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System Integration Manual Abstract This document describes features integration of u-blox LISA-C200 and FW75 CDMA2000 1xRTT wireless modules. These modules are complete and cost efficient CDMA solutions offering 153 kb/s data speed dual-band 800/1900 MHz data transmission technology in compact form factors.
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This document contains data from product verification. Revised and supplementary data may be published later. Released This document contains the final product specification. This document applies to the following products: Name Type number Firmware version PCN / IN LISA-C200 LISA-C200-00S n.a. LISA-C200 LISA-C200-20S n.a. FW75-C200 FW-C200-00S n.a.
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Error! No text of specified style in document. - System Integration Manual This document and the use of any information contained therein, is subject to the acceptance of the u-blox terms and conditions. They can be downloaded from www.u-blox.com. u-blox makes no warranties based on the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this document and reserves the right to make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time without notice.
Preface u-blox Technical Documentation As part of our commitment to customer support, u-blox maintains an extensive volume of technical documentation for our products. In addition to our product-specific technical data sheets, the following manuals are available to assist u-blox customers in product design and development.
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Error! No text of specified style in document. - System Integration Manual A short description of the application Your complete contact details CDMA-2X-11004-P1 Objective Specification Preface Page 5 of 79...
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1 System description 1.1 Overview u-blox C200 wireless modules integrate a complete CDMA 1xRTT 153 kb/s packet data modem into a single module solution. These modems are certified to operate on US CDMA carriers. In addition they can operate on carriers requiring SIM data card interface.
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AT commands that will enable easy adoption to existing host application processors. Power on is initiated by HW logic and Power down by HW logic and SW control. LISA-C200 antenna interface is provided through a 50 ohm pad while FW75-C200 uses the popular “U.FL” RF connector.
Power M anagement Unit HW Reset (* * ) V_INT (I/O) (*): FW75 (**): LISA-C200 Figure 1: Block diagram 5.1.1 Functional blocks Error! No text of specified style in document. modules consist of the following internal functional blocks: RF front-end, RF transceiver, Baseband section and Power Management Unit.
RESET_N (external reset input pin) is not forced to the low level. V_INT = 1.8V (typical) generated by the Digital I/O Interfaces LISA-C200 module when it is switched-on and the supply output RESET_N (external reset input pin) is not forced to the low level.
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USB 2.0 high-speed specification [9] are part of the USB pad driver and need not be provided externally. MIC_N LISA-C200 AUDIO Differential analog microphone input Differential analog audio input (negative) Internal DC blocking 0.1uF capacitor.
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Error! No text of specified style in document. - System Integration Manual Power Name Module Description Remarks domain LISA-C200 C bus data line Fixed open drain. No internal pull-up. Value at internal reset: T. SIM_CLK SIM/UIM clock Value at internal reset: L.
This is achieved by hardware design utilizing a power efficient circuit topology (Figure 2), and by power management software controlling the module’s power saving mode. 2 x 3G Pow er Amplifier(s) u-blox C200 M emory NOR Flash RF Transceiver...
The voltage provided to the VCC pins must be within the normal operating range limits as specified in the LISA-C200 Data Sheet [1] or FW75-C200 Data Sheet [2]. Complete functionality of the module is only guaranteed within the specified minimum and maximum VCC voltage operating range.
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Error! No text of specified style in document. - System Integration Manual Stress beyond the VCC absolute maximum ratings can cause permanent damage to the module: if necessary, voltage spikes beyond VCC absolute maximum ratings must be restricted to values within the specified limits by using appropriate protection. When designing the power supply for the application, pay specific attention to power losses and transients.
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Error! No text of specified style in document. - System Integration Manual The use of primary (not rechargeable) battery is uncommon, since the most cells available are seldom capable of delivering the peak current due to high internal resistance. Keep in mind that the use of batteries requires the implementation of a suitable charger circuit (not included in Error! No text of specified style in document.
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1 MHz. The use of a switching regulator is suggested when the difference from the available supply rail to the VCC value is high: switching regulators provide good efficiency transforming a 12 V supply to the typical 3.8 V value of the VCC supply. u-blox C200 BOOST SYNC...
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Error! No text of specified style in document. - System Integration Manual Reference Description Part Number – Manufacturer 47 µF Capacitor Aluminum 0810 50 V MAL215371479E3 – Vishay 10 µF Capacitor Ceramic X7R 5750 15% 50 V C5750X7R1H106MB – TDK 10 nF Capacitor Ceramic X7R 0402 10% 16 V GRM155R71C103KA01 –...
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100 nF capacitor (e.g Murata GRM155R61A104K) to filter digital logic noise from clocks and data sources 22 µF capacitor (e.g. Murata GRM31CR60J226K) to supply local DC energy. LISA-C200. FW75. CDMA-2X-11004-P1 Objective Specification System description Page 31 of 79...
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Error! No text of specified style in document. - System Integration Manual Figure 6 shows the complete configuration but the mounting of each single component depends on the application design. u-blox C200 3.6V LISA-C200 FW75 Figure 6: Suggested schematic design to reduce voltage ripple and noise and to avoid undershoot/ overshoot on voltage...
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Error! No text of specified style in document. - System Integration Manual Reference Description Part Number - Manufacturer GRM155R61A104KA01 - Murata 100 nF Capacitor Ceramic X7R 0402 10% 16 V Table 6: Suggested components to reduce voltage ripple and noise and to avoid undershoot/ overshoot on voltage drops CDMA-2X-11004-P1 Objective Specification System description...
Error! No text of specified style in document. - System Integration Manual 40.1.1 Current consumption profiles During operation, the current drawn by the Error! No text of specified style in document. modules through the VCC pins can vary by several orders of magnitude. This ranges from continuous high current drawn in CDMA connected mode, to the low current consumption during in idle mode.
VCC operating range minimum limit (3.4 V) starting from a voltage value lower than 2.25 V (See LISA-C200 Data Sheet [1] or the FW75-C200 Data Sheet [2]). Provided that the PWR_ON pin is is permanently low when VCC is applied.
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The reset state of all the digital pins is reported in the pin description table of the LISA-C200 Data Sheet [1] or the FW75-C200 Data Sheet [2]. When the internal signal is released, the configuration of the module interfaces starts: during this phase any digital pin is set in a proper sequence from the reset state to the default operational configuration.
40.2.3 Module reset The module reset can be performed: Forcing a low level on the RESET_N input pin, causing an “external” or “hardware” reset (LISA-C200 only) AT+CFUN command (more details in u-blox C200 AT Commands Manual [3]): in this case an “internal”...
u-blox AT commands For the complete list of supported AT commands and their syntax refer to the u-blox C200 AT Commands Manual [3]. The USB interface, using all the lines provided (VUSB_DET, USB_D+ and USB_D-), can be used for...
LISA-C200 Data Sheet [1] or the FW75-C200 Data Sheet [2]. Note : FW75-C200 logic levels are 2.8v interface. LISA-C200 logic levels are 1.8v interface. The Error! No text of specified style in document. modules are designed to operate as a CDMA wireless modem, which represents the data circuit-terminating equipment (DCE) as described by the ITU-T V.24 Recommendation [4].
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Module hardware flow control output Circuit 106 (Ready for sending) in ITU-T V.24 FW75-C200 - Internal active pull-up to V_INT (2.8 V) interface. LISA-C200- Internal active pull-up to V_INT (1.8 V) interface. Transmitted data Module data input Circuit 103 (Transmitted data) in ITU-T V.24 Internal active pull-up to V_INT (2.8 V) enabled.
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Providing the TxD, RxD, RTS and CTS lines only (not using the complete V.24 link) Modem DSR, DCD, RI and DTR lines is not available in the application, the application circuit described in Figure 9 must be implemented: Application Processor u-blox C200 (DTE) (DCE) 0 Ω...
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Comment [tgri5]: Do we need a separate 49.3 Schematic for LISA-C200 and FW75-C200 modules integration schematic for LISA? Figure 11 shows the integration an LISA-C200 / FW75-C200 modules into an application board, using all the module interfaces. CDMA-2X-11004-P1 Objective Specification...
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0Ω LISA‐C200 only USB 2.0 Host VBUS VUSB_DET USB_D+ USB_D- 100nF Network Indicator GPIO1 Figure 11: Example of schematic diagram to integrate FW75-C200/LISA-C200 module in an application board, using all the interfaces CDMA-2X-11004-P1 Objective Specification System description Page 50 of 79...
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The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by u-blox could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Manufacturers of mobile or fixed devices incorporating the Error! No text of specified style in document.
Check 50 nominal characteristic impedance of the RF transmission line connected to ANT coax connector or Printed Circuit Board 50 transmission line impedance for LISA-C200 Follow the recommendations of the antenna producer for correct antenna installation and deployment.
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Error! No text of specified style in document. - System Integration Manual Consider “No-routing” areas for the Data Module footprint. Optimize placement for minimum length of RF line and closer path from DC source for VCC. Design USB_D+ / USB_D- connection as 90 differential pair. CDMA-2X-11004-P1 Objective Specification Design-In...
Error! No text of specified style in document. - System Integration Manual 50.1.2 Antenna checklist Antenna should have 50 impedance, V.S.W.R less than 3:1, recommended 2:1 on operating bands in deployment geographical area. Follow the recommendations of the antenna producer for correct antenna installation and deployment (PCB layout and matching circuitry).
Error! No text of specified style in document. - System Integration Manual 50.2 Connectors (FW75) The following design information is to aid the design for proper selection of mating connectors and antennas. 50.2.1 FW75-C200 modem connector Manufacturer Series Part No. Specification Description Remarks...
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Error! No text of specified style in document. - System Integration Manual Manufacturer Series Part Specification Description Remarks Molex 73412 73412- PS-73598-02 Microcoaxial Website : www.molex.com RF, 50 Ω, 0110 Drawing: 734120110_sd.pdf PCB Vertical (mechanical, land pattern and reel Jack specifications) Receptacle,...
This section groups u-blox C200 module pins by signal function and provides a ranking of importance in layout design. See Table 17 for a list of pins ranked by their importance in layout design. See LISA-C200 Data Sheet [1] or the FW75 Data Sheet [2] for the complete pin lists. Rank...
<-6 dB acceptable Gain <3 dBi Table 18: General recommendation for CDMA antenna To preserve the original u-blox FCC ID, antenna gain shall remain below Cell Band 2 dBi, PCS Band 3 CDMA antennas are typically available as: Linear monopole: typical for fixed applications. The antenna extends mostly as a linear element with a dimension comparable to lambda/4 of the lowest frequency of the operating band.
Error! No text of specified style in document. - System Integration Manual Place antenna far from sensitive analog systems or employ countermeasures to reduce electromagnetic compatibility issues that may arise 74.2.1 Antenna termination The Error! No text of specified style in document. modules are designed to work on a 50 load. However, real antennas have no perfect 50 ...
Error! No text of specified style in document. - System Integration Manual 74.2.2 Antenna radiation An indication of the antenna’s radiated power can be approximated by measuring the |S | from a target antenna to the measurement antenna, using a network analyzer with a wideband antenna.
Error! No text of specified style in document. - System Integration Manual The same procedure should be repeated on other bands with half wavelength dipole re-tuned to the band under investigation. For good antenna radiation performance, antenna dimensions should be comparable to a quarter of the wavelength.
It is recommended to keep the connection line to HW_SHUTDOWN as short as possible Reset_N pin (LISA-C200 only) Sensitive interface is the reset line (Reset_N pin): A 47 pF bypass capacitor (e.g. Murata GRM1555C1H470JA01) have to be mounted on the line...
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Reset_N pin to avoid a module reset caused by an electrostatic discharge applied to the application board enclosure It is recommended to keep the connection line to Reset_N as short as possible u-blox C200 Reset push button HW_SHUTDOWN...
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Not required for Verizon Carrier. 90.2 TCP/IP Via the AT commands it’s possible to access the TCP/IP functionalities. For more details about AT commands see the u-blox C200 AT Commands Manual [3]. 90.2.1 Multiple PDP contexts and sockets Two PDP context types are defined: ...
Error! No text of specified style in document. - System Integration Manual Appendix A Glossary Analog to Digital Converter Application Processor AT Command Interpreter Software Subsystem, or attention CBCH Cell Broadcast Channel Coding Scheme Circuit Switched Data Clear To Send Direct Current Data Carrier Detect Data Communication Equipment...
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Error! No text of specified style in document. - System Integration Manual Network Operating Mode Power Amplifier PBCCH Packet Broadcast Control Channel Pulse Code Modulation Personal Communications Service Pulse Frequency Modulation Power Management Unit Radio Frequency Ring Indicator Real Time Clock Request To Send RX Data Surface Acoustic Wave...
(ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 7: Specific conditions for mobile and portable radio and ancillary equipment of digital cellular radio telecommunications systems (GSM and DCS)“ Some of the above documents can be downloaded from u-blox web-site ( http://www.u-blox.com Revision history...
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Error! No text of specified style in document. - System Integration Manual Contact For complete contact information visit us at www.u-blox.com u-blox Offices North, Central and South America Headquarters Asia, Australia, Pacific Europe, Middle East, Africa u-blox America, Inc. u-blox Singapore Pte. Ltd.
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