Sierra Wireless SL8080 850/900/1800/1900/2100 MHz multi-band Module User Manual HW Integration Guide
Sierra Wireless Inc. 850/900/1800/1900/2100 MHz multi-band Module HW Integration Guide
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AirPrime SL8080 Hardware Integration Guide 2400058 Rev 0.1 (Draft A) Preface 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 blasting is in progress, where explosive atmospheres may be present, near medical equipment, near life support equipment, or any equipment which may be susceptible to any form of radio interference. In such areas, the Sierra Wireless modem MUST BE POWERED OFF. 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. Limitation of Liability The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Sierra Wireless. SIERRA WIRELESS AND ITS AFFILIATES SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, GENERAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR REVENUE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY SIERRA WIRELESS PRODUCT, EVEN IF SIERRA WIRELESS AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR THEY ARE FORESEEABLE OR FOR CLAIMS BY ANY THIRD PARTY. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall Sierra Wireless and/or its affiliates aggregate liability arising under or in connection with the Sierra Wireless product, regardless of the number of events, occurrences, or claims giving rise to liability, be in excess of the price paid by the purchaser for the Sierra Wireless product. Rev 0.1 (Draft A) Sep.10 Proprietary and Confidential AirPrime SL8080 Series Hardware Integration Guide Patents This product includes technology licensed from QUALCOMM® 3G. Manufactured or sold by Sierra Wireless or its licensees under one or more patents licensed from InterDigital Group. Copyright ©2010 Sierra Wireless. All rights reserved. Trademarks AirCard® and Watcher® are registered trademarks of Sierra Wireless. Sierra Wireless™, AirPrime™, AirLink™, AirVantage™ and the Sierra Wireless logo are trademarks of Sierra Wireless. Windows® and Windows Vista® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 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Contact Information Sales Desk: Phone: 1-604-232-1488 Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time E-mail: sales@sierrawireless.com Post: Sierra Wireless 13811 Wireless Way Richmond, BC Canada V6V 3A4 Fax: 1-604-231-1109 Web: www.sierrawireless.com Consult our website for up-to-date product descriptions, documentation, application notes, firmware upgrades, troubleshooting tips, and press releases: www.sierrawireless.com Revision History Revision number Release date Changes 0.1 September 2010 • Initial creation Proprietary and Confidential 2400058 Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Hardware development components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Power Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Electrostatic discharge (ESD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Power states. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 RF Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Supported RF bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Ground connection guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Shielding guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Antenna guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Choosing the correct antenna and cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Determining the antenna’s location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 RF desense sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Audio Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Audio function codec responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Important notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Safety and hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Important compliance information for North American users . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Acronyms and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Rev 0.1 (Draft A) Sep.10 Proprietary and Confidential AirPrime SL8080 Series Hardware Integration Guide Proprietary and Confidential 2400058 1 1: Introduction The Sierra Wireless AirPrime SL8080 soldered-down module forms the radio component for the products in which it is embedded. Module-specific performance and physical characteristics are described in the corresponding product specification document. Note: An understanding of network technology, and experience in integrating hardware components into electronic equipment is assumed. Hardware development components Sierra Wireless manufactures two hardware development components to facilitate the hardware integration process: • AirPrime SL Socket-Up Board—Adapter board into which an SL module is embedded. This board may be used as a stand-alone platform for basic hardware development. • AirPrime SL Development Kit—Hardware development platform that integrates with the socket-up board. The development kit provides access to all of the interfaces supported by the SL module. For instructions on using the SL Development Kit, see the SL Development Kit Quick Start Guide. Rev 0.1 (Draft A) Sep.10 Proprietary and Confidential AirPrime SL8080 Series Hardware Integration Guide Proprietary and Confidential 2400058 2 2: Power Interface Power supply The host device must provide power to the AirPrime soldered-down module over pins 42 and 44 (VCC_3V6) as detailed in Table 2-1. Table 2-1: Power supply requirements Requirement type Value Power supply 3.6 V (nominal) Voltage range (Vmin–Vmax) 3.3–4.3 V Current (instantaneous (≤5 ms) 3A Current (continuous) 700 mA Note: The host must provide safe and continuous power to the module; the module does NOT have protection circuits to guard against electrical overstress. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) The host device must provide adequate ESD protection on digital circuits and antenna ports as detailed in Table 2-2. Note: The level of protection required depends on your application. Table 2-2: ESD specifications Category Connection Specification Operational RF port (antenna launch and RF connector) • Non-operational Host connector interface Unless otherwise specified: • JESD22-A114-B +/- 2kV Human Body Model • Signals USIM connector Other host signals Rev 0.1 (Draft A) Sep.10 IEC-61000-4-2—Level (Electrostatic Discharge Immunity Test) JESD22-C101 +/- 300V Charged Device Model 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. Proprietary and Confidential AirPrime SL8080 Series Hardware Integration Guide Power states The SL8080 module has five power states as detailed in Table 2-3. Table 2-3: Supported SL808X power states State Normal Description • Capable of placing/receiving calls or establishing data connections on network • • USB interface is fully active RF enabled Tx power Receive gain settings Data rate Number of active Tx time slots ‘Airplane’ mode—Rx/Tx are disabled; USB interface is active Low power • State entered automatically when critical voltage/ temperature thresholds are exceeded. Host should consider powering off module to prevent damage to unit. • • Normal state of module between calls or data connections. Sleep • • Host power is connected Off • • Host power is disconnected from module 10 USB interface active Radio band in use • Disconnected Modem powered Current consumption in a call or data connection is affected by: · · · · · (Default state) Host powered Module cycles between wake (polling the network) and sleep, at network provider-determined interval. Module is powered down (drawing minimal current from host power supply) All module-related voltages are at 0 V. Proprietary and Confidential 2400058 3 3: RF Integration Supported RF bands Table 3-1: RF bands Technology Band Frequencies (MHz) Tx Supported Rx GSM 850 824–849 869–894 EGSM 900 880–915 925–960 DCS 1800 1710–1785 1805–1880 PCS 1900 1850–1910 1930–1990 Band I (WCDMA 2100) 1920–1980 2110–2170 Band II (WCDMA 1900) 1850–1910 1930–1990 Band V (WCDMA 850) 824–849 869–894 Band VIII (WCDMA 900) 880–915 925–960 GSM WCDMAa a. WCDMA channel spacing is 5 MHz, but this can be adjusted to optimize performance in a particular deployment scenario. Ground connection guidelines When connecting the module to system ground: • Prevent noise leakage by establishing a very good ground connection to the module through the host connector. • Minimize ground noise leakage into the RF. Depending on the host board design, noise could potentially be coupled to the module from the host board. This is mainly an issue for host designs that have signals traveling along the length of the module, or circuitry operating at both ends of the module interconnects. Shielding guidelines The module is fully shielded to protect against EMI and to ensure compliance with FCC Part 15 - “Radio Frequency Devices” (or equivalent regulations in other jurisdictions). Note: This shielding must NOT be removed. Rev 0.1 (Draft A) Sep.10 Proprietary and Confidential 11 AirPrime SL8080 Series Hardware Integration Guide Antenna guidelines Choosing the correct antenna and cabling Consider the following points for appropriate antenna selection: • The antenna (and associated circuitry) should have a nominal impedance of 50 with a return loss of better than 10 dB across each frequency band of operation. • The system gain value affects both radiated power and regulatory (FCC, IC, CE, etc.) test results. Determining the antenna’s location Consider the following points when deciding where to place the antenna: • Antenna location may affect RF performance. Although the module is shielded to prevent interference in most applications, the placement of the antenna is still very important—if the host device is insufficiently shielded, high levels of broadband or spurious noise can degrade the module’s performance. • Connecting cables between the module and the antenna must have 50 impedance. If the impedance of the module is mismatched, RF performance is reduced significantly. • Antenna cables should be routed, if possible, away from noise sources (switching power supplies, LCD assemblies, etc.). If the cables are near the noise sources, the noise may be coupled into the RF cable and into the antenna. RF desense sources Common sources of interference that may affect the module’s RF performance (RF desense) include 12 • Power supply noise · Can lead to noise in the RF signal · Module power supply ripple limit <= 100 mVp-p 1 Hz–100kHz • Interference from other embedded wireless devices · Any harmonics, sub-harmonics, or cross-products of signals that fall in the module’s Rx range may cause spurious response, resulting in decreased Rx performanc. · Tx power and corresponding broadband noise may overload or increase the noise floor of the module’s receiver, resulting in RF desense. · Severity of interference depends on proximity of other antennas to the module’s antenna.s • Host electronic device-generated RF · Proximity of host electronics to the module’s antenna can contribute to decreased Rx performance. · Some devices include microprocessor and memory, display panel and dispaly drivers, and switching mode power supplies. Proprietary and Confidential 2400058 Note: In practice, there are usually numerous interfering frequencies and harmonics. The net effect can be a series of desensitized receive channels. Rev 0.1 (Draft A) Sep.10 Proprietary and Confidential 13 AirPrime SL8080 Series Hardware Integration Guide 14 Proprietary and Confidential 2400058 4 4: Audio Interface The module supports analog and PCM audio as summarized in Table 4-1 and Table 4-2. Refer to the product specification document for detailed information about the audio interfaces. Table 4-1: Audio interface features Audio type Feature Analog Details • Supports analog audio processing • Does not provide on-board filtering (except for blocking capacitors on microphone lines) • Host must provide bias and signal filters • Host should terminate unused audio lines with pull-down resistors Implementation • Primary PCM supported to interface with external codec Power • 1.8V (use VREG_MSME_1V8 as logic reference) Implementation Digital (PCM) Table 4-2: Audio pins Audio type Name Pin Description Notes • In series with 0.1 μF DC blocking capacitor 54 Microphone negative terminal • In series with 0.1 μF DC blocking capacitor SPK_N 56 Speaker negative terminal SPK_P 57 Speaker positive terminal PCM_SYNC 64 PCM synchronization bit PCM_DOUT 65 PCM output PCM_DIN 66 PCM input PCM_CLK 67 PCM clock MIC_P 53 MIC_N Microphone positive terminal Analog Digital (PCM) Rev 0.1 (Draft A) Sep.10 Proprietary and Confidential • 8 KHz • 2 MHz for primary PCM mode 15 AirPrime SL8080 Series Hardware Integration Guide Audio function codec responsibilities The responsibilities of the module codec and host codec for special functions are detailed in Table 4-3 on page 16. Table 4-3: Codecs responsible for special functions Responsible codec Function Module Host FIR filtering Tx and Rx paths Noise suppression Required due to high sensitivity and gain in Tx path Echo cancellation Different for each audio path and environment (handset, headset, car kit, speakerphone) High pass filtering/slope filtering functions Required per phone acoustic requirements AGC (Automatic Gain Control) Normalizes audio volumes in varying acoustic environments DTMF tones Generation and detection of DTMF tones is required in both directions of the phone interface Comfort noise Low level noise injected into Rx path for user ‘connection’ experience Simple ringers Digital and analog tones, melody ringers, MIDI with limited memory storage Voice memo Performed by host if significant memory storage is required Polyphonic ringtones Host ovten supports WAV, MIDI formats with significant memory storage Path switching Turn on audio path depending on user interface selection, or headset detection Path mixing Required for voice memo recording and playback via multiple audio paths Transducer interfaces Host provides acoustic drivers. Must occur outside of path switching and mixing Adjustable gain/ volume settings Based on user interface selections DTMF/ringer tone generation 16 Proprietary and Confidential 2400058 A A: Regulatory Information Important notice Because of 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 wellconstructed 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 and its affiliates accept 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 your SL8080 modem: • In areas where blasting is in progress • Where explosive atmospheres may be present including refuelling points, fuel depots, and chemical plants • Near medical equipment, life support equipment, or any equipment which may be susceptible to any form of radio interference. In such areas, the SL8080 modem MUST BE POWERED OFF. Otherwise, the SL8080 modem can transmit signals that could interfere with this equipment. In an aircraft, the SL8080 modem MUST BE POWERED OFF. Otherwise, the SL8080 modem can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard systems and may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft or disrupt the cellular network. Use of a cellular phone in an aircraft is illegal in some jurisdictions. Failure to observe this instruction may lead to suspension or denial of cellular telephone services to the offender, or legal action or both. Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is on the ground and the door is open. The SL8080 modem may be used normally at this time. Rev 0.1 (Draft A) Sep.10 Proprietary and Confidential 17 AirPrime SL8080 Series Hardware Integration Guide Important compliance information for North American users The SL8080 modem has been granted modular approval for mobile applications. Integrators may use the SL8080 modem in their final products without additional FCC/IC (Industry Canada) certification if they meet the following conditions. Otherwise, additional FCC/IC 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 / IC 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 dBi in the cellular band and 3.5 dBi in the PCS band. 3. The SL8080 modem and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other transmitter or antenna within a host device. 4. A label must be affixed to the outside of the end product into which the SL8080 modem is incorporated, with a statement similar to the following: · For SL8080: This device contains FCC ID: N7NSL8080 This equipment contains equipment certified under IC: 2417C-SL8080 5. 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 / IC RF exposure guidelines. The end product with an embedded SL8080 modem may also need to pass the FCC Part 15 unintentional emission testing requirements and be properly authorized per FCC Part 15. Note: If this module is intended for use in a portable device, you are responsible for separate approval to satisfy the SAR requirements of FCC Part 2.1093 and IC RSS-102. 18 Proprietary and Confidential 2400058 B B: Acronyms and Definitions Table B-1: Acronyms and definitions Acronym or term Definition AGC Automatic Gain Control BER Bit Error Rate - a measure of receive sensitivity BLER Block Error Rate Call Box Base Station Simulator - Agilent E8285A or 8960, Rohde & Schwarz CMU200 CDMA Code Division Multiple Access dB Decibel = 10 x log10 (P1/P2) P1 is calculated power; P2 is reference power Decibel = 20 x log10 (V1/V2) V1 is calculated voltage, V2 is reference voltage dBm Decibels, relative to 1 mW - Decibel(mW) = 10 x log10 (Pwr (mW)/1mW) DUT Device Under Test EDGE Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution EM Embedded Module ESD ElectroStatic Discharge FER Frame Error Rate - a measure of receive sensitivity GPRS General Packet Radio Services GPS Global Positioning System GSM Global System for Mobile communications Hz Hertz = 1 cycle/second inrush current Peak current drawn when a device is connected or powered on IS-2000 3G radio standards for voice and data (CDMA only) IS-95 2G radio standards targeted for voice (cdmaONE) LDO Low Drop Out - refers to linear regulator MHz MegaHertz = 10E6 Hertz (Hertz = 1 cycle/second) MIO Module Input/Output MPE Maximum Permissible Exposure—the level of radiation to which a person may be exposed without hazardous effect or adverse biological changes OTA Over-The-Air or Radiated through the antenna Rev 0.1 (Draft A) Sep.10 Proprietary and Confidential 19 AirPrime SL8080 Series Hardware Integration Guide Table B-1: Acronyms and definitions Acronym or term 20 Definition PCS Personal Communication System - PCS spans the 1.9 GHz radio spectrum RF Radio Frequency RMS Root Mean Square SA Selective Availability Sensitivity (Audio) Measure of lowest power signal that the receiver can measure Sensitivity (RF) Measure of lowest power signal at the receiver input that can provide a prescribed BER/BLER/SNR value at the receiver output. SIM Subscriber Identity Module SL8080 Sierra Wireless AirPrime soldered-down module used on GSM/UMTS networks SNR Signal to Noise Ratio SOF Start of Frame - a USB function UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications System USB Universal Serial Bus USIM Universal Subscriber Identity Module VCC Supply voltage WCDMA Wideband Code Division Multiple Access—In this document, the term “UMTS” is used instead of “WCDMA”. XIM In this document, XIM is used as part of the contact identifiers for the USIM interface (XIM_VCC, XIM_CLK, etc.). Proprietary and Confidential 2400058
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