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Cinterion® AGS2-E
Hardware Interface Overview
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Document Name: Cinterion® AGS2-E Hardware Interface Overview
Version: 00.021
Date: 2014-03-20
DocId: AGS2-E_HIO_v00.021
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Contents
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 6
1.1 Related Documents ........................................................................................... 6
1.2 Terms and Abbreviations................................................................................... 6
1.3 Regulatory and Type Approval Information ..................................................... 10
1.3.1 Directives and Standards.................................................................... 10
1.3.2 SAR requirements specific to portable mobiles .................................. 13
1.3.3 Safety Precautions.............................................................................. 14
2 Product Concept ....................................................................................................... 15
2.1 Key Features at a Glance ................................................................................ 15
2.2 AGS2-E System Overview............................................................................... 18
3 Application Interface................................................................................................. 19
3.1 Operating Modes ............................................................................................. 20
3.2 Power Supply................................................................................................... 21
3.3 RTC Backup..................................................................................................... 21
3.4 SIM/USIM Interface.......................................................................................... 22
3.5 Serial Interface ASC0 ...................................................................................... 24
3.6 Analog Audio Interface..................................................................................... 25
3.7 Digital Audio Interface...................................................................................... 25
3.8 Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)................................................................... 25
3.9 GPIO Interface................................................................................................. 26
3.10 I2C Interface ..................................................................................................... 26
3.11 Status LED....................................................................................................... 26
3.12 PWR_IND Signal ............................................................................................. 26
4 GNSS Receiver.......................................................................................................... 27
5 Antenna Interfaces.................................................................................................... 28
5.1 GSM Antenna Interface ................................................................................... 28
5.1.1 Antenna Installation ............................................................................ 29
5.2 GNSS Antenna Interface ................................................................................. 30
6 Mechanics, Mounting and Packaging ..................................................................... 32
6.1 Mechanical Dimensions of AGS2-E................................................................. 32
7 Sample Application................................................................................................... 34
8 Reference Approval .................................................................................................. 36
8.1 Reference Equipment for Type Approval......................................................... 36
8.2 Compliance with FCC and IC Rules and Regulations ..................................... 37
9 Appendix.................................................................................................................... 38
9.1 List of Parts and Accessories........................................................................... 38
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Tables
Table 1: Directives ....................................................................................................... 10
Table 2: Standards of North American type approval .................................................. 10
Table 3: Standards of European type approval............................................................ 10
Table 4: Requirements of quality ................................................................................. 11
Table 5: Standards of the Ministry of Information Industry of the
People’s Republic of China............................................................................ 11
Table 6: Toxic or hazardous substances or elements with defined concentration
limits............................................................................................................... 12
Table 7: Overview of operating modes ........................................................................ 20
Table 8: Signals of the SIM interface (SMT application interface) ............................... 22
Table 9: DCE-DTE wiring of ASC0 .............................................................................. 25
Table 10: GPIO assignment........................................................................................... 26
Table 11: Return loss in the active band........................................................................ 28
Table 12: List of parts and accessories.......................................................................... 38
Table 13: Molex sales contacts (subject to change) ...................................................... 39
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Figures
Figure 1: AGS2-E system overview .............................................................................. 18
Figure 2: External SIM card holder circuit ..................................................................... 23
Figure 3: Serial interface ASC0..................................................................................... 24
Figure 4: Supply voltage for active GNSS antenna....................................................... 30
Figure 5: ESD protection for passive GNSS antenna ................................................... 31
Figure 6: AGS2-E– top and bottom view....................................................................... 32
Figure 7: Dimensions of AGS2-E (all dimensions in mm) ............................................. 33
Figure 8: Schematic diagram of AGS2-E sample application ....................................... 35
Figure 9: Reference equipment for Type Approval ....................................................... 36
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1 Introduction
This document1 describes the hardware of the Gemalto M2M Cinterion® AGS2-E module that
connects to the cellular device application and the air interface. It helps you quickly retrieve in-
terface specifications, electrical and mechanical details and information on the requirements to
be considered for integrating further components.
1.1 Related Documents
[1] Cinterion® AGS2-E AT Command Set
[2] Application Note 48: SMT Module Integration for AGS2-E
[3] AGS2-E MPE calculation - Test report (Maximum Permissible Exposure)
1.2 Terms and Abbreviations
1. The document is effective only if listed in the appropriate Release Notes as part of the technical
documentation delivered with your Gemalto M2M product.
Abbreviation Description
ADC Analog-to-digital converter
AGC Automatic Gain Control
ANSI American National Standards Institute
ARFCN Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Number
ARP Antenna Reference Point
ASC0/ASC1 Asynchronous Controller. Abbreviations used for first and second serial interface of
AGS2-E
B Thermistor Constant
BER Bit Error Rate
BTS Base Transceiver Station
CB or CBM Cell Broadcast Message
CE Conformité Européenne (European Conformity)
CHAP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol
CPU Central Processing Unit
CS Coding Scheme
CSD Circuit Switched Data
CTS Clear to Send
DAC Digital-to-Analog Converter
DAI Digital Audio Interface
dBm0 Digital level, 3.14dBm0 corresponds to full scale, see ITU G.711, A-law
DCE Data Communication Equipment (typically modems, e.g. Gemalto M2M module)
DCS 1800 Digital Cellular System, also referred to as PCN
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DRX Discontinuous Reception
DSB Development Support Box
DSP Digital Signal Processor
DSR Data Set Ready
DTE Data Terminal Equipment (typically computer, terminal, printer or, for example, GSM
application)
DTR Data Terminal Ready
DTX Discontinuous Transmission
EFR Enhanced Full Rate
EGSM Enhanced GSM
EIRP Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility
ERP Effective Radiated Power
ESD Electrostatic Discharge
ETS European Telecommunication Standard
FCC Federal Communications Commission (U.S.)
FDMA Frequency Division Multiple Access
FR Full Rate
GASDL Global Automotive Declarable Substance List
GMSK Gaussian Minimum Shift Keying
GPIO General Purpose Input/Output
GPRS General Packet Radio Service
GSM Global Standard for Mobile Communications
HiZ High Impedance
HR Half Rate
I/O Input/Output
IC Integrated Circuit
IMDS International Material Data System
IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identity
ISO International Standards Organization
ITU International Telecommunications Union
kbps kbits per second
LED Light Emitting Diode
Li-Ion/Li+ Lithium-Ion
Li battery Rechargeable Lithium Ion or Lithium Polymer battery
Mbps Mbits per second
MMI Man Machine Interface
MO Mobile Originated
Abbreviation Description
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MS Mobile Station (GSM module), also referred to as TE
MSISDN Mobile Station International ISDN number
MT Mobile Terminated
NTC Negative Temperature Coefficient
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer
PA Power Amplifier
PAP Password Authentication Protocol
PBCCH Packet Switched Broadcast Control Channel
PCB Printed Circuit Board
PCL Power Control Level
PCM Pulse Code Modulation
PCN Personal Communications Network, also referred to as DCS 1800
PCS Personal Communication System, also referred to as GSM 1900
PDU Protocol Data Unit
PPM Parts per million
PLL Phase Locked Loop
PPP Point-to-point protocol
PSK Phase Shift Keying
PSU Power Supply Unit
PWM Pulse Width Modulation
R&TTE Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment
RAM Random Access Memory
RF Radio Frequency
RLS Radio Link Stability
RMS Root Mean Square (value)
RoHS Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
equipment.
ROM Read-only Memory
RTC Real Time Clock
RTS Request to Send
Rx Receive Direction
SAR Specific Absorption Rate
SAW Surface Acoustic Wave
SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage
SIM Subscriber Identification Module
SMD Surface Mount Device
SMS Short Message Service
SMT Surface Mount Technology
Abbreviation Description
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SRAM Static Random Access Memory
TA Terminal adapter (e.g. GSM module)
TDMA Time Division Multiple Access
TE Terminal Equipment, also referred to as DTE
TLS Transport Layer Security
Tx Transmit Direction
UART Universal asynchronous receiver-transmitter
URC Unsolicited Result Code
USSD Unstructured Supplementary Service Data
VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
Abbreviation Description
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1.3 Regulatory and Type Approval Information
1.3.1 Directives and Standards
AGS2-E is designed to comply with the directives and standards listed below.
It is the responsibility of the application manufacturer to ensure compliance of the final product
with all provisions of the applicable directives and standards as well as with the technical spec-
ifications provided in the "AGS2-E Hardware Interface Description".1
1. Manufacturers of applications which can be used in the US shall ensure that their applications have a
PTCRB approval. For this purpose they can refer to the PTCRB approval of the respective module.
Table 1: Directives
1999/05/EC Directive of the European Parliament and of the council of 9 March 1999
on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the
mutual recognition of their conformity (in short referred to as R&TTE Direc-
tive 1999/5/EC).
The product is labeled with the CE conformity mark
ECE-R 10 Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) Regulation No. 10: Uniform pro-
visions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to electromagnetic
compatibility
2002/95/EC Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 27 January 2003 on the restriction of the use of certain
hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equip-
ment (RoHS)
Table 2: Standards of North American type approval
CFR Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 22 and Part 24 (Telecommunications,
PCS); US Equipment Authorization FCC
UL 60 950-1 Product Safety Certification (Safety requirements)
NAPRD.03 V5.17 Overview of PCS Type certification review board Mobile Equipment Type
Certification and IMEI control
PCS Type Certification Review board (PTCRB)
RSS132 (Issue2)
RSS133 (Issue5) Canadian Standard
Table 3: Standards of European type approval
3GPP TS 51.010-1 Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2); Mobile Station (MS)
conformance specification
ETSI EN 301 511 V9.0.2 Candidate Harmonized European Standard (Telecommunications series)
Global System for Mobile communications (GSM); Harmonized standard
for mobile stations in the GSM 900 and DCS 1800 bands covering essen-
tial requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE directive (1999/5/EC)
(GSM 13.11 version 7.0.1 Release 1998)
GCF-CC V3.52 Global Certification Forum - Certification Criteria
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ETSI EN 301 489-1
V1.8.1 Candidate Harmonized European Standard (Telecommunications series)
Electro Magnetic Compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Elec-
tro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and ser-
vices; Part 1: Common Technical Requirements
ETSI EN 301 489-7
V1.3.1 Candidate Harmonized European Standard (Telecommunications series)
Electro Magnetic Compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Elec-
tro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and ser-
vices; Part 7: Specific conditions for mobile and portable radio and
ancillary equipment of digital cellular radio telecommunications systems
(GSM and DCS)
EN 60950-1:2006/
A11:2009 Safety of information technology equipment
Table 4: Requirements of quality
IEC 60068 Environmental testing
DIN EN 60529 IP codes
VDA Hands-free VDA Specification for Car Hands-free Terminals, Draft, December 2004,
v1.5, double talk performance category 2a
Table 5: Standards of the Ministry of Information Industry of the People’s Republic of China
SJ/T 11363-2006 “Requirements for Concentration Limits for Certain Hazardous Sub-
stances in Electronic Information Products” (2006-06).
SJ/T 11364-2006 “Marking for Control of Pollution Caused by Electronic
Information Products” (2006-06).
According to the “Chinese Administration on the Control
of Pollution caused by Electronic Information Products”
(ACPEIP) the EPUP, i.e., Environmental Protection Use
Period, of this product is 20 years as per the symbol
shown here, unless otherwise marked. The EPUP is valid only as long as
the product is operated within the operating limits described in the
Gemalto M2M Hardware Interface Description.
Please see Table 6 for an overview of toxic or hazardous substances or
elements that might be contained in product parts in concentrations
above the limits defined by SJ/T 11363-2006.
Table 3: Standards of European type approval
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1.3.2 SAR requirements specific to portable mobiles
Mobile phones, PDAs or other portable transmitters and receivers incorporating a GSM module
must be in accordance with the guidelines for human exposure to radio frequency energy. This
requires the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of portable AGS2-E based applications to be eval-
uated and approved for compliance with national and/or international regulations.
Since the SAR value varies significantly with the individual product design manufacturers are
advised to submit their product for approval if designed for portable use. For European and US-
markets the relevant directives are mentioned below. It is the responsibility of the manufacturer
of the final product to verify whether or not further standards, recommendations or directives
are in force outside these areas.
Products intended for sale on US markets1
ES 59005/ANSI C95.1 Considerations for evaluation of human exposure to Electromagnetic
Fields (EMFs) from Mobile Telecommunication Equipment (MTE) in the
frequency range 30MHz - 6GHz
Products intended for sale on European markets
EN 50360 Product standard to demonstrate the compliance of mobile phones with
the basic restrictions related to human exposure to electromagnetic
fields (300MHz - 3GHz)
IMPORTANT:
Manufacturers of portable applications based on AGS2-E modules are required to have their
final product certified and apply for their own FCC Grant and Industry Canada Certificate relat-
ed to the specific portable mobile (see also Section 8.2).
1. Applies for the quad band module variant AGS2-E only.
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1.3.3 Safety Precautions
The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of the operation, usage,
service or repair of any cellular terminal or mobile incorporating AGS2-E. Manufacturers of the
cellular terminal are advised to convey the following safety information to users and operating
personnel and to incorporate these guidelines into all manuals supplied with the product. Fail-
ure to comply with these precautions violates safety standards of design, manufacture and in-
tended use of the product. Gemalto M2M assumes no liability for customer’s failure to comply
with these precautions.
When in a hospital or other health care facility, observe the restrictions on the use of
mobiles. Switch the cellular terminal or mobile off, if instructed to do so by the guide-
lines posted in sensitive areas. Medical equipment may be sensitive to RF energy.
The operation of cardiac pacemakers, other implanted medical equipment and hear-
ing aids can be affected by interference from cellular terminals or mobiles placed close
to the device. If in doubt about potential danger, contact the physician or the manufac-
turer of the device to verify that the equipment is properly shielded. Pacemaker
patients are advised to keep their hand-held mobile away from the pacemaker, while
it is on.
Switch off the cellular terminal or mobile before boarding an aircraft. Make sure it can-
not be switched on inadvertently. The operation of wireless appliances in an aircraft is
forbidden to prevent interference with communications systems. Failure to observe
these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of cellular services to the
offender, legal action, or both.
Do not operate the cellular terminal or mobile in the presence of flammable gases or
fumes. Switch off the cellular terminal when you are near petrol stations, fuel depots,
chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress. Operation of any elec-
trical equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres can constitute a safety hazard.
Your cellular terminal or mobile receives and transmits radio frequency energy while
switched on. Remember that interference can occur if it is used close to TV sets,
radios, computers or inadequately shielded equipment. Follow any special regulations
and always switch off the cellular terminal or mobile wherever forbidden, or when you
suspect that it may cause interference or danger.
Road safety comes first! Do not use a hand-held cellular terminal or mobile when driv-
ing a vehicle, unless it is securely mounted in a holder for speakerphone operation.
Before making a call with a hand-held terminal or mobile, park the vehicle.
Speakerphones must be installed by qualified personnel. Faulty installation or opera-
tion can constitute a safety hazard.
IMPORTANT!
Cellular terminals or mobiles operate using radio signals and cellular networks.
Because of this, connection cannot be guaranteed at all times under all conditions.
Therefore, you should never rely solely upon any wireless device for essential com-
munications, for example emergency calls.
Remember, in order to make or receive calls, the cellular terminal or mobile must be
switched on and in a service area with adequate cellular signal strength.
Some networks do not allow for emergency calls if certain network services or phone
features are in use (e.g. lock functions, fixed dialing etc.). You may need to deactivate
those features before you can make an emergency call.
Some networks require that a valid SIM card be properly inserted in the cellular termi-
nal or mobile.
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2 Product Concept
2.1 Key Features at a Glance
Feature Implementation
General
Frequency bands Quad band (AGS2-E): GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
GSM class Small MS
Output power (according
to 3GPP specifications
Release 99)
Class 4 (+33dBm ±2dB) for EGSM850
Class 4 (+33dBm ±2dB) for EGSM900
Class 1 (+30dBm ±2dB) for GSM1800
Class 1 (+30dBm ±2dB) for GSM1900
Power supply 3.3V to 4.5V
Operating temperature
(board temperature) Normal operation: -30°C to +85°C
Extended operation: -40°C to -30°C, +85°C to +90°C
Physical Dimensions: 33mm x 29mm x 2.2mm
Weight: approx. 5g
RoHS All hardware components fully compliant with EU RoHS Directive
GSM/GPRS features
Data transfer GPRS:
• Multislot Class10
• Full PBCCH support
• Mobile Station Class B
• Coding Scheme 1 – 4
CSD:
• V.110, RLP, non-transparent
• 2.4, 4.8, 9.6, 14.4kbps
•USSD
PPP-stack for GPRS data transfer
SMS Point-to-point MT and MO
Cell broadcast
Text and PDU mode
Storage: SIM card plus 25 SMS locations in mobile equipment
Transmission of SMS alternatively over CSD or GPRS. Preferred mode can
be user defined.Transmission of SMS over GSM.
Fax Group 3; Class 1
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Audio Speech codecs:
• Half rate HR (ETS 06.20)
• Full rate FR (ETS 06.10)
• Enhanced full rate EFR (ETS 06.50/06.60/06.80)
• Adaptive Multi Rate AMR
Handsfree operation (VDA), echo cancellation, noise suppression,
7 different ringing tones/melodies
Voice prompts
GNSS Features
Protocol NMEA
Modes Standalone GNSS
General Power saving modes
Power supply for an active antenna
GPS 1pps clock 1 pulse per second synchronized with GPS time
Software
AT commands Hayes 3GPP TS 27.007, TS 27.005, Gemalto M2M
AT commands for RIL compatibility
Microsoft™ compatibility RIL for Pocket PC and Smartphone
SIM Application Toolkit SAT Release 99
TCP/IP stack Access by AT commands
Firmware update Generic update from host application over ASC0.
Interfaces
Module interface Surface mount device with solderable connection pads (SMT application
interface).
Land grid array (LGA) technology ensures high solder joint reliability and
provides the possibility to use an optional module mounting socket.
For more information on how to integrate SMT modules see also [2]. This
application note comprises chapters on module mounting and application
layout issues as well as on additional SMT application development equip-
ment.
1 serial interfaces ASC0:
• 8-wire modem interface with status and control lines, unbalanced, asyn-
chronous
• Adjustable baud rates: 300bps to 230,400bps
• Autobauding: 1,200bps to 230,400bps
• Supports RTS0/CTS0 hardware handshake and software XON/XOFF
flow control.
• Multiplex ability according to GSM 07.10 Multiplexer Protocol.
Audio 1 analog interface (with microphone feeding)
1 digital interface (PCM)
UICC interface Supported SIM/USIM cards: 3V, 1.8V
External SIM card reader has to be connected via interface connector (note
that card reader is not part of AGS2-E)
Feature Implementation
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GPIO interface GPIO interface with 4 GPIO lines. The GPIO interface is shared with a
PWM functionality as well as a fast shutdown signal, an antenna detection
line and a jamming indicator
I2C interface Supports I2C serial interface
GPS 1pps clock High accuracy 1pps output (one pulse per second) signal
Antenna 50
Power on/off, Reset
Power on/off Switch-on by hardware signal IGT
Switch-off by AT command (AT^SMSO)
Automatic switch-off in case of critical temperature and voltage conditions.
Reset Orderly shutdown and reset by AT command
Special features
Real time clock Timer functions via AT commands
Phonebook SIM and phone
TTY/CTM support Integrated CTM modem
TLS security Transport layer security
eCall EU eCall prepared
RLS monitoring Jamming detection
Miscellaneous Prepared for under-fill
Automotive grade service levels
Automotive test specification
No repair
E-marking
Evaluation kit
Evaluation module AGS2-E module soldered onto a dedicated PCB that can be connected to
an adapter in order to be mounted onto the DSB75.
DSB75 DSB75 Development Support Board designed to test and type approve
Gemalto M2M modules and provide a sample configuration for application
engineering. A special adapter setup is required to connect the evaluation
module to the DSB75.
Feature Implementation
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2.2 AGS2-E System Overview
Figure 1: AGS2-E system overview
GPIO Interface
GPS_1PPS
STATUS
Analog Audio
ASC0
CONTROL
RTC
POWER
ANTENNA
AGS2-E
SIM Interface SIM Card
Application
Power Supply
Backup Supply
Emergency Reset
Ignition
Serial Modem
Interface
2
2
8
5
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
Analog Audio
Microphone Feeding
1
GSM Antenna
1
1
PWM PWM / GPIO
LED
GPS_1PPS
Digital Audio
4
Digital Audio
GPS/GLONASS
Receiver
1
GPS/GLONASS
Antenna
1
Fast shutdown / GPIO
I2C I2C
2
Antenna detection
Jamming indictator
FST_SHDN
1
1
Jamming detection / GPIO
Antenna detection / GPIO
ADC Analog-to-Digital
converter
2
Power indication
1
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3 Application Interface
AGS2-E is equipped with an SMT application interface that connects to the external applica-
tion. The host interface incorporates several sub-interfaces described in the following sections:
• Power supply - see Section 3.2
• RTC backup – see Section 3.3
• SIM/USIM interface - see Section 3.4
• Serial interface ASC0 - see Section 3.5
• Analog audio interface - see Section 3.6
• Digital audio interface (PCM) - see Section 3.7
• ADC interface - see Section 3.8
• GPIO interface - see Section 3.9
•I
2C interface - Section 3.10
• Status Control - LED: Section 3.11, PWR_IND: Section 3.12
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3.1 Operating Modes
The table below briefly summarizes the various operating modes referred to in the following
chapters.
See the following sections for the various options of waking up AGS2-E and proceeding from
one mode to another.
Table 7: Overview of operating modes
Normal operation GSM/GPRS SLEEP Various power save modes set with AT+CFUN command.
Software is active to minimum extent. If the module was
registered to the GSM network in IDLE mode, it is registered
and paging with the BTS in SLEEP mode, too. Power sav-
ing can be chosen at different levels: The NON-CYCLIC
SLEEP mode (AT+CFUN=0) disables the AT interface. The
CYCLIC SLEEP modes AT+CFUN=7 and 9 alternatingly
activate and deactivate the AT interfaces to allow perma-
nent access to all AT commands.
GSM IDLE Software is active. Once registered to the GSM network,
paging with BTS is carried out. The module is ready to send
and receive.
GSM TALK Connection between two subscribers is in progress. Power
consumption depends on network coverage individual set-
tings, such as DTX off/on, FR/EFR/HR, hopping
sequences, antenna.
GPRS IDLE Module is ready for GPRS data transfer, but no data is cur-
rently sent or received. Power consumption depends on
network settings and GPRS configuration (e.g. multislot set-
tings).
GPRS DATA GPRS data transfer in progress. Power consumption
depends on network settings (e.g. power control level),
uplink/downlink data rates, GPRS configuration (e.g. used
multislot settings) and reduction of maximum output power.
GNSS The GNSS NMEA data stream is internally routed to the
ASC0 interface, while the baseband processor in the idle or
active state. NMEA data streams are not available while the
base band processor is in the SLEEP mode.
Power Down Normal shutdown after sending the AT^SMSO command.
Only a voltage regulator is active for powering the RTC. Software is not active.
Interfaces are not accessible.
Operating voltage (connected to BATT+) remains applied.
Alarm mode Restricted operation launched by RTC alert function while the module is in Power
Down mode. Module will not be registered to GSM network. Limited number of AT
commands is accessible.
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3.2 Power Supply
AGS2-E needs to be connected to a power supply at the SMT application interface - 4 lines
BATT+, and GND. There are two separate voltage domains for BATT+:
• BATT+ with 2 lines for the general power management.
• BATT+_GSM with 2 lines for the GSM power amplifier supply.
The power supply of AGS2-E has to be a single voltage source at BATT+ and BATT+_GSM. It
must be able to provide the peak current during the uplink transmission.
All the key functions for supplying power to the device are handled by the power management
section of the analog controller. This IC provides the following features:
• Stabilizes the supply voltages for the GSM baseband using low drop linear voltage regula-
tors and a DC-DC step down switching regulator.
• Switches the module's power voltages for the power-up and -down procedures.
• SIM switch to provide SIM power supply.
3.3 RTC Backup
The internal Real Time Clocks of AGS2-E are supplied from a separate voltage regulator in the
power supply component which is also active when AGS2-E is in Power Down mode and
BATT+ is available. In addition, it is possible to backup the RTCs from an external capacitor.
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3.4 SIM/USIM Interface
The baseband processor has an integrated SIM/USIM card interface compatible with the ISO/
IEC 7816 IC Card standard. This is wired to the host interface in order to be connected to an
external SIM card holder. Five pads are reserved for the SIM interface. AGS2-E supports and
automatically detects 3.0V as well as 1.8V SIM cards.
The CCIN pad serves to detect whether a tray is present in the card holder. Using the CCIN
pad is mandatory for compliance with the 3GPP TS 11.11 (Rel.99) recommendation if the me-
chanical design of the host application allows the user to remove the SIM card during operation.
To take advantage of this feature, an appropriate SIM card detect switch is required on the card
holder. For example, this is true for the model supplied by Molex, which has been tested to op-
erate with AGS2-E and is part of the Gemalto M2M reference equipment submitted for type ap-
proval. See Chapter 9 for Molex ordering numbers.
Table 8: Signals of the SIM interface (SMT application interface)
Signal Description
CCCLK Chipcard clock, various clock rates can be set in the baseband processor.
CCVCC SIM supply voltage from PSU-ASIC
CCIO Serial data line, input and output.
CCRST Chipcard reset, provided by baseband processor
CCIN Input on the baseband processor for detecting a SIM card tray in the holder.The default
level of CCIN is low (internal pull down resistor, no card inserted). It will change to high level
when the card is inserted. To take advantage of this feature, an appropriate contact is
required on the cardholder. Ensure that the cardholder on your application platform is wired
to output a high signal when the SIM card is present.
The CCIN pad is mandatory for applications that allow the user to remove the SIM card dur-
ing operation.
The CCIN pad is solely intended for use with a SIM card. It must not be used for any other
purposes. Failure to comply with this requirement may invalidate the type approval of AGS2-E.
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The figure below shows a circuit to connect an external SIM card holder including enhanced
ESD protection for the SIM interface lines.
Figure 2: External SIM card holder circuit
It is recommended that the total cable length between SMT application interface pads on
AGS2-E and the connector of the external SIM card holder must not exceed 100mm in order
to meet the specifications of 3GPP TS 51.010-1 and to satisfy the requirements of EMC com-
pliance.
To avoid possible cross-talk from the CCCLK signal to the CCIO signal be careful that both
lines are not placed closely next to each other. A useful approach would be to use a separate
SIM card ground connection to shield the CCIO line from the CCCLK line. A GND line may be
employed for such a case.
Note: No guarantee can be given, nor any liability accepted, if loss of data is encountered after
removing the SIM card during operation.
Also, no guarantee can be given for properly initialising any SIM card that the user inserts after
having removed a SIM card during operation. In this case, the application must restart AGS2-E.
If using a SIM card holder without detecting contact please be sure to switch off the module
before removing the SIM Card or inserting a new one.
SIM
CCVCC
CCRST
CCIO
CCCLK
100nF
1nF
CCIN
CCIN switch has been closed,
if the SIM card inserted
ESD protection:
5-line transient voltage
supressor array, e.g.,
NUP5120X6 or
ESDA6V1-5P6
51R
51R
51R
51R
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3.5 Serial Interface ASC0
AGS2-E offers an 8-wire unbalanced, asynchronous modem interface ASC0 conforming to
ITU-T V.24 protocol DCE signalling. The electrical characteristics do not comply with ITU-T
V.28. The voltage level of the ASC0 interface is configured to 1.8V.
AGS2-E is designed for use as a DCE. Based on the conventions for DCE-DTE connections it
communicates with the customer application (DTE) using the following signals:
• Port TXD @ application sends data to the module’s TXD0 signal line
• Port RXD @ application receives data from the module’s RXD0 signal line
Figure 3: Serial interface ASC0
Features:
• Includes the data lines TXD0 and RXD0, the status lines RTS0 and CTS0 and, in addition,
the modem control lines DTR0, DSR0, DCD0 and RING0.
• ASC0 is primarily designed for controlling voice calls, transferring CSD, fax and GPRS data
and for controlling the GSM module with AT commands. Also, the GNSS NMEA data
stream is internally routed to the ASC0 interface.
• The DTR0 signal will only be polled once per second from the internal firmware of AGS2-E.
• The RING0 signal serves to indicate incoming calls and other types of URCs (Unsolicited
Result Code). It can also be used to send pulses to the host application, for example to
wake up the application from power saving state. See [1] for details on how to configure the
RING0 line by AT^SCFG.
• Configured for 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit.
• ASC0 can be operated at fixed bit rates from 300bps to 230,400bps.
• Autobauding supports bit rates from 1,200bps to 230,400bps.
• Supports RTS0/CTS0 hardware flow control and XON/XOFF software flow control.
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3.6 Analog Audio Interface
AGS2-E has an analog audio interface with a balanced analog microphone input and a bal-
anced analog earpiece output. A supply voltage and an analog ground connection are provided
at dedicated pads.
AGS2-E offers six audio modes which can be selected with AT command. The electrical char-
acteristics of the voiceband part vary with the audio mode. For example, sending and receiving
amplification, sidetone paths, noise suppression etc. depend on the selected mode and can be
altered with AT commands (except for mode 1).
When shipped from factory, all audio parameters of AGS2-E are set to audio mode 1. This is
the default configuration optimised for the Votronic HH-SI-30.3/V1.1/0 handset and used for
type approving the Gemalto M2M reference configuration. Audio mode 1 has fix parameters
which cannot be modified. To adjust the settings of the Votronic handset simply change to an-
other audio mode.
3.7 Digital Audio Interface
AGS2-E’s digital audio interface (DAI) can be used to connect audio devices capable of pulse
code modulation (PCM). The PCM functionality allows for the use of an external codec like the
W681360. Using an AT command you can activate the DAI interface.
3.8 Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)
The ADC lines are used for antenna diagnosis and general purpose voltage measurements.
The lines can be configured and read by the AT command.
Table 9: DCE-DTE wiring of ASC0
V.24 circuit DCE DTE
Pad function Signal direction Pad function Signal direction
103 TXD0 Input TXD Output
104 RXD0 Output RXD Input
105 RTS0 Input RTS Output
106 CTS0 Output CTS Input
108/2 DTR0 Input DTR Output
107 DSR0 Output DSR Input
109 DCD0 Output DCD Input
125 RING0 Output RING Input
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3.9 GPIO Interface
AGS2-E offers a GPIO interface with 4 GPIO lines. The GPIO lines are shared with other inter-
faces, such as the fast shutdown functionality, the PWM functionality, jamming indicator or an-
tenna detection. All functions are controlled by dedicated AT commands.
The following table shows the configuration variants of the GPIO pads. All variants are mutually
exclusive, i.e. a pad configured as GPIO is locked for alternative use.
Each GPIO line can be configured for use as input or output.
3.10 I2C Interface
I2C is a serial, 8-bit oriented data transfer bus for bit rates up to 400kbps in Fast mode. It con-
sists of two lines, the serial data line I2CDAT and the serial clock line I2CCLK. The module acts
as a single master device, e.g. the clock I2CCLK is driven by the module. I2CDAT is a bi-direc-
tional line. Each device connected to the bus is software addressable by a unique 7-bit ad-
dress, and simple master/slave relationships exist at all times. The module operates as master-
transmitter or as master-receiver. The customer application transmits or receives data only on
request of the module.
3.11 Status LED
One line at the SMT application interface can be configured to drive a status LED which indi-
cates different operating modes of the module.
The STATUS indicator can be enabled/disabled by AT command.
3.12 PWR_IND Signal
The PWR_IND signal notifies the on/off state of the module.
Table 10: GPIO assignment
GPIO FST_SHTDN PWM Jamming indicator Antenna Detection
GPIO4 Yes
GPIO5 Yes
GPIO6 Yes
GPIO7 Yes Yes
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4 GNSS Receiver
AGS2-E integrates a GPS receiver that offers the full performance of GPS technology. The
GPS receiver is able to continuously track all satellites in view, thus providing accurate satellite
position data.
The integrated GPS receiver supports the NMEA protocol via ASC0 interface. NMEA is a com-
bined electrical and data specification for communication between various (marine) electronic
devices including GPS receivers. It has been defined and controlled by the US based National
Marine Electronics Association. For more information on the NMEA Standard please refer to
http://www.nmea.org.
Depending on the receiver’s knowledge of last position, current time and ephemeris data, the
receiver’s startup time (i.e., TTFF = Time-To-First-Fix) may vary: If the receiver has no knowl-
edge of its last position or time, a startup takes considerably longer than if the receiver has still
knowledge of its last position, time and almanac or has still access to valid ephimeris data and
the precise time.
By default, the GPS receiver is switched off. It has to be switched on and configured using AT
commands (AT^SGPSC; see [1]).
GPS 1pps Clock:
AGS2-E provides a high accuracy 1pps output (one pulse per second) signal, synchronized
with the GPS time.
The 1pps output can be used by an external application as a reference to generate accurate
high-frequency clocks. A specific design however has to address the short-term jitter affecting
the 1pps signal. As a general rule, the divided system clock is synchronized with the GPS 1pps
for the long-term accuracy. The deviation is less than 50ns.
The 1pps signal is based on the almost-perfect timing of the satellite. But as the satellite moves,
the distance to it will increase or decrease. This change in distance will produce a change in
the 1pps signal, because the light has to travel a different distance each time.
To compensate for this effect the GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) has to know its
position. Then it is able to correct signal effects (mainly distance but there are more). Therefore,
at least three satellites are required (better four).
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5 Antenna Interfaces
5.1 GSM Antenna Interface
The RF interface has an impedance of 50. AGS2-E is capable of sustaining a total mismatch
at the antenna pad without any damage, even when transmitting at maximum RF power.
The external antenna must be matched properly to achieve best performance regarding radi-
ated power, modulation accuracy and harmonic suppression. Antenna matching networks are
not included on the AGS2-E module and should be placed in the host application.
Regarding the return loss AGS2-E provides the following values in the active band:
Table 11: Return loss in the active band
State of module Return loss of module Recommended return loss of application
Receive > 8dB > 12dB
Transmit Not applicable > 12dB
Idle < 5dB Not applicable
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5.1.1 Antenna Installation
The antenna is connected by soldering the antenna pad (ANT_GSM) and their neighboring
ground pads directly to the application’s PCB.
The distance between the antenna pads and their neighboring GND pads has been optimized
for best possible impedance. To prevent mismatch, special attention should be paid to these
pads on the application’ PCB.
The wiring of the antenna connection, starting from the antenna pad to the application’s anten-
na should result in a 50line impedance. Line width and distance to the GND plane need to
be optimized with regard to the PCB’s layer stack.
To prevent receiver desensitization due to interferences generated by fast transients like high
speed clocks on the external application PCB, it is recommended to realize the antenna con-
nection line using embedded Stripline rather than Micro-Stripline technology.
For type approval purposes, the use of a 50coaxial antenna connector (U.FL-R-SMT) might
be necessary. In this case the U.FL-R-SMT connector should be placed as close as possible
to AGS2-E‘s antenna pad.
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5.2 GNSS Antenna Interface
In addition to the RF antenna interface AGS2-E also has a GNSS antenna interface. The GNSS
antenna installation is the same as for the RF antenna interface (see Section 5.1.1).
It is possible to connect active or passive GNSS antennas. In either case they must have 50
impedance. The simultaneous operation of GSM and GNSS has been implemented.
AGS2-E provides the supply voltage VGNSS for the GNSS active antenna (3.05V). It has to be
enabled by software when the GNSS receiver shall becomes active, otherwise VGNSS should
be off (power saving). VGNSS is not short circuit protected. This will have to be provided for by
an external application. The DC voltage should be fed back via ANT_GNSS_DC for coupling
into the GNSS antenna path. Figure 4 shows the flexibility in realizing the power supply for an
active GNSS antenna by giving two sample circuits realizing the supply voltage for an active
GNSS antenna - one with short circuit protection and one with an external LDO employed.
Figure 4: Supply voltage for active GNSS antenna
Short circuit
protection
(Imax=50mA)
VGNSS
ANT_GNSS
Active
GNSS
antenna
10nH
47pF
2p2
Module
SMT interface
ANT_GNSS_DC
typ 3.05V max. 300mA
Not short circuit protected!
1uF
(Optional)
ESD
protection
10k
Supply with short circuit protection
LDO
VGNSS
ANT_GNSS
Active
GNSS
antenna
10nH
47pF
2p2
Module
SMT interface
ANT_GNSS_DC
1uF
(Optional)
ESD
protection
10k
Enable
External
voltage
Supply with external LDO employed
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Figure 5 shows sample circuits realizing ESD protection for a passive GNSS antenna.
Figure 5: ESD protection for passive GNSS antenna
VGNSS
ANT_GNSS
Passive
GNSS
antenna
10nH
47pF
2p2
Module
SMT interface
ANT_GNSS_DC (Optional)
ESD
protection
0R
Not used
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6 Mechanics, Mounting and Packaging
6.1 Mechanical Dimensions of AGS2-E
Figure 6 shows the top and bottom view1 of AGS2-E and provides an overview of the board's
mechanical dimensions. For further details see Figure 7.
Figure 6: AGS2-E– top and bottom view
1. The coloring of the 3D view does not reflect the module’s real color.
Length: 33mm
Width: 29mm
Height: 2.2mm;
not yet finally specified
Top view
Bottom view
Height not yet
finally specified
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7 Sample Application
Figure 8 shows a typical example of how to integrate a AGS2-E module with an application.
Usage of the various host interfaces depends on the desired features of the application.
The analog audio interface demonstrates the balanced connection of microphone and ear-
piece. This solution is particularly well suited for internal transducers.
Because of the very low power consumption design, current flowing from any other source into
the module circuit must be avoided, for example reverse current from high state external control
lines. Therefore, the controlling application must be designed to prevent reverse current flow.
Otherwise there is the risk of undefined states of the module during startup and shutdown or
even of damaging the module.
Because of the high RF field density inside the module, it cannot be guaranteed that no self
interference might occur, depending on frequency and the applications grounding concept. ex-
cluded that in some applications dependant on the grounding concept of the customer. The po-
tential interferers may be minimized by placing small capacitors (47pF) at suspected lines (e.g.
RXD0, PCM_CLK, VDDLP, and IGT).
While developing SMT applications it is strongly recommended to provide test points
for certain signals, i.e., lines to and from the module - for debug and/or test purposes.
The SMT application should allow for an easy access to these signals. For details on
how to implement test points see [2].
The EMC measures are best practice recommendations. In fact, an adequate EMC strategy for
an individual application is very much determined by the overall layout and, especially, the po-
sition of components. For example, mounting the internal acoustic transducers directly on the
PCB eliminates the need to use the ferrite beads shown in the sample schematic.
Please note that AGS2-E is not intended for use with cables longer than 3m.
Disclaimer
No warranty, either stated or implied, is provided on the sample schematic diagram shown in
Figure 8 and the information detailed in this section. As functionality and compliance with na-
tional regulations depend to a great amount on the used electronic components and the indi-
vidual application layout manufacturers are required to ensure adequate design and operating
safeguards for their products using AGS2-E modules.
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Figure 8: Schematic diagram of AGS2-E sample application
EMERG_RST
PWR_IND
V180
RESET
ASC0ASC0 8
100nF
100nF
Microphone
feeding
FB*
FB*
FB*
FB*
VMIC
MICP
MICN
AGND
EPP
EPN
V180
CCVCC
CCIO
CCCLK
CCIN
CCRST
SIM
220nF 1nF
I2CCLK
I2CDAT
2.2k
V180
GPIO4
GPIO5
GPIO6
GPIO7
GND
GND
GND
RF OUT
BATT+_
GSM
Power supply
Main Antenna
Module
FB* = Ferrite beads
optimized for GSM
900MHz
All SIM components should be
close to card holder. Keep SIM
wires low capacitive.
*10pF *10pF
* add optional 10pF for
SIM protection against
RF (internal Antenna)
47µF 33pF
Blocking**
Blocking**
VDDLP
VDDLP
PWR_IND
IGT
ON
BATT+
PCMDAI 4
Blocking**
GND
GNSS_ANT_DC
GPS/
GLONASS
GNSS
receiver
100k
100k
2.2k
STATUSLED
ADC1_IN
ADC3_IN
VGNSS
ESD protection
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8 Reference Approval
8.1 Reference Equipment for Type Approval
The Gemalto M2M reference setup submitted to type approve AGS2-E is shown in the follow-
ing figure1. The module (i.e., the evaluation module) is connected to the DSB75 via a special
adapter and either mounted directly onto the adapter or connected using a flex cable:
Figure 9: Reference equipment for Type Approval
1. For RF performance tests a mini-SMT/U.FL to SMA adapter with attached 6dB coaxial attenuator is cho-
sen to connect the module directly to the GSM/UMTS/GNSS test equipment instead of employing the
SMA antenna connectors on the AGS2-E-DSB75 adapter as shown in Figure 9. The following products
are recommended:
Hirose SMA-Jack/U.FL-Plug conversion adapter HRMJ-U.FLP(40)
(for details see see http://www.hirose-connectors.com/ or http://www.farnell.com/
Aeroflex Weinschel Fixed Coaxial Attenuator Model 3T/4T
(for details see http://www.aeroflex.com/ams/weinschel/pdfiles/wmod3&4T.pdf)
Audio
DSB75
PC
GSM
test equipment
GPS/GLONASS
test equipment
GSM
RS232
cable
Audio
test equipment
Votronic
handset
Power
supply
COM1
(ASC0)
Headset
If using PCM Interface
(not for approval measurements)
Power
GND
Codec-DSB75 adapter
SIM card
holder
USB
AH6-DSB75
adapter
ANT3
ANT2
ANT1
Audio
Uranus
Module
mounted on
eval board
Audio
SMA RF connector
manually soldered onto Pogo
pads
Detail:
Hirose U.FL cable
GPS/
GLONASS
If using analog audio
Module
mounted on
eval board
flexible cable
80-pin
Detail,
Module on AH6 Adapter
RF connection via
UFL on Module
RF connection via
Pogo Pad to AH6
Adapter
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8.2 Compliance with FCC and IC Rules and Regulations
The Equipment Authorization Certification for the Gemalto M2M reference application de-
scribed in Section 8.1 will be registered under the following identifiers:
FCC Identifier: QIPAGS2-E
Industry Canada Certification Number: 7830A-AGS2E
Granted to Gemalto M2M GmbH
Manufacturers of mobile or fixed devices incorporating AGS2-E modules are authorized to use
the FCC Grants and Industry Canada Certificates of the AGS2-E modules for their own final
products according to the conditions referenced in these documents. In this case, an FCC/ IC
label of the module shall be visible from the outside, or the host device shall bear a second label
stating "Contains FCC ID QIPAGS2-E", and accordingly “Contains IC 7830A-AGS2E“.
The integration is limited to fixed or mobile categorised host devices, where a separation dis-
tance between the antenna and any person of min. 20cm can be assured during normal oper-
ating conditions. For mobile and fixed operation configurations the antenna gain, including
cable loss, must not exceed the limits 6.71dBi (850 MHz) and 2.23dBi (1900 MHz). See [3].
IMPORTANT:
Manufacturers of portable applications incorporating AGS2-E modules are required to have
their final product certified and apply for their own FCC Grant and Industry Canada Certificate
related to the specific portable mobile. This is mandatory to meet the SAR requirements for por-
table mobiles (see Section 1.3.2 for detail).
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Note:
This equipment 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 protec-
tion against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and 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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The manufacturer is responsible for ensuring that after the module is installed and operational
the host continues to be compliant with the Part 15B unintentional radiator requirements.
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9 Appendix
9.1 List of Parts and Accessories
Table 12: List of parts and accessories
Description Supplier Ordering information
AGS2-E Gemalto M2M Standard module
Gemalto M2M IMEI:
Packaging unit (ordering) number: L30960-N3600-A100
Module label number: S30960-S3600-A100-1
AGS2-E Evaluation Module Gemalto M2M Ordering number: L30960-N3601-A100
DSB75 Evaluation Kit Gemalto M2M Ordering number: L36880-N8811-A100
DSB75-Adapter for mounting
the AGS2-E evaluation module Gemalto M2M Ordering number: L30960-N2301-A100
Votronic Handset Gemalto M2M,
Votronic Gemalto M2M ordering number: L36880-N8301-A107
Votronic ordering number: HH-SI-30.3/V1.1/0
Votronic
Entwicklungs- und Produktionsgesellschaft für elek-
tronische Geräte mbH
Saarbrücker Str. 8
66386 St. Ingbert
Germany
Phone: +49-(0)6 89 4 / 92 55-0
Fax: +49-(0)6 89 4 / 92 55-88
Email: contact@votronic.com
SIM card holder incl. push but-
ton ejector and slide-in tray Molex Ordering numbers: 91228
91236
Sales contacts are listed in Table 13.
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Table 13: Molex sales contacts (subject to change)
Molex
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Molex Deutschland GmbH
Otto-Hahn-Str. 1b
69190 Walldorf
Germany
Phone: +49-6227-3091-0
Fax: +49-6227-3091-8100
Email: mxgermany@molex.com
American Headquarters
Lisle, Illinois 60532
U.S.A.
Phone: +1-800-78MOLEX
Fax: +1-630-969-1352
Molex China Distributors
Beijing,
Room 1311, Tower B, COFCO Plaza
No. 8, Jian Guo Men Nei Street, 100005
Beijing
P.R. China
Phone: +86-10-6526-9628
Fax: +86-10-6526-9730
Molex Singapore Pte. Ltd.
110, International Road
Jurong Town,
Singapore 629174
Phone: +65-6-268-6868
Fax: +65-6-265-6044
Molex Japan Co. Ltd.
1-5-4 Fukami-Higashi,
Yamato-City,
Kanagawa, 242-8585
Japan
Phone: +81-46-265-2325
Fax: +81-46-265-2365
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