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- Page 1 User Guide AirPrime Q26 Carrier Board 4117783 December 19, 2016...
- Page 2 Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or be totally lost. Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such as the Sierra Wireless modem are used in a normal manner with a well-constructed network, the Sierra Wireless modem should not be used in situations where failure to transmit or receive data could result in damage of any kind to the user or any other party, including but not limited to personal injury, death, or loss of property.
- Page 3 This product may contain technology developed by or for Sierra Wireless Inc. ® This product includes technology licensed from QUALCOMM This product is manufactured or sold by Sierra Wireless Inc. or its affiliates under one or more patents licensed from InterDigital Group and MMP Portfolio Licensing. Copyright ©...
- Page 4 User Guide Document History Version Date Updates July 30, 2015 Creation Added: 6 Packaging 7.4 Component Placement August 13, 2015 Updated: 4.2.1 PCM Voltage Level Shifter Selection 7.3 Mechanical Drawings Added compatibility information for Q2698 Updated: September 14, 2015 ...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ....................9 2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ................. 10 2.1. Physical Dimension ......................10 2.2. Operating Voltage ......................10 2.3. Power Supply Output....................... 11 2.4. Operating Temperature ....................11 2.5. General Features ......................12 2.6. Interfaces ......................... 15 2.7. Test Points ........................ - Page 6 User Guide 7. REFERENCES ....................34 7.1. Reference Documents ..................... 34 7.2. Schematic Diagram ......................35 7.3. Mechanical Drawings ...................... 36 7.4. Component Placement ....................38 4117783 Rev 6.0 December 19, 2016...
- Page 7 List of Figures Figure 1. Q26 Carrier Board ......................9 Figure 2. Test Point Locations ......................17 Figure 3. PCM Voltage Level Shifter ....................28 Figure 4. Optional Components Placement..................28 Figure 5. R305 Configuration on the Q26 Carrier Board ..............29 Figure 6.
- Page 8 List of Tables Table 1. Physical Dimension ......................10 Table 2. Operating Voltage ......................10 Table 3. VCC_2V8 and VCC_1V8 on the Q26 Modules ............... 11 Table 4. VGPIO on the HL6 and HL8 Modules ................11 Table 5. Operating Temperature ....................11 Table 6.
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Page 9: Introduction
Likewise, the Q2686, Q2687, Q2686 Refreshed, Q2687 Refreshed will be collectively referred to as “Q268xx”, AirPrime Q26 variants as “Q26”, and the Q26 Carrier Board to “Q26CB” in this document. For more information regarding AirPrime Q26, and HL6 and HL8 modules, refer to the specific product technical specifications listed in section 7.1 Reference Documents. -
Page 10: General Description
2. General Description 2.1. Physical Dimension The following table shows the physical dimension of the Q26 module and the Q26 Carrier Board. Table 1. Physical Dimension Dimension Q268xx Q2698 Q26 Carrier Board* Length 40 mm 40 mm 40 mm Width 32.2 mm 32.2 mm 32.2 mm... -
Page 11: Power Supply Output
User Guide General Description 2.3. Power Supply Output The power supply output can be used to pull up signals such as IOs, as well as act as a voltage references for the ADC interface. The Q26 modules have two digital power supply outputs – VCC_2V8 (pin 10) and VCC_1V8 (pin 5); while the HL6 and HL8 modules only have one –... -
Page 12: General Features
User Guide General Description 2.5. General Features Table 6. General Features Q26 Carrier Q26 Carrier Board with Feature Q268xx Q2698 Board with HL6528, HL8548 HL6528RD The Q268xx The Q2698 Complete body Complete body embedded module embedded module shielding (Q26 shielding (Q26 Shielding has complete body has complete body... - Page 13 User Guide General Description Q26 Carrier Q26 Carrier Board with Feature Q268xx Q2698 Board with HL6528, HL8548 HL6528RD Coding EGPRS schemes: multislot class CS1 to CS4 (GPRS) Multislot class 2 MCS 5 to supported EGPRS MCS 9 ...
- Page 14 User Guide General Description Q26 Carrier Q26 Carrier Board with Feature Q268xx Q2698 Board with HL6528, HL8548 HL6528RD SMS MT, MO CS and PS support SMS saving to SIM card or ME storage SMS reading SMS class 0,1 from SIM card and 2...
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Page 15: Interfaces
User Guide General Description Q26 Carrier Q26 Carrier Board with Feature Q268xx Q2698 Board with HL6528, HL8548 HL6528RD Dual SIM Single Standby with Dual SIM Dual fast network Standby support switching 1.8V/3.0V capability support for 1.8V/3V support 1.8V/3V SIM SIM1... -
Page 16: Test Points
User Guide General Description Q26 Carrier Board with Q26 Carrier Board with Interface HL6528, HL6528RD HL8548 Analog Audio Digital Audio (PCM) * USB 2.0 General Purpose IO Keyboard Serial Interface (SPI) ... -
Page 17: Figure 2. Test Point Locations
User Guide General Description Q26 Carrier Board Signal Name Group Designation Remark Test Point Number Only supported with an TP278 SP1_SRDY Debug HL6528 and HL6528RD module Figure 2. Test Point Locations 4117783 Rev 6.0 December 19, 2016... -
Page 18: Pin Mapping
3. Pin Mapping The following table lists the pin assignment mapping of the Q26 Carrier Board and the HL6528, HL6528RD and HL8548 modules (which are inserted in the Snap-in Socket on the Carrier Board); as well as indicates restrictions or limitations on the signals/pins, if any. The pin number specified in the table below refers to the corresponding pin number on the board-to-board connector (CN301) of the Q26 Carrier Board, while signal names refer to the module’s signal name. - Page 19 User Guide Pin Mapping Q26 Carrier Board with CN301 Q26 Carrier Board with Q268xx Signal Name Q2698 Signal Name HL6528, HL6528RD Compatibility Notes Pin # HL8548 Signal Name Signal Name BOOT BOOT LED0 LED0 Not supported ~RESET ~RESET RESET_IN RESET_IN_N ON/~OFF ON/~OFF PWR_ON...
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Page 20: Table 9. Pin Mapping
User Guide Pin Mapping Q26 Carrier Board with CN301 Q26 Carrier Board with Q268xx Signal Name Q2698 Signal Name HL6528, HL6528RD Compatibility Notes Pin # HL8548 Signal Name Signal Name MIC1P MIC1P MIC_P Only supported in the HL6528 SPK2N SPK2N SPKR_N Only supported in the HL6528 A1*/Reserved... - Page 21 User Guide Pin Mapping Q26 Carrier Board with CN301 Q26 Carrier Board with Q268xx Signal Name Q2698 Signal Name HL6528, HL6528RD Compatibility Notes Pin # HL8548 Signal Name Signal Name ROW2/GPIO11 ROW2/GPIO11 Not supported ROW1/GPIO10 ROW1/GPIO10 Not supported ROW0/GPIO9 ROW0/GPIO9 Not supported ~CT125-RI/GPIO42 ~CT125-RI/GPIO42...
- Page 22 User Guide Pin Mapping Q26 Carrier Board with CN301 Q26 Carrier Board with Q268xx Signal Name Q2698 Signal Name HL6528, HL6528RD Compatibility Notes Pin # HL8548 Signal Name Signal Name D12*/Reserved Reserved Not supported D4*/Reserved Reserved Not supported D11*/Reserved Reserved Not supported D5*/Reserved Reserved...
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Page 23: Features Configuration And Limitations
4. Features Configuration and Limitations The following sub-sections describes the adjustments or configuration needed to ensure full compatibility when using the Q26 Carrier Board in an existing design. 4.1. Hardware Features 4.1.1. Antenna The Q26 Carrier Board only supports UFL/SMA and RF pad antenna connectors; it does not support Precidip antenna connectors. -
Page 24: Serial Interface
User Guide Features Configuration and Limitations Additionally, all HL6 and HL8 GPIOs have an output voltage of 1.8 V. To compensate for this, level shifters are incorporated into the Q26 Carrier Board to match the Q26 module’s GPIO output voltage. The level shifter used in the Q26 Carrier Board contains an auto-sense translator which quickly transforms an input driver to an output driver and vice versa. -
Page 25: Usb 2.0
Q26 Carrier Board because the HL6528 and HL6528RD already includes a built-in internal bias voltage; the HL8548 does not support analog audio. Note: Sierra Wireless does not recommend using single-ended audio as the DTMF noise floor is typically high when using the Q26 Carrier Board. 4.1.10.2. -
Page 26: Power On Signal
User Guide Features Configuration and Limitations 4.1.13. Power ON Signal The HL6 and HL8 modules have an active low power ON signal pin, while Q26 modules have an active high power ON signal. An inverter is added to the Q26 Carrier Board to reverse the polarity of the signal. -
Page 27: Bat_Rtc
User Guide Features Configuration and Limitations 4.1.17. BAT_RTC As shown in the table below, the voltage range varies between Q26 modules, and the HL6 and HL8 modules. Additional circuitry has been added on the Q26 Carrier Board to protect it from overvoltage input. -
Page 28: Optional Pad Configuration
User Guide Features Configuration and Limitations 4.2. Optional Pad Configuration 4.2.1. PCM Voltage Level Shifter Selection Because the voltage level output of the PCM varies between the HL6528, HL6528RD and HL8548 (with the HL6528 and HL6528RD having 2.8 V, and the HL8548 having 1.8 V), optional component configuration is made available in the Q26 Carrier Board. -
Page 29: Led0
User Guide Features Configuration and Limitations 4.2.2. LED0 FLASH-LED indicates the GSM activity status of the modules inside the Snap-in Socket on the Q26 Carrier Board and can also be used to drive an LED. Application designers have the option of selecting to use GPIO4 for concurrent common GPIO use and FLASH-LED. -
Page 30: Using The Q26 Carrier Board
5. Using the Q26 Carrier Board To install the AirPrime Q26 Carrier Board, follow these steps. 1. Plug the Q26 Carrier Board into the application. Insert an HL6528, HL6528RD or HL8548 embedded module into the Snap-in Socket on the Q26 Carrier Board. Ensure that the polarity mark on the embedded module is aligned with the polarity mark on the Snap-in Socket. - Page 31 User Guide Using the Q26 Carrier Board 2. Press the cover down on the embedded module and Snap-in Socket. Again, ensure that the polarity mark of the cover is aligned with the polarity mark of the embedded module and Snap-in Socket. Polarity mark on the module should align with this Polarity mark on the module (black dot) Note:...
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Page 32: Packaging
6. Packaging Q26 Carrier Boards are packed in plastic trays, with each plastic tray containing 100 pieces of the carrier board as shown in Figure 6. Figure 6. Q26 Carrier Boards in Plastic Trays Note that a protective plastic tape is affixed to the Snap-in Socket (as shown in Figure 7) to prevent the Snap-in Socket’s pins from becoming deformed. -
Page 33: Figure 8. Plastic Trays Packed In A Pizza Box
User Guide Packaging The plastic trays are then packed in pizza boxes. Figure 8. Plastic Trays Packed in a Pizza Box Note: The snap-in cover is not included in the packaging, and must be ordered separately. 4117783 Rev 6.0 December 19, 2016... -
Page 34: References
7. References 7.1. Reference Documents AirPrime Q2686 Refreshed Product Technical Specification & Customer Design Guidelines Reference number: 4111963 AirPrime Q2687 Refreshed Product Technical Specification & Customer Design Guidelines Reference number: 4111964 AirPrime Q2698 Product Technical Specification & Customer Design Guidelines Reference number: 4111754 AirPrime HL6528x Product Technical Specification Reference number: 4114016... -
Page 35: Schematic Diagram
User Guide References 7.2. Schematic Diagram Figure 9. Schematic Diagram 4117783 Rev 6.0 December 19, 2016... -
Page 36: Mechanical Drawings
User Guide References 7.3. Mechanical Drawings Note: The following drawings show the Q26 Carrier Board with a mounted snap-in cover. Figure 10. Top View Figure 11. Bottom View 4117783 Rev 6.0 December 19, 2016... -
Page 37: Figure 12. Circuit Card Assembly
User Guide References Figure 12. Circuit Card Assembly 4117783 Rev 6.0 December 19, 2016... -
Page 38: Component Placement
User Guide References 7.4. Component Placement Component Placement – Top View Figure 13. 4117783 Rev 6.0 December 19, 2016... -
Page 39: Figure 14. Component Placement - Bottom View
User Guide References Component Placement – Bottom View Figure 14. 4117783 Rev 6.0 December 19, 2016...
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