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UNDP-1 Universal Notebook Data PlatformUser Guide80-VF329-3 Rev. CDecember 20, 2007Submit technical questions at:https://support.cdmatech.comRestricted Distribution. Not to be distributed to anyone who is not an employee of either QUALCOMM or asubsidiary of QUALCOMM without the express approval of QUALCOMM's Configuration Management.Not to be used, copied, reproduced in whole or in part, nor its contents revealed in any manner to others without theexpress written permission of QUALCOMM Incorporated.QUALCOMM is a registered trademark of QUALCOMM Incorporated in the United States and may be registered inother countries. Other product and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respectiveowners. CDMA2000 is a registered certification mark of the Telecommunications Industry Association, used underlicense. ARM is a registered trademark of ARM Limited. QDSP is a registered trademark of QUALCOMMIncorporated in the United States and other countries.This technical data may be subject to U.S. export, re-export, or transfer ("export") laws. Diversion contrary to U.S.law prohibited.QUALCOMM Incorporated5775 Morehouse DriveSan Diego, CA 92121-1714U.S.A.Copyright © 2007 QUALCOMM Incorporated. All rights reserved.QUALCOMM Confidential and Proprietary
80-VF329-3 Rev. C 2 QUALCOMM Confidential and ProprietaryMAY CONTAIN U.S. EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION1 Introduction1.1 Documentation overview........................................................................................ 61.2 Application description .......................................................................................... 81.3 Terms and acronyms............................................................................................. 122 External Connections3 DC Power and UNDP Operating Modes3.1 DC power source .................................................................................................. 163.2 DC power states.................................................................................................... 173.3 UNDP operating modes........................................................................................ 173.4 Electrostatic discharge protection ........................................................................ 184 RF Integration4.1 RF operating frequencies...................................................................................... 194.2 RF connections ..................................................................................................... 204.3 Ground connections.............................................................................................. 204.4 Shielding and interference.................................................................................... 214.5 Antenna considerations ........................................................................................ 225 Platform Communications6 Standards and Regulatory Compliance6.1 Standards and certification ................................................................................... 256.2 Regulatory information ........................................................................................ 266.2.1 Safety warnings.................................................................................... 266.2.2 North American compliance ................................................................ 276.2.3 EU compliance..................................................................................... 28Contents
80-VF329-3 Rev. C 3 QUALCOMM Confidential and ProprietaryMAY CONTAIN U.S. EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATIONUNDP-1 Universal Notebook Data Platform User Guide ContentsFiguresFigure 1-1 UNDP-1 product deliverables.......................................................................... 9Figure 1-2 Example application functional block diagram ............................................. 10Figure 2-1 External connections...................................................................................... 15Figure 3-1 DC power connections................................................................................... 16Figure 4-1 UNDP shields ................................................................................................ 21Figure 5-1 UNDP-1 communication interfaces............................................................... 23
80-VF329-3 Rev. C 4 QUALCOMM Confidential and ProprietaryMAY CONTAIN U.S. EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATIONUNDP-1 Universal Notebook Data Platform User Guide ContentsTablesTable 1-1 UNDP-1 documentation .................................................................................. 6Table 1-2 Reference documents....................................................................................... 7Table 1-3 Terms and Acronyms ..................................................................................... 12Table 2-1 PCI Express Mini Card connector pin assignments....................................... 14Table 3-1 UNDP-1 DC power states.............................................................................. 17Table 3-2 UNDP-1 operating modes and throughput rates............................................ 17Table 4-1 RF operating frequencies ............................................................................... 19Table 5-1 LED communications .................................................................................... 24
80-VF329-3 Rev. C 5 QUALCOMM Confidential and ProprietaryMAY CONTAIN U.S. EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATIONRevision historyRevision Date DescriptionA November 2007 Initial releaseB November 2007 Added label information in compliance details (Section 6.2.2)C December 2007 Updated Section 6.2.2Added Section 6.2.3
80-VF329-3 Rev. C 6 QUALCOMM Confidential and ProprietaryMAY CONTAIN U.S. EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION1Introduction1.1 Documentation overviewThe UNDP-1 Universal Notebook Data Platform is a PCI Express™ Mini Card that enables notebook computer wireless data connectivity. This datacard solution delivers WWAN connectivity for the CDMA2000® 1x, 1x EV-DO, UMTS (HSDPA and HSUPA), and GSM/GPRS/EDGE™ protocols, plus GPS position location, in a single package. The complete UNDP-1 solution includes all hardware and software necessary for embedded wireless connectivity in notebook PCs.Technical UNDP-1 device information is distributed over the documents listed in Table 1-1. All released UNDP-1 documents are posted at the CDMA Tech Support website (https://support.cdmatech.com) and are available for download.This UNDP-1 user guide is organized as follows:Chapter 1 Provides an overview of UNDP-1 documentation, presents a functional block diagram for an example application, gives a high-level functional description of the UNDP-1 device, and defines terms and acronyms used throughout this document.Chapter 2 Provides pin assignments and detailed descriptions.Chapter 3 Defines how to power and control the UNDP-1 platform and describes its operating modes.Chapter 4 Provides RF integration guidelines.Chapter 5 Describes UNDP-1 methods for communicating with the host computer and its user.Chapter 6 Provides standards compliance and regulatory information.Table 1-1 UNDP-1 documentationDocument Number Title/Description80-VF329-1 UNDP-1 Universal Notebook Datacard Platform Device SpecificationThe primary objective of this document is to convey all UNDP-1 electrical and mechanical specifications. Additional material includes pin assignment definitions, packing methods and materials, and ordering information. This document can be used by company purchasing departments to facilitate procurement.80-VF329-3(this document)UNDP-1 Universal Notebook Datacard Platform User GuideThis document describes all UNDP-1 functions and interfaces, defines how to power and control the platform, and provides hardware integration guidelines.
80-VF329-3 Rev. C 7 QUALCOMM Confidential and ProprietaryMAY CONTAIN U.S. EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATIONUNDP-1 Universal Notebook Data Platform User Guide IntroductionTable 1-2 lists documents referred to throughout the UNDP-1 document-set; consult them for additional information.Table 1-2 Reference documentsRef No. Document[1] QUALCOMM WWAN Connection Manager API (80-VF219-1)[2] Supplement to Streaming Download Protocol (80-VF459-1)[3] Antenna Design Guidelines for Laptop and Notebook Computers (80-H2929-1)[4] FCC Regulations - CFR 47, Part1, 2, 15, 22 and 24[5] PCI Express Mini Card Electromechanical Specification, Revision 1.1[6] Universal Serial Bus Specification, Revision 2.0[7] Protection of Electrical and Electronic Parts, Assemblies, and Equipment(ANSI/ESD S20.20-1999)
80-VF329-3 Rev. C 8 QUALCOMM Confidential and ProprietaryMAY CONTAIN U.S. EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATIONUNDP-1 Universal Notebook Data Platform User Guide Introduction1.2 Application descriptionThe UNDP-1 platform (Figure 1-1) includes a universal embedded data-connectivity modem in the form of a PCI Express Mini Card, plus the associated software suite for notebook PC applications. Its supported airlinks are as follows:■Dual-band CDMA2000 (1X and/or 1x EV-DO):❒Cellular band– Band class 0: 869 to 894 MHz reception; 824 to 849 MHz transmission ❒PCS band– Band class 1: 1930 to 1990 MHz reception; 1850 to 1910 MHz transmission ■Tri-band UMTS (WCDMA R99, HSDPA, and/or HSUPA):❒Cellular band– Band V: 869 to 894 MHz reception; 824 to 849 MHz transmission❒PCS band– Band II: 1930 to 1990 MHz reception; 1850 to 1910 MHz transmission❒IMT band– Band I: 2110 to 2170 MHz reception; 1920 to 1980 MHz transmission■Quad-band GSM (GSM, GPRS, and/or EDGE):❒GSM850 band– 869 to 894 MHz reception; 824 to 849 MHz transmission❒GSM900 band– 925 to 960 MHz reception; 880 to 915 MHz transission❒GSM1800 band– 1805 to 1880 MHz reception; 1710 to 1785 MHz transmission❒GSM1900 band– 1930 to 1990 MHz reception; 1850 to 1910 MHz transmission■GPS reception centered at 1575.42 MHz (GPS L1 band)
80-VF329-3 Rev. C 9 QUALCOMM Confidential and ProprietaryMAY CONTAIN U.S. EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATIONUNDP-1 Universal Notebook Data Platform User Guide IntroductionFigure 1-1 UNDP-1 product deliverablesThe on-board QUALCOMM ICs include:■MDM1000™ Mobile Data Modem IC■RTR6285™ RF Transceiver IC■RFR6500™ RF Receiver IC■PM6653™ Power Management ICKey connectivity support includes:■USB 2.0 high-speed■Universal integrated circuit card (UICC) for RUIM/USIM■Primary and secondary antenna connectors■Status LED driver output■DC power supply input and enable/disable controlPCI Express Mini CardUNDP SW Suite!Mini Card Hardware Design!Complete SW Suite & Tools!Certification & Carrier Approvals!Technical SupportMobile Data MODEMEV-DOHSDPAHSUPAEDGE/GSMGPSRFMemory- DDR SDRAM- NOR FlashUSB 2.0UICCSupportFirmwareNotebook OS
80-VF329-3 Rev. C 10 QUALCOMM Confidential and ProprietaryMAY CONTAIN U.S. EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATIONUNDP-1 Universal Notebook Data Platform User Guide IntroductionA high-level hardware block diagram is shown in Figure 1-2. Two Hirose (U.FL-R-SMT) antenna connectors are provided for the following:1. The primary connector supports transmission and reception by the active CDMA, UMTS, or GSM transceiver.2. The secondary connector supports diversity reception by the active CDMA or UMTS link plus GPS reception.Figure 1-2 Example application functional block diagramThe antenna elements are typically integrated into the notebook computer and connected to the UNDP-1 module via flexible RF coaxial cables. This configuration, when adequate antenna performance is achieved, satisfies the PCI-SIG® standard requirements for PCI Express Mini Cards. Antenna performance requirements are defined in [3] and listed within Table 1-2.MDM1000RTR6285 Quad-band GSM Tx Quad-band UMTS Tx Tx power detector Quad-band GSM Rx Quad-band UMTS Rx (w/ Rx diversity) GPS RxPM6653Transmit outputchainsInput power managementVoltage regulatorsGeneral housekeepingUser interfacesIC interfacesprimary antenna connectorPrimary RFfront -endGSM Rx filtersUMTS IMT PRx filterSecondaryRF front-end w/ Rx BPFsTX BBRX0 BBRX1 BBVCTCXOsecondary antenna connectorRFR6500 Dual-band CDMA Rx (w/ Rx diversity) GPS RxCDMA Cell & PCS PRx filtersGPS filterstatus & controlstatus & controlstatus & controlUSBUSB ULPI PHYUSIMARM11ARM9DSP (x2)DDR SDRAMCDMA 1x, 1xEV-DOUMTS HSUPA & HSDPAGSM/GPRS/EDGEto RFICs & ULPIsupply voltagesTRK_LO_ADJTCXOUSIMVMAIN_3P3LED_WWANmini card edge connectorVDDLED driver32 Mbit NORUMTS IMT RX0CDMA + UMTS PCS RX0CDMA + UMTS Cell RX0UMTS IMT RX1GPS RXC + U Cell RX1C + U PCS RX1W_DISABLE_N
80-VF329-3 Rev. C 11 QUALCOMM Confidential and ProprietaryMAY CONTAIN U.S. EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATIONUNDP-1 Universal Notebook Data Platform User Guide IntroductionThe primary antenna is connected to its RF front-end circuits (a switch module, CDMA and UMTS duplexers, etc). In the transmit direction, these front-end circuits are driven by the transmit output chains: two chains support GSM low and high bands (GSM850 + GSM900 and GSM1800 + GSM1900); three chains support CDMA (Cell + PCS) and UMTS (Cell + PCS + IMT) operation. All baseband-to-RF processing - for all supported bands - is performed within the RTR6285 IC.The four GSM receive paths are filtered, then routed to the RTR6285 IC for processing. The CDMA and UMTS primary receive filtering is achieved within the front-end duplexers; the signals are then routed to either the RTR6285 IC (UMTS IMT) or the RFR6500 IC (CDMA and UMTS Cell + PCS) for RF-to-baseband processing.Like the primary antenna, the secondary antenna is connected to its own RF front-end circuits (a switch module, CDMA/UMTS filters, GPS filter, etc). The filtered signals are then routed to the appropriate RFIC for RF-to-baseband processing (RTR6285 IC for UMTS IMT; RFR6500 for CDMA and UMTS Cell + PCS and GPS).The MDM1000 device provides all the digital baseband processing, including modem functions for all the supported airlinks. Integrated MDM1000 functions include the ARM1136-J™ and ARM926EJ-S™ processor cores; two low-power, high-performance digital signal processor (DSP) cores; and 32 MB stacked dual data rate (DDR) synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM). UICC (RUIM/USIM) is supported via an offboard UICC connector that is implemented per the PCI Express Mini Card specification, version 1.1. The UNDP-1 UICC interface is compliant with GSM 11.12 and ISO/IEC 7816-3 standards.In addition to the PCI Express Mini Card edge connector, board-level pads are provided for interfacing to a JTAG fixture. With its 4 MB of NOR flash memory and 32 MB of RAM (stacked DDR-SDRAM inside the MDM1000), the UNDP-1 supports a new code storage architecture via the QUALCOMM Data Loader (QDL). The Advanced Mobile Suscriber Software (AMSS) image is stored on the PC file system and downloaded to the UNDP-1 device RAM at system startup. NOR flash memory contains a boot image to support the initialization and configuration of the UNDP-1 hardware system, including the RF calibration items. It then enumerates on the USB, and the host computer downloads the embedded software and configuration memory items over the USB using QDL.Software interfaces that were developed for QUALCOMM chipsets are supported by the UNDP-1 product. The QDL data card interface ISOD describes the C API functions that PC software applications must use to interface with UNDP-1; see [1] listed within Table 1-2 for details. The supplement to the streaming download protocol specification describes the high-speed download protocol; see [2] within the same table for details.The UNDP-1 platform includes the PM6653 power management IC to detect and validate the applied DC power source, coordinate system powerup and powerdown actions, generate all the required on-board supply voltages, implement the primary on-board clock sources, and provide several secondary functions (such as driving the status LED).
80-VF329-3 Rev. C 12 QUALCOMM Confidential and ProprietaryMAY CONTAIN U.S. EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATIONUNDP-1 Universal Notebook Data Platform User Guide Introduction1.3 Terms and acronymsTable 1-3 defines the terms and acronyms used throughout this document.Table 1-3 Terms and AcronymsTerm DefinitionAMSS Advanced Mobile Suscriber SoftwareCAPI Computer Application Programmable InterfaceCDMA Code Division Multiple AccessCE Mandatory conformity marking on many European productsCell Cellular bandCTIA Cellular Telecommunications and Internet AssociationDCS Digital Cellular System at 1800 MHzDDR SDRAM Dual Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic Random Access MemoryEDGE Enhanced Data Rates for GSM EvolutionEMC Electromagnetic compatibilityESD Electrostatic DischargeFCC Federal Communications CommissionGPRS General Packet Radio ServiceGPS Global Positioning SystemGSM Global System for Mobile communicationsHSDPA High Speed Downlink Packet AccessHSUPA High Speed Uplink Packet AccessIMT International Mobile TelecommunicationsISOD Interface Specification and Operational DescriptionJTAG Joint Test Action GroupMDM Mobile Data ModemPA Power AmplifierPCI Peripheral Component InterconnectPCS Personal Communication SystemPHY Physical layer (USB transceiver)PM, PMIC Power Management, PM Integrated CircuitQDL QUALCOMM Data LoaderRFR Radio Frequency ReceiverRoHS Restriction of Hazardous SubstancesRTR Radio Frequency TransceiverRUIM Removable User Identity ModuleTIA/EIA Telecommunication Industry Association / Electronic Industries AllianceTS Technical Specification
80-VF329-3 Rev. C 13 QUALCOMM Confidential and ProprietaryMAY CONTAIN U.S. EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATIONUNDP-1 Universal Notebook Data Platform User Guide IntroductionTXCO Temperature-compensated Crystal OscillatorUICC Universal Integrated Circuit CardULPI USB transceiver macrocell interface + low pin interfaceUMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications SystemUNDP, UNDP-1 Universal Notebook Data Platform, -1 refers to a particular QUALCOMM productUSB Universal Serial BusUSIM Universal Subscriber Identity ModuleVCTCXO Voltage Controlled Temperature-compensated Crystal OscillatorWCDMA Wideband Code Division Multiple AccessWLAN Wideband Local Area NetworkWHQL Windows Hardware Quality LabsWWAN Wireless Wide Area NetworkTable 1-3 Terms and Acronyms (continued)Term Definition
80-VF329-3 Rev. C 14 QUALCOMM Confidential and ProprietaryMAY CONTAIN U.S. EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION2External ConnectionsThe UNDP-1 add-in card is compatible with the PCI Express Mini Card 52-pin card edge type connector. The PCI Express Mini Card connector pin assignments are listed in Table 2-1; pins used by the UNDP-1 platform are highlighted in PINK BOLD font.Table 2-1 PCI Express Mini Card connector pin assignmentsSystem connector interfacePin # Name Pin # Name51 N/C 52 +3.3 V49 N/C 50 GND47 N/C 48 N/C (+1.5 V)45 N/C 46 N/C43 GND 44 N/C41 +3.3 Vaux 42 LED_WWAN#39 +3.3 Vaux 40 GND37 GND 38 USB_D_P35 GND 36 USB_D_N33 N/C 34 GND31 N/C 32 N/C29 GND 30 N/C27 GND 28 N/C (+1.5 V)25 N/C 26 GND23 N/C 24 +3.3 Vaux21 GND 22 N/C (PERST_N)19 N/C 20 W_DISABLE_N17 N/C 18 GNDMechanical key15 GND 16 N/C13 N/C 14 UIM_RST_N11 N/C 12 UIM_CLK9 GND 10 UIM_DATA7N/C8UIM_PWR5 N/C (COEX2) 6 N/C (+1.5 V)3 N/C (COEX1) 4GND1 N/C (WAKE_N) 2 +3.3 V aux
80-VF329-3 Rev. C 15 QUALCOMM Confidential and ProprietaryMAY CONTAIN U.S. EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATIONUNDP-1 Universal Notebook Data Platform User Guide External ConnectionsThe UNDP-1 platform also provides two RF connectors as antenna ports. Hirose model number U.FL-R-SMT should be used to mate with each port. See Section 1.2 for implementation and interconnection guidelines. The final set of connections available are the board-level pads available as a JTAG interface.The EDGE card connector and RF connectors are highlighted in Figure 2-1.Figure 2-1 External connectionsPrimaryAntennaconnectorSecondaryAntennaconnectorMounting hole &System groundPCI Express Mini Card 52-pin edge connectorTop View
80-VF329-3 Rev. C 16 QUALCOMM Confidential and ProprietaryMAY CONTAIN U.S. EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION3DC Power and UNDP Operating Modes3.1 DC power sourceThe host computer provides the UNDP-1 power source via the 52-pin card edge connector (Figure 3-1). A nominal supply voltage of 3.3 V is expected, as defined in the PCI Express Mini Card Electromechanical Specification, Revision 1.1. UNDP-1 voltage and current specifications are provided in the Universal Notebook Data Platform Device Specification (80-VF329-1).Figure 3-1 DC power connectionsWith a proper DC power source applied, the UNDP-1 platform is powered up and down as directed by the W_DISABLE_N control signal from the host computer: logic low = disabled; logic high = enabled.MDM1000PM6653status & controlon-board supply voltagesVMAIN_3P3mini card edge connectorW_DISABLE_N20524139242
80-VF329-3 Rev. C 17 QUALCOMM Confidential and ProprietaryMAY CONTAIN U.S. EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATIONUNDP-1 Universal Notebook Data Platform User Guide DC Power and UNDP Operating Modes3.2 DC power statesBased on applied DC power and control signals from the host computer, the UNDP-1 platform is set to one of four DC power states, as shown in Table 3-1.3.3 UNDP operating modesExample UNDP-1 platform operating modes and their expected data throughput rates are summarized in Table 3-2. Operating modes are set by the host computer via the USB interface.Table 3-1 UNDP-1 DC power states 11Normal and low power states are set by the host computer via the USB interface.State DescriptionDisconnected DC power is not applied to the UNDP-1 platform.Off DC power is applied to the UNDP-1 platform, but the platform is disabled via the W_DISABLE_N control signal.Normal DC power is applied to the UNDP-1 platform, the platform is enabled via the W_DISABLE_N control signal, its USB interface is active, and it is operating in one of the following modes:■One of the active airlink modes listed in Table 3-2 (with or without GPS position location)■Powerdown■SleepLow power DC power is applied to the UNDP-1 platform, the platform is enabled via the W_DISABLE_N control signal, and its USB interface is active. However, the airlink (and all supporting RF, LO, and baseband circuits) is disabled.Table 3-2 UNDP-1 operating modes and throughput rates 11GPS position location can be enabled simultaneously with any airlink operating mode, or Rx diversity can be enabled during any CDMA or WCDMA operating mode.Operating mode Data throughput rate 22Target peak data rates are listed; actual throughput performance varies depending on operating and RF environment conditions.Forward link Reverse linkCDMA 1xRTT 153 kbps 153 kbpsCDMA 1xEV-DO 3.1 Mbps 1.8 MbpsWCDMA R99 384 kbps 384 kbpsWCDMA - HSDPA 7.2 Mbps ---WCDMA - HSUPA --- 2.0 MbpsGSM 14.4 kbps 14.4 kbpsGPRS 115 kbps 115 kbpsEDGE 384 kbps 384 kbps
80-VF329-3 Rev. C 18 QUALCOMM Confidential and ProprietaryMAY CONTAIN U.S. EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATIONUNDP-1 Universal Notebook Data Platform User Guide DC Power and UNDP Operating Modes3.4 Electrostatic discharge protectionElectrostatic discharge (ESD) occurs naturally in laboratory and factory environments. An established high-voltage potential is always at risk of discharging to a lower potential. If this discharge path is through a semiconductor device, destructive damage may result.ESD countermeasures and handling methods must be developed and used to control the UNDP-1 platform’s environment.QUALCOMM products must be handled according to the ESD Association standard: ANSI/ESD S20.20-1999, Protection of Electrical and Electronic Parts, Assemblies, and Equipment.UNDP-1 electrostatic discharge (ESD) performance is specified in UNDP-1 Universal Notebook Data Platform Device Specification (80-VF329-1).
80-VF329-3 Rev. C 19 QUALCOMM Confidential and ProprietaryMAY CONTAIN U.S. EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION4RF Integration4.1 RF operating frequenciesThe UNDP-1 RF operating frequencies are summarized in Table 4-1.Table 4-1 RF operating frequenciesOperating band Tx frequency range Rx frequency rangeCDMACell (band class 0)PCS (band class 1)824 to 849 MHz1850 to 1910 MHz869 to 894 MHz1930 to 1990 MHzUMTS (WCDMA)Cell (band V)PCS (band II)IMT (band I)824 to 849 MHz1850 to 1910 MHz1920 to 1980 MHz869 to 894 MHz1930 to 1990 MHz2110 to 2170 MHzGSMGSM850GSM900GSM1800GSM1900824 to 849 MHz880 to 915 MHz1710 to 1785 MHz1850 to 1910 MHz869 to 894 MHz925 to 960 MHz1805 to 1880 MHz1930 to 1990 MHzGPS position location --- 1574.42 to 1576.42 MHz
80-VF329-3 Rev. C 20 QUALCOMM Confidential and ProprietaryMAY CONTAIN U.S. EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATIONUNDP-1 Universal Notebook Data Platform User Guide RF Integration4.2 RF connectionsThe primary and secondary antenna connector locations are identified in Figure 2-1. Integrated antenna elements are connected to the UNDP-1 module via flexible RF coaxial cables with Hirose model number U.FL-R-SMT connectors. The UNDP-1 RF ports are designed to operate in 50 Ω systems; their inband source and load characteristic impedances are always 50 Ω nominal. A 10 dB return loss or better should be maintained over all operating bands throughout the antenna plus cabling systems.Three additional points are worth highlighting:■Use short 50 Ω cables for host-to-UNDP RF interconnections to minimize loss. Losses between an antenna and the receiver degrades sensitivity; loss in the transmit path requires additional PA output power (more DC power consumption).■Use an appropriate tool for antenna cable connections; the Hirose U.FL connector removal tool is recommended.■If Rx diversity and GPS position location are not supported, leave the unused secondary antenna unconnected.4.3 Ground connectionsGrounding is extremely important to UNDP-1 performance. The main system ground connections are mechanical, implemented by the mounting holes identified in Figure 2-1. Use these mounting holes to fasten the module to the host’s ground system. In addition to these primary ground connections, the card edge connector provides additional electrical ground connections as listed in Table 2-1, and the RF cable assemblies provide the RF return paths that are also connected to system ground.
80-VF329-3 Rev. C 21 QUALCOMM Confidential and ProprietaryMAY CONTAIN U.S. EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATIONUNDP-1 Universal Notebook Data Platform User Guide RF Integration4.4 Shielding and interferenceShielding is an extension of the system ground and must be installed to prevent interference between the host computer and the UNDP-1 platform. The platform is fully shielded (Figure 4-1), in accordance with FCC regulations (see [4] listed in Table 1-2). Figure 4-1 UNDP shieldsNOTE These UNDP shields must not be removed.The host PC is a hostile environment for RF transceivers, making the shields absolutely necessary. Potential interference sources include the following:■Noise or ripple on the DC power supply voltage input lines, including transients due to switching-mode power supplies or host operating mode changes.■High-speed digital logic transistions – The fast rising and falling edges include high frequency harmonics that can fall into the UNDP Rx and/or Tx passbands. Host circuits most likely to cause problems are the microprocessor, memory, and its displays and display drivers.■Clocks – Also due to their high-speed transitions■Other wireless devices, whether integrated into the host PC or external, such as WLAN (802.11) and Bluetooth devices. Transmit channels and their associated wideband noise can jam the UNDP receivers, and even their LO frequencies, digital logic, or clock signals can be disruptive.
80-VF329-3 Rev. C 22 QUALCOMM Confidential and ProprietaryMAY CONTAIN U.S. EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATIONUNDP-1 Universal Notebook Data Platform User Guide RF IntegrationCareful design is required to minimize the interference. UNDP-1 performance parameters, such as receiver sensitivity and transmitter spurious signals, should be evaluated to confirm adequate grounding and shielding, location of the UNDP antennas, and perhaps even placement and routing of other host computer functions. This evaluation should be performed for all UNDP-1 operating bands.4.5 Antenna considerationsAs mentioned in Section 4.4, the location of the antenna elements is critical to UNDP-1 RF performance. Routing the connecting coaxial cables could also impact UNDP performance; they should be routed away from corruptive noise sources (like the switching-mode power supplies, LCD assemblies, microprocessor, memory, etc). Additional suggestions are provided in Antenna Design Guidelines for Laptop and Notebook Computers (80-H2929-1).
80-VF329-3 Rev. C 23 QUALCOMM Confidential and ProprietaryMAY CONTAIN U.S. EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION5Platform CommunicationsThe main communications port between the host computer and the UNDP-1 platform (Figure 5-1) is the high-speed USB interface. This two-wire interface enables software downloads of boot, modem, and applications images, allows UNDP-1 status communications, and provides the control link from the host computer to the UNDP-1 platform. An off-chip USB transceiver (the USB ULPI PHY) is used to coordinate USB communications between the MDM1000 IC and the host computer. Figure 5-1 UNDP-1 communication interfacesUSBUSB ULPI PHYLED_WWANMDM1000PM6653status & controlmini card edge connector42USIMLED driverUIM_PWR 8UIM_DATA 10UIM_CLK 12UIM_RST_N 14VREG_RUIMlevel translatorsUSB_D_N 36USB_D_P 38
80-VF329-3 Rev. C 24 QUALCOMM Confidential and ProprietaryMAY CONTAIN U.S. EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATIONUNDP-1 Universal Notebook Data Platform User Guide Platform CommunicationsAn external RUIM/USIM is supported via the off-board UICC. The PM6653 IC provides the USIM power supply, thereby enabling support for both 1.8 V and 2.85 V UICCs. All digital signals are buffered and level-translated by the PM6653 IC as well, ensuring compatiblity between the external module and the MDM1000 IC.The PMIC includes a programmable current driver (a current sink) that is used to drive an off-board LED as required by the PCI Express Mini Card Electromechanical Specification (key requirements are summarized in Table 5-1). The LED anode is expected to be connected to a 3.3 V supply (with a current limiting resistor if needed); the cathode is connected to the LED_WWAN pin that is driven by the PMIC current sink.NOTE Any unused interface should be left unconnected.Table 5-1 LED communicationsLED state Message communicatedsteady-state off UNDP-1 is not on.steady-state on UNDP-1 is on and connected properly, but not transmitting or receiving data.flashing at a steady, slow rate 11The flash rate is p.UNDP-1 is on, connected properly, and actively searching for an airlink connection.flashing intermittently 22The flash rate is proportional to data activity, a 50% duty cycle with a flash rate between 3 Hz and 20 Hz.UNDP-1 is on, connected properly, and actively transmitting or receiving data.
80-VF329-3 Rev. C 25 QUALCOMM Confidential and ProprietaryMAY CONTAIN U.S. EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION6Standards and Regulatory Compliance6.1 Standards and certificationThe UNDP-1 platform conforms to the following standards and certification requirements:■CDMA❒TIA/EIA IS-98E (CDMA2000 1x)❒TIA/EIA IS-866 (1xEV-DO)■UMTS (WCDMA)❒TS 25.101■GSM❒TS 45.005■FCC❒47 CFR Part 1 - RF radiation exposure limits❒47 CFR Part 2 - Equipment authorization❒47 CFR Part 15 - Unintentional radiators❒47 CFR Part 22 - Cellular❒47 CFR Part 24 - PCS■CE❒EMC protection requirements– EN 301 489-1 - Common technical requirements– EN 301 489-7 - GSM and DCS– EN 301 489-24 - WCDMA 2100– EN 301 489-25 - CDMA2000❒Effective use of spectrum to avoid unwanted interference requirements– EN 301 908-1 - General requirements– EN 301 908-2 - WCDMA 2100– EN 301 908-4 - CDMA2000– EN 301 511 - GSM900/GSM1800– EN 301 607-1 - GSM900/GSM1800
80-VF329-3 Rev. C 26 QUALCOMM Confidential and ProprietaryMAY CONTAIN U.S. EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATIONUNDP-1 Universal Notebook Data Platform User Guide Standards and Regulatory Compliance■CTIA/GCF/PTCRB■Safety❒EN 50360/61 full carrier certification (carriers TBD)■Microsoft® WHQL certification■RoHS compliance6.2 Regulatory information6.2.1 Safety warningsDo not operate the UNDP-1 platform in the following environments:■In active blasting areas■In potentially explosive environments such as refuelling points, fuel depots, or chemical plants■Near medical equipment, especially life support equipment that might be susceptible to radio interference■In an aircraft as follows:❒UNDP-1 transmissions could interfere with aircraft electrical and communication systems. Like cell phones, using the UNDP-1 platform in an aircraft is illegal in some jurisdictions.❒If cell phone usage is permitted while the aircraft is on the ground, normal UNDP operation is permitted as well.
80-VF329-3 Rev. C 27 QUALCOMM Confidential and ProprietaryMAY CONTAIN U.S. EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATIONUNDP-1 Universal Notebook Data Platform User Guide Standards and Regulatory Compliance6.2.2 North American complianceThe UNDP-1 platform has been authorized for mobile operation in North America. The initial authorization grant does not permit end user installation.A permissive change will be submitted to add end user installation and/or portable usage conditions. The permissive change application includesdetailed information on UNDP-1’s two-way authentication procedure preventing use of the module in unauthorized notebooks.For mobile applications, the following conditions must be met:1. Maintain at least a 20 cm separation between the antenna and the user’s body.2. Radiated transmit power must be equal to or lower than that specified in the FCC Grant of Equipment Authorization for FCC ID: J9CUNDP-1.3. To comply with FCC/IC regulations limiting both maximum RF output power and human exposure to RF radiation, maximum antenna gain (including cable loss) must not exceed:❒Cellular band < 4 dBi❒PCS band < 3.5 dBi4. Independent UNDP-1 operation — the UNDP-1 platform must not be co-located or jointly operated with any other transmitter or antenna within the host device.5. A label with the following statements must be attached to the host end product:This device contains Tx FCC ID: J9CUNDP-1This equipment contains equipment certified under IC: 2723A-UNDP16. The host end product must include a user manual that clearly defines operating requirements and conditions that must be observed to ensure compliance with current FCC/IC RF exposure guidelines.7. The host end product must also pass the FCC Part 15 unintentional emission testing requirement and be properly authorized per FCC Part 15.For portable devices, in addition to the conditions 3 through 6 described above, a separate approval is required to satisfy the SAR requirements of FCC Part 2.1093 and IC RSS-102.
80-VF329-3 Rev. C 28 QUALCOMM Confidential and ProprietaryMAY CONTAIN U.S. EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATIONUNDP-1 Universal Notebook Data Platform User Guide Standards and Regulatory Compliance6.2.3 EU complianceThe technical construction file of the UNDP-1 platform has been approved by the BABT notify body. The product is in conformity with the following standards for mobile operation in the EU:■EN 301 489 -01■EN 301 489 -07■EN 301 489 -24■EN 301 511■EN 301 908 -01■EN 301 908 -02■EN 50360For mobile applications, to comply with human exposure to RF radiation limits specified in EN 50360 and Council Recommendation 1999/519/EC, the following must be met:1. Maintain at least 20 cm separation between the antenna and the user’s body 2. The maximum antenna gain (including cable loss) must not exceed:❒900 MHz band < 3 dBi❒1800 MHz band < 9 dBi❒IMT 2100 MHz band < 12 dBi3. Independent UNDP-1 operation. The UNDP-1 platform must not be co-located or jointly operated with any other transmitter or antenna within the host device.A CE mark shall be attached to the product.

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