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SimCom SIM5320AL User Manual

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  • Page 1 SIM5320AL_User_Manual...
  • Page 2 Contains FCC ID: UDV-1403022014008 must be used. General Notes SIMCom offers this information as a service to its customers, to support application and engineering efforts that use the products designed by SIMCom. The information provided is based upon requirements specifically provided to SIMCom by the customers. SIMCom has not undertaken any independent search for additional relevant information, including any information that may be in the customer’s possession.
  • Page 3 Smart Machine Smart Decision Copyright This document contains proprietary technical information which is the property of SIMCom Limited, copying of this document and giving it to others and the using or communication of the contents thereof, are forbidden without express authority. Offenders are liable to the payment of damages. All rights reserved in the event of grant of a patent or the registration of a utility model or design.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    3.2.1 Power on Sequence.........................26 3.2.2 Power off Sequence........................28 3.3 UART Interface............................. 29 3.3.1 Pin Description..........................30 3.3.2 Application Guide...........................31 3.4 Audio Interfaces (For SIM5320AL only）...................32 3.4.1 Pin Description..........................32 3.4.2 Design Guide..........................32 3.4.3 Audio Parameter Characteristic......................34 3.5 USIM Interface............................35 3.5.1 Pin description..........................
  • Page 5 5.2.2 Minimize Power Consumption.......................54 5.3 Current Consumption..........................55 5.4 EMC and ESD Notes..........................56 6 Guide for Production..........................57 6.1 Top and Bottom View of SIM5320AL....................57 6.2 Typical Solder Reflow Profile......................57 6.3 Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)......................58 6.4 Stencil Foil Design Recommendation....................58 6.5 Recommended Pad Design........................
  • Page 6 Smart Machine Smart Decision Table Index Table 1: General Feature..............................10 Table 2: Pin definition............................... 14 Table 3: Pin description..............................15 Table 4: Pin description..............................20 Table 5: Power on timing..............................25 Table 6: Power off timing..............................26 Table 7: Pin description..............................28 Table 8: Logic level................................
  • Page 7 Smart Machine Smart Decision Table 43: SIM5320AL GPIOs list............................. 58 Table 44: Digital I/O characteristics..........................58 Table 45: Related documents.............................59 Table 46: Terms and Abbreviations........................... 60 Table 47: Safety caution..............................63 SIM5320AL_User Manual_V1.01 2014-08-20...
  • Page 8 Figure 37: Reset circuit..............................48 Figure 38: Reference circuit.............................. 49 Figure 39: Antenna matching circuit..........................51 Figure 40: Top and bottom view of SIM5320AL......................56 Figure 41: The ramp-soak-spike reflow profile of SIM5320AL..................56 Figure 42: Recommended pad............................57 Figure 43: System design..............................58 SIM5320AL_User Manual_V1.01...
  • Page 9 Smart Machine Smart Decision SIM5320AL_User Manual_V1.01 2014-08-20...

  • Page 10: Revision History

    Smart Machine Smart Decision Revision History Data Version Description of change Author 2014-08-20 1.01 Original Libing SIM5320AL_User Manual_V1.01 2014-08-20...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    SIM5320AL module to design and develop applications quickly. Product Outline Designed for global market, SIM5320AL is a dual-band UMTS /HSDPA that works on frequencies of WCDMA 1900/850MHz. The SIM5320AL support HSDPA. With a tiny configuration of 30*30*2.9 mm and integrated functions, SIM5320AL can meet almost any space requirement in users’...

  • Page 12: Functional Overview

    Smart Machine Smart Decision Figure 1: SIM5320AL functional architecture Functional Overview Table 1: General Feature Feature Implementation Power supply Single supply voltage 3.3～4.2V Dual-mode UMTS/HSDPA operation ● UMTS R99 data rates-384 kbps DL/UL ● Transmission data HSDPA Category 5/6 -3.6 Mbps Category12-1.8 Mbps ●...

  • Page 13: Package Information

    ● Temperature range Storage temperature -40°C to +85°C ● Package Information Pin Configuration All hardware interfaces which connect SIM5320AL to customers’ application platform are through 80 pins pads (Metal half hole). Figure 2 is SIM5320AL outline diagram. SIM5320AL_User Manual_V1.01 2014-08-20...
  • Page 14 Smart Machine Smart Decision SIM5320AL_User Manual_V1.01 2014-08-20...
  • Page 15 Smart Machine Smart Decision Figure 2: Pin view SIM5320AL_User Manual_V1.01 2014-08-20...
  • Page 16 Smart Machine Smart Decision Table 2: Pin definition Pin No. Define Pin No. Define POWER_ON RESET SPI_CLK SPI_MISO_DATA SPI_MOSI_DATA SPI_CS_N USB_VBUS USB_DM USB_DP RESERVED RESERVED USIM_DATA USIM_RESET USIM_CLK V_USIM KEYSENSE_N1 KEYSENSE_N0 KEYPAD_0 KEYPAD_2 KEYSENSE_N2 KEYSENSE_N3 KEYPAD_1 KEYPAD_4 KEYPAD_3 KEYSENSE_N4 VBAT_BB VBAT_BB VRTC VREG_AUX...

  • Page 17: Pin Description

    Smart Machine Smart Decision UART_CTS UART_RXD UART_RI UART_DCD UART_TXD UART_DTR GPS_ANT Pin description Table 3: Pin description Pin name Description Comment Power Supply VBAT_RF/VBAT_BB Power supply voltage VRTC Power supply for RTC If it is unused, keep open. VREG_AUX LDO power output Ground Power on/off POWER_ON should be pulled low at...
  • Page 18 Smart Machine Smart Decision SPI (master only) master out/slave in SPI_MOSI_DATA data SPI (master only) master in/slave out SPI_MISO_DATA data USB_VBUS USB power supply input Plus (+) line of the differential, They are compliant with USB_DP bi-directional USB signal to/from the the USB 2.0 specification.

  • Page 19: Package Dimensions

    Current source of ground-referenced CURRENT_SINK Refer to 3.13.1 current sink ADC1 Analog Digital Converter Input Refer to 3.13.3 ADC2 Battery temperature ADC input pin MAIN_ANT ANT soldering pad Package Dimensions The following figure shows mechanical dimensions of SIM5320AL. SIM5320AL_User Manual_V1.01 2014-08-20...
  • Page 20 Smart Machine Smart Decision Figure 3: Top dimensions (Unit: mm) Figure 4: Side dimensions (Unit: mm) SIM5320AL_User Manual_V1.01 2014-08-20...

  • Page 21: Footprint Recommendation

    Smart Machine Smart Decision Figure 5: Bottom dimensions (Unit: mm) Footprint Recommendation Figure 6: Footprint recommendation (Unit: mm) SIM5320AL_User Manual_V1.01 2014-08-20...

  • Page 22: Application Interface Specification

    Application Interface Specification Power Supply The power supply pins of SIM5320AL include VBAT_RF and VBAT_BB. VBAT_RF directly supplies the power to RF PA; VBAT_BB supplies the power to the baseband system. For the VBAT_RF, the current consumption rises typically to peak of more than 2A. So the power supply must be able to provide sufficient current up to more than 2A.
  • Page 23 Smart Machine Smart Decision beside VBAT_RF pins as close as possible. Also User should minimize the PCB trace impedance from the power supply to the VBAT pins through widening the trace to 80 mil or more on the board. The following figure is the recommended circuit.

  • Page 24: Rtc Backup

    Smart Machine Smart Decision Figure 10: Reference circuit of the DCDC power supply Voltage monitor To monitor the power supply voltage, user can use the AT command “AT+CBC”, this command has two parameters: the battery status and the voltage value (mV). It will return the capacity percentage and actual value of battery (at the VBAT_BB pin).
  • Page 25 Smart Machine Smart Decision Figure 11: RTC supply from capacitor  Non-chargeable battery backup Figure 12: RTC supply from non-chargeable battery Rechargeable battery backup  Figure 13: RTC supply from rechargeable battery Note: The VRTC can be disabled, jus disconnect it in application circuit. Coin-type rechargeable battery is recommended, such as XH414H-IV01E form Seiko can be used.

  • Page 26: Power On/Off Time Sequence

    SIM5320AL can be powered on by POWER_ON pin, which starts normal operating mode. POWER_ON pin is pulled up with a 200kR resistor to 1.8V in module. User can power on the SIM5320AL by pulling the POWER_ON pin down for a short time. The power-on scenarios are illustrated in the following figures.
  • Page 27 Smart Machine Smart Decision Figure 15: Power on Timing Sequence Table 5: Power on timing Time value Parameter Description Unit Min. Typ. Max. The time to pull POWER_ON down to power on TpD+ The time to indicate connecting with the network The time to indicate the module is powered on Tpw+ completely...

  • Page 28: Power Off Sequence

    ● Method 2: Power off SIM5320AL by AT command ● User can power off the SIM5320AL by pulling POWER_ON down for a specific time. The power off scenario is illustrated in the following figure. Figure 16: Power off timing sequence...

  • Page 29: Uart Interface

    For details, refer to Document [1]. UART Interface SIM5320AL provides a UART (universal asynchronous serial transmission) port. It consists of a flexible 7-wire serial interface. The module is as the DCE (Data Communication Equipment) and the client PC is as the DTE (Data Terminal Equipment). AT commands are entered and serial communication is performed through UART interface.

  • Page 30: Pin Description

    Smart Machine Smart Decision Figure 18: Null modem 3.3.1 Pin Description Table 7: Pin description Pin type Pin name Pin No. Active voltage Default Status UART_RXD Pull-Down UART_TXD Pull-Up UART_RTS UART UART_CTS Pull-Up UART_DTR Pull-Up UART_DCD UART_RI More pin information refers to chapter 2.2. Table 8: Logic level Parameter Unit...

  • Page 31: Application Guide

    Figure 20: RI behaviour in FULL Modem To comply with RS-232 protocol, the RS-232 level shifter chip should be used to connect SIM5320AL to the RS-232-C interface. In this connection, the TTL level and RS-232 level are converted mutually.

  • Page 32: Audio Interfaces

    Smart Machine Smart Decision Audio Interfaces (For SIM5320AL only） SIM5320 provides two analog signal outputs and one analog input. MIC1P/N is used as microphone, EAR1P/N and SPK_P/N are used as audio output. Regarding audio parameters configuration, please refer to the ATC manual.
  • Page 33 Smart Machine Smart Decision input. SPEAKER circuit in SIM5320 is a Class-D amplifier, optional EMI filter is shown in the following figure; these components (two ferrite beads and two capacitors) can reduce electromagnetic interference. If used, they should be located beside SPK_P and SPK_N pins. Considerable current flows in the channels, so wider PCB traces are recommended (~ 20 mils).

  • Page 34: Audio Parameter Characteristic

    Smart Machine Smart Decision Figure 23: Microphone interface configuration Note: SIM5320 has integrated MIC bias circuit. There is no need to pull the MIC1P and MIC1N up to the external power, just connect it to microphone. MIC1P and MIC1N must be differential lines. 3.4.3 Audio Parameter Characteristic Main audio parameters can be changed to satisfy users’...

  • Page 35: Usim Interface

    Smart Machine Smart Decision summation 16384) sidetone Digital Volume of output signal after AT+CLVL -300…300d rxVol speech decoder, -300…300 AT+CVLVL before summation of AT+CRXVOL sidetone and DAC Digital attenuation Mute, stGain 0, 1...65535 (stGain/ AT+SIDET of sidetone -96...0dB 16384) -12 Output PCM 13-tap MATLAB rxFilter...

  • Page 36: Application Guide

    Use AT Commands to get information in USIM card. For more detail, please refer to document [1]. 3.5.3 Recommend Components For 6 pins USIM socket, SIMCom recommend to use Amphenol C707 10M006 512 2. User can visit http://www.amphenol.com for more information about the holder. SIM5320AL_User Manual_V1.01...

  • Page 37: I2C Interface

    Smart Machine Smart Decision Figure 25: Amphenol SIM card socket Table 16: Amphenol USIM socket pin description Signal Description SIM Card Power supply, it can identify automatically the USIM_VDD SIM Card power mode ， one is 3.0V±10%, another is 1.8V±10%. USIM_RST SIM Card Reset.

  • Page 38: Pin Description

    3.6.3 Design Guide For SIM5320AL, the data on the I2C bus can be transferred at rates up to 400kbps. The number of peripheral devices connected to the bus is solely dependent on the bus capacitance limit of 400pF. Note that PCB traces length and bending are in users’ control to minimize load capacitance.

  • Page 39: Application Guide

    Smart Machine Smart Decision KEYPAD_0 KEYPAD_1 KEYPAD_2 Driving pads KEYPAD_3 KEYPAD_4 3.7.2 Application Guide All keypad pins can be configured for GPIOs. These GPIOs also support interruption operation if used as input pins. A typical circuit about the keypad (5*5 keypad matrix) is shown in the following figure. Figure 26: Reference circuit If these pins are configured for GPIOs, the sequence is listed in the following table.

  • Page 40: Usb Interface

    Currently SIM5320AL supports the USB suspend and resume mechanism which can help to save power. If no transaction is on USB bus, SIM5320AL will enter suspend mode. When some events such as voice call or receiving SMS happen, SIM5320AL will resume normal mode automatically.

  • Page 41: Spi Interface

    SPI master out/slave in data 3.10 GPIO Interface SIM5320AL provides a limited number of GPIO pins. All GPIOs can be configured as inputs or outputs. User can use AT Commands to read or write GPIOs status. Refer to ATC document for details.

  • Page 42: Application Guide

    Smart Machine Smart Decision 2.6V mode Pin name GPIO1 GPIO4 GPIO40 GPIO41 GPIO43 GPIO44 GPIO42 Note: If more GPIOs need to be used, users can configure GPIO on other multiple function interfaces, such as KEYPAD. Please refer to GPIO list. Table 24: Pin description Pin name Pin No.
  • Page 43 Power off / Sleep Flight mode control GPIO4 controls SIM5320AL module to enter or exit the Flight mode. In Flight mode, SIM5320AL closes RF function to prevent interference with other equipments or minimize current consumption. Bidirectional ESD protection component is suggested to add on GPIO4.

  • Page 44: Pcm Interface

    Smart Machine Smart Decision Table 26: Control status GPIO4 Status Module operation Low Level Flight Mode: RF is closed. High Level Normal Mode: RF is working. ： Note 1. When the module is powered off, make sure all digital interfaces (UART, etc) connected with peripheral devices have no voltage higher than 0.3V.

  • Page 45: Signal Description

    Smart Machine Smart Decision PCM_DIN/GPIO0 AUX_PCM_DIN PCM_DIN PCM data input PCM_SYNC/GPIO2 AUX_PCM_SYNC PCM_SYNC PCM data synchrony PCM_DOUT/GPIO5 AUX_PCM_DOUT PCM_DOUT PCM data output PCM_CLK/GPIO3 AUX_PCM_CLK PCM_CLK PCM data clock 3.11.2 Signal Description The default PCM interface in SIM5320 is the auxiliary PCM interface. The data changes on the high level of PCM_CLK and is sampled at the falling edge of PCM_CLK in one period.
  • Page 46 Smart Machine Smart Decision Figure 32: MODULE to EXT CODEC timing Table 29: Timing parameters Parameter Description Unit T(auxsync) AUX_PCM_SYNC cycle time – μs T(auxsynch) AUX_PCM_SYNC high time 62.4 62.5 μs T(auxsyncl) AUX_PCM_SYNC low time 62.4 62.5 μs T(auxclk)* AUX_PCM_CLK cycle time –...
  • Page 47 Smart Machine Smart Decision Figure 33: Synchrony timing Figure 34: EXT CODEC to MODULE timing Figure 35: MODULE to EXT CODEC timing Table 30: Timing parameters Parameter Description Max Unit T(sync) PCM_SYNC cycle time – – μs T(synch) PCM_SYNC high time –...

  • Page 48: Multi-Functional Interface

    Note: SIM5320 can transmit PCM data by USB except for PCM interface. Please refer to document [22] for more information of PCM Application Note. 3.12 Multi-functional interface SIM5320AL merges functions for various applications. It can enrich users’ design and lower the cost of users’ hardware. 3.12.1 Sink Current Source The dedicated pin (CURRENT_SINK) is intended for driving passive devices，...

  • Page 49: Reset Function

    <value>”.The “value” ranges from 0 to 15,on behalf of the current changes from 0mA to 150mA in steps of 10mA. 3.12.2 Reset Function SIM5320AL also have a RESET pin (PIN4) to reset the module. This function is used as an emergency reset only when AT command “AT+CPOF” and the POWER_ON pin has no effect. User can pull the RESET pin to ground, then the module will reset.

  • Page 50: Ldo

    Note: The input signal voltage value in ADC must not be higher than 2.2V. 3.12.4 LDO SIM5320AL has a LDO power output, namely VREG_AUX. The LDO is available and output voltage is 2.85v by default, rated for 250mA. User can switch the LDO on or off by the AT command “AT+CVAUXS”...

  • Page 51: Operating Specification

    Note: Actual throughout rates depend on network configuration, network loading, signal condition and so on. Antenna Design Guide SIM5320AL provides RF antenna interface. Customer’s antenna should be located in the host board and connected to module’s antenna pad through micro-strip line or other types of RF trace and the trace impedance must be controlled in 50Ω.The maximum gain of the Main antenna gain should not exceed...
  • Page 52 Smart Machine Smart Decision less than 2. SIMCom recommends that the total insertion loss between the antenna pad and antenna should meet the following requirements: WCDMA 1900<0.9dB ● WCDMA 850<0.5dB ● To facilitate the antenna tuning and certification test, a RF connector and an antenna matching circuit should be added.

  • Page 53: Reliability And Operating Characteristics

    ℃ Storage temperature ℃ Note: SIMCom recommends user to install a heat sink on the module shielding case if SIM5320AL operates in WCDMA band. Operating Mode The following table summarizes the various operating modes, each operating modes will be referred to in the following chapters.

  • Page 54: Operating Modes Overview

    Note: When UART interface is connected with host CPU, SIM5320AL can not enter sleep mode until RXD is pulled down by the host CPU. If the module is in the idle mode, make sure to pull the RXD to low level by host CPU. SIMCom recommends using GPIO43 or UART_DTR to wake up the module from host CPU and to use GPIO41 or UART_RI to SIM5320AL_User Manual_V1.01...

  • Page 55: Current Consumption

    AT+CFUN=4: Disable RF function of the module (Flight mode) ● If SIM5320AL has been set to minimum functionality mode, the module will firstly enter sleep mode, then the RF function and SIM card function will be closed. In this case, the serial port is still accessible, but RF function or SIM card will be unavailable.

  • Page 56: Emc And Esd Notes

    Normally SIM5320AL is mounted on customer host board. Although some ESD components have been added in SIM5320AL, to prevent ESD, user should put some ESD components on customers’ board. The ESD components should be placed beside the connectors which human body might touch, such as SIM card holder, switches, keys, etc.

  • Page 57: Guide For Production

    Typical Solder Reflow Profile For customer convenience, SIMCom provides a typical example for a commonly used soldering profile. In final board assembly, the typical solder reflow profile will be determined by the largest component on the board, as well as the type of solder/flux used and PCB stack-up. Therefore the soldering profile shown below is only a generic recommendation and should be adjusted to the specific application and manufacturing constraints.

  • Page 58: Moisture Sensitivity Level (Msl)

    For details about secondary SMT, please refer to document [24]. Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) SIM5320AL is qualified to Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) 5 in accordance with JEDEC J-STD-020. After the prescribed time limit exceeded, users should bake modules for 192 hours in drying equipment (<5% RH) at 40°...

  • Page 59: Recommended Pad Design

    Smart Machine Smart Decision Recommended Pad Design Figure 42: Recommended pad Note: More designing details refer to Figure 6. SIM5320AL_User Manual_V1.01 2014-08-20...

  • Page 60: Appendix

    Smart Machine Smart Decision Appendix A. System Design Figure 43: System design SIM5320AL_User Manual_V1.01 2014-08-20...

  • Page 61: Sim5320Al Gpios List

    Smart Machine Smart Decision B. SIM5320AL GPIOs List Table 43: SIM5320AL GPIOs list Name GPIO Index Default Function Alternate Function STATUS_LED Status led GPIO RF_SWITCH RF Switch Enable/Disable RF subsystem KEYPAD_4 Keypad GPIO KEYPAD_3 Keypad GPIO KEYPAD_2 Keypad GPIO KEYPAD_1...

  • Page 62: Related Documents

    Note: These parameters are for digital interface pins, such as keypad, GPIO, I C, UART, SPI and DEBUG. The SIM5320AL includes two kinds of voltages: 1.8v and 2.6v. Digital I/O specifications under both conditions are presented in the above tables.

  • Page 63: Terms And Abbreviations

    Smart Machine Smart Decision Technical Specification Group Radio Access Network; Terminal [13] 3GPP TS 34.123-1 conformance specification; Radio transmission and reception (FDD) User Equipment (UE) conformance specification; Part 3: Abstract [14] 3GPP TS 34.123-3 Test Suites. Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);...
  • Page 64 Smart Machine Smart Decision Digital Signal Processor Data Terminal Equipment (typically computer, terminal, printer) Data Terminal Ready Discontinuous Transmission Enhanced Full Rate EGSM Enhanced GSM Electromagnetic Compatibility Electrostatic Discharge European Telecommunication Standard Federal Communications Commission (U.S.) SIM fix dialing phonebook FDMA Frequency Division Multiple Access Full Rate...
  • Page 65 Smart Machine Smart Decision VILmin Minimum Input Low Level Voltage Value VImax Absolute Maximum Input Voltage Value VImin Absolute Minimum Input Voltage Value VOHmax Maximum Output High Level Voltage Value VOHmin Minimum Output High Level Voltage Value VOLmax Maximum Output Low Level Voltage Value VOLmin Minimum Output Low Level Voltage Value SIM phonebook...

  • Page 66: Safety Caution

    Smart Machine Smart Decision F. Safety Caution Table 47: Safety caution Marks Requirements When in a hospital or other health care facility, observe the restrictions about the use of mobiles. Switch the cellular terminal or mobile off, medical equipment may be sensitive to not operate normally for RF energy interference.
  • Page 67 Smart Machine Smart Decision Contact us: Shanghai SIMCom Wireless Solutions Ltd. Add: SIM Technology Building, No.633, Jinzhong Road, Changning District, Shanghai P.R. China 200335 Tel: +86 21 3235 3300 Fax: +86 21 3235 3301 URL: www.sim.com/wm SIM5320AL_User Manual_V1.01 2014-08-20...

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