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G600 GPRS Module
Hardware User Manual
Version: V1.1.0
Date: 2010-09-10

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  • Page 1 G600 GPRS Module Hardware User Manual Version: V1.1.0 Date: 2010-09-10...
  • Page 2 This document contains information highly confidential to Shenzhen G&T Industrial Development Co., Ltd (Fibocom). Fibocom offers this information as a service to its customers, to support application and engineering efforts that use the products designed by Fibocom. The information provided is based upon requirements specifically provided to Fibocom by the customers.
  • Page 3 Trademarks Notice The FIBOCOM Logo is registered by Shenzhen G&T Industrial Development Co., Ltd. All other product or service names or Logos are the property of their respective owners. Copyright ©1999-2010 Shenzhen G&T Industrial Development Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Power On/Off Operation ...................... 16  3.4.1  Turning the G600 On ....................16  3.4.2  Turning the G600 Off ....................17  3.4.3  Turning the G600 Off Using AT Command ..............18  3.5  Sleep Mode ......................... 18  3.5.1  Activating Sleep Mode ....................19  3.5.2 ...
  • Page 5 Environmental Specifications Absolute Maximum Ratings........... 35  4.3  Application Interface Specifications ..................35  5  Mechanical Specifications ......................38  5.1  Interface Connector Specifications ..................38  5.2  RF Connector Specifications ....................39  5.3  G600 Mounting ........................40  G600 GPRS Module Hardware User Manual Page 5 of 41...
  • Page 6: Preface

    This manual gives a complete set of hardware features and functions that may be provided by G600. The availability of any feature or function, which is described in this manual, depends on the hardware revision and software version of a specific G600 GPRS module.
  • Page 7: Regulatory Approvals

    Radio Type Approval license (RTA) issued by MIIT (Ministry of Industry & Information Technology) Radio Regular Bureau (RRB). The CMIIT ID number (issued at same time on RRB license) is also required to mark on the product label. G600 GPRS Module Hardware User Manual Page 7 of 41...
  • Page 8: Introduction

    2.1 Product concept G600 GPRS Module supports four GSM bands. 900/1800 MHz or 850/1900 MHz, and with GPRS multi-slot class 10, G600 can operate on any GSM/GPRS network to provide voice and data communications. The G600 is similar to a condensed cellular phone core, which can be integrated into any system or product that needs to transfer voice or data information over a cellular network.
  • Page 9: Product Specifications

    35.0±0.15 x 32.5±0.15 x 4.0±0.2 mm Size (with 3 mm connector): 3x Ø2.4 mm holes Mounting: 6.0 grams Weight: -30°C to +75°C ( G600-A50 ) Operational temperature: -40°C to +85°C ( G600-A60 ) Operational temperature: Performance 3.3 – 5.2 V (4.0V is recommended) Operating voltage: 1.6 mA @ Sleep mode...
  • Page 10 EFR/HR/FR/AMR Vocoders DTMF support Echo suppression, noise suppression, side tone and Audio control: gain control Others Detect BATT voltage Detect extend analog voltage RTC inside Flexible status indicator Extend reset G600 GPRS Module Hardware User Manual Page 10 of 41...
  • Page 11: Hardware Interface Description

    The following paragraphs describe in details the hardware requirements for properly interfacing and operating the G600 module. 3.1 Architecture Overview The G600 consists of the following blocks: 3.1.1 Digital Block  Micro-controller Unit (MCU) for system and application code execution.
  • Page 12: Gsm Transceiver Block

     Filter - Dual-band SAW filter that selects the required receive band. 3.2 Operating Modes The G600 incorporates several operating modes. Each operating mode is different in the active features and interfaces. The table summarizes the general characteristics of the G600 operating modes and provides general guidelines for operation.
  • Page 13: Power Supply

    (Idle or Sleep). 3.3 Power Supply The G600 power supply must be a single external DC voltage source of 3.3V to 5.2V. The power supply must be able to sustain the voltage level during a GSM transmit burst current serge, which may reach 2.0A.
  • Page 14 To minimize the losses and transients on the power supply lines, it is recommended to follow these guidelines:  Use a 1000 uF, or greater, low ESR capacitor on the G600 supply inputs. The capacitor should be located as near to the G600 interface connector as possible.
  • Page 15: Power Consumption

    850/900 MHz GSM bands Filters transmission EMI. 3.3.2 Power Consumption The table specifies typical G600 current consumption ratings in various operating modes. The current ratings refer to the overall G600 current consumption over the BATT supply. Measurements were taken under the following conditions: ...
  • Page 16: Power On/Off Operation

    LDO power output 2.85V : G600 is start up 3.4.1 Turning the G600 On When the G600 is powered off, the PMU operates at low power mode, with only the RTC timer active. G600 will power on again when the POWER_ON signal is falling edge. Asserting the...
  • Page 17: Turning The G600 Off

    G600. When the POWER_ON signal is falling edge and keeping low for a minimum of 3 seconds will turn G600 off. This will initiate a normal power-off process, which includes disabling of all applications interfaces (UART, SIM card, audio, etc.) and logout the network connection.
  • Page 18: Turning The G600 Off Using At Command

    GSM network constantly for any incoming calls or data. During Sleep mode, all of the G600 interface signals are inactive and are kept in their previous state, prior to activating low G600 GPRS Module Hardware User Manual...
  • Page 19: Activating Sleep Mode

    3.5.1 Activating Sleep Mode By default, the G600 powers on in Idle Mode. The ATS24 default is 0. In this mode the G600 interfaces and features are functional and the module is fully active. Sleep mode is activated by the ATS24 command.
  • Page 20: Terminating Sleep Mode

    Hardware Interface Description calls or data. After this short paging is completed, G600 returns to Sleep mode. During this short awake period, the serial interfaces are enabled and communications with the module is possible. The CTS_N signal is alternately enabled and disabled synchronously with the network paging cycle.
  • Page 21 HARDWARE FLOW, the TXD data will be sent to G600 by CTS_N enabled, the data will not be lost. And G600 will go back to Idle mode for response. G600 GPRS Module Hardware User Manual...
  • Page 22: Real Time Clock

    When the main power supply and VBACKUP is disconnected from G600, the RTC timer will reset and the current time and date will be lost. On the next G600 power-up the time and date will need to be set again automatically or manually.
  • Page 23: Rtc Application

    PC, an external transceiver is required. G600 is defined as a DCE device, and the user application is defined as the DTE device. These definitions apply for the UART signals naming conventions, and the direction of data flow, as described in the figure.
  • Page 24: Ring Indicate

    Hardware Interface Description The G600 UART supports baud rates 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200, 230400 bps. Auto baud rate detection is supported for baud rates up to 230400 bps. All flow control handshakes are supported: hardware or none.
  • Page 25: Sim Interface

    The G600 does not incorporate an on-board SIM card tray for SIM placement. The SIM must be located on the user application board, external to the G600. The G600 SIM interface includes all the necessary signals, which are routed to the interface connector, for a direct and complete connection to an external SIM.
  • Page 26: Sim Design Guidelines

    Hardware Interface Description 3.8.2 SIM Design Guidelines The SIM interface and signals design is extremely important for proper operation of G600 and the SIM card. There are several design guidelines that must be followed to achieve a robust and stable design that meets the required standards and regulations.
  • Page 27: St Audio Channel: Microphone

    AC Input kΩ Impedance 3.9.2 1 Audio Channel: Speaker This channel is the G600 power-up default active output for voice calls and DTMF tones. It is designed as a differential output with 32Ω impedance. Parameter Conditions Unit No load Single...
  • Page 28: Nd Audio Channel: Speaker

    1.38 3.9.5 Audio Design The audio quality delivered by G600 is highly affected by the application audio design, particularly when using the analog audio interface. Therefore, special care must be taken when designing the G600 audio interface. Improper design and implementation of the audio interface will result in poor audio quality.
  • Page 29: A/D Interface

    3.10 A/D Interface The G600 includes 3 Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) (2 ADC in 50pins and 1 ADC in 80pins) signals with 12-bit resolution, for environmental and electrical measurements. The ADC signals accept an analog DC voltage level on their inputs and convert it to a 12-bit digital value for further processing by G600 or the user application.
  • Page 30: General Purpose Adc

    This regulator can source up to 30 mA of current to power any external digital circuits. When the G600 started up by power on signal, The VDD is output. So it can be Illustrating module start up.
  • Page 31: External Reset

    The RESET_N input signal would be power off the G600 immediately. This signal is set high after power up, when G600 is operating. It is set low when G600 is powered off. When the RESET_N signal is low, the G600 is powered off without the work net logging out. Important: It’s recommended that it should connect he 1nF capacitor to GND on external...
  • Page 32: Lpg

    As an alternative to generating the synchronization signal, the control pin can be used to drive a status LED on application platform. The timing of LPG, it can be indicated the G600 status a status LED on application platform. The timing of LPG, it can be indicated the G600 status straight.
  • Page 33: Trace Ports

    The GSM/GPRS network and G600 module is incorporated a complicated system. The G600 prepared the trace function for debugged or acquired the data of the system. The G600 transfer these data from SPI port. It can be operated on the PC software and execute by SPI adaptor to RS232.
  • Page 34: General Purpose I/O

    Hardware Interface Description 3.11.6 General Purpose I/O The G600 incorporates 3 general purpose IO signals for the user application. Each GPIO signal may be configured and controlled by AT command. These signals may be used to control or set external application circuits, or to receive indications from the external application.
  • Page 35: Electrical And Environmental Specifications Absolute Maximum Ratings

    Absolute Electrical and Environmental Specifications Maximum Ratings Absolute Maximum Ratings 4.1 Electrical Specifications The table gives the maximum electrical characteristics of the G600 interface signals. Caution: Exceeding the values may result in permanent damage to the module. Parameter Conditions Unit VBATT Supply -0.2...
  • Page 36: G600 Gprs Module Hardware User Manual

    Electrical and Environmental Specifications Absolute Maximum Ratings unconnected. G600 incorporates the necessary internal circuitry to keep unconnected signal in their default state. Do not connect any components to, or apply any voltage on, signals that are not used by the application.
  • Page 37: G600 Gprs Module Hardware User Manual

    General purpose A/D 0V ~ 1.000V SDA/GPIO1 I2C_SDA Extend voltage SCL/GPIO1 I2C_SCL 注: 1. CP=Center Pin; T= 3 Status; PD= Pull Down; PU=Pull Up; OD=Open Drain 2. Description & I/O: Standard Version G600 GPRS Module Hardware User Manual Page 37 of 41...
  • Page 38: Mechanical Specifications

    Mechanical Specifications 5 Mechanical Specifications Recommanded PCB layout: 5.1 Interface Connector Specifications The G600 uses a single 50-pin, 0.5 mm pitch, board to board connector for the application interface. Hirose DF12C receptacle on G600 Hirose DF12E header on user board...
  • Page 39: Rf Connector Specifications

    Mechanical Specifications The G600 interface connectors characteristics. For more information on the G600 mating connectors, please refer to the HIROSE web site at http://www.hirose-connectors.com/ 5.2 RF Connector Specifications The G600 uses a standard U.FL-R-SMT connector for the radio interface. The connector is manufactured by HIROSE.
  • Page 40: G600 Mounting

    Mechanical Specifications For more information on the G600 mating connectors, please refer to the HIROSE web site at http://www.hirose.com/. 5.3 G600 Mounting The G600 incorporates 2 mechanical holes for installing the module onto the application board. The holes are 2.4 millimeters in diameter, which accommodates several types of mechanical elements.
  • Page 41 Mechanical Specifications It is required to use screws or other mechanical elements to fasten G600 to the application board, but it is highly recommended to use conductive elements to improve the module's performance. G600 GPRS Module Hardware User Manual Page 41 of 41...

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