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HiLoNC V2 APPLICATION NOTE
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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
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RECOMMENDED I/OS AND COMPONENTS ON THE FINAL PRODUCT .........................................................42
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
5.
6.
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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
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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.
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2.
BLOCK DIAGRAM
Figure 1: Block diagram of HiLoNC module
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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
E1
E2
E3
E4
E5
E6
E7
E8
E9
E10
E11
E12
E13
E14
E15
E16
E17
E18
E19
E20
E21
E22
E23
E24
E25
E26
E27
E28
E29
E30
E31
E32
E33
E34
E35
E36
E37
E38
E39
E40
E41
E42
E43
E44
/INTMIC_P
/AUX_ADC0
GND
VGPIO
VBACKUP
/PWM0
/RESET_IN
SAGEMCOM
SAGEMCOM
SAGEMCOM
NTRST
SAGEMCOM
SAGEMCOM
/GPIO2
/GPIO1
/RF_TX
/PCM_CLK
/PCM_SYNC
/PCM_OUT
/PCM_IN
GND
/ JTAG1
/JTAG2
/TEST
/UART0_RXD
/GPIO3
GND
/ANTENNA
GND
VBATT
VBATT
/UART0_TXD
/UART1_DSR
/UART1_DCD
/UART1_RI
/UART1_DTR
/UART1_RTS
/UART1_RX
/UART1_TX
/UART1_CTS
/POK_IN
/PWM2
/PWM1
/SIM_CLK
AUDIO
ADC
POWER
EXT_VDD
EXT_VDD
PWM
RESET
FACTORY USE
FACTORY USE
FACTORY USE
JTAG/FACTORY
FACTORY USE
FACTORY USE
GPIO
GPIO
RF
PCM
PCM
PCM
PCM
POWER
JTAG
JTAG
JTAG
Trace UART 0
GPIO
RF
RF
RF
POWER
POWER
Trace UART 0
UART 1
UART 1
UART 1
UART 1
UART 1
UART 1
UART 1
UART 1
POWER ON
PWM
PWM
SIM
/INTMIC_P
/AUX_ADC0
GND
VGPIO
VBACKUP
/PWM0
/RESET_IN
SAGEMCOM
SAGEMCOM
SAGEMCOM
/JTAG_TRST
SAGEMCOM
SAGEMCOM
/GPIO2
/GPIO1
/GPIO8_SPI_IN
/SCL_SPI_OUT
/SDA_SPI_SEL
/GPIO6_SPI_IRQ
/GPIO7_SPI_CLK
GND
/TEST_GPIO1
/TEST_GPIO2
/TEST
/GPIO4
/GPIO3
GND
/ANTENNA
GND
VBATT
VBATT
/GPIO5
/UART1_DSR
/UART1_DCD
/UART1_RI
/UART1_DTR
/UART1_RTS
/UART1_RX
/UART1_TX
/UART1_CTS
/POK_IN
/PWM2
/PWM1
/SIM_CLK
AUDIO
ADC
POWER
EXT_VDD
EXT_VDD
PWM
RESET
FACTORY
FACTORY
FACTORY
JTAG
FACTORY
FACTORY
GPIO
GPIO
SPI
SPI
SPI
SPI
SPI
POWER
GPIO
GPIO
JTAG
GPIO
GPIO
RF
RF
RF
POWER
POWER
GPIO
UART
UART
UART
UART
UART
UART
UART
UART
POWER ON
PWM
PWM
SIM
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P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
New Feature
New Feature
New Feature
New Feature
New Feature
P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
New Feature
P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
New Feature
P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
E45
E46
E47
E48
E49
E50
E51
/SIM_RST
/SIM_DATA
VSIM
VBATT
GND
/HSET_OUT_P
/HSET_OUT_N
SIM
SIM
SIM
POWER
POWER
AUDIO
AUDIO
/SIM_RST
/SIM_DATA
VSIM
VBATT
GND
/HSET_OUT_P
/HSET_OUT_N
SIM
SIM
SIM
POWER
POWER
AUDIO
AUDIO
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P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
P2P Compliant
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.
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40
14
51
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.
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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.
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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.
HSET_OUT_P
HiLoNC
V2
HSET_OUT_N
Filter and
ESD
protection
32ohms speaker
INTMIC_P
MIC
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).
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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)
Ferrite Bead
INTMIC_P
HiLoNC V2
MIC
18pF
ESD protection
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.
18pF
ESD protection
Ferrite Bead
HiLoNC V2
HSET_OUT_P
speaker
HSET_OUT_N
Ferrite Bead
18pF
ESD protection
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.
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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
Sensitivity
Acceptance criterion
- 40 dB SPL +/-3 dB (0 dB = 1 V/Pa @ 1kHz)
Frequency response
Limits (relatives values)
Freq. (Hz)
Lower limit
100
-1
200
-1
300
-1
1000
2000
-1
3000
-1.5
3400
-2
4000
-2
Upper limit
1.5
Current consumption
Operating voltage
S / N ratio
Directivity
Maximum input sound pressure level
1 mA (maximum)
DC 1 to 3 V (minimum)
55 dB minimum (A-Curve at 1 kHz, 1 Pa)
Omni-directional
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
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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.
VBAT
HiloNC
R1
R2
PWM2
Figure 11: Buzzer connection
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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.
VBAT
GPIO or
PWM
HiLoNC V2
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.
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4.5.2 Ripples and drops
Current burst at 1.8A 33dBm
GSM TX Lev 5
Ripple
VBAT drop
3.2V Min
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.
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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.
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)
Figure 16: Example of power supply based on regulator MIC29302WU
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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
RX
TX
DCD
DSR
DTR
RTS
CTS
RI
Signal use(DTE point of view)
Receive data
Transmit data
Signal data connections in progress (GPRS or CSD)
Signal UART interface is ON
Prevent the HiLoNC V2 to enter into sleep mode
Switch between data and command modes
Wake up the module,…
Wakes up the module when Ksleep=1 is used
Signal HiLoNC V2 is ready to receive AT commands, has waken
up
Signal incoming calls (voice and data), SMS,…
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 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).
HiLoNC V2 Module
39
40
33
34
35
36
38
37
DTE Device
RXD
CTS
DSR
DCD
RI
DTR
TXD
RTS
TXD
CTS
DSR
DCD
RI
DTR
RXD
RTS
2.8V signals
2.8V signals
Note: GND is not
represented
DCE point of view
DTE point of view
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.
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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.
HiLoNC V2 Module
39
40
33
34
35
36
38
37
RS232 Transceiver
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
OUT
TXD
CTS
DSR
DCD
RI
DTR
RXD
RTS
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
IN
RXD
CTS
DSR
DCD
RI
DTR
TXD
RTS
3.1V to +/-5.5V
signals
2.8V signals
DCE point of view
SUBD9 Female
Note: pin 5 is GND
DTE point of view
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.
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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.
HiLoNC V2 Module
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40
33
34
35
36
38
37
DTE Device
RXD
CTS
DSR
DCD
RI
DTR
TXD
RTS
TXD
CTS
DSR
DCD
RI
DTR
RXD
RTS
2.8V signals
2.8V signals
Note: GND is not
represented
DCE point of view
DTE point of view
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.
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 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.
HiLoNC V2 Module
39
40
33
34
35
36
38
37
DTE Device
RXD
CTS
DSR
DCD
RI
DTR
TXD
RTS
TXD
CTS
DSR
DCD
RI
DTR
RXD
RTS
2.8V signals
2.8V signals
Note: GND is not
represented
DCE point of view
DTE point of view
Figure 24: Partial V24 connection (2 wires) between HiloNC V2 and host
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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).
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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.
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VBAT
RF_TX
HiLoNC
V2
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.
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Pad Name
VBACKUP
Min
Max
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:
VBACKUP
HiLoNC V2
VBACKUP
Backup battery
HiLoNC V2
10µF capacitor
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.
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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.
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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
JTAG/FACTORY
E13
NTRST
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
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HiLoNC
Signal Name
Function
Power domain
Pads
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.
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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.
Power supply domain
I max = 15mA
Clamp
Diode
Vd = 0.4V
Clamp
Diode
Vd = 0.4V
Pad_X
IN Buffer
I max = 15mA
OUT Buffer
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
Reverse currents over 15mA will damage the chip. Avoid this issue. Keep the connected line voltage
For an interface with a CMOS 3.3V system or TTL 5V system, use level adapters powered by 2 supplies:
If a Level shifter is used or a RS232 adapter, use the VGPIO signal as the enable signal to avoid any
voltage range must be avoided. (From -0.4V up to 2.8V+0.4V)
between 0 and 2.8V.
a 2.8V from a LDO IC which is enabled by VGPIO signal and the other external required voltage 3.3V or 5V.
current re-injection before the module start.
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 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 switchedoff.
Example of schematic (only useful signals are represented):
VGPIO
DTR, RTS, RXD
HiLoNC V2
Host
DCD, DSR, CTS, TXD, RI
Figure 33: Hardware interface diodes solution between HiLoNC V2 and host
HiLoNC V2
Buffer
Tri state command
DTR, RTS, RXD
DCD, DSR, CTS, TXD, RI
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.
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• 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
(1)
The VBAT rise time from 0V to its final value has to be lower than 1ms . 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)
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Module is
OFF
Module is
ON
2000ms
POK_IN
VGPIO
Software Loading
spike
Module is ready
to receive AT
commands
CTS
Typ 5 seconds
Max 7 seconds
Figure 35: Power ON sequence
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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.
Module is
Module is ON
2000ms
OFF
POK_IN
TXD
RXD
DTR
RI
DCD
Module UART
interface is ON
DSR
RTS
Module is ready to
receive AT commands
CTS
Typ 5 seconds
Max 7 seconds
30ms
70ms
150ms
Figure 36: Full UART signals during the power on sequence.
Transients spikes
during power on
sequence
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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.
DTE is in idle mode
U.A.R.T.
closed ?
VBAT≥3.2
Volts min
stable?
POK_IN
LOW for 2s
AND Reset
High?
VGPIO rise to 2.8V
CTS is Low and /or
KSUP notified if KSREP
activated
Module is ready
to receive and
send AT
Figure 37: Diagram for the power on
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Module is ready to
receive and send AT
Sleep mode request
Ksleep = 1 OR
( Ksleep = 0
AND
DTR = High)
Delay to enter the sleep
mode
VGPIO remains at 2.8V
CTS is High
DTE could also
be in sleep
mode
The wakes up
periods are set by
the network DRX
or the OS
Module is in
sleep mode
Wake up incoming event such as:
• Network event.
• Alarm interruption.
• DTR interruption.
• RTS interruption.
RI signal
connected
and
programmed?
RI wakes the DTE
DTE is in idle mode
Figure 38: Diagram for the sleep mode
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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.
2.4V min
RESET_IN: 7
0.4V max
2.8V
10ms
SAGEM HiLoNC
V2 Module
DCE
GPIO
HOST DTE
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.
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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.
AT*PSCPOF
Module is ON
POK_IN Internal
pull up to 3V
*Must be High
Module is
OFF
Typ 2 seconds
VGPIO
CTS
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.
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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
Tolerance/Type.
Sampling frequency
Resolution
Noise floor
0.5 ohms
1%, 0.5W, high precision metal film resistor
50 k samples/s
0.1mA over the full dynamic range of module currents
Less than lowest ADC step
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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
RXD
Output
Input
UART transmit
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…)
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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/cm (Distance is 20 cm)
PCS1900 : ERP < 3W
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 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.
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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.
Not correct connection
Correct connection
Figure 46: Connection of RF lines with different width
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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.
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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.
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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.
GND
HSET_OUT_P
HSET_OUT_N
GND
Figure 47: Layout of audio differential signals on a layer n
GND
HSET_OUT_P
GND
Layer n-1
Layer n
Layer n+1
Figure 48: Adjacent layers of audio differential signals
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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.
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
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.
Level
Floor Life
Soak requirements
Standard
Accelerated Equivalent
Time (hours)
Conditions
Time (hours)
Conditions
192 +5/-0
30°C / 60% RH
40 +1/-0
60° C / 60%RH
Time
Conditions
168
<= 30°C/60% RH
hours
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.
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Figure 50: Factory Tape dimensions
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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:
Alloy composition:
Melting temperature:
M705-GRN360-K-V (Senju Metal Industry Co., Ltd.)
Sn96.5-Ag3.0-Cu0.5
solidus 216°C / Peak 217°C / liquidus 220°C
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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:
Average ramp up rate:
Average ramp dacay rate:
245°C
3°C/second max
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.
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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
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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.
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Underfill Injection
Holes
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)
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HiLoNC
Electronic board
Cube to
concentrate
the heat
Unsoldering hot
plate
Figure 57 : Laboratory hot plate to unsolder the module
11.
Customer must remember to not have components on the HiLoNC V2 opposite side of the customer’s
board.
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”.
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12.
REFERENCE DESIGN: HiLoNC V2 DEVELOPMENT KIT
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