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Mini PCIe EVB User Guide
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Rev: Mini_PCIe_EVB_User_Guide_V1.1
Date: 2015-06-10

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About the Document
History
Revision
1.0
1.1

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Date

Author

Description

2015-03-03

Radom XIANG

Initial

2015-06-10

Radom XIANG

Deleted +5V adapter parts in EVB accessories

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Contents
About the Document ................................................................................................................................... 2
Contents ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
Table Index ................................................................................................................................................... 4
Figure Index ................................................................................................................................................. 5
1

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1.
Safety Information ................................................................................................................... 7

2

General Overview ................................................................................................................................. 8
2.1.
Scope of the EVB .................................................................................................................... 8
2.2.
Key Features ........................................................................................................................... 8
2.3.
System Overview..................................................................................................................... 9
2.4.
Interface Overview................................................................................................................... 9
2.5.
EVB View ............................................................................................................................... 11
2.6.
EVB Accessories ................................................................................................................... 11

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Interface Application ......................................................................................................................... 13
3.1.
Power Interface ..................................................................................................................... 13
3.2.
USB Device Interface ............................................................................................................ 14
3.3.
Audio Interface ...................................................................................................................... 15
3.3.1. Earphone (J401/J403).................................................................................................... 16
3.3.2. Handset (J404/J402) ...................................................................................................... 18
3.4.
USIM Card Interface .............................................................................................................. 19
3.5.
UART Interface ...................................................................................................................... 21
3.6.
Switch and Button.................................................................................................................. 22
3.7.
Status LEDs ........................................................................................................................... 23
3.8.
Jumpers ................................................................................................................................. 24
3.9.
Test Points ............................................................................................................................. 24

4

Operation of Mini PCIe Module......................................................................................................... 26
4.1.
Power On Mini PCIe Module ................................................................................................. 26
4.2.
Power Off Mini PCIe Module ................................................................................................. 26
4.3.
Reset Mini PCIe Module........................................................................................................ 27
4.4.
Communication via USB or UART Interface ......................................................................... 27
4.4.1. Communication via USB Interface ................................................................................. 27
4.4.2. Communication via UART Interface............................................................................... 27
4.5.
Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................................. 27

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EVB Accessories Assembly ............................................................................................................. 29
Appendix A Reference....................................................................................................................... 30

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Table Index
TABLE 1: FEATURES .......................................................................................................................................... 8
TABLE 2: INTERFACES OF MINI PCIE EVB...................................................................................................... 9
TABLE 3: ACCESSORIES LIST ......................................................................................................................... 11
TABLE 4: PIN ASSIGNMENT OF USB DEVICE INTERFACE J302 ................................................................. 15
TABLE 5: PIN ASSIGNMENT OF J401/J403 .................................................................................................... 17
TABLE 6: PIN ASSIGNMENT OF J404/J402 .................................................................................................... 19
TABLE 7: PIN ASSIGNMENT OF J303 ............................................................................................................. 20
TABLE 8: PIN ASSIGNMENT OF J301 ............................................................................................................. 22

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TABLE 9: DESCRIPTION OF SWITCH AND BUTTON .................................................................................... 23
TABLE 10: DESCRIPTION OF STATUS LEDS ................................................................................................. 24
TABLE 11: JUMPER OPERATION OF J304/J405 ............................................................................................ 24
TABLE 12: TEST POINTS ................................................................................................................................. 25
TABLE 13: INDICATION OF D101 .................................................................................................................... 26
TABLE 14: RELATED DOCUMENTS ................................................................................................................ 30

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Figure Index
FIGURE 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................................... 9
FIGURE 2: EVB TOP VIEW ............................................................................................................................... 11
FIGURE 3: EVB ACCESSORIES ...................................................................................................................... 12
FIGURE 4: SIMPLIFIED POWER SUPPLY SCHEMATIC ................................................................................ 13
FIGURE 5: POWER INTERFACE ..................................................................................................................... 14
FIGURE 6: POWER PLUG ................................................................................................................................ 14
FIGURE 7: CIRCUIT OF USB INTERFACE ...................................................................................................... 15
FIGURE 8: AUDIO CODEC CIRCUIT ............................................................................................................... 16

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FIGURE 9: J401 EARPHONE CIRCUIT ........................................................................................................... 16
FIGURE 10: J403 EARPHONE CIRCUIT ......................................................................................................... 17
FIGURE 11: PIN ASSIGNMENT OF J401/J403 ................................................................................................ 17
FIGURE 12: THE SKETCH OF CTIA AUDIO PLUG ......................................................................................... 18
FIGURE 13: J404 HANDSET CIRCUIT ............................................................................................................ 18
FIGURE 14: J402 HANDSET CIRCUIT ............................................................................................................ 19
FIGURE 15: SIMPLIFIED USIM CARD INTERFACE SCHEMATIC ................................................................. 20
FIGURE 16: PINS ASSIGNMENT OF USIM CARD HOLDER .......................................................................... 20
FIGURE 17: UART BLOCK DIAGRAM ............................................................................................................. 21
FIGURE 18: MAIN UART PORT (J301) ............................................................................................................ 22
FIGURE 19: SWITCH AND BUTTON................................................................................................................ 23
FIGURE 20: STATUS LEDS .............................................................................................................................. 23
FIGURE 21: TEST POINTS............................................................................................................................... 25
FIGURE 22: SELECT THE USB DM PORT TO UPDATE FIRMWARE ............................................................ 28
FIGURE 23: EVB AND ACCESSORIES EQUIPMENT ..................................................................................... 29

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1

Introduction

This document describes the evaluation board of Mini PCIe card. The Mini PCIe evaluation board is an
assistant system integrator for developing and evaluating products based on Quectel Wireless Modules.

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1.1. Safety Information
The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of the operation, such as usage,
service or repair of any cellular terminal or mobile incorporating module. Manufacturers of the cellular
terminal should send the following safety information to users and operating personnel and to incorporate
these guidelines into all manuals supplied with the product. If not so, Quectel does not take on any liability
for customer failure to comply with these precautions.
Full attention must be given to driving at all times in order to reduce the risk of an
accident. Using a mobie while driving (even with a handsfree kit) cause distraction
and can lead to an accident. You must comply with laws and regulations restrcting
the use of wireless devices while driving.

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Switch off the cellular terminal or mobile before boarding an aircraft. Make sure it
switched off. The operation of wireless appliances in an aircraft is forbidden to
prevent interference with communication systems. Consult the airline staff about
the use of wireless devices on boarding the aircraft, if your device offers a Fight
Mode which must be enabled prior to boarding an aircraft.

Switch off your wireless device when in hospitals or clinics or other health care
facilities. These requests are desinged to prevent possible interference with
sentitive medical equipment.

Cellular terminals or mobiles operate over radio frequency signal and cellular
network and cannot be guaranteed to connect in all conditions, for example no
mobile fee or an invalid SIM card. While you are in this condition and need
emergent help, Please Remember using emergency call. In order to make or
receive call, the cellular terminal or mobile must be switched on and in a service
area with adequate cellular signal strength.
Your cellular terminal or mobile contains a transmitter and receiver. When it is ON ,
it receives and transmits radio frequency energy. RF interference can occur if it is
used close to TV set, radio, computer or other electric equipment.
In locations with potencially explosive atmospheres, obey all posted signs to turn
off wireless devices such as your phone or other cellular terminals. Areas with
potencially exposive atmospheres including fuelling areas, below decks on boats,
fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal powders.

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General Overview

Quectel supplies Mini PCIe-EVB kit for designers to develop applications based on Quectel Mini PCIe
module. This EVB can test all functionalities of Quectel Mini PCIe module.

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2.1. Scope of the EVB

Mini PCIe EVB is applicable to the following modules. Please refer to document [3] to obtain more details
for these modules.
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UC20 Mini PCIe
UC15 Mini PCIe
EC20 Mini PCIe

2.2. Key Features
Table 1: Features
Features
Power Supply

Implementation

DC supply 4.5~5.5V typically 5V
VBAT: 3.3V at J202

USIM Card Interface

USIM/SIM card (6 pins) connector with push loading
USIM/SIM card: 3V and 1.8V

Audio Interface

Used for earphone and handset

UART Interface

COM-serial interface for data communication (default 115200bps)
Max. baud rate: 460800bps

USB Interface

USB 2.0

Signal Indication

2 LEDs are available for signal indication

Physical Characteristics

Size: 94 × 58mm

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USIM card holder
J103

J303

W_DISABLE
GND

J402

1

2

J403

J101

J102

Mini PCIe card

COM (UART Port)

J301

5

Audio interface

USB_ON

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VBAT

6

J202

9

3V3

52

1

51

Status LEDs
D103 D101

J304 J405

3V

3V

UART

PCM

1.8V

1.8V

Test points

S201

J201
Power
supply

S101

J404

J401

J302

Power
switch

Micro USB
interface

RESET

Audio interface

Figure 1: System Overview

2.4. Interface Overview

Table 2: Interfaces of Mini PCIe EVB
Reference
Number

Description

J201
(bottom side)

The power jack on the EVB board. Supply voltage typically +5V

S201

Control power supply VBAT ON/OFF

RESET

S101

Reset button. It is used to reset the Mini PCIe module

Micro USB

J302

USB device interface
It can also be used to supply power to EVB board

Audio

J401

Used for Ф3.5mm CTIA earphone by default
Used to test module PCM function

Interface
Power Supply
Power Switch

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J404
(bottom side)

Used for handset
Used to test module PCM function

J402
(bottom side)

Used for handset
Used to test analog audio function of UC15 Mini PCIe only

J403

Used for Ф3.5mm CTIA earphone by default
Used to test analog audio function of UC15 Mini PCIe only

USIM

J303
(bottom side)

USIM/SIM card holder

COM

J301
(bottom side)

UART port

LEDs

Mini PCIe

VBAT

Jumpers

Reserved
Test Points

D103, D101

D103 is VBAT ON/OFF indicator
D101 is used for indicating the status of Mini PCIe module

J101

Mini PCI Express connector for Mini PCIe module

J102

Latch for Mini PCIe module

J202

VBAT voltage testing

J304

Used for matching UART’s level

J405

Used for matching PCM’s level

J103

Reserved for module’s W_DISABLE# and USB_ON function

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Used for UART signals and PCM signals testing

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2.5. EVB View

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Figure 2: EVB Top View

2.6. EVB Accessories

All the items of EVB kit are listed as below. Please contact the supplier if there is something missing.

Table 3: Accessories List
Items

Cables

Description

Quantity

USB to UART converter cable

1

USB cable

1

RF cable

3

Main Antenna

2

GNSS Antenna (passive)

1

Antennas

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Audio

Earphone

1

Disk

USB2.0 to RS232 driver and USB driver disk

1

Other

Bolts and nuts for fixing EVB

1

USB to UART converter cable
Driver disk

Earphone

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Bolts and nuts

GNSS Antenna

USB cable

RF cable

Main Antenna

Figure 3: EVB Accessories

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Interface Application

This chapter describes the hardware interfaces of Mini PCIe EVB, shown as follows:
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Power interface
USB interface
Audio interface
USIM card interface
UART interface

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It also provides information about LEDs, jumper, button and test points to help you use the Mini PCIe
EVB.

3.1. Power Interface

The power supply of Mini PCIe EVB could come from the external input which is connected with power
jack or USB receptacle on the EVB board. The power supply connects to a step-down converter which
can provide the supply voltage (VBAT) required for operating EVB and Mini PCIe module.
Figure 4 shows the simplified power supply schematic, and Figure 5 shows the power interface of Mini
PCIe EVB.

VBAT

U201

S201
Power
switch

3V3

Step-down converter
AAT2138

Power supply to
Mini PCIe module

1.8V

U202

J201

J302

Power jack

USB

3.0V

U203

Figure 4: Simplified Power Supply Schematic

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GND

5V DC Power input

Figure 5: Power Interface

You can also use an extra +5V DC adapter to supply power, shown as Figure 6.

Inner contact

Outer contact

Figure 6: Power Plug

3.2. USB Device Interface

Quectel Mini PCIe module provides a USB 2.0 interface which complies with USB 2.0 standard for
high-speed (480Mbps) functions. It is used for AT command, data transmission, firmware upgrade and
GNSS NMEA output.
Mini PCIe EVB provides a Micro-USB receptacle J302 to connect a host device. The USB data lines
USB_DP and USB_DM are connected directly to the Mini PCIe module. The USB_VBUS line can be used
to supply power for EVB.

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Power supply for EVB

1

USB_VBUS

NM_2pF
USB_DM 36
USB_DP 38
ESD Array

Differential layout

2 USB_DM
3
USB_DP
4
USB_ID
5

GND

GND

J302

J101

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Figure 7: Circuit of USB Interface

Table 4: Pin Assignment of USB Device Interface J302
J302 Pin
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2
3
4
5

Pin Name

Function

USB_VBUS

This pin is used to supply power for EVB

USB_DM

USB serial differential bus (minus)

USB_DP

USB serial differential bus (positive)

USB_ID

Not connected

GND

GND for USB interface

3.3. Audio Interface

Quectel Mini PCIe module provides one digital audio interface (PCM). Mini PCIe EVB is equipped with an
external audio codec called ALC5616, and Figure 8 shows the audio codec circuit.

The Mini PCIe EVB provides several analog audio interfaces. J401 and J404 are used for module PCM
function which is connected through codec ALC5616. J402 and J403 are used for UC15 Mini PCIe analog
audio function only. This chapter gives a detailed introduction on these analog audio interfaces.

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45

R

24

C

PCM_OUT
PCM_IN
I2C_SCL

51

23

47

22

49

21

30

26

32

27

4.7K

I2C_SDA

CODEC

J101

LRCK1
DACDAT1

3
4

HPO_L

20

HPO_R

17

MIC

Earphone

ADCDAT1
LOUTP

SCL

9

Handset

SDA

LOUTN

4.7K

PCM_SYNC

IN2P
IN2N

BCLK1

32
MIC_BIAS

PCM_CLK

MICBIAS1

10

ALC5616

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J405

1.8V or 3.0V

Figure 8: Audio Codec Circuit

3.3.1. Earphone (J401/J403)

A CTIA earphone can be used in audio interface J401 or J403. The name of the corresponding pins had
been marked on the EVB. Figure 9 and Figure 10 show the circuit of audio interface J401 and J403 for
earphone separately.

Differential
layout

CODEC
IN2N 4
IN2P 3

4.7uF

GND GND

33pF 10pF

AGND

GND

ESD
1

HPO_R 17

3

HPO_L 20

5
4
2

Audio Jack

J401

AGND

10pF 10pF 33pF 33pF ESD

ESD

AGND

ALC5616

GND

Figure 9: J401 Earphone Circuit

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Differential
layout

4.7uF

GND GND

GND

33pF 10pF

ESD

UC15 Mini PCIe-MIC_P

3
1

UC15 Mini PCIe-SPK_P

5

3

7

5
4
2

UC15 Mini PCIe-MIC_N

UC15 Mini PCIe-SPK_N

AGND

1

Audio Jack

J403
AGND

10pF 10pF 33pF 33pF ESD

ESD
AGND

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J101

GND

Figure 10: J403 Earphone Circuit

6

5

4

3

2

1

Figure 11: Pin Assignment of J401/J403

Table 5: Pin Assignment of J401/J403
J401/J403 Pin

Pin Name

Function

1

MIC

Microphone input

2

AGND

Dedicated GND for Audio

3

SPK_R

Right channel of stereo audio output

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SPK_L

Left channel of stereo audio output

5, 6

NC

/

The following figure shows the sketch of CTIA audio plug which suits for the audio jack on Mini PCIe EVB.

4
SPK_L
32Ω

3
SPK_R
32Ω

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2 GND

MIC

1

SW

Figure 12: The Sketch of CTIA Audio Plug

3.3.2. Handset (J404/J402)

A handset can be used in audio interface J404 or J402. The name of the corresponding pins had been
marked on the EVB. Figure 13 and Figure 14 show the circuit of audio interface J404 and J402 for
handset separately.

ESD

CODEC

IN2P 3
IN2N 4
LOUTP 9
LOUTN 10

10pF

ESD

33pF 10pF 33pF 10pF 33pF

FB

4
1

3
2

ESD

10pF

ESD

J404

33pF 10pF 33pF 10pF 33pF

ALC5616

Figure 13: J404 Handset Circuit

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ESD
10pF

UC15 Mini PCIe-MIC_P
UC15 Mini PCIe-MIC_N
UC15 Mini PCIe-SPK_P
UC15 Mini PCIe-SPK_N

FB

1
3

ESD

33pF 10pF 33pF 10pF 33pF

4
1

5
7

3
2
ESD

ESD

J402

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10pF

33pF 10pF 33pF 10pF 33pF

J101

Figure 14: J402 Handset Circuit

Table 6: Pin Assignment of J404/J402
J404/J402 Pin
1
2
3
4

Pin Name

Function

MICN

Negative microphone input

SPKN

Negative speaker output

SPKP

Positive speaker output

MICP

Positive microphone input

3.4. USIM Card Interface

The Mini PCIe EVB has a 6-pin push-push type USIM/SIM card (3V or 1.8V) holder J303. Figure 15
shows the simplified interface schematic for J303.

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Push-Push
SIM_VDD 8
SIM_DATA 10

C1 SIM_VDD
C7 SIM_DATA

SIM_CLK 12
SIM_RST 14

C3 SIM_CLK
C2 SIM_RST
SIM_GND
GND

GND

USIM card holder

J303
J101

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Figure 15: Simplified USIM Card Interface Schematic

C1 C2 C3

C5 C6 C7

CD2 CD1

Figure 16: Pins Assignment of USIM Card Holder

Table 7: Pin Assignment of J303
J303 Pin

Signal Name

I/O

C1

SIM_VDD

O

USIM/SIM card power, generated by
the Mini PCIe module

C2

SIM_RST

O

USIM/SIM card reset

C3

SIM_CLK

O

USIM/SIM card clock

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C5

GND

/

Ground

C6

VPP

/

Not connected

C7

SIM_DATA

I/O

Data line, bi-directional

CD1

/

Not connected

CD2

/

Not connected

NOTE

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Mini PCIe module does not support SIM card detection.

3.5. UART Interface

The UART interface COM of the Mini PCIe EVB is intended for the communication between the module
and the host application. This interface can be used for data transmission and AT communication.
The following figure shows the UART block diagram on Mini PCIe EVB.

3.0V or 1.8V from J304

RS232

RS232
Level Match

3.0V

Level
Translator

J301

UART interface

COM
DB9

3.0V or
1.8V

J101

Figure 17: UART Block Diagram

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5

8

4

7

3

6

2

1

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Figure 18: Main UART Port (J301)

Table 8: Pin Assignment of J301
J301 Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Signal Name

I/O

Description

RS232_DCD

O

Data carrier detection

RS232_RXD

I

Receive data

RS232_TXD

O

Transmit data

RS232_DTR

I

Data terminal ready

RS232_GND

/

GND

NC

/

NC

RS232_RTS

I

Request to send

RS232_CTS

O

Clear to send

RS232_RI

O

Ring indicator

3.6. Switch and Button
Mini PCIe EVB comprises a button (S101) and a switch (S201). Figure 19 shows the switch and button.

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S201

S101

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Figure 19: Switch and Button

Table 9: Description of Switch and Button
Reference
S201

S101

Description

Control power supply VBAT ON/OFF.

It is used to reset the Mini PCIe module.
Press the button for more than 150ms and then release to reset the module.
Please note that press time cannot be more than 200ms for UC15 Mini
PCIe, otherwise the module will be powered off.

3.7. Status LEDs

Mini PCIe EVB comprises two status LEDs (D103, D101). Figure 20 shows the position of LEDs.

D103

D101

Figure 20: Status LEDs

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Table 10: Description of Status LEDs
Reference

Description

D103

Indicate the power supply is ready
Bright: VBAT ON
Extinct: VBAT OFF

D101

Indicate the module network registration mode
Bright: registered to network
Extinct: not registered or in airplane mode

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3.8. Jumpers

Mini PCIe EVB provides jumper J304 and jumper J405 to match up the UART’s and PCM’s level with Mini
PCIe module. The following table shows the jumper operation of J304/J405.

Table 11: Jumper Operation of J304/J405
Module Interface Level

Jumper J304

Jumper J405

3.3V UART Level

Connects UART and 3V

/

1.8V UART Level

Connects UART and 1.8V

/

3.3V PCM Level

/

Connects PCM to 3V

1.8V PCM Level

/

Connects PCM to 1.8V

NOTES
1.
2.

By default, Jumper J304 is set to UART and 3V, and Jumper J405 is set to PCM and 1.8V.
If you want to enable W_DISABLE# function, please connect W_DISABLE and GND by the reserved
Jumper J103.

3.9. Test Points
Mini PCIe EVB provides some test points for some signals. It can help to obtain the corresponding
waveform.

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Figure 21: Test Points

Table 12: Test Points
Test Points Name

Description

TXD

Connected directly to Mini PCIe UART’s TXD

CTS
DTR
RXD
RTS
DCD
RI
PCM_CLK
PCM_SYNC
PCM_OUT
PCM_IN
D-

Connected directly to Mini PCIe UART’s RTS

Connected directly to Mini PCIe UART’s DTR

Connected directly to Mini PCIe UART’s RXD
Connected directly to Mini PCIe UART’s CTS

Connected directly to Mini PCIe UART’s DCD
Connected directly to Mini PCIe UART’s RI

Connected directly to Mini PCIe PCM’s PCM_CLK

Connected directly to Mini PCIe PCM’s PCM_SYNC
Connected directly to Mini PCIe PCM’s PCM_OUT
Connected directly to Mini PCIe PCM’s PCM_IN

Connected directly to Mini PCIe USB’s USB_DM

D+

Connected directly to Mini PCIe USB’s USB_DP

VBAT

Connected directly to the output of AAT2138

GND

Ground

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Operation of Mini PCIe Module

4.1. Power On Mini PCIe Module

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1. Connect the Mini PCIe module to the connector J101 on Mini PCIe EVB, charge with USB cable or
+5V power adapter and insert SIM card to J303.
2. Switch S201 to ON state, D103 will be light and indicates power supply for EVB is ready. The module
will be powered on automatically. D101 (NET_STATUS) will be light after the module registered to the
network successfully.

Table 13: Indication of D101
Reference
D101
NET_STATUS

State

Description

Always ON

Registered to network

Always OFF

Others

4.2. Power Off Mini PCIe Module

There are two ways to power off Mini PCIe module.

One way is to execute AT command AT+QPOWD (Refer to document [2]). It is the best and safest
approach. It logs off the network and saves data before shutdown. But Mini PCIe module will be powered
on again after shutdown.
The other way is to switch S201 (POWER) to OFF state directly, but this way is not recommended. Please
switch S201 to OFF after shutting down the module by executing AT command AT+QPOWD.

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4.3. Reset Mini PCIe Module
The emergency restart option is only used in case of emergency. For example, the software does not
respond for more than 5 seconds due to some serious problems.
Pressing the key S101 for more than 150ms then releasing will reset the Mini PCIe module. This may
cause the loss of information stored in the memory since the reset has been initialized.

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4.4. Communication via USB or UART Interface
4.4.1. Communication via USB Interface
1.
2.
3.

Power on the Mini PCIe module.
Connect EVB and PC with USB cable through USB interface, refer to document [1] to install USB
driver from the Driver Disk.
Configure AT Command Window, select correct communication port, and operate the Mini PCIe
module via AT commands.

4.4.2. Communication via UART Interface
1.
2.
3.
4.

Install the USB-to-RS232 driver from the Driver Disk.
Connect the UART interface to PC with USB-to-RS232 converter cable.
Configure AT Command configuration tool, set correct baud rate (such as 115200bps) and COM
number which can be checked by the Device Manager on PC.
Power on the Mini PCIe module and operate the module via AT commands.

4.5. Firmware Upgrade

Mini PCIe Module upgrades firmware via USB port by default, please follow the procedures below to
upgrade firmware.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Open the firmware upgrade tool “QFlash” in the PC and power on the Mini PCIe module.
Click the “COM Port” dropdown list and select the USB DM port.
Click the “Load FW Files” button to choose the firmware document package.
Click the “Start” button to upgrade the firmware.

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Figure 22: Select the USB DM Port to Update Firmware

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EVB Accessories Assembly

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Figure 23: EVB and Accessories Equipment

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Appendix A Reference

Table 14: Related Documents
SN

Document Name

Remark

[1]

Quectel_XX_Drivers_for_Windows_Installation
_Guide

XX represents UC20, UC15 and EC20 etc.
Install USB driver of module in Windows
XP/Vista/7/8.

[2]

Quectel_XX_AT_Commands_Manual

XX represents UC20, UC15 and EC20 etc.

[3]

Quectel_XX_Mini_PCIe_Hardware_Design

XX represents UC20, UC15 and EC20 etc.

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