Sierra Wireless HL6528RD Embedded module User Manual

Sierra Wireless Inc. Embedded module

User manual

Rev 2.0 December 08, 2015 1 December 08, 2015 AirPrime HL6528RDxProduct Technical Specification
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Contents 1.INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 71.1.Common Flexible Form Factor (CF3) ............................................................................... 71.2.Physical Dimensions ....................................................................................................... 81.3.General Features ............................................................................................................ 81.4.GNSS Features ............................................................................................................... 91.5.Interfaces ........................................................................................................................ 91.6.Connection Interface ..................................................................................................... 101.7.ESD .............................................................................................................................. 101.8.Environmental and Certifications ................................................................................... 111.8.1.Environmental Specifications ................................................................................. 111.8.2.Regulatory ............................................................................................................. 111.8.3.RoHS Directive Compliant ..................................................................................... 111.8.4.Disposing of the Product ........................................................................................ 121.9.References .................................................................................................................... 122.DETAILED INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 132.1.Power Supply ................................................................................................................ 132.2.Current Consumption .................................................................................................... 132.3.VGPIO ........................................................................................................................... 152.4.BAT_RTC ...................................................................................................................... 1 5 2.5.UIM Interface................................................................................................................. 1 6 2.5.1.UIMx_DET ............................................................................................................. 172.6.USB Interface ................................................................................................................ 1 7 2.7.Electrical Information for Digital I/O ............................................................................... 183.MECHANICAL DRAWINGS ................................................................................. 204.REGULATORY LEGAL INFORMATION ............................................................. 224.1.Label ............................................................................................................................. 224.2.FCC Regulations ........................................................................................................... 224.3.RF Exposure Information .............................................................................................. 234.4.IC Regulations ............................................................................................................... 234.5.CE ................................................................................................................................. 245.TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS .......................................................................... 25
Rev 2.0 December 08, 2015 5 List of Figures Figure 1.AirPrime HL6528RDx Module Mechanical Overview .................................................... 10Figure 2.UIMx Implementation Example ..................................................................................... 17Figure 3.AirPrime HL6528RDx (angular view) ............................................................................. 20Figure 4.AirPrime HL6528RDx (side view) .................................................................................. 20Figure 5.AirPrime HL6528RDx Module (top view) ....................................................................... 21Figure 6.AirPrime HL6528RDx Module (bottom view with dimensions) ....................................... 21
Rev 2.0 December 08, 2015 6 List of Tables Table 1.Supported Frequencies ................................................................................................... 7Table 2.AirPrime HL6528RDx Features ....................................................................................... 8Table 3.GNSS Capabilities .......................................................................................................... 9Table 4.ESD Specifications ........................................................................................................ 10Table 5.AirPrime HL6528RDx Module Environmental Specifications ......................................... 11Table 6.Power Supply ................................................................................................................ 13Table 7.Current Consumption .................................................................................................... 13Table 8.Current Consumption per Power Supply (VBATT / VBATT_PA) ................................... 14Table 9.VGPIO Electrical Characteristics ................................................................................... 15Table 10.BAT_RTC Electrical Characteristics .............................................................................. 16Table 11.Electrical Characteristics of UIMx .................................................................................. 16Table 12.USB Pad Description .................................................................................................... 17Table 13.USB_VBUS Electrical Characteristics ........................................................................... 17Table 14.Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics – Input/Output Voltage .......................................... 18Table 15.Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics – Group 1 Input/Output Current ............................ 18Table 16.Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics – Group 2 Input/Output Current ............................ 19Table 17.Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics – Group 3 Input/Output Current ............................ 19Table 18.Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics – Group 4 Input/Output Current ............................ 19Table 19.AirPrime HL6528RDx FCC IDs ..................................................................................... 22Table 20.AirPrime HL6528RDx IC ............................................................................................... 24
Rev 2.0 December 08, 2015 7 1. Introduction The HL6528RDx series of embedded modules were created to improve, expand and enhance the design of the existing HL6528x. This document defines the high level product features and illustrates the interfaces for the AirPrime HL6528RDx, and covers the hardware aspects of the product series, including electrical and mechanical. Redesigned variants covered in this document are:  HL6528RD  HL6528RD-G  HL6528RD-2.8V  HL6528RD-G2.8V The AirPrime HL6528RD and HL6528RD-G modules are 1.8V IO modules as defined in section Error! Reference source not found. Error! Reference source not found.. 2.8V IO variants are also available, and defined throughout this document as HL6528RD-2.8V and HL6528RD-G2.8V. HL6528RDx denotes applicability to all four variants. The AirPrime HL6528RDx belongs to the AirPrime HL Series from Essential Connectivity Module family. This is an industrial-grade quad-band GSM/GPRS Embedded Wireless Module, designed for the automotive market and any other market with similar quality and life-time support requirements. The following table enumerates the frequencies supported by the HL6528RDx module. Table 1. Supported Frequencies RF Band Transmit band (Tx) Receive band (Rx) Maximum Output Power GSM 850 824 to 849 MHz 869 to 894 MHz 2 Watts GSM and GPRS E-GSM 900 880 to 915 MHz 925 to 960 MHz 2 Watts GSM and GPRS DCS 1800 1710 to 1785 MHz 1805 to 1880 MHz 1 Watt GSM and GPRS PCS 1900 1850 to 1910 MHz 1930 to 1990 MHz 1 Watt GSM and GPRS This module supports a large variety of interfaces such as Analog and Digital Audio, as well as Dual UIM Single Standby to provide customers with the highest level of flexibility in implementing high-end solutions. In addition, both AirPrime HL6528RD-G and HL6528RD-G2.8V modules also embed a high-performance GNSS receiver. 1.1. Common Flexible Form Factor (CF3) The AirPrime HL6528RDx module belongs to the Common Flexible Form Factor (CF3) family of modules. This family consists of a series of WWAN modules that share the same mechanical dimensions (same width and length with varying thicknesses) and footprint. The CF3 form factor provides a unique solution to a series of problems faced commonly in the WWAN module space as it:  Accommodates multiple radio technologies (from 2G to LTE advanced) and band groupings  Supports bit-pipe (Essential Module Series) and value add (Smart Module Series) solutions  Offers electrical and functional compatibility  Provides Direct Mount as well as Socketability depending on customer needs
Product Technical Specification Introduction 1.2. Physical Dimensions The AirPrime HL6528RDx modules are compact, robust, fully shielded modules with the following dimensions:  Length: 23 mm  Width: 22 mm  Thickness: 2.50 mm (including the label)  Weight : 2.25g (TBC) Note: Dimensions specified above are typical values. 1.3. General Features The table below summarizes the AirPrime HL6528RDx module features. Table 2. AirPrime HL6528RDx Features Feature Description GSM Output Power  Class 4 (2 W) for GSM 850 and E-GSM 900  Class 1 (1 W) for DCS 1800 and PCS 1900 GPRS  Quad-band GSM 850/E-GSM 900/DCS 1800/PCS 1900  GPRS Multi-slot class 10  R99 support  PBCCH support  Coding schemes: CS1 to CS4 Audio Interface  Analog and Digital interfaces  Supports Full Rate (FR), Enhanced Full Rate (EFR), Half Rate (HR) and Adaptive Multi Rate (AMR)  Noise reduction and echo cancellation  DTMF generation UIM Interface  Dual UIM Single Standby support  1.8V/3.0V support for UIM1 and UIM2  Supports UIM application tool kit with proactive UIM commands Application Interface  Full set of AT commands for GSM/GPRS including GSM 07.07 and 07.05 AT command sets  Comprehensive set of dedicated AT commands for M2M applications SMS  SMS class 0,1 and 2  SMS MT, MO  SMS storage into UIM card or Flash memory  Concatenation of MT SMS Supplementary Services  Call Forwarding  Call Barring  Multiparty Service  Call Waiting  Call Hold  USSD  Automatic answer
Product Technical Specification Introduction Feature Description RTC Real Time Clock (RTC) with calendar and alarm Temperature Sensor  Temperature monitoring  Alarms 1.4. GNSS Features The table below summarizes the GNSS capabilities of the AirPrime HL6528RD-G and HL6528RD-G2.8V modules. Table 3. GNSS Capabilities Feature Description GPS L1 band (CDMA 1575.42 MHz) GLONASS L1 Band (FDMA 1602MHz) SBAS (TBC) WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN, QZSS Channels 52 Antenna Passive or active antenna support Assistance data Server-generated Extended Ephemeris 1.5. Interfaces The AirPrime HL6528RD and HL6528RD-2.8V modules provide the following interfaces and peripheral connectivity:  1x – Backup Battery Interface  2x – 1.8V/3V UIM  1x – USB 1.1  8x – GPIOs, 4 of which have multiplexes  1x – 8-wire UART  1x – Active Low PWR_ON_N  1x – Active Low RESET_IN_N  2x – ADC  2x – System Clock Out  1x – Analog Audio Interface (Differential input/output)  1x – Digital Audio  1x – I2C  1x – Debug Interface  1x – JTAG Interface  1x – GSM Antenna  1x – 2G TX Burst Indicator
Product Technical Specification Introduction In addition to the interfaces above, the AirPrime HL6528RD-G and HL6528RD-G2.8V modules also provide the following interfaces and peripheral connectivity:  GPS Antenna  External LNA Enable/Disable  Pulse Per Second 1.6. Connection Interface The AirPrime HL6528RDx module is an LGA form factor device. All electrical and mechanical connections are made through the 146 pads Land Grid Array (LGA) on the bottom side PCB. Figure 1. AirPrime HL6528RDx Module Mechanical Overview The 146 pads have the following distribution  66 inner signal pads, 1x0.5mm, pitch 0.8mm  1 reference test point (Ground), 1.0mm diameter  7 test point (JTAG), 0.8mm diameter, 1.20mm pitch  64 inner ground pads, 1.0x1.0mm, pitch 1.825mm/1.475mm  4 inner corner ground pads, 1x1mm  4 outer corner ground pads, 1x0.9mm 1.7. ESD Refer to the following table for ESD Specifications. Note: Information specified in the following table is preliminary and subject to change. Table 4. ESD Specifications Category Connection Specification Operational RF ports IEC-61000-4-2 — Level (Electrostatic Discharge Immunity Test) ESD protection is highly recommended at the point where the antenna (main and GPS) contacts are exposed. Non-operational Host connector interface Unless otherwise specified:  JESD22-A114 +/- 1500V Human Body Model  JESD22-A115 +/- 150V Machine Model  JESD22-C101C +/- 500V Charged Device Model
Product Technical Specification Introduction Category Connection Specification Signals SIM connector ESD protection is highly recommended at the point where the USIM contacts are exposed, and for any other signals that would be subjected to ESD by the user. Other host signals 1.8. Environmental and Certifications 1.8.1. Environmental Specifications The environmental specification for both operating and storage conditions are defined in the table below. Table 5. AirPrime HL6528RDx Module Environmental Specifications Conditions Range Operating Class A -30°C to +70°C Operating Class B -40°C to +85°C Storage -40°C to +90°C Class A is defined as the operating temperature ranges that the device:  Shall exhibit normal function during and after environmental exposure.  Shall meet the minimum requirements of 3GPP or appropriate wireless standards. Class B is defined as the operating temperature ranges that the device:  Shall remain fully functional during and after environmental exposure  Shall exhibit the ability to establish a voice, SMS or DATA call (emergency call) at all times even when one or more environmental constraint exceeds the specified tolerance.  Unless otherwise stated, full performance should return to normal after the excessive constraint(s) have been removed. 1.8.2. Regulatory The AirPrime HL6528RDx module is compliant with the following regulations: R&TTE directive, FCC, IC, ANATEL and NCC. 1.8.3. RoHS Directive Compliant The AirPrime HL6528RDx module is compliant with RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU which sets limits for the use of certain restricted hazardous substances. This directive states that “from 1st July 2006, new electrical and electronic equipment put on the market does not contain lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) or polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)”.
Product Technical Specification Introduction 1.8.4. Disposing of the Product This electronic product is subject to the EU Directive 2012/19/EU for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). As such, this product must not be disposed of at a municipal waste collection point. Please refer to local regulations for directions on how to dispose of this product in an environmental friendly manner. 1.9. References [1] AirPrime HL Series Customer Process Guidelines Reference Number: 4114330 [2] AirPrime HL6528RDx AT Commands Interface Guide Reference Number: 4117743 [3] AirPrime HL Series Development Kit User Guide Reference Number: 4114877
Rev 2.0 December 08, 2015 13 2. Detailed Interface Specifications Note: If not specified, all electrical values are given for VBATT=3.7V and an operating temperature of 25°C. If needed, the AirPrime HL6528RDx module can support two different voltages for VBATT and VBATT_PA power inputs. However, using the same power supply for both signals is recommended. 2.1. Power Supply The AirPrime HL6528RDx module is supplied through the VBATT signal with the following characteristics. Table 6. Power Supply Minimum Typical Maximum VBATT voltage (V) 3.351 3.7 4.3 VBATT_PA voltage (V) Full Specification 3.351 3.7 4.3 VBATT_PA voltage (V) Extended Range2 2.82 3.7 4.3 1 This value has to be guaranteed during the burst 2 No guarantee of 3GPP performances over extended range 2.2. Current Consumption The following table lists the current consumption of the AirPrime HL6528RDx module at different conditions. Note: Typical values are defined for VBATT/VBATT_PA at 3.7V and 25°C, for 50Ω impedance at all RF ports. Maximum values are provided for VSWR 3:1 with worst conditions among supported ranges of voltage and temperature. Table 7. Current Consumption Parameters Typical Maximum Off mode (HL6528RD and HL6528RD-2.8V) (µA) 200 TBD Off mode (HL6528RD-G and HL6528RD-G2.8V) (µA) TBD TBD GSM Sleep mode (average, mA) Single UIM operation DRX2 1.7 TBD DRX5 TBD TBD DRX9 1.3 TBD GSM Sleep mode (average, mA) Dual UIM operation DRX2 TBD TBD DRX5 TBD TBD DRX9 TBD TBD GSM in communication mode (average, mA) E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 (PCL=5) 220 TBD DCS 1800 / PCS 1900 (PCL=0) 150 TBD GPRS (2 TX, 3 RX) (average, mA) E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 (PCL=5) 330 TBD DCS 1800 / PCS 1900 (PCL=0) 230 TBD
Rev 2.0 December 08, 2015 14 Product Technical Specification Detailed Interface Specifications Parameters Typical Maximum Peak Current consumption (peak, A) E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 1.5 TBD DCS 1800 / PCS 1900 0.9 TBD GNSS Acquisition1 (average, mA) GSM registered on network Max value3 TBD TBD Min value4 TBD TBD GNSS Acquisition1 (average, mA) GSM in Flight mode Max value3 TBD TBD Min value4 TBD TBD GNSS Navigation (1Hz)1 (average, mA) GSM registered on network Max value3 TBD TBD Min value4 TBD TBD GNSS Navigation (1Hz)1 (average, mA) GSM in Flight mode Max value3 TBD TBD Min value4 TBD TBD GNSS Hibernate mode2 (average, mA) GSM registered on network Max value3 TBD TBD Min value4 TBD TBD 1 Maximum SVs in view, signal level @-130dBm, high gain configuration 2 Hot start conditions are maintained in Hibernate mode 3 Baseband is running (or no sleep mode allowed) in max value condition. Refer to document [2] AirPrime HL6528RDx AT Commands Interface Guide for sleep mode description. 4 Baseband is in sleep mode in min value condition. Refer to document [2] AirPrime HL6528RDx AT Commands Interface Guide for sleep mode description. Table 8. Current Consumption per Power Supply (VBATT / VBATT_PA) Parameters Typical Maximum VBATT_PA Peak current (A) GPRS communication mode, 2TX E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 (PCL=5) TBD TBD DCS 1800/ PCS 1900 (PCL=0) TBD TBD Peak current (A) GSM communication mode, 1TX E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 (PCL=5) TBD TBD DCS 1800/ PCS 1900 (PCL=0) TBD TBD Average current (mA) GSM communication mode, 1TX E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 (PCL=5) TBD TBD DCS 1800/ PCS 1900 (PCL=0) TBD TBD VBATT (HL6528RD and HL6528RD-2.8V) Peak current (A) GPRS communication mode, 2TX E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 (PCL=5) TBD TBD DCS 1800/ PCS 1900 (PCL=0) TBD TBD Peak current (A) GSM communication mode, 1TX E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 (PCL=5) TBD TBD DCS 1800/ PCS 1900 (PCL=0) TBD TBD Average current (mA) GSM communication mode, 1TX E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 (PCL=5) TBD TBD DCS 1800/ PCS 1900 (PCL=0) TBD TBD
Rev 2.0 December 08, 2015 15 Product Technical Specification Detailed Interface Specifications Parameters Typical Maximum VBATT (HL6528RD-G and HL6528RD-G2.8V) Peak current (A) GPRS communication mode, 2TX GNSS Navigation mode E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 (PCL=5) TBD TBD DCS 1800/ PCS 1900 (PCL=0) TBD TBD Peak current (A) GSM communication mode, 1TX GNSS Navigation mode E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 (PCL=5) TBD TBD DCS 1800/ PCS 1900 (PCL=0) TBD TBD Average current (mA) GSM communication mode, 1TX GNSS Navigation mode E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 (PCL=5) TBD TBD DCS 1800/ PCS 1900 (PCL=0) TBD TBD 2.3. VGPIO The VGPIO output can be used to:  Pull-up signals such as I/Os  Supply the digital transistors driving LEDs The VGPIO output is available when the AirPrime HL6528RDx module is switched ON. Caution: VGPIO is only on when RESET_IN_N and PWR_ON_N are both at low level. Table 9. VGPIO Electrical Characteristics Parameter HL6528RD, HL6528RD-G HL6528RD-2.8V, HL6528RD-G2.8V Remarks Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Voltage level (V) 1.70 1.80 1.90 2.7 2.80 2.95 Both active mode and sleep mode Current capability active mode (mA) - - 50 - - 50 Current capability sleep mode (mA) - - 3 (TBC) - - 3 (TBC) Line regulation (mV/V) - - 50 (TBC) - - 50 (TBC) Iout = MAX Rise Time(ns) - - 6 (TBC) - - 6 (TBC) Test load capacitor = 30 pF 2.4. BAT_RTC The AirPrime HL6528RDx module provides an input/output to connect a Real Time Clock power supply. This pad is used as a back-up power supply for the internal Real Time Clock. The RTC is supported when VBATT is available but a back-up power supply is needed to save date and hour when VBATT is switched off.
Rev 2.0 December 08, 2015 16 Product Technical Specification Detailed Interface Specifications If VBATT is available, the back-up battery can be charged by the internal 2.8 V power supply regulator. Table 10. BAT_RTC Electrical Characteristics Parameter Minimum Typical Maximum Input voltage (V) 2.0 2.8 3.15 Input current consumption (µA) - 2.5 56 Output voltage (V) 2.82 2.8 3.18 Max charging current (@VBATT=3.6V) (mA) - 0.6 - Note: If unused, it is recommended to add a common 10 µF capacitor to BAT_RTC. 2.5. UIM Interface The AirPrime HL6528RDx has two physical UIM interfaces – one main UIM interface (UIM1), and a second UIM interface (UIM2) reserved for Dual UIM Single Standby option. Both UIM interface allow control of a 1.8V/3V UIM and are fully compliant with GSM 11.11 recommendations related to UIM functions. The five signals used by the UIMx interface are as follows:  UIMx_VCC: power supply  UIMx_CLK: clock  UIMx_DATA: I/O port  UIMx_RESET: reset  UIMx_DET: UIM detection (optional) Table 11. Electrical Characteristics of UIMx Parameter Min Typ Max Remarks UIMx Interface Voltage (V) (VCC, CLK, DATA, RESET) 2.7 3.0 3.15 The appropriate output voltage is auto detected and selected by software 1.65 1.80 1.95 UIMx_VCC Current (mA) - - 10 Max output current in sleep mode = 3 mA UIMx_VCC Line Regulation (mV/V) - - 50 At Iout_Max UIMx_VCC Power-up Setting Time (µs) from power down - 10 - Logic 1 of UIMx_DET (V) 2.4 - - For HL6528RD-2.8V and HL6528RD-G2.8V 1.4 - - For HL6528RD and HL6528RD-G Logic 0 of UIMx_DET (V) - - 0.4 For HL6528RD-2.8V and HL6528RD-G2.8V - - 0.4 For HL6528RD and HL6528RD-G
Rev 2.0 December 08, 2015 17 Product Technical Specification Detailed Interface Specifications Figure 2. UIMx Implementation Example 2.5.1. UIMx_DET UIMx_DET is used to detect and notify the application about the insertion and removal of a UIM device in the UIM socket connected to the UIM interface (UIM1 or UIM2). When a UIM is inserted, the state of UIMx_DET transitions from logic 0 to logic 1. Inversely, when a UIM is removed, the state of UIM1_DET transitions from logic 1 to logic 0. The GPIO used for UIM1_DET is GPIO3, and the GPIO used for UIM2_DET is GPIO4. 2.6. USB Interface The AirPrime HL6528RDx has one USB interface. USB_VBUS is used for USB connection detection purposes. For details, refer to document [2] AirPrime HL6528RDx AT Commands Interface Guide. Table 12. USB Pad Description Pad # Signal Name I/O Function 12 USB_D- I/O USB data negative 13 USB_D+ I/O USB data position 16 USB_VBUS I USB VBUS Table 13. USB_VBUS Electrical Characteristics Parameter Minimum Typical Maximum Unit Input voltage 4.75 5.0 5.25 V Input current consumption - 1 - mA
Rev 2.0 December 08, 2015 18 Product Technical Specification Detailed Interface Specifications 2.7. Electrical Information for Digital I/O The AirPrime HL6528RDx supports four groups of digital interfaces with varying current drain limits. Table 14 Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics – Input/Output Voltage provides the input and output voltage values of the digital interfaces, while the succeeding tables provides the input and output current per digital IO group. Digital IO groups are as follows:  Group 1:  GPIO2  GPIO6  GPIO7  GPIO8  PPS  EXT_LNA_EN  Group 2:  UART1  Group 3:  GPIO3  GPIO4  I2C  Group 4:  PCM  DEBUG_TX Table 14. Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics – Input/Output Voltage Parameter HL6528RD, HL6528RD-G HL6528RD-2.8V, HL6528RD-G2.8V Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Input Voltage-High (V) 1.6 2.1 2.6 3.1 Input Voltage-Low (V) 0.15 0.15 Output Voltage-High (V) 1.206 2.1 1.87 3.1 Output Voltage-Low (V) 0.4 0.4 Table 15. Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics – Group 1 Input/Output Current Parameter HL6528RD, HL6528RD-G HL6528RD-2.8V, HL6528RD-G2.8V Notes Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Input Current-High(µA) -22.5 12.5 -2 Current consumption Input Current-Low(µA) -82.5 -6.1 2 Current consumption DC Output Current-High (mA) 16 0.02 DC Output Current-Low (mA) -16 -1
Rev 2.0 December 08, 2015 19 Product Technical Specification Detailed Interface Specifications Table 16. Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics – Group 2 Input/Output Current Parameter HL6528RD, HL6528RD-G HL6528RD-2.8V, HL6528RD-G2.8V Notes Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Input Current-High(µA) -22.5 12.5 -22.5 12.5 Current consumption Input Current-Low(µA) -82.5 -6.1 -82.5 -6.1 Current consumption DC Output Current-High (mA) 1.5 16 DC Output Current-Low (mA) -1.5 -16 Table 17. Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics – Group 3 Input/Output Current Parameter HL6528RD, HL6528RD-G HL6528RD-2.8V, HL6528RD-G2.8V Notes Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Input Current-High(µA) -2 -22.5 12.5 Current consumption Input Current-Low(µA) 2 -82.5 -6.1 Current consumption DC Output Current-High (mA) 0.02 16 DC Output Current-Low (mA) -1 -16 Table 18. Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics – Group 4 Input/Output Current Parameter HL6528RD, HL6528RD-G HL6528RD-2.8V, HL6528RD-G2.8V Notes Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Input Current-High(µA) -22.5 12.5 -22.5 12.5 Current consumption Input Current-Low(µA) -82.5 -6.1 -82.5 -6.1 Current consumption DC Output Current-High (mA) 16 16 DC Output Current-Low (mA) -16 -16 Note: The PCM interface only supports 2.8V even with 1.8V configuration.
Rev 2.0 December 08, 2015 20 3. Mechanical Drawings Figure 3. AirPrime HL6528RDx (angular view) Figure 4. AirPrime HL6528RDx (side view)
Rev 2.0 December 08, 2015 21 Product Technical Specification Mechanical Drawings Figure 5. AirPrime HL6528RDx Module (top view) Figure 6. AirPrime HL6528RDx Module (bottom view with dimensions)
Rev 2.0 December 08, 2015 22 4. Regulatory Legal Information 4.1. Label The AirPrime HL6528RDx module is labeled with its own FCC ID on the shield side. Each HL6528RDx variant has its own FCC ID as listed in the table below. Table 19. AirPrime HL6528RDx FCC IDs Model Name FCC ID HL6528RD N7NHL6528RD HL6528RD-G N7NHL6528RDG HL6528RD-2.8V N7NHL6528RD28V HL6528RD-G2.8V N7NHL6528RDG28V When the module is installed in a 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 the customer’s product to indicate the FCC ID of the enclosed module. This label can use wording such as the following: “Contains Transmitter module FCC ID: <FCC ID as listed in Table 19 AirPrime HL6528RDx FCC IDs>” or “Contains FCC ID: <FCC ID as listed in Table 19 AirPrime HL6528RDx FCC IDs>”. 4.2. FCC Regulations This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Rev 2.0 December 08, 2015 23 Product Technical Specification Regulatory Legal Information 4.3. RF Exposure Information This Modular Approval is limited to OEM installation for mobile and fixed applications only. The antenna installation and operating configurations of this transmitter, including any applicable source-based time-averaging duty factor, antenna gain and cable loss must satisfy MPE categorical Exclusion Requirements of §2.1091. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons, must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter, except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures. The end user has no manual instructions to remove or install the device and a separate approval is required for all other operating configurations, including portable configurations with respect to 2.1093 and different antenna configurations. According to the MPE RF explore report, maximum antenna gain allowed for use with this device is 3.1 dBi for GSM 850 and 2 dBi for PCS 1900. When the module is installed in the host device, the FCC ID label must be visible through a window on the final device or it must be visible when an access panel, door or cover is easily removed. Otherwise, a second label must be placed on the outside of the final device that contains the following text: ―Contains FCC ID: <FCC ID as listed in Table 19 AirPrime HL6528RDx FCC IDs> 4.4. IC Regulations IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'entrainer des comportements non-desirés This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p) is not more than necessary for successful communication. Labeling Requirements for the Host Device (from Section 7.2, RSS RSP-100 issue 10, November 2014): The host device shall be properly labeled to identify the module within the host device. The Industry Canada certification label of a module shall be clearly visible at all times when installed in the host device, otherwise the host device must be labeled to display the Industry Canada certification number of the module, preceded by the words ― Contains transmitter module‖, or the word ― Contains‖, or similar wording expressing the same meaning, as follows: Contains transmitter module IC: <IC as listed below>.
Rev 2.0 December 08, 2015 24 Product Technical Specification Regulatory Legal Information Table 20. AirPrime HL6528RDx IC Model Name IC HL6528RD 2417C-HL6528RD HL6528RD-G 2417C-HL6528RDG HL6528RD-2.8V 2417C-HL6528RD28V HL6528RD-G2.8V 2417C-HL6528RDG28 This device complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the IC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation. Cet appareil est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements de la IC CNR-102 définies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Afin d'éviter la possibilité de dépasser les limites d'exposition aux fréquences radio de la IC CNR-102, la proximité humaine à l'antenne ne doit pas être inférieure à 20 cm (8 pouces) pendant le fonctionnement normal. This radio transmitter (identify the device by certification number, or model number if Category II) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device. 4.5. CE The minimum distance between the user and/or any bystander and the radiating structure of the transmitter is 20cm. Assessment of compliance of the product with the requirements relating to the Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment Directive (EC Directive 1999/5/EC) was performed by Telefication BV (Notified Body No.0560)
Rev 2.0 December 08, 2015 25 5. Terms and Abbreviations Abbreviation Definition ADC Analog to Digital Converter AGC Automatic Gain Control AT Attention (prefix for modem commands) AVL Automatic Vehicle Location CCB Customer Carrier Board CDMA Code Division Multiple Access CF3 Common Flexible Form Factor CLK Clock CODEC Coder Decoder CPU Central Processing Unit DAC Digital to Analog Converter DTR Data Terminal Ready EGNOS European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMI Electromagnetic Interference EN Enable ESD Electrostatic Discharges ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute FDMA Frequency-division multiple access GAGAN GPS aided geo augmented navigation GLONASS Global Navigation Satellite System GND Ground GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System GPIO General Purpose Input Output GPRS General Packet Radio Service GSM Global System for Mobile communications Hi Z High impedance (Z) IC Integrated Circuit IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identification I/O Input / Output LED Light Emitting Diode LNA Low Noise Amplifier MAX Maximum MIN Minimum MSAS Multi-functional Satellite Augmentation System N/A Not Applicable PA Power Amplifier PC Personal Computer PCB Printed Circuit Board PCL Power Control Level PLL Phase Lock Loop
Rev 2.0 December 08, 2015 26 Product Technical Specification Terms and Abbreviations Abbreviation Definition PWM Pulse Width Modulation QZSS Quasi-Zenith Satellite System RF Radio Frequency RFI Radio Frequency Interference RMS Root Mean Square RST Reset RTC Real Time Clock RX Receive SCL Serial Clock SDA Serial Data SIM Subscriber Identification Module SMD Surface Mounted Device/Design SPI Serial Peripheral Interface SV Satellite Vehicle SW Software PSRAM Pseudo Static RAM TBC To Be Confirmed TBD To Be Defined TP Test Point TTS Text To Speech TX Transmit TYP Typical UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter UICC Universal Integrated Circuit Card USB Universal Serial Bus UIM User Identity Module VBATT Main Supply Voltage from Battery or DC adapter VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio WAAS Wide Area Augmentation System

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