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HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Issue Date 2015-06-25...
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Thus, the descriptions herein may not exactly match the product or its accessories which you purchase. Huawei reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications contained in this manual without prior notice and without any liability.
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HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide About This Document About This Document Revision History Document Date Chapter Descriptions Version 2014-09-15 Creation 2014-09-18 3.3.2 Updated section 3.3.2: Reset the Module 2015-02-16 Added the description of MU709s-6 module 2015-06-25...
HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Contents Contents 1 Introduction............................ 7 2 Overall Description ........................8 2.1 About This Chapter ........................... 8 2.2 Function Overview..........................8 2.3 Circuit Block Diagram ........................9 3 Description of the Application Interfaces ................11 3.1 About This Chapter ..........................
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HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Contents 4.4 Conducted Rx Sensitivity and Tx Power ..................28 4.4.1 Conducted Receive Sensitivity ....................28 4.4.2 Conducted Transmit Power ....................29 4.5 Antenna Design Requirements ...................... 30 4.5.1 Antenna Design Indicators..................... 30 4.5.2 Interference ...........................
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HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Contents 8.11 Care and Maintenance ......................... 59 8.12 Emergency Call ..........................59 8.13 Regulatory Information ......................... 59 8.13.1 CE Approval (European Union) ................... 59 8.13.2 FCC Statement ........................60 9 Appendix A Circuit of Typical Interface ................61 10 Appendix B Acronyms and Abbreviations ................
Introduction This document describes the hardware application interfaces and air interfaces provided by HUAWEI MU709 series (MU709s-2 and MU709s-6) HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module (hereinafter referred to as the MU709 module). This document helps hardware engineer to understand the interface specifications, electrical features and related product information of the MU709 module.
HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Overall Description Overall Description 2.1 About This Chapter This chapter gives a general description of the MU709 module and provides: Function Overview Circuit Block Diagram 2.2 Function Overview Table 2-1 Features...
HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Overall Description Feature Description See the HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Module AT Command Commands Interface Specification. Application One standard USIM card (Class B and Class C) Interface Audio interface: PCM interface...
HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Description of the Application Interfaces Description of the Application Interfaces 3.1 About This Chapter This chapter mainly describes the external application interfaces of the MU709 module, including: Mini PCIe Interface ...
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HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Description of the Application Interfaces Figure 3-1 Sequence of Mini PCIe interface Table 3-1 Pin definitions of the Mini PCIe Interface Pin Name Description Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Comments Type Mini PCI...
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HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Description of the Application Interfaces Pin Name Description Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Comments Type Mini PCI HUAWEI Express Standard Description Description CLKREQ# connected UIM_PWR USIM_PWR Power USIM_PW –0.3 1.98 source for R=1.8 V...
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HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Description of the Application Interfaces Pin Name Description Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Comments Type Mini PCI HUAWEI Express Standard Description Description Ground UIM_Vpp connected Reserved connected Ground Reserved connected W_DISABLE connected...
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HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Description of the Application Interfaces Pin Name Description Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Comments Type Mini PCI HUAWEI Express Standard Description Description Ground USB_D- USB_DM USB signal Ground USB_D+ USB_DP USB signal 3.3Vaux...
HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Description of the Application Interfaces Pin Name Description Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Comments Type Mini PCI HUAWEI Express Standard Description Description 3.3Vaux VCC_3V3 3.3 V DC supply input P indicates power pins; I indicates pins for digital signal input; O indicates pins for digital signal output;...
HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Description of the Application Interfaces 3.3.2 Power Supply Time Sequence Power on Sequence Figure 3-2 Power on timing sequence Parameter Remarks Time (Nominal value) Unit Power Valid to USB D+ high Do not toggle RESIN_N pin during the power on sequence.
HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Description of the Application Interfaces 3.4 Signal Control Interface 3.4.1 Overview The signal control part of the interface in the MU709 module consists of the following: WAKE# Signal RESIN_N Signal ...
HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Description of the Application Interfaces Figure 3-4 Connections of the WAKE# pin 3.4.3 RESIN_N Signal The RESIN_N signal is used to reset the module's system. When the module software stops responding, the RESIN_N pin can be pulled down to reset the module hardware.
The RESIN_N pin is optional, which can not be connected. 3.4.4 LED_WWAN# Signal MU709 series module provides an LED_WWAN# signal to indicate the work status. This function is disabled by default, it is controlled by AT^LEDCTRL. For details about the command, please refer to...
HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Description of the Application Interfaces Figure 3-7 shows the recommended circuits of the LED_WWAN# pin. According to LED feature, you can adjust the LED brightness by adjusting the resistance of resistor Figure 3-7 Driving circuit 3.5 USB Interface...
HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Description of the Application Interfaces 3.5.2 Circuit Recommended for the USB Interface Figure 3-8 Recommended circuit of USB interface 3.6 USIM Card Interface 3.6.1 Overview The MU709 module provides a USIM card interface complying with the ISO 7816-3 standard and supports both Class B and Class C USIM cards.
HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Description of the Application Interfaces Pin Name Description Parameter Min. (V) Typ. Max. (V) Comments Type USIM_PWR=1.8 Power source –0.3 1.98 for the USIM_PWR external USIM USIM_PWR=3.0 –0.3 card 3.6.2 Circuit Recommended for the USIM Card Interface As the Mini PCIe Adapter is not equipped with a USIM socket, you need to place a USIM socket on the user interface board.
HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Description of the Application Interfaces capacitors are placed between the USIM_DATA and Ground pins, the USIM_RESET and Ground pins, and the USIM_CLK and Ground pins in parallel to filter interference from RF signals.
HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Description of the Application Interfaces 3.7.2 Circuit Recommended for the Audio Interface Figure 3-10 Circuit diagram of the interface of the PCM (MU709 module is used as PCM master) Figure 3-11 Circuit diagram of the interface of the PCM (MU709 is used as PCM slave) MU709 module supports both master and slave mode.
HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Description of the Application Interfaces 3.8 NC Pins The MU709 module has some NC pins. All of NC pins should not be connected. Please keep these pins open. Table 3-8 NC pins Pin No.
HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide RF Specifications RF Specifications 4.1 About This Chapter This chapter describes the RF specifications of the MU709 module, including: Operating Frequencies Conducted RF Measurement Conducted Rx Sensitivity and Tx Power ...
The instrument compensation needs to be set according to the actual cable conditions. 4.3.2 Test Standards Huawei modules meet 3GPP test standards. Each module passes strict tests at the factory and thus the quality of the modules is guaranteed. 4.4 Conducted Rx Sensitivity and Tx Power 4.4.1 Conducted Receive Sensitivity...
HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide RF Specifications Typical value (Unit: Band Note dBm) GSM 900 –109 BER Class II < 2.44% GSM 1800 (DCS) –108 BER Class II < 2.44% GSM 1900 (PCS) –108 BER Class II < 2.44% WCDMA Band 1 –109...
HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide RF Specifications Band Typical Value (Unit: dBm) Note (Unit: dB) (DCS) 8PSK(1Tx Slot) ±2 GSM 1900 GMSK(1Tx Slot) ±1.5 (PCS) 8PSK(1Tx Slot) ±2 WCDMA Band 1 ±1 WCDMA Band 8 -1.5/+1...
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HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide RF Specifications It is recommended that the cable loss is as low as possible, for example, U.FL-LP-088 made by HRS. The following antenna efficiency (free space) is recommended for MU709 module to ensure high radio performance of the module: Efficiency of the primary antenna: ≥...
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HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide RF Specifications Polarization The polarization of an antenna is the orientation of the electric field vector that rotates with time in the direction of maximum radiation. The linear polarization is recommended for the antenna of MU709 module.
The antenna consists of the antenna body and the relevant RF transmission cable. Take the RF transmission cable into account when measuring any of the preceding antenna indicators. Huawei cooperates with various famous antenna suppliers who are able to make suggestions on antenna design, for example, Amphenol, Skycross, etc.
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HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide RF Specifications Antenna Requirements 50 Ω Impedance ≤ 3:1 VSWR absolute max ≤ 2:1 VSWR recommended Table 4-8 MU709s-6 module antenna requirements Antenna Requirements Depending on frequency band(s) provided by the network...
HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Electrical and Reliability Features Electrical and Reliability Features 5.1 About This Chapter This chapter describes the electrical and reliability features of the interfaces in the MU709 module, including: Absolute Ratings ...
HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Electrical and Reliability Features Table 5-2 Operating and storage temperatures for the MU709 module Specification Min. Max. Unit Normal working temperatures –20 °C Extended temperatures –30 °C Ambient temperature for storage –40...
HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Electrical and Reliability Features 5.4.2 Power Consumption The power consumptions of MU709 module in different scenarios are respectively listed in Table 5-5 to Table 5-8 . The power consumption listed in this section is tested when the power supply of the MU709 module is 3.3 V, and all of test values are measured at room temperature.
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HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Electrical and Reliability Features Table 5-6 Averaged data transmission DC power consumption of MU709s-2 module (HSPA/WCDMA) Description Band Test Value (Unit: mA) Power Typical WCDMA Band 1 0 dBm Tx Power...
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HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Electrical and Reliability Features Description Band Test Value (Unit: mA) Power (dBm) Band 2 0 dBm Tx Power (1900 MHz) 10 dBm Tx Power 23.5 dBm Tx Power Band 5 0 dBm Tx Power...
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HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Electrical and Reliability Features Description Test Value (Unit: mA) Configuration Typical 2 Up/1 Down 4 Up/1 Down 1 Up/1 Down 2 Up/1 Down 4 Up/1 Down EDGE 850 1 Up/1 Down...
HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Electrical and Reliability Features All power consumption test configuration can be referenced by GSM Association Official Document TS.09: Battery Life Measurement and Current Consumption Technique. Test condition: For Max. Tx. power, see 4.4.2 Conducted Transmit Power, which are listed in Table 4-5 ;...
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HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Electrical and Reliability Features Item Test Condition Standard Sample size Results Thermal shock Low temperature: JESD22- 3 pcs/group Visual inspection: ok –40ºC A106-B Function test: ok High temperature: RF specification: ok 85ºC...
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HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Electrical and Reliability Features Item Test Condition Standard Sample size Results Drop test 0.8 m in height. Drop IEC60068 3 pcs/group Visual inspection: ok the module on the -2-32 Function test: ok...
The following are the EMC design comments: Attention should be paid to static control in the manufacture, assembly, packaging, handling, storage process to reduce electrostatic damage to HUAWEI module. RSE (Radiated Spurious Emission) may exceed the limit defined by EN301489 if the antenna port is protected by TVS (Transient Voltage Suppressor), which is resolved by making some adjustment on RF match circuit.
HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Mechanical Specifications Mechanical Specifications 6.1 About This Chapter This chapter mainly describes mechanical specifications of MU709 module, including: Dimensions and Interfaces Dimensions of the Mini PCI Express Connector ...
HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Mechanical Specifications Figure 6-1 Dimensions of the MU709 module (Unit: mm) 6.3 Dimensions of the Mini PCI Express Connector The Mini PCIe Adapter adopts a standard Mini PCI Express connector that has 52...
HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Mechanical Specifications 6.5 Specification Selection for Fasteners 6.5.1 Installing the Mini PCIe Adapter on the Main Board To install the Mini PCIe Adapter on the main board, do the following: Step 1 Insert the Mini PCIe Adapter into the Mini PCI Express connector on the main board.
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HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Mechanical Specifications Step 2 Press downwards to fix the Mini PCIe Adapter in the module slot. Step 3 Use a screwdriver to fix the Mini PCIe Adapter on the main board with two screws provided in the Mini PCIe Adapter packing box.
HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Mechanical Specifications Insert the antenna connectors vertically into the antenna interfaces of the Mini PCIe Adapter. Do not press or squeeze the antenna cable or damage the connectors. Otherwise, the ...
HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Mechanical Specifications Step 3 Slide backwards the two clips to release the Mini PCIe Adapter from the slot. Then, lift up the Mini PCIe Adapter. 6.6 Antenna Plug Figure 6-3 Mating the plug Align the mating tool or the mating end of the tool over the plug end of the cable assembly.
HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Mechanical Specifications Place the plug cable assembly (held in the tool) over the corresponding receptacle. Assure that the plug and receptacle are aligned press-down perpendicular to the mounting surface until both connectors are fully mated.
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HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Mechanical Specifications dimensions (W x D) of the thermal conductive material are 38 mm x 28 mm (1.50 in. x 1.10 in.), and its height depends on the height of the Mini PCIe connector you use and the method for installing the Mini PCIe.
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HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Mechanical Specifications If you do not take the preceding heat dissipation measures, the overheat protection mechanism is triggered due to overheated Mini PCIe and the network connection is terminated when the Mini PCIe keeps working in enclosed space with a 70ºC temperature and a big current for a...
HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Certifications Certifications 7.1 About This Chapter This chapter gives a general description of certifications of MU709 module. 7.2 Certifications Table 7-1 shows certifications of the MU709 module have been implemented. For more demands, please contact us for more details about this information.
HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Safety Information Safety Information Read the safety information carefully to ensure the correct and safe use of your wireless device. Applicable safety information must be observed. 8.1 Interference Power off your wireless device if using the device is prohibited. Do not use the wireless device when it causes danger or interference with electric devices.
HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Safety Information Area indicated with the "Power off bi-direction wireless equipment" sign Area where you are generally suggested to stop the engine of a vehicle 8.4 Traffic Security ...
HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Safety Information 8.10 Laws and Regulations Observance Observe laws and regulations when using your wireless device. Respect the privacy and legal rights of the others. 8.11 Care and Maintenance It is normal that your wireless device gets hot when you use or charge it. Before you clean or maintain the wireless device, stop all applications and power off the wireless device.
HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Appendix A Circuit of Typical Interface Appendix A Circuit of Typical Interface VCC From Host Wake the host VCC _3 V3 W AK E# VCC_3V3 G ND 1 Open drain,active low...
HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module 9BAppendix B Acronyms and Hardware Guide Abbreviations Appendix B Acronyms and Abbreviations Acronym or Abbreviation Expansion 3GPP Third Generation Partnership Project Auxiliary China Compulsory Certification European Conformity Direct Current EDGE Enhanced Data Rate for GSM Evolution...
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HUAWEI MU709 Series HSPA+ Mini PCIe Module 9BAppendix B Acronyms and Hardware Guide Abbreviations Acronym or Abbreviation Expansion Printed Circuit Board Radio Frequency Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous RoHS Substances Transient Voltage Suppressor UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications System...