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- Page 1 BC68-TE-B User Guide NB-IoT Module Series Rev. BC68-TE-B_User_Guide_V1.0 Date: 2017-11-24 Status: Released www.quectel.com...
- Page 2 QUECTEL OFFERS THE INFORMATION AS A SERVICE TO ITS CUSTOMERS. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IS BASED UPON CUSTOMERS’ REQUIREMENTS. QUECTEL MAKES EVERY EFFORT TO ENSURE THE QUALITY OF THE INFORMATION IT MAKES AVAILABLE. QUECTEL DOES NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTY AS TO THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN, AND DOES NOT ACCEPT ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY INJURY, LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED BY USE OF OR RELIANCE UPON THE INFORMATION.
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Page 3: About The Document
NB-IoT Module Series BC68-TE-B User Guide About the Document History Revision Date Author Description 2017-11-24 Brooke Initial BC68-TE-B_User_Guide 2 / 22... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Arduino Interface Definition ....................11 Operation Procedures ........................12 3.1. Operation Procedures with Single Board ................12 3.1.1. Interface Diagram of Using BC68-TE-B Alone ............. 12 3.1.2. Operation Procedures of Using BC68-TE-B Alone ............13 3.2. Operation Procedures with Multi Boards ................13 3.2.1. - Page 5 TABLE 1: KEY FEATURES OF BC68-TE-B ......................8 TABLE 2: INTERFACES OF BC68-TE-B ......................10 TABLE 3: PIN CONNECTION BETWEEN BC68-TE-B AND STM32-L476RG MCU ........16 TABLE 4: ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS ....................18 TABLE 5: OPERATING AND STORAGE TEMPERATURES ................18 TABLE 6: RELATED DOCUMENTS ........................
- Page 6 FIGURE 8: STM32-NUCLEO MODIFICATION DIAGRAM (BOTTOM VIEW) ..........15 FIGURE 9: ST-LINK INTERFACE DISPLAYED ON PC ..................16 FIGURE 10: PIN CONNECTION BETWEEN BC68-TE-B AND STM32-L476RG MCU ........17 FIGURE 11: DIMENSIONS OF BC68-TE-B (TOP VIEW) ................. 20 FIGURE 12: TOP VIEW OF THE BC68-TE-B ....................21 FIGURE 13: BOTTOM VIEW OF THE BC68-TE-B ...................
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Page 7: Introduction
If not so, Quectel assumes no liability for the customers’ failure to comply with these precautions. - Page 8 NB-IoT Module Series BC68-TE-B User Guide Your cellular terminal or mobile contains a transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and transmits radio frequency energy. RF interference can occur if it is used close to TV set, radio, computer or other electric equipment.
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Page 9: Product Concept
BC68-TE-B is a NB-IoT evaluation board which supports Arduino interface. Designed in 74.0mm × 70.0mm × 1.6mm form factor, BC68-TE-B can be used either alone or in conjunction with STM32 Nucleo-64 development board, in order to develop and debug applications for communication with mobile network operators’... -
Page 10: Functional Diagram
When the temperature returns to the normal operating temperature levels, the module will meet 3GPP specifications again. 2.2. Functional Diagram The following figure shows a block diagram of BC68-TE-B. DC-DC U201 LDO U203... -
Page 11: Interface Distribution Diagram
NB-IoT Module Series BC68-TE-B User Guide 2.3. Interface Distribution Diagram The following figure shows an interface distribution diagram of BC68-TE-B. Figure 2: Interface Distribution Diagram of BC68-TE-B The table below shows the description of BC68-TE-B interfaces. Table 2: Interfaces of BC68-TE-B... -
Page 12: Arduino Interface Definition
Used to indicate network status J101, J103, J105, J106, Used to test the basic functionalities of BC68 Test Points J201 module 2.4. Arduino Interface Definition The following figure shows the Arduino interface definition of BC68-TE-B. Figure 3: Arduino Interface Definition BC68-TE-B_User_Guide 11 / 22... -
Page 13: Operation Procedures
NB-IoT applications based on BC68-TE-B. Meanwhile, it can also be used in conjunction with an STM32 Nucleo-64 development board via Arduino interface to develop NB-IoT applications based on STM32. The following part describes the two ways of using BC68-TE-B in detail. 3.1. Operation Procedures with Single Board This section elaborates the operation procedures of using the BC68-TE-B alone. -
Page 14: Operation Procedures Of Using Bc68-Te-B Alone
Switch “UART_SWITCH” to “MAIN UART TO USB” state; Connect the J301 with PC via Micro USB cable. After turning on BC68-TE-B, UART port information will be shown on device manager of PC. CH A is the main port and can be used for AT command communication and firmware upgrading. -
Page 15: Interface Diagram Of Using Multi Boards
NB-IoT Module Series BC68-TE-B User Guide 3.2.1. Interface Diagram of Using Multi Boards Figure 6: Interface Diagram of Using Multi Boards Figure 7: STM32-Nucleo Interface Diagram (Top View) BC68-TE-B_User_Guide 14 / 22... -
Page 16: Operation Procedures Of Using Multi Boards
Switch “UART_SWITCH” to “MAIN UART TO MCU” state; Connect Arduino interface to STM32-Nucleo board, and connect J305, J306, J307 and J308 of BC68-TE-B to CN5, CN6, CN8 and CN9 respectively. Connect CN1 of STM32-Nucleo board with PC via Mini USB cable. After powering on BC68 module, device information will be shown on the device manager of PC. -
Page 17: Description Of Pin Connection
NB-IoT Module Series BC68-TE-B User Guide Figure 9: ST-LINK Interface Displayed on PC 3.2.3. Description of Pin Connection The table below shows the pin connection between BC68-TE-B and STM32-L476RG MCU. Table 3: Pin Connection between BC68-TE-B and STM32-L476RG MCU MCU (Morpho) Arduino... -
Page 18: Figure 10: Pin Connection Between Bc68-Te-B And Stm32-L476Rg Mcu
NB-IoT Module Series BC68-TE-B User Guide The following figure shows the pin connection between BC68-TE-B and STM32-L476RG MCU. Figure 10: Pin Connection between BC68-TE-B and STM32-L476RG MCU BC68-TE-B_User_Guide 17 / 22... -
Page 19: Electrical And Reliability
NB-IoT Module Series BC68-TE-B User Guide Electrical and Reliability 4.1. Absolute Maximum Ratings Absolute maximum ratings for power supply and voltage on digital and analog pins of the BC68 module are listed in the following table. Table 4: Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Min. - Page 20 NB-IoT Module Series BC68-TE-B User Guide Storage Temperature Range º C NOTES Within operation temperature range, the module is 3GPP compliant. Within extended temperature range, the module remains the ability to establish and maintain an SMS, data transmission, etc. There is no unrecoverable malfunction. There are also no effects on radio spectrum and no harm to radio network.
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Page 21: Mechanical Dimensions
NB-IoT Module Series BC68-TE-B User Guide Mechanical Dimensions This chapter describes the mechanical dimensions of BC68-TE-B. All dimensions are measured in mm. The tolerances for dimensions are ± 0.15mm. 5.1. Mechanical Dimensions of BC68-TE-B Figure 11: Dimensions of BC68-TE-B (Top View) -
Page 22: Design Effect Drawings Of Bc68-Te-B
Figure 12: Top View of the BC68-TE-B Figure 13: Bottom View of the BC68-TE-B NOTE These are design effect drawings of BC68-TE-B. For more accurate pictures, please refer to the BC68-TE-B that you get from Quectel. BC68-TE-B_User_Guide 21 / 22... -
Page 23: Appendix A References
NB-IoT Module Series BC68-TE-B User Guide Appendix A References Table 6: Related Documents Document Name Remark Quectel_BC68_Hardware_Design BC68 hardware design Table 7: Terms and Abbreviations Abbreviation Description Microcontroller Unit NB-IoT Narrow Band Internet of Things UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver & Transmitter...
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