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EC25 Mini PCIe Hardware Design
LTE Standard Module Series Rev. EC25_Mini_PCIe_Hardware_Design_V2.4 Date: 2019-12-18 Status: Released
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About the Document

Revision History

Revision 1.0

Date 2016-06-07

1.1

2017-01-24

2.0

2019-04-30

Author

Description

Mountain ZHOU/ Frank WANG
Lyndon LIU/ Frank WANG
Nathan LIU/ Frank WANG/ Ward WANG/ Ethan SHAN

Initial
1. Deleted description of EC25-AUT Mini PCIe in Table 1.
2. Added description of EC25-AU and EC25-J Mini PCIe in Table 1.
3. Updated key features of EC25 Mini PCIe in Table 2.
4. Added current consumption in Chapter 4.7. 5. Updated conducted RF receiving sensitivity of
EC25-A Mini PCIe in Table 17. 6. Added conducted RF receiving sensitivity of
EC25-J Mini PCIe in Table 18.
1. Added new variants EC25-AF Mini PCIe, EC25-EU Mini PCIe, EC25-EC Mini PCIe, EC25-EUX Mini PCIe, EC25-MX Mini PCIe and their related information.
2. Updated LTEUMTS and GSM features, and added storage temperature range in Table 2.
3. Added pin definition and description of pin 3, 5, 44 in Figure 2 and Table 4.
4. Modified the reference circuit of USB interface in Figure 6.
5. Updated the mechanical dimension of EC25 Mini PCIe in Figure 18.
6. Added USIM_PRESENCE in (U)SIM interface and updated the reference circuit in Chapter 3.4.
7. Added COEX UART interface (under development) as UART interface in Chapter

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3.6.

8. Modified description of W_DISABLE# signal

in Chapter 3.8.3.

9. Modified description of LED_WWAN# signal

in Chapter 3.8.5.

10. Updated description of antenna connection in

Chapter 5.

11. Added thermal consideration in Chapter 6.7.

12. Added operating frequencies in Table 16.

13. Added GNSS frequency in Table 17.

14. Updated antenna requirements in Table 18.

15. Updated EC25 Mini PCIe conducted RF

output power in Table 21.

16. Updated conducted RF receiving sensitivity of

EC25-A Mini PCIe in Table 22.

17. Added conducted RF receiving sensitivity of

EC25-AU Mini PCIe in Table 23.

18. Updated conducted RF receiving sensitivity of

EC25-J Mini PCIe in Table 24.

19. Updated conducted RF receiving sensitivity of

EC25-E Mini PCIe in Table 25.

20. Updated conducted RF receiving sensitivity of

EC25-V Mini PCIe in Table 26.

21. Added conducted RF receiving sensitivity of

EC25-AF Mini PCIe in Table 27.

22. Added conducted RF receiving sensitivity of

EC25-EU Mini PCIe in Table 28.

23. Added conducted RF receiving sensitivity of

EC25-EC Mini PCIe in Table 29.

24. Added conducted RF receiving sensitivity of

EC25-EUX Mini PCIe in Table 30.

25. Added current consumption of EC25-AU Mini

PCIe in Table 33.

26. Added current consumption of EC25-J Mini

PCIe in Table 34.

27. Added current consumption of EC25-AF Mini

PCIe in Table 37.

28. Added current consumption of EC25-EC Mini

PCIe in Table 38.

29. Added current consumption of EC25-EUX

Mini PCIe in Table 39.

1. Added EC25-AFX/-AUX Mini PCIe and

2.1

2019-07-05

Fanny CHEN/ Ethan SHAN

related information. 2. Updated supported protocols and USB serial

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drivers in Table 2.

3. Added EC25-AFX Mini PCIe conducted RF

receiving sensitivity in Table 28.

4. Updated conducted RF receiving sensitivity of

EC25-EU Mini PCIe in Table 29.

5. Updated EC25-AF Mini PCIe current

consumption in Table 39.

6. Added EC25-AFX Mini PCIe current

consumption in Table 42.

7. Added EC25-MX Mini PCIe conducted RF

receiving sensitivity in Table 32.

8. Added EC25-MX Mini PCIe current

consumption in Table 43.

1. Deleted the information of GNSS supported

on EC25-EC Mini PCIe in Table 1.

2. Updated conducted RF receiving sensitivity of

EC25-AU Mini PCIe in Table 24.

3. Updated conducted RF receiving sensitivity of

EC25-EU Mini PCIe in Table 30.

4. Added conducted RF receiving sensitivity of

2.2

2019-08-19

Ward WANG/ Owen WEI

EC25-AUX Mini PCIe in Table 34. 5. Updated current consumption of EC25-J Mini
PCIe in Table 38.

6. Added current consumption of EC25-AUX

Mini PCIe in Table 45.

7. Added current consumption of EC25-EU Mini

PCIe in Table 46.

8. Deleted current consumption of EC21-EC

Mini PCIe, and the data will be updated in the

future version.

1. Removed the related information of ThreadX

OS because the baseline has been updated.

2. Updated the supported protocols and USB

serial drivers in Table 2.

3. Added operating modes of module in Chapter

2.3

2019-11-26

Fanny CHEN

3.3. 4. Updated description of W_DISABLE# in

Chapter 3.10.3.

5. Updated the notes for GNSS performance in

Chapter 4.2.

6. Updated the Mini PCI Express connector type

in Figure 21.

2.4

2019-12-18

Ward WANG

1. Modified the I/O parameters definition of the I2C interface as OD in Table 4 and 11.

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2. Modified the current consumption of EC25-EUX Mini PCIe in Table 43.

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Contents
About the Document..................................................................................................................................................2 Contents........................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Table Index................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Figure Index............................................................................................................................................................... 10
1 Introduction....................................................................................................................................................... 11 1.1. Safety Information.................................................................................................................................14
2 Product Concept...............................................................................................................................................15 2.1. General Description..............................................................................................................................15 2.2. Description of Module Series..............................................................................................................16 2.3. Key Features......................................................................................................................................... 18 2.4. Functional Diagram.............................................................................................................................. 20
3 Application Interfaces.....................................................................................................................................21 3.1. Pin Assignment..................................................................................................................................... 21 3.2. Pin Description...................................................................................................................................... 22 3.3. Operating Modes.................................................................................................................................. 25 3.4. Power Saving........................................................................................................................................ 25 3.4.1. Sleep Mode................................................................................................................................. 25 3.4.2. Airplane Mode.............................................................................................................................26 3.5. Power Supply........................................................................................................................................ 26 3.6. (U)SIM Interface....................................................................................................................................27 3.7. USB Interface........................................................................................................................................ 29 3.8. UART Interfaces....................................................................................................................................30 3.8.1. Main UART Interface................................................................................................................. 30 3.8.2. COEX UART Interface*............................................................................................................. 31 3.9. PCM and I2C Interfaces...................................................................................................................... 32 3.10. Control and Indication Signals............................................................................................................35 3.10.1. RI Signal...................................................................................................................................... 35 3.10.2. DTR Signal.................................................................................................................................. 36 3.10.3. W_DISABLE# Signal................................................................................................................. 36 3.10.4. PERST# Signal...........................................................................................................................36 3.10.5. LED_WWAN# Signal................................................................................................................. 37 3.10.6. WAKE# Signal............................................................................................................................ 38
4 GNSS Receiver..................................................................................................................................................39 4.1. General Description..............................................................................................................................39 4.2. GNSS Performance..............................................................................................................................39 4.3. GNSS Frequency..................................................................................................................................40
5 Antenna Connection........................................................................................................................................41 5.1. Antenna Connectors............................................................................................................................ 41 5.1.1. Operating Frequency.................................................................................................................41

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5.2. Antenna Requirements........................................................................................................................ 43 5.3. Recommended Mating Plugs for Antenna Connection.................................................................. 44
6 Electrical, Reliability and Radio Characteristics.....................................................................................46 6.1. General Description..............................................................................................................................46 6.2. Power Supply Requirements.............................................................................................................. 46 6.3. I/O Requirements..................................................................................................................................47 6.4. RF Characteristics................................................................................................................................ 47 6.5. ESD Characteristics............................................................................................................................. 55 6.6. Current Consumption...........................................................................................................................55 6.7. Thermal Consideration........................................................................................................................ 75
7 Dimensions and Packaging...........................................................................................................................77 7.1. General Description..............................................................................................................................77 7.2. Mechanical Dimensions of EC25 Mini PCIe.................................................................................... 77 7.3. Standard Dimensions of Mini PCI Express...................................................................................... 78 7.4. Packaging Specifications.................................................................................................................... 79
8 Appendix A References..................................................................................................................................80

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Table Index
TABLE 1: DESCRIPTION OF EC25 MINI PCIE...........................................................................................................16 TABLE 2: KEY FEATURES OF EC25 MINI PCIE........................................................................................................ 18 TABLE 3: I/O PARAMETERS DEFINITION.................................................................................................................. 22 TABLE 4: PIN DESCRIPTION.........................................................................................................................................22 TABLE 5: OVERVIEW OF OPERATING MODES........................................................................................................25 TABLE 6: DEFINITION OF VCC_3V3 AND GND PINS..............................................................................................26 TABLE 7: PIN DEFINITION OF (U)SIM INTERFACE................................................................................................. 27 TABLE 8: PIN DEFINITION OF USB INTERFACE......................................................................................................29 TABLE 9: PIN DEFINITION OF MAIN UART INTERFACE........................................................................................ 31 TABLE 10: PIN DEFINITION OF COEX UART INTERFACE.....................................................................................31 TABLE 11: PIN DEFINITION OF PCM AND I2C INTERFACES................................................................................32 TABLE 12: PIN DEFINITION OF CONTROL AND INDICATION SIGNALS............................................................ 35 TABLE 13: AIRPLANE MODE CONTROLLED BY HARDWARE METHOD........................................................... 36 TABLE 14: AIRPLANE MODE CONTROLLED BY SOFTWARE METHOD............................................................ 36 TABLE 15: INDICATIONS OF NETWORK STATUS (AT+QCFG="LEDMODE",0, DEFAULT SETTING)...........38 TABLE 16: INDICATIONS OF NETWORK STATUS (AT+QCFG="LEDMODE",2).................................................38 TABLE 17: GNSS PERFORMANCE.............................................................................................................................. 39 TABLE 18: GNSS FREQUENCY.................................................................................................................................... 40 TABLE 19: OPERATING FREQUENCIES.................................................................................................................... 41 TABLE 20: ANTENNA REQUIREMENTS......................................................................................................................43 TABLE 21: POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS.........................................................................................................46 TABLE 22: I/O REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................................................... 47 TABLE 23: CONDUCTED RF OUTPUT POWER OF EC25 MINI PCIE.................................................................. 47 TABLE 24: CONDUCTED RF RECEIVING SENSITIVITY OF EC25-A MINI PCIE............................................... 48 TABLE 25: CONDUCTED RF RECEIVING SENSITIVITY OF EC25-AU MINI PCIE............................................ 48 TABLE 26: CONDUCTED RF RECEIVING SENSITIVITY OF EC25-J MINI PCIE................................................ 49 TABLE 27: CONDUCTED RF RECEIVING SENSITIVITY OF EC25-E MINI PCIE............................................... 49 TABLE 28: CONDUCTED RF RECEIVING SENSITIVITY OF EC25-V MINI PCIE............................................... 50 TABLE 29: CONDUCTED RF RECEIVING SENSITIVITY OF EC25-AF MINI PCIE.............................................50 TABLE 30: CONDUCTED RF RECEIVING SENSITIVITY OF EC25-AFX MINI PCIE.......................................... 51 TABLE 31: CONDUCTED RF RECEIVING SENSITIVITY OF EC25-EU MINI PCIE............................................ 51 TABLE 32: CONDUCTED RF RECEIVING SENSITIVITY OF EC25-EC MINI PCIE............................................ 52 TABLE 33: CONDUCTED RF RECEIVING SENSITIVITY OF EC25-EUX MINI PCIE..........................................53 TABLE 34: CONDUCTED RF RECEIVING SENSITIVITY OF EC25-MX MINI PCIE............................................53 TABLE 35: CONDUCTED RF RECEIVING SENSITIVITY OF EC25-AUX MINI PCIE..........................................54 TABLE 36: ESD CHARACTERISTICS OF EC25 MINI PCIE.....................................................................................55 TABLE 37: CURRENT CONSUMPTION OF EC25-A MINI PCIE............................................................................. 55 TABLE 38: CURRENT CONSUMPTION OF EC25-AU MINI PCIE.......................................................................... 56 TABLE 39: CURRENT CONSUMPTION OF EC25-J MINI PCIE.............................................................................. 59 TABLE 40: CURRENT CONSUMPTION OF EC25-E MINI PCIE............................................................................. 61 TABLE 41: CURRENT CONSUMPTION OF EC25-V MINI PCIE............................................................................. 63

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TABLE 42: CURRENT CONSUMPTION OF EC25-AF MINI PCIE...........................................................................63 TABLE 43: CURRENT CONSUMPTION OF EC25-EUX MINI PCIE........................................................................65 TABLE 44: CURRENT CONSUMPTION OF EC25-AFX MINI PCIE........................................................................ 67 TABLE 45: CURRENT CONSUMPTION OF EC25-MX MINI PCIE.......................................................................... 68 TABLE 46: CURRENT CONSUMPTION OF EC25-AUX MINI PCIE........................................................................69 TABLE 47: CURRENT CONSUMPTION OF EC25-EU MINI PCIE.......................................................................... 72 TABLE 48: GNSS CURRENT CONSUMPTION OF EC25 MINI PCIE SERIES MODULE...................................75 TABLE 49: RELATED DOCUMENTS.............................................................................................................................80 TABLE 50: TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS................................................................................................................. 80

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Figure Index
FIGURE 1: FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM............................................................................................................................ 20 FIGURE 2: PIN ASSIGNMENT....................................................................................................................................... 21 FIGURE 3: REFERENCE CIRCUIT OF POWER SUPPLY........................................................................................27 FIGURE 4: REFERENCE CIRCUIT OF (U)SIM INTERFACE WITH AN 8-PIN (U)SIM CARD CONNECTOR.28 FIGURE 5: REFERENCE CIRCUIT OF (U)SIM INTERFACE WITH A 6-PIN (U)SIM CARD CONNECTOR....28 FIGURE 6: REFERENCE CIRCUIT OF USB INTERFACE........................................................................................30 FIGURE 7: REFERENCE CIRCUIT OF POWER SUPPLY........................................................................................31 FIGURE 8: TIMING IN PRIMARY MODE......................................................................................................................33 FIGURE 9: TIMING IN AUXILIARY MODE................................................................................................................... 34 FIGURE 10: REFERENCE CIRCUIT OF PCM APPLICATION WITH AUDIO CODEC.........................................34 FIGURE 11: RI BEHAVIORS........................................................................................................................................... 35 FIGURE 12: TIMING OF RESETTING MODULE........................................................................................................ 37 FIGURE 13: LED_WWAN# SIGNAL REFERENCE CIRCUIT DIAGRAM............................................................... 37 FIGURE 14: WAKE# BEHAVIOR....................................................................................................................................38 FIGURE 15: DIMENSIONS OF THE RECEPTACLE RF CONNECTORS (UNIT: MM).........................................44 FIGURE 16: MECHANICALS OF U.FL-LP MATING PLUGS.................................................................................... 44 FIGURE 17: SPACE FACTOR OF MATING PLUGS (UNIT: MM)............................................................................. 45 FIGURE 18: REFERENCED HEATSINK DESIGN...................................................................................................... 76 FIGURE 19: MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS OF EC25 MINI PCIE.............................................................................77 FIGURE 20: STANDARD DIMENSIONS OF MINI PCI EXPRESS...........................................................................78 FIGURE 21: DIMENSIONS OF THE MINI PCI EXPRESS CONNECTOR (MOLEX 679105700).......................79

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1 Introduction
This document defines EC25 Mini PCIe module, and describes its air interfaces and hardware interfaces which are connected with customers' applications.
This document helps customers quickly understand module interface specifications, electrical characteristics, mechanical specifications and other related information of the module. To facilitate application designs, it also includes some reference designs for customers' reference. The document, coupled with application notes and user guides, makes it easy to design and set up wireless applications with EC25 Mini PCIe.
FCC Certification Requirements. According to the definition of mobile and fixed device is described in Part 2.1091(b), this device is a mobile device. And the following conditions must be met: 1. This Modular Approval is limited to OEM installation for mobile and fixed applications only. The antenna installation and operating configurations of this transmitter, including any applicable source-based timeaveraging duty factor, antenna gain and cable loss must satisfy MPE categorical Exclusion Requirements of 2.1091. 2. The EUT is a mobile device; maintain at least a 20 cm separation between the EUT and the user's body and must not transmit simultaneously with any other antenna or transmitter. 3. A label with the following statements must be attached to the host end product: This device contains FCC ID: XMR2021EC25ADL 4. To comply with FCC regulations limiting both maximum RF output power and human exposure to RF radiation, maximum antenna gain (including cable loss) must not exceed:
 LTE Band 2 :9.500dBi
 LTE Band 4:6.500dBi
 LTE Band 12 :10.197dB
5. This module must not transmit simultaneously with any other antenna or transmitter 6. The host end product must include a user manual that clearly defines operating requirements and conditions that must be observed to ensure compliance with current FCC RF exposure guidelines. For portable devices, in addition to the conditions 3 through 6 described above, a separate approval is required to satisfy the SAR requirements of FCC Part 2.1093 If the device is used for other equipment that separate approval is required for all other operating configurations, including portable configurations with respect to 2.1093 and different antenna configurations. For this device, OEM integrators must be provided with labeling instructions of finished products.

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Please refer to KDB784748 D01 v07, section 8. Page 6/7 last two paragraphs: A certified modular has the option to use a permanently affixed label, or an electronic label. For a permanently affixed label, the module must be labeled with an FCC ID - Section 2.926 (see 2.2 Certification (labeling requirements) above). The OEM manual must provide clear instructions explaining to the OEM the labeling requirements, options and OEM user manual instructions that are required (see next paragraph). For a host using a certified modular with a standard fixed label, if (1) the module's FCC ID is not visible when installed in the host, or (2) if the host is marketed so that end users do not have straightforward commonly used methods for access to remove the module so that the FCC ID of the module is visible; then an additional permanent label referring to the enclosed module: "Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: XMR2021EC25ADL" or "Contains FCC ID: XMR2021EC25ADL" must be used. The host OEM user manual must also contain clear instructions on how end users can find and/or access the module and the FCC ID. The final host / module combination may also need to be evaluated against the FCC Part 15B criteria for unintentional radiators in order to be properly authorized for operation as a Part 15 digital device. The user's manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. In cases where the manual is provided only in a form other than paper, such as on a computer disk or over the Internet, the information required by this section may be included in the manual in that alternative form, provided the user can reasonably be expected to have the capability to access information in that form. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. To ensure compliance with all non-transmitter functions the host manufacturer is responsible for ensuring compliance with the module(s) installed and fully operational. For example, if a host was previously authorized as an unintentional radiator under the Supplier's Declaration of Conformity procedure without a transmitter certified module and a module is added, the host manufacturer is responsible for ensuring that the after the module is installed and operational the host continues to be compliant with the Part 15B unintentional radiator requirements. Manual Information To the End User The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the user's manual of the end product which integrates this module. The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual.
IC Statement
IRSS-GEN "This device complies with Industry Canada's licence-exempt RSSs. 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." or "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; 2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement." Déclaration sur l'exposition aux rayonnements RF L'autre utilisé pour l'émetteur doit être installé pour fournir une distance de séparation d'au moins 20 cm de toutes

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les personnes et ne doit pas être colocalisé ou fonctionner conjointement avec une autre antenne ou un autre émetteur. The host product shall be properly labeled to identify the modules within the host product. The Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada certification label of a module shall be clearly visible at all times when installed in the host product; otherwise, the host product must be labeled to display the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada certification number for the module, preceded by the word "Contains" or similar wording expressing the same meaning, as follows: "Contains IC: 10224A-2021EC25ADL" or "where: 10224A-2021EC25ADLis the module's certification number". Le produit hôte doit être correctement étiqueté pour identifier les modules dans le produit hôte. L'étiquette de certification d'Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada d'un module doit être clairement visible en tout temps lorsqu'il est installédans le produit hôte; sinon, le produit hôte doit porter une étiquette indiquant le numéro de certification d'Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada pour le module, précédé du mot «Contient» ou d'un libellé semblable exprimant la même signification, comme suit: "Contient IC: 10224A-2021EC25ADL" ou "où: 10224A-2021EC25ADLest le numéro de certification du module".  LTE Band 2 :9.500dBi  LTE Band 4:6.500dBi  LTE Band 12 :7.11dBi

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1.1. Safety Information
The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, such as usage, service or repair of any cellular terminal or mobile incorporating EC25 Mini PCIe module. Manufacturers of the cellular terminal should send the following safety information to users and operating personnel, and incorporate these guidelines into all manuals supplied with the product. If not so, Quectel assumes no liability for customers' failure to comply with these precautions.
Full attention must be given to driving at all times in order to reduce the risk of an accident. Using a mobile while driving (even with a handsfree kit) causes distraction and can lead to an accident. Please comply with laws and regulations restricting the use of wireless devices while driving.
Switch off the cellular terminal or mobile before boarding an aircraft. The operation of wireless appliances in an aircraft is forbidden to prevent interference with communication systems. If the device offers an Airplane Mode, then it should be enabled prior to boarding an aircraft. Please consult the airline staff for more restrictions on the use of wireless devices on boarding the aircraft.
Wireless devices may cause interference on sensitive medical equipment, so please be aware of the restrictions on the use of wireless devices when in hospitals, clinics or other healthcare facilities.
Cellular terminals or mobiles operating over radio signals and cellular network cannot be guaranteed to connect in all possible conditions (for example, with unpaid bills or with an invalid (U)SIM card). When emergent help is needed in such conditions, please remember using emergency call. In order to make or receive a call, the cellular terminal or mobile must be switched on in a service area with adequate cellular signal strength.
The cellular terminal or mobile contains a transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and transmits radio frequency signals. RF interference can occur if it is used close to TV set, radio, computer or other electric equipment.
In locations with potentially explosive atmospheres, obey all posted signs to turn off wireless devices such as your phone or other cellular terminals. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres include fuelling areas, below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal powders, etc.

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2 Product Concept
2.1. General Description
EC25 Mini PCIe module provides data connectivity on LTE-FDD, LTE-TDD, DC-HSDPA, HSPA+, HSDPA, HSUPA, WCDMA, EDGE and GPRS networks with PCI Express Mini Card 1.2 standard interface. It supports embedded operating systems such as Linux, Android, etc., and also provides audio, high-speed data transmission and GNSS functionalities for customers' applications.
EC25 Mini PCIe module can be applied in the following fields:
 PDA and Laptop Computer  Remote Monitor System  Vehicle System  Wireless POS System  Intelligent Meter Reading System  Wireless Router and Switch  Other Wireless Terminal Devices
This chapter generally introduces the following aspects of EC25 Mini PCIe module:
 Product Series  Key Features  Functional Diagram
NOTE
EC25 Mini PCIe contains Telematics version and Data-only version. Telematics version supports voice and data functions, while Data-only version only supports data function.

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2.2. Description of Module Series
EC25 Mini PCIe series contains 12 variants, and are listed in the following table.

Table 1: Description of EC25 Mini PCIe

Module Series EC25-A Mini PCIe EC25-AU Mini PCIe3) EC25-J Mini PCIe EC25-E Mini PCIe EC25-V Mini PCIe EC25-AF Mini PCIe

Description
Support LTE-FDD: B2/B4/B12 Support WCDMA: B2/B4/B5 Support LTE/WCDMA receive diversity Support GNSS1) Support digital audio2)
Support LTE-FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B28 Support LTE-TDD: B40 Support WCDMA: B1/B2/B5/B8 Support GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz Support LTE/WCDMA receive diversity3) Support GNSS1) Support digital audio2)
Support LTE-FDD: B1/B3/B8/B18/B19/B26 Support LTE-TDD: B41 Support WCDMA: B1/B6/B8/B19 Support LTE/WCDMA receive diversity Support GNSS1) Support digital audio2)
Support LTE-FDD: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20 Support LTE-TDD: B38/B40/B41 Support WCDMA: B1/B5/B8 Support GSM: 900/1800MHz Support LTE/WCDMA receive diversity Support GNSS1) Support digital audio2)
Support LTE-FDD: B4/B13 Support LTE receive diversity Support GNSS1) Support digital audio2)
Support LTE-FDD: B2/B4/B5/B12/B13/B14/B66/B71 Support WCDMA: B2/B4/B5 Support LTE/WCDMA receive diversity Support GNSS1) Support digital audio2)

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EC25-EU Mini PCIe EC25-EC Mini PCIe EC25-EUX Mini PCIe EC25-MX Mini PCIe EC25-AFX Mini PCIe EC25-AUX Mini PCIe3)

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Support LTE-FDD: B1/B3/B7/B8/B20/B28A Support LTE-TDD: B38/B40/B41 Support WCDMA: B1/B8 Support GSM: 900/1800MHz Support LTE/WCDMA receive diversity Support GNSS1) Support digital audio2) Support LTE-FDD: B1/B3/B7/B8/B20/B28A Support WCDMA: B1/B8 Support GSM: 900/1800MHz Support LTE/WCDMA receive diversity Support digital audio2) Support LTE-FDD: B1/B3/B7/B8/B20/B28A Support LTE-TDD: B38/B40/B41 Support WCDMA: B1/B8 Support GSM: 900/1800MHz Support LTE/WCDMA receive diversity Support GNSS1) Support digital audio2) Support LTE-FDD: B2/B4/B5/B7/B28/B66 Support WCDMA: B2/B4/B5 Support LTE/WCDMA receive diversity Support digital audio2) Support LTE-FDD: B2/B4/B5/B12/B13/B14/B66/B71 Support WCDMA: B2/B4/B5 Support LTE/WCDMA receive diversity Support GNSS1) Support digital audio2) Support LTE-FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B283) Support LTE-TDD: B40 Support WCDMA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 Support GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz Support LTE/WCDMA receive diversity3) Support GNSS1) Support digital audio2)

NOTES
1. 1) GNSS function is optional. 2. 2) Digital audio (PCM) function is only supported on Telematics version. 3. 3) B2 on EC25-AU and EC25-AUX Mini PCIe does not support Rx-diversity.

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2.3. Key Features
The following table describes the detailed features of EC25 Mini PCIe module.

Table 2: Key Features of EC25 Mini PCIe

Features Function Interface Power Supply
Transmitting Power
LTE Features UMTS Features
GSM Features

Description
PCI Express Mini Card 1.2 Standard Interface
Supply voltage: 3.0V~3.6V Typical supply voltage: 3.3V Class 4 (33dBm±2dB) for GSM850 Class 4 (33dBm±2dB) for EGSM900 Class 1 (30dBm±2dB) for DCS1800 Class 1 (30dBm±2dB) for PCS1900 Class E2 (27dBm±3dB) for GSM850 8-PSK Class E2 (27dBm±3dB) for EGSM900 8-PSK Class E2 (26dBm±3dB) for DCS1800 8-PSK Class E2 (26dBm±3dB) for PCS1900 8-PSK Class 3 (24dBm+1/-3dB) for WCDMA bands Class 3 (23dBm±2dB) for LTE-FDD bands Class 3 (23dBm±2dB) for LTE-TDD bands Support up to 3GPP R8 non-CA Cat 4 FDD and TDD Support 1.4/3/5/10/15/20MHz RF bandwidth Support MIMO in DL direction LTE-FDD: Max 150Mbps (DL)/Max 50Mbps (UL) LTE-TDD: Max 130Mbps (DL)/Max 30Mbps (UL) Support 3GPP R8 DC-HSDPA, HSPA+, HSDPA, HSUPA and WCDMA Support QPSK, 16-QAM and 64-QAM modulation DC-HSDPA: Max 42Mbps (DL) HSUPA: Max 5.76Mbps (UL) WCDMA: Max 384Kbps (DL)/Max 384Kbps (UL) GPRS: Support GPRS multi-slot class 33 (33 by default) Coding scheme: CS-1, CS-2, CS-3 and CS-4 Max 107Kbps (DL)/Max 85.6Kbps (UL) EDGE: Support EDGE multi-slot class 33 (33 by default) Support GMSK and 8-PSK for different MCS (Modulation and Coding Scheme) Downlink coding schemes: CS 1-4 and MCS 1-9 Uplink coding schemes: CS 1-4 and MCS 1-9

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Max 296Kbps (DL)/Max 236.8Kbps (UL)

Internet Protocol Features SMS

Support TCP/UDP/PPP/FTP/FTPS/HTTP/HTTPS/NTP/PING/QMI/NITZ/ SMTP/SSL/MQTT/CMUX/SMTPS/MMS*/FILE* protocols Support protocols PAP (Password Authentication Protocol) and CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol) which are usually used for PPP connection
Text and PDU modes Point-to-point MO and MT SMS cell broadcast SMS storage: ME by default

(U)SIM Interface

Support USIM/SIM card: 1.8V, 3.0V

UART Interfaces Audio Features PCM Interface USB Interface Antenna Connectors

Main UART: Support RTS and CTS hardware flow control Baud rate can reach up to 230400bps, 115200bps by default Used for AT command communication and data transmission COEX UART*: LTE/WLAN&BT coexistence UART
Support one digital audio interface: PCM interface GSM: HR/FR/EFR/AMR/AMR-WB WCDMA: AMR/AMR-WB LTE: AMR/AMR-WB Support echo cancellation and noise suppression
Support 16-bit linear data format Support long frame synchronization and short frame synchronization Support master and slave modes, but must be the master in long frame synchronization
Compliant with USB 2.0 specification (slave only); the data transfer rate can reach up to 480Mbps Used for AT command communication, data transmission, firmware upgrade, software debugging, GNSS NMEA output and voice over USB. Support USB serial drivers for: Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Linux 2.6~5.4, Android 4.x/5.x/6.x/7.x/8.x/9.x, etc.
Include main antenna, diversity antenna and GNSS antenna receptacle connectors

Rx-diversity (Optional)

Support LTE/WCDMA Rx-diversity

GNSS Features AT Commands

Gen8C Lite of Qualcomm Protocol: NMEA 0183 Data update rate: 1Hz by default Compliant with 3GPP TS 27.007, 27.005 and Quectel enhanced AT commands

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Physical Characteristics Temperature Range Firmware Upgrade RoHS

Size: (51.0±0.15)mm × (30.0±0.15)mm × (4.9±0.2)mm Weight: approx. 9.8g Operation temperature range: -35°C to +75°C1) Extended temperature range: -40°C to +80°C2) Storage temperature range: -40°C to +90°C
Upgrade via USB interface or DFOTA
All hardware components are fully compliant with EU RoHS directive

NOTES
1. 1) Within operation temperature range, the module is 3GPP compliant. 2. 2) Within extended temperature range, the module remains the ability to establish and maintain a
voice, SMS, data transmission, emergency call*, etc. There is no unrecoverable malfunction. There are also no effects on radio spectrum and no harm to radio network. Only one or more parameters like Pout might reduce in their value and exceed the specified tolerances. When the temperature returns to normal operation temperature levels, the module will meet 3GPP specifications again. 3. "*" means under development.

2.4. Functional Diagram
The following figure shows the block diagram of EC25 Mini PCIe.

Mini PCI Express Interface

VCC

Boost Circuit

USB

PCM&I2C

UART

(U)SIM

W_DISABLE#
PERST# DTR WAKE#
RI LED_WWAN#

VBAT
EC25 Module

Ma in Antenna Connector
GNSS Antenna Connector
Diversity Antenna Connector

Main Antenna
GNSS Antenna
Diversity Antenna

Figure 1: Functional Diagram

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3 Application Interfaces
The physical connections and signal levels of EC25 Mini PCIe comply with PCI Express Mini Card Electromechanical Specification. This chapter mainly describes the definition and application of the following interfaces/pins of EC25 Mini PCIe.
 Power supply  (U)SIM interface  USB interface  UART interfaces  PCM and I2C interfaces  Control and indication pins
3.1. Pin Assignment
The following figure shows the pin assignment of EC25 Mini PCIe module. The top side contains EC25 module and antenna connectors.

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3.2. Pin Description
The following tables show the pin definition and description of the 52 pins on EC25 Mini PCIe.

Table 3: I/O Parameters Definition

Type DI DO IO OC PI PO OD

Description Digital Input Digital Output Bidirectional Open Collector Power Input Power Output Open drain

Table 4: Pin Description

Pin No.

Mini PCI Express Standard Name

EC25 Mini PCIe Pin Name

1

WAKE#

WAKE#

2

3.3Vaux

VCC_3V3

3

COEX1

4

GND

5

COEX2

6

1.5V

7

CLKREQ#

COEX_UART_RX GND COEX_UART_TX NC RESERVED

I/O Description

Comment

OC

Output signal used to wake up the host.

PI

3.0V~3.6V, typically 3.3V DC supply

LTE/WLAN&BT DI coexistence receive
signal

It is prohibited to be pulled up high before startup.

Mini card ground

DO

LTE/WLAN&BT coexistence transmitting signal

It is prohibited to be pulled up high before startup.

Not connected

Reserved

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8

UIM_PWR

9

GND

10

UIM_DATA

USIM_VDD GND USIM_DATA

11

REFCLK-

UART_RX

12

UIM_CLK

USIM_CLK

13

REFCLK+

UART_TX

14

UIM_RESET

USIM_RST

15

GND

GND

PO

Power supply for the (U)SIM card

Mini card ground

IO

Data signal of (U)SIM card

DI UART receive data

DO

Clock signal of (U)SIM card

DO UART transmit data

DO

Reset signal of (U)SIM card

Mini card ground

Connect to DTE's TX.
Connect to DTE's RX.

16

UIM_VPP

RESERVED

Reserved

17

RESERVED

RI

DO Ring indication

18

GND

GND

Mini card ground

19

RESERVED

RESERVED

Reserved

Pulled up by

20

W_DISABLE#

W_DISABLE#

DI Airplane mode control default.

Active low.

21

GND

GND

Mini card ground

22

PERST#

23

PERn0

PERST# UART_CTS

DI

Fundamental reset signal

DI UART clear to send

Pulled up by default. Active low. Connect to DTE's RTS.

24

3.3Vaux

RESERVED

Reserved

25

PERp0

UART_RTS

DO UART request to send

Connect to DTE's CTS.

26

GND

GND

Mini card ground

27

GND

GND

Mini card ground

28

1.5V

NC

Not connected

29

GND

GND

Mini card ground

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30

SMB_CLK

31

PETn0

32

SMB_DATA

33

PETp0

I2C_SCL DTR I2C_SDA RESERVED

OD I2C serial clock DI Sleep mode control OD I2C serial data
Reserved

Require external pull-up to 1.8V.
Require external pull-up to 1.8V.

34

GND

GND

Mini card ground

35

GND

GND

Mini card ground

36

USB_D-

USB_DM

Require

IO

USB differential data (-)

differential impedance of

90.

37

GND

GND

Mini card ground

38

USB_D+

39

3.3Vaux

USB_DP VCC_3V3

Require

IO

USB differential data (+)

differential impedance of

90.

PI

3.0V~3.6V, typically 3.3V DC supply

40

GND

GND

Mini card ground

41

3.3Vaux

VCC_3V3

PI

3.0V~3.6V, typically 3.3V DC supply

LED signal for indicating

42

LED_WWAN#

LED_WWAN#

OC the network status of

Active low

the module

43

GND

GND

Mini card ground

44

LED_WLAN#

USIM_PRESENCE DI

(U)SIM card insertion detection

45

RESERVED

PCM_CLK1)

IO PCM clock signal

46

LED_WPAN#

RESERVED

Reserved

47

RESERVED

PCM_DOUT1)

DO PCM data output

48

1.5V

NC

Not connected

49

RESERVED

PCM_DIN1)

DI PCM data input

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50

GND

51

RESERVED

52

3.3Vaux

GND PCM_SYNC1) VCC_3V3

Mini card ground

IO

PCM frame synchronization

PI

3.0V~3.6V, typically 3.3V DC supply

NOTES
1. 1) The digital audio (PCM) function is only supported on Telematics version. 2. Keep all NC, reserved and unused pins unconnected.

3.3. Operating Modes
The following table briefly outlines the operating modes to be mentioned in the following chapters.

Table 5: Overview of Operating Modes

Mode
Normal Operation
Minimum Functionality Mode Airplane Mode
Sleep Mode

Details

Idle

Software is active. The module has registered on the network, and it is ready to send and receive data.

Talk/Data

Network connection is ongoing. In this mode, the power consumption is decided by network setting and data transfer rate.

AT+CFUN command can set the module to a minimum functionality mode without removing the power supply. In this case, both RF function and (U)SIM card will be invalid.

AT+CFUN command or W_DISABLE# pin can set the module to airplane mode. In this case, RF function will be invalid.

In this mode, the current consumption of the module will be reduced to the minimal level. In this mode, the module can still receive paging message, SMS, voice call and TCP/UDP data from the network normally.

3.4. Power Saving
3.4.1. Sleep Mode
EC25 Mini PCIe is able to reduce its current consumption to a minimum value in sleep mode. There are three preconditions must be met to make the module enter sleep mode.

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 Execute AT+QSCLK=1 to enable sleep mode.  Ensure the DTR is kept at high level or be kept open.  The host's USB bus, which is connected with the module's USB interface, enters suspend state.
3.4.2. Airplane Mode
When the module enters airplane mode, the RF function will be disabled, and all AT commands related to it will be inaccessible. For more details, please refer to Chapter 3.10.3.

3.5. Power Supply
The following table shows pin definition of VCC_3V3 pins and ground pins.

Table 6: Definition of VCC_3V3 and GND Pins

Pin Name VCC_3V3
GND

Pin No.

I/O

2, 39, 41, 52

PI

4, 9, 15, 18, 21, 26, 27, 29, 34, 35, 37, 40, 43, 50

Power Domain 3.0V~3.6V

Description Typically 3.3V DC supply
Mini card ground

The typical supply voltage of EC25 Mini PCIe is 3.3V. In the 2G network, the input peak current may reach 2.7A during the transmitting time. Therefore, the power supply must be able to provide a rated output current of 2.7A at least, and a bypass capacitor of no less than 470µF with low ESR should be used to prevent the voltage from dropping. If the switching power supply is used to supply power to the module, the power device and power supply routing traces of the switching power supply should avoid the antennas as much as possible to prevent EMI interference.

The following figure shows a reference design of power supply where R2 and R3 are 1% tolerance resistors and C3 is a low-ESR capacitor.

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Figure 3: Reference Circuit of Power Supply

3.6. (U)SIM Interface
EC25 Mini PCIe's (U)SIM interface circuitry meets ETSI and IMT-2000 requirements. Both 1.8V and 3.0V (U)SIM cards are supported. The following table shows the pin definition of (U)SIM interface.

Table 7: Pin Definition of (U)SIM Interface

Pin Name USIM_VDD USIM_DATA USIM_CLK USIM_RST USIM_PRESENCE

Pin No. I/O

8

PO

10

IO

12

DO

14

DO

44

DI

Power Domain 1.8V/3.0V 1.8V/3.0V 1.8V/3.0V 1.8V/3.0V 1.8V

Description Power supply for (U)SIM card Data signal of (U)SIM card Clock signal of (U)SIM card Reset signal of (U)SIM card (U)SIM card insertion detection

EC25 Mini PCIe supports (U)SIM card hot-plug via the USIM_PRESENCE pin. The function supports low level and high level detections. By default, It is disabled, and can be configured via AT+QSIMDET command. Please refer to document [2] for details about the command.
The following figure shows a reference design for (U)SIM interface with an 8-pin (U)SIM card connector.

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GND

USIM_VDD

USIM_RST

0R

USIM_CLK

0R

USIM_PRESENCE

USIM_DATA

0R

USIM_VDD 15K

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100nF

(U)SIM Card Connector

VCC RST CLK

GND VPP
IO

33pF 33pF 33pF

GND

GND

GND

Figure 4: Reference Circuit of (U)SIM Interface with an 8-pin (U)SIM Card Connector

If (U)SIM card detection function is not needed, please keep USIM_PRESENCE unconnected. A reference circuit for (U)SIM interface with a 6-pin (U)SIM card connector is illustrated in the following figure.

Module
GND USIM_VDD USIM_RST USIM_CLK
USIM_DATA

USIM_VDD 15K
0R 0R 0R
33pF 33pF 33pF

100nF

(U)SIM Card Connector

VCC RST CLK

GND VPP
IO

GND

GND

Figure 5: Reference Circuit of (U)SIM Interface with a 6-pin (U)SIM Card Connector

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In order to enhance the reliability and availability of the (U)SIM card in customers' applications, please follow the criteria below in (U)SIM circuit design:
 Keep placement of (U)SIM card connector to the module as close as possible. Keep the trace length as less than 200mm as possible.
 Keep (U)SIM card signals away from RF and power supply traces.  To avoid cross-talk between USIM_DATA and USIM_CLK, keep them away from each other and
shield them with surrounded ground.  In order to offer good ESD protection, it is recommended to add a TVS diode with parasitic
capacitance not exceeding 15pF.  The 0 resistors should be added in series between the module and the (U)SIM card connector so
as to facilitate debugging. The 33pF capacitors are used for filtering interference of EGSM900. Please note that the (U)SIM peripheral circuit should be close to the (U)SIM card connector.  The pull-up resistor on USIM_DATA line can improve anti-jamming capability when long layout trace and sensitive occasion are applied, and should be placed close to the (U)SIM card connector.

3.7. USB Interface
EC25 Mini PCIe provides one integrated Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface which complies with USB 2.0 specification. It can only be used as a slave device. Meanwhile, it supports high speed (480Mbps) mode and full speed (12Mbps) mode. The USB interface is used for AT command communication, data transmission, GNSS NMEA output, software debugging, firmware upgrade and voice over USB.
The following table shows the pin definition of USB interface.

Table 8: Pin Definition of USB Interface

Pin Name USB_DM USB_DP

Pin No. I/O Description

36

IO USB differential data (-)

38

IO USB differential data (+)

Comment Require differential impedance of 90 Require differential impedance of 90

The following figure shows a reference circuit of USB interface.

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Module

Minimize these stubs

Test Points

R3

NM_0R

R4

NM_0R

MCU

USB_DM USB_DP
GND

L1

ESD Array

Close to Module

USB_DM USB_DP
GND

Figure 6: Reference Circuit of USB Interface
A common mode choke L1 is recommended to be added in series between the module and customer's MCU in order to suppress EMI spurious transmission. Meanwhile, the 0 resistors (R3 and R4) should be added in series between the module and the test points so as to facilitate debugging, and the resistors are not mounted by default. In order to ensure the integrity of USB data line signal, L1/R3/R4 components must be placed close to the module, and also these resistors should be placed close to each other. The extra stubs of trace must be as short as possible.
The following principles should be complied with when design the USB interface, so as to meet USB 2.0 specification.
 It is important to route the USB signal traces as differential pairs with total grounding. The impedance of USB differential trace is 90.
 Do not route signal traces under crystals, oscillators, magnetic devices and RF signal traces. It is important to route the USB differential traces in inner layer with ground shielding on not only upper and lower layers but also right and left sides.
 Keep the ESD protection components to the USB connector as close as possible.

3.8. UART Interfaces
The following table shows the pin definition of the main UART and COEX UART* interfaces.

3.8.1. Main UART Interface
The main UART interface supports 9600bps, 19200bps, 38400bps, 57600bps, 115200bps and 230400bps baud rates, and the default is 115200bps. This interface supports RTS and CTS hardware flow control, and be used for AT command communication and data transmission.

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The following table shows the pin definition of the main UART interface.

Table 9: Pin Definition of Main UART Interface

Pin Name UART_RX UART_TX UART_CTS UART_RTS

Pin No.

I/O

11

DI

13

DO

23

DI

25

DO

Power Domain 3.3V 3.3V 3.3V 3.3V

Description UART receive data UART transmit data UART clear to send UART request to send

The signal level of main UART interface is 3.3V. When connecting to the peripheral MCU/RAM, customers need to pay attention to the signal direction. The reference circuit is as follows:

MCU/ARM
TXD RXD
RTS CTS
GND

Module
UART_TXD UART_RXD
UART_RTS UART_CTS
GND

Voltage level: 3.3V

Voltage level: 3.3V

Figure 7: Reference Circuit of Power Supply

3.8.2. COEX UART Interface*
The following table shows the pin definition of the COEX UART interface.

Table 10: Pin Definition of COEX UART Interface

Pin No. Pin Name

I/O

3

COEX_UART_RX

DI

Power Domain 1.8V

Description
LTE/WLAN&BT coexistence receive signal. It is prohibited to be pulled up high

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DO

1.8V

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before startup.
LTE/WLAN&BT coexistence transmitting signal. It is prohibited to be pulled up high before startup.

NOTES
1. AT+IPR command can be used to set the baud rate of the main UART, and AT+IFC command can be used to set the hardware flow control (hardware flow control is disabled by default). Please refer to document [2] for details.
2. "*" means under development.

3.9. PCM and I2C Interfaces
EC25 Mini PCIe provides one Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) digital interface and one I2C interface. The following table shows the pin definition of PCM and I2C interfaces that can be applied in audio codec design.

Table 11: Pin Definition of PCM and I2C Interfaces

Pin Name PCM_CLK PCM_DOUT PCM_DIN PCM_SYNC I2C_SCL
I2C_SDA

Pin No. I/O

45

IO

47

DO

49

DI

51

IO

30

OD

32

OD

Power Domain 1.8V 1.8V 1.8V 1.8V 1.8V
1.8V

Description
PCM clock signal
PCM data output
PCM data input
PCM frame synchronization I2C serial clock. Require external pull-up to 1.8V. I2C serial data. Require external pull-up to 1.8V.

EC25 Mini PCIe provides one PCM digital interface, which supports 16-bit linear data format and the following modes:

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 Auxiliary mode (long frame synchronization, works as master only)
NOTE
The digital audio (PCM) function is only supported on Telematics version.
In primary mode, the data is sampled on the falling edge of the PCM_CLK and transmitted on the rising edge. The PCM_SYNC falling edge represents the MSB. In this mode, the PCM interface supports 256kHz, 512kHz, 1024kHz or 2048kHz PCM_CLK at 8kHz PCM_SYNC, and also supports 4096kHz PCM_CLK at 16kHz PCM_SYNC. The following figure shows the timing relationship in primary mode with 8kHz PCM_SYNC and 2048kHz PCM_CLK.

Figure 8: Timing in Primary Mode
In auxiliary mode, the data is sampled on the falling edge of the PCM_CLK and transmitted on the rising edge. The PCM_SYNC rising edge represents the MSB. In this mode, the PCM interface operates with a 256kHz, 512kHz, 1024kHz or 2048kHz PCM_CLK and an 8KHz, 50% duty cycle PCM_SYNC. The following figure shows the timing relationship in auxiliary mode with 8kHz PCM_SYNC and 256kHz PCM_CLK.

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Figure 9: Timing in Auxiliary Mode
Clock and mode can be configured by AT command, and the default configuration is master mode using short frame synchronization format with 2048kHz PCM_CLK and 8kHz PCM_SYNC. In addition, EC25 Mini PCIe's firmware has integrated the configuration on some PCM codec's application with I2C interface. Please refer to document [2] for details about AT+QDAI command.
The following figure shows a reference design of PCM interface with an external codec IC.

Figure 10: Reference Circuit of PCM Application with Audio Codec
NOTE Digital audio (PCM) function is only supported on Telematics version.

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3.10. Control and Indication Signals
The following table shows the pin definition of control and indication signals.

Table 12: Pin Definition of Control and Indication Signals

Pin Name RI DTR W_DISABLE# PERST# LED_WWAN# WAKE#

Pin No. I/O

17

DO

31

DI

20

DI

22

DI

42

OC

1

OC

Power Domain Description

3.3V

Output signal used to wake up the host

3.3V 3.3V 3.3V

Sleep mode control
Airplane mode control; Pulled up by default; Active low. Fundamental reset signal; Active low. LED signal for indicating the network status of the module; Active low.
Output signal to wake up the host.

3.10.1. RI Signal
The RI signal can be used to wake up the host. When a URC returns, there will be the following behaviors on the RI pin after executing AT+QCFG="risignaltype","physical".

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3.10.2. DTR Signal
The DTR signal is used for sleep mode control. It is pulled up by default. When module is in sleep mode, driving it to low level can wake up the module. For more details about the preconditions for module to enter sleep mode, please refer to Chapter 3.4.1.
3.10.3. W_DISABLE# Signal
EC25 Mini PCIe provides a W_DISABLE# signal to disable or enable the RF function (excluding GNSS). The W_DISABLE# pin is pulled up by default. Its control function for airplane mode is disabled by default, and AT+QCFG="airplanecontrol",1 can be used to enable the function. Driving it to low level can make the module enter airplane mode.
The RF function can also be enabled or disabled through AT commands AT+CFUN, and the details are as follows.

Table 13: Airplane Mode Controlled by Hardware Method

W_DISABLE# High level Low level

RF Function Status RF enabled RF disabled

Module Operation Mode Normal mode Airplane mode

Software method can be controlled by AT+CFUN, and the details are as follows.

Table 14: Airplane Mode Controlled by Software Method

AT+CFUN=? 0 1 4

RF Function Status RF and (U)SIM disabled RF enabled RF disabled

Module Operation Mode Minimum functionality mode Normal mode Airplane mode

3.10.4. PERST# Signal
The PERST# signal can be used to force a hardware reset on the card. The module can be reset by driving the PERST# signal low for 150ms~460ms and then releasing it. The PERST# signal is sensitive to interference. The traces should be as short as possible and be surrounded with ground. The reset scenario is illustrated in the following figure.

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Figure 12: Timing of Resetting Module
3.10.5. LED_WWAN# Signal
The LED_WWAN# signal of EC25 Mini PCIe is used to indicate the network status of the module, and can absorb a current up to 40mA. According to the following circuit, in order to reduce the current of the LED, a resistor must be placed in series with the LED. The LED is emitting light when the LED_WWAN# output signal is low.
Figure 13: LED_WWAN# Signal Reference Circuit Diagram There are two indication modes for LED_WWAN# signal to indicate network status, which can be switched through following AT commands:  AT+QCFG="ledmode",0 (Default setting)  AT+QCFG="ledmode",2 The following tables show the detailed network status indications of the LED_WWAN# signal.

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Table 15: Indications of Network Status (AT+QCFG="ledmode",0, Default Setting)

Pin Status Flicker slowly (200ms Low/1800ms High) Flicker slowly (1800ms Low/200ms High) Flicker quickly (125ms Low/125ms High) Always Low

Description Network searching Idle Data transfer is ongoing Voice calling

Table 16: Indications of Network Status (AT+QCFG="ledmode",2)

Pin Status Low Level (Light ON)
High Impedance (Light OFF)

Description
Registered on network successfully  No network coverage or not registered  W_DISABLE# signal is at low level. (Disable RF)  AT+CFUN=0, AT+CFUN=4

3.10.6. WAKE# Signal
The WAKE# signal is an open collector signal which is similar to RI signal, but a host pull-up resistor and AT+QCFG="risignaltype","physical" command are required. When a URC returns, a 120ms low level pulse will be outputted. The state of WAKE# signal is shown as below.

Figure 14: WAKE# Behavior

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4 GNSS Receiver

4.1. General Description
EC25 Mini PCIe includes a fully integrated global navigation satellite system solution that supports Qualcomm Gen8C Lite (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou/Compass, Galileo and QZSS). Additionally, it supports standard NMEA-0183 protocol, and outputs NMEA sentences at 1Hz data update rate via USB interface by default.
By default, EC25 Mini PCIe GNSS engine is switched off. It has to be switched on via AT command. For more details about GNSS engine technology and configurations, please refer to document [3].

4.2. GNSS Performance
The following table shows the GNSS performance of EC25 Mini PCIe.

Table 17: GNSS Performance

Parameter
Sensitivity (GNSS)

Description Cold start Reacquisition Tracking

Cold start @open sky

TTFF (GNSS)

Warm start @open sky

Hot start @open sky

Conditions Autonomous Autonomous Autonomous Autonomous XTRA enabled Autonomous XTRA enabled Autonomous XTRA enabled

Typ. -146 -157 -157 35 18 26 2.2 2.5 1.8

Unit dBm dBm dBm s s s s s s

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CEP-50

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Autonomous @open sky

<2.5

m

NOTES
1. Tracking sensitivity: the minimum GNSS signal power at which the module can maintain lock (keep positioning for at least 3 minutes continuously).
2. Reacquisition sensitivity: the minimum GNSS signal power required for the module to maintain lock within 3 minutes after loss of lock.
3. Cold start sensitivity: the minimum GNSS signal power at which the module can fix position successfully within 3 minutes after executing cold start command.

4.3. GNSS Frequency
The following table shows the GNSS frequency of EC25 Mini PCIe.

Table 18: GNSS Frequency

Type GPS GLONASS Galileo BeiDou (Compass) QZSS

Frequency 1575.42±1.023 1597.5~1605.8 1575.42±2.046 1561.098±2.046 1575.42

Unit MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz

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5 Antenna Connection

5.1. Antenna Connectors
EC25 Mini PCIe is mounted with three antenna connectors for external antenna connection: a main antenna connector, an Rx-diversity antenna connector, and a GNSS antenna connector. And Rx-diversity function is enabled by default. The impedance of the antenna connectors is 50.

5.1.1. Operating Frequency

Table 19: Operating Frequencies

3GPP Band GSM850 EGSM900 DCS1800 PCS1900 WCDMA B1 WCDMA B2 WCDMA B4 WCDMA B5 WCDMA B6 WCDMA B8 WCDMA B19 LTE-FDD B1 LTE-FDD B2

Transmit 824~849 880~915 1710~1785 1850~1910 1920~1980 1850~1910 1710~1755 824~849 830~840 880~915 830~845 1920~1980 1850~1910

Receive 869~894 925~960 1805~1880 1930~1990 2110~2170 1930~1990 2110~2155 869~894 875~885 925~960 875~890 2110~2170 1930~1990

Unit MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz

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LTE-FDD B3 LTE-FDD B4 LTE-FDD B5 LTE-FDD B7 LTE-FDD B8 LTE-FDD B12 LTE-FDD B13 LTE-FDD B14 LTE-FDD B18 LTE-FDD B19 LTE-FDD B20 LTE-FDD B26 LTE-FDD B28 LTE-TDD B38 LTE-TDD B40 LTE-TDD B41 LTE-FDD B66 LTE-FDD B71

1710~1785 1710~1755 824~849 2500~2570 880~915 699~716 777~787 788~798 815~830 830~845 832~862 814~849 703~748 2570~2620 2300~2400 2555~2655 1710~1780 663~698

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1805~1880 2110~2155 869~894 2620~2690 925~960 729~746 746~756 758~768 860~875 875~890 791~821 859~894 758~803 2570~2620 2300~2400 2555~2655 2100~2200 617~652

MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHZ MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz

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5.2. Antenna Requirements
The following table shows the requirements on main antenna, Rx-diversity antenna and GNSS antenna.

Table 20: Antenna Requirements

Type GNSS1)
GSM/UMTS/LTE

Requirements
Frequency range: 1559MHz~1609MHz Polarization: RHCP or linear VSWR: < 2 (Typ.) Passive antenna gain: > 0dBi Active antenna noise figure: < 1.5dB Active antenna gain: > 0dBi Active antenna embedded LNA gain: < 17dB VSWR:  2 Efficiency: > 30% Max input power: 50W Input impedance: 50 Cable insertion loss: < 1dB (GSM850, EGSM900, WCDMA B5/B6/B8/B19, LTE-FDD B5/B8/B12/B13/B14/B18/B19/B20/B26/B28/B71) Cable insertion loss: < 1.5dB (DCS1800, PCS1900, WCDMA B1/B2/B4, LTE-FDD B1/B2/B3/B4/B66) Cable insertion loss: < 2dB (LTE-FDD B7, LTE-TDD B38/B40/B41)

NOTES
1. It is recommended to use a passive GNSS antenna when LTE B13 or B14 is supported, as the use of active antenna may generate harmonics which will affect the GNSS performance.
2. Since the GNSS port has a 2.85V voltage output, a passive antenna that causes shorting to GND, such as PIFA antenna is not recommended.

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5.3. Recommended Mating Plugs for Antenna Connection
EC25 Mini PCIe is mounted with RF connectors (receptacles) for convenient antenna connection. The dimensions of the antenna connectors are shown as below.

Figure 15: Dimensions of the Receptacle RF Connectors (Unit: mm) U.FL-LP mating plugs listed in the following figure can be used to match the receptacles.

Figure 16: Mechanicals of U.FL-LP Mating Plugs

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LTE Standard Module Series EC25 Mini PCIe Hardware Design The following figure describes the space factor of mating plugs.
Figure 17: Space Factor of Mating Plugs (Unit: mm) For more details of the recommended mating plugs, please visit http://www.hirose.com.

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6 Electrical, Reliability and Radio
Characteristics

6.1. General Description
This chapter mainly describes the following electrical and radio characteristics of EC25 Mini PCIe:
 Power supply requirements  I/O requirements  RF characteristics  ESD characteristics  Current consumption  Thermal consideration

6.2. Power Supply Requirements
The input voltage of EC25 Mini PCIe is 3.0V~3.6V, as specified by PCI Express Mini CEM Specifications 1.2. The following table shows the power supply requirements of EC25 Mini PCIe.

Table 21: Power Supply Requirements

Parameter

Description

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Unit

VCC_3V3

Power Supply

3.0

3.3

3.6

V

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6.3. I/O Requirements
The following table shows the I/O requirements of EC25 Mini PCIe.

Table 22: I/O Requirements

Parameter Description

Min.

Max.

Unit

VIH

Input High Voltage

0.7 × VCC_3V3 VCC_3V3 + 0.3

V

VIL

Input Low Voltage

-0.3

0.3 × VCC_3V3

V

VOH

Output High Voltage

VCC_3V3 - 0.5

VCC_3V3

V

VOL

Output Low Voltage

0

0.4

V

NOTES
1. The PCM and I2C interfaces belong to 1.8V power domain and other I/O interfaces belong to VCC_3V3 power domain.
2. The maximum voltage value of VIL for PERST# signal and W_DISABLE# signal is 0.5V.

6.4. RF Characteristics
The following tables show the conducted RF output power and receiving sensitivity of EC25 Mini PCIe module.

Table 23: Conducted RF Output Power of EC25 Mini PCIe

Frequency Bands GSM850/EGSM900 DCS1800/PCS1900 GSM850/EGSM900 (8-PSK) DCS1800/PCS1900 (8-PSK) WCDMA bands

Max. 33dBm±2dB 30dBm±2dB 27dBm±3dB 26dBm±3dB 24dBm+1/-3dB

Min. 5dBm±5dB 0dBm±5dB 5dBm±5dB 0dBm±5dB < -49dBm

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23dBm±2dB 23dBm±2dB

< -39dBm < -39dBm

Table 24: Conducted RF Receiving Sensitivity of EC25-A Mini PCIe

Frequency Bands

Primary

WCDMA B2

-110.0dBm

WCDMA B4

-110.0dBm

WCDMA B5

-110.5dBm

LTE-FDD B2 (10MHz) -98.0dBm

LTE-FDD B4 (10MHz) -97.5dBm

LTE-FDD B12 (10MHz) -97.2dBm

Diversity / / / -98.0dBm -99.0dBm -98.0dBm

SIMO1) / / / -101.0dBm -101.0dBm -101.0dBm

3GPP (SIMO) -104.7dBm -106.7dBm -104.7dBm -94.3dBm -96.3dBm -93.3dBm

Table 25: Conducted RF Receiving Sensitivity of EC25-AU Mini PCIe

Frequency Bands

Primary

GSM850

-109.0dBm

EGSM900

-109.0dBm

DCS1800

-109.0dBm

PCS1900

-109.0dBm

WCDMA B1

-110.0dBm

WCDMA B2

-110.0dBm

WCDMA B5

-111.0dBm

WCDMA B8

-111.0dBm

LTE-FDD B1 (10MHz) -97.2dBm

LTE-FDD B2 (10MHz) -98.2dBm

LTE-FDD B3 (10MHz) -98.7dBm

Diversity / / / / -109dBm / -112dBm -111dBm -97.5dBm / -98.6dBm

SIMO1) / / / / -112dBm / -113dBm -113dBm -100.2dBm / -102.2dBm

3GPP (SIMO) -102.0dBm -102.0dBm -102.0dBm -102.0dBm -106.7dBm -104.7dBm -104.7dBm -103.7dBm -96.3dBm -94.3dBm -93.3dBm

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LTE-FDD B4 (10MHz) -97.7dBm LTE-FDD B5 (10MHz) -98.0dBm LTE-FDD B7 (10MHz) -97.7dBm LTE-FDD B8 (10MHz) -99.2dBm LTE-FDD B28 (10MHz) -98.6dBm LTE-TDD B40 (10MHz) -97.2dBm

-97.4dBm -98.2dBm -97.7dBm -98.2dBm -98.7dBm -98.4dBm

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-100.2dBm -101.0dBm -101.2dBm -102.2dBm -102.0dBm -101.2dBm

-96.3dBm -94.3dBm -94.3dBm -93.3dBm -94.8dBm -96.3dBm

Table 26: Conducted RF Receiving Sensitivity of EC25-J Mini PCIe

Frequency Bands

Primary

WCDMA B1

-110.0dBm

WCDMA B6

-110.5dBm

WCDMA B8

-110.5dBm

WCDMA B19

-110.5dBm

LTE-FDD B1 (10MHz) -97.5dBm

LTE-FDD B3 (10MHz) -96.5dBm

LTE-FDD B8 (10MHz) -98.4dBm

LTE-FDD B18 (10MHz) -99.5dBm

LTE-FDD B19 (10MHz) -99.2dBm

LTE-FDD B26 (10MHz) -99.5dBm

LTE-TDD B41 (10MHz) -95.0dBm

Diversity / / / / -98.7dBm -97.1dBm -99.0dBm -99.0dBm -99.0dBm -99.0dBm -95.7dBm

SIMO1) / / / / -100.2dBm -100.5dBm -101.2dBm -101.7dBm -101.4dBm -101.5dBm -99.0dBm

3GPP (SIMO) -106.7dBm -106.7dBm -103.7dBm -106.7dBm -96.3dBm -93.3dBm -93.3dBm -96.3dBm -96.3dBm -93.8dBm -94.3dBm

Table 27: Conducted RF Receiving Sensitivity of EC25-E Mini PCIe

Frequency Bands EGSM900 DCS1800

Primary -109.0dBm -109.0dBm

Diversity / /

SIMO1) / /

3GPP (SIMO) -102.0dBm -102.0dbm

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WCDMA B1

-110.5dBm

WCDMA B5

-110.5dBm

WCDMA B8

-110.5dBm

LTE-FDD B1 (10MHz) -98.0dBm

LTE-FDD B3 (10MHz) -96.5dBm

LTE-FDD B5 (10MHz) -98.0dBm

LTE-FDD B7 (10MHz) -97.0dBm

LTE-FDD B8 (10MHz) -97.0dBm

LTE-FDD B20 (10MHz) -97.5dBm

LTE-TDD B38 (10MHz) -95.0dBm

LTE-TDD B40 (10MHz) -96.3dBm

LTE-TDD B41 (10MHz) -94.5dBm

/ / / -98.0dBm -98.5dBm -98.5dBm -97.0dBm -97.0dBm -99.0dBm -97.0dBm -98.0dBm -97.0dBm

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/ / / -101.5dBm -101.5dBm -101.0dBm -99.5dBm -101.0dBm -102.5dBm -98.9dBm -101.0dBm -98.5dBm

-106.7dBm -104.7dBm -103.7dBm -96.3dBm -93.3dBm -94.3dBm -94.3dBm -93.3dBm -93.3dBm -96.3dBm -96.3dBm -94.3dBm

Table 28: Conducted RF Receiving Sensitivity of EC25-V Mini PCIe

Frequency Bands

Primary

LTE-FDD B4 (10MHz) -97.5dBm

LTE-FDD B13 (10MHz) -97.7dBm

Diversity -99.0dBm -97.0dBm

SIMO1) -101.0dBm -100.0dBm

3GPP (SIMO) -96.3dBm -93.3dBm

Table 29: Conducted RF Receiving Sensitivity of EC25-AF Mini PCIe

Frequency Bands WCDMA B2 WCDMA B4 WCDMA B5 LTE-FDD B2 (10MHz) LTE-FDD B4 (10MHz)

Primary -109.5dBm -109.6dBm -110.5dBm -98.0dBm -97.5dBm

Diversity -110dBm -110dBm -110dBm -98.5dBm -98.2dBm

SIMO1) -110.4dBm -110.6dBm -110.7dBm -100.5dBm -99.5dBm

3GPP (SIMO) -104.7dBm -106.7dBm -104.7dBm -94.3dBm -93.3dBm

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LTE-FDD B5 (10MHz) -98.0dBm LTE-FDD B12 (10MHz) -99.0dBm LTE-FDD B13 (10MHz) -98.5dBm LTE-FDD B14 (10MHz) -99.4dBm LTE-FDD B66 (10MHz) -97.5dBm LTE-FDD B71 (10MHz) -98.6dBm

-98.5dBm -99.5dBm -99.5dBm -99.5dBm -98.5dBm -99.5dBm

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-100.5dBm -100.5dBm -100.7dBm -100.9dBm -99.6dBm -100dBm

-94.3dBm -93.3dBm -93.3dBm -93.3dBm -95.8dBm -93.5dBm

Table 30: Conducted RF Receiving Sensitivity of EC25-AFX Mini PCIe

Frequency Bands

Primary

WCDMA B2

-109.6dBm

WCDMA B4

-109.6dBm

WCDMA B5

-110.5dBm

LTE-FDD B2 (10MHz) -98.0dBm

LTE-FDD B4 (10MHz) -97.6dBm

LTE-FDD B5 (10MHz) -98.0dBm

LTE-FDD B12 (10MHz) -99.0dBm

LTE-FDD B13 (10MHz) -98.5dBm

LTE-FDD B14 (10MHz) -99.4dBm

LTE-FDD B66 (10MHz) -97.5dBm

LTE-FDD B71 (10MHz) -98.8dBm

Diversity -110dBm -110dBm -110dBm -98.5dBm -98.2dBm -98.5dBm -99.5dBm -99.7dBm -99.5dBm -98.5dBm -99.7dBm

SIMO1) -110.4dBm -110.6dBm -110.7dBm -100.5dBm -99.5dBm -100.5dBm -100.5dBm -100.8dBm -100.9dBm -99.6dBm -100.5dBm

3GPP (SIMO) -104.7dBm -106.7dBm -104.7dBm -94.3dBm -93.3dBm -94.3dBm -93.3dBm -93.3dBm -93.3dBm -95.8dBm -93.5dBm

Table 31: Conducted RF Receiving Sensitivity of EC25-EU Mini PCIe

Frequency Bands EGSM900 DCS1800

Primary -108dBm -108.6dBm

Diversity / /

SIMO1) / /

3GPP (SIMO) -102.0dBm -102.0dbm

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WCDMA B1

-110dBm

WCDMA B8

-110dBm

LTE-FDD B1 (10MHz) -98.2dBm

LTE-FDD B3 (10MHz) -97.7dBm

LTE-FDD B7 (10MHz) -96.7dBm

LTE-FDD B8 (10MHz) -98.2dBm

LTE-FDD B20 (10MHz) -98.2dBm

LTE-FDD B28 (10MHz) -98.2dBm

LTE-TDD B38 (10MHz) -95dBm

LTE-TDD B40 (10MHz) -95.9dBm

LTE-TDD B41 (10MHz) -94.8dBm

-109dBm -111dBm -99.0dBm -99.8dBm -98.5dBm -100.4dBm -100.8dBm -100.5dBm -97.0dBm -98.0dBm -97.0dBm

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/ / -101.2dBm -101.0dBm -100.2dBm -101.7 dBm -101.7dBm -101.7dBm -99.7dBm -100.2dBm -99.7dBm

-106.7dBm -103.7dBm -96.3dBm -93.3dBm -94.3dBm -93.3dBm -93.3dBm -94.8dBm -96.3dBm -96.3dBm -94.3dBm

Table 32: Conducted RF Receiving Sensitivity of EC25-EC Mini PCIe

Frequency Bands

Primary

EGSM900

-108.8dBm

DCS1800

-109.0dBm

WCDMA B1

-110.5dBm

WCDMA B8

-110.5dBm

LTE-FDD B1 (10MHz) -98.0dBm

LTE-FDD B3 (10MHz) -96.5dBm

LTE-FDD B7 (10MHz) -97.0dBm

LTE-FDD B8 (10MHz) -97.0dBm

LTE-FDD B20 (10MHz) -97.5dBm

LTE-FDD B28 (10MHz) -98.6dBm

Diversity / / / / -98.0dBm -98.5dBm -95.5dBm -97.0dBm -99.0dBm -98.7dBm

SIMO1) / / / / -101.0dBm -100.0dBm -99.5dBm -101.0dBm -101.0dBm -101.5dBm

3GPP (SIMO) -102.0dBm -102.0dbm -106.7dBm -103.7dBm -96.3dBm -93.3dBm -94.3dBm -93.3dBm -93.3dBm -94.8dBm

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Table 33: Conducted RF Receiving Sensitivity of EC25-EUX Mini PCIe

Frequency Bands

Primary

EGSM900

-109.0dBm

DCS1800

-109.0dBm

WCDMA B1

-110.5dBm

WCDMA B8

-110.5dBm

LTE-FDD B1 (10MHz) -98.0dBm

LTE-FDD B3 (10MHz) -96.5dBm

LTE-FDD B7 (10MHz) -97.0dBm

LTE-FDD B8 (10MHz) -97.0dBm

LTE-FDD B20 (10MHz) -97.5dBm

LTE-FDD B28 (10MHz) -98.6dBm

LTE-TDD B38 (10MHz) -96.3dBm

LTE-TDD B40 (10MHz) -96.9dBm

LTE-TDD B41 (10MHz) -95.3dBm

Diversity / / / / -98.0dBm -98.5dBm -94.5dBm -97.0dBm -99.0dBm -98.7dBm -97dBm -98.0dBm -97.5dBm

SIMO1) / / / / -101dBm -99.5dBm -99.5dBm -100.0dBm -101.5dBm -101.0dBm -98.5dBm -99.1dBm -98.0dBm

3GPP (SIMO) -102.0dBm -102.0dbm -106.7dBm -103.7dBm -96.3dBm -93.3dBm -94.3dBm -93.3dBm -93.3dBm -94.8dBm -96.3dBm -96.3dBm -94.3dBm

Table 34: Conducted RF Receiving Sensitivity of EC25-MX Mini PCIe

Frequency Bands

Primary

WCDMA B2

-110dBm

WCDMA B4

-109.5dBm

WCDMA B5

-110dBm

LTE-FDD B2 (10MHz) -98.2dBm

LTE-FDD B4 (10MHz) -97.2dBm

LTE-FDD B5 (10MHz) -98.2dBm

LTE-FDD B7 (10MHz) -95.7dBm

Diversity -110dBm -110dBm -110dBm -99.1dBm -98.2dBm -99.2dBm -98.5dBm

SIMO1) / / /
-101.5dBm -101.2dBm -102.2dBm -100.2dBm

3GPP (SIMO) -104.7dBm -106.7dBm -104.7dBm -94.3dBm -96.3dBm -94.3dBm -94.3dBm

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LTE-FDD B28 (10MHz) -97.2dBm LTE-FDD B66 (10MHz) -97.2dBm

-99.3dBm -98.4dBm

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-101.7dBm -101.2dBm

-94.8dBm -95.8dBm

Table 35: Conducted RF Receiving Sensitivity of EC25-AUX Mini PCIe

Frequency Bands

Primary

GSM850

-109.0dBm

EGSM900

-109.0dBm

DCS1800

-109.0dBm

PCS1900

-109.0dBm

WCDMA B1

-110.0dBm

WCDMA B2

-110.5dBm

WCDMA B4

-110.0dBm

WCDMA B5

-111.0dBm

WCDMA B8

-111.0dBm

LTE-FDD B1 (10MHz) -98.0dBm

LTE-FDD B2 (10MHz) -98.5dBm

LTE-FDD B3 (10MHz) -99.0dBm

LTE-FDD B4 (10MHz) -97.7dBm

LTE-FDD B5 (10MHz) -98.5dBm

LTE-FDD B7 (10MHz) -97.7dBm

LTE-FDD B8 (10MHz) -99.0dBm

LTE-FDD B28 (10MHz) -98.0dBm

LTE-TDD B40 (10MHz) -97.5dBm

Diversity / / / / -109.5dBm / -110dBm -112dBm -112dBm -97.7dBm / -98.8dBm -97.6dBm -98.2dBm -97.7dBm -98.5dBm -98.7dBm -98.2dBm

SIMO1) / / / / -112dBm / -112dBm -113dBm -113dBm -101.2dBm / -102.2dBm -100.2dBm -101.0dBm -101.2dBm -102.2dBm -101.5dBm -101.2dBm

3GPP (SIMO) -102.0dBm -102.0dBm -102.0dBm -102.0dBm -106.7dBm -104.7dBm -104.7dBm -104.7dBm -103.7dBm -96.3dBm -94.3dBm -93.3dBm -96.3dBm -94.3dBm -94.3dBm -93.3dBm -94.8dBm -96.3dBm

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NOTE 1) SIMO is a smart antenna technology that uses a single antenna at the transmitter side and two antennas at the receiver side, which can improve RX performance.

6.5. ESD Characteristics
The following table shows the ESD characteristics of EC25 Mini PCIe.

Table 36: ESD Characteristics of EC25 Mini PCIe

Tested Interfaces Power Supply and GND Antenna Interfaces USB Interface (U)SIM Interface Others

Contact Discharge

Air Discharge

Unit

+/-5

+/-10

kV

+/-4

+/-8

kV

+/-4

+/-8

kV

+/-4

+/-8

kV

+/-0.5

+/-1

kV

6.6. Current Consumption
The following tables describe the current consumption of EC25 Mini PCIe series module.

Table 37: Current Consumption of EC25-A Mini PCIe

Parameter Description

IVBAT

Sleep state

Conditions AT+CFUN=0 (USB disconnected) WCDMA PF=64 (USB disconnected) WCDMA PF=128 (USB disconnected) LTE-FDD PF=64 (USB disconnected) LTE-FDD PF=128 (USB disconnected)

Typ.

Unit

3.6

mA

4.4

mA

3.8

mA

5.9

mA

4.8

mA

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WCDMA PF=64 (USB disconnected)

Idle state

WCDMA PF=64 (USB connected) LTE-FDD PF=64 (USB disconnected)

LTE-FDD PF=64 (USB connected)

WCDMA B2 HSDPA @22.63dBm

WCDMA B2 HSUPA @23.19dBm

WCDMA data transfer (GNSS OFF)

WCDMA B4 HSDPA @22.45dBm WCDMA B4 HSUPA @22.57dBm

WCDMA B5 HSDPA @22.49dBm

WCDMA B5 HSUPA @22.43dBm

LTE data transfer (GNSS OFF)

LTE-FDD B2 @22.92dBm LTE-FDD B4 @23.42dBm LTE-FDD B12 @23.39dBm

WCDMA B2 @23.59dBm

WCDMA voice call

WCDMA B4 @23.47dBm

WCDMA B5 @23.46dBm

27.0

mA

40.0

mA

43.0

mA

59.0

mA

764.0

mA

741.0

mA

745.0

mA

752.0

mA

616.0

mA

637.0

mA

977.0

mA

1094.0 mA

847.0

mA

861.0

mA

812.0

mA

683.0

mA

Table 38: Current Consumption of EC25-AU Mini PCIe

Parameter Description Conditions

AT+CFUN=0 (USB disconnected)

GSM DRX=2 (USB disconnected)

GSM DRX=9 (USB disconnected)

IVBAT

Sleep state

WCDMA PF=64 (USB disconnected)

WCDMA PF=128 (USB disconnected)

LTE-FDD PF=64 (USB disconnected)

Typ.

Unit

2.6

mA

4.3

mA

3.1

mA

3.8

mA

3.3

mA

4.2

mA

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LTE-FDD PF=128 (USB disconnected)

LTE-TDD PF=64 (USB disconnected)

LTE-TDD PF=128 (USB disconnected)

GSM DRX=5 (USB disconnected)

GSM DRX=5 (USB connected)

WCDMA PF=64 (USB disconnected)

Idle state

WCDMA PF=64 (USB connected) LTE-FDD PF=64 (USB disconnected)

LTE-FDD PF=64 (USB connected)

LTE-TDD PF=64 (USB disconnected)

LTE-TDD PF=64 (USB connected)

EGSM900 4DL/1UL @33.10dBm

EGSM900 3DL/2UL @32.93dBm

EGSM900 2DL/3UL @31.15dBm

EGSM900 1DL/4UL @29.94dBm

DCS1800 4DL/1UL @30.35dBm

DCS1800 3DL/2UL @30.25dBm

GPRS data transfer (GNSS OFF)

DCS1800 2DL/3UL @30.18dBm DCS1800 1DL/4UL @29.93dBm

GSM850 1UL/4DL @32.53dBm

GSM850 2UL/3DL @32.34dBm

GSM850 3UL/2DL @30.28dBm

GSM850 4UL/1DL @29.09dBm

PCS1900 1UL/4DL @29.61dBm

PCS1900 2UL/3DL @29.48dBm

3.5

mA

4.5

mA

3.7

mA

22.0

mA

34.0

mA

22.0

mA

33.0

mA

29.0

mA

42.0

mA

30.0

mA

42.0

mA

385.0

mA

631.0

mA

730.0

mA

830.0

mA

255.0

mA

392.0

mA

527.0

mA

667.0

mA

232.0

mA

384.0

mA

441.0

mA

511.0

mA

174.0

mA

273.0

mA

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PCS1900 3UL/2DL @29.32dBm

PCS1900 4UL/1DL @29.19dBm

EGSM900 4DL/1UL @27.54dBm

EGSM900 3DL/2UL @27.38dBm

EGSM900 2DL/3UL @27.27dBm

EGSM900 1DL/4UL @27.17dBm

DCS1800 4DL/1UL @27.64dBm

DCS1800 3DL/2UL @27.45dBm

DCS1800 2DL/3UL @27.34dBm

EDGE data transfer (GNSS OFF)

DCS1800 1DL/4UL @27.29dBm GSM850 1UL/4DL @27.09dBm

GSM850 2UL/3DL @26.94dBm

GSM850 3UL/2DL @26.64dBm

GSM850 4UL/1DL @26.53dBm

PCS1900 1UL/4DL @25.65dBm

PCS1900 2UL/3DL @25.63dBm

PCS1900 3UL/2DL @25.54dBm

PCS1900 4UL/1DL @25.26dBm

WCDMA B1 HSDPA @22.45dBm

WCDMA B1 HSUPA @21.75dBm

WCDMA data transfer (GNSS OFF)

WCDMA B2 HSDPA @22.51dBm WCDMA B2 HSUPA @22. 14dBm WCDMA B5 HSDPA @22.41dBm

WCDMA B5 HSUPA @22.13dBm

WCDMA B8 HSDPA @21.34dBm

367.0

mA

465.0

mA

264.0

mA

368.0

mA

498.0

mA

634.0

mA

223.0

mA

333.0

mA

449.0

mA

573.0

mA

154.0

mA

245.0

mA

328.0

mA

416.0

mA

148.0

mA

232.0

mA

313.0

mA

401.0

mA

815.0

mA

804.0

mA

610.0

mA

594.0

mA

755.0

mA

775.0

mA

619.0

mA

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WCDMA B8 HSUPA @21.07dBm

LTE-FDD B1 @23.28dBm

LTE-FDD B2 @23.34dBm

LTE-FDD B3 @23.2dBm

LTE data transfer (GNSS OFF)

LTE-FDD B4 @22.9dBm LTE-FDD B5 @23.45dBm LTE-FDD B7 @22.84dBm

LTE-FDD B8 @22.92dBm

LTE-FDD B28 @23.23dBm

LTE-TDD B40 @23.3dBm

GSM850 PCL5 @32.66dBm

GSM voice call

EGSM900 PCL5 @32.59dBm DCS1800 PCL0 @29.72dBm

PCS1900 PCL0 @29.82dBm

WCDMA B1 @23.27dBm

WCDMA voice call

WCDMA B2 @23.38dBm WCDMA B5 @23.38dBm

WCDMA B8 @23.32dBm

634.0

mA

817.0

mA

803.0

mA

785.0

mA

774.0

mA

687.0

mA

843.0

mA

689.0

mA

804.0

mA

429.0

mA

228.0

mA

235.0

mA

178.0

mA

170.0

mA

687.0

mA

668.0

mA

592.0

mA

595.0

mA

Table 39: Current Consumption of EC25-J Mini PCIe

Parameter Description Conditions

AT+CFUN=0 (USB disconnected)

WCDMA PF=64 (USB disconnected)

IVBAT

Sleep state

WCDMA PF=128 (USB disconnected)

LTE-FDD PF=64 (USB disconnected)

Typ.

Unit

3.2

mA

4.3

mA

3.8

mA

5.0

mA

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LTE-FDD PF=128 (USB disconnected)

LTE-TDD PF=64 (USB disconnected)

LTE-TDD PF=128 (USB disconnected)

WCDMA PF=64 (USB disconnected)

WCDMA PF=64 (USB connected)

Idle state

LTE-FDD PF=64 (USB disconnected) LTE-FDD PF=64 (USB connected)

LTE-TDD PF=64 (USB disconnected)

LTE-TDD PF=64 (USB connected)

WCDMA B1 HSDPA @22.55dBm

WCDMA B1 HSUPA @22.25dBm

WCDMA B6 HSDPA @22.79dBm

WCDMA data transfer (GNSS OFF)

WCDMA B6 HSUPA @22.59dBm WCDMA B8 HSDPA @22.71dBm

WCDMA B8 HSUPA @22.63dBm

WCDMA B19 HSDPA @22.77dBm

WCDMA B19 HSUPA @22.53dBm

LTE-FDD B1 @23.15dBm

LTE-FDD B3 @23.29dBm

LTE data transfer (GNSS OFF)

LTE-FDD B8 @23.29dBm LTE-FDD B18 @23.82dBm LTE-FDD B19 @23.78dBm

LTE-FDD B26 @23.22dBm

WCDMA voice call

LTE-TDD B41 @22.95dBm WCDMA B1 @23.39dBm

4.4

mA

5.1

mA

4.4

mA

31.5

mA

43.5

mA

32.3

mA

45.4

mA

32.3

mA

43.3

mA

829.0

mA

848.2

mA

649.2

mA

661.4

mA

691.0

mA

700.0

mA

644.2

mA

657.6

mA

1045.0

mA

1070.0

mA

867.3

mA

947.7

mA

955.1

mA

924.9

mA

609.6

mA

969.6

mA

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LTE Standard Module Series EC25 Mini PCIe Hardware Design

692.3

mA

763.9

mA

682.1

mA

Table 40: Current Consumption of EC25-E Mini PCIe

Parameter Description Conditions

AT+CFUN=0 (USB disconnected)

GSM DRX=2 (USB disconnected)

GSM DRX=9 (USB disconnected)

WCDMA PF=64 (USB disconnected)

Sleep state

WCDMA PF=128 (USB disconnected)

LTE-FDD PF=64 (USB disconnected)

LTE-FDD PF=128 (USB disconnected)

LTE-TDD PF=64 (USB disconnected)

LTE-TDD PF=128 (USB disconnected)

IVBAT

GSM DRX=5 (USB disconnected)

GSM DRX=5 (USB connected)

WCDMA PF=64 (USB disconnected)

Idle state

WCDMA PF=64 (USB connected) LTE-FDD PF=64 (USB disconnected)

LTE-FDD PF=64 (USB connected)

LTE-TDD PF=64 (USB disconnected)

LTE-TDD PF=64 (USB connected)

GPRS data transfer (GNSS OFF)

EGSM900 4DL/1UL @33.08dBm EGSM900 3DL/2UL @31.03dBm

Typ.

Unit

3.9

mA

5.1

mA

4.3

mA

5.5

mA

4.8

mA

5.8

mA

5.0

mA

5.8

mA

4.9

mA

30.0

mA

43.0

mA

31.0

mA

45.0

mA

31.0

mA

44.0

mA

32.0

mA

44.0

mA

372.0

mA

626.0

mA

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EGSM900 2DL/3UL @29.86dBm

EGSM900 1DL/4UL @29.44dBm

DCS1800 4DL/1UL @30.39dBm

DCS1800 3DL/2UL @30.19dBm

DCS1800 2DL/3UL @30.02dBm

DCS1800 1DL/4UL @29.86dBm

EGSM900 4DL/1UL @27.59dBm

EGSM900 3DL/2UL @27.45dBm

EDGE data transfer (GNSS OFF)

EGSM900 2DL/3UL @27.31dBm EGSM900 1DL/4UL @27.14dBm DCS1800 4DL/1UL @26.24dBm DCS1800 3DL/2UL @26.13dBm

DCS1800 2DL/3UL @25.97dBm

DCS1800 1DL/4UL @25.82dBm

WCDMA B1 HSDPA @22.49dBm

WCDMA B1 HSUPA @21.87dBm

WCDMA data transfer (GNSS OFF)

WCDMA B5 HSDPA @22.66dBm WCDMA B5 HSUPA @21.99dBm

WCDMA B8 HSDPA @22.23dBm

WCDMA B8 HSUPA @21.68dBm

LTE-FDD B1 @23.12dBm

LTE data transfer (GNSS OFF)

LTE-FDD B3 @22.75dBm LTE-FDD B5 @22.92dBm LTE-FDD B7 @23.42dBm

LTE-FDD B8 @22.97dBm

706.0

mA

767.0

mA

262.0

mA

417.0

mA

564.0

mA

709.0

mA

233.0

mA

370.0

mA

500.0

mA

623.0

mA

224.0

mA

334.0

mA

440.0

mA

553.0

mA

798.0

mA

788.0

mA

781.0

mA

770.0

mA

655.0

mA

659.0

mA

940.0

mA

989.0

mA

962.0

mA

1188.0 mA

911.0

mA

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LTE-FDD B20 @22.51dBm

LTE-TDD B38 @22.58dBm

LTE-TDD B40 @22.31dBm

LTE-TDD B41 @22.03dBm

GSM voice call

EGSM900 PCL=5 @33.31dBm DCS1800 PCL=0 @29.48dBm

WCDMA B1 @23.18dBm

WCDMA voice call

WCDMA B5 @22.62dBm

WCDMA B8 @23.02dBm

946.0

mA

686.0

mA

576.0

mA

611.0

mA

367.0

mA

248.0

mA

868.0

mA

808.0

mA

728.0

mA

Table 41: Current Consumption of EC25-V Mini PCIe

Parameter Description Conditions

AT+CFUN=0 (USB disconnected)

Sleep state

LTE-FDD PF=64 (USB disconnected)

LTE-FDD PF=128 (USB disconnected)

IVBAT

LTE-FDD PF=64 (USB disconnected)

Idle state

LTE-FDD PF=64 (USB connected)

LTE data transfer (GNSS OFF)

LTE-FDD B4 @23.3dBm LTE-FDD B13 @22.13dBm

Table 42: Current Consumption of EC25-AF Mini PCIe

Parameter Description

IVBAT

Sleep state

Conditions AT+CFUN=0 (USB disconnected) WCDMA PF=64 (USB disconnected) WCDMA PF=128 (USB disconnected)

Typ.

Unit

3.4

mA

4.8

mA

4.3

mA

30.0

mA

42.0

mA

873.0

mA

638.0

mA

Typ.

Unit

2.2

mA

3.1

mA

2.8

mA

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LTE-FDD PF=64 (USB disconnected)

LTE-FDD PF=128 (USB disconnected)

WCDMA PF=64 (USB disconnected)

Idle state

WCDMA PF=64 (USB connected) LTE-FDD PF=64 (USB disconnected)

LTE-FDD PF=64 (USB connected)

WCDMA B2 HSDPA @22.63dBm

WCDMA B2 HSUPA @22.49dBm

WCDMA data transfer (GNSS OFF)

WCDMA B4 HSDPA @22.45dBm WCDMA B4 HSUPA @22.57dBm

WCDMA B5 HSDPA @22.49dBm

WCDMA B5 HSUPA @22.43dBm

LTE-FDD B2 @22.92dBm

LTE-FDD B4 @23.12dBm

LTE data transfer (GNSS OFF)

LTE-FDD B5 @22.98dBm LTE-FDD B12 @23.42dBm LTE-FDD B13 @22.92dBm LTE-FDD B14 @23.42dBm

LTE-FDD B66 @23.35dBm

LTE-FDD B71 @23.39dBm

WCDMA B2 @23.59dBm

WCDMA voice call

WCDMA B4 @23.47dBm

WCDMA B5 @23.46dBm

3.7

mA

3.1

mA

21.7

mA

32.5

mA

25.0

mA

38.0

mA

560.0

mA

564.0

mA

601.0

mA

610.0

mA

603.0

mA

617.0

mA

758.0

mA

770.0

mA

700.0

mA

808.0

mA

790.0

mA

795.0

mA

816.0

mA

801.0

mA

585.0

mA

610.0

mA

605.0

mA

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Table 43: Current Consumption of EC25-EUX Mini PCIe

Parameter Description Sleep state

IVBAT

Idle state

GPRS data transfer (GNSS OFF)

Conditions AT+CFUN=0 (USB disconnected) GSM DRX=2 (USB disconnected) GSM DRX=9 (USB disconnected) WCDMA PF=64 (USB disconnected) WCDMA PF=128 (USB disconnected) LTE-FDD PF=64 (USB disconnected) LTE-FDD PF=128 (USB disconnected) LTE-TDD PF=64 (USB disconnected) LTE-TDD PF=128 (USB disconnected) GSM DRX=5 (USB disconnected) GSM DRX=5 (USB connected) WCDMA PF=64 (USB disconnected) WCDMA PF=64 (USB connected) LTE-FDD PF=64 (USB disconnected) LTE-FDD PF=64 (USB connected) LTE-TDD PF=64 (USB disconnected) LTE-TDD PF=64 (USB connected) EGSM900 4DL/1UL @32.5dBm EGSM900 3DL/2UL @31.56dBm EGSM900 2DL/3UL @29.63dBm EGSM900 1DL/4UL @28.76dBm DCS1800 4DL/1UL @29.06dBm DCS1800 3DL/2UL @28.33dBm DCS1800 2DL/3UL @26.88dBm

Typ.

Unit

1.69

mA

2.59

mA

1.97

mA

2.52

mA

2.25

mA

3.01

mA

2.4

mA

3.08

mA

2.46

mA

18.51

mA

37.56

mA

20.5

mA

38.42

mA

19.29

mA

38.46

mA

19.41

mA

37.21

mA

293.0

mA

464.0

mA

534.5

mA

644.6

mA

182.5

mA

283.4

mA

368.3

mA

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EDGE data transfer (GNSS OFF)
WCDMA data transfer (GNSS OFF)
LTE data transfer (GNSS OFF)
GSM voice call WCDMA voice call

DCS1800 1DL/4UL @25.74dBm EGSM900 4DL/1UL @25.54dBm EGSM900 3DL/2UL @25.41dBm EGSM900 2DL/3UL @23.51dBm EGSM900 1DL/4UL @22.94dBm DCS1800 4DL/1UL @25.05dBm DCS1800 3DL/2UL @25.07dBm DCS1800 2DL/3UL @22.54dBm DCS1800 1DL/4UL @21.92dBm WCDMA B1 HSDPA @21.72dBm WCDMA B1 HSUPA @21.52dBm WCDMA B8 HSDPA @21.87dBm WCDMA B8 HSUPA @20.79dBm LTE-FDD B1 @20.81dBm LTE-FDD B3 @20.73dBm LTE-FDD B7 @20.04dBm LTE-FDD B8 @21.05dBm LTE-FDD B20 @21.01dBm LTE-FDD B28A @20.92dBm LTE-TDD B38 @20.65dBm LTE-TDD B40 @20.52dBm LTE-TDD B41 @20.64dBm EGSM900 PCL=5 @32.17dBm DCS1800 PCL=0 @29.09dBm WCDMA B1 @22.64dBm

455.8

mA

200.1

mA

343.4

mA

471.5

mA

607.8

mA

183.1

mA

291.0

mA

392.0

mA

502.2

mA

681.1

mA

728.0

mA

638.0

mA

636.0

mA

879.0

mA

955.4

mA

970.8

mA

815.3

mA

952.1

mA

1007.0 mA

458.3

mA

409.0

mA

451.4

mA

276.9

mA

174.3

mA

762.1

mA

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LTE Standard Module Series EC25 Mini PCIe Hardware Design

689.3

mA

Table 44: Current Consumption of EC25-AFX Mini PCIe

Parameter Description
Sleep state
IVBAT Idle state
WCDMA data transfer (GNSS OFF)

Conditions AT+CFUN=0 (USB disconnected) WCDMA PF=64 (USB disconnected) WCDMA PF=64 (USB connected) WCDMA PF=128 (USB disconnected) WCDMA PF=256 (USB disconnected) WCDMA PF=512 (USB disconnected) LTE-FDD PF=32 (USB disconnected) LTE-FDD PF=64 (USB disconnected) LTE-FDD PF=64 (USB connected) LTE-FDD PF=128 (USB disconnected) LTE-FDD PF=256 (USB disconnected) WCDMA PF=64 (USB disconnected) WCDMA PF=64 (USB connected) LTE-FDD PF=64 (USB disconnected) LTE-FDD PF=64 (USB connected) WCDMA B2 HSDPA @22.45dBm WCDMA B2 HSUPA @22.23dBm WCDMA B4 HSDPA @22.42dBm WCDMA B4 HSUPA @22.11dBm WCDMA B5 HSDPA @22.02dBm WCDMA B5 HSUPA @22.10dBm

Typ.

Unit

1.67

mA

2.51

mA

2.93

mA

2.16

mA

2.07

mA

1.88

mA

4.29

mA

3.04

mA

3.23

mA

2.39

mA

2.06

mA

22.0

mA

43.0

mA

22.0

mA

42.8

mA

691.0

mA

605.0

mA

628.0

mA

630.0

mA

618.0

mA

634.0

mA

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LTE data transfer (GNSS OFF)
WCDMA voice call

LTE-FDD B2 @23.01dBm LTE-FDD B4 @22.58dBm LTE-FDD B5 @23.2dBm LTE-FDD B12 @22.94dBm LTE-FDD B13 @23.18dBm LTE-FDD B14 @23.44dBm LTE-FDD B66 @23.2dBm LTE-FDD B71 @22.82dBm WCDMA B2 @23.27dBm WCDMA B4 @23.22dBm WCDMA B5 @23.02dBm

743.0

mA

816.0

mA

751.0

mA

825.0

mA

815.0

mA

849.0

mA

850.0

mA

788.0

mA

672.0

mA

663.0

mA

680.0

mA

Table 45: Current Consumption of EC25-MX Mini PCIe

Parameter Description

IVBAT

Sleep state

Conditions AT+CFUN=0 (USB disconnected) WCDMA PF=64 (USB disconnected) WCDMA PF=64 (USB connected) WCDMA PF=128 (USB disconnected) WCDMA PF=256 (USB disconnected) WCDMA PF=512 (USB disconnected) LTE-FDD PF=32 (USB disconnected) LTE-FDD PF=64 (USB disconnected) LTE-FDD PF=64 (USB connected) LTE-FDD PF=128 (USB disconnected) LTE-FDD PF=256 (USB disconnected)

Typ.

Unit

1.55

mA

2.82

mA

2.98

mA

2.33

mA

2.13

mA

1.97

mA

4.36

mA

3.14

mA

3.33

mA

2.55

mA

2.38

mA

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Idle state
WCDMA data transfer (GNSS OFF)
LTE data transfer (GNSS OFF)
WCDMA voice call

WCDMA PF=64 (USB disconnected) WCDMA PF=64 (USB connected) LTE-FDD PF=64 (USB disconnected) LTE-FDD PF=64 (USB connected) WCDMA B2 HSDPA @22.75dBm WCDMA B2 HSUPA @22.3dBm WCDMA B4 HSDPA @23.34dBm WCDMA B4 HSUPA @23.11dBm WCDMA B5 HSDPA @22.53dBm WCDMA B5 HSUPA @22.58dBm LTE-FDD B2 @23.09dBm LTE-FDD B4 @23.12dBm LTE-FDD B5 @22.28dBm LTE-FDD B7 @22.56dBm LTE-FDD B28 @22.41dBm LTE-FDD B66 @23.94dBm WCDMA B2 @23.97dBm WCDMA B4 @23.92dBm WCDMA B5 @23.00dBm

20.0

mA

41.1

mA

20.5

mA

40.7

mA

848.0

mA

818.0

mA

813.0

mA

774.0

mA

759.0

mA

717.0

mA

918.0

mA

933.0

mA

706.0

mA

1011.0 mA

793.0

mA

937.0

mA

967.0

mA

825.0

mA

844.0

mA

Table 46: Current Consumption of EC25-AUX Mini PCIe

Parameter Description Conditions

AT+CFUN=0 (USB disconnected)

IVBAT

Sleep state GSM DRX=2 (USB disconnected)

GSM DRX=9 (USB disconnected)

Typ.

Unit

1.9

mA

2.9

mA

2.4

mA

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WCDMA PF=64 (USB disconnected)

WCDMA PF=128 (USB disconnected)

LTE-FDD PF=64 (USB disconnected)

LTE-FDD PF=128 (USB disconnected)

LTE-TDD PF=64 (USB disconnected)

LTE-TDD PF=128 (USB disconnected)

GSM DRX=5 (USB disconnected)

GSM DRX=5 (USB connected)

WCDMA PF=64 (USB disconnected)

Idle state

WCDMA PF=64 (USB connected) LTE-FDD PF=64 (USB disconnected)

LTE-FDD PF=64 (USB connected)

LTE-TDD PF=64 (USB disconnected)

LTE-TDD PF=64 (USB connected)

GSM850 4DL/1UL @32.88dBm

GSM850 3DL/2UL @31.99dBm

GSM850 2DL/3UL @29.94dBm

GSM850 1DL/4UL @28.73dBm

GPRS data transfer (GNSS OFF)

EGSM900 4DL/1UL @33.75dBm EGSM900 3DL/2UL @32.18dBm EGSM900 2DL/3UL @29.90dBm

EGSM900 1DL/4UL @28.70dBm

DCS1800 4DL/1UL @30.02dBm

DCS1800 3DL/2UL @29.12dBm

DCS1800 2DL/3UL @26.98dBm

3.8

mA

3.4

mA

4.5

mA

3.9

mA

4.5

mA

3.7

mA

23.4

mA

43.4

mA

24.2

mA

45.6

mA

28.7

mA

43.7

mA

30.4

mA

43.9

mA

368.0

mA

565.5

mA

636.7

mA

733.7

mA

419.3

mA

591.5

mA

631.4

mA

725.3

mA

221.8

mA

319.6

mA

384.8

mA

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DCS1800 1DL/4UL @25.80dBm

PCS1900 4DL/1UL @30.22dBm

PCS1900 3DL/2UL @28.93dBm

PCS1900 2DL/3UL @27.00dBm

PCS1900 1DL/4UL @25.86dBm

GSM850 4DL/1UL @27.45dBm

GSM850 3DL/2UL @26.29dBm

GSM850 2DL/3UL @23.96dBm

GSM850 1DL/4UL @22.72dBm

EGSM900 4DL/1UL @27.63dBm

EGSM900 3DL/2UL @26.45dBm

EGSM900 2DL/3UL @24.27dBm

EDGE data transfer (GNSS OFF)

EGSM900 1DL/4UL @22.99dBm DCS1800 4DL/1UL @26.55dBm

DCS1800 3DL/2UL @25.90dBm

DCS1800 2DL/3UL @23.91dBm

DCS1800 1DL/4UL @22.61dBm

PCS1900 4DL/1UL @26.67dBm

PCS1900 3DL/2UL @25.88dBm

PCS1900 2DL/3UL @23.85dBm

PCS1900 1DL/4UL @22.73dBm

WCDMA B1 HSDPA @21.54dBm

WCDMA data transfer (GNSS OFF)

WCDMA B1 HSUPA @21.82dBm WCDMA B2 HSDPA @22.10dBm

WCDMA B2 HSUPA @21.84dBm

468.3

mA

243.2

mA

336.9

mA

398.3

mA

478.0

mA

253.6

mA

389.8

mA

515.4

mA

647.6

mA

257.2

mA

399.1

mA

515.3

mA

642.0

mA

196.7

mA

304.4

mA

408.8

mA

524.3

mA

194.7

mA

299.1

mA

399.7

mA

510.1

mA

679.4

mA

721.1

mA

723.0

mA

708.6

mA

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WCDMA B5 HSDPA @23.27dBm

WCDMA B5 HSUPA @22.93dBm

WCDMA B8 HSDPA @21.70dBm

WCDMA B8 HSUPA @21.12dBm

LTE-FDD B1 @23.50dBm

LTE-FDD B2 @22.95dBm

LTE-FDD B3 @23.27dBm

LTE data transfer (GNSS OFF)

LTE-FDD B4 @23.28dBm LTE-FDD B5 @23.09dBm LTE-FDD B7 @23.09dBm

LTE-FDD B8 @23.64dBm

LTE-FDD B28 @22.79dBm

LTE-TDD B40 @23.70dBm

GSM850 PCL5 @32.75dBm

GSM voice call

EGSM900 PCL5 @33.53dBm DCS1800 PCL0 @30.03dBm

PCS1900 PCL0 @29.94dBm

WCDMA B1 @23.75dBm

WCDMA voice call

WCDMA B2 @23.07dBm WCDMA B5 @23.31dBm

WCDMA B8 @22.65dBm

672.6

mA

672.0

mA

667.9

mA

674.5

mA

963.9

mA

941.7

mA

856.4

mA

817.1

mA

724.5

mA

945.2

mA

888.3

mA

964.5

mA

428.9

mA

346.9

mA

385.3

mA

210.2

mA

219.6

mA

785.1

mA

804.5

mA

701.8

mA

739.7

mA

Table 47: Current Consumption of EC25-EU Mini PCIe Parameter Description Conditions
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AT+CFUN=0 (USB disconnected)

GSM DRX=2 (USB disconnected)

GSM DRX=9 (USB disconnected)

WCDMA PF=64 (USB disconnected)

Sleep state

WCDMA PF=128 (USB disconnected)

LTE-FDD PF=64 (USB disconnected)

LTE-FDD PF=128 (USB disconnected)

LTE-TDD PF=64 (USB disconnected)

LTE-TDD PF=128 (USB disconnected)

GSM DRX=5 (USB disconnected)

GSM DRX=5 (USB connected)

WCDMA PF=64 (USB disconnected)

IVBAT

WCDMA PF=64 (USB connected)

Idle state

LTE-FDD PF=64 (USB disconnected)

LTE-FDD PF=64 (USB connected)

LTE-TDD PF=64 (USB disconnected)

LTE-TDD PF=64 (USB connected)

EGSM900 4DL/1UL @32.54dBm

EGSM900 3DL/2UL @31.96dBm

EGSM900 2DL/3UL @29.59dBm

GPRS data transfer (GNSS OFF)

EGSM900 1DL/4UL @28.34dBm DCS1800 4DL/1UL @29.63dBm

DCS1800 3DL/2UL @28.59dBm

DCS1800 2DL/3UL @26.62dBm

DCS1800 1DL/4UL @25.29dBm

3.4

mA

5.2

mA

4.1

mA

4.9

mA

4.4

mA

5.3

mA

4.6

mA

5.3

mA

4.5

mA

23.3

mA

35.4

mA

23.9

mA

36.3

mA

24.1

mA

36.4

mA

24.1

mA

36.3

mA

379.0

mA

610.0

mA

654.0

mA

734.0

mA

236.0

mA

343.0

mA

413.0

mA

498.0

mA

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EGSM900 4DL/1UL @27.51dBm

EGSM900 3DL/2UL @27.23dBm

EDGE data transfer (GNSS OFF)

EGSM900 2DL/3UL @27.08dBm EGSM900 1DL/4UL @26.81dBm DCS1800 4DL/1UL @26.29dBm DCS1800 3DL/2UL @26.18dBm

DCS1800 2DL/3UL @26.05dBm

DCS1800 1DL/4UL @25.35dBm

WCDMA B1 HSDPA @22.01dBm

WCDMA data transfer (GNSS OFF)

WCDMA B1 HSUPA @22.79dBm WCDMA B8 HSDPA @22.21dBm

WCDMA B8 HSUPA @22.04dBm

LTE-FDD B1 @23.63dBm

LTE-FDD B3 @22.78dBm

LTE-FDD B7 @22.31dBm

LTE data transfer (GNSS OFF)

LTE-FDD B8 @23.35dBm LTE-FDD B20 @22.71dBm LTE-FDD B28A @21.79dBm

LTE-TDD B38 @22.85dBm

LTE-TDD B40 @22.96dBm

LTE-TDD B41 @22.69dBm

GSM voice call

EGSM900 PCL=5 @32.80dBm DCS1800 PCL=0 @29.51dBm

WCDMA voice WCDMA B1 @22.96dBm

call

WCDMA B8 @23.21dBm

234.0

mA

372.0

mA

501.0

mA

628.0

mA

199.0

mA

309.0

mA

415.0

mA

503.0

mA

755.0

mA

776.0

mA

670.6

mA

692.6

mA

918.7

mA

914.0

mA

985.2

mA

886.5

mA

909.1

mA

898.1

mA

587.8

mA

460.6

mA

571.2

mA

370.0

mA

221.0

mA

829.5

mA

752.9

mA

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Table 48: GNSS Current Consumption of EC25 Mini PCIe Series Module

Parameter Description Conditions

IVBAT (GNSS)

Searching

Cold start @Passive Antenna

(AT+CFUN=0) Lost state @Passive Antenna

Instrument environment

Tracking (AT+CFUN=0)

Open Sky @Passive Antenna

Open Sky @Active Antenna

Typ.

Unit

75.0

mA

74.0

mA

44.0

mA

53.0

mA

58.0

mA

6.7. Thermal Consideration
In order to achieve better performance of the module, it is recommended to comply with the following principles for thermal consideration:
 On customers' PCB design, please keep placement of the PCI Express Mini Card away from heating sources.
 Do not place components on the PCB area where the module is mounted, in order to facilitate adding of heatsink.
 Do not apply solder mask on the PCB area where the module is mounted, so as to ensure better heat dissipation performance.
 The reference ground of the area where the module is mounted should be complete, and add ground vias as many as possible for better heat dissipation.
 Add a heatsink on the top of the module and the heatsink should be designed with as many fins as possible to increase heat dissipation area. Meanwhile, a thermal pad with high thermal conductivity should be used between the heatsink and module.
 Add a thermal pad with appropriate thickness at the bottom of the module to conduct the heat to PCB.
The following figure shows the referenced heatsink design.

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Figure 18: Referenced Heatsink Design
NOTES 1. The module offers the best performance when the internal BB chip stays below 105°C. When the
maximum temperature of the BB chip reaches or exceeds 105°C, the module works normal but provides reduced performance (such as RF output power, data rate, etc.). When the maximum BB chip temperature reaches or exceeds 115°C, the module will disconnect from the network, and it will recover to network connected state after the maximum temperature falls below 115°C. Therefore, the thermal design should be maximally optimized to make sure the maximum BB chip temperature always maintains below 105°C. Customers can execute AT+QTEMP command and get the maximum BB chip temperature from the first returned value. 2. For more detailed guidelines on thermal design, please refer to document [4].

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7 Dimensions and Packaging

7.1. General Description
This chapter mainly describes mechanical dimensions as well as packaging specification of EC25 Mini PCIe module. All dimensions are measured in millimeter (mm), and the dimensional tolerances are ±0.05mm unless otherwise specified.

7.2. Mechanical Dimensions of EC25 Mini PCIe

8.25±0.10 5.45±0.10 6.38±0.10
6.35±0.10

30.00±0.15 24.20±0.20 3x3.00±0.10

5.98±0.10 2x2.60±0.1

0.61±0.05 2.35±0.10

34.30±0.20

48.05±0.20

4.90±0.20

50.95±0.15 1.40±0.10 9.90±0.10

4.00±0.10 Pin1

10.35±0.10

Top View

Pin51

7.26±0.10 1.00±0.10 Side View

Figure 19: Mechanical Dimensions of EC25 Mini PCIe

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7.3. Standard Dimensions of Mini PCI Express
The following figure shows the standard dimensions of Mini PCI Express. Please refer to document [1] for Detail A and Detail B.

Figure 20: Standard Dimensions of Mini PCI Express

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Figure 21: Dimensions of the Mini PCI Express Connector (Molex 679105700)
7.4. Packaging Specifications
EC25 Mini PCIe modules are packaged in a tray. Each tray contains 10 modules. The smallest package of EC25 Mini PCIe contains 100 modules.

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8 Appendix A References

Table 49: Related Documents

SN

Document Name

Remark

[1]

PCI Express Mini Card Electromechanical Specification Revision 1.2

PCI Express Mini Card Electromechanical Specification

[2]

Quectel_LTE_Standard_AT_Commands_ Manual

AT commands manual for LTE Standard modules

[3]

Quectel_LTE_Standard_GNSS_Application_Note

GNSS application note for LTE Standard modules

[4]

Quectel_LTE_Module_Thermal_Design_Guide

Thermal design guide for LTE standard, LTE-A and Automotive modules

Table 50: Terms and Abbreviations

Abbreviation AMR bps BT CS CTS DC-HSPA+ DFOTA DL DTE DTR EFR

Description Adaptive Multi-rate Bits Per Second Bluetooth Coding Scheme Clear to Send Dual-carrier High Speed Packet Access Delta Firmware Upgrade Over-The-Air Down Link Data Terminal Equipment Data Terminal Ready Enhanced Full Rate

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EMI ESD ESR FDD FR GLONASS GMSK GNSS GPS GSM HR HSPA HSUPA kbps LED LTE Mbps MCU ME MIMO MMS MO MT NMEA PCM

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Electro Magnetic Interference Electrostatic Discharge Equivalent Series Resistance Frequency Division Duplexing Full Rate GLObalnaya Navigatsionnaya Sputnikovaya Sistema, the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System Gaussian Minimum Shift Keying Global Navigation Satellite System Global Positioning System Global System for Mobile Communications Half Rate High Speed Packet Access High Speed Uplink Packet Access Kilo Bits Per Second Light Emitting Diode Long-Term Evolution Million Bits Per Second Micro Control Unit Mobile Equipment Multiple-Input Multiple-Output Multimedia Messaging Service Mobile Originated Mobile Terminated National Marine Electronics Association Pulse Code Modulation

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PDA PDU POS PPP RF RTS Rx SIMO SMS TX TVS UART UL URC USB (U)SIM WCDMA WLAN

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Personal Digital Assistant Protocol Data Unit Point of Sale Point-to-Point Protocol Radio Frequency Ready To Send Receive Single Input Multiple Output Short Message Service Transmitting Direction Transient Voltage Suppressor Universal Asynchronous Receiver & Transmitter Uplink Unsolicited Result Code Universal Serial Bus (Universal) Subscriber Identification Module Wideband Code Division Multiple Access Wireless Local Area Networks

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