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Document Control ID 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.
Arrange new structure Xiaoyangyang 2012-07-12 2.01 Modify the Hardware Diagram libing Delete the chapter of Automatic power on. Modify time value in table 6 and 2012-08-31 2.02 Libing table 7. Figure 19, Figure 20 and Figure 27 are modified. SIM5215&SIM5216_Hardware Design_V2.02 2012-08-31...
Introduction This document describes electronic specifications, RF specifications, function interface, mechanical characteristic and testing conclusions of the SIMCom SIM5215&SIM5216 module. With the help of this document and other SIM5215&SIM5216 software application notes, user guides, users can quickly understand and use SIM5215&SIM5216 module to design and develop applications quickly.
LDO Power Output ● Camera Interface ● PCM Interface ● SDIO Interface ● ● I2C Interface Hardware Diagram The global architecture of the SIM5215&SIM5216 Embedded module is described in the figure below. Figure 1: SIM5215&SIM5216 functional architecture SIM5215&SIM5216_Hardware Design_V2.02 2012-08-31...
Firmware upgrade Firmware upgrade over USB interface Multiplex on GPIOs. 3 kinds of coding formats: 8 bit (υ-law or A-law) and 16 bit (linear). Operation temperature: -30°C to +80°C ● Temperature range Storage temperature -40°C to +85°C ● SIM5215&SIM5216_Hardware Design_V2.02 2012-08-31...
Figure 3: Board to Board connector jack(NAIS AXK770247G) Figure 4: Board to Board connector pin(NAIS AXK870145W) ( ) Note: We recommend users to adopt the board to board connector jack NAIS AXK770247G to connect with ( ) SIM5215A&SIM5216A NAIS AXK870145W SIM5215&SIM5216_Hardware Design_V2.02 2012-08-31...
USIM_DATA SIM Data Output/Input protected against USIM_CLK SIM Clock ESD/EMC. USIM_RESET SIM Reset SDIO interface If it is unused, keep open. SD_CLK SDIO clock SD_CMD SDIO command SD_DATA0 SDIO data SD_DATA1 SDIO data SD_DATA2 SDIO data SIM5215&SIM5216_Hardware Design_V2.02 2012-08-31...
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If it is unused, keep open. PCM_DIN/GPIO0 wake/interrupt. also multiplexed as the PCM_DIN pin. General Input PIN. It also can be PCM_SYNC/GPIO2 multiplexed as the PCM_SYNC pin. General Output PIN. It also can be PCM_CLK/GPIO3 multiplexed as the PCM_CLK pin. SIM5215&SIM5216_Hardware Design_V2.02 2012-08-31...
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GPIO1 If it is unused, keep open. network status. GPIO4 RF Control: Flight Modem switch Other interface RESET System reset in, active low. Refer to 3.12 HKADC Analog Digital Converter Input Refer to 3.12 VREG_AUX LDO output SIM5215&SIM5216_Hardware Design_V2.02 2012-08-31...
Application Interface Specification Power Supply The power supply pins of SIM5215&SIM5216 include six VBAT pins. VBAT directly supplies the power to RF PA and baseband system. For the VBAT, the ripple due to GSM/GPRS emission burst (every 4.615ms) may cause voltage drop, and the current consumption rises typically to peak of 2A. So the power supply must be able to provide sufficient current up to more than 2A.
VBAT 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. SIM5215&SIM5216_Hardware Design_V2.02 2012-08-31...
If there is a big difference between the input voltage and the desired output (VBAT), a switching converter power will be preferable because of its better efficiency, especially at the high current situation. The following figure is the reference circuit. Note that DCDC may deprave RF performance because of ripple current intrinsically. SIM5215&SIM5216_Hardware Design_V2.02 2012-08-31...
RTC back up. The discharge current is less than 10uA. If this feature is used, please refer to the AT commands “AT+CTZU” and “AT +CTZR”. External capacitor backup MODULE VRTC Core Non-chargeable Backup Battery Figure 12: RTC supply from capacitor SIM5215&SIM5216_Hardware Design_V2.02 2012-08-31...
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. Typical charge-discharge curves for this battery are shown in the following figure. SIM5215&SIM5216_Hardware Design_V2.02 2012-08-31...
SIM5215&SIM5216 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 SIM5215&SIM5216 by pulling the POWER_ON pin down for a short time. The power-on scenarios are illustrated in the following figures.
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 Tuart The time to enable UART Tusb The time to enable USB SIM5215&SIM5216_Hardware Design_V2.02 2012-08-31...
● Method 2: Power off SIM5215&SIM5216 by AT command ● User can power off the SIM5215&SIM5216 by pulling POWER_ON down for a specific time. The power off scenario is illustrated in the following figure. Figure 17: Power off timing sequence...
For details, refer to Document [1]. UART Interface SIM5215&SIM5216 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.
SMS, voice call (CSD, video) or URC reporting, then “RI” will change to low logic level to inform the master (client PC). It will stay low until the master clears the interrupt event with AT command. SIM5215&SIM5216_Hardware Design_V2.02 2012-08-31...
To comply with RS-232 protocol, the RS-232 level shifter chip should be used to connect SIM5215&SIM5216 to the RS-232-C interface. In this connection, the TTL level and RS-232 level are converted mutually. SIMCom recommends that user uses the SP3238ECA chip with a full modem. For more information please refers to the RS-232 chip datasheet.
There are three audio channels in SIM5215&SIM5216,including speaker output , receiver output and microphone input. SPEAKER circuit in SIM5215&SIM5216 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.
Figure 25:: Headphone Microphone interface configuration Note: SIM5215&SIM5216 has integrated MIC bias circuit. There is no need to pull the MIC_P and MIC_N up to the external power, just connect it to microphone. MIC_P and MIC_N must be differential lines.
Note: If users require better experience on audio, users should modify these parameters according to their own electronic and mechanical design. USIM Interface The USIM provides the required subscription verification information to allow the mobile equipment to attach to a GSM or UMTS network. Both 1.8V and 3.0V SIM Cards are supported. SIM5215&SIM5216_Hardware Design_V2.02 2012-08-31...
) ESDA6V1W5 or ON SEMI (www.onsemi.com ) SMF05C. Note that the SIM peripheral circuit should be close to the SIM card socket. The reference circuit of the 8-pin SIM card holder is illustrated in the following figure. SIM5215&SIM5216_Hardware Design_V2.02 2012-08-31...
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. SIM5215&SIM5216_Hardware Design_V2.02...
I2C is used to communicate with peripheral equipments and can be operated as either a transmitter or receiver, depending on the device function. Use AT Commands “AT+CRIIC and AT+CWIIC” to read/write register values of related peripheral equipments connected with I2C interface. SIM5215&SIM5216_Hardware Design_V2.02 2012-08-31...
3.6.3 Design Guide For SIM5215&SIM5216, 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.
Application Guide When using a YUV sensor, users must connect the sensor data pin (OV7670: data0~data7; OV2640 and OV7725: data2~data9) to the module CAM_D2~CAM_D9 orderly. A typical circuit about the camera is shown in the following figure. SIM5215&SIM5216_Hardware Design_V2.02 2012-08-31...
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When using analog sensor, you need to use AK8856 to decode NTSC or PAL signal to digital signal firstly,and then AK8856 transmits the digital data into the camera interface. Refer to the following figure. Figure 29: Analog sensor circuit reference SIM5215&SIM5216_Hardware Design_V2.02 2012-08-31...
HIGH: power-down. USB Interface SIM5215&SIM5216 module contains a USB interface. This interface is compliant with the USB2.0 specification. The USB2.0 specification requires hosts such as the computer to support all three USB speeds, namely low-speed (1.5Mbps), full-speed (12Mbps) and high-speed (480Mbps). USB charging and USB-OTG is not supported.
: Note The SIM5215&SIM5216 has two kinds of interface (UART and USB) to connect to host CPU. USB interface is mapped to five virtual ports: “SIMTECH USB Modem”, “SIMTECH NMEA Device”, “SIMTECH ATCOM Device”, “SIMTECH Diagnostics interface” and “SIMTECH Wireless Ethernet Adapter”.
The module provides a LDO named VREG_AUX for SD card power supply. The LDO is 2.85V by default, capable of 250mA. Data lines should be pulled up to VREG_AUX by 10K resistors. ESD/EMI components should be arranged beside SD card socket. Refer to the following application circuit. SIM5215&SIM5216_Hardware Design_V2.02 2012-08-31...
Figure 31: SDIO interface circuit 3.10 GPIO Interface SIM5215&SIM5216 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.
Power off / Sleep Flight mode control GPIO4 controls SIM5215&SIM5216 module to enter or exit the Flight mode. In Flight mode, SIM5215&SIM5216 closes RF function to prevent interference with other equipments or minimize current consumption. Bidirectional ESD protection component is suggested to add on GPIO4.
: Note 1. For SIM5215&SIM5216, GPIO0, GPIO2, GPIO3 and GPIO5 have multiplex function, user can use them as PCM interface to connect extend codec. Refer to section 3.10 and document [1] for details. 2. When the module is powered off, make sure all digital interfaces (PCM UART, etc) connected with peripheral devices have no voltage higher than 0.3V.
PCM data clock 3.11.2 Signal Description The default PCM interface in SIM5215&SIM5216 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. Primary PCM is disabled after every power-on or every reset event.
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AUX_PCM_CLK high time – μs T(auxclkl) AUX_PCM_CLK low time – μs AUX_PCM_SYNC setup time high before T(suauxsync) 1.95 – – μs falling edge of PCM_CLK AUX_PCM SYNC hold time after falling edge T(hauxsync) 1.95 – – μs of PCM_CLK SIM5215&SIM5216_Hardware Design_V2.02 2012-08-31...
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Primary PCM (2048 KHz PCM clock) SIM5215&SIM5216 also supports 2.048 MHz PCM data and sync timing for υ -law codec. This is called the primary PCM interface. User can use AT command to take the mode you want as discussed above.
– – HIGH-Z Note: SIM5215&SIM5216 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 SIM5215&SIM5216 merges functions for various applications. It can enrich users’ design and lower the cost of users’...
50ms<t<200ms. ESD components are suggested to be used on Reset pin. 3.12.2 ADC SIM5215&SIM5216 has a dedicated ADC that is available for digitizing analog signals such as battery voltage and so on; it is on PIN 41, namely HKADC. This HKADC is 8 bit successive-approximation circuit, and electronic specification is shown in the following table.
Note: The input signal voltage value in ADC must not be higher than 2.2V. 3.12.3 LDO SIM5215&SIM5216 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”...
< -106dBm WCDMA 900 < -106dBm Operating Specification SIM5215&SIM5216 can support high rate data by GSM/WCDMA wireless network. In the different network environment, data transmission rate shifts depending on modulation and encoding. Table 37: GPRS/EDGE data throughout Function Coding schemes...
Note: Actual throughout rates depend on network configuration, network loading, signal condition and so on. Antenna Design Guide SIM5215&SIM5216 provides a RF antenna connector and a antenna pad. Customer’s antenna can be soldered to the module antenna pad or connected to module’s antenna connector through a 50Ω RF cable.
Figure 42: RF adapter cable MXTK88TK2000 4.3.1 Antenna connector SIM5215A&SIM5216A use MURATA MM9329-2700 RF connector. MURATA MXTK88XXXXX as matching connector is recommended to use in the host board. Refer to the following figure for details. Figure 43: Module antenna connector SIM5215&SIM5216_Hardware Design_V2.02 2012-08-31...
Note: For more information about the connector, visit http://www.murata.com/ 4.3.2 Antenna pad The antenna can be soldered to RF pad or attached through contacting springs. The reference ground pad is located nearby. Figure 45: Module antenna pad SIM5215&SIM5216_Hardware Design_V2.02 2012-08-31...
℃ Storage temperature ℃ Note: SIMCom recommends user to install a heat sink on the module shielding case if SIM5215&SIM5216 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.
In this mode, the RF part of functionality the module will not work or the SIM card will not be accessible, or both will be closed, mode and the serial port is still accessible. The power consumption in this mode is very low. SIM5215&SIM5216_Hardware Design_V2.02 2012-08-31...
CPU. If the module is in the idle mode, make sure to pull the RXD to low level by host CPU. SIMCom recommends using UART_DTR to wake up the module from host CPU and to use UART_RI to wake up the host CPU.
EMC tests should be performed to detect any potential problems. Possible harmful emissions radiate by the application to the RF receiver in the receiver band. RF emissions interfere with audio input/output. It is recommended to shield the sensitive components and trace with common ground and user can add beads where necessary. SIM5215&SIM5216_Hardware Design_V2.02 2012-08-31...
The ESD components should be placed beside the connectors which human body might touch, such as SIM card holder, audio jacks, switches, keys, etc. The following table is the SIM5215&SIM5216 ESD measurement performance; the results are from SIMCom EVB test.
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) SIM5215&SIM5216 is qualified to Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) 3 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° C +5° C/-0° C, or 72 hours at 85° C +5° C/-5° C. Note that plastic tray is not heat-resistant, users must not use the tray to bake at 85°...
Note: QCN will be erased after SD card update, so users must backup QCN files before downloading the new firmware. 6.3.2 USB Update Users can use USB interface to download the new firmware. The realization process is described in following figures. Figure 49: Reference circuit for USB update (UART communication) SIM5215&SIM5216_Hardware Design_V2.02 2012-08-31...
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Smart Machine Smart Decision Figure 50: Reference circuit for USB update (USB communication) Figure 51: SD card update procedure Note: We recommend using SD card update when users adopt USB to communicate with the module. SIM5215&SIM5216_Hardware Design_V2.02 2012-08-31...
Smart Machine Smart Decision Appendix A. SIM5215&SIM5216 GPIOs List Table 45: SIM5215&SIM5216 GPIOs list Name GPIO Index Default Function Alternate Function PCM_DIN GPIO Interrupt [LEVEL/LOW] PCM_DIN GPIO1 Status led GPIO PCM_SYNC GPIO [IN] PCM_SYNC PCM_CLK GPIO [OUT/LOW] PCM_CLK GPIO4 RF Switch...
GSM 03.38 and language-specific information Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2); Mobile GSM 11.10 Station (MS) conformance specification; Part 1: Conformance specification Digital cellular telecommunications system (Release 5); Mobile [10] 3GPP TS 51.010-1 Station (MS) conformance specification SIM5215&SIM5216_Hardware Design_V2.02 2012-08-31...
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Personal Communication System, also referred to as GSM 1900 Radio Frequency Root Mean Square (value) Real Time Clock Receive Direction Subscriber Identification Module Short Message Service serial peripheral interface TDMA Time Division Multiple Access Terminal Equipment, also referred to as DTE Transmit Direction SIM5215&SIM5216_Hardware Design_V2.02 2012-08-31...
Switch off the cellular terminal when you are near petrol stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress. Operation of any electrical equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres can constitute a safety hazard. SIM5215&SIM5216_Hardware Design_V2.02 2012-08-31...
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(e.g. lock functions, fixed dialing etc.). You may have to deactivate those features before you can make an emergency call. Also, some networks require that a valid SIM card be properly inserted in the cellular terminal or mobile. SIM5215&SIM5216_Hardware Design_V2.02 2012-08-31...
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