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Product Technical Specification
AirPrime HL7618
December 02, 2015
Product Technical Specification
Important Notice
Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be
guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or be totally lost. Although significant
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
in situations where failure to transmit or receive data could result in damage of any kind to the user or
any other party, including but not limited to personal injury, death, or loss of property. Sierra Wireless
accepts no responsibility for damages of any kind resulting from delays or errors in data transmitted or
received using the Sierra Wireless modem, or for failure of the Sierra Wireless modem to transmit or
receive such data.
Safety and Hazards
Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in areas where cellular modems are not advised without
proper device certifications. These areas include environments where cellular radio can interfere such
as explosive atmospheres, medical equipment, or any other equipment which may be susceptible to
any form of radio interference. The Sierra Wireless modem can transmit signals that could interfere
with this equipment. Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in any aircraft, whether the aircraft is
on the ground or in flight. In aircraft, the Sierra Wireless modem MUST BE POWERED OFF. When
operating, the Sierra Wireless modem can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard
systems.
Note:
Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is on the ground and the door
is open. Sierra Wireless modems may be used at this time.
The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the Sierra Wireless modem while in control of
a vehicle. Doing so will detract from the driver or operator’s control and operation of that vehicle. In
some states and provinces, operating such communications devices while in control of a vehicle is an
offence.
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services. These services are provided by a third party and should be purchased directly by the
Customer.
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Consult our website for up-to-date product descriptions, documentation, application notes, firmware
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Document History
Version
Date
1.0
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Updates
Creation
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2.12 Analog to Digital Converter (ADC1)
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Table 2 AirPrime HL7618 Features
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Figure 1 AirPrime HL7618 Architecture Overview

Figure 2 AirPrime HL7618 Mechanical Overview (Top View and
Bottom View)
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Table 3 ESD Specifications
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Table 5 Regulation Compliance
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2.2 Current Consumption (TBC)
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Contents
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 9
1.1.
Common Flexible Form Factor (CF3)............................................................................... 9
1.2.
Physical Dimensions ....................................................................................................... 9
1.3.
General Features .......................................................................................................... 10
1.4.
Architecture ................................................................................................................... 11
1.5.
Interfaces ...................................................................................................................... 12
1.6.
Connection Interface ..................................................................................................... 12
1.7.
ESD .............................................................................................................................. 13
1.8.
Environmental and Certifications ................................................................................... 13
1.8.1.
Environmental Specifications ................................................................................. 13
1.8.2.
Regulatory ............................................................................................................. 14
1.8.3.
RoHS Directive Compliant ..................................................................................... 14
1.8.4.
Disposing of the Product ........................................................................................ 14
1.9.
References .................................................................................................................... 14
2. DETAILED INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 15
2.1.
Power Supply ................................................................................................................ 15
2.2.
Current Consumption (TBC) .......................................................................................... 15
2.3.
VGPIO........................................................................................................................... 16
2.4.
BAT_RTC ...................................................................................................................... 16
2.5.
SIM Interface ................................................................................................................. 17
2.5.1.
UIM1_DET ............................................................................................................. 17
2.6.
USB .............................................................................................................................. 18
2.7.
Electrical Information for Digital I/O ............................................................................... 18
2.8.
General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) .......................................................................... 19
2.9.
Main Serial Link (UART1).............................................................................................. 19
2.10.
POWER-ON Signal (PWR_ON_N)................................................................................ 20
2.11.
Reset Signal (RESET_IN_N) ........................................................................................ 20
2.12.
Analog to Digital Converter (ADC1)............................................................................... 21
2.13.
Clock Interface .............................................................................................................. 22
2.14.
Debug Interfaces ........................................................................................................... 22
2.14.1. Trace Debug .......................................................................................................... 22
2.14.2. JTAG...................................................................................................................... 22
2.15.
RF Interface .................................................................................................................. 23
2.15.1. RF Connection ....................................................................................................... 23
2.15.2. RF Performances ................................................................................................... 23
2.15.3. TX_ON Indicator (TX_ON) ..................................................................................... 24
3. MECHANICAL DRAWINGS................................................................................. 25
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4. FCC LEGAL INFORMATION ............................................................................... 28
5. TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS.......................................................................... 30
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List of Figures
Figure 1.
AirPrime HL7618 Architecture Overview ....................................................................... 11
Figure 2.
AirPrime HL7618 Mechanical Overview (Top View and Bottom View) .......................... 12
Figure 3.
TX_ON State During Transmission ............................................................................... 24
Figure 4.
AirPrime HL7618 Mechanical Drawing .......................................................................... 25
Figure 5.
AirPrime HL7618 Dimensions Drawing ......................................................................... 26
Figure 6.
AirPrime HL7618 Footprint ............................................................................................ 27
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Table 1.
Supported Bands/Connectivity ........................................................................................ 9
Table 2.
AirPrime HL7618 Features ............................................................................................ 10
Table 3.
ESD Specifications........................................................................................................ 13
Table 4.
AirPrime HL7618 Environmental Specifications ............................................................ 13
Table 5.
Regulation Compliance ................................................................................................. 14
Table 6.
Power Supply ................................................................................................................ 15
Table 7.
Current Consumption .................................................................................................... 15
Table 8.
Current Consumption per Power Supply ....................................................................... 15
Table 9.
VGPIO Electrical Characteristics ................................................................................... 16
Table 10.
BAT_RTC Electrical Characteristics .............................................................................. 16
Table 11.
UIM1 Pad Description ................................................................................................... 17
Table 12.
Electrical Characteristics of UIM1.................................................................................. 17
Table 13.
USB Pad Description .................................................................................................... 18
Table 14.
Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics .............................................................................. 18
Table 15.
GPIO Pad Description ................................................................................................... 19
Table 16.
UART1 Pad Description ................................................................................................ 19
Table 17.
PWR_ON_N Electrical Characteristics .......................................................................... 20
Table 18.
RESET_IN_N Electrical Characteristics ........................................................................ 21
Table 19.
ADC Interface Pad Description ..................................................................................... 21
Table 20.
ADC Electrical Characteristics ...................................................................................... 21
Table 21.
Clock Interface Pad Description .................................................................................... 22
Table 22.
Trace Debug Pad Description ....................................................................................... 22
Table 23.
JTAG Pad Description ................................................................................................... 22
Table 24.
RF Main Connection ..................................................................................................... 23
Table 25.
RF Diversity Connection ............................................................................................... 23
Table 26.
Conducted RX Sensitivity (dBm) ................................................................................... 23
Table 27.
TX_ON Indicator Pad Description ................................................................................. 24
Table 28.
TX_ON Characteristics ................................................................................................. 24
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1. Introduction
This document is the Product Technical Specification for the AirPrime HL7618 Embedded Module. It
defines the high level product features and illustrates the interfaces for these features. This document
is intended to cover the hardware aspects of the product, including electrical and mechanical.
The AirPrime HL7618 belongs to the AirPrime HL Series from Essential Connectivity Module family.
These are industrial grade Embedded Wireless Modules that provides data connectivity on LTE
networks (as listed in Table 1 Supported Bands/Connectivity).
The HL7618 supports a large variety of interfaces such as USB 2.0, UART, GPIOs and dual SIM to
provide customers with the highest level of flexibility in implementing high-end solutions.
Table 1.
Supported Bands/Connectivity
RF Band
Transmit band (Tx)
Receive band (Rx)
Maximum Output Power
LTE B4
1710 to 1755 MHz
2110 to 2155 MHz
23dBm ± 2dBm
LTE B13
777 to 787 MHz
746 to 756 MHz
23dBm ± 2dBm
1.1.
Common Flexible Form Factor (CF3)
The AirPrime HL7618 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
1.2.
Physical Dimensions
AirPrime HL7618 modules are compact, robust, fully shielded modules with the following dimensions:

Length: 23 mm

Width: 22 mm

Thickness: 2.5 mm

Weight: 3.5 g
Note:
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1.3.
Introduction
General Features
The table below summarizes the AirPrime HL7618 features.
Table 2.
AirPrime HL7618 Features
Feature
Physical
Description

Small form factor (146-pad solderable LGA pad) – 23mm x 22mm x
2.5mm (nominal)

Complete body shielding

RF connection pads (RF main interface)

Baseband signals connection
Electrical
Single or double supply voltage (VBATT and VBATT_PA) – 3.2V – 4.5V
RF
Dual-band LTE (AWS (B4), 700 MHz (B13))
SIM interface
Application interface

Dual SIM Single Standby (DSSS)

1.8V/3V support

SIM extraction / hot plug detection

SIM/USIM support

Conforms with ETSI UICC Specifications.

Supports SIM application tool kit with proactive SIM commands

NDIS NIC interface support (Windows 7, Windows 8, Linux)

MBIM support

Multiple non-multiplexed USB channel support

Dial-up networking

USB selective suspend to maximize power savings

CMUX multiplexing over UART

AT command interface – 3GPP 27.007 standard, plus proprietary
extended AT commands
Single mode LTE operation:
Protocol Stack
SMS
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LTE FDD, bandwidth 1.4-20 MHz

System Release: 3GPP Rel. 9

Category 1 (up to 10 Mbit/s in downlink, 5 Mbit/s in uplink)

Max modulation 64 QAM DL, 16 QAM UL

Intra-frequency and inter-frequency mobility

SON ANR

Public Warning System PWS

SMS over SGs and IMS

SMS MO and MT

SMS saving to SIM card or ME storage

SMS reading from SIM card or ME storage

SMS sorting

SMS concatenation

SMS Status Report

SMS replacement support

SMS storing rules (support of AT+CNMI, AT+CNMA)
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Feature
Introduction
Description

Multiple (up to 20) cellular packet data profiles

Sleep mode for minimum idle power draw

Mobile-originated PDP context activation / deactivation

Support QoS profile

Release 97 – Precedence Class, Reliability Class, Delay Class, Peak
Throughput, Mean Throughput

Release 99 QoS negotiation – Background, Interactive, and
Streaming

Static and Dynamic IP address. The network may assign a fixed IP
address or dynamically assign one using DHCP (Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol).

Supports PAP and CHAP authentication protocols

PDP context type (IPv4, IPv6, IPv4v6). IP Packet Data Protocol context

RFC1144 TCP/IP header compression
Connectivity
Operating temperature ranges (industrial grade):
Environmental
RTC
1.4.


Class A: -30°C to +70°C
Class B: -40°C to +85°C
Real Time Clock (RTC) with calendar
Architecture
The figure below presents an overview of the AirPrime HL7618 internal architecture and external
interfaces.
Figure 1.
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1.5.
Introduction
Interfaces
The AirPrime HL7618 module provides the following interfaces and peripheral connectivity:

1x - 8-wire UART

1x - Active Low RESET

1x - USB 2.0

1x - Backup Battery Interface

2x - System Clock Out

1x - Active Low POWER-ON

1x - 1.8V/3V SIM

1x - JTAG Interface

12x - GPIOs (2 of which have multiplexes)

1x - Main Antenna

1x - RX Diversity

1x - VGPIO

1x - TX ON

1x - ADC

1x - Debug Interface
1.6.
Connection Interface
The AirPrime HL7618 module is an LGA form factor device. All electrical and mechanical connections
are made through the 146 Land Grid Array (LGA) pads on the bottom side of the PCB.
Figure 2.
AirPrime HL7618 Mechanical Overview (Top View and Bottom View)
The 146 pads have the following distribution:

66 inner signal pads, 1x0.5mm, pitch 0.8mm

1 reserved test point (do not connect), 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
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1.7.
Introduction
ESD
Refer to the following table for ESD Specifications.
Note:
Information specified in the following table is preliminary and subject to change.
Table 3.
ESD Specifications
Category
Connection
Operational
RF ports
Specification
IEC-61000-4-2 — Level (Electrostatic Discharge Immunity Test)
Unless otherwise specified:
Non-operational
Host connector
interface
SIM connector
Signals
Other host signals
1.8.



JESD22-A114 +/- 1kV Human Body Model
JESD22-A115 +/- 200V Machine Model
JESD22-C101C +/- 250V Charged Device Model
Adding 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.
Environmental and Certifications
1.8.1.
Environmental Specifications
The environmental specification for both operating and storage conditions are defined in the table
below.
Table 4.
AirPrime HL7618 Environmental Specifications
Conditions
Range
Operating Class A
-30°C to +70°C
Operating Class B
-40°C to +85°C
Storage
-40°C to +85°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 an 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.
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1.8.2.
Introduction
Regulatory
The AirPrime HL7618 is compliant with FCC regulations.
FCC compliance will be reflected on the AirPrime HL7618 label.
Table 5.
Regulation Compliance
Document
Current Version
Title
GCF-CC
v3.59.0 or later
GCF Conformance Certification Criteria
FCC Part 27
NA
Miscellaneous wireless communication services
1.8.3.
RoHS Directive Compliant
The AirPrime HL7618 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)”.
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 HL7618, HL7690 and HL7692 AT Commands Interface Guide
Reference Number: 4118395
[3]
AirPrime HL Series Development Kit User Guide
Reference Number: 4114877
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Note:
If not specified, all electrical values are given for VBATT=3.7V and an operating temperature of
25°C.
For standard applications, VBATT and VBATT_PA must be tied externally to the same power
supply. For some specific applications, AirPrime HL7618 module supports separate VBATT and
VBATT_PA connection if requirements below are fulfilled.
2.1.
Power Supply
The AirPrime HL7618 module is supplied through the VBATT signal with the following characteristics.
Table 6.
Power Supply
Supply
Minimum
Typical
Maximum
VBATT voltage (V)
3.21
3.7
4.5
VBATT_PA voltage (V) Full Specification
3.21
3.7
4.5
VBATT_PA voltage (V) Extended Range
2.8
3.7
4.5
This value has to be guaranteed during the burst.
Note:
Load capacitance for VBATT is around 32µF ± 20% embedded inside the module.
Load capacitance for VBATT_PA is around 10µF ± 20% embedded inside the module.
2.2.
Current Consumption (TBC)
The following table lists the current consumption of the AirPrime HL7618 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 VSWR3:1 with worst conditions among supported ranges
of voltages and temperature.
Current Consumption
Parameter
Minimum
Off mode
Sleep mode – LTE
DRX = 1.28s
USB = suspended
LTE in communication
mode (TX Max)
Table 8.
Typical
Unit
95.0
110
202.0
µA
Band 4
1.2
1.4
6.2
mA
Band 13
1.2
1.4
6.2
mA
Band 4
510.0
610.0
945.0
mA
Band 13
460.0
540.0
720.0
mA
Typical
Unit
207
mA
Current Consumption per Power Supply
Parameter (at nominal voltage, 3.7 V)
VBATT
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Parameter (at nominal voltage, 3.7 V)
Typical
LTE in communication mode (TX Max)
USB = disconnected
LTE in communication mode (TX Max)
USB = disconnected
VBATT_PA
2.3.
Unit
212
Band 13
mA
Band 4
403
mA
Band 13
328
mA
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 HL7618 module is switched ON.
Table 9.
VGPIO Electrical Characteristics
Parameter
Min
Typ
Max
Remarks
Voltage level (V)
1.7
1.8
1.9
Both active mode and sleep mode
Current capability
Active Mode (mA)
50
Power management support up to 50mA
output in Active mode
Current capability
Sleep Mode (mA)
Power management support up to 3mA output
in Sleep mode
Rise Time(ms)
1.5
Start-Up time from 0V
2.4.
BAT_RTC
The AirPrime HL7618 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.
If VBATT is available, the back-up battery can be charged by the internal 1.8V power supply regulator.
Table 10.
BAT_RTC Electrical Characteristics
Parameter
Minimum
Typical
Maximum
Unit
Input voltage
1.8
Input current consumption
2.5 (TBC)
µA
Output voltage
-5%
1.8
+5%
Max charging current (@VBATT=3.7V)
25
mA
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2.5.
Detailed Interface Specifications
SIM Interface
The AirPrime HL7618 has one physical SIM interface, UIM1, which has optional support for dual SIM
application with an external SIM switch.
It allows control of a 1.8V/3V SIM and is fully compliant with GSM 11.11 recommendations concerning
SIM functions.
The five signals used by UIM1 are as follows:

UIM1_VCC: power supply

UIM1_CLK: clock

UIM1_DATA: I/O port

UIM1_RESET: reset

UIM1_DET: SIM detection
Table 11.
UIM1 Pad Description
Pad #
Signal Name
Description
26
UIM1_VCC
1.8V/3V SIM1 Power supply
27
UIM1_CLK
1.8V/3V SIM1 Clock
28
UIM1_DATA
1.8V/3V SIM1 Data
29
UIM1_RESET
1.8V/3V SIM1 Reset
64
UIM1_DET
UIM1 Detection
Table 12.
Electrical Characteristics of UIM1
Parameter
Min
Typ
Max
Remarks
UIM1 Interface Voltage (V)
(VCC,CLK,IO,RST)
2.9
1.80
The appropriate output voltage is auto
detected and selected by software.
UIM1 Detect
1.80
High active
UIM1_VCC Current (mA)
10
Max output current in sleep mode = 3 mA
UIM1_VCC Line Regulation
(mV/V)
50
At Iout_Max
UIM1_VCC Power-up Setting
Time (µs) from power down
10
2.5.1.
UIM1_DET
UIM1_DET is used to detect and notify the application about the insertion and removal of a SIM
device in the SIM socket connected to the SIM interface. When a SIM is inserted, the state of
UIM1_DET transitions from logic 0 to logic 1. Inversely, when a SIM is removed, the state of
UIM1_DET transitions from logic 1 to logic 0.
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2.6.
Detailed Interface Specifications
USB
The AirPrime HL7618 has one USB interface.
Table 13.
USB Pad Description
Pad Number
Signal Name
I/O
Function
12
USB_D-
I/O
USB Data Negative
13
USB_D+
I/O
USB Data Positive
16
USB_VBUS
USB VBUS
Note:
When the 5V USB supply is not available, connect USB_VBUS to VBATT to supply the USB
interface.
2.7.
Electrical Information for Digital I/O
The AirPrime HL7618 supports two groups of digital interfaces with varying current drain limits. The
following list enumerates these interface groupings and the following table enumerates the electrical
characteristics of each digital interface.

Group 1 (6mA current drain limit)
 GPIO2, GPIO4, GPIO6, GPIO8, GPIO10, GPIO11, GPIO13, GPIO14, GPIO15

Group 2 (1mA current drain limit)
 GPIO1, GPIO5, GPIO7
 UART1
 JTAG
Table 14.
Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics
Parameter
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Input Current-High(µA)
IIH
240
Input Current-Low(µA)
IIL
240
DC Output Current-High (mA)
IOH
DC Output Current-Low (mA)
IOL
-6
DC Output Current-High (mA)
IOH
DC Output Current-Low (mA)
IOL
-1
Input Voltage-High(V)
VIH
1.19
2.10
Input Voltage-Low(V)
VIL
-0.20
0.38
VOH
1.35
IOH = -6mA
VOH
1.50
IOH = -0.1mA
VOL
0.35
IOH = 6mA
VOL
0.2
IOH = 0.1mA
Group 1
Group 2
Output Voltage-High(V)
Output Voltage-Low(V)
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Detailed Interface Specifications
General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO)
The AirPrime HL7618 modules provide 12 GPIOs, 2 of which have multiplexes.
Table 15.
GPIO Pad Description
Pad #
Signal Name
GPIO1
10
GPIO2
40
GPIO7
41
GPIO8
44
GPIO13
46
51
Multiplex
TRACE_DATA2
I/O
Power Supply Domain
I/O
1.8V
I/O
1.8V
I/O
1.8V
I/O
1.8V
I/O
1.8V
GPIO6
I/O
1.8V
GPIO14
I/O
1.8V
52
GPIO10
I/O
1.8V
53
GPIO11
I/O
1.8V
TRACE_CLK
54
GPIO15
I/O
1.8V
65
GPIO4
I/O
1.8V
66
GPIO5
I/O
1.8V
2.9.
Main Serial Link (UART1)
The main serial link (UART1) is used for communication between the AirPrime HL7618 module and a
PC or host processor. It consists of a flexible 8-wire serial interface that complies with RS-232
interface.
The supported baud rates of the UART1 are 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600,
115200, 230400, 460800, 500000, 750000, 921600, 1843200, 3000000 and 3250000 bit/s.
The signals used by UART1 are as follows:

TX data (UART1_TX)

RX data (UART1_RX)

Request To Send (UART1_RTS)

Clear To Send (UART1_CTS)

Data Terminal Ready (UART1_DTR)

Data Set Ready (UART1_DSR)

Data Carrier Detect (UART1_DCD)

Ring Indicator (UART1_RI)
Note:
Signal names are according to PC view.
UART1 pad description is summarized in the table below.
Table 16.
UART1 Pad Description
Pad #
Signal Name*
I/O*
Description
UART1_RI
Signal incoming calls (data only), SMS, etc.
UART1_RTS
Request to send
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Pad #
Signal Name*
I/O*
Description
UART1_CTS
AirPrime HL7618 is ready to receive AT commands
UART1_TX
Transmit data
UART1_RX
Receive data
UART1_DTR
I (active low)
Prevents the AirPrime HL7618 from entering sleep mode,
switches between data mode and command mode, and
wakes the module up.
UART1_DCD
Signal data connection in progress
UART1_DSR
Signal UART interface is ON
According to PC view.
2.10. POWER-ON Signal (PWR_ON_N)
A low level signal has to be provided to switch the AirPrime HL7618 module ON.
It is internally connected to the permanent 1.8V supply regulator inside the HL7618 via a pull-up
resistor. Once VBAT is supplied to the HL7618 module, this 1.8V supply regulator will be enabled and
so the PWR_ON_N signal is by default at high level.
The PWR_ON_N signal’s characteristics are listed in the table below.
Table 17.
PWR_ON_N Electrical Characteristics
Parameter
Min
Input Voltage-Low (V)
Typical
Max
0.51
Input Voltage-High (V)
1.33
2.2
Power-up period (ms) from PWR_ON_N falling edge
2000
PWR_ON_N assertion time (ms)
25
Note:
As PWR_ON_N is internally pulled up with 47kΩ, an open collector or open drain transistor must be
used for ignition.
VGPIO is an output from the module that can be used to check if the module is active.

When VGPIO = 0V, the module is OFF

When VGPIO = 1.8V, the module is ON (it can be in idle, communication or sleep mode)
Note:
PWR_ON_N signal cannot be used to power the module off. To power the module off, use AT
command AT+CPWROFF.
2.11. Reset Signal (RESET_IN_N)
To reset the module, a low level pulse must be sent on the RESET_IN_N pad for 20ms. This action
will immediately restart the AirPrime HL7618 module with the PWR_ON_N signal at low level. (If the
PWR_ON_N signal is at high level, the module will be powered off.) As RESET_IN_N is internally
pulled up, an open collector or open drain transistor has to be used to control this signal.
The RESET_IN_N signal will reset the registers of the CPU and reset the RAM memory as well, for
the next power on.
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Note:
Table 18.
Detailed Interface Specifications
As RESET_IN_N is referenced to the VRTC (200kΩ pull-up resistor to VRTC 1.8V) an open
collector or open drain transistor has to be used to control this signal.
RESET_IN_N Electrical Characteristics
Parameter
Min
Input Voltage-Low (V)
Input Voltage-High (V)
1.33
Typical
Max
0.51
2.2
Reset assertion time (ms)
20
Power-up period (ms) from RESET_IN_N falling edge*
2000
With the PWR_ON_N Signal at low level.
2.12. Analog to Digital Converter (ADC1)
One Analog to Digital Converter input, ADC1, is provided by the AirPrime HL7618 module. This
converter is a 10-bit resolution ADC ranging from 0 to 1.2V.
The following table describes the pad description of the ADC interface.
Table 19.
ADC Interface Pad Description
Pad Number
Signal Name
I/O
Description
24
ADC1
Analog to digital converter
Typical ADC1 use is for monitoring external voltage; wherein an application is used to safely power
OFF an external supply in case of overvoltage.
Table 20.
ADC Electrical Characteristics
Parameter
Min
Typ
Max
ADC1 Resolution (bits)
10
Input Voltage Range (V)
1.2
Remarks
General purpose input
Update rate per channel (kHz)
125
Integral Nonlinearity (bits)
±2
LSB
LSB
Offset Error (bits)
±1
Gain
849
853
858
Input Resistance (MΩ)
Input Capacitance (pF)
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2.13. Clock Interface
The AirPrime HL7618 modules support two digital clock interfaces.
The following table describes the pad description of the clock out interfaces.
Table 21.
Clock Interface Pad Description
Pad Number
Signal Name
I/O
I/O Type
Description
22
26M_CLKOUT
1.8V
26MHz Digital Clock output
23
32K_CLKOUT
1.8V
32.768kHz Digital Clock output
Enabling or disabling the clock out feature can be done using AT commands. For more information
about AT commands, refer to document [2] AirPrime HL7618, HL7690 and HL7692 AT Commands
Interface Guide.
2.14. Debug Interfaces
The AirPrime HL7618 module provides 2 interfaces for a powerful debug system.
2.14.1. Trace Debug
The AirPrime HL7618 module provides a Trace Debug interface, providing real-time instruction and
data trace of the modem core.
Table 22.
Trace Debug Pad Description
Pad Number
Signal Name
Function
TRACE_DATA3
Trace data 3
TRACE_DATA1
Trace data 1
TRACE_DATA0
Trace data 0
10
TRACE_DATA2
Trace data 2
41
TRACE_CLK
Trace clock
Note:
It is strongly recommended to provide access to this interface through Test Points.
2.14.2. JTAG
The JTAG interface provides debug access to the core of the HL7618. These JTAG signals are
accessible through solder-able test points.
Table 23.
JTAG Pad Description
Pad Number
Signal Name
Function
236
JTAG_RESET
JTAG RESET
237
JTAG_TCK
JTAG Test Clock
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Pad Number
Signal Name
Function
238
JTAG_TDO
JTAG Test Data Output
239
JTAG_TMS
JTAG Test Mode Select
240
JTAG_TRST
JTAG Test Reset
241
JTAG_TDI
JTAG Test Data Input
242
JTAG_RTCK
JTAG Returned Test Clock
Note:
It is recommended to provide access through Test Points to this interface the JTAG pads (for
Failure Analysis debugging). All signals listed in table above shall be outputs on the customer board
to allow JTAG debugging.
2.15. RF Interface
The RF interface of the HL7618 module allows the transmission of RF signals. This interface has a
50Ω nominal impedance.
2.15.1. RF Connection
A 50Ω stripline can be used to connect to standard RF connectors such as SMA, UFL, etc. for
antenna connection.
Table 24.
RF Main Connection
Pad Number
RF Signal
Impedance
VSWR Rx (max)
VSWR Tx (max)
49
RF_MAIN
50Ω
1.5:1
1.5:1
Table 25.
RF Diversity Connection
Pad Number
RF Signal
Impedance
VSWR Rx (max)
VSWR Tx (max)
31
RF_DIV
50Ω
1.5:1
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2.15.2. RF Performances
RF performances are compliant with 3GPP recommendation TS 36.101.
Note:
Table 26.
Values in the table below are preliminary and subject to change.
Conducted RX Sensitivity (dBm)
Frequency Band
Primary (Typical)
Secondary
(Typical)
SIMO (Typical)
LTE B4
Full RB; BW: 20 MHz*
-95
-95
-99
LTE B13
Full RB; BW: 10 MHz*
-98
-99
-102
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2.15.3. TX_ON Indicator (TX_ON)
The AirPrime HL7618 provides a signal, TX_ON, for TX indication. The TX_ON is a 2.3V signal and
its status signal depends on the module transmitter state.
Refer to the following table for the status of the TX_ON signal depending on the embedded module’s
state.
Table 27.
TX_ON Indicator Pad Description
Pad Number
Signal Name
Function
I/O type
Power Supply Domain
60
TX_ON
TX indicator
2.3V
Table 28.
TX_ON Characteristics
Parameter
Minimum
Tadvance
30µs
Tdelay
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Figure 5.
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4. FCC Legal Information
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE – FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator &
your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
The HL7618 module has been granted modular approval for mobile applications. Integrators may use
the HL7618 module in their final products without additional FCC certification if they meet the
following conditions. Otherwise, additional FCC approvals must be obtained.
1. At least 20 cm separation distance between the antenna and the user’s body must be
maintained at all times.
2. To comply with FCC regulations limiting both maximum RF output power and human
exposure to RF radiation, the maximum antenna gain including cable loss in a mobile-only
exposure condition must not exceed:
 6.99 dBi in LTE Band 4
 11.87 dBi in LTE Band 13
3. The HL7618 module must not transmit simultaneously with other collocated radio transmitters
within a host device.
4. The RF signal must be routed on the application board using tracks with a 50Ω characteristic
impedance. Basically, the characteristic impedance depends on the dielectric, the track width
and the ground plane spacing. In order to respect this constraint, Sierra Wireless
recommends using MicroStrip or StripLine structure and computing the Tracks width with a
simulation tool (like AppCad shown in the figure below and that is available free of charge at
http://www.agilent.com).
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If a multi-layered PCB is used, the RF path on the board must not cross any signal (digital,
analog or supply).
If necessary, use StripLine structure and route the digital line(s) "outside" the RF structure. An
example of proper routing is shown in the figure below.
Stripline and Coplanar design requires having a correct ground plane at both sides.
Consequently, it is necessary to add some vias along the RF path. It is recommended to use
Stripline design if the RF path is fairly long (more than 3cm), since MicroStrip design is not
shielded. Consequently, the RF signal (when transmitting) may interfere with neighbouring
electronics (AF amplifier, etc.). In the same way, the neighbouring electronics (microcontrollers, etc.) may degrade the reception performances. The GSM/GPRS connector is
intended to be directly connected to a 50Ω antenna and no matching is needed.
5. A label must be affixed to the outside of the end product into which the HL7618 module is
incorporated, with a statement similar to the following:
This device contains FCC ID: N7NHL7618
6. A user manual with the end product must clearly indicate the operating requirements and
conditions that must be observed to ensure compliance with current FCC RF exposure
guidelines.
The end product with an embedded HL7618 module may also need to pass the FCC Part 15
unintentional emission testing requirements and be properly authorized per FCC Part 15.
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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)
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
PWM
Pulse Width Modulation
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Terms and Abbreviations
Abbreviation
Definition
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
SW
Software
PSRAM
Pseudo Static RAM
TBC
To Be Confirmed
TBD
To Be Defined
TP
Test Point
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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