6
± 15
± 1
KV
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January 1, 2006 Module Hardware Description 51
Table 3-3: Interface Specifications
Pin #
Signal
Name Description I/O
Active
H/L
Internal
PU/PD Parameter Conditions
Level
Min Typ Max Units
Power:
1
GND Ground
2
3
4
5
VCC DC power
supply
I
VIN
IMAX
IOFF
VCC = 3.6 V
3.3 3.6 4.2 V
61.9 2.0 A
775 85 µA
8
Control:
27 VREF Reference
regulator out-
put
OV
OUT
IOUT
IOUT< 200 mA
Active mode
Standby mode
-3% 2.75
50
+3%
200
2
V
mA
16 WKUPI_N G24 wakeup
input
I L 22K PU VIH
VIL
2.0 2.775
0
3.0
0.4
V
26 WKUPO_
N
Host wakeup
output
O L 22K PU VOH
VOL
IOUT < 2 mA 2.575 2.775
00.2
V
25 RESET_N Reset signal
output
O L 47K PD VOH
VOL
IOUT < 4 mA 2.675 2.775
00.1
V
53 ON_N On/Off switch I L 200K
PU
VIH
VIL
2.0 2.775
0
3.0
0.2
V
51 IGN Ignition input I H VIH
VIL
2.0 0 16
0.4
V
39 TXEN_N Transmit indi-
cator
OL V
OH
VOL
IOUT < 4 mA 2.675 2.775
00.1
V
41 ANT_DET Antenna pres-
ence indicator
OL V
OH
VOL
IOUT < 2 mA 2.575 2.775
00.2
V
49 GPRS GPRS cover-
age indicator
OL V
OH
VOL
IOUT < 2 mA 2.575 2.775
00.2
V
Application Interface Specifications
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UART1:
21 TXD_N UART1 TXD I L 100K
PU
VIH
VIL
VOH
VOL
IOUT < 2 mA
2.0
2.575
2.775
0
2.775
0
3.0
0.4
0.2
V
11 RXD_N UART1 RXD O L 100K
PU
9RTS_N UART1 RTS I L 100K
PU
15 CTS_N UART1 CTS O L
19 DTR_N UART1 DTR I L 100K
PU
13 DSR_N UART1 DSR O L 100K
PU
17 DCD_N UART1 DCD O L 100K
PU
23 RI_N UART1 RI O L 100K
PU
UART2:
29 RXD2_N UART2 RXD O L 100K
PU VIH
VIL
VOH
VOL
IOUT < 2 mA
2.0
2.575
2.775
0
2.775
0
3.0
0.4
0.2
V
31 TXD2_N UART2 TXD I L 100K
PU
33 RTS2_N UART2 RTS I L 100K
PU
35 CTS2_N UART2 CTS O L 100K
PU
USB:
10 USB_VBUS USB bus
power
IH V
IH
VIL
NOTE 1
4.5 5.0
0
5.25
0.2
V
12 USB_DP USB bus
serial data
I/O H VIH
VIL
VOH
VOL
3.0
3.0
3.3
0
3.3
0
3.6
0.8
0.3
V
14 USB_DN USB bus
serial data
I/O L
Table 3-3: Interface Specifications (Cont.)
Pin #
Signal
Name Description I/O
Active
H/L
Internal
PU/PD Parameter Conditions
Level
Min Typ Max Units
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January 1, 2006 Module Hardware Description 53
SIM Card:
50 SIM_PD_N SIM presence
detect
I L 47K PU VIH
VIL
NOTE 2
2.0 2.775
0
3.0
0.4
V
48 SIM_VCC SIM supply O H VOH -3% 2.85 +3% V
44 SIM_RST_
N
SIM reset O L 5.6K PU
VOH
VOL
2.85
00.4
V
52 SIM_DIO SIM serial
data
I/O H 5.6K PU
46 SIM_CLK SIM clock O H 5.6K PU
Digital Audio:
18 PCM_
DIN
Digital audio
receive
I H 100K
PD
VIH
VIL
VOH
VOL
IOUT < 2 mA
2.0
2.575
2.775
0
2.775
0
3.0
0.4
0.2
V
20 PCM_
DOUT
Digital audio
transmit
O H 100K
PU
22 PCM_CLK Digital audio
clock
O H 100K
PD
24 PCM_FS Digital audio
frame sync.
O H 100K
PD
Table 3-3: Interface Specifications (Cont.)
Pin #
Signal
Name Description I/O
Active
H/L
Internal
PU/PD Parameter Conditions
Level
Min Typ Max Units
Application Interface Specifications
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GPIO:
28 GPIO1 General pur-
pose I/O
I/O 100K
PU
VIH
VIL
VOH
VOL
IOUT < 2 mA
2.0
2.575
2.775
0
2.775
0
3.0
0.4
0.2
V
30 GPIO2 General pur-
pose I/O
I/O 100K
PU
32 GPIO3 General pur-
pose I/O
I/O 22K PU
34 GPIO4 General pur-
pose I/O
I/O 22K PU
36 GPIO5 General pur-
pose I/O
I/O 22K PU
38 GPIO6 General pur-
pose I/O
I/O 22K PU
40 GPIO7 General pur-
pose I/O
I/O 22K PU
42 GPIO8 General pur-
pose I/O
I/O 22K PU
Audio:
67 SPKR_N Speaker
inverted
OR
L
VAC PP Single ended,
no load
32 Ω
69 SPKR_P Speaker O 2.5 V
63 ALRT_N Alert speaker
inverted
OR
L
VAC PP Single ended,
no load
8Ω
65 ALRT_P Alert speaker O 3.5 V
61 MIC Microphone
input
IR
IN
VAC PP
1K
2.5
Ω
V
59 AGND Audio ground
57 HDST_
MIC
Headset
microphone
input
IR
IN
VPP
1K
2.5
Ω
V
55 HDST_
INT_N
Headset
detect inter-
rupt
I L 200K
PU
VIH
VIL
2.0 2.775
0
3.0
0.2
V
Table 3-3: Interface Specifications (Cont.)
Pin #
Signal
Name Description I/O
Active
H/L
Internal
PU/PD Parameter Conditions
Level
Min Typ Max Units
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January 1, 2006 Module Hardware Description 55
Note 1:Per USB Specifications Rev 2.0.
Note 2:Per ISO 7816-3 IC specifications.
A/D:
37 ADC1 General pur-
pose A/D
IV
IN 02.75V
43 ADC2 General pur-
pose A/D
IV
IN-ACTIVE 02.3V
47 ADC3 General pur-
pose A/D
II
ADC 0.75 1 mA
45 UID Do Not Use Resolution 10 mV
Display:
54 CLI_CS Do Not Use
60 LCD_RS Do Not Use
56 LCD_
DATA
Do Not Use
58 LCD_CLK Do Not Use
Data Logger:
70 SPI_CS Do Not Use
62 SPI_IRQ_
N
Do Not Use
64 SPI_DIN Do Not Use
68 SPI_
DOUT
Do Not Use
66 SPI_CLK Do Not Use
Table 3-3: Interface Specifications (Cont.)
Pin #
Signal
Name Description I/O
Active
H/L
Internal
PU/PD Parameter Conditions
Level
Min Typ Max Units
Application Interface Specifications
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Interface Connector Specifications
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Interface Connector Specifications
The G24 uses a single 70-pin, 0.5 mm pitch, board to board connector for the application
interface, which is available in 2 stacking height versions, as described in Table 4-1.
Figure 4-2 shows the G24 interface connectors.
Figure 4-2: G24 Interface Connectors
Table 4-2 describes the G24 interface connectors characteristics.
Table 4-1: G24 interface connector options
G24 Model G24 Connector Mating Connector Stacking Height
F6402AAA Molex 53748-0708 Molex 52991-0708 3.0 mm
F6403AAA Molex 53885-0708 Molex 54102-0708 2.5 mm
Table 4-2: Interface Connector Specifications
Parameter 53748 (3.0 mm) 53885 (2.5 mm)
Contacts 70 70
Rows 22
Pitch 0.5 mm 0.5 mm
Maximum Current 500 mA 500 mA
Maximum Voltage 50 V 50V
Contact Resistance 50 mΩ maximum 40 mΩ maximum
Insulation
Resistance
100 MΩ minimum 100 MΩ minimum
Durability 50 mated cycles
maximum
30 mated cycles
maximum
Stacking Height 3.0 mm 2.5 mm
Mates with Molex 52991-0708 Molex 54102-0708
Chapter 4: Mechanical Specifications
January 1, 2006 Module Hardware Description 59
Mating Connectors
The mating connectors incorporate the same electrical and mechanical characteristics as the
corresponding G24 interface connectors, which are described in Table 4-2.
Figure 4-3 provides a reference drawing of the mating connectors mechanical dimensions.
Figure 4-3: Mating Connectors Dimensions
For more information on the G24 mating connectors, please refer to the Molex web site at
http://www.molex.com.
RF Connector Specifications
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RF Connector Specifications
The G24 uses a standard MMCX receptacle connector for the radio interface. The
connector is manufactured by Amphenol, PN MMCX6251S5.
Figure 4-4 shows the MMCX connector dimensions.
Figure 4-4: MMCX Connector Dimensions
Table 4-3 describes the G24 RF connector characteristics.
Mating Connector
The RF mating connector should be a standard MMCX plug connector or cable
assembly, which corresponds to the G24 MMCX connector specifications.
Any standard MMCX connector or application from different manufacturers may be
mated with G24.
Table 4-3: RF Connector Specifications
Parameter Specifications
Rated Voltage 335 VRMS
Impedance 50 Ω
Contact Resistance 5 mΩ center contact
2.5 mΩ outer contact
Insulation
Resistance
1000 MΩ
Insertion Force 3.4 lbs maximum
Withdrawal Force 4.5 lbs maximum
Contact Retaention
Force
4 lbs maximum
Durability 500 mated cycles maximum
G24 Mounting
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G24 Mounting
The G24 incorporates 2 mechanical holes for installing the module onto the
application board. The holes are 2.4 millimeters in diameter, which accommodates
several types of mechanical elements.
Several mechanical approaches may be applied to mount and fasten G24 to the
application board. Using M2 screws with suitable washers to mount the module onto
spacers, a bracket or chassis is a recommended design.
Special attention must be paid to the area surrounding the G24 mounting holes.
Several electrical components, which are not shielded, are located near the holes.
These components must not be in contact with the mounting elements or with other
parts of the application board, and care must be taken to avoid any damage.
The holes are used for mechanical mounting of G24 to the application board but also
for grounding support. Using conductive elements to install G24 significantly
improves the overall grounding of the module and therefore improves the G24
performance and stability.
It is required to use screws or other mechanical elements to fasten G24 to the
application board, but it is highly recommended to use conductive elements to
improve the module's performance.
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Chapter 5: Service and Testing
Service
This section provides contact information for any possible queries that may arise, for example:
•Have questions?
•Having trouble getting the Developer Board set up?
•Technical questions?
•Configuration questions/problems?
•Technical operating problems?
•Need documentation?
Who to Contact?
The GSM/CDMA Data Module Customer Support Center is ready to assist you on
integration issues.
Direct Customer. Use this following email address to contact customer assistance:
n2cshd@motorola.com
Note: The support services provided by Motorola are subject to the agreement between the
customer and Motorola and may be at an additional charge to the customer. Motorola will
inform the customer in advance of any such charge.
Indirect Customer. Send requests to your distributor and not to Motorola help desk.
Required Query Information
Every new call/problem report, directly from a Direct Customer or from a distributor, should be
directed to the help desk email address noted above in “Who to Contact?” . It is recommended to
report each individual issue in a separate email. The following information is required when
reporting a problem:
•Customer name and address
•Customer contact information for this request, including:
–Name
–Telephone
–Fax number
–Mobile number
–Email address
•Product name (G24)
Service
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•Software version of the unit (ATI8 command) or model number
•PCB version (located on the PCB near the RF connector)
•Severity of the problem
•Problem description, including:
–Operator name
–Type of SIM card (for example, Test, Pre-paid, or 5v/3v/1.8v)
–Setup Configuration (such as Developer Board, handset, host, connections, and so on)
–Detailed scenario from startup
–Log of all the commands and the responses, beginning from startup
•Answers to the following questions:
–Was the same scenario tested on the Developer Board and the PC to reproduce the problem?
–How many units do you have, and how many of them have this problem?
–How often does the problem recur?
In addition to the information requested above, send the following AT commands and the
HyperTerminal log with the responses:
•AT+CMEE=2 // to get textual error message
•AT+CPIN? // to get SIM card status
•AT+CREG? // to see if the TXVR is registered to the network
•AT+CSQ // to get the signal strength (RX level)
•AT+CGSN // to read the IMEI number of the unit
•ATI3 // to get the software version of the TXVR
•AT\S // to get the setting of basic AT commands
•AT+CMER=0,0,1,1 // to get messages and indicators from the handset display to the DTE
Motorola Workflow
The help desk uses the following workflow when responding to new calls:
1. Each new call is registered in the help desk data base.
2. The help desk immediately notifies the customer with the help desk system record number
for each issue.
3. A champion is assigned to be responsible for the new call, from arrival to closing.
4. During this time, the champion updates the help desk system with the progress of the
resolution process.
5. The champion is the contact to the customer and the engineering team, and coordinates
activities that are required to solve the problem.
Chapter 5: Service and Testing
January 1, 2006 Module Hardware Description 65
Service Centers
Motorola Electronics Taiwan PCS
11F, No, 296, Sec. 4, Jen-Ai Road
Taipei, 106, Taiwan, R.O.C
Motorola GmbH
Am Sophienhof 10
D-24941 Flensburg
Germany
Motorola Communications ISRAEL Ltd.
Service Operation
Attention: Shukrun Ofer
3 Krementski Street
Tel Aviv, Israel 67899
Telephone: (972) 3 5658829
JNB Electronics Pty Ltd.
347 Settlement Road, Thomastown
VIC 3074
Australia
Flextronics
Transportation group leader
Zalaegerszeg Industrial Park 1 PCC
Building 1 PCC Posta u. 63
H-8900 Zalaegerszeg
Hungary
BGH do Brasil Comunicações e Serviços Ltda.
Al Ceci, 534 - Galpão 3
Barueri - SP - Brazil
Tel: 54 11 4309 2046
FeiHongDaLi Telecommunications Technology Co.Ltd.,TianjinSHi
B-6F JuFu Yuan Building
XinKai Road, Hedong District,
Tianjin 300011
China
Field service should be coordinated with the Service Manager in Motorola using the following
email address: n2csfs01@motorola.com
Testing a Standalone Unit
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Testing a Standalone Unit
This section describes how to perform a G24 functionality test, whose purpose is to:
•Introduce the user to the G24
•Explain how to work with the G24 unit
•Describe how to evaluate basic G24 features
The test setup provides a wide platform through which a G24 unit can be evaluated. The specific
test procedure described below covers only a few of the G24’s many features. Using this setup,
you can perform several additional tests on the G24.
The test is performed using two modems, one of which is the G24. The modems communicate
with each other through a single computer, which also controls their operation.
The test requires knowledge about the operation of the G24 Developer’s Kit, terminal
applications and AT commands. Refer to relevant documentation for assistance.
To perform the test, you need the following:
•A G24 OEM cellular engine unit
•A G24 Developer's Kit
•A desktop or laptop computer, which includes:
–A free serial communications port (RS232)
–A connected and active line modem (internal or external)
–A terminal application (such as HyperTerminal)
Test Setup
To Setup the G24 Test
Follow this procedure (Figure 5-1) to set up your equipment before performing the test:
1. Verify that the computer you intend to use for the test is equipped with a working
line modem
You can use a second G24 unit instead of the line modem. When doing so, you must repeat
the setup procedure that follows for the additional G24.
2. Set up the G24 and the Developer Board as described in “Initial Setup” in
“Chapter 2: Developer Board and Interfaces Description” in the “G24 Developer’s Kit”
(Motorola part no. 6889192V26)
3. Verify that the G24 has adequate reception from the local GSM network
4. Connect the Developer Board’s RS232 port to the computer’s serial port
5. Open a terminal application window (such as HyperTerminal) and configure it to operate
with the serial port occupied by the G24
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6. Open a second terminal window and configure it to operate with the serial port occupied by
the line modem
Figure 5-1: Test Setup
Computer Developer Board
with G24 unit
Line Modem
(internal or external)
To telephone line
wall outlet RS232
Port
Serial
Port
Serial
Port
Serial
Cable
Test Procedure
To Perform the G24 Test
Follow the procedure below to perform the G24 test:
1. Verify that the G24 is functioning and communicating with the computer by performing the
following AT commands in the G24 terminal window:
•ati7—prompts G24 identification
The G24 will reply G24 OEM Module.
•ati8—prompts the G24 software version
2. Verify that the line modem is functioning and communicating with the computer by entering
the AT command at in the modem’s terminal window
This common AT command prompts a properly working modem to reply OK.
3. Make a CSD data call from the G24 to the line modem or the reverse using the atdt and ata
commands in the appropriate window
4. Verify that a connection between the two modems is established
5. Select any file to transfer between the two modems
The file can be any existing file, or a new file created specifically for the test.
6. Send the file either from the G24, or to the G24, through the terminal application using the
terminal application’s send/receive file options
7. When the file transfer is complete, use the ath command in any of the terminal windows to
terminate the call
This step completes the test. You can now continue to perform additional tests using the
same setup, or change the setup as required.
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Acronyms and Abbreviations
Abbreviation Full Name
AAMR Adaptive Multi Rate
AAOC Advice of Charge
BBR Baud Rate
Bbps Bits Per Second
CCSD Circuit Switched Data
CCTS Clear to Send
DDCD Data Carrier Detect
DDCE Data Communication Equipment (such as modems)
DDCS Digital Cellular System (GSM in the 1800MHz band)
DDOC Department of Communications (Canada)
DDRX Discontinuos Reception
DDSP Digital Signal Processor
DDSR Data Set Ready
DDTE Data Terminal Equipment (such as terminals, PCs and so on)
DDTMF Dual Tone MultiFrequency
DDTR Data Terminal Ready
DDTX Discontinuos Transmission
EEFR Enhanced Full Rate
EEGSM Extended Global System for Mobile Communications
EEIRP Effective Isotropic Radiated Power
EEMC Electromagnetic Compatibility
EEOTD Enhanced Observed Time Difference
EEPOS Electronic Point of Sale
EERP Effective Radiated Power
EESD Electrostatic Discharge
EETSI European Telecommunication Standards Institute
FFCC Federal Communications Commission (U.S.)
A
B
C
D
E
F
F - R
Acr & Abbr-2 Module Hrdware Description January 1, 2006
FFR Full Rate
FFTA Full Type Approval
GGCF GSM Certification Forum
GGPIO General Purpose Input/Output
GGPRS General Packet Radio Service
GGSM Global System for Mobile Communications
HHR Half Rate
IIC Integrated Circuit
LLNA Low-noise Amplifier
MMMCX Miniature Micro Coax
MMO Mobile Originated
MMT Mobile Terminated
OOEM Original Equipment Manufacturer
PPCB Printed Circuit Board
PPCM Pulse Code Modulation
PPCS Personal Communication System (also known as GSM 1900)
PPD Pull Down
PPDA Personal Data Assistant
PPDU Packet Data Unit
PPLL Phase-locked Loop
PPTCRB PCS-1900 Type Certification Review Board (GSM North America)
PPU Pull Up
RR&TTE Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment
RRMS Root Mean Square
RRI Ring Indicator
RRTS Request To Send
Abbreviation Full Name
G
H
I
L
M
O
P
R
S - T Acronyms and Abbreviations
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SSAR Specific Absorption Rate
SSIM Subscriber Identity Module
SSMS Short Message Service
SSPI Serial Peripheral Interface
TTDMA Time Division Multiple Access
Abbreviation Full Name
S
T
U - V
Acr & Abbr-4 Module Hrdware Description January 1, 2006
UUART Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter
UUSB Universal Serial Bus
UUSSD Unstructured Supplementary Services Data
VVCC Voltage Common Collector
VVSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
Abbreviation Full Name
U
V
January 1, 2006 Module Hardware Description Index-1
Index
A
Antenna Installation, xi
Approvals
Regulatory, 5
B
Block Diagram Description, 7
E
Environmental
Specifications, 3
G
G24
Abbreviations, 2
Antenna Installation, xi
Block Diagram Description, 7
Product Specifications, 2
Regulatory Approvals, 5
Safety Precautions, x
Standards, xi
Terms and Abbreviations, 2
Testing, 66
User Operation, x
O
Organization of Manual, xix
P
Physical Specifications, 2
Precautions, x
Product Specifications, 3
R
Regulatory Approvals, 5
S
Safety Precautions, x
Specifications, 2
Environmental, 3
Physical, 2
Standards, xi
Support Center, 63
T
Terms, 2
Testing, 66
Test Procedure, 68
Test Setup, 66
U
User Operation, x
Index U - U
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