SAGEMCOM BROANDS HILONCV2 GPRS module User Manual

SAGEMCOM SAS GPRS module

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    page 3/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited              HiLoNC V2 APPLICATION NOTE
    page 4/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited  SOMMAIRE / CONTENTS  1. OVERVIEW...................................................................................................................................................................7 1.1 OBJECT OF THE DOCUMENT.........................................................................................................................7 1.2 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS.............................................................................................................................7 1.3 MODIFICATION OF THIS DOCUMENT ..........................................................................................................7 1.4 CONVENTIONS...................................................................................................................................................7 2. BLOCK DIAGRAM.......................................................................................................................................................8 3. HILONC FAMILY LEGACY........................................................................................................................................9 3.1 PADS OUT AND NEW FEATURES..................................................................................................................9 3.2 EASY MIGRATION FROM HILONC (V1) TO HILONC V2..........................................................................10 3.2.1 Migration without the use of new features..............................................................................................10 3.2.2 Migration with the use of new features ...................................................................................................10 4. FUNCTIONAL INTEGRATION.................................................................................................................................10 4.1 HOW TO CONNECT TO A SIM CARD ..........................................................................................................11 4.2 HOW TO CONNECT THE AUDIOS? .............................................................................................................13 4.2.1 Connecting microphone and speaker .....................................................................................................13 4.2.2 Recommended characteristics for the microphone and speaker........................................................15 4.2.3 DTMF OVER GSM NETWORK ...............................................................................................................16 4.3 PWM ....................................................................................................................................................................16 4.3.1 PWM outputs ..............................................................................................................................................16 4.3.2 PWM for Buzzer connection.....................................................................................................................16 4.4 NETWORK LED.................................................................................................................................................17 4.5 POWER SUPPLY ..............................................................................................................................................17 4.5.1 Burst conditions..........................................................................................................................................17 4.5.2 Ripples and drops ......................................................................................................................................18 4.6 EXAMPLE OF POWER SUPPLIES................................................................................................................18 4.6.1 DC/DC Power supply from a USB or PCMCIA port..............................................................................18 4.6.2 Simple high current low dropout voltage regulator................................................................................19 4.6.3 Simple 4V boost converter. ......................................................................................................................20 4.7 UART ...................................................................................................................................................................20 4.7.1 Signals reminder ........................................................................................................................................20 4.7.2 Complete V24 – connection HiLoNC V2 - host .....................................................................................21 4.7.3 Complete V24 interface with PC..............................................................................................................22 4.7.4 Partial V24 (RX-TX-RTS-CTS) – connection HiLoNC V2 - host.........................................................23 4.7.5 Partial V24 (RX-TX) – connection HiLoNC V2 - host ...........................................................................24 4.8 UART0.................................................................................................................................................................25 4.9 GPIO ....................................................................................................................................................................26 4.10 ADC..................................................................................................................................................................26 4.11 PCM .................................................................................................................................................................26 4.12 RF BURST INDICATOR ...............................................................................................................................26 4.13 BACKUP BATTERY ......................................................................................................................................27 4.13.1 Backup battery function feature ...............................................................................................................27 4.13.2 Current consumption on the backup battery..........................................................................................27 4.13.3 Charge by internal HiLoNC V2 charging function .................................................................................28 4.13.4 Backup Battery technology.......................................................................................................................28 4.14 START THE MODULE PROPERLY AND AVOID POWER UP ISSUES..............................................30 4.14.1 Power domains...........................................................................................................................................30 4.14.2 IO DC PRESENCE BEFORE POWER ON. ..........................................................................................31 4.14.3 SIDE EFFECTS OF A RETRO SUPPLY (CURRENT RE-INJECTION) ...........................................31 4.14.4 EXAMPLE OF A CURRENT RE-INJECTION ON U.A.R.T. ................................................................32 4.14.5 ADVICES FOR EVERY POWER DOMAIN............................................................................................33 4.14.6 CASE OF VBAT RISE TIME ....................................................................................................................34 4.14.7 START- UP.................................................................................................................................................34 4.15 UART SIGNALS AT POWER ON................................................................................................................36 4.16 POWER ON AND SLEEP DIAGRAMS ......................................................................................................37 4.17 MODULE RESET...........................................................................................................................................39 4.18 MODULE SWITCH OFF ...............................................................................................................................39 4.19 SLEEP MODE MANAGEMENT AND POWER CONSUMPTION ..........................................................40
    page 5/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited 5. RECOMMENDED I/OS AND COMPONENTS ON THE FINAL PRODUCT .........................................................42 6. ESD & EMC RECOMMENDATIONS .......................................................................................................................42 6.1 HILONC V2 ALONE...........................................................................................................................................42 6.2 HANDLING THE MODULE ..............................................................................................................................42 6.3 Customer’s product with HiLONC V2..............................................................................................................42 6.4 Analysis ...............................................................................................................................................................42 6.5 Recommendations to avoid ESD issues ........................................................................................................43 7. RADIO INTEGRATION..............................................................................................................................................43 7.1 ANTENNA ...........................................................................................................................................................43 7.2 GROUND LINK AREA.......................................................................................................................................44 7.3 LAYOUT ..............................................................................................................................................................45 7.4 MECHANICAL SURROUNDING.....................................................................................................................46 7.5 OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS – TESTS FOR PRODUCTION/DESIGN ...............................................46 8. AUDIO INTEGRATION .............................................................................................................................................46 8.1 MECHANICAL INTEGRATION AND ACOUSTICS......................................................................................46 8.2 ELECTRONICS AND LAYOUT .......................................................................................................................47 9. RECOMMENDATIONS ON LAYOUT OF CUSTOMER’S BOARD ......................................................................47 9.1 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS ON LAYOUT.........................................................................................47 9.1.1 Ground.........................................................................................................................................................47 9.1.2 Power supplies ...........................................................................................................................................47 9.1.3 Clocks ..........................................................................................................................................................48 9.1.4 Data bus and other signals.......................................................................................................................48 9.1.5 Radio............................................................................................................................................................48 9.1.6 Audio............................................................................................................................................................48 9.2 EXAMPLE OF LAYOUT FOR CUSTOMER’S BOARD................................................................................49 10. RECOMMANDATIONS FOR CUSTOMER PRODUCTION ...............................................................................49 10.1 MOISTURE LEVEL........................................................................................................................................49 10.2 PACKAGE.......................................................................................................................................................49 10.3 STENCIL .........................................................................................................................................................51 10.4 SOLDER PASTE............................................................................................................................................51 10.5 PROFILE FOR REFLOW SOLDERING.....................................................................................................52 10.6 SMT MACHINE ..............................................................................................................................................52 10.6.1 Nozzles........................................................................................................................................................53 10.6.2 Fiducials ......................................................................................................................................................54 10.7 UNDERFILL....................................................................................................................................................54 10.8 SECOND REFLOW SOLDERING...............................................................................................................55 10.9 HAND SOLDERING ......................................................................................................................................55 10.10 UNSOLDERING.............................................................................................................................................55 11. LABEL .....................................................................................................................................................................56 12. REFERENCE DESIGN: HiLoNC V2 DEVELOPMENT KIT................................................................................57
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Reproduction and disclosure prohibited  FIGURES LIST Figure 1: Block diagram of HiLoNC module ...........................................................................................................................8 Figure 2: Postage stamp sized HiLoNC V2 51 pads out front side ........................................................................................11 Figure 3: Postage stamp sized HiLoNC V2 51 pads out back side.........................................................................................11 Figure 4: SIM Card signals.....................................................................................................................................................11 Figure 5: Protections: EMC and ESD components close to the SIM .....................................................................................12 Figure 6: Protections: Serial resistors for long SIM bus lines. ...............................................................................................12 Figure 7: Audio connection ....................................................................................................................................................13 Figure 8 : Filter and ESD protection of microphone ..............................................................................................................14 Figure 9: Filter and ESD protection of 32 ohms speaker........................................................................................................14 Figure 10: Example of D class TPA2010D1 1Watt audio amplifier connections. .................................................................15 Figure 11: Buzzer connection.................................................................................................................................................16 Figure 12: Network LED connection .....................................................................................................................................17 Figure 13: GSM/GPRS Burst Current rush ............................................................................................................................17 Figure 14: GSM/GPRS Burst Current rush and VBAT drops and ripples...............................................................................18 Figure 15: Example of power supply based on a DC/DC step down converter......................................................................19 Figure 16: Example of power supply based on regulator MIC29302WU ..............................................................................19 Figure 17: Example with Linear LT1913 ...............................................................................................................................20 Figure 18: Complete V24 connection between HiLoNC V2 and host....................................................................................21 Figure 19: CTS versus POK_IN signal during the power on sequence. .................................................................................21 Figure 20: connection to a data cable .....................................................................................................................................22 Figure 21: Example of a connection to a data cable with a MAX3238E................................................................................23 Figure 22: Partial V24 connection (4 wires) between HiLoNC V2 and host .........................................................................23 Figure 23: CTS versus POK_IN signal during the power on sequence. .................................................................................24 Figure 24: Partial V24 connection (2 wires) between HiloNC V2 and host...........................................................................24 Figure 25: CTS versus POK_IN signal during the power on sequence. .................................................................................25 Figure 26: PCM interface timing............................................................................................................................................26 Figure 27: RF_TX burst indicator ..........................................................................................................................................27 Figure 28: Backup battery or 10µF Capacitor internally charged ..........................................................................................28 Figure 29: Charging curve of backup battery .........................................................................................................................28 Figure 30 : HiLoNC V2 51 pads with their power domains...................................................................................................30 Figure 31 : HiLoNC V2 51 pads with their power domains…continued ...............................................................................31 Figure 32: Digital Pad-out clamp diode..................................................................................................................................32 Figure 33: Hardware interface diodes solution between HiLoNC V2 and host......................................................................33 Figure 34: Hardware interface buffers solution between HiLoNC V2 and host.....................................................................33 Figure 35: Power ON sequence ..............................................................................................................................................35 Figure 36: Full UART signals during the power on sequence................................................................................................36 Figure 37: Diagram for the power on .....................................................................................................................................37 Figure 38: Diagram for the sleep mode ..................................................................................................................................38 Figure 39: Reset command of the HiLoNC V2 by an external GPIO ....................................................................................39 Figure 40: Power supply command by a GPIO ......................................................................................................................40 Figure 41: Power OFF sequence for POK_IN, VGPIO and CTS...........................................................................................40 Figure 42: Power consumption at DRX9 (with RS-NGMO2 power supply) .........................................................................41 Figure 43: Antenna connection...............................................................................................................................................43 Figure 44: Antenna detection circuit ......................................................................................................................................44 Figure 45: Mandatory area for varnish ...................................................................................................................................45 Figure 46: Connection of RF lines with different width.........................................................................................................45 Figure 47: Layout of audio differential signals on a layer n...................................................................................................48 Figure 48: Adjacent layers of audio differential signals .........................................................................................................48 Figure 49: layer allocation for a 6 layers circuit.....................................................................................................................49 Figure 50: Factory Tape dimensions ......................................................................................................................................50 Figure 51 : Solder mask design ..............................................................................................................................................51 Figure 52 : Typical thermal profile.........................................................................................................................................52 Figure 53 : Flexjet nozzle 340F..............................................................................................................................................53 Figure 54 : Siemens nozzle 417..............................................................................................................................................53 Figure 55 : Fiducials positions................................................................................................................................................54 Figure 56 : Underfill injection holes.......................................................................................................................................55 Figure 57 : Laboratory hot plate to unsolder the module........................................................................................................56
    page 7/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited 1.  OVERVIEW 1.1  OBJECT OF THE DOCUMENT The aim of this document is to describe some examples of hardware solutions for developing products around the SAGEMCOM HiLoNC V2 GPRS Module.  Most parts of these solutions  are  not mandatory. Use them  as suggestions  of  what  should  be  done  to  have  a  working  product  and  what  should  be  avoided  thanks  to  our experiences. This  document  suggests  how  to  integrate  the  HiLoNC  V2  GPRS  module  in  machine  devices  such  as automotive, AMM (Automatic Metering Management), tracking system: connection with external devices, layout advises, external components (decoupling capacitors…).  1.2  REFERENCE DOCUMENTS URD1 OTL 5665.3 001 71927  - HiLoNC V2 technical specification URD1 OTL 5635.1 008 70248 - AT Command Set for SAGEM HiLo Modules  1.3  MODIFICATION OF THIS DOCUMENT The information presented in this document is supposed to be accurate and reliable. SAGEMCOM assumes no responsibility for its use, nor any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use.  This document is subject to change without notice. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.   1.4  CONVENTIONS  SIGNAL NAME: All signal names available on the pads of the HiLoNC V2 module is written in italic.    Specific attention must be granted to the information given here.
   page 8/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited 2.  BLOCK DIAGRAM  Figure 1: Block diagram of HiLoNC module
    page 9/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited 3.  HILONC FAMILY LEGACY 3.1  PADS OUT AND NEW FEATURES HiLoNC Pads  HiLoNC V2 Signal Name HiLoNC V2 Function HiLoNC V1 Signal Name HiLoNC V1 Function  Delta E1  /INTMIC_P  AUDIO  /INTMIC_P  AUDIO  P2P Compliant E2  /AUX_ADC0  ADC  /AUX_ADC0  ADC  P2P Compliant E3  GND  POWER  GND  POWER  P2P Compliant E4  VGPIO  EXT_VDD  VGPIO  EXT_VDD  P2P Compliant E5  VBACKUP  EXT_VDD  VBACKUP  EXT_VDD  P2P Compliant E6  /PWM0  PWM  /PWM0  PWM  P2P Compliant E7  /RESET_IN  RESET  /RESET_IN  RESET  P2P Compliant E8  SAGEMCOM  FACTORY USE  SAGEMCOM  FACTORY   P2P Compliant E9  SAGEMCOM  FACTORY USE  SAGEMCOM  FACTORY   P2P Compliant E10  SAGEMCOM  FACTORY USE  SAGEMCOM  FACTORY   P2P Compliant E11  NTRST  JTAG/FACTORY  /JTAG_TRST  JTAG  P2P Compliant E12  SAGEMCOM  FACTORY USE  SAGEMCOM  FACTORY   P2P Compliant E13  SAGEMCOM  FACTORY USE  SAGEMCOM  FACTORY  P2P Compliant E14  /GPIO2  GPIO  /GPIO2  GPIO  P2P Compliant E15  /GPIO1  GPIO  /GPIO1  GPIO  P2P Compliant E16  /RF_TX  RF  /GPIO8_SPI_IN  SPI  New Feature E17  /PCM_CLK  PCM  /SCL_SPI_OUT  SPI  New Feature E18  /PCM_SYNC  PCM  /SDA_SPI_SEL  SPI  New Feature E19  /PCM_OUT  PCM  /GPIO6_SPI_IRQ  SPI  New Feature E20  /PCM_IN  PCM  /GPIO7_SPI_CLK  SPI  New Feature E21  GND  POWER  GND  POWER  P2P Compliant E22  / JTAG1  JTAG  /TEST_GPIO1  GPIO  P2P Compliant E23  /JTAG2  JTAG  /TEST_GPIO2  GPIO  P2P Compliant E24  /TEST  JTAG  /TEST  JTAG  P2P Compliant E25  /UART0_RXD  Trace UART 0  /GPIO4  GPIO  New Feature E26  /GPIO3  GPIO  /GPIO3  GPIO  P2P Compliant E27  GND  RF  GND  RF  P2P Compliant E28  /ANTENNA  RF  /ANTENNA  RF  P2P Compliant E29  GND  RF  GND  RF  P2P Compliant E30  VBATT  POWER  VBATT  POWER  P2P Compliant E31  VBATT  POWER  VBATT  POWER  P2P Compliant E32  /UART0_TXD  Trace UART 0  /GPIO5  GPIO  New Feature E33  /UART1_DSR  UART 1  /UART1_DSR  UART  P2P Compliant E34  /UART1_DCD  UART 1  /UART1_DCD  UART  P2P Compliant E35  /UART1_RI  UART 1  /UART1_RI  UART  P2P Compliant E36  /UART1_DTR  UART 1  /UART1_DTR  UART  P2P Compliant E37  /UART1_RTS  UART 1  /UART1_RTS  UART  P2P Compliant E38  /UART1_RX  UART 1  /UART1_RX  UART  P2P Compliant E39  /UART1_TX  UART 1  /UART1_TX  UART  P2P Compliant E40  /UART1_CTS  UART 1  /UART1_CTS  UART  P2P Compliant E41  /POK_IN   POWER ON  /POK_IN   POWER ON  P2P Compliant E42  /PWM2  PWM  /PWM2  PWM  P2P Compliant E43  /PWM1  PWM  /PWM1  PWM  P2P Compliant E44  /SIM_CLK  SIM  /SIM_CLK  SIM  P2P Compliant
    page 10/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited E45  /SIM_RST  SIM  /SIM_RST  SIM  P2P Compliant E46  /SIM_DATA  SIM  /SIM_DATA  SIM  P2P Compliant E47  VSIM  SIM  VSIM  SIM  P2P Compliant E48  VBATT  POWER  VBATT  POWER  P2P Compliant E49  GND  POWER  GND  POWER  P2P Compliant E50  /HSET_OUT_P  AUDIO  /HSET_OUT_P  AUDIO  P2P Compliant E51  /HSET_OUT_N  AUDIO  /HSET_OUT_N  AUDIO  P2P Compliant  As seen in the table above, the two modules are almost pad to pad (P2P) compliant for the main important signals, however the new HiLoNC V2 M2M module introduce some new interesting features as the digital audio on the PCM bus and the RF bust indicator signal. 3.2  EASY MIGRATION FROM HILONC (V1) TO HILONC V2 3.2.1  Migration without the use of new features  When upgrading from the HiLoNC V1 to the HiLoNC V2, the SPI bus formerly used was supposed to be left as test points on your design, then simply left the design as it is, therefore the new PCM bus and RF burst indicator signals will remain not used. For the former GPIO4 and GPIO5, if there were both not used, simply add if possible two test points on those signals to be able to connect a trace cable in case of need. Otherwise, if one or both former GPIO4 and GPIO5 were used, you have to reallocate those pads to GPIO1, GPIO2 or GPIO3 which remain pad to pad compliant. 3.2.2  Migration with the use of new features  When upgrading from the HiLoNC V1 to the HiLoNC V2, the former SPI bus which was supposed to be left on test points is now used as the digital audio PCM bus and also the RF indicator signal, simply connect the new signals as described below in the respective chapter. The former GPIO4 and GPIO5 signals are now used to connect the UART TXD / RXD trace bus, then add if possible two test points on those signals to be able to connect a trace cable in case of need. 4.  FUNCTIONAL INTEGRATION The improvement of Silicon technologies heads toward functionality improvement, less power consumption. The postage stamp sized HiLoNC V2 module meets all these requirement, uses the last high end technology in a very compact design of only 24 x 24 x 2.6 mm and weighs less than 3 grams.    All digital I/Os among the 51 pads are in 2.8V domain which is suitable for most systems except SIM I/O's with can also be in the 1.8V domain depending on the used SIM card and POK_IN at 3Vdomain   Analogical I/Os are in the following power domains • VSIM  (the SIM I/Os at 1.8V or 2.9V domain). • VBACKUP 3V domain •  VGPIO 2.8V domain • VBAT  (from 3.2V to 4.5V domain) • AUX_ADC0 2.8V domain • INTMIC_P 2.85V domain • HSET_OUT_P/N VBAT domain • ANTENNA (RF power Amplifier is on VBAT domain)  Do not power the module I/O with a voltage over the specified limits, this could damage the module.  Acoustic engineering competences are mandatory to get accurate audio performance on customer’s product  Radio engineering competences are mandatory to get accurate radio performance on customer’s product.
    page 11/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited  Figure 2: Postage stamp sized HiLoNC V2 51 pads out front side   Figure 3: Postage stamp sized HiLoNC V2 51 pads out back side  4.1  HOW TO CONNECT TO A SIM CARD    Figure 4: SIM Card signals  HiLoNC  V2  module  provides  the  SIM  signals  on  the  51  pads.  A  SIM  card  holder  with  6  pads  needs  to  be adopted to use the SIM function.     Decoupling capacitors have to be added on SIM_CLK, SIM_RST, VSIM and SIM_DATA signals as close as possible to the SIM card connector to avoid EMC issues and pass the SIM card tests approvals .   Use ESD protection components to protect SIM card and module I/Os against Electro Static Discharges. The following schematic shows how to protect the SIM access for 6 pads connector, this should be apply every time a SIM card holder is accessible by the final customer. 1 51 14 26 40 1
    page 12/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited   Figure 5: Protections: EMC and ESD components close to the SIM    In case of long SIM bus lines over 10cm, it is recommended to also use serial resistors to avoid electrical overshoots on SIM bus signals.  Use 56Ω for the clock line and 10Ω for the reset and data lines.   Figure 6: Protections: Serial resistors for long SIM bus lines.  The schematic here above includes the hardware SIM card presence detector. It can be connected to any GPIO and managed with an AT command.   SIM card must not be removed from its holder while it is still powered. First switch the module off properly with the AT command, then remove the SIM card from its holder.
    page 13/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited 4.2  HOW TO CONNECT THE AUDIOS? The HiLoNC V2 module features one input audio path and one output audio path. The input path is single-end while  the  output  path  is  differential.  In  this  following  chapter  examples  of  design  will  be  given  including protections against EMC and ESD and some notes about the routing rules to follow to avoid the TDMA noise sometimes present in this sensitive area of design.   Note  that  acoustic  engineering  competences  are  mandatory  to  get  accurate  audio  performance  on customer’s product. 4.2.1  Connecting microphone and speaker The HiLoNC V2 module can manage an external microphone (INTMIC_P) in single-end mode and an external speaker (HSET_OUT_P / HSET_OUT_N) in differential mode. Thus, one speaker and one microphone can be connected to the module. The 2.4V voltage to bias the microphone is implemented in the module.   The speaker connected to the module should be 32 ohms.  Figure 7: Audio connection If the design is ESD or EMC sensitive we strongly recommend reading the notes below. A poor audio quality could either come from the PCB routing and placement or from the chosen components (or even both).        HiLoNC V2 Filter and ESD protection HSET_OUT_P HSET_OUT_N INTMIC_P 32ohms speaker MIC
    page 14/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited 4.2.1.1  Notes for microphone  Pay attention to the microphone device, it must not be sensitive to RF disturbances.  If you need to have deported microphone out of the board with long wires, you should pay attention to the EMC and  ESD  effect. It  is  also  the  case  when  your  design is  ESD sensitive. In those  cases, add  the following protections to improve your design.  To  ensure  proper  operation  of  such  sensitive  signals,  they  have  to  be  isolated  from  the  others  by analogue ground on customer’s board layout. (Refer to Layout design chapter)  Figure 8 : Filter and ESD protection of microphone   To use an external bias voltage for the microphone, simply use a capacitor of 10µF to prevent this bias voltage to be re-injected inside the module. 4.2.1.2  Notes for speaker As explained for the microphone, if the speaker is deported out of the board or is sensitive to ESD, use the schematic here after to improve the audio.   Figure 9: Filter and ESD protection of 32 ohms speaker   HSET_OUT_P, HSET_OUT_N tracks must be larger than other tracks: 0.1 mm.  As described in the layout chapter, differential signals have to be routed in parallel (HSET_OUT_P and HSET_OUT_N signals)  The impedance of audio chain (filter + speaker) must be lower than 32Ω.  To use an external audio amplifier connected to a loud-speaker, use serial capacitors of 10nF on HiLoNC audio outputs to connect the audio amplifier.  HiLoNC V2 INTMIC_P MIC Ferrite Bead 18pF ESD protection  HiLoNC V2 HSET_OUT_P HSET_OUT_N speaker Ferrite Bead Ferrite Bead 18pF 18pF ESD protection ESD protection
    page 15/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited  Figure 10: Example of D class TPA2010D1 1Watt audio amplifier connections. 4.2.2  Recommended characteristics for the microphone and speaker  4.2.2.1  Recommended characteristics for the microphone  Item to be inspected   Acceptance criterion  Sensitivity   - 40 dB SPL +/-3 dB (0 dB = 1 V/Pa @ 1kHz) Frequency response   Limits (relatives values) Freq. (Hz)      Lower limit     Upper limit     100              -1                1    200              -1                1     300              -1                1   1000               0                0    2000              -1                1   3000              -1.5              1.5   3400              -2                2   4000              -2                2 Current consumption   1 mA (maximum)  Operating voltage   DC 1 to 3 V (minimum)  S / N ratio   55 dB minimum (A-Curve at 1 kHz, 1 Pa)  Directivity   Omni-directional  Maximum input sound pressure level   100 dB SPL (1 kHz) Maximum distortion 1%  Radio frequency protection   Over 800 -1200 MHz and 1700 -2000 MHz, S/N ratio 50 dB minimum (signal 1 kHz, 1 Pa)  4.2.2.2  Recommended characteristics for the speaker  Item to be inspected   Acceptance criterion  Input power: rated / max   0.1W (Rate) Audio chain impedance   32 ohm +/- 10% at 1V 1KHz Frequency Range  300 Hz ~ 4.0 KHz Sensitivity (S.P.L)  >105 dB at 1KHz with IEC318 coupler,  Distortion  5% max at 1K Hz, nominal input power
    page 16/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited 4.2.3  DTMF OVER GSM NETWORK Former systems used to transmits data through DTMF modulation on RTC telephone lines.  Audio DTMF tones are not guarantee over GSM network This is due to the nature of the GSM Voice CODEC - it is specifically designed for the human voice and does not faithfully transmit DTMF.  When you press the buttons on your GSM handset during a call, this goes in the Signalling channel - it does not generate in-band DTMF; the actual DTMF tones are generated in the network.    Therefore if your design needs the DTMF functionality, you should know their transmission over the network is not at all guaranteed (because of voice codec). This could work or fail depending very strongly to the GSM network provider. SAGEMCOM does not guarantee any success on using this function.  However tests on HiLoNC V2 shown this feature can work on some GSM Networks. Successful transmissions and receptions have been done with 300ms of characters duration and 200mVpp as input level on microphone input.   If this function is needed, first try with your network and those parameters then (if success) try to tune them to fit your specification. 4.3  PWM 4.3.1  PWM outputs The HiLoNC V2 module can manage two PWM outputs. They can be configured with appropriate AT command (for more details refer to AT command set for SAGEMCOM HiLoNC V2 module specification).  User application can set for each output: •  Frequency between : 25.6KHz and 1083.3KHz •  Duty range from: 0 to 100% 4.3.2  PWM for Buzzer connection The HiLoNC V2 module can manage a dedicate  PWM output to drive a buzzer. The buzzer can be used to alarm for abnormal state.  Resistors should be added to protect the buzzer. The value of these resistors depends on the buzzer and the transistor. Normally, they can be set as 1KΩ.  Figure 11: Buzzer connection R1 R2 HiloNC VBAT PWM2
    page 17/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited 4.4  NETWORK LED The HiLoNC V2 module can manage a network LED. The LED can be connected either to one of the available GPIO or to a PWM (but not the one dedicated to the buzzer). The transistors can be found a in a single package referenced as UMDXX or PUMDXX Family. Value of resistor R depends on characteristic of chosen LED; it is used to limit the current through the diode. Use the AT command to set the GPIO or PWM used to control the LED.   Figure 12: Network LED connection 4.5  POWER SUPPLY The HiLoNC V2 module can be supplied by a battery or any DC/DC converter compliant with the module supply range 3.2V to 4.5V and 2.2 A.   The PCB tracks must be well dimensioned to support 2.2 A maximum current (Burst current 1.8A plus the extra current for the other used I/Os). The voltage ripple caused by serial resistance of power supply path (Battery internal resistance, tracks and contact resistance) could result in the voltage drops.  To prevent any issue in the power up procedure the typical rise time for VBAT  should be 1ms.   The HiLoNC V2 module does not manage the battery charging. 4.5.1  Burst conditions - Communication mode (worst case: 2 continuous GSM time-slot pulse):  Figure 13: GSM/GPRS Burst Current rush  A 47µF with Low ESR capacitor is highly recommended for VBAT and close to the module pads 30 & 31. GPIO or PWM HiLoNC V2 VBAT R
    page 18/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited 4.5.2  Ripples and drops  Figure 14: GSM/GPRS Burst Current rush and VBAT drops and ripples  The minimum voltage during the drop of VBAT must be 3.2V at 33dBm at pads 30 and 31 for the full range of the required functioning temperature. To reach this aim, adapt the VBAT tracks width to minimize the loss: the shorter and thicker is the track; the lower is the serial impedance.  To check the serial resistor, any CAD software can be used or by experiment by measuring it on the PCB by injecting 1A into the VBAT track on connector side and shorting to GND the other side, this could be done using a  laboratory  power  supply  set  to  few  volts  with  a  limitation  in  current  to  1A.  Then  the  measure  of  the  drop voltage leads to the serial resistor.   Noise on VBAT due to drops could result in poor audio quality.  Serial resistor should be less than 250mΩ including the impedance of connectors if any.  Ripple has to be minimised to have a clean RF signal. This can be improved by filtering the output of the power  supply  when  AC/DC  or  DC/DC  components  are  used.  Refer  to  the  power  converter  chip  supplier application note for more information and advises. 4.6  EXAMPLE OF POWER SUPPLIES 4.6.1  DC/DC Power supply from a USB or PCMCIA port.  It the following application note from Linear Technology LTC3440, this schematic is an example of a DC/DC power supply able to power 3.6V under 2A. This can be use with a AC/DC 5V unit or an USB or PCMCIA bus as input power source. C6 to C9 can be followed by a serial MOS transistor to avoid a slow rise signal at VOUT. 3.2V Min Ripple VBAT drop Current burst at 1.8A 33dBm GSM TX Lev 5
    page 19/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited    Figure 15: Example of power supply based on a DC/DC step down converter 4.6.2  Simple high current low dropout voltage regulator.  If the  whole power  consumption is not  an  issue,  this example of a simple voltage  regulator  preceded by  an AC/DC to 5V converter,  can be use to power the module.  Figure 16: Example of power supply based on regulator MIC29302WU  The voltage output is given by:  VOUT = 1.235V × [1 + (R1 / R2)] To  have  3.7V  out  R1=560K  &  R2=271.8K (270K+1.8K)
    page 20/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited 4.6.3  Simple 4V boost converter. Simple boost converter with Linear LT1913 (see LT1316 evaluation kit document). The input can be preceded by an AC/DC converter to get the 5V. PGOOD signal can be checked before the ignition of the module.  Figure 17: Example with Linear LT1913 4.7  UART The HiLoNC V2 module features a V24 interface to communicate with the host through AT commands or for easy firmware upgrading purpose.  It is recommended to manage an external access to the V24 interface, in order to allow easy software upgrade (baud rate up to 460.8kbps, validated with ATEN USB/Serial converter).   DTR, DSR, DCD and RI signals are internally pull upped to VGPIO with a 100KΩ.  RI signal is a stand alone signal that can be used with anyone of the following configurations. Consult the AT command specification for more information about this signal and its use. 4.7.1  Signals reminder The following table quickly sums up the use of the different signals from UART  Signal name  Signal use(DTE point of view) RX  Receive data TX  Transmit data DCD  Signal data connections in progress (GPRS or CSD) DSR  Signal UART interface is ON DTR  Prevent the HiLoNC V2 to enter into sleep mode Switch between data and command modes Wake up the module,… RTS  Wakes up the module when Ksleep=1 is used CTS  Signal HiLoNC V2 is ready to receive AT commands, has waken up RI  Signal incoming calls (voice and data), SMS,…
    page 21/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited  Consult the AT command Specification document for the use of the UART signals.  Unused signals can be left not connected. 4.7.2  Complete V24 – connection HiLoNC V2 - host A V24  interface  is provided  on  the 51  pads  of  the  HiLoNC V2  module  with the  following  signals:  RTS/CTS, RXD/TXD, DSR, DTR, DCD, RI.  The use of this complete V24 connection is recommended as soon as your application needs to exchange data (over GPRS or CSD).   Figure 18: Complete V24 connection between HiLoNC V2 and host  This configuration allows to use the flow control RTS & CTS to avoid any overflow error during the data transfer, CTS is moreover used to  signal  when the HiLoNC V2 is ready to receive an AT command after a power up sequence or a wake up from sleep mode. This configuration allows as well all the signalling signals like:  • RI signal used when programmed to indicate an incoming voice or data call or SMS incoming etc… • DCD signal used to signal the GPRS connections • DSR signal used to signal the module UART interface is ON • DTR signal used to prevent the HiLoNC V2 module from entering into sleep mode or to switch between Data and AT commands or to hang up a call or to wake up the module etc…   Figure 19: CTS versus POK_IN signal during the power on sequence. DCE point of view  DTE point of view  RXD CTS DSR DCD RI DTR TXD RTS HiLoNC V2 Module TXD CTS DSR DCD RI DTR RXD RTS DTE Device 2.8V signals 39 40 33 34 35 36 38 37 2.8V signals Note: GND is not represented
    page 22/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited   Avoid  supplying  the  UART  before  the  HiLoNC  V2  module  is  ON,  this  could  result  in  bad  power  up sequence. 4.7.3  Complete V24 interface with PC  It supports speeds up to 115.2 Kbps and may be used in auto bauding mode. To use the V24 interface, some adaptation components are necessary to convert the +2.8V signals from the HiLoNC V2 to +/- 5V signals compatible with a PC.                     Figure 20: connection to a data cable   Avoid  supplying  the  UART  before  the  HiLoNC  V2  module  is  ON,  this  could  result  in  bad  power  up sequence. To have a proper behaviour use the signal VGPIO to enable the RS232 Transceiver.   To create your own data cable (for software download purpose…etc…) refer to the following schematic as an example with a MAX3238E:   •  VCC_3V1 is an LDO output (VBAT to VCC_3V1) enabled by VGPIO from the module. •  180Ω are serial resistors aimed to limit the EMC and ESD propagation. RXD CTS DSR DCD RI DTR TXD RTS HiLoNC V2 Module TXD CTS DSR DCD RI DTR RXD RTS RS232 Transceiver IN IN IN IN IN OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT IN IN IN  DCE point of view  DTE point of view  SUBD9 Female Note: pin 5 is GND 1 6 9 5 2 8 6 1 9 4 3 7 2.8V signals  3.1V to +/-5.5V signals 39 40 33 34 35 36 38 37
    page 23/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited   Figure 21: Example of a connection to a data cable with a MAX3238E 4.7.4  Partial V24 (RX-TX-RTS-CTS) – connection HiLoNC V2 - host  When using only RX/TX/RTS/CTS instead of the complete V24 link, the following schematic could be used.  Figure 22: Partial V24 connection (4 wires) between HiLoNC V2 and host  As  DSR  is  active  (low  electrical  level)  once  the  HiLoNC  V2  is  switched  on,  DTR  is  also  active  (low electrical level), therefore AT command AT+Ksleep can switch between the two sleeps mode available for the HiLoNC V2.   DTR input signal is internally pull upped to VGPIO with a 100KΩ, this result in 28µA of extra consumption. RXD CTS DSR DCD RI DTR TXD RTS HiLoNC V2 Module TXD CTS DSR DCD RI DTR RXD RTS DTE Device 2.8V signals 39 40 33 34 35 36 38 37 2.8V signals Note: GND is not represented DCE point of view  DTE point of view
    page 24/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited  DCD and RI can stay not connected and floating when not used.   RI signal is a stand alone signal that can be used with anyone of the following configuration. Consult the AT command specification for more information about this signal and its use.  This configuration allows to use the flow control RTS & CTS to avoid any overflow error during the data transfer, CTS is moreover used to signal when the HiLoNC V2 is ready to receive an AT command after a power up sequence or a wake up from sleep mode.    Figure 23: CTS versus POK_IN signal during the power on sequence.  However this configuration does not allow the signalling signals like:  • RI signal used when programmed to indicate an incoming voice or data call or SMS incoming etc… • DCD signal used to signal the GPRS connections • DSR signal used to signal the module UART interface is ON • DTR signal used to prevent the HiLoNC V2 module from entering into sleep mode or to switch between Data and AT commands or to hang up a call or to wake up the module  etc…  Consult the AT command Specification document for the uses of the UART signals. 4.7.5  Partial V24 (RX-TX) – connection HiLoNC V2 - host When using only RX/TX instead of the complete V24 link, the following schematic could be used.  Figure 24: Partial V24 connection (2 wires) between HiloNC V2 and host DCE point of view  DTE point of view  RXD CTS DSR DCD RI DTR TXD RTS HiLoNC V2 Module TXD CTS DSR DCD RI DTR RXD RTS DTE Device 2.8V signals 39 40 33 34 35 36 38 37 2.8V signals Note: GND is not represented
    page 25/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited  As  DSR  is  active  (low  electrical  level)  once  the  HiLoNC  V2  is  switched  on,  DTR  is  also  active  (low electrical level), therefore AT command AT+Ksleep can switch between the two sleep modes available for the HiLoNC V2.   DTR input signal is internally pull upped to VGPIO with a 100KΩ, this result in 28µA of extra consumption.  As  CTS  is  active  (low  electrical  level)  once  the  HiLoNC  V2  is  switched  on,  RTS  is  also  active  (low electrical level), therefore AT command AT+Ksleep can switch between the two sleep modes available for the HiLoNC V2. The HiLoNC V2's firmware allows the rise of CTS during the sleep state even when looped to RTS signal.  DCD and RI can stay not connected and floating when not used.   RI signal is a stand alone signal that can be used with anyone of the following configuration. Consult the AT command specification for more information about this signal and its use.  This  configuration  does  not  allow to  use  the  flow  control  RTS  &  CTS.  Those  signals  are  used  to  avoid  any overflow error during the data transfer, CTS is moreover used to signal when the HiLoNC V2 is ready to receive an AT command after a power up sequence or a wake up from sleep mode.   Figure 25: CTS versus POK_IN signal during the power on sequence.  Moreover this configuration does not allow the signalling signals like:  • RI signal used when programmed to indicate an incoming voice or data call or SMS incoming etc… • DCD signal used to signal the GPRS connections • DSR signal used to signal the module UART interface is ON • DTR signal used to prevent the HiLoNC V2 module from entering into sleep mode or to switch between Data and AT commands or to hang up a call or to wake up the module  etc…  Consult the AT command Specification document for the uses of the UART signals.  4.8  UART0 HiLoNC  V2  module  manages  a  2-wire  UART  interface.  This  UART  interface  is  only  dedicated  for  software traces.   SAGEMCOM strongly recommends leaving this interface externally accessible for trace (e.g. access by test point pads).
    page 26/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited 4.9  GPIO There are Three GPIOs available on HiloNC V2. All GPIOs have internal pull-up resistors.  GPIOs can directly be controlled with dedicated AT commands. Thanks to some other special AT commands, GPIOs can for example be used: •  to make an I/O toggling  while the module is attached to the network  •  to make an I/O toggling when a programmed  temperature is reached •  as input to detect the presence of an antenna (with some external additional electronic) •  as input to detect the SIM card presence …etc 4.10  ADC There  is  one  ADC  input  pad  which  can  be  used  to  read  the  value  of  the  voltage  applied.  Following characteristics must be met to allow proper performances: •  The input signal voltage must be within 0V and up to 3V •  The input impedance of the pad is 150KΩ •  The input capacitance is typically 10pF.  The AT command AT+KADC will give voltage value with following characteristics: •  10 bits resolution •  Maximum sampling frequency is 200 KHz.   Consult the AT command Specification document for more information about KADC AT command. 4.11  PCM There is a master PCM interface available on HiLoNC V2. The PCM interface can be configured by dedicate AT commands. Following characteristics must be met: •  16 bits PCM data word length •  Configurable PCM clock rate must not exceed 1MHz    Figure 26: PCM interface timing  4.12  RF BURST INDICATOR There is one digital output named RF_TX available on HiLoNC V2 to indicate the RF transmission. This output can not be controlled by AT commands and can not be used for other purpose.    This output can only connect to a transistor but not to drive a LED directly. Otherwise, the RF transmission will be unexpected affected.
    page 27/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited   Figure 27: RF_TX burst indicator 4.13  BACKUP BATTERY 4.13.1 Backup battery function feature  4.13.1.1  With backup battery  A backup battery can be connected to the module in order to supply internal RTC (Real Time Clock) when the main power supply is removed. Thus, when the main power supply is removed, the RTC is still supplied and the module keeps the time register running.  With external backup battery: •  If VBAT < 3V, internal RTC is supplied by VBACKUP. •  If VBAT ≥3V, internal RTC is supplied by VBAT.  4.13.1.2  Without backup battery  Without backup battery •  If VBAT ≥ 1.5V, internal RTC is supplied by VBAT. •  If VBAT < 1.5V, internal RTC is not supplied.  VBACKUP input of the module has to be connected to a 10µF capacitor (between VBACKUP and GND).  SAGEMCOM does not recommend to connecting VBACKUP signal to VBAT as for former SAGEMCOM MOXX modules. 4.13.2 Current consumption on the backup battery When the power supply is removed, the internal RTC will be supplied by backup battery.  To  calculate  the  backup  battery  capacity,  consider  that  current  consumption  for  RTC  on  the  backup battery is up to 1000µA depending on the temperature.  RF_TXHiLoNC V2 VBAT R
    page 28/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited Pad Name  Min   Max  VBACKUP    1000µA 4.13.3 Charge by internal HiLoNC V2 charging function The charging function is available on the HiLoNC V2 without any additional external power supply (the charging power supply is provided by the HiLoNC V2).   Charge of the back-up battery occurs only when main power supply VBAT is provided.  The recommended schematic is given hereafter:                             Figure 28: Backup battery or 10µF Capacitor internally charged  The resistor R depends on the charging current value provided by the battery manufacturer. The charging curve which is done by the HiLoNC V2 is given hereafter:    Figure 29: Charging curve of backup battery  4.13.4 Backup Battery technology  4.13.4.1  Manganese Silicon Lithium-Ion rechargeable Battery SAGEMCOM does not recommend using this kind of technology because of the following drawbacks: •  The maximum discharge current is limited (Shall be compliant with the module characteristics). •  The over-discharge problem: most of the Lithium Ion rechargeable batteries are not able to recover their charge when their voltage reaches a low-level voltage. To avoid this, it is necessary to add a safety component to disconnect the backup .battery in case of over–discharge condition. In such a case, this implementation is too complicated (too much components for that function). •  The charging current has to be regulated.   SAGEMCOM does not recommend using this kind of backup battery technology.  VBACKUP  HiLoNC V2  10µF capacitor VBACKUP  HiLoNC V2  R Backup battery
    page 29/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited 4.13.4.2  Capacitor battery These kinds of backup battery have not the drawbacks of the Lithium Ion rechargeable battery. As there are only capacitors: •  The maximum discharge current is generally bigger, •  There is no problem of over-discharge: the capacitor is able to recover its full charge even if its voltage has previously fallen to 0V. •  There is no need to regulate the charging current. Moreover,  this  kind  of  battery  is  available  in  the  same  kind  of  package  than  the  Lithium  Ion  cell  and  fully compatible on a mechanical point of view. The only disadvantage is that the capacity of this kind of battery is significantly smaller than Manganese Silicon Lithium Ion battery. But for this kind of use (supply internal RTC when the main battery is removed), the capacity is generally enough.  SAGEMCOM strongly recommends using this kind of backup battery technology.
    page 30/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited  4.14  START THE MODULE PROPERLY AND AVOID POWER UP ISSUES.  This chapter gives advices on how to make a proper start of the HiLoNC V2 module and sums up the side effects of a non compliant power up sequence or a non compliant hardware connection between the HiLoNC V2 and the host CPU. 4.14.1 Power domains Each HiLoNC V2 pad is linked to a specific internal power domain as the following: •  VANA is typically 2.85V and is a general purpose analogue dedicated voltage. •  VBAT is typically 3.2V to 4.5V and is the main system voltage. •  VRTC is typically 3.0V and is the real time clock dedicated voltage. •  VGPIO is typically 2.8V and is a general purpose digital dedicated voltage. •  VSIM is typically 1.8V or 2.9V and is the digital SIM card function dedicated voltage. •  VPERM is typically 3.0V and is the permanent voltage dedicated to launch the power up sequence.  The next table gives the 51 HiLoNC V2 pads with all their relative power domains.  HiLoNC Pads  Signal Name  Function  Power domain E1  /INTMIC_P  AUDIO  2.85V E2  /AUX_ADC0  ADC  2.85V E3  GND  POWER  0V E4  VGPIO  EXT_VDD  2.8V E5  VBACKUP  EXT_VDD  3.0V E6  /PWM0  PWM  2.85V E7  /RESET_IN  RESET  2.8V E8  SAGEMCOM  FACTORY USE  2.8V E9  SAGEMCOM  FACTORY USE  2.8V E10  SAGEMCOM  FACTORY USE  2.8V E11  SAGEMCOM  FACTORY USE  2.8V E12  SAGEMCOM  FACTORY USE  2.8V E13  NTRST  JTAG/FACTORY 2.8V E14  /GPIO2  GPIO  2.8V E15  /GPIO1  GPIO  2.8V E16  /RF_TX  RF  2.8V E17  /PCM_CLK  PCM  2.85V E18  /PCM_SYNC  PCM  2.85V E19  /PCM_OUT  PCM  2.85V E20  /PCM_IN  PCM  2.85V E21  GND  POWER  0V E22  / JTAG1  JTAG  2.8V E23  /JTAG2  JTAG  2.8V E24  /TEST  JTAG  2.8V E25  /UART0_RXD  UART 0  2.85V Figure 30 : HiLoNC V2 51 pads with their power domains
    page 31/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited  HiLoNC Pads  Signal Name  Function  Power domain E26  /GPIO3  GPIO  2.8V E27  GND  RF  0V E28  /ANTENNA  RF  3.7V E29  GND  RF  0V E30  VBATT  POWER  3.7V E31  VBATT  POWER  3.7V E32  /UART0_TXD  UART 0  2.85V E33  /UART1_DSR  UART 1  2.8V E34  /UART1_DCD  UART 1  2.8V E35  /UART1_RI  UART 1  2.8V E36  /UART1_DTR  UART 1  2.8V E37  /UART1_RTS  UART 1  2.85V E38  /UART1_RX  UART 1  2.85V E39  /UART1_TX  UART 1  2.85V E40  /UART1_CTS  UART 1  2.85V E41  /POK_IN   POWER ON  3.0V E42  /PWM2  PWM  2.85V E43  /PWM1  PWM  2.85V E44  /SIM_CLK  SIM  1.8V or 2.9V E45  /SIM_RST  SIM  1.8V or 2.9V E46  /SIM_DATA  SIM  1.8V or 2.9V E47  VSIM  SIM  1.8V or 2.9V E48  VBATT  POWER  3.7V E49  GND  POWER  0V E50  /HSET_OUT_P  AUDIO  3.7V E51  /HSET_OUT_N  AUDIO  3.7V Figure 31 : HiLoNC V2 51 pads with their power domains…continued 4.14.2 IO DC PRESENCE BEFORE POWER ON. When the VBAT is available but the module not yet started, the following I/O's raised their output. • VBACKUP  raise to 3V • POK_IN raise to 3V • HSET_N raise to 1.4V • HSET_P raise to 1.4V  4.14.3 SIDE EFFECTS OF A RETRO SUPPLY (CURRENT RE-INJECTION) Interactions or connections between the HiLoNC V2 module and the external systems can lead to retro power supply side effects, or current re-injection through pads while the module is not yet fully powered up (means VBAT lower than its minimum 3.2V).  If some precaution and simple rules are not followed, those effects can in worst case result in a deadlock module, not able to start up or to communicate.  Deadlock could happen if the retro supply occurs before the module start. The flow back current could in the worst case prevent the module to start.  The very same behaviour can happen in a normal use conditions when the lines connecting to the module to the external system uses a non compliant voltage higher than the module IO power domain (2.85V). This results in a current flow back inside the module and can lead to a deadlock system on the next start if this retro supply has continued while the system was powered off or under powered (under 3.2V).  An over voltage on any line can also damage the HiLoNC V2 module.  Those consequences are very rare but exist. Therefore, the rules and advises given on every chapter of this application note must be followed.
    page 32/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited   To avoid any power up issue, here are the rules:  Avoid any over voltage on the buses lines connected to the module.  When the module is off, do not apply any voltage on lines connected to the module.  The over voltage can be avoided by using the same power domain voltage.  Avoid 5V or 3.3V systems straight connection to 2.8V HiLoNC V2 lines.  Use level adaptors when the power domain requires it.   When the module is off:   Powers off the buses lines of the main system that are connected to the module, this avoid any flow back current (re-injection) and of course help a lot to improve and control the power consumption. This last issue is important as in off mode there is not control of the current inside the module and can results in a loss of current by leakage through the I/Os of the module.  4.14.4 EXAMPLE OF A CURRENT RE-INJECTION ON U.A.R.T. Current  re-injection  appears  when  the  module  is  off  or  not  powered  and  I/Os  connected  to  the  module  still powered. Example: UART bus powered from the DTE side before the module is powered. This can result in a bad starting behaviour.  To avoid current re-injection, simply do not supply the lines connected to the module before the module switches on.  Power up the module first using the POK_IN Line then open the UART lines for the DTE  side and all necessary I/O, this will avoid leakage of current improving the power consumption and avoid any possible deadlock  issue during the power up process.  Figure 32: Digital Pad-out clamp diode  All the digital pads have this structure a current re-injection by supplying the lines with a non compliant voltage range must be avoided. (From -0.4V up to 2.8V+0.4V)  Reverse  currents  over 15mA  will  damage  the  chip.  Avoid this issue.  Keep the connected  line voltage between 0 and 2.8V.  For an interface with a CMOS 3.3V system or TTL 5V system, use level adapters powered by 2 supplies: a 2.8V from a LDO IC which is enabled by VGPIO signal and the other external required voltage 3.3V or 5V.   If a Level shifter is used or a RS232 adapter, use the VGPIO signal as the enable signal to avoid any current re-injection before the module start. Power supply domain Pad_X IN Buffer  OUT Buffer Vd = 0.4V Vd = 0.4V I max = 15mA I max = 15mA Clamp Diode Clamp Diode
    page 33/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited  If a straight connection is used between the HiLoNC V2 and the DTE UART it is necessary to isolate host and HiLoNC V2 module in order to avoid generating current re-injection through when HiLoNC V2 is switched-off.   Example of schematic (only useful signals are represented):  Figure 33: Hardware interface diodes solution between HiLoNC V2 and host  Figure 34: Hardware interface buffers solution between HiLoNC V2 and host  4.14.5 ADVICES FOR EVERY POWER DOMAIN •  To avoid any current  re-injection on VANA (2.85V)  If an external bias voltage over VANA is used for the microphone, use a 10µF serial capacitor to block the DC voltage.  If a voltage higher than VANA has to be measured by the ADC, use external resistor divider to limit it.  if PWM bus is output only, the external system is supposed to be in input on the same voltage domain, if it is not the case or if its inputs are pulled up and able to source current while the module is off, then simply use open drain or open collector transistors to avoid any flow back current to the module.  The external system connected to the module by the UART has to switch its UART lines off while the module is off. If the external system cannot commands its UART lines off, then it is necessary to add a buffer between the module and the external system to prevent any issue. In this last case, the buffer would have to be enabled by the VGPIO voltage that is only available when the module starts. This applies to TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS which are on this power domain and also to the lines on the VGPIO power domain (see here after).  •  To avoid any current  re-injection on VGPIO (2.80V)  Do not connect a power supply to the VGPIO pad. This pad is an LDO output only.  The reset signal is internally pulled up and can be connected to an open drain transistor.  The GPIOs have to be used in compliance of the power domain and when the module is off, the external system has to shut off its GPIOs.  The SPI bus has to be not connected to the external system.  The JTAG bus has to be not connected to the external system.  The UART lines on this power domain (DCD, DTR, DSR, RI) have to follow the same rules as those on VANA domain (TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS). See have above.  A resistor of 10KΩ has to be connected to the E11 (NTRST) pad and GND to pull down this I/0, preventing any deadlock due to VGPIO current re-injection. Tri state command Buffer Host HiLoNC V2 DTR, RTS, RXD DCD, DSR, CTS, TXD, RI DTR, RTS, RXD DCD, DSR, CTS, TXD, RI HiLoNC V2 Host VGPIO
    page 34/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited  •  To avoid any current  re-injection on VPERM (3.0V)  The POK_IN signal is internally pulled up and can be connected to an open drain transistor.  •  To avoid any current  re-injection on VRTC (3.0V)  The VBACKUP signal has to be only connected to a DC coin 3V battery or a capacitor of 10µF.   •  To avoid any current  re-injection on VSIM (1.8V or 2.9V)  Use only VSIM pads to supply the sim card or sim chip.  •  To avoid any current  re-injection on VBAT (3.2V to 4.5V)  Use a VBAT signal with a fast rise time to have a VBAT final value as fast as possible. (see hereafter)  In case of needs, use 2 serial capacitors of 10µF to connect the audio speaker lines to the external system inputs. 4.14.6 CASE OF VBAT RISE TIME The VBAT rise time from 0V to its final value has to be lower than 1ms(1). This is necessary in order to avoid any possible failure during the power up. If this value cannot be guaranteed, then some MOS transistors could be used to create a fast rise time switch able to quickly commute from the VBAT final value to the modules power pads.  (1) This value will be updated to a higher final value including the worst case. 4.14.7 START- UP To start the module, first power up VBAT, which must be in the range 3.2V ~ 4.5V, and able to provide 2.2A during the TX bursts (Refer to the module specification for more details).  POK_IN is a low level active signal internally pulled up to a dedicated power domain to 3V. As POK_IN is internally pulled up, a simple open collector or open drain transistor can be used for ignition.  To start the module, a low level pulse must be applied on POK_IN during 2000 ms.  RESET must not be Low during that period of time After a few seconds, the CTS goes to the active state when the module is ready to receive AT commands.  VGPIO is a supply output from the module that can be used to check if the module is alive.  •  When VGPIO = 0V the module is OFF •  When VGPIO = 2.8V the module is ON (It can be in Idle, communication or sleep modes)
    page 35/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited  Figure 35: Power ON sequence POK_IN VGPIO spike Software Loading Module is ready to receive AT commands Module is OFF Module is ON 2000ms CTS Typ 5 seconds Max 7 seconds
    page 36/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited 4.15  UART SIGNALS AT POWER ON The UART signals are low level active therefore these signals rise up when the module starts. During around 70ms (see figure below), those signals present a transient spike. Those spikes behaviour at start up are normal, however pay attention to them when a CTS low level detection is used do send AT commands. Only DSR and CTS signals get low after the end of the start up procedure.                                                  Figure 36: Full UART signals during the power on sequence. Module is ready to receive AT commands TXD RXD DTR RI DCD DSR RTS Module UART interface is ON  Typ 5 seconds Max 7 seconds 70ms 30ms 150ms Transients spikes during power on sequence Module is OFF Module is ON  POK_IN 2000ms CTS
    page 37/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited 4.16  POWER ON AND SLEEP DIAGRAMS Those 2 diagrams show the behaviours of the module and the DTE during the power on and then in the sleep modes.    Figure 37: Diagram for the power on  DTE is in idle mode VGPIO rise to 2.8V  U.A.R.T. closed ?  VBAT≥3.2Volts min stable? POK_IN LOW for 2s AND Reset High? CTS is Low and /or KSUP notified if KSREP activated Module is ready to receive and send AT
    page 38/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited  Figure 38: Diagram for the sleep mode Ksleep = 1 OR ( Ksleep = 0 AND  DTR = High) Module is ready to receive and send AT VGPIO remains at 2.8V RI signal connected and programmed? Module is in sleep mode Sleep mode request Delay to enter the sleep mode CTS is High The wakes up periods are set by the network DRX or the OS DTE could also be in sleep mode Wake up incoming event such as: • Network event. • Alarm interruption. • DTR interruption. • RTS interruption. RI wakes the DTE DTE is in idle mode
    page 39/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited  4.17  MODULE RESET To reset the module, a low level pulse must be sent on RESET pad during 10 ms. This action will immediately restart the HiLoNC V2 module. It is therefore useless to perform a new ignition sequence (POK_IN) after.  SAGEMCOM recommends using this feature in case of emergency, freeze of module or abnormal longer time to respond to AT Commands, this signal is the only way to get the control back over the HiLoNC V2 module.  RESET is a low level active signal internally pulled up to a dedicated power domain. As RESET is internally pulled up, a simple open collector or open drain transistor can be used to control it.   Figure 39: Reset command of the HiLoNC V2 by an external GPIO  The RESET signal will reset the registers of the CPU and reset the RAM memory as well.  As RESET is referenced to VGPIO domain (internally to the module) it is impossible to make a reset before the module starts or try to use the RESET as a way to start the module.  An other solution more costly would be to use MOS transistor to switch off the power supply and restart the power up procedure using the POK_IN input line. 4.18  MODULE SWITCH OFF An AT command   “AT*PSCPOF” allows to switch off «properly" the HiLoNC V2 module. In case of necessary the  module can be  switched off by controlling the power supply. This  can be used  for example when the system freezes and no reset line is connected to the HiLoNC V2. In this case the only way to get the control back over the module is to switch off the power line. If the system is on a battery, it is wise to have a control of the power supply by a GPIO with for example the following schematic.      SAGEM HiLoNC V2 Module DCE     HOST DTE RESET_IN:  7 10ms 2.4V min 0.4V max GPIO 2.8V
    page 40/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited Figure 40: Power supply command by a GPIO  This kind of schematic could also be used to save few micro amperes in case of need. As the module has a drain current of up to 56µA, this kind of function could lower it to the current through R4.  These, are the behaviours of the VGPIO and the CTS signal during the power off sequence.  Figure 41: Power OFF sequence for POK_IN, VGPIO and CTS 4.19  SLEEP MODE MANAGEMENT AND POWER CONSUMPTION The AT command   “AT+KSLEEP” allows to configure the sleep mode.  When AT+KSLEEP=1 is configured: •  The HiLoNC V2 module decides by itself when it enters in sleep mode (no more task running). •  “0x00” character on serial link wakes up the HiLoNC V2 module.  When AT+KSLEEP=0 is configured: •  The HiLoNC V2 module is active when DTR signal is active (low electrical level). •  When DTR is deactivated (high electrical level), the HiLoNC V2 module enters in sleep mode after a while. •  On DTR activation (low electrical level), the HiLoNC V2 module wakes up.  When AT+KSLEEP=2 is configured: •  The HiLoNC V2 module never enters in sleep mode. In sleep mode the module reduces its power consumption and remains waiting for the wake up signals either from the network (i.e. Read paging block depending on the DRX value of the network)  or the  operating system (i.e.  timers  wake  up  timers  activated)  or  the  host  controller  (i.e.  character  on  serial  link  or  DTR  signal).The power consumption should look like the following example for DRX9.  POK_IN Internal pull up to 3V *Must be High VGPIO Module is ON  Module is OFF Typ 2 seconds AT*PSCPOF CTS
    page 41/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited  Figure 42: Power consumption at DRX9 (with RS-NGMO2 power supply)  When the HiLoNC V2 module leaves the sleep mode thanks to the network incoming signal or by action of the user the power consumption will step from the <1.7mA to 15mA and then to 25mA in around 2 seconds.  The behaviour of the system at wake-up: •  System resumes from clock 32 MHz, the power consumption rises to around 15mA. •  System resumes the hardware blocks, the power consumption rises to around 25mA.  To perform the correct measurement of the power supply of a system using a HiLoNC V2 module, refer to the  specification  TW0.9  version  4.7  June  2008  chapter  "standby  test  procedure"  from  the  GSM association. This specification explains how to proceed and what apparatus have to be used to perform the test.  Check also SAGEMCOM document "Getting started with the current consumption measurement" The main parameters for a compliant measurement are: Parameter Idle Mode Setting  Idle Mode Setting Measurement Serial Resistance  0.5 ohms Tolerance/Type. 1%, 0.5W, high precision metal film resistor Sampling frequency  50 k samples/s Resolution  0.1mA over the full dynamic range of module currents Noise floor  Less than lowest ADC step
    page 42/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited 5.  RECOMMENDED I/OS AND COMPONENTS ON THE FINAL PRODUCT The  design  of  the  customer’s  board  (on  which the  module is  soldered)  must provide  an  access  to  following signals when the final product will be completely integrated.   To  upgrade  the  module software,  SAGEMCOM  recommends  providing  a  direct access to  the module serial link through an external connector or any mechanism allowing the upgrade of the module without opening the whole product.  Serial link:   TXD  Output  UART transmit RXD  Input  UART receive   To trace the module software, SAGEMCOM recommends providing a direct access to the module trace port UART0 (2 I/Os) through internal test points (TP) located on the customer's main board.  The board has to feature as minimum those external components.   A capacitor of 47µF on the VBAT near pads 30 and 31.   A capacitor of 10µF on VBACKUP when no backup battery is used. 6.  ESD & EMC RECOMMENDATIONS  6.1  HILONC V2 ALONE The HiLoNC V2 module alone can hold up to 2KV on each of the 51 pads including the RF pad.  6.2  HANDLING THE MODULE HiLoNC V2 modules are designed and packaged in tape-and-real for factories SMT process. HiLoNC V2 modules contain electronic circuits sensitive to human hand's electrostatic electricity. Handling without ESD protection could result in permanent damages or even destruction of the module. 6.3  Customer’s product with HiLONC V2 If customer’s design must stand more than 2kV on electrostatic discharge, following recommendation must be followed. 6.4  Analysis ESD current can penetrate inside the device via the typical following components: •  SIM connector •  Microphone •  Speaker •  Battery / data connector •  All pieces with conductive paint.  In order to avoid ESD issues, efforts shall be done to decrease the level of ESD current on electronic components located inside the device (customer’s board, input of the HiLoNC V2 module, etc…)
    page 43/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited 6.5  Recommendations to avoid ESD issues  Insure good ground connections of the HiLoNC V2 module to the customer’s board.  Flex (if any) shall be shielded and FPC connectors shall be correctly grounded at each extremity.  Put capacitor 100nF on battery, or better put varistor or ESD diode in parallel on battery and charger wires (if any) and on all power wires connected to the module.  Uncouple  microphone  and  speaker  by  putting  capacitor  or  varistor  in  parallel  of  each  wire  of  these devices. 7.  RADIO INTEGRATION  Note that radio engineering competences are mandatory to get accurate radio performance on customer’s product.  7.1  ANTENNA A 50Ω line matching between module and customer’s board, and the RF antenna is required.    Figure 43: Antenna connection   Keep  matching  circuit  on  customer’s  board  but  with  direct  connection  in  the  first  step  –  it  could  be necessary to make some adjustment later, during RF qualification stage.   The selected antenna must comply with FCC RF exposure limits in GSM850 and PCS1900 band : •  GSM850 :   MPE < 0.55mW/cm2  (Distance is 20 cm) •  PCS1900 : ERP < 3W
    page 44/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited  For antenna detection presence circuit refer to the dedicated document: URD1 OTL 5365.1 065 71466 ed 01 - Hilo-HiLoNC Antenna Detection   Figure 44: Antenna detection circuit 7.2  GROUND LINK AREA SAGEMCOM  emphasizes  the  fact that a  good ground GND contact  is  needed  between  the module  and  the customer’s board to have the best radio performances (spurious, sensitivity…).   All HiLoNC V2 GND pads must be connected to the GND of the customer’s board.
    page 45/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited 7.3  LAYOUT  Isolate RF line and antenna from others bus or signals  No signals on 50 ohms area and if that is not possible, add ground shielding using different layers.  Do not add any ground layer under the antenna contact area.  Varnish  must  be present  on  all  the  grey  area  of  the  customer's  board  (expect  solder  pads)  to  isolate HiLoNC V2 module from the customer’s board   Figure 45: Mandatory area for varnish   This recommendation is due to the presence of signals (below varnish) and fiducials and golden tests points and UL PCB marking (without varnish area in Yellow on the picture above) on the back side of the module. If customer’s board has layout or via without varnish below the HiLoNC V2 module, short-circuits could occur between them.  Free CAD software can be used to compute the stack-up parameter that leads to a compliant 50Ω RF track.  Connection between two RF tracks of different widths or of a FR line with a smaller pad component must be smoothed to keep a correct RF adaptation.   Figure 46: Connection of RF lines with different width  Not correct connection Correct connection
    page 46/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited 7.4  MECHANICAL SURROUNDING     Do  not  apply  mechanical  pressure  over  the  HiLoNC  V2  shield,  this  could  damage  the  mechanical structure of the shield and lead to internal short-circuits or other undesirable issues.  Avoid any metallic part around the antenna area  Keep FPCs and battery contact (if any) far from antenna area.  FPC's (if any) have to be shielded  7.5  OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS – TESTS FOR PRODUCTION/DESIGN SAGEMCOM  guarantees  the  RF  performances  in  conductive  mode  but  strongly  recommends  making  RF measurements in an anechoic chamber in radiated mode (tests conditions for FTA): the radiated performances strongly depend on radio integration (layout, antenna, matching circuit, ground area…..) 8.  AUDIO INTEGRATION Audio mandatory tests for FTA are in handset mode only so a particular care must be brought to the design of audio (mechanical integration, gasket, electronic) in this mode.  The audio norms which describe the audio tests are 3GPP TS 26.131 & 3GPP TS 26.132.   Note that acoustic competences are mandatory to get accurate audio performance on customer’s product. 8.1  MECHANICAL INTEGRATION AND ACOUSTICS Particular care to Handset Mode:  To get a better audio output design (speaker part):  The speaker must be completely sealed on front side.  The front aperture must be compliant with speaker supplier’s specifications  The back volume must be completely sealed.  The sealed back volume must be compliant with speaker supplier’s specifications  Take care of the design of the speaker gasket (elastomer).  Foresee a stable and large enough area for the gasket of the artificial ear.  To get a better audio input design (microphone part):  Take care of the design of the microphone (elastomer).    All receivers must be completely sealed on front side.  Microphone sensitivity depends on the shape of the device e.g. about –40 ±3 dBV/Pa.  Promote the use of pre-amplified microphone. If needed, use a pre-amplification stage.
    page 47/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited  As audio input and output are strongly linked:  Place the microphone and the speaker as far as possible from one another. 8.2  ELECTRONICS AND LAYOUT Avoid Distortion & Burst noise  Audio signals must be symmetric (same components on each path).  Differential signals must be routed parallel.  Audio layer must be surrounded by 2 ground layers.  The link from one component to the ground must be as short as possible.  If possible separate the PCB of the microphone and the one of the speaker.  Reduce as much as possible the number of electronics components (loss of quality, more dispersion).  Audio tracks must be larger than 0.5 mm.  9.  RECOMMENDATIONS ON LAYOUT OF CUSTOMER’S BOARD 9.1  GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS ON LAYOUT There  are many  different  types  of  signals  in the  module  which are  disturbing  each  other.  Particularly, Audio signals are very sensitive to external signals as VBAT... Therefore it is very important to respect some rules to avoid disruptions or abnormal behaviour. Magnetic field generated by VBAT tracks may disturb the speaker, causing audio burst noise. In this case, modify layout of the VBAT tracks to reduce the phenomena. 9.1.1  Ground  A ground plane as complete as possible  Ground  of  components  has  to  be  connected  to  the  ground  layer  through  many  vias  not  regularly distributed.  Top and bottom layer shall have as much as possible of ground planes. Flood the empty remain surface of the layout of those two layers with a ground plane connected to main ground with as much vias as possible.  9.1.2  Power supplies  Layer for power supply signals (VBAT, VGPIO) is recommended.  Any loop of power signals layout must be avoided on the design.  Suitable power supply (VBAT, VGPIO) track width and thickness.
    page 48/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited  9.1.3  Clocks  Clock signals must be shielded between two grounds layer and bordered with ground vias.  9.1.4  Data bus and other signals  Data bus and commands have to be routed on the same layer; none of the lines of the bus shall be parallel to other lines  Lines crossing shall be perpendicular  Suitable other signals track width, thickness.  Data bus must be protected by upper and lower ground plans  9.1.5  Radio  Provide a 50 Ohm micro strip line for antenna connection  9.1.6  Audio  Differential signals have to be routed together, parallel (for example HSET_OUT_P/HSET_OUT_N).  Audio signals have to be isolated, by pair, from all the other signals (ground all around each pair).  Cancel any loops between VBAT and GND next to the speaker to avoid the TDMA burst noise in the speaker during a communication.  The single-end audio signal should be adopted the same rules as differential signals.   Figure 47: Layout of audio differential signals on a layer n    Figure 48: Adjacent layers of audio differential signals  Layer n-1 Layer n Layer n+1 GND HSET_OUT_P GND GND HSET_OUT_P GND HSET_OUT_N
    page 49/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited 9.2  EXAMPLE OF LAYOUT FOR CUSTOMER’S BOARD The following figure shows an example of layer allocation for a 6 layers circuit (for reference only): Depending on the customer’s design the layout could also be done using 4 layers.  Figure 49: layer allocation for a 6 layers circuit 10.  RECOMMANDATIONS FOR CUSTOMER PRODUCTION  Note  for  following  chapters  that  except  where  standards  are  indicated,  the  given  characteristics  should  be considered as validated conditions used on SAGEMCOM product.   Other conditions depending of the customer’s factory process are not validated but can be submitted to SAGEMCOM for proficiency. 10.1  MOISTURE LEVEL According to IPC/JEDEC J-STD 20, the HiLoNC V2 has the following MSL level: 3  Customer’s module are shipped under a Dry package with all the MSL information labelled.  Soak requirements Level Floor Life  Standard  Accelerated Equivalent   Time  Conditions  Time (hours)  Conditions  Time (hours)  Conditions 3  168 hours  <= 30°C/60% RH  192 +5/-0  30°C / 60% RH  40 +1/-0  60° C / 60%RH It means that the customer’s factory must process and solder the HiLoNC V2 on the customer’s board at least 168 hours (7 days) after the HiLoNC V2 sealed package have been opened. This duration is given for factory floor conditions of T°<30°C, HR 60%.  If this maximum 7 days duration can not be fulfilled, the HiLoNC V2 part must be baked again.  Unless the factory floor conditions are perfectly controlled, SAGEMCOM does not recommend to wait until this maximum 7 days duration before soldering the HiLoNC V2 on customer’s board. For any module exposed to ambient moisture it is therefore highly recommended to proceed to a baking according to the JEDEC (125°C during 24H) to dry th e module before any soldering process 10.2  PACKAGE The HiLoNC V2 module is delivered in Tape and Reel package which is hermetically sealed to prevent from moisture and ESD. The characteristics of the T&R are given in the drawing below.  Layer 1: Components (HiloNC) Layer 2: Bus Layer 3: Power supply Layer 4: Complete GND layer Layer 5: Audio, clocks, sensitive signals Layer 6: GND,test points
   page 50/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited  Figure 50: Factory Tape dimensions
    page 51/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited  10.3  STENCIL Below are given soldering characteristics to report the HiLoNC V2 on the customer’s board.  Copper footprint is shown in solid line on the figure below. Stencil footprint is shown in dotted line.    Note that the opening and the pads do not strictly recover themselves.   Figure 51 : Solder mask design 10.4  SOLDER PASTE  SAGEMCOM recommends a stencil thickness of 135 µm.   SAGEMCOM recommends use of a “no clean” solder paste. Flux cleaning after module soldering on the customer’s board is not recommended as it can lead to short circuit, label degradation.   Solder paste:     M705-GRN360-K-V (Senju Metal Industry Co., Ltd.) Alloy composition:   Sn96.5-Ag3.0-Cu0.5 Melting temperature:   solidus 216°C / Peak 217°C /  liquidus 220°C
    page 52/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited 10.5  PROFILE FOR REFLOW SOLDERING A convection type soldering oven is recommended. Typical usable profile is shown on the next figure. The final profile has to be tuned depending on other elements like solder paste, customer’s board, other components…  Peak temperature:     245°C Average ramp up rate:    3°C/second max Average ramp dacay rate:   3°C/second max    Figure 52 : Typical thermal profile  The HiLoNC V2 module is a Lead-free product which has been validated integrated in a lead-free product, using a lead-free factory process.   No test has been performed using a leaded process. SAGEMCOM does not recommend using a factory leaded process and does not guarantee any reliable result on the final product.    10.6  SMT MACHINE  HiLoNC V2 is a compact postage stamp sized module optimized for use with pick-and-place machines.
    page 53/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited 10.6.1 Nozzles   SAGEMCOM recommends using SMT machine with nozzle diameters up to 8 mm in order to always have best prehension of the HiLoNC V2 module.  SAGEMCOM recommends using the following two references of nozzles: •  For the UNIVERSAL GSM FLEXJET the nozzle 340F    Figure 53 : Flexjet nozzle 340F  •  For the SIEMENS, the nozzle type 417    Figure 54 : Siemens nozzle 417
    page 54/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited  10.6.2 Fiducials  Optical inspection for placement is possible with SMD fiducials placed on the bottom side of the HiLoNC V2. SMD fiducials are not symmetrical in order to help optical inspection to define the right orientation.  Figure 55 : Fiducials positions 10.7  UNDERFILL Despite its important reliability, some customer could request for some specific and extreme applications  the underfill of onboard components. The HiLoNC V2’s shield has be designed accordingly to allow this process, as shown in the figure below. More details will be given in a specific application note.
    page 55/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited  Figure 56 : Underfill injection holes 10.8  SECOND REFLOW SOLDERING Even if SAGEMCOM recommends a single reflow soldering, a second reflow soldering can be conceivable (only if underfill has not been already performed). Positive tests have been performed with HiLoNC V2 on the bottom side.   Second reflow soldering is not possible if HiLoNC V2 module has been already under filled. 10.9  HAND SOLDERING Hand soldering is possible.  An especial care must be considered to properly position the HiLoNC V2 on its copper footprint during hand soldering. Begin with pads diagonally opposite to help in proper positioning. 10.10  UNSOLDERING Manual unsoldering is possible, for repair purpose for example.  A special care must be considered in order to avoid overheating the HiLoNC V2.  For  repairing:  Usage  of  hot  plate  like  example  below  can  be  considered  with  additional  metallic  cubic  plate whose dimensions are HiLoNC V2's ones (to heat only HiLoNC V2 surface)        Underfill Injection Holes
    page 56/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited      Figure 57 : Laboratory hot plate to unsolder the module  Customer must remember to not have components on the HiLoNC V2 opposite side of the customer’s board. 11.  LABEL The HiLoNC V2 module is labelled with its own FCC ID(TBD) on the shield side. When the module is installed in customer’s product, the FCC ID label on the module will not be visible. To avoid this case, an exterior label must be stuck on the surface of customer’s product signally to indicate the FCC ID of the enclosed module. This label can  use  wording  such  as  the  following:  “Contains  Transmitter  module  FCC  ID:  TBD”  or  “Contains  FCC  ID: TBD”. Electronic board HiLoNC Cube to concentrate the heat  Unsoldering hot plate
    page 57/64 Note d’étude / Technical document :   URD1– OTL 5665.3– 003 /  72238  Edition 01  Document Sagemcom Reproduction et divulgation interdites Sagemcom document.  Reproduction and disclosure prohibited 12.  REFERENCE DESIGN: HiLoNC V2 DEVELOPMENT KIT
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