Sierra Wireless AirPrime SL808 Series Migration Manual
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- Page 1 Migration Guide AirPrime SL Series WA_DEV_LG_UGD_001 March 30, 2011...
- Page 2 Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or be totally lost. Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such as the Sierra Wireless modem are used in a normal manner with a well-constructed network, the Sierra Wireless modem should not be used in situations where failure to transmit or receive data could result in damage of any kind to the user or any other party, including but not limited to personal injury, death, or loss of property.
- Page 3 This product may contain technology developed by or for Sierra Wireless Inc. ® This product includes technology licensed from QUALCOMM This product is manufactured or sold by Sierra Wireless Inc. or its affiliates under one or more patents licensed from InterDigital Group. Copyright ©...
- Page 4 Migration Guide Document History Version Date Updates November 29, 2010 Creation Added compatibility information for SL501x. Updated the UART1 signals for SL80xx in Table 13 and Table 29; added Table 14 to describe support for full UART in SL80xx. March 30, 2011 Added Table 19 GPIOs available on the SL Series Embedded Modules.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ....................8 2. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ................9 2.1. List of References ......................9 2.2. Glossary ........................9 3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ................. 10 3.1. General Information ....................10 3.2. Product Name......................12 4. HARDWARE COMPATIBILITY ................13 4.1. Electrical Compatibility .................... - Page 6 List of Figures Figure 1. Block Level Functional Compatibility ................13 Figure 2. Recommended Schematic Design of Antenna Port Selection for SL6087, SL80xx and SL501x ........................... 16 Figure 3. Recommended Schematic Design for the SL6087 JTAG Pins ........22 Figure 4. Recommended Schematic Design for Using SL808x/SL809x 1V8 or SL501x 2V6 Regulator Output ..........................
- Page 7 List of Tables Table 1. Comparison Table Between the SL6087, SL808x, SL809x and SL501x ...... 10 Table 2. SL Embedded Module with Product Name ..............12 Table 3. RF Band Supported by the SL Series Embedded Modules .......... 14 Table 4. Operating Temperature Range of the SL Series Embedded Modules ......
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Page 8: Introduction
1. Introduction This document aims to provide a guideline for designing applications based on the AirPrime SL series. Recommendations are provided to maximize the compatibility between the modules when using different variants of the SL series for the same application from GSM version (SL6xxx) to HSPA version (SL8xxx), or to CDMA/EVDO version (SL5xxx). -
Page 9: Reference Documents
2. Reference Documents 2.1. List of References AirPrime SL6087 Product Technical Specification and Customer Design Guidelines Reference: WA_DEV_SL6087_PTS_001 AirPrime SL808x Product Technical Specification and Customer Design Guidelines Reference: 2400058 AirPrime SL809x Product Technical Specification and Customer Design Guidelines Reference: WA_DEV_SL8090_PTS_001 AirPrime SL501x Product Technical Specification and Customer Design Guidelines Reference: 4110802 AirPrime SL Series Customer Process Guidelines... -
Page 10: General Description
3. General Description 3.1. General Information The table below defines the SL6087, SL808x, SL809x and the SL501x embedded modules. Table 1. Comparison Table Between the SL6087, SL808x, SL809x and SL501x SL6087 SL808x SL809x SL501x Dual band IS-95A/B and CDMA 2X Quad band GSM EDGE Quad band GSM EDGE Release0/A... - Page 11 Migration Guide General Description SL6087 SL808x SL809x SL501x 2 x UART interface 1 x USB 2.0 Full speed 1 x SPI interface 1 x UART interface 1 x UART interface 1 x I2C 1 x UART interface 1 x USB 2.0 High speed 1 x USB 2.0 Full speed 1 x PCM 1 x USB 2.0 High speed...
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Page 12: Product Name
Migration Guide General Description 3.2. Product Name The following table enumerates the corresponding product name for each AirPrime SL embedded module. Table 2. SL Embedded Module with Product Name SL Series Frequency Band Product Name SL6087 Quad band GSM EDGE SL6087 SL8080 Quad band GSM EDGE, UMTS 850 / 1900 MHz, Voice or Data... -
Page 13: Hardware Compatibility
4. Hardware Compatibility 4.1. Electrical Compatibility 4.1.1. Block Level Functional Compatibility UART 1 BUZZER VCORE & LED ADC_1, ADC_2 GPIO_4, GPIO_5 AirPrime SL Module ON/OFF Compatible between the SL series 0Ω 0Ω Compatible between the SL series except for the SL501x Attention on application design required for compatibility Only available on the SL6087... -
Page 14: Rf Band
Migration Guide Hardware Compatibility 4.1.1.1. RF Band The SL series intelligent embedded modules are currently available in footprint compatible EDGE, HSPA and CDMA 1X Rel 0, 1x EVDOrA versions. The following table shows the RF capabilities of each embedded module variant. Table 3. -
Page 15: Power Supply
Migration Guide Hardware Compatibility Product Reference Operating Temperature Range SL8081/SL8083/SL8085 -20°C to +60°C Class A (commercial grade) -30°C to +75°C Class B -40°C to +85°C Storage SL8090/SL8092 -30°C to +70°C Class A (industrial grade) -40°C to +85°C Class B -40°C to +85°C Storage SL8091/SL8093 -20°C to +60°C Class A (commercial grade) -
Page 16: Application Design Limitation
Migration Guide Hardware Compatibility 4.1.2. Application Design Limitation 4.1.2.1. Antenna Interface There is a difference between the main antenna port of the SL6087, SL80xx and SL501x. It is recommended to reserve an antenna path selection circuit on the application design. Figure 2. -
Page 17: Table 6. Antenna Interface Of The Sl Series Embedded Modules
Migration Guide Hardware Compatibility The following table shows the antenna pin-out ports of the SL Series embedded modules. Table 6. Antenna Interface of the SL Series Embedded Modules SL6087 SL808x SL809x SL501x Pin # Signal Signal Signal Signal Function Value Function Value Function... -
Page 18: Audio Interface
Migration Guide Hardware Compatibility 4.1.2.2. Audio Interface 4.1.2.2.1. Analog Audio Interface 4.1.2.2.1.1. Electrical Connection The SL6087 and SL808x offers compatible analog audio pin outs. Table 7. Analog Audio Interface Pin Out of SL6087and SL808x SL6087 SL8080/SL8082/SL8084 SL809x SL501x Signal Signal Signal Signal Function... -
Page 19: Table 8. Speaker Output Difference Between The Sl6087 And Sl808X
Migration Guide Hardware Compatibility 4.1.2.2.1.2. Speaker Output Power The SL6087 and SL808x use different audio amplifiers which results in different output power levels. The difference in the output power level can be easily compensated using gain control. Refer to the AT Command Reference Guide compatible with the specific SL embedded module for more information. Table 8. -
Page 20: Jtag And Uart1 Interface
Migration Guide Hardware Compatibility Table 10. Digital Audio Interface Features of the SL Series Embedded Modules Parameter SL6087 SL8080/SL8082/SL8084 SL8090/SL8092 SL501x Operating Mode Master Master Master Master Bit rate 768kHz only 2.048MHz 2.048MHz 2.048MHz Sample rate 8kHz 8kHz 8kHz 8kHz Frame format 16 bits MSB first 16 bits MSB first... -
Page 21: Table 12. Jtag Pin Out Of Sl6087
Migration Guide Hardware Compatibility Pin # SL6087 SL808x SL809x SL501x Signal Function Value Signal Function Value Signal Function Value Signal Function Value Name Name Name Name Detect DTR1 Data 2V8 input Mode Mode Mode Terminal select select select Ready input input input Ring... -
Page 22: Figure 3. Recommended Schematic Design For The Sl6087 Jtag Pins
Migration Guide Hardware Compatibility SL6087 SL808x SL809x SL501x Signal Function Value Signal Function Value Signal Function Value Signal Function Value Name Name Name Name Data out Connected Connected Connected Clock input Connected Connected Connected For the SL6087’s JTAG interface, it is recommended to have test points on the application board design. The application board must have a 0Ω jumper to short pins 19 and 20 to GND when the SL808x/SL809x/SL501x is used. -
Page 23: Uart2 Interface
Migration Guide Hardware Compatibility 4.1.2.4. UART2 Interface The SL6087 UART2 interface is assigned to the same pin of the SL808x, SL809x and SL501x UART1 interface. In case the UART interface is required, it is necessary to have software customization on the SL6087 to enable UART2 which is not enabled by default. Table 13. -
Page 24: Table 15. Uart Baud Rate Limit Of The Sl Series Embedded Modules
Migration Guide Hardware Compatibility Additional UART2 Signal Configuration A Configuration B Configuration C Signal Function Value Signal Function Signal Function Signal Function Name Number Name Number Name Number Name Data Set General SPI_DATA SPI Master 1V8 output GPIO_3 PCM_CLK PCM Clock Ready Purpose I/O _MOSI... -
Page 25: Usb Interface
Migration Guide Hardware Compatibility 4.1.2.5. USB Interface The SL series embedded modules share common pins for the USB interface. However, the SL6087 require an external voltage input (VPAD- USB/USB_VBUS) for the USB interface. The SL6087 is connected to the USB host through an additional 3.3V LDO. The SL808x and SL809x support USB 2.0 High Speed while the SL6087 and SL501x support up to USB 2.0 Full speed. -
Page 26: Sim Detection
Migration Guide Hardware Compatibility 4.1.2.6. SIM Detection The SIM Detection pin of the SL6087 is in conflict with the 1V8 regulator output of the SL808x/SL809x, and the 2V6 regulator output of the SL501x. A 0Ω resistor can be placed in serial connection and equipped only when SL6087 is used. Table 17. -
Page 27: Voltage Regulator Output
Migration Guide Hardware Compatibility 4.1.2.7. Voltage Regulator Output The SL6087 provides two regulator outputs as VCC_2V8 (pin 58) and VCC_1V8 (pin 59). However, only a 1V8 output is available on the SL808x/SL809x, and only a 2V6 output is available on the SL501x. Figure 4. -
Page 28: Table 18. Regulator Output Of The Sl Series Embedded Module
Migration Guide Hardware Compatibility Table 18. Regulator Output of the SL Series Embedded Module Pin # SL6087 SL808x SL809x SL501x Signal Function Value Signal Function Value Signal Function Value Signal Function Value Name Name Name Name SIMPRES SIM Card 1V8 input VREF_1V 1V8 LDO VREF_1V... -
Page 29: Gpio(S)
Migration Guide Hardware Compatibility 4.1.2.8. GPIO(s) The number of GPIO varies depending on the SL series embedded module. The SL6087 provides 26 GPIOs, while the SL808x provides 3 GPIOs, the SL809x provides 4 GPIOs, and the SL501x provides 5 GPIOs. The following table enumerates the available GPIOs on each SL series embedded module. -
Page 30: Table 20. Common Gpio(S) Of The Sl Series Embedded Modules
Migration Guide Hardware Compatibility Pin Number SL6087 GPIO Name SL808x GPIO Name SL809x GPIO Name SL501x GPIO Name INT1 / GPIO25 ~CT109-DCD1 / GPIO11 ~CT108-2-DTR1 / GPIO9 ~CT125-RI1 / GPIO10 ~CT107-DSR1 / GPIO8 ~CT105-RTS1 / GPIO6 CT103-TXD1 / GPIO4 Only common GPIO pins could be used on the application board when the application board has to be compatible with all SL series embedded module variants. -
Page 31: Digital Control Signal
Migration Guide Hardware Compatibility 4.1.2.9. Digital Control Signal 4.1.2.9.1. Turn ON the Embedded Modules Turning the embedded module ON or OFF is controlled by pin 43. Note that the control logic is different between the SL6087 and the SL808x/SL809x/SL501x. The following table shows the differences between the control logic of the SL series embedded modules. -
Page 32: Figure 6. Recommended Schematic Design For Fixed Hardware Configuration Of The On/Off Control
Migration Guide Hardware Compatibility Figure 6. Recommended Schematic Design for Fixed Hardware Configuration of the On/Off Control Note the following: Remove R6 and place R5 when using SL6087. Remove R5 and place R6 when using SL808x/SL809x/SL501x. 4.1.2.9.2. External Buzzer/Flash LED The Buzzer output and Flash LED output of the SL6087 are different compared to the Buzzer/Flash LED outputs of the SL808x/SL809x/SL501x: ... -
Page 33: Features Only Supported By Sl6087
Migration Guide Hardware Compatibility Table 22. BOOT Pin of the SL6087 Pin # Signal Name Function Value BOOT Download mode selection 1V8, input 4.1.2.9.4. Pull Up for SL808x/SL809x Control Pins The SL808x/SL809x requires having an external 1V8 pull up for: ... -
Page 34: Features Only Supported By Sl6087/Sl80Xx
Migration Guide Hardware Compatibility 4.1.2.11. Features Only Supported by SL6087/SL80xx The SL6087/SL80xx provides SPI features which are not supported by SL501x. The following table enumerates the SPI features not supported by the SL501x. Table 24. Features Only Supported by SL6087/SL80xx Pin # Signal Name Function... -
Page 35: Soldering Pad Design
Migration Guide Hardware Compatibility 4.2. Soldering Pad Design The application PCB will be the same among the SL series embedded modules. Nevertheless, a different Solder Mask will be used for the case of SL6087 to cover the 2 row of GND pads and to prevent soldering those pads. -
Page 36: Stencil Design
Migration Guide Hardware Compatibility 4.3. Stencil Design For SL6087, DO NOT open the stencil for the 16 center GND pads as shown in the figure below. Figure 9. Stencil Design for the SL6087 4.4. Mechanical Differences The module thickness varies depending on the SL series embedded module. The following table enumerates the thickness of each SL series embedded module. -
Page 37: 5. Sl Series Embedded Module Pin Out
5. SL Series Embedded Module Pin Out Table 27. Pin Out List of the SL Series Embedded Modules SL6087 SL808x SL809x SL501x Signal Function Voltage Signal Name Function Signal Name Function Signal Name Function Name CT104- Main RS232 General General General RXD1 / VCC_2V8... - Page 38 Migration Guide SL Series Embedded Module Pin Out SL6087 SL808x SL809x SL501x Signal Function Voltage Signal Name Function Signal Name Function Signal Name Function Name GPIO19 input Input Input GPIO21 VCC_2V8 SDA / I2C Data Open Drain GPIO2 SCL / Analog to I2C Clock Open Drain...
- Page 39 Migration Guide SL Series Embedded Module Pin Out SL6087 SL808x SL809x SL501x Signal Function Voltage Signal Name Function Signal Name Function Signal Name Function Name GPIO24 VCC_2V8 GPIO22 VCC_2V8 GPIO23 VCC_2V8 Analog to ADC1 Analog Digital Input Reserved_4 Power VBATT VBATT VCC_3V6 3V6 Supply...
- Page 40 Migration Guide SL Series Embedded Module Pin Out SL6087 SL808x SL809x SL501x Signal Function Voltage Signal Name Function Signal Name Function Signal Name Function Name Microphone Microphone MIC2N Analog MIC1_N input - input - INSIM_TES Speaker Speaker Speaker SPK2N Analog SPK_N output - output -...
- Page 41 Migration Guide SL Series Embedded Module Pin Out SL6087 SL808x SL809x SL501x Signal Function Voltage Signal Name Function Signal Name Function Signal Name Function Name GPIO9 Terminal Ready Main RS232 ~CT125-RI1 Ring VCC_2V8 Test Clock Test Clock Test Clock / GPIO10 Indicator ~CT107- Main RS232...
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Page 42: Interface Selection
6. Interface Selection Each of the AirPrime SL series embedded modules provides 74 signal pins. It might or might not be necessary for these pins to be connected depending on the application requirement. Particularly for interfaces such as SPI, USB and UART, the selection only depends on the external host connection. The following tables show the necessary pins to be used based on the interfaces selected. -
Page 43: Remote Accessible Terminal
Migration Guide Interface Selection Pin # SL6087 SL808x SL809x SL501x Signal Function Value Signal Function Value Signal Function Value Signal Function Value Name Name Name Name ~SIM_RST SIM reset USIM_RE USIM USIM_RE USIM USIM_RE USIM output reset reset reset SIM-IO SIM data USIM_DA USIM I/O... -
Page 44: Access Through Usb
Migration Guide Interface Selection Note: The SL80xx and SL501x can be configured to support full UART. For more information, refer to section 4.1.2.4 UART2 Interface. 6.2.2. Access through USB Table 30. USB Interface of the SL Series Embedded Modules SL6087 SL808x SL809x SL501x... -
Page 45: Audio Device
Migration Guide Interface Selection Pin # SL6087 SL808x SL809x SL501x BUZZER_ BUZZER_ BUZZER_ BUZZER0 6.3.2. Audio Device 6.3.2.1. Digital Audio Device Table 32. Digital Audio Interface Pin Out of SL Series Embedded Modules SL6087 SL808x SL809x SL501x Pin # Signal Signal Signal Signal... -
Page 46: Analog Audio Device
Migration Guide Interface Selection 6.3.2.2. Analog Audio Device Table 33. Analog Audio Interface Pin Out of the SL Series Embedded Modules SL6087 SL808x SL809x SL501x Signal Function Value Signal Function Value Signal Function Value Signal Function Value Name Name Name Name MIC2P mic +ve... -
Page 47: Debugging Purpose
Migration Guide Interface Selection 6.4. Debugging Purpose 6.4.1. JTAG (SL808x, SL809x and SL501x) / UART 1 (SL6087) Table 34. JTAG Pin Out of the SL808x, SL809x and SL501x; or UART 1 on the SL6087 Pin # SL6087 SL808x SL809x SL501x Signal Function Value... -
Page 48: Boot
Migration Guide Interface Selection Table 35. JTAG Pin Out of the SL6087 SL6087 SL808x SL809x SL501x Pin # Signal Signal Signal Signal Function Value Function Value Function Value Function Value Name Name Name Name Return RTCK clock TRST_N Reset Data in Connected Connected Connected...
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