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UMTS<E EVB
User Guide
UMTS/HSPA/LTE Module Series
Rev. UMTS<E_EVB_User_Guide_V2.0
Date: 2017-01-12

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Tel: +86 21 5108 6236
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About the Document
History
Revision
1.0
1.1

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Date

Author

Description

2015-03-03

Huik LI

Initial

2015-06-10

Radom XIANG

Deleted +5V adapter parts in EVB accessories
1.

2.
3.

2.0

2017-01-12

Allen WANG

4.
5.
6.
7.

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Added applicable modules of the EVB:
EC25, EC21, EC20 R2.0, FC20 series and
EG95
Added the description of UMTS<E TE-A
interface (Chapter 4.2)
Added the description of Wi-Fi & Ethernet
TE-A interface (Chapter 4.3)
Added the description of digital audio codec
board interface (Chapter 4.5.1)
Added the description of SD card interface
(Chapter 4.7)
Added a Wi-Fi antenna and two codec boards
into EVB accessories
Added procedures for power on/off Wi-Fi
modules in Chapter 5

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Contents
About the Document ................................................................................................................................ 2
Contents .................................................................................................................................................... 3
Table Index ............................................................................................................................................... 5
Figure Index .............................................................................................................................................. 6
1

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

2

General Overview .............................................................................................................................. 9
2.1.
Applicable Modules ............................................................................................................... 9
2.2.
Key Features ........................................................................................................................ 9
2.3.
Interface Overview ...............................................................................................................11
2.4.
Top View of EVB ................................................................................................................. 13
2.5.
EVB Kit Accessories ........................................................................................................... 14

3

EVB Kit Accessories Assembly ..................................................................................................... 16

4

Interface Application ....................................................................................................................... 17
4.1.
Power Interface (J201/J801) ............................................................................................... 17
4.2.
UMTS<E TE-A Interface ................................................................................................. 18
4.3.
Wi-Fi & Ethernet TE-A Interface .......................................................................................... 19
4.4.
USB Interface (J801) .......................................................................................................... 21
4.5.
Audio Interfaces .................................................................................................................. 22
4.5.1. Digital Audio Codec Board Interface (J501) ................................................................. 22
4.5.2. Analog Audio Interfaces (J603/J601/J602) .................................................................. 23
4.5.2.1. Loud Speaker Interface (J603) ........................................................................... 23
4.5.2.2. Earphone Interface (J601) .................................................................................. 24
4.5.2.3. Handset Interface (J602) .................................................................................... 25
4.6.
USIM Card Interface (J702) ................................................................................................ 27
4.7.
SD Card Interface (J701) .................................................................................................... 29
4.8.
UART Interfaces (J401/J402) .............................................................................................. 30
4.9.
Switches and Buttons ......................................................................................................... 32
4.10.
Status Indication LEDs ........................................................................................................ 33
4.11.
Test Points .......................................................................................................................... 34

5

Operation Procedures Illustration ................................................................................................. 38
5.1.
Power on UMTS<E and Wi-Fi Modules .......................................................................... 38
5.2.
Communication Via USB or UART Interface ....................................................................... 39
5.2.1. Communication via USB Interface ............................................................................... 39
5.2.2. Communication via UART Interface ............................................................................. 40
5.3.
Firmware Upgrade .............................................................................................................. 41
5.4.
Reset UMTS<E Modules ................................................................................................ 41
5.5.
Power off UMTS<E and Wi-Fi Modules .......................................................................... 42

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Appendix A References .................................................................................................................. 43

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Table Index
TABLE 1: KEY FEATURES ................................................................................................................................. 9
TABLE 2: INTERFACES OF UMTS<E EVB................................................................................................... 11
TABLE 3: ACCESSORIES LIST ........................................................................................................................ 14
TABLE 4: PIN DEFINITION OF J801 ................................................................................................................ 21
TABLE 5: PIN DEFINITION OF J601 ................................................................................................................ 25
TABLE 6: PIN DEFINITION OF J602 ................................................................................................................ 27
TABLE 7: PIN DEFINITION OF J702 ................................................................................................................ 28
TABLE 8: PIN DEFINITION OF J401 ................................................................................................................ 31

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TABLE 9: PIN DEFINITION OF J402 ................................................................................................................ 31
TABLE 10: DESCRIPTION OF SWITCHES AND BUTTONS ........................................................................... 32
TABLE 11: DESCRIPTION OF STATUS INDICATION LEDS ........................................................................... 33
TABLE 12: PIN DEFINITION OF J803, J804, J805 AND J806 ......................................................................... 35
TABLE 13: INDICATION OF D206 AND D208 .................................................................................................. 39
TABLE 14: RELATED DOCUMENTS ................................................................................................................ 43
TABLE 15: TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ...................................................................................................... 43

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Figure Index
FIGURE 1: UMTS<E EVB INTERFACE OVERVIEW (UNIT: MM)................................................................. 11
FIGURE 2: UMTS<E EVB TOP VIEW .......................................................................................................... 13
FIGURE 3: EVB KIT ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................... 14
FIGURE 4: UMTS<E EVB KIT ACCESSORIES ASSEMBLY ....................................................................... 16
FIGURE 5: POWER SUPPLY FOR UMTS<E EVB....................................................................................... 17
FIGURE 6: POWER INTERFACE ..................................................................................................................... 18
FIGURE 7: POWER PLUG DESIGN ................................................................................................................. 18
FIGURE 8: CONNECTION BETWEEN UMTS<E TE-A AND EVB ............................................................... 19

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FIGURE 9: SIMPLIFIED FC20 TE-A INTERFACE SCHEMATIC ...................................................................... 20
FIGURE 10: CONNECTION BETWEEN FC20 TE-A AND EVB ....................................................................... 20
FIGURE 11: REFERENCE CIRCUIT DESIGN FOR USB DEVICE INTERFACE ............................................. 21
FIGURE 12: DIGITAL AUDIO CODEC CIRCUIT .............................................................................................. 22
FIGURE 13: CONNECTION BETWEEN CODEC BOARD AND EVB .............................................................. 23
FIGURE 14: REFERENCE CIRCUIT DESIGN FOR LOUD SPEAKER INTERFACE J603 ............................. 23
FIGURE 15: REFERENCE CIRCUIT DESIGN FOR EARPHONE INTERFACE J601 ..................................... 24
FIGURE 16: PIN ASSIGNMENTS OF J601 ...................................................................................................... 24
FIGURE 17: SKETCH OF AUDIO PLUG .......................................................................................................... 25
FIGURE 18: REFERENCE CIRCUIT DESIGN FOR HANDSET INTERFACE J602 ........................................ 26
FIGURE 19: PIN ASSIGNMENTS OF J602 ...................................................................................................... 26
FIGURE 20: SIMPLIFIED INTERFACE SCHEMATIC FOR USIM CARD CONNECTOR J702........................ 27
FIGURE 21: PIN ASSIGNMENTS OF J702 ...................................................................................................... 28
FIGURE 22: SIMPLIFIED INTERFACE SCHEMATIC FOR SD CARD INTERFACE J701............................... 29
FIGURE 23: PIN ASSIGNMENTS OF J701 ...................................................................................................... 29
FIGURE 24: UART BLOCK DIAGRAM ............................................................................................................. 30
FIGURE 25: PIN ASSIGNMENTS OF J401 ...................................................................................................... 30
FIGURE 26: PIN ASSIGNMENTS OF J402 ...................................................................................................... 31
FIGURE 27: S901 SWITCH .............................................................................................................................. 32
FIGURE 28: S201 SWITCH AND S301/S302/S303 BUTTONS ....................................................................... 32
FIGURE 29: STATUS INDICATION LEDS ........................................................................................................ 33
FIGURE 30: TEST POINTS J803, J805 AND J806........................................................................................... 34
FIGURE 31: TEST POINT J804 ........................................................................................................................ 35
FIGURE 32: USB PORTS ................................................................................................................................. 39
FIGURE 33: QCOM WINDOW CONFIGURATION WHEN CONNECTING USB PORT .................................. 40
FIGURE 34: USB SERIAL PORT ...................................................................................................................... 40
FIGURE 35: QCOM WINDOW CONFIGURATION WHEN CONNECTING USB SERIAL PORT .................... 40
FIGURE 36: CONFIGURATIONS FOR FIRMWARE UPGRADE ..................................................................... 41

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Introduction

This document describes how to use the evaluation board of UMTS<E modules and Wi-Fi modules. It
is an assistant tool for engineers to develop and test Quectel UMTS, LTE and Wi-Fi 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 UMTS<E and Wi-Fi modules.
Manufacturers of the cellular terminal should send the following safety information to users and operating
personnel, and incorporate these guidelines into all manuals supplied with the product. If not so, Quectel
assumes no liability for the customer‟s 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 mobile while driving (even with a handsfree kit) causes
distraction and can lead to an accident. You must comply with laws and regulations
restricting the use of wireless devices while driving.

Switch off the cellular terminal or mobile before boarding an aircraft. Make sure it is
switched off. The operation of wireless appliances in an aircraft is forbidden, so as
to prevent interference with communication systems. Consult the airline staff about
the use of wireless devices on boarding the aircraft, if your device offers an
Airplane Mode which must be enabled prior to boarding an aircraft.
Switch off your wireless device when in hospitals, clinics or other health care
facilities. These requests are designed to prevent possible interference with
sensitive medical equipment.

Cellular terminals or mobiles operating over radio frequency signal and cellular
network cannot be guaranteed to connect in all conditions, for example no mobile
fee or with an invalid USIM/SIM card. While you are in this condition and need
emergent help, please remember using emergency call. In order to make or
receive a call, the cellular terminal or mobile must be switched on and in a service
area with adequate cellular signal strength.

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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 potentially explosive atmospheres, obey all posted signs to turn
off wireless devices such as your phone or other cellular terminals. Areas with
potentially explosive atmospheres include 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, etc.

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General Overview

Quectel supplies UMTS<E EVB for designers to develop applications based on Quectel UMTS<E
modules and Wi-Fi modules. This EVB can test basic functionalities of these modules.

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2.1. Applicable Modules

UMTS<E EVB is applicable to the following module models.
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UC20
UGxx 1)
EC2x 2)
FC20 series 3)
EG95

NOTES
1.
2.
3.

1)

UGxx contains UG35, UG95 and UG96.
EC2x contains EC25, EC21, EC20 and EC20 R2.0.
3)
FC20 series (hereinafter FC20 simply) includes both FC20 and FC20-N.
2)

2.2. Key Features

The following table describes the detailed features of UMTS<E EVB.

Table 1: Key Features
Features

Implementation

Power Supply

DC supply: 4.5~5.5V, typically: 5V
VBAT: 3.8V for J103

UMTS<E TE-A Interface

Support Quectel UMTS<E modules: UC20/UGxx/EC2x/EG95

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Wi-Fi & Ethernet TE-A
Interface

Support Quectel Wi-Fi modules: FC20

SD Interface

Support SD card

USIM Card Interface

Support USIM/SIM card insertion detection
Support USIM/SIM card: 3.0V and 1.8V


Audio Interfaces



One digital audio codec board interface
Support Realteck ALC5616 and TI Codec TLV320AIC3104
Three analog interfaces used for loud speaker, earphone and
handset

UART Interfaces

Two UART interfaces:
 COM1: serial interface for data communication
Max baud rate: 460,800bps;
 COM2: serial interface for debug purpose
Max baud rate: 3Mbps

USB Interface

USB 2.0

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Signal Indication

5 LEDs are available for signal indication

KEY Interfaces

Power Switch (S201), PWRKEY (S302), RESET (S303), PWRDWN_N
(S301), BT Function Switch (S901)

Physical Characteristics

Size: 146.4mm × 115.0mm

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J701

60Pin

J102

60Pin

FC20 TE-A

SD card

100Pin

UC20 TE-A

J901

J902

S901

UGxx TE-A
EC2x TE-A
EG95 TE-A

J805

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J402

COM1 (MAIN)

COM2 (DBG)

J101 100Pin

J401

J803

J804

J806

115

Test Point

60Pin

Codec board
interface

J103 VBAT

Test Points

J501

D209 D205 D207 D208 D206

Micro USB
interface

PWRKEY

RESET
S303

S302

J801

Handset

PWRDWN_N
S301

J601

GND

J602

J702

USIM/SIM
card
connector

J201

Earphone

J302

Power
switch
S201

Power
supply

146.4

Figure 1: UMTS<E EVB Interface Overview (Unit: mm)

Table 2: Interfaces of UMTS<E EVB
Interface

Power Supply

Power Switch

1)

Reference No.

Description

J201
(bottom side)

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

J801

USB_VBUS supplies voltage typically: +5V

S201

Control power supply VBAT ON/OFF

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S302

Power key (push button)
Used to turn on/off the UMTS<E module

J302

Jumper is used to connect PWRKEY to GND

PWRDWN_N

S301

Used to turn off the UMTS<E module 2)

RESET

S303

Reset button (push button). It is used to reset the UMTS<E
module

S901

Switched to the left: connect FC20's BT interface (UART,
PCM) to EC2x modules, for testing the BT function of FC20.
Switched to the right: connect the main UART and codec
board interfaces on EVB to UMTS<E module, for testing
the module's main UART functions, and the codec„s PCM
function.

J801

USB device interface

J501

Codec board interface

J603

Used for loud speaker
Used to test the analog audio function of UMTS<E module

J601

Used for earphone
Used to test the analog audio function of UMTS<E module

J602
(bottom side)

Used for handset
Used to test the analog audio function of UMTS<E module

J702

USIM card connector

J401
(bottom side)

Main UART port

J402
(bottom side)

Debug UART port

D209, D205,
D207, D208, D206

D209 is VBAT ON/OFF indicator.
D205 is used for indicating whether the UMTS<E module is
powered on.
D207 is used for indicating whether UMTS<E module is in
sleep mode.
D208 and D206 are used for indicating the network status of
UMTS<E module.

J101, J102

Connectors of UMTS<E TE-A

Wi-Fi & Ethernet
TE-A Interface

J901, J902

Connectors of Wi-Fi & Ethernet TE-A

SD Card

J701

SD card connector

VBAT

J103

Jumper used for VBAT voltage test

PWRKEY

BT Function
Switch

Micro USB

Audio

USIM
COM1
COM2

Status Indication
LEDs

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Test Points

J803, J804, J805,
J806

Test pins

NOTES
1.
2.

1)

The power supply information in above table is for UMTS<E modules. For the detailed
information of power supply for Wi-Fi modules, please refer to Chapter 4.1 and Chapter 4.3.
2)
This function is only supported by UG35, UG95 and UG96 modules.

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2.4. Top View of EVB

The top view of the UMTS<E EVB is shown as following figure.

Figure 2: UMTS<E EVB Top View

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2.5. EVB Kit Accessories
All accessories of the UMTS<E EVB kit are listed as below.

Driver disk

USB to UART converter cable

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Wi-Fi
Main
Antennas Antenna

Bolts and
nuts

Codec boards

RF cables

USB cable

GNSS
Antenna

Earphone

Figure 3: EVB Kit Accessories

Table 3: Accessories List
Items

Cables

Antennas

Description

Quantity

USB to UART converter cable

1

USB cable

1

RF cables

4

Main Antennas

2

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GNSS Antenna (passive)

1

Wi-Fi Antenna

1

Audio

Earphone

1

Disk

USB 2.0 to RS232 driver and USB driver disk

1

Codec Boards

ALC5616 and TLV320AIC3104 codec boards

2

Others

Bolts and nuts for fixing EVB

1

Instruction Sheet

A sheet of paper giving instructions for EVB
connection, details of EVB accessories, etc.

1

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The main antenna can also be used for diversity reception.

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EVB Kit Accessories Assembly

The following figure shows the EVB Kit accessories assembly.

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Figure 4: UMTS<E EVB Kit Accessories Assembly

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Interface Application

This chapter describes the hardware interfaces of UMTS<E EVB, shown as follows:
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Power interface
UMTS<E TE-A interface
Wi-Fi & Ethernet TE-A interface
USB interface
Audio interfaces
USIM card interface
SD card interface
UART interfaces

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It also provides information about the buttons, switch, status indication LEDs and test points to help
customers use the UMTS<E EVB.

4.1. Power Interface (J201/J801)

The UMTS<E EVB can be powered by an external power adapter through connecting with the power
jack (J201) or USB receptacle (J801) on the EVB. The power adapter connects to a step-down converter
which can provide the supply voltage (VBAT) required for operating the EVB and the module.
The following two figures show the simplified power supply schematic and the power interface of Quectel
UMTS<E EVB.

J801
USB
interface

1.8V

U301
LDO

Power supply for
Wi-Fi module

S201

3.3V

U303
LDO

J201
Power
supply

Power
switch

U201
TPS54319

U302
LDO

2.85V

Power supply for
SD Card

J103
VBAT

Power supply for
UMTS<E module

Step-down converter

Figure 5: Power Supply for UMTS<E EVB

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5V DC power supply

Figure 6: Power Interface

Before connecting the power supply, customers have to select a proper DC power adapter to supply
power for the UMTS<E EVB, and the power plug design of the adapter is shown as below.

Inner contact

Outer contact

Figure 7: Power Plug Design

4.2. UMTS<E TE-A Interface

The UMTS<E TE-A interface supports UC20/UGxx/EC2x/EG95 modules, and includes two BTB
connectors named J101 and J102, respectively. UMTS<E TE-A is connected to the EVB via the two
connectors. With UMTS<E modules, customers can easily design wireless communication products.
The following figure shows the connection between UMTS<E TE-A and EVB.

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J102

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J101

Figure 8: Connection between UMTS<E TE-A and EVB

4.3. Wi-Fi & Ethernet TE-A Interface

The Wi-Fi & Ethernet TE-A interface supports FC20 modules, and includes two BTB connectors named
J901 and J902, respectively. Wi-Fi & Ethernet TE-A (FC20 TE-A) is connected to the EVB via the two
connectors. The interface allows customers to easily test the Wi-Fi function of EC2x modules or to
develop applications with Wi-Fi function.
The following two figures show the connection between FC20 TE-A and EVB.

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GND
16

SGMII_RX_M 16
SGMII_RX_P 18

SGMII_RX_M
18 SGMII_RX_P
22
SGMII_TX_M
24
SGMII_TX_P
28 SGMII_MDIO_DAT

SGMII_TX_M 22
24
SGMII_TX_P
SGMII_MDIO_DAT 28
SGMII_MDIO_CLK 32

32 SGMII_MDIO_CLK

36
SGMII_RST_N
SGMII_INT_N 38
42
SDIO_CMD
46
SDIO_CLK
50
SDIO_D0
52
SDIO_D1
54
SDIO_D2
56
SDIO_D3

J901

GND

36 SGMII_RST_N
38 SGMII_INT_N
42 SDIO_CMD
46 SDIO_CLK
50
52
54

SDIO_D0
SDIO_D1

GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND

1

1

2

2

3

3

4

4

27

27

28

28

29

29

30

30

43

43

44

44

57

57

58
GND
59
GND
60
GND

GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND

GND
58
GND
59
GND
60
GND

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VDD_3V3_FC20

56

VDD_1V8

SDIO_D2
SDIO_D3

FC20 TE-A

J902

Figure 9: Simplified FC20 TE-A Interface Schematic

J902

J901

Figure 10: Connection Between FC20 TE-A and EVB

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4.4. USB Interface (J801)
Quectel UMTS<E module provides a USB interface which complies with USB 2.0 standard for
high-speed (480Mbps), full-speed (12Mbps) and low-speed (1.5Mbps) functions. The interface is used for
AT command communication, data transmission, firmware upgrade and GNSS NEMA output.
The UMTS<E EVB provides a Micro-USB interface J801 for connection with a host device. The USB
data lines USB_DP and USB_DM are connected directly to the UMTS<E module. The USB_VBUS line
can be used for USB connection detection and EVB power supply.

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The following figure is a reference circuit design for the USB device interface.

Figure 11: Reference Circuit Design for USB Device Interface

Table 4: Pin Definition of J801
Pin No.

Pin Name

Function

USB_VBUS

Used for USB connection detection and power supply for
EVB

2

USB_DM

USB serial differential bus (minus)

3

USB_DP

USB serial differential bus (positive)

4

USB_ID

USB ID bus for host or device

5

GND

GND for USB interface

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4.5. Audio Interfaces
Quectel UMTS<E EVB provides one digital audio codec board interface (PCM) J501 and three analog
audio interfaces J601, J602 and J603. This chapter gives a detailed introduction on these audio
interfaces.

4.5.1. Digital Audio Codec Board Interface (J501)
The UMTS<E EVB supports two different kinds of external digital audio codecs named ALC5616 and
TLV320AIC3104. The codec circuit is assembled on an independent small board which can be
interconnected with EVB by the BTB connector J501.

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Customers can select different codecs according to their own application demands, and also can use AT

command to switch between codecs. For example, AT+QDAI=3 is used to switch codec from
TLV320AIC3104 to ALC5616, and AT+QDAI=5 is used to switch codec from ALC5616 to
TLV320AIC3104. For more details about the AT commands, please refer to document [4] and
document [5].
The following figure shows a reference circuit design for digital audio codecs, and Figure 13 shows the
connection between codec board and EVB.

PCM_CLK

R

ALC5616/TLV3104

PCM_SYNC
PCM_OUT
PCM_IN

LRCK

DACDAT1
ADCDAT1

I2C_SCL

SCL
SDA

4.7K

I2C_SDA

4.7K

MIC_BIAS
IN2P
IN2N

BCLK

C

J501

BTB CON

MIC_BIAS

BTB CON

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U101

1
4
6
5
3
2

HPO_L
HPO_R

J602 MIC

J601

J602
speaker

LOUDL/P
LOUDR/N

J501

VDD_EXT

J603

NCP2823

Figure 12: Digital Audio Codec Circuit

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Codec board

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EVB

Figure 13: Connection between Codec Board and EVB

4.5.2. Analog Audio Interfaces (J603/J601/J602)
4.5.2.1. Loud Speaker Interface (J603)

Audio interface J603 is designed for loud speaker and the following figure shows a reference design of
loud speaker with an external Class-D audio amplifier.
Close to speaker
GND

U101

J501

10pF

Differential layout

Amplifier
circuit

Codec
LOUDL/P
ALC5616/T
LV3104

LOUDR/N

33pF

ESD

FB

J603

C1
C2

NCP2823

FB

ESD

10pF

BTB CON

33pF

GND

Figure 14: Reference Circuit Design for Loud Speaker Interface J603

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4.5.2.2. Earphone Interface (J601)
Audio interface J601 is designed for earphones. The names of corresponding pins on EVB are shown in
Figure 16. A reference circuit designs for earphone interfaces J601 is shown as following figure.

Differential layout

GND

Close to Socket
AGND

GND

GND

GND

J501

U101

ESD
10pF

MIC_N

33pF 4.7uF 75pF 15pF

AGND

MIC_P

Codec
ALC5616
TLV3104

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0R

22uF
22uF

NM_0R

Close to Socket

SPK_L

SPK_R

10pF

AGND

33pF

2
4
6
5
3
1

10pF 33pF

J601

Audio Jack

BTB CON

NM_0R

ESD

0R

MIC_P

AGND

GND

Figure 15: Reference Circuit Design for Earphone Interface J601

Figure 16: Pin Assignments of J601

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Table 5: Pin Definition of J601
Pin No.

Pin Name

Description

1

MIC

Microphone input

2

AGND

Dedicated GND for audio

3

SPK_R

Right channel of stereo audio output

4

SPK_L

Left channel of stereo audio output

5, 6

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NC

Not connected

The following figure shows the sketch design of audio plug which suits for the audio jack on UMTS<E
EVB.

4

SPK_L
32Ω

3

SPK_R
32Ω

2 GND

MIC

1

SW

Figure 17: Sketch of Audio Plug

4.5.2.3. Handset Interface (J602)

Audio interface J602 is designed for handsets. The names of corresponding pins on EVB are shown in
Figure 19. A reference circuit design for handset interfaces J602 is shown below.

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U101

J501
ESD

Codec
ALC5616
TLV3104

10pF

ESD

33pF 10pF 33pF 10pF 33pF

J602

FB
IN2P
IN2N

4
1

LOUDL/P
LOUDR/N

3
2
ESD
10pF

ESD

33pF 10pF 33pF 10pF 33pF

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BTB CON

Figure 18: Reference Circuit Design for Handset Interface J602

2

4

3

1

Figure 19: Pin Assignments of J602

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Table 6: Pin Definition of J602
Pin No.

Pin Name

Function

1

MICN

Negative microphone input

2

SPKN

Negative loud speaker output

3

SPKP

Positive loud speaker output

4

MICP

Positive microphone input

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4.6. USIM Card Interface (J702)

The UMTS<E EVB has a 6-pin push-push type USIM card (3V or 1.8V) connector J702. The following
figure shows the simplified interface schematic for J702.

Push-Push

USIM_VDD 12
USIM_DATA 10
USIM_CLK

USIM_RST

USIM_PRESENCE

C1 USIM_VDD
C7 USIM_DATA

8

C3 USIM_CLK
C2 USIM_RST

6

14

CD2

CD1

GND

J101

USIM_PRE.

USIM_GND USIM card connector
J702

Figure 20: Simplified Interface Schematic for USIM Card Connector J702

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The following figure shows the pin assignments of J702.

CD1 CD2

C7C3 C6 C2 C5C1

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C3 C2 C1

Figure 21: Pin Assignments of J702

Table 7: Pin Definition of J702
Pin No.

Signal Name

I/O

Function

USIM_VDD

PO

USIM card power supply, provided by
UMTS<E EVB

USIM_RST

DO

USIM card reset

USIM_CLK

DO

USIM card clock

GND

/

Ground

VPP

/

Not connected

C7

USIM_DATA

I/O

Data line, bi-directional

CD1

GND

GND

USIM card insertion detection

CD2

USIM_PRESENCE

I

USIM card insertion detection.
Support low level detection.

C1
C2
C3
C5
C6

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4.7. SD Card Interface (J701)
The UMTS<E EVB provides an SD card interface that supports maximally 32GB micro SD card. With
the SD card interface, customers can easily enhance the memory capacity of modules.
The following figure shows the simplified interface schematic for J701.
VDD_3V3
SD1_DATA2 29
SD1_DATA3 28

1

DAT2

2

CD/DAT3

SD1_CMD 33

3

CMD

4

VDD

5

CLK

6

VSS

7

DAT0

8

DAT1

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SD1_CLK

32

SD1_DATA0 31
SD1_DATA1 30

J101

SD card
connector

GND

J701

Figure 22: Simplified Interface Schematic for SD Card Interface J701

12 34 5678

Figure 23: Pin Assignments of J701

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4.8. UART Interfaces (J401/J402)
The UMTS<E EVB offers two UART interfaces: COM1 (Main UART port J401 and J402) and COM2
(Debug UART port).
COM1 of UMTS<E EVB is intended for the communication between the module and the host
application. It can be used for data transmission and AT command communication.
COM2 supports 115,200bps baud rate. It can be used for Linux console and log output.

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The following figure shows the block diagram of UART on UMTS<E EVB.
J401

U401

COM1
DB9

RS232

RS232
Level Match

U403

3.0V

3.0V/1.8V
Level Translator

1.8V

UMTS<E
Module

COM2
DB9

RS232

J402

RS232
Level Match

3.0V

3.0V/1.8V
Transistor Level
Translator

1.8V

J101

U402

Figure 24: UART Block Diagram

The following two figures show the pin assignments of J401 and J402.

9 8 7 6
4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5

Figure 25: Pin Assignments of J401

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Table 8: Pin Definition of J401
Pin No.

Signal Name

I/O

Description

1

RS232_DCD

DO

Data carrier detection

2

RS232_RXD

DI

Receive data

3

RS232_TXD

DO

Transmit data

4

RS232_DTR

DI

Data terminal ready

5
6
7
8
9

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RS232_GND

/

GND

NC

/

Not connected

RS232_RTS

DI

Request to send

RS232_CTS

DO

Clear to send

RS232_RI

DO

Ring indicator

1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9

Figure 26: Pin Assignments of J402

Table 9: Pin Definition of J402
Pin No.

Signal Name

I/O

Description

2

RS232_RXD

DI

Receive Data

3

RS232_TXD

DO

Transmit data

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4.9. Switches and Buttons
The UMTS<E EVB includes two switches (S201 and S901) and three buttons (S301, S302 and S303),
as shown in the following figures.

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S901

Figure 27: S901 Switch

S302

S201

S303

S301

Figure 28: S201 Switch and S301/S302/S303 Buttons

Table 10: Description of Switches and Buttons
Reference No.

Description

S201

Control power supply VBAT ON/OFF

S901

Switched to the left: connect FC20's BT interface (UART, PCM) to EC2x
modules, for testing the BT function of FC20.
Switched to the right: connect the main UART and codec board interfaces

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on EVB to UMTS<E module, for testing the module's main UART
functions, and the codec„s PCM function.
S302

Used to turn on/off the UMTS<E module

S303

Used to reset the UMTS<E module

S301

Used to turn off the UMTS<E module 1)

NOTE
1)

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This function is only supported by UG35, UG95 and UG96 modules.

4.10. Status Indication LEDs

The UMTS<E EVB comprises five status indication LEDs (D209, D205, D207, D208 and D206). The
following figure shows the positions of these LEDs.

D209

D205

D207

D208

D206

Figure 29: Status Indication LEDs

Table 11: Description of Status Indication LEDs
Reference No.

Description

D209

Indicates the power supply for UMTS<E module is ready
Bright: VBAT ON
Extinct: VBAT OFF

D205

Indicates the operation status of UMTS<E module

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Bright: the module is powered on
Extinct: the module is powered down
D207

Indicate the sleep status of UMTS<E module
Bright: the module is in sleep mode
Extinct: the module is not in sleep mode

D208, D206

Indicate the network status of UMTS<E module, for detailed information please refer
to document [2].

4.11. Test Points

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The UMTS<E EVB provides a series of test points for some signals. They can help customers to obtain
the corresponding waveform. The following two figures show test points J803, J804, J805 and J806.

J806

J803

J805

1

2

1

2

1

2

3

4

3

4

3

4

5

6

5

6

5

6

7

8

7

8

7

8

9

10

9

10

9

10

Figure 30: Test Points J803, J805 and J806

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9

7 5

3 1

10

8 6

4 2

J804

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Figure 31: Test Point J804

Table 12: Pin Definition of J803, J804, J805 and J806
J803 Pin No.

Pin Name

Description

DTR_TEST

Data terminal ready test pins

POWER_EN

VBAT enable pin

PWRKEY_3.0V

PWRKEY_3.0V test pin

RESET_3.0V

RESET_3.0V test pin

VDD_EXT

Connected directly to VDD_EXT of UMTS<E module

POWER_OFF_3.0V

Used to power off UGxx modules

SPI_MRDY

RESERVED

SPI_SRDY

RESERVED

Pin Name

Description

1

VDD_3.0V

3.0V power supply from U302

2

PCM_SYNC

Connected directly to PCM_SYNC of UMTS<E module

3

VDD_1V8

1.8V power supply from U301

4

PCM_IN

Connected directly to PCM_IN of UMTS<E module

1,3,5
2
4
6
7
8
9
10
J804 Pin No.

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5

I2C_SDA

Connected directly to I2C_SDA of UMTS<E module

6

PCM_OUT

Connected directly to PCM_OUT of UMTS<E module

7

I2C_SCL

Connected directly to I2C_SCL of UMTS<E module

8

PCM_CLK

Connected directly to PCM_CLK of UMTS<E module

9

CLK_OUT

RESERVED

10

GND

Ground

J805 Pin No.

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Pin Name

Description

WAKE_IN

Connected directly to WAKE_IN of UMTS<E module

SPI_CS_N

Connected directly to SPI_CS_N of UMTS<E module

AP_READY

Connected directly to AP_READY of UMTS<E module

SPI_CLK

Connected directly to SPI_CLK of UMTS<E module

W_DISABLE_N

Connected directly to W_DISABLE# of UMTS<E module

SPI_MISO

Connected directly to SPI_MISO of UMTS<E module

USB_BOOT

Connected directly to USB_BOOT of UMTS<E module

SPI_MOSI

Connected directly to SPI_MOSI of UMTS<E module

VDD_1.8V

Connected to VDD_1.8V via a resistor

GND

Ground

Pin Name

Description

CTS_1.8V_UART

Connected directly to voltage translator

RTS_1.8V_UART

Connected directly to voltage translator

RXD_1.8V_UART

Connected directly to voltage translator

RXD_3.0V

Connected directly to voltage translator

5

TXD_1.8V_UART

Connected directly to voltage translator

6

TXD_3.0

Connected directly to voltage translator

7

DTR_1.8V

Connected directly to DTR of UMTS<E module

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
J806 Pin No.
1
2
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4

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DTR_3.0V

Connected directly to voltage translator

9

RI_1.8V

Connected directly to RI of UMTS<E module

10

GND

Ground

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5

Operation Procedures Illustration

This chapter introduces how to use the UMTS<E EVB for testing and evaluation of Quectel
UMTS<E modules and Wi-Fi modules.

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5.1. Power on UMTS<E and Wi-Fi Modules


Power on UMTS<E module

1. Connect the UMTS<E TE-A to the connectors (J101 and J102) on EVB.
2.

Insert a USIM card into the USIM card connector on EVB, and connect the antennas to UMTS<E
TE-A.

3.

Connect the EVB to a 5V power adapter, or connect the EVB to PC via USB cable.

4. Switch S201 to ON state, then D209 will be light. Press the S302 (PWRKEY) for at least 100ms, then
the UMTS<E module will be powered on and D205 (STATUS) will be light.


Power on Wi-Fi module

1.

Make sure the EC2x module is powered on, if there is a need to test the Wi-Fi function of EC2x
modules.

2.

Connect the FC20 TE-A to the connectors (J901 and J902) on EVB, and connect the Wi-Fi antenna
to FC20 TE-A.

3.

Connect the FC20 TE-A to PC via Ethernet cable.

4.

Send AT+QWIFI=1 command to EC2x module to enable power supply for FC20 module. For more
details, please refer to document [3]. Before sending the command, please make sure the EVB has
been connected to PC via USB cable.

The following table shows the UMTS<E module‟s network status which can be judged by D206 and
D208.

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Table 13: Indication of D206 and D208
Status
Indication LEDs

D206
NET_STATUS

D208
NET_MODE

State

Network Status

Flicker slowly
(200ms ON/1800ms OFF)

Network searching

Flicker slowly
(1800ms ON/200ms OFF)

Idle mode

Flicker slowly
(125ms ON/125ms OFF)

Data is being transferred over 2G/3G/4G networks

Always ON

Voice calling

Always ON

Registered on 3G network successfully (UC20/UGxx)
Registered on 4G network successfully (EC2x/EG95)

Always OFF

Others

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5.2. Communication Via USB or UART Interface
5.2.1. Communication via USB Interface
1.

Power on the UMTS<E module according to the procedures mentioned in Chapter 5.1.

2.

Connect the EVB and the PC with USB cable through USB interface, and then run the driver disk on
PC to install the USB driver. For details about USB driver installation, please refer to document [1].
The USB port numbers can be viewed through the PC Device Manager, shown as following figure.

Figure 32: USB Ports

3.

Install and then use the QCOM tool provided by Quectel to realize the communication between the
UMTS<E module and the PC. The following figure shows the QCOM window configuration: select
correct “COM port” (USB AT Port which is shown in above figure) and set correct “Baudrate” (such
as 115,200bps). For more details about QCOM tool usage and configuration, please refer to
document [6].

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Figure 33: QCOM Window Configuration When Connecting USB Port

5.2.2. Communication via UART Interface

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1.

Run the driver disk on PC to install the USB-to-RS232 driver.

2.

Connect the Main UART interface to PC with the USB-to-UART converter cable (USB-to-RS232
cable), and the USB serial port number can be viewed through the PC Device Manager, shown as
the following figure.

Figure 34: USB Serial Port

3.

Install and then use the QCOM tool provided by Quectel to realize the communication between the
UMTS<E module and the PC. The following figure shows the QCOM window configuration: select
correct “COM port” (USB Serial Port) and set correct “Baudrate” (such as 115,200bps). For more
details about QCOM tool usage and configuration, please refer to document [6].

Figure 35: QCOM Window Configuration When Connecting USB Serial Port

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5.3. Firmware Upgrade
Quectel UMTS<E module upgrades firmware via USB port by default, please follow the procedures
below to upgrade firmware.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Install and open the firmware upgrade tool QFlash on PC and then power on the UMTS<E module
according to the procedures mentioned in Chapter 5.1.
Click the “COM Port” dropdown list and select the USB DM port.
Click the “Load FW Files” button to choose the firmware package.
Click the “Start” button to upgrade the firmware.

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Figure 36: Configurations for Firmware Upgrade

5.4. Reset UMTS<E Modules

The emergency reset option is only used in case of emergency. For example, the software does not
respond for more than 5s due to some serious problems.
Press the button S303 for more than 150ms then release it to reset UMTS<E module. However, this
may causes the loss of information stored in the memory as the reset module has been initialized.

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5.5. Power off UMTS<E and Wi-Fi Modules


Power off UMTS<E module

There are two ways to power off UMTS<E module.
One way is to execute AT command AT+QPOWD. This is the best and the safest way. The module will log
off from the network and save data before shutdown, but it will be powered on again after shutdown. For
more details about the AT command, please refer to document [4] and document [5].

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The other way is to press down S302 for at least 0.6s, the UMTS<E module will be shut down.


Power off Wi-Fi module

AT+QWIFI=0 command can be used to power off FC20 modules. For more details, please refer to
document [3].

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Appendix A References

Table 14: Related Documents
SN

Document Name

Remark

Quectel_UC20&UC15&EC25&EC21&EC20_Windows_
USB_Drivers_Installation_Guide

Windows USB drivers installation guide
for UC20, EC25, EC21 and EC20;
Install USB drivers of these modules in
Windows XP/Vista 7/8

[2]

Quectel_xx_Hardware_Design

Hardware design for UC20, UG95,
UG96, EC25, EC21, EC20 and EC20
R2.0

[3]

Quectel_FC20_Series_Hardware_Design

FC20 series hardware design

[4]

Quectel_WCDMA_UGxx_AT_Commands_Manual

AT commands manual for Quectel
WCDMA UGxx modules

[5]

Quectel_xx_AT_Commands_Manual

AT commands manual for UC20, EC25,
EC21, EC20 and EC20 R2.0

[6]

Quectel_QCOM_User_Guide

User guide for QCOM tool

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Table 15: Terms and Abbreviations
Abbreviation
AGND
COM
BTB

Description

Analogue Ground

Cluster Communication Port
Board to Board

DC

Direct Current

DI

Digital Input

DO

Digital Output

EVB

Evaluation Board

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GND

Ground

GNSS

Global Navigation Satellite System

I/O

Input/Output

LED

Light Emitting Diode

LTE

Long Term Evolution

MIC

Microphone

NC
PC
PCB
PCM
PO
RF
SD
SIM
UART
UMTS
USB
USIM
VBAT

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Not Connected

Private Computer

Printed Circuit Board

Pulse Code Modulation
Power Output

Radio Frequency
Secure Digital

Subscriber Identity Module

Universal Asynchronous Receiver & Transmitter
Universal Mobile Telecommunications System
Universal Serial Bus

Universal Subscriber Identity Module
Voltage of Battery

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