Telit Communications S p A UL865NA 2G/3G module User Manual UL865 Hardware User Guide

Telit Communications S.p.A. 2G/3G module UL865 Hardware User Guide

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      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09
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      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09   Contents
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09     The aim of this document is the description of some hardware solutions useful for developing a product with the Telit UL865 module.   This document is intended for Telit customers, who are integrators, about to implement their applications using our UL865 modules.  For general contact, technical support, to report documentation errors and to order manuals, contact Telit Technical Support Center (TTSC) at:  TS-EMEA@telit.com TS-NORTHAMERICA@telit.com TS-LATINAMERICA@telit.com TS-APAC@telit.com  Alternatively, use:  http://www.telit.com/en/products/technical-support-center/contact.php For detailed information about where you can buy the Telit modules or for recommendations on accessories and components visit:  http://www.telit.com To  register  for  product  news  and  announcements  or  for  product  questions  contact  Telit Technical Support Center (TTSC). Our aim is to make this guide as helpful as possible. Keep us informed of your comments and suggestions for improvements. Telit appreciates feedback from the users of our information.
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09    This document contains the following chapters:  Chapter  1:  “Introduction”  provides  a  scope  for  this  document,  target  audience,  contact  and  support information, and text conventions.  Chapter 2: “Overview” provides an overview of the document.  Chapter 3: “UL865 Mechanical Dimensions”   Chapter 4: “UL865 Module Connections” deals with the pin out configuration and layout.  Chapter 5: “Hardware Commands” How to operate on the module via hardware.  Chapter 6: “Power supply” Power supply requirements and general design rules.  Chapter 7: “GSM/WCDMA Radio Section” The antenna connection and board layout design are the most important parts in the full product design.  Chapter 8: “Logic Level specifications” Specific values adopted in the implementation of logic levels for this module.  Chapter 9:  “USB  ports” The serial  port on  the  Telit  UL865  is  the  core  of  the  interface  between  the module and OEM hardware       Chapter 10: “Serial ports” The serial port on the Telit UL865 is the core of the interface between the module and OEM hardware  Chapter 11: “Audio Section overview”   Chapter 12: “General Purpose I/O” How the general purpose I/O pads can be configured.  Chapter 13 “DAC and ADC Section” Deals with these two kind of converters.  Chapter 14: “Mounting the UL865 on the application board” Recommendations and specifics on how to mount the module on the user’s board.  Chapter 15: “Packaging system” Recommendations and specifics on how the system is packaged.  Chapter 16:  “Conformity Assessment Issues”   Chapter 17:  “Safety Recommendations”
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09     Danger – This information MUST be followed or catastrophic equipment failure or bodily injury may occur.  Caution or Warning – Alerts the user to important points about integrating the module, if these points are not followed, the module and end user equipment may fail or malfunction.  Tip  or  Information  –  Provides  advice  and  suggestions  that  may  be  useful  when integrating the module.  All dates are in ISO 8601 format, i.e. YYYY-MM-DD.    Digital Voice Interface Application Note         80000NT10050A  SPI Port Application Note                                                                 80000NT10053A  SIM Holder Design Guides            80000NT10001a  AT Commands Reference Guide          80378ST10091A  Telit EVK2 User Guide             1vv0300704
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09    Revision Date Changes 0 2013-02-21 Preliminary Version 1 2013-04-16 6.2, 7.1, 7.2, 7.2.1, 9.1 2 2013-08-02 2, 3, 5, 6.1, 13.8, 15,6, 15.9, 16.3, added Reel Packaging, added Conformity Assessment Issues
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09    The aim of this document is the description of some hardware solutions useful for developing a product with the Telit UL865 module. In this document all the basic functions of a mobile phone will be taken into account; for each one of them a proper hardware solution will be suggested and eventually the wrong solutions and  common  errors  to  be  avoided  will  be  evidenced.  Obviously  this  document  cannot embrace  all  hardware  solutions  and  products  that  may  be  designed.  Avoiding  the  wrong solutions  shall  be  considered  as  mandatory.  While  the  suggested  hardware  configurations shall  not  be  considered  mandatory,  the  information  given  shall  be  used  as  a  guide  and  a starting point for properly developing your product with the Telit UL865 module. For further hardware details that may not be explained in this document refer to the Telit UL865 Product Description document where all the hardware information is reported.  NOTICE: (EN) The integration of the GSM/GPRS/WCDMA UL865 cellular module within user application shall be done according to the design rules described in this manual. (IT) L’integrazione del modulo cellulare GSM/GPRS/WCDMA UL865  all’interno dell’applicazione dell’utente dovrà rispettare le indicazioni progettuali descritte in questo manuale.  (DE) Die Integration des UL865 GSM/GPRS/WCDMA Mobilfunk-Moduls in ein Gerät muß gemäß der in diesem Dokument beschriebenen Kunstruktionsregeln erfolgen.  (SL) Integracija GSM/GPRS/WCDMA UL865 modula v uporabniški aplikaciji bo morala upoštevati projektna navodila, opisana v tem priročniku.  (SP) La utilización del modulo GSM/GPRS/WCDMA UL865 debe ser conforme a los usos para los cuales ha sido deseñado descritos en este manual del usuario.  (FR) L’intégration du module cellulaire GSM/GPRS/WCDMA UL865 dans l’application de l’utilisateur sera faite selon les règles de conception décrites dans ce manuel.  (HE)   The information presented in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Telit Communications S.p.A. for its use, nor any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by  implication  or  otherwise  under  any  patent  rights  of  Telit  Communications  S.p.A.  other than  for  circuitry  embodied  in  Telit  products.  This  document  is  subject  to  change  without notice. UL865
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09    The UL865 overall dimensions are:   Length:   24.4 mm  Width:    24.4 mm   Thickness:   2.6 mm  Weight   4 g
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09     Pad Signal I/O Function Note Type Audio 18 USB_D+ I/O USB differential Data (+)   17 USB_D- I/O USB differential Data (-)   16 USB_VBUS AI Power sense for the internal USB transceiver.   SIM card interface 9 SIMVCC - External SIM signal – Power supply for the SIM  1,8 / 3V 10 SIMRST O External SIM signal – Reset  1,8 / 3V 11 SIMCLK O External SIM signal – Clock  1,8 / 3V 12 SIMIO I/O External SIM signal – Data I/O 4.7k Pull up 1,8 / 3V X All GPI0 can be  programmed SIMIN I Presence SIM input  CMOS 1.8V Auxiliary 44 RXD_AUX /SPI_MISO I O Auxiliary UART (RX Data) SPI_MISO  CMOS 1.8V 45 TXD_AUX / SPI_MOSI O I Auxiliary UART (TX Data) SPI_MOSI  CMOS 1.8V Prog. / Data + HW Flow Control 1 C109/DCD/GPO O Output for Data carrier detect signal (DCD) to DTE  / GP output  CMOS 1.8V 2 C125/RING/GPO O Output for Ring indicator signal (RI) to DTE / GP output  CMOS 1.8V 3 C107/DSR/GPO O Output for Data set ready signal (DSR) to DTE / GP output  CMOS 1.8V 4 C108/DTR/GPI I Input for Data terminal ready signal (DTR) from DTE / GP input  CMOS 1.8V 5 C105/RTS/GPI I Input for Request to send signal (RTS) from DTE / GP input  CMOS 1.8V 6 C106/CTS/GPO O Output for Clear to send signal (CTS) to DTE / GP output  CMOS 1.8V 7 C103/TXD I Serial data input (TXD) from DTE  CMOS 1.8V 8 C104/RXD O Serial data output to DTE  CMOS 1.8V DAC and ADC 13 ADC_IN1 AI Analog/Digital converter input Accepted values 0 to 1.2V DC A/D 14 ADC_IN2 AI Analog/Digital converter input Accepted values 0 to 1.2V DC A/D 15 DAC_OUT AO Digital/Analog converter output  D/A Miscellaneous Functions 30 VRTC AO backup for the embedded RTC supply (1.8V)  Power 47 RESET* I Reset Input  CMOS 1.8V 43 V_AUX / PWRMON O 1.8V stabilized output Imax=100mA / Power ON monitor   Power Out 1.8V
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09   Pad Signal I/O Function Note Type 34 Antenna I/O Antenna pad – 50 Ω  RF GPIO 42 GPIO_01 / DVI_WA0 I/O GPIO01 Configurable GPIO  / Digital Audio Interface (WA0)  CMOS 1.8V 41 GPIO_02 / JDR / DVI_RX I/O GPIO02  I/O pin  / Jammer Detect Report  / Digital Audio Interface (RX)  CMOS 1.8V 40 GPIO_03 / DVI_TX I/O GPIO03 GPIO I/O pin   / Digital Audio Interface (TX)  CMOS 1.8V 39 GPIO_04 / DVI_CLK I/O GPIO04 Configurable GPIO   Digital Audio Interface (CLK)  CMOS 1.8V 29 GPIO_05  I/O GPIO05 Configurable GPIO   CMOS 1.8V 28 GPIO_06 / SPI_SRDY I/O GPIO06 Configurable GPIO  / ALARM / SPI_SRDY  CMOS 1.8V 27 GPIO_07 / SPI_MRDY I/O GPIO07 Configurable GPIO  / Buzzer / SPI_MRDY  CMOS 1.8V 26 GPIO_08 / STAT_LED I/O GPIO08 Configurable GPIO  / Digital Audio Interface (CLK)  CMOS 1.8V 25 SPI_CLK I/O SPI_CLK  CMOS 1.8V Power Supply 38 VBATT - Main power supply (Baseband)  Power 37 VBATT_PA - Main power supply (Radio PA)  Power  23 AGND - AF Signal Ground (see audio section)  AF Signal 32 GND - Ground  Power 33 GND - Ground  Power 35 GND - Ground  Power 36 GND - Ground  Power 46 GND - Ground  Power 23 GND - Ground  - RESERVED 19  -    20  -    21  -    22  -    24  -    31  -    48  -      WARNING: Reserved pins must not be connected.
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09   NOTE: If not used, almost all pins should be left disconnected. The only exceptions are the following pins:              To test and debug the assembled UL865, we strongly recommend foreseeing test pads on the host PCB, in order to check the connection between the UL865 itself and the application and to test the performance of the module connecting it with an external computer. Depending by the customer application, these pads include, but are not limited to the following signals:   TXD  RXD  RESET*  GND  VBATT  VBATT_PA  TX_AUX  RX_AUX  PWRMON  Pin signal 38, 37 VBATT & VBATT_PA 32, 33, 35, 36, 46 GND 23 AGND 7 TXD 8 RXD 5 RTS 6 CTS 43 V_AUX / PWRMON 47 RESET* 45 TXD_AUX 44 RXD_AUX
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09             TOP VIEW                                  NOTE: The pins defined as NC/RFU shall be considered RESERVED and must not be connected to any pin in the application.
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09     The UL865 will automatically power on itself when VBATT & VBATT_PA are applied to the module. V_AUX / PWRMON pin will be at the high logic level and the module can be considered fully operating after 5 seconds.  The following flow chart shows the proper turn on procedure:      Modem ON Proc. PWR supply ON and >3.22V?  Y Delay 1s - 5s for Low Voltage Operating Y Modem Reset Proc. AT init sequence. N Start AT CMD. N PWMON = ON? Y PWMON = ON? Delay 300mS Enter AT<CR> AT answer in 1second ? N Y N Delay 1s
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09       NOTE: The power supply must be applied either at the same time on pins VBATT and VBATT_PA.   NOTE: To guarantee a correct module’s start-up please check that the Power Supply is with a level >3.22V within 21mS.   NOTE: In order to prevent a back powering effect it is recommended to avoid having any HIGH logic level signal applied to the digital pins of the UL865 when the module is powered OFF or during an ON/OFF transition.
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09   A flow chart showing the AT commands managing procedure is displayed below:    Modem ON Proc. Disconnect PWR supply AT init sequence. Delay 300mS Enter AT<CR> AT answer in 1second? Y N Start AT CMD.
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09    The following flow chart shows the proper turnoff procedure:   NOTE: In order to prevent a back powering effect it is recommended to avoid having any HIGH logic level signal applied to the digital pins of the UL865 when the module is powered off or during an ON/OFF transition.  Modem OFF Proc. AT#SYSHALT Disconnect PWR supply 10s timeout Modem ON Proc. Delay 1.5s
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09     To unconditionally reboot the UL865, the pad RESET* must be tied low for at least 200 milliseconds and then released. The maximum current that can be drained from the ON* pad is 0,15 mA.  WARNING: The hardware unconditional Restart must not be used during normal operation of the device since it does not detach the device from the network. It shall be kept as an emergency exit procedure to be done in the rare case that the device gets stuck waiting for some network or SIM responses.     NOTE:  Do not use any pull up resistor on the RESET* line nor any totem pole digital output. Using pull up resistor may bring to latch up problems on the UL865 power regulator and improper functioning of the module.  The line RESET* must be connected only in open collector configuration; the transistor must be connected as close as possible to the RESET* pin. TIP: The unconditional hardware restart must always be implemented on the boards and the software must use it as an emergency exit procedure.  A simple circuit to do it is:
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09    In the following flow chart is detailed the proper restart procedure:   NOTE: In order to prevent a back powering effect it is recommended to avoid having any HIGH logic level signal applied to the digital pins of the UL865 when the module is powered OFF or during an ON/OFF transition. Modem Reset Proc. Reset = LOW Delay 200ms Reset = HIGH Delay 1s Start AT CMD.
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09    The power supply circuitry and board layout are a very important part in the full product design  and  they  strongly  reflect  on  the  product  overall  performance,  hence  read  the requirements carefully and the guidelines that will follow for a proper design.  The  external  power  supply  must  be  connected  to  VBATT  &  VBATT_PA  signals  and must fulfill the following requirements:  POWER SUPPLY Nominal Supply Voltage 3.8 V Normal Operating Voltage Range 3.40 V÷ 4.20 V Extended Operating Voltage Range 3.22 V÷ 4.50 V  NOTE: The Operating Voltage Range MUST never be exceeded; care must be taken in order to fulfil min/max voltage requirement.  NOTE: Overshoot voltage (regarding MAX Extended Operating Voltage) and drop in voltage (regarding MIN Extended Operating Voltage) MUST never be exceeded;  The “Extended Operating Voltage Range” can be used only with complete assumption and application of the HW User guide suggestions.  If the voltage drop is exceeding the limits it could cause a Power Off of the module. The Power supply must be higher than 3.22 V to power on the module.
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09    UL865 Mode Average (mA) Mode description SWITCHED OFF Module supplied but Switched Off Switched Off 180 uA IDLE mode (WCDMA) AT+CFUN=5 1.8 Disabled TX and RX; DRX7 IDLE mode (GSM/EDGE) AT+CFUN=1  19 Normal mode: full functionality of the module  AT+CFUN=4 16.5 Disabled TX and RX; module is not registered on the network AT+CFUN=5 1.2 Disabled TX and RX; DRX9 (1.3mA in case of DRX5) Operative mode (WCDMA) WCDMA Voice 152 WCDMA voice call (TX = 10dBm) WCDMA HSDPA (0dBm) 187 WCDMA data call (Cat 8, TX = 0dBm) WCDMA HSDPA (22dBm) 494 WCDMA data call (Cat 8, TX = 24dBm) Operative mode (EDGE) EDGE 4TX+1RX EDGE Sending data mode GSM 850/900 - G8 495 DCS1800/ PCS1900 – G7 484 Operative mode (GSM) CSD TX and RX mode GSM VOICE CALL GSM 850/900 CSD PL5 220 DCS1800/ PCS1900 CSD PL0 167 GPRS  4TX+1RX GPRS Sending data mode GSM 850/900  PL5 580 DCS1800/ PCS1900 PL0 438  The GSM system is made in a way that the RF transmission is not continuous, but it is packed into bursts at a base frequency of approx. 217 Hz, and the relative current peaks can be as high as about 2A. Therefore the power supply has to be designed to withstand these current peaks without big voltage drops; this means that both the electrical design and the board layout must be designed for this current flow. If the layout of the PCB is not well designed a strong noise floor is generated on the ground and the supply; this will reflect on all the audio paths producing an audible annoying noise at approx. 217 Hz; if the voltage drop during the peak current absorption is too much, then the device may even shutdown as a consequence of the supply voltage drop.  NOTE: The electrical design for the Power supply should be made ensuring it will be capable of a peak current output of at least 2 A.  The UL865-EUx variants are supporting EDGE class 33; the NAx variants support EDGE class 10.
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09    The  principal  guidelines  for  the  Power  Supply  Design  embrace  three  different  design steps:  the electrical design  the thermal design  the PCB layout.  The electrical design of the power supply depends strongly from the power source where this power is drained. We will distinguish them into three categories:  +5V input   (typically PC internal regulator output)  +12V input (typically automotive)  Battery   The desired output for the power supply is 3.8V, hence there's not a big difference between the input source and the desired output and a linear regulator can be used. A switching power supply will not be suited because of the low drop out requirements.  When  using  a  linear  regulator,  a  proper  heat  sink  shall  be  provided  in  order  to dissipate the power generated.  A Bypass low ESR capacitor of adequate capacity must be provided in order to cut the  current  absorption  peaks  close  to  the  UL865,  a  100μF  tantalum  capacitor  is usually suited.  Make  sure  the  low  ESR  capacitor  on  the  power  supply  output  (usually a  tantalum one) is rated at least 10V.  A protection diode should be inserted close to the power input, in order to save the UL865 from power polarity inversion.
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09   An example of linear regulator with 5V input is:   The  desired  output  for  the  power  supply  is  3.8V,  hence  due  to  the  big  difference between the input source and the desired output, a linear regulator is not suited and shall not be used. A switching power supply will be preferable because of its better efficiency especially with the 2A peak current load represented by the UL865.  When using a switching regulator, a 500kHz or more switching frequency regulator is preferable because of its smaller inductor size and its faster transient response. This allows the regulator to respond quickly to the current peaks absorption.   In any case the frequency and Switching design selection is related to the application to  be  developed  due  to  the  fact  the  switching frequency could also  generate EMC interferences.  For car PB battery the input voltage can rise up to 15,8V and this should be kept in mind  when  choosing  components:  all  components  in  the  power  supply  must withstand this voltage.  A Bypass low ESR capacitor of adequate capacity must be provided in order to cut the current absorption peaks, a 100μF tantalum capacitor is usually suited.  Make  sure  the  low  ESR  capacitor  on  the  power  supply  output  (usually  a  tantalum one) is rated at least 10V.  For Car applications a spike protection diode should be inserted close to the power input, in order to clean the supply from spikes.   A protection diode should be inserted close to the power input, in order to save the UL865  from  power  polarity  inversion.  This  can  be  the  same  diode  as  for  spike protection.
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09   An example of switching regulator with 12V input is in the below schematic:
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09    The desired nominal output for the power supply is 3.8V and the maximum voltage      allowed is 4.2V, hence a single 3.7V Li-Ion cell battery type is suited for supplying the      power to the Telit UL865 module.  WARNING: The three cells Ni/Cd or Ni/MH 3,6 V Nom. battery types or 4V PB types MUST NOT BE USED DIRECTLY since their maximum voltage can rise over the absolute maximum voltage for the UL865 and damage it.   NOTE: DON'T USE any Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, and Pb battery types directly connected with UL865. Their use can lead to overvoltage on the UL865 and damage it. USE ONLY Li-Ion battery types.  A Bypass low ESR capacitor of adequate capacity must be provided in order to cut the current absorption peaks, a 100μF tantalum capacitor is usually suited.  Make sure the low ESR capacitor (usually a tantalum one) is rated at least 10V.  A protection diode should be inserted close to the power input, in order to save the UL865 from power polarity inversion. Otherwise the battery connector should be done in a way to avoid polarity inversions when connecting the battery.  The battery capacity must be at least 500mAh in order to withstand the current peaks of 2A; the suggested capacity is from 500mAh to 1000mAh.
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09    The  thermal  design  for  the  power  supply  heat  sink  should  be  done  with  the  following specifications:  Average current consumption during HSDPA transmission @PWR level max :   800 mA  Average current during idle: 1.8 mA NOTE: The average consumption during transmissions depends on the power level at which the device is requested to transmit by the network. The average current consumption hence varies significantly. Considering the very low current during idle, especially if Power Saving function is enabled, it  is  possible  to  consider  from  the  thermal  point  of  view  that  the  device  absorbs  current significantly only during calls.  If we assume that the device stays into transmission for short periods of time (let's say few minutes) and then remains for a quite long time in idle (let's say one hour), then the power supply has always the time to cool down between the calls and the heat sink could be smaller than the calculated one for 600mA maximum RMS current, or even could be the simple chip package (no heat sink). Moreover in  the  average  network conditions the  device is requested  to  transmit at  a  lower power  level  than  the  maximum  and  hence  the  current  consumption  will  be  less  than  the 600mA, being usually around 150mA. For these reasons the thermal design is rarely a concern and the simple ground plane where the power supply chip is placed can be enough to ensure a good thermal condition and avoid overheating.  For the heat generated by the UL865, you can consider it to be during transmission 1W max during CSD/VOICE calls and 2W max during class12 GPRS upload.  This generated heat will be mostly conducted to the ground plane under the UL865; you must ensure that your application can dissipate it.
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09    As seen on the electrical design guidelines the power supply shall have a low ESR capacitor on the output to cut the current peaks and a protection diode on the input to protect the supply from  spikes  and  polarity  inversion.  The  placement  of  these  components  is  crucial  for  the correct working of the circuitry. A misplaced component can be useless or can even decrease the power supply performances.   The Bypass low ESR capacitor must be placed close to the Telit UL865 power input pads or in the case the power supply is a switching type it can be placed close to the inductor to cut the ripple provided the PCB trace from the capacitor to the UL865 is wide enough to ensure a dropless connection even during the 2A current peaks.  The  protection  diode  must  be  placed  close  to  the  input  connector  where  the power source is drained.  The PCB traces from the input connector to the power regulator IC must be wide enough to ensure no voltage drops occur when the 2A current peaks are absorbed. Note that this is not made in order to save power loss but especially to avoid the voltage drops on the  power line at the current peaks frequency of  216 Hz that will reflect on all the components connected to that supply, introducing the noise floor at the burst base frequency. For this reason while a voltage drop of 300-400 mV may be acceptable from the power loss point of view, the same voltage drop may not be acceptable from the noise point of view. If your application doesn't have audio interface but only uses the data feature of the Telit UL865, then this noise is not so disturbing and power supply layout design can be more forgiving.  The PCB traces to the UL865 and the Bypass capacitor must be wide enough to ensure  no  significant  voltage  drops  occur  when  the  2A  current  peaks  are absorbed. This is for the same reason as previous point. Try to keep this trace as short as possible.  The  PCB  traces  connecting  the  Switching  output  to  the  inductor  and  the switching diode must be kept as short as possible by placing the inductor and the diode very close to the power switching IC (only for switching power supply). This  is  done  in  order  to  reduce  the  radiated  field  (noise)  at  the  switching frequency (100-500 kHz usually).  The use of a good common ground plane is suggested.  The placement of the power supply on the board should be done in such a way to guarantee  that  the  high  current  return  paths  in  the  ground  plane  are  not overlapped to any noise sensitive circuitry as the microphone amplifier/buffer or earphone amplifier.  The power supply input cables should be kept separate from noise sensitive lines such as microphone/earphone cables.
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09     The following table is listing the main differences between the UL865 variants: Product Supported 2G Bands Supported 3G bands UL865-EUx GSM 900, DCS1800 FDD B1, B8 UL865-NAx GSM 850, PCS 1900 FDD B2, B5  UL865-EUx         UL865-NAx Band Power Class GSM 900 4 (2W) DCS1800  1 (1W) EDGE, 900 MHz E2 (0.5W) EDGE, 1800 MHz Class E2 (0.4W) WCDMA  FDD B1, B8 Class 3 (0.25W) Band Power Class GSM 850  4 (2W) PCS 1900 1 (1W) EDGE, 850 MHz E2 (0.5W) EDGE, 1900 MHz Class E2 (0.4W) WCDMA  FDD B2, B5 Class 3 (0.25W)
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09    The antenna connection and board layout design are the most important aspect in the full product design as they strongly affect the product overall performances, hence read carefully and follow the requirements and the guidelines for a proper design. The antenna and antenna transmission line on PCB for a Telit UL865 device shall fulfill the following requirements:   UL865-EUR & UL865-EUD Frequency range Depending by frequency band(s) provided by the network operator, the customer shall use the most suitable antenna for that/those band(s) Bandwidth (GSM/EDGE) 80 MHz in GSM900 170 MHz in DCS 1800 Bandwidth  (WCDMA) 80 MHz in WCDMA Band VIII 250 MHz in WCDMA Band I Impedance 50 ohm Input power > 33dBm(2 W) peak power in GSM > 24dBm Average power in WCDMA VSWR absolute max ≤  10:1 (limit to avoid permanent damage) VSWR recommended ≤   2:1 (limit to fulfill all regulatory requirements)    UL865-NAR & UL865-NAD Frequency range Depending by frequency band(s) provided by the network operator, the customer shall use the most suitable antenna for that/those band(s) Bandwidth (GSM/EDGE) 70 MHz in GSM850 140 MHz PCS 1900 Bandwidth  (WCDMA) 70 MHz in WCDMA Band V 140 MHz in WCDMA Band II Impedance 50 ohm Input power > 33dBm(2 W) peak power in GSM > 24dBm Average power in WCDMA VSWR absolute max ≤  10:1 (limit to avoid permanent damage) VSWR recommended ≤   2:1 (limit to fulfill all regulatory requirements)
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09    When using the Telit UL865 module, since there's no antenna connector on the module, the antenna must be connected to the UL865 through the PCB with the antenna pad (pin 34).  In the case that the antenna is not directly developed on the same PCB, hence directly connected at the antenna pad of the UL865, then a PCB line is needed in order to connect with it or with its connector.  This transmission line shall fulfill the following requirements:  ANTENNA LINE ON PCB REQUIREMENTS Impedance 50 ohm Max Attenuation 0,3 dB No coupling with other signals allowed Cold End (Ground Plane) of antenna shall be equipotential to the UL865 ground pins   This transmission line should be designed according to the following guidelines: Ensure that the antenna line impedance is 50 ohm; Keep the antenna line on the PCB as short as possible, since the antenna line loss shall be less than 0,3 dB; Antenna line must have uniform characteristics, constant cross section; avoid meanders and abrupt curves; Keep, if possible, one layer of the PCB used only for the Ground plane; Surround (on the sides, over and under) the antenna line on PCB with Ground, avoid having other signal tracks facing directly the antenna line track; The ground around the antenna line on PCB has to be strictly connected to the Ground Plane by placing vias every 2mm at least; Place EM noisy devices as far as possible from UL865 antenna line; Keep the antenna line far away from the UL865 power supply lines; If you have EM noisy devices around the PCB hosting the UL865, such as fast switching ICs, take care of the shielding of the antenna line by burying it inside the layers of PCB and surround it with Ground planes, or shield it with a metal frame cover. If you don't have EM noisy devices around the PCB of UL865, by using a micro strip on the superficial copper layer for the antenna line, the line attenuation will be lower than a buried one;
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09    In the case FCC certification is required for an application using UL865-NAx, according to FCC KDB 996369 for modular approval requirements, the transmission line has to be similar to that implemented on UL865 interface board and described in the following chapter.  During the design of the UL865 interface board, the placement of components has been chosen properly, in order to keep the line length as short as possible, thus leading to lowest power losses possible. A Grounded Coplanar Waveguide (G-CPW) line has been chosen, since this kind of transmission line ensures good impedance control and can be implemented in an outer PCB layer as needed in this case. A SMA female connector has been used to feed the line. The interface board is realized on a FR4, 4-layers PCB. Substrate material is characterized by relative permittivity εr = 4.6 ± 0.4 @ 1 GHz, TanD= 0.019 ÷ 0.026 @ 1 GHz. A characteristic impedance of nearly 50 Ω is achieved using trace width = 1.1 mm, clearance from coplanar ground plane = 0.3 mm each side. The line uses reference ground plane on layer 3, while copper is removed from layer 2 underneath the line. Height of trace above ground plane is 1.335 mm. Calculated characteristic impedance is 51.6 Ω, estimated line loss is less than 0.1 dB. The line geometry is shown below:
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09     HP8753E VNA (Full-2-port calibration) has been used in this measurement session. A calibrated coaxial cable has been soldered at the pad corresponding to UL865 RF output; a SMA connector has been soldered to the board in order to characterize the losses of the transmission line including the connector itself. During Return Loss / impedance measurements, the transmission line has been terminated to 50 Ω load.   Return Loss plot of line under test is shown below:
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09   Line input impedance (in Smith Chart format, once the line has been terminated to 50 Ω load) is shown in the following figure:                       Insertion Loss of G-CPW line plus SMA connector is shown below:
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09    Install the antenna in a place covered by the GSM / WCDMA signal. If the device antenna is located farther than 20cm from the human body and there are no co-located transmitter then the Telit FCC/IC approvals can be re-used by the end product.  If the device antenna is located closer than 20cm from the human body or there are co-located transmitter  then  the  additional  FCC/IC  testing  may  be  required  for  the  end  product  (Telit FCC/IC approvals cannot be reused). Antenna shall not be installed inside metal cases. Antenna shall be installed also according to antenna manufacturer instructions.
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09    Where not specifically stated, all the interface circuits work at 1.8V CMOS logic levels. The following table shows the logic level specifications used in the UL865 interface circuits:      Absolute Maximum Ratings -Not Functional Parameter Min Max Input level on any digital pin (CMOS 1.8) when on -0.3V +2.1V     Operating Range - Interface levels (1.8V CMOS) Level Min Max Input high level 1.5V 1.9V Input low level 0V 0.35V Output high level 1.6V 1.9V Output low level 0V 0.2V      Current characteristics Level Typical Output Current 1mA Input Current 1uA
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09     Signal Function I/O pin RESET* Phone reset I 47   RESET* is used to reset the UL865. Whenever this signal is pulled low, the UL865 is reset. When  the  device  is  reset  it  stops  any  operation.  After  the  release  of  the  reset  UL865  is unconditionally shut down, without doing any detach operation from the network where it is registered. This behavior is not a proper shut down because any GSM device is requested to issue  a  detach  request  on  turn  off.  For  this  reason  the  Reset  signal  must  not  be  used  to normally shutting down the device, but only as an emergency exit in the rare case the device remains stuck waiting for some network response.  The RESET* is internally controlled on start-up to achieve a proper power-on reset sequence, so there's no need to control this pin on start-up. It may only be used to reset a device already on that is not responding to any command.  NOTE: Do not use this signal to power OFF the UL865. Use the ON/OFF procedure to perform this function.  Reset Signal Operating levels: Signal Min Max RESET* Input high 1.5V(NOTE1) 1.9V RESET* Input low 0V 0.35V  (NOTE1) this signal is internally pulled up so the pin can be left floating if not used.   If unused, this signal may be left unconnected. If used, then it must always be connected with an open collector transistor, to permit to the internal circuitry the power on reset and under voltage lockout functions.
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09    The UL865 includes one integrated universal serial bus (USB) transceiver:  This port is compliant with the USB 2.0 HS only.   The following table is listing the available signals: PAD Signal I/O Function Type NOTE 18 USB_D+ I/O USB differential Data (+) 3.3V  17 USB_D- I/O USB differential Data (-) 3.3V  6 VUSB AI Power sense for the internal USB transceiver. 5V Accepted range:  4.4V to 5.25V      The USB_DPLUS and USB_DMINUS signals have a clock rate of 480 MHz. The signal      traces should be routed carefully. Trace lengths, number of vias and capacitive        loading  should be minimized. The impedance value should be as close as possible to 90      Ohms differential.  NOTE: VUSB pin should be disconnected before activating the Power Saving Mode. The USB 1.1 mode could be used to provide AT Commands / Data communication  but not for a SW upgrade.
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09    The UL865 Module is provided by one SPI interface. The SPI interface defines two handshake lines for flow control and mutual wake-up of the  modem and the Application Processor: SRDY (slave ready) and MRDY (master ready). The AP has the master role, that is, it supplies the clock.  The following table is listing the available signals:  PAD Signal I/O Function Type Comment 44 SPI_MISO O SPI_MISO CMOS 1.8V Shared with RX_AUX 45 SPI_MOSI I SPI_MOSI CMOS 1.8V  28 SPI_SRDY I/O SPI_SRDY CMOS 1.8V Shared with GPIO_06 / ALARM / 27 SPI_MRDY I/O SPI_MRDY CMOS 1.8V Shared with GPIO_07 / BUZZER / 25 SPI_CLK I/O SPI_CLK CMOS 1.8V CMOS 1.8V   NOTE: Due to the shared functions, when the SPI port is used, it is not possible to use the Auxiliary UART, GPIO_06, GPIO_07 and related alternate functions.
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09    The  serial  port  on  the  UL865  is  the  core  of  the  interface  between  the  module  and  OEM hardware.  2 serial ports are available on the module:  MODEM SERIAL PORT 1 (Main, ASC0)  MODEM SERIAL PORT 2 (Auxiliary, ASC1)   Several configurations can be designed for the serial port on the OEM hardware, but the most common are:  RS232 PC com port  microcontroller UART @ 1.8V (Universal Asynchronous Receive Transmit)   microcontroller UART @ 3V or other voltages different from 1.8V   microcontroller UART @ 5V or other voltages different from 1.8V   Depending from the type of serial port on the OEM hardware a level translator circuit may be needed to make the system work. The only configuration that doesn't need a level translation is the 1.8V UART. The serial port on the UL865 is a +1.8V UART with all the 8 RS232 signals. It differs from the PC-RS232 in the signal polarity (RS232 is reversed) and levels. The levels for the UL865 UART are the CMOS levels:   Absolute Maximum Ratings -Not Functional Parameter Min Max Input level on any digital pad when on -0.3V +2.1V  Operating Range - Interface levels (1.8V CMOS) Level Min Max Input high level    VIH 1.5V 1.9V Input low level     VIL 0V 0.35V Output high level VOH 1.6V 1.9V Output low level  VOL 0V 0.2V
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09   The signals of the UL865 serial port are:  RS232 Pin Number Signal UL865 Pad Number Name Usage 1 DCD - dcd_uart 1 Data Carrier Detect Output from the UL865 that indicates the carrier presence 2 RXD - tx_uart 8 Transmit line *see Note Output transmit line of UL865 UART 3 TXD - rx_uart 7 Receive line *see Note Input receive of the UL865 UART 4 DTR - dtr_uart 4 Data Terminal Ready Input to the UL865 that controls the DTE READY condition 5 GND 32, 33, 35, 36, 46 Ground Ground 6 DSR - dsr_uart 3 Data Set Ready Output from the UL865 that indicates the module is ready 7 RTS -rts_uart 5 Request to Send Input to the UL865 that controls the Hardware flow control 8 CTS - cts_uart 6 Clear to Send Output from the UL865 that controls the Hardware flow control 9 RI - ri_uart 2 Ring Indicator Output from the UL865 that indicates the incoming call condition  The following table shows the typical input value of internal pull-up resistors for RTS  DTR and TXD input lines and in all module states:  STATE RTS DTR TXD  Pull up tied to ON 5K to 12K 1V8 OFF Schottky diode RESET Schottky diode POWER SAVING 5K to 12K 1V8    The input line ON_OFF and RESET state can be treated as in picture below
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09    NOTE: According to V.24, RX/TX signal names are referred to the application side, therefore on the UL865 side these signal are on the opposite direction: TXD on the application side will be connected to the receive line (here named TXD/ rx_uart ) of the  UL865 serial port and vice versa for RX.  NOTE: For a minimum implementation, only the TXD and RXD lines can be connected, the other lines can be left open provided a software flow control is implemented.  NOTE: In order to avoid a back powering effect it is recommended to avoid having any HIGH logic level signal applied to the digital pins of the UL865 when the module is powered off or during an ON/OFF transition.  The secondary serial port on the UL865 is a CMOS1.8V with only the RX and TX signals. The signals of the UL865 serial port are:  PAD Signal I/O Function Type Comment 44 RXD_AUX  I Auxiliary UART (RX Data from DTE) CMOS 1.8V Shared with SPI_MISO 45 TXD_AUX  O Auxiliary UART (TX Data to DTE) CMOS 1.8V Shared with SPI_MOSI   NOTE: Due to the shared functions, when the SPI port is used, it is not possible to use the SPI port.  NOTE: In order to avoid a back powering effect it is recommended to avoid having any HIGH logic level signal applied to the digital pins of the UL865 when the module is powered off or during an ON_OFF transition.
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09     In order to interface the UL865 with a PC com port or a RS232 (EIA/TIA-232) application a level translator is required. This level translator must:  invert the electrical signal in both directions;  change the level from 0/1.8V to +15/-15V  Actually, the RS232 UART 16450, 16550, 16650 & 16750 chipsets accept signals with lower levels on the RS232 side (EIA/TIA-562), allowing a lower voltage-multiplying ratio on the level translator. Note that the negative signal voltage must be less than 0V and hence some sort of level translation is always required.  The simplest way to translate the levels and invert the signal is by using a single chip level translator. There are a multitude of them, differing in the number of drivers and receivers and in the levels (be sure to get a true RS232 level translator not a RS485 or other standards). By convention the driver is the level translator from the 0-1.8V UART to the RS232 level. The receiver is the translator from the RS232 level to 0-1.8V UART. In order to translate the whole set of control lines of the UART you will need:  5 drivers  3 receivers   NOTE: The digital input lines working at 1.8V CMOS have an absolute maximum input voltage of 2.1V; therefore the level translator IC shall not be powered by the +3.8V supply of the module. Instead, it must be powered from a +1.8V (dedicated) power supply.
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09   An example of RS232 level adaptation circuitry could be done using a MAXIM transceiver (MAX218).  In  this  case  the  chipset  is  capable  to  translate  directly  from  0/1.8V  to  the  RS232  levels (Example done on 4 signals only).      The  RS232  serial  port  lines  are  usually  connected  to  a  DB9  connector  with  the  following layout:
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09    The Base Band Chip of the UL865 provides one Digital Audio Interface. Please refer to the UL865 DVI Application Note for additional details on this function.   The general purpose I/O pads can be configured to act in three different ways:  input  output  alternate function (internally controlled)  Input pads can be read; they report the digital value (high or low) present on the pad at the read time. Output pads can only be written or queried and set the value of the pad output. An alternate function pad is internally controlled by the UL865 firmware and acts depending on the function implemented.    The following table shows the available GPIO on the UL865 and their state.  Pin Signal I/O Function Type Input / output current Default State ON_OFF state State during Reset Note 42 GPIO_01 I/O Configurable GPIO CMOS 1.8V 1uA/1mA INPUT 0 0 Alternate function DVI_WA0   41 GPIO_02 I/O Configurable GPIO CMOS 1.8V 1uA/1mA INPUT 0 0 Alternate function  JDR and DVI_RX   40 GPIO_03 I/O Configurable GPIO CMOS 1.8V 1uA/1mA INPUT 0 0 Alternate function DVI_TX   39 GPIO_04 I/O Configurable GPIO CMOS 1.8V 1uA/1mA INPUT 0 0 Alternate function   TX Disable and DVI_TX   29 GPIO_05 I/O Configurable GPIO CMOS 1.8V 1uA/1mA INPUT 0 0  28 GPIO_06 I/O Configurable GPIO CMOS 1.8V 1uA/1mA INPUT 0 0 Alternate function /SPI_SRDY 27 GPIO_07 I/O Configurable GPIO CMOS 1.8V 1uA/1mA INPUT 0 0 Alternate function /SPI_MRDY 26 GPIO_08 I/O Configurable GPIO CMOS 1.8V 1uA/1mA INPUT 0 0 Alternate function  STAT_LED     NOTE: The internal GPIO’s pull up/pull down could be set to the preferred status for the application using the AT#GPIO command.  Please refer for the AT Commands User Guide for the detailed command Syntax.
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09   WARNING: During power up the GPIOs may be subject to transient glitches.   Also the UART‘s control flow pins can be usable as GPI/O.  Pin  Signal I/O Function Type Input / output current Default State ON_OFF state State during Reset Note 1 GPO_A O Configurable GPO CMOS 1.8V 1uA/1mA INPUT 0 0 Alternate function C109/DCD 2 GPO_B O Configurable GPO CMOS 1.8V 1uA/1mA INPUT 0 0 Alternate function  C125/RING 3 GPO_C O Configurable GPO CMOS 1.8V 1uA/1mA INPUT 0 0 Alternate function  C107/DSR 4 GPI_E I Configurable GPI CMOS 1.8V 1uA/1mA INPUT 0 0 Alternate function  C108/DTR 5 GPI_F I Configurable GPI CMOS 1.8V 1uA/1mA INPUT 0 0 Alternate function C105/RTS 6 GPO_D O Configurable GPO CMOS 1.8V 1uA/1mA INPUT 0 0 Alternate function C106/CTS
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09    Where not specifically stated, all the interface circuits work at 1.8V CMOS logic levels. The following table shows the logic level specifications used in the UL865 interface circuits:      Absolute Maximum Ratings -Not Functional Parameter Min Max Input level on any digital pin (CMOS 1.8) when on -0.3V +2.1V    Operating Range - Interface levels (1.8V CMOS) Level Min Max Input high level 1.5V 1.9V Input low level 0V 0.35V Output high level 1.6V 1.9V Output low level 0V 0.2V      Current characteristics Level Typical Output Current 1mA Input Current 1uA
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09    The GPIO pads, when used as inputs, can be connected to a digital output of another device and  report  its  status,  provided  this  device  has  interface  levels  compatible  with  the  1.8V CMOS levels of the GPIO.  If the digital output of the device to be connected with the GPIO input pad has interface levels different from the 1.8V CMOS, then it can be buffered with an open collector transistor with a 47K pull up to 1.8V.  NOTE: In order to avoid a back powering effect it is recommended to avoid having any HIGH logic level signal applied to the digital pins of the UL865 when the module is powered OFF or during an ON/OFF transition.  TIP: The V_AUX / PWRMON pin can be used for input pull up reference or/and for ON monitoring.  The GPIO pads, when used as outputs, can drive 1.8V CMOS digital devices or compatible hardware. When set as  outputs, the pads  have a  push-pull  output  and therefore the pull-up resistor may be omitted.
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09     The STAT_LED pin status shows information on the  network service availability and  Call status. The function is available as alternate function of GPIO_08 (to be enabled using the AT#GPIO=8,0,2 command). In the UL865 modules, the STAT_LED needs an external transistor to drive an external LED. Therefore, the status indicated in the following table is reversed with respect to the pin status.  Device Status LED status Device off Permanently off Not Registered Permanently on Registered in idle Blinking 1sec on + 2 sec off Registered in idle + power saving It depends on the event that triggers the wakeup (In sync with network paging) Voice Call Active Permanently on Dial-Up Blinking 1 sec on + 2 sec off           A schematic example could be:
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09     All the GPIO pins can be used as SIM DETECT input. The AT Command used to enable the function is:   AT#SIMINCFG  Use the AT command AT#SIMDET=2 to enable the SIMIN detection  Use the AT command AT&W0  and  AT&P0 to store the SIMIN detection  in  the  common profile.  For full details see AT Commands Reference Guide, 80000ST10025a.  NOTE: Don’t use the SIM IN function on the same pin where the GPIO function is enabled and vice versa!  The VRTC pin brings out the Real Time Clock supply, which is separate from the rest of the digital part, allowing having only RTC going on when all the other parts of the device are off. To this power output a backup capacitor can be added in order to increase the RTC autonomy during power off of the battery. NO Devices must be powered from this pin.  In order to keep the RTC active when VBATT is not supplied it is possible to back up the RTC section connecting a backup circuit to the related VRTC signal (pad 30 on module’s Pinout).  For additional details on the Backup solutions please refer to the related application note (xE910 RTC Backup Application Note)  Please refer to the related User Guide (SIM Holder Design Guides, 80000NT10001a).
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09      The  UL865  provides  a  Digital  to  Analog  Converter.  The  signal  (named  DAC_OUT)  is available on pin 15 of the UL865. The  on  board  DAC  is  a  10  bit  converter,  able  to  generate  an  analogue  value  based  on  a specific  input  in  the  range  from  0  up  to  1023.  However,  an  external  low-pass  filter  is necessary    Min Max Units Voltage range (filtered) 0 1.8 Volt Range 0 1023 Steps    The precision is  10 bits so, if  we consider that the maximum voltage  is  2V, the integrated voltage could be calculated with the following formula:   Integrated output voltage = (2 *value) / 1023  DAC_OUT line must be integrated (for example with a low band pass filter) in order to obtain an analog voltage.
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09     An AT command is available to use the DAC function. The command is:     AT#DAC= [<enable> [, <value>]]  <value> - scale factor of the integrated output voltage (0..1023 - 10 bit precision) it must be present if  <enable>=1  Refer to SW User Guide or AT Commands Reference Guide for the full description of this function.   NOTE: The DAC frequency is selected internally. D/A converter must not be used during POWERSAVING.
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09      The UL865 is provided by two A/D converters. They are able to read a voltage level in the range of 0÷1.2 volts applied on the ADC pin input, store and convert it into 10 bit word.  The following table is showing the ADC characteristics:   Min Typical Max Units Input Voltage range 0 - 1.2 Volt AD conversion - - 10 bits Input Resistance 1 - - Mohm Input Capacitance  - 1 - pF   The signal is available on the following pads: PAD Name I/O Description Notes 13 ADC_IN1 AI Analog/Digital converter input Accepted values 0 to 1.2V DC 14 ADC_IN2 AI Analog/Digital converter input Accepted values 0 to 1.2V DC      An AT command is available to use the ADC function.  The command is AT#ADC=1,2  The read value is expressed in mV  Refer to SW User Guide or AT Commands Reference Guide for the full description of this function.
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09    A regulated power supply output is provided in order to supply small devices from the module. The signal is present on Pad 43 and it is in common with the PWRMON (module powered ON indication) function. This output is always active when the module is powered ON.  The operating range characteristics of the supply are:  Level Min Typical Max Output voltage 1.78V 1.80V 1.82V Output current - - 60mA Output bypass capacitor (inside the module)  1uF
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09     The UL865  modules have  been  designed  to  be  compliant  with  a  standard  lead-free  SMT process.   Pin 1 Lead-free Alloy: Surface finishing Ni/Au for all solder pads Bottom View Dimensions in mm
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09     In order  to easily rework  the  UL865 is  suggested  to  consider on the application a  1.5 mm placement inhibited area around the module. It is also suggested, as common rule for an SMT component, to avoid having a mechanical part of the application in direct contact with the module.
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09     Stencil’s apertures layout can be the same of the recommended footprint (1:1), we suggest a thickness of stencil foil ≥ 120µm.     Non solder mask defined (NSMD) type is recommended for the solder pads on the PCB.               PCB Copper Pad Pad Solder Mask SMD (Solder Mask Defined) NSMD (Non Solder Mask Defined)
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09                  It is not recommended to place via or micro-via not covered by solder resist in an area of 0.3 mm around the pads unless it carries the same signal of the pad itself (see following figure).    Holes in pad are allowed only for blind holes and not for through holes. Inhibit area for micro-via Solder resist opening
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09   Recommendations for PCB pad surfaces: Finish Layer thickness [µm] Properties Electro-less Ni / Immersion Au 3 –7 / 0.03 – 0.15 good solder ability protection, high shear force values The  PCB  must  be  able  to  resist  the  higher  temperatures  which  are  occurring  at  the  lead-free process. This issue should be discussed with the PCB-supplier. Generally, the wettability of tin-lead solder paste on the described surface plating is better compared to lead-free solder paste. It is not necessary to panel the application PCB, however in that case it is suggested to use milled contours and predrilled board breakouts; scoring or v-cut solutions are not recommended.   Lead free Solder paste Sn/Ag/Cu  We recommend using only “no clean” solder paste in order to avoid the cleaning of the modules after assembly.  Recommended solder reflow profile                        TL Tsmin Tsmax ts tL tp ttp
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09    Profile Feature Pb-Free Assembly Average ramp-up rate (TL to TP) 3°C/second max Preheat – Temperature Min (Tsmin) – Temperature Max (Tsmax) – Time (min to max) (ts)  150°C 200°C 60-180 seconds Tsmax to TL – Ramp-up Rate  3°C/second max Time maintained above: – Temperature (TL) – Time (tL)  217°C 60-150 seconds Peak Temperature (Tp) 245 +0/-5°C Time within 5°C of actual Peak Temperature (tp) 10-30 seconds  Ramp-down Rate 6°C/second max. Time 25°C to Peak Temperature (ttp) 8 minutes max.  NOTE: All temperatures refer to topside of the package, measured on the package body surface   WARNING: The UL865 module withstands one reflow process only.
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09     The UL865 modules are packaged on trays of 20 pieces each. These trays can be used in SMT processes for pick & place handling.
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      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09    The moisture sensitivity level of the Product is “3” according with standard IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020, take care of all the relative requirements for using this kind of components.  Moreover, the customer has to take care of the following conditions: a) The shelf life of the Product inside of the dry bag  is 12 months from the bag seal date,    when stored in a non-condensing atmospheric environment of < 40°C and < 90% RH. b) Environmental condition during the production: <= 30°C / 60% RH according to  IPC/JEDEC J-STD-033B. c) The maximum time between the opening of the sealed bag and the reflow process must be  168 hours if condition b) “IPC/JEDEC J-STD-033B paragraph 5.2” is respected. d) Baking is required if conditions b) or c) are not respected e) Baking is required if the humidity indicator inside the bag indicates 10% RH or more.
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09      Modification statement Telit has not approved any changes or modifications to this device by the user. Any changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  Telit n’approuve aucune modification apportée à l’appareil par l’utilisateur, quelle qu’en soit la nature. Tout changement ou modification peuvent annuler le droit d’utilisation de l’appareil par l’utilisateur.  Interference statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.  Le présent appareil est  conforme aux  CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils  radio exempts de licence.  L'exploitation  est  autorisée  aux  deux  conditions  suivantes  :  (1)  l'appareil  ne  doit  pas  produire  de brouillage,  et  (2)  l'utilisateur  de  l'appareil  doit  accepter  tout  brouillage  radioélectrique  subi,  même  si  le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.  Wireless notice This equipment complies with FCC and IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The antenna should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. Antenna gain must be below:  Frequency band UL865-NAR / UL865-NAD GSM 850/FDD V 6.93 dBi PCS 1900/FDD II 2.51 dBi  This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.  Cet  appareil  est  conforme  aux  limites d'exposition  aux  rayonnements  de  la  IC  pour  un  environnement  non contrôlé.  L'antenne  doit  être  installé  de  façon  à  garder  une  distance  minimale  de  20  centimètres  entre  la source de rayonnements et votre corps. Gain de l'antenne doit être ci-dessous:  Bande de fréquence UL865-NAR / UL865-NAD GSM 850/FDD V 6.93 dBi PCS 1900/FDD II 2.51 dBi  L'émetteur ne doit pas être colocalisé ni fonctionner conjointement avec à autre antenne ou autre émetteur.
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09   FCC Class B digital device notice  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  protection  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.  Labelling Requirements for the Host device  The host device shall be properly labelled to identify the modules within the host device. The certification label of the module shall be clearly visible at all times when installed in the host device, otherwise the host device  must  be  labelled  to  display  the  FCC  ID  and  IC  of  the  module,  preceded  by  the  words  "Contains transmitter module", or the word "Contains", or similar wording expressing the same meaning, as follows:  Contains FCC ID: RI7UL865NA  Contains IC: 5131A-UL865NA  L'appareil hôte doit être étiqueté comme il faut pour permettre l'identification des modules qui s'y trouvent. L'étiquette de certification du module donné doit être posée sur l'appareil hôte à un endroit bien en vue en tout temps. En l'absence d'étiquette, l'appareil hôte doit porter une étiquette donnant le FCC ID et le IC du module,  précédé  des  mots  «  Contient  un  module  d'émission  »,  du  mot  «  Contient  »  ou  d'une  formulation similaire exprimant le même sens, comme suit :  Contains FCC ID: RI7UE910NA Contient IC: 5131A-UE910NA  CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B)  This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme à la norme canadienne ICES-003.
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09     The  UL865-EUR and  UL865-EUD  modules  have  been  evaluated against the essential  requirements  of  the 1999/5/EC Directive.  Bulgarian С  настоящето  Telit  Communications  S.p.A.  декларира,  че  2G/3G  module  отговаря  на съществените изисквания и другите приложими изисквания на Директива 1999/5/ЕС. Czech Telit  Communications  S.p.A.  tímto  prohlašuje,  že  tento  2G/3G  module  je  ve  shodě  se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Danish Undertegnede Telit Communications S.p.A. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr 2G/3G module overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Dutch Hierbij  verklaart  Telit  Communications  S.p.A.  dat  het  toestel  2G/3G  module  in overeenstemming  is  met  de  essentiële  eisen  en  de  andere  relevante  bepalingen  van  richtlijn 1999/5/EG. English Hereby, Telit Communications S.p.A., declares that this 2G/3G module is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Estonian Käesolevaga kinnitab Telit Communications S.p.A. seadme 2G/3G module vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele. German Hiermit  erklärt  Telit  Communications  S.p.A.,  dass  sich  das  Gerät  2G/3G  module  in Übereinstimmung  mit  den  grundlegenden  Anforderungen  und  den  übrigen  einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. Greek ΜΕ  ΤΗΝ  ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ  Telit  Communications  S.p.A.  ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ  ΟΤΙ  2G/3G  module ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ. Hungarian Alulírott,  Telit  Communications  S.p.A.  nyilatkozom,  hogy  a  2G/3G  module  megfelel  a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak. Finnish Telit Communications S.p.A. vakuuttaa täten että 2G/3G module tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. French Par la présente Telit Communications S.p.A. déclare que l'appareil 2G/3G module est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. Icelandic Hér  með  lýsir  Telit  Communications  S.p.A.  yfir  því  að  2G/3G  module  er  í  samræmi  við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC Italian Con la presente Telit Communications S.p.A. dichiara che questo 2G/3G module è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Latvian Ar  šo  Telit Communications S.p.A.  deklarē,  ka  2G/3G  module  atbilst  Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem. Lithuanian Šiuo  Telit  Communications  S.p.A.  deklaruoja,  kad  šis  2G/3G  module  atitinka  esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. Maltese Hawnhekk,  Telit  Communications S.p.A., jiddikjara li  dan  2G/3G  module  jikkonforma  mal-ħtiġijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC. Norwegian Telit Communications S.p.A. erklærer herved at utstyret 2G/3G module er i  samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09   Polish Niniejszym  Telit  Communications  S.p.A.  oświadcza,  że  2G/3G  module  jest  zgodny  z zasadniczymi  wymogami  oraz  pozostałymi  stosownymi  postanowieniami  Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC Portuguese Telit Communications S.p.A. declara que este 2G/3G module está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Slovak Telit Communications S.p.A. týmto vyhlasuje, že 2G/3G module spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. Slovenian Telit Communications S.p.A. izjavlja, da je ta 2G/3G module v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. Spanish Por medio de la presente Telit Communications S.p.A. declara que el 2G/3G module cumple con  los  requisitos  esenciales  y  cualesquiera  otras  disposiciones  aplicables  o  exigibles  de  la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Swedish Härmed intygar Telit Communications S.p.A. att denna 2G/3G module står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.   In order to satisfy the essential requirements of 1999/5/EC Directive, UL865-EUR and UL865-EUD modules are compliant with the following standards:  RF spectrum use (R&TTE art. 3.2) EN 301 511 V9.02 EN 301 908-1 V5.2.1 EN 301 908-2 V5.2.1 EMC (R&TTE art. 3.1b) EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 EN 301 489-7 V1.3.1 EN 301 489-24 V1.5.1 Health & Safety (R&TTE art. 3.1a) EN 60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011 + AC2011 EN 62311:2008
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09   The  conformity  assessment  procedure  referred  to  in  Article  10  and  detailed  in  Annex  IV  of  Directive 1999/5/EC has been followed with the involvement of the following Notified Body Notified Body:  AT4 wireless, S.A. Parque Tecnologico de Andalucía C/ Severo Ochoa 2 29590 Campanillas – Málaga SPAIN Notified Body No: 1909  Thus, the following marking is included in the product:           The full declaration of conformity can be found on the following address:  http://www.telit.com/  There  is  no  restriction  for  the  commercialisation  of  the  UL865-EUR  and  UL865-EUD  modules  in  all  the countries of the European Union.   Final  product  integrating  this  module  must  be  assessed  against  essential  requirements  of  the  1999/5/EC (R&TTE)  Directive.  It  should  be  noted  that  assessment  does  not  necessarily  lead  to  testing.  Telit Communications S.p.A. recommends carrying out the following assessments:  RF spectrum use (R&TTE art. 3.2) It will depend on the antenna used on the final product. EMC (R&TTE art. 3.1b) Testing Health & Safety (R&TTE art. 3.1a) Testing  1909
      UL865 Hardware User Guide 1VV0301050 Rev 2 – 2013-10-09    READ CAREFULLY  Be sure the use of this product is allowed in the country and in the environment required.  The use of this product may be dangerous and has to be avoided in the following areas:  Where it can interfere with other electronic devices in environments such as hospitals, airports, aircrafts, etc.  Where  there  is  risk  of  explosion  such  as  gasoline  stations,  oil  refineries,  etc.  It  is responsibility  of  the  user  to  enforce  the  country  regulation  and  the  specific environment regulation. Do  not  disassemble  the  product;  any  mark  of  tampering  will  compromise  the  warranty validity. We recommend following the instructions of the hardware user guides for a correct wiring of the product. The product has to be supplied with a stabilized voltage source and the wiring has to be conforming to the security and fire prevention regulations. The product has to be handled with care, avoiding any contact with the pins because electrostatic discharges may damage the product itself. Same cautions have to be taken for the SIM, checking carefully the instruction for its use. Do not insert or remove the SIM when the product is in power saving mode. The system integrator is responsible for the functioning of the final product; therefore, care has to be taken to the external components of the module, as well as any project or installation issue, because the risk of disturbing the GSM network or external devices or having impact on the security. Should there be any doubt, please refer to the technical documentation and the regulations in force. Every module has to be equipped with a proper antenna  with specific characteristics. The antenna has to be installed with care in order to avoid any interference with other electronic devices and has to guarantee a minimum distance from the body (20 cm). In case this requirement cannot be satisfied, the system integrator has to assess the final product against the SAR regulation.  The European Community provides some Directives for the electronic equipment introduced on  the  market.  All  the  relevant  information’s  are  available  on  the  European  Community website:  http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/rtte/documents/  The text  of the Directive 99/05  regarding telecommunication equipment is  available, while the applicable Directives (Low Voltage and EMC) are available at:  http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/electrical/

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