Smart Machine Smart Decision SIM7100 Hardware Design Document Title 1.01 Version 2015-01-20 Date Released Status SIM7100_Hardware Design_V1.01 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.
Smart Machine Smart Decision Revision History Data Version Description of change Author Yang Hongliang 2015-01-20 1.01 Original Li Ya SIM7100_Hardware Design_V1.01 2015-01-20...
This document describes electronic specifications, RF specifications, function interface, mechanical characteristic and testing results of the SIMCom SIM7100 module. With the help of this document and other SIM7100 software application notes/user guides, users can understand and use SIM7100 module to design and develop applications quickly.
Smart Machine Smart Decision ● SPI Interface ● I2C Interface Hardware Diagram The global architecture of the SIM7100 Embedded module is described in the figure below. Figure 1: SIM7100 Functional Architecture Functional Overview Table 2: General Feature Feature Implementation Power supply Single supply voltage 3.4~4.3V Power Save mode <5mA...
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Smart Machine Smart Decision Normal operation temperature: -30°C to +80°C Temperature range Extended operation temperature: -40°C to +85°C* Storage temperature -45°C to +90°C *Note: Module is able to make and receive voice calls, data calls, SMS and make GPRS/WCDMA/HSPA+/LTE traffic in -40℃...
Smart Machine Smart Decision PCM_OUT PCM_IN PCM_SYNC PCM_CLK GNSS_ANT MAIN_ANT COEX1 COEX2 BOOT_CFG0 COEX3 BOOT_CFG1 Pin description Table 4: IO Parameters Definition Pin Type Description Power input Power output Analog input Analog input/output Bidirectional input /output Digital input Digital output Digital output with high level Digital output with low level Pull up...
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Smart Machine Smart Decision be compatible with SIM5360. LDO power output for SD card circuit or other external circuit with If unused, please keep VDD_EXT Max. 150mA output. Its output open. voltage is Configurable. Recommend placing a 10uF and 100nF 1.8V SMPS output with Max.
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Smart Machine Smart Decision USIM Card data I/O, which has been pulled up with a 20KR resistor to USIM_VDD in module. Do not pull USIM_DATA I/O,PU up or pull down in users’ application circuit. USIM_RST USIM Reset All signals of USIM interface should be protected against USIM_CLK...
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Smart Machine Smart Decision external pull-up 10KΩ I2C data input/output resistors to 1.8V. Keypad interface KBR0 Bit 0 drive to the pad matrix KBR1 Bit 1 drive to the pad matrix KBR2 Bit 2 drive to the pad matrix KBR3 Bit 3 drive to the pad matrix All Keypad pins can KBR4...
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Smart Machine Smart Decision RF interface MAIN _ANT MAIN antenna soldering pad GNSS_ANT GNSS antenna soldering pad AUX_ANT Diversity antenna soldering pad Other interface Current source of ground-referenced ISINK current sink If unused, please keep ADC1 Analog digital converter input 1 open.
Smart Machine Smart Decision Interface Application Power Supply The power supply pins of SIM7100 include four VBAT pins (pin 62&63, pin 38&39). VBAT directly supplies the power to RF and baseband circuit. VBAT directly supplies the power to RF PA and baseband system.
Smart Machine Smart Decision be the best way to reduce the voltage drops, else users must introduce larger capacitor (typical 1000uF) to storage electric power. 3.1.1 Design Guide Make sure that the input voltage at the VBAT pin will never drop below 3.4V even during a transmit burst when the current consumption rises up to more than 2A.
Smart Machine Smart Decision 3.1.2 Recommended Power supply circuit We recommend DCDC or LDO is used for the power supply of the module, make sure that the peak current of power components can rise up to more than 2A. The following figure is the reference design of +5V input linear regulator power supply.
Smart Machine Smart Decision Note: Under-voltage warning function and under-voltage power-off function are disabled by default. For more information about these AT command, please refer to Document [1]. Power on/Power off/Reset Time Sequence 3.2.1 Power on Sequence SIM7100 can be powered on by pulling PWRKEY pin down to ground. This pin is already pulled up with a 200KΩ...
Smart Machine Smart Decision Table 8: Power on timing and Electronic Characteristic Time value Symbol Parameter Unit Min. Typ. Max. The time of active low level impulse on PWRKEY pin to power on module The time from power-on issue to STATUS pin on(status) output high level(indicating power up ready ) The time from power-on issue to UART port ready...
Smart Machine Smart Decision Table 9: Power off timing and Electronic Characteristic Time value Symbol Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Unit The time of active low level pulse on PWRKEY pin to power off module The time from power-off issue to STATUS pin output off(status) low level(indicating power off ) The time from power-off issue to UART port off...
Smart Machine Smart Decision Note: ESD components are suggested to be used on RESET pin. Table 10: RESET Pin Electronic Characteristic Symbol Description Min. Typ. Max. Unit The time of active low level impulse on reset RESET pin to reset module Input high level voltage 1.17 Input low level voltage...
Smart Machine Smart Decision The SIM7100 UART is 1.8V interface. A level shifter should be used if user’s application is equipped with a 3.3V UART interface. The level shifter TXB0108RGYR provided by Texas Instruments is recommended. The reference design of the TXB0108RGYR is in the following figures. VDD_1V8 or 3.3V External 1V8...
Smart Machine Smart Decision status. Initially it keeps high, when a voice call or CSD call comes, the pin “RI” will change to low for about 5900ms, then it will return to high level for 100ms. It will repeat this procedure until this call is answered or hung up.
Smart Machine Smart Decision 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. Table 11: USIM Electronic characteristic in 1.8V mode ( USIM_VDD =1.8V) Symbol Parameter Min.
Smart Machine Smart Decision Figure 21: USIM interface reference circuit Note: USIM_DATA has been pulled up with a 20KΩ resistor to USIM_VDD in module. A 220nF capacitor on USIM_VDD is used to reduce interference. Use AT Commands to get information in USIM card.
Smart Machine Smart Decision Delay from PCM_CLK falling to PCM_OUT T(zdout) – – HIGH-Z 3.6.2 PCM Application Guide The firmware of SIM7100 has integrated the configuration on WM8960GEFL/RV codec provided by WOLFSON MICROELECTRONICS with I2C interface. The reference circuit of the reference design of PCM interfaces with external codec IC in the following figure.
Smart Machine Smart Decision Low-level input voltage -0.3 0.25·VDD_EXT VDD_EXT-0.4 2.95 VDD_EXT High-level output voltage Low-level output voltage 0.45 Note: , , *Be different from SD_DATA0-SD_DATA3 SD_CLK and SD_CMD SD1_DET is 1.8V operation voltage. **VDD_EXT must be set with 2.95V output. 3.7.1 SD Design guide VDD_EXT can provide power for SD card.
Smart Machine Smart Decision Figure 28: I2C Reference Circuit Note : SDA and SCL don’t have pull up resistors in module. So, external pull up resistors are needed in user application circuit. For more details about AT commands please refer to document [1]. Keypad Interface SIM7100 module provides a keypad interface that supports five sense columns, and five keypad rows.
Smart Machine Smart Decision 3.10 SPI Interface The SPI interface of SIM7100 is master only. It provides a duplex, synchronous, serial communication link with peripheral devices. Its operation voltage is 1.8V, with clock rates up to 26 MHz. Note : For more details about AT commands please refer to document [1].
Smart Machine Smart Decision Figure 31: Flight Mode Switch Reference Circuit Table 18: FLIGHTMODE Pin Status FLIGHTMODE Pin Status Module operation Input Low Level Flight Mode: RF is closed. Input High Level Normal Mode: RF is working. 3.13 GPIO43 Behavior GPIO43 can be used as wake/interrupt signal to module from host like DTR.
Smart Machine Smart Decision 3.14 Pin multiplex Function Some pins of SIM7100 could be used for alternate function besides default function. Table 19: Pin multiplex Function List Pin Name Default Function Alternate Function Number NETLIGHT NETLIGHT GPIO1 FLIGHTMODE FLIGHTMODE GPIO4 STATUS STATUS GPIO40...
Smart Machine Smart Decision 3.14.1 SD2 Interface Keypad interface can be multiplexed with SD2 interface. SD2 interface is compatible with WLAN (802.11), the operation voltage of which is 1.8V. Table 20: SD2 Pin description Pin name Pin No. Function KBR2 SD2_DATA0 KBC1 SD2_DATA1...
Smart Machine Smart Decision VBAT Pin 45 is VBAT tolerant- Passive suitable for driving white device LEDs ISINK High current MODULE Current Controls Figure 32: ISINK Reference Circuit Note: The sinking current can be adjusted to meet design requirement through the AT command “AT+ CLEDITST =<0>, <value>”.The “value”...
Smart Machine Smart Decision 3.15.3 LDO SIM7100 has a LDO power output, namely VDD_EXT. The output voltage of VDD_EXT is 0V by default User can switch the LDO on or off by the AT command “AT+CVAUXS” and configure its output voltage by the AT command “AT+CVAUXV”.
Smart Machine Smart Decision Antenna Design Guide SIM7100 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. SIMCom recommends that the total insertion loss between the antenna pad and antenna should meet the following requirements: GSM900/GSM850<0.5dB ●...
Smart Machine Smart Decision Figure 34: Antenna matching circuit (AUX_ANT) In above figure, R3, C3, C4 and R4 are used for diversity antenna matching. By default, the R3, R4 are 0 Ohm resistors, and the C3, C4 are reserved for tuning. Note: The LTE diversity antenna is suggested to be kept on, for that there are many high bands in the designing of TDD-LTE, such as band38, band40 and band41.
Smart Machine Smart Decision GNSS antenna Passive/Active antenna There is no power supply on GPS antenna pad, if the antenna is active type, the power should be given by main board. It is suggested either the external LNA or active antenna used. It is not needed for both of them at the same time.
Smart Machine Smart Decision Figure 35: Active antenna circuit Figure 36: Passive antenna circuit (Default) In above figures, the components C1 and L1, L2 are used for antenna matching, the values of the components can only be obtained after the antenna tuning usually, and they are provided by antenna vendor.C2 in Figure 35 is used for DC isolation.
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Smart Machine Smart Decision AGPS mode needs more support from the mobile telecommunication network. Please refer to document [24] for more details. SIM7100_Hardware Design_V1.01 2015-01-20...
Smart Machine Smart Decision Electrical Specifications Absolute maximum ratings Absolute maximum rating for digital and analog pins of SIM7100 are listed in the following table: Table 29: Absolute maximum ratings Parameter Min. Max. Unit Voltage at VBAT -0.5 Voltage at USB_VBUS -0.5 5.25 Voltage at digital pins...
Smart Machine Smart Decision FLIGHTMODE, STATUS, USIM_DET, SD1_DET), I2C, UART, PCM, COEXn, BOOT_CFGn. The operating temperature of SIM7100 is listed in the following table. Table 32: Operating temperature Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Unit Normal operation temperature ℃ Extended operation temperature* ℃...
Smart Machine Smart Decision uplink/downlink data rates and GPRS configuration (e.g. used multi-slot settings). AT command “AT+CFUN” can be used to set the module to a minimum functionality mode without removing the power supply. In this mode, the RF Minimum part of the module will not work or the USIM card will not be accessible, or functionality mode both RF part and USIM card will be closed, and the serial port is still...
Smart Machine Smart Decision Table 34: Current consumption OFF state OFF state supply current Power down 20uA GSM Sleep mode (without USB connection) Sleep mode @DRX=2 TBD GSM/GPRS supply current Sleep mode @DRX=5 TBD (GNSS off) Sleep mode @DRX=9 TBD GSM Sleep Mode (with USB suspended) Sleep mode @DRX=2 TBD GSM/GPRS supply current...
Smart Machine Smart Decision Guide for Production Top and Bottom View of SIM7100 Figure 37: Top and bottom view of SIM7100 These test points are only used for module manufacturing and testing. They are not for customer’s application. Typical Solder Reflow Profile For customer convenience, SIMCom provides a typical example for a commonly used soldering profile.
Smart Machine Smart Decision Figure 38: The ramp-soak-spike reflow profile of SIM7100 Note: For details about secondary SMT, please refer to document [21]. Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) SIM7100 is qualified to Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) 5 in accordance with JEDEC J-STD-033. After the prescribed time limit exceeded, users should bake modules for 192 hours in drying equipment (<5% RH) at 40°...
Smart Machine Smart Decision Stencil Foil Design Recommendation The recommended thickness of stencil foil is more than 0.15mm. SIM7100_Hardware Design_V1.01 2015-01-20...
Smart Machine Smart Decision B. Coding schemes and maximum net data rates over air interface Table 37: Coding schemes and maximum net data rates over air interface Multislot definition(GPRS/EDGE) Slot class DL slot number UL slot number Active slot number GPRS coding scheme Max data rata(4 slots)...
Smart Machine Smart Decision C. Related Documents Table 38: Related documents Document name Remark SIM7100_ATC_V0.xx SIM7100_ATC_V0.xx ITU-T Draft new Serial asynchronous automatic dialing and control recommendationV.25ter Digital cellular telecommunications (Phase 2+); AT command GSM 07.07 set for GSM Mobile Equipment (ME) GSM 07.10 Support GSM 07.10 multiplexing protocol Digital cellular telecommunications (Phase 2+);...
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(RoHS) [21] Module Module secondary SMT Guidelines secondary-SMT-UGD-V1.xx [22] SIM7100_UART_Application This document describes how to use UART interface of _Note_V0.xx SIMCom SIM7100 modules. SIM7100_USB_AUDIO_Appl [23] USB AUDIO Application Note ication_Note_V0.xx [24] SIM7100_GPS_Application_Note_ SIM7100 GPS Application Note V0.xx SIM7100_Hardware Design_V1.01...
Smart Machine Smart Decision D. Terms and Abbreviations Table 39: Terms and Abbreviations Abbreviation Description Analog-to-Digital Converter Antenna Reference Point Bit Error Rate Base Transceiver Station Coding Scheme Circuit Switched Data Clear to Send Digital-to-Analog Converter Discontinuous Reception Digital Signal Processor Data Terminal Equipment (typically computer, terminal, printer) Data Terminal Ready Discontinuous Transmission...
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Smart Machine Smart Decision Real Time Clock Subscriber Identification Module Short Message Service serial peripheral interface SMPS Switched-mode power supply TDMA Time Division Multiple Access Terminal Equipment, also referred to as DTE Transmit Direction UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver & Transmitter VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio SIM phonebook...
Smart Machine Smart Decision E. Safety Caution Table 40: 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.
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