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Product Technical Specification
AirPrime HL6528RDx
December 08, 2015
Rev 2.0
December 08, 2015
Important Notice
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delays or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such as the Sierra Wireless modem are used
in a normal manner with a well-constructed network, the Sierra Wireless modem should not be used
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receive such data.
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Note:
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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 ...................................................................................................................... 15
2.5.
UIM Interface................................................................................................................. 16
2.5.1.
UIMx_DET ............................................................................................................. 17
2.6.
USB Interface ................................................................................................................ 17
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
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
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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
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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
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1.2.
Introduction
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




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



Dual UIM Single Standby support
1.8V/3.0V support for UIM1 and UIM2
Supports UIM application tool kit with proactive UIM commands


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
Audio Interface
UIM Interface
Application Interface
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Introduction
Feature
Description
RTC
Real Time Clock (RTC) with calendar and alarm


Temperature Sensor
1.4.
Temperature monitoring
Alarms
GNSS Features
The table below summarizes the GNSS capabilities of the AirPrime HL6528RD-G and HL6528RDG2.8V 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
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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:
Table 4.
Information specified in the following table is preliminary and subject to change.
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.
Unless otherwise specified:
Non-operational
Host connector
interface



JESD22-A114 +/- 1500V Human Body Model
JESD22-A115 +/- 150V Machine Model
JESD22-C101C +/- 500V Charged Device Model
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Category
Signals
Connection
Specification
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.
Introduction
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)”.
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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.
[1]
References
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
Introduction
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
This value has to be guaranteed during the burst
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:
Table 7.
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.
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
DRX2
1.7
TBD
DRX5
TBD
TBD
GSM Sleep mode (average, mA)
Single UIM operation
GSM Sleep mode (average, mA)
Dual UIM operation
GSM in communication mode (average, mA)
GPRS (2 TX, 3 RX) (average, mA)
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DRX9
1.3
TBD
DRX2
TBD
TBD
DRX5
TBD
TBD
DRX9
TBD
TBD
E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 (PCL=5)
220
TBD
DCS 1800 / PCS 1900 (PCL=0)
150
TBD
E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 (PCL=5)
330
TBD
DCS 1800 / PCS 1900 (PCL=0)
230
TBD
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Parameters
Peak Current consumption (peak, A)
Typical
Maximum
E-GSM 900 / GSM 850
1.5
TBD
DCS 1800 / PCS 1900
0.9
TBD
value3
TBD
TBD
Min value4
TBD
TBD
Max
Acquisition1 (average,
GNSS
mA)
GSM registered on network
GNSS Acquisition1 (average, mA)
GSM in Flight mode
GNSS Navigation (1Hz)1 (average, mA)
GSM registered on network
Max value3
TBD
TBD
Min value4
TBD
TBD
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
Maximum SVs in view, signal level @-130dBm, high gain configuration
Hot start conditions are maintained in Hibernate mode
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.
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
VBATT_PA
Maximum
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
E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 (PCL=5)
TBD
TBD
DCS 1800/ PCS 1900 (PCL=0)
TBD
TBD
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
E-GSM 900 / GSM 850 (PCL=5)
TBD
TBD
DCS 1800/ PCS 1900 (PCL=0)
TBD
TBD
Average current (mA)
GSM communication
mode, 1TX
VBATT
(HL6528RD and
HL6528RD-2.8V)
Typical
Average current (mA)
GSM communication
mode, 1TX
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Detailed Interface Specifications
Parameters
VBATT
(HL6528RD-G
and HL6528RDG2.8V)
Maximum
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
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
2.3.
Typical
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:
Table 9.
VGPIO is only on when RESET_IN_N and PWR_ON_N are both at low level.
VGPIO Electrical Characteristics
HL6528RD, HL6528RD-G
Parameter
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
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.
Both active mode
and sleep mode
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.
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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
1.65
1.80
1.95
The appropriate output voltage is auto
detected and selected by software
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
2.4
For HL6528RD-2.8V and HL6528RD-G2.8V
Logic 1 of UIMx_DET (V)
Logic 0 of UIMx_DET (V)
1.4
For HL6528RD and HL6528RD-G
0.4
For HL6528RD-2.8V and HL6528RD-G2.8V
0.4
For HL6528RD and HL6528RD-G
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Figure 2.
Detailed Interface Specifications
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
USB VBUS
Table 13.
USB_VBUS Electrical Characteristics
Parameter
Minimum
Typical
Maximum
Unit
Input voltage
4.75
5.0
5.25
Input current consumption
mA
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2.7.
Detailed Interface Specifications
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
 I2 C

Group 4:
 PCM
 DEBUG_TX
Table 14.
Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics – Input/Output Voltage
HL6528RD, HL6528RD-G
HL6528RD-2.8V, HL6528RD-G2.8V
Min
Max
Min
2.1
2.6
Parameter
Input Voltage-High (V)
Typ
1.6
Input Voltage-Low (V)
Output Voltage-High (V)
Max
3.1
0.15
1.206
0.15
2.1
Output Voltage-Low (V)
Table 15.
Typ
1.87
3.1
0.4
0.4
Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics – Group 1 Input/Output Current
Parameter
HL6528RD,
HL6528RD-G
Min
Typ
HL6528RD-2.8V,
HL6528RD-G2.8V
Max
Min
-2
Input Current-High(µA)
-22.5
12.5
Input Current-Low(µA)
-82.5
-6.1
DC Output Current-High (mA)
DC Output Current-Low (mA)
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Max
Current consumption
16
-16
Typ
Notes
Current consumption
0.02
-1
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Table 16.
Detailed Interface Specifications
Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics – Group 2 Input/Output Current
HL6528RD,
HL6528RD-G
Parameter
Min
Typ
HL6528RD-2.8V,
HL6528RD-G2.8V
Max
Min
Typ
Notes
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)
DC Output Current-Low (mA)
Table 17.
1.5
-1.5
-16
Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics – Group 3 Input/Output Current
HL6528RD,
HL6528RD-G
Parameter
Min
Input Current-High(µA)
Typ
HL6528RD-2.8V,
HL6528RD-G2.8V
Max
-2
Input Current-Low(µA)
DC Output Current-High (mA)
0.02
DC Output Current-Low (mA)
Table 18.
16
-1
Min
Typ
Notes
Max
-22.5
12.5
Current consumption
-82.5
-6.1
Current consumption
16
-16
Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics – Group 4 Input/Output Current
HL6528RD,
HL6528RD-G
Parameter
Min
Typ
HL6528RD-2.8V,
HL6528RD-G2.8V
Max
Min
Typ
Notes
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)
DC Output Current-Low (mA)
Note:
16
-16
16
-16
The PCM interface only supports 2.8V even with 1.8V configuration.
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3. Mechanical Drawings
Figure 3.
AirPrime HL6528RDx (angular view)
Figure 4.
AirPrime HL6528RDx (side view)
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Mechanical Drawings
Figure 5.
AirPrime HL6528RDx Module (top view)
Figure 6.
AirPrime HL6528RDx Module (bottom view with dimensions)
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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: ” or “Contains FCC ID: ”.
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.
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4.3.
Regulatory Legal Information
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 sourcebased 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: 
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: .
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Table 20.
Regulatory Legal Information
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)
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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
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Abbreviation
Terms and Abbreviations
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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