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FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual_Draft Version:1.0.0 Date:2019-11-12...
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Applicability Table Product model Description FM150-NA-00 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 2 of...
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Trademark The trademark is registered and owned by Fibocom Wireless Inc. Version Record Version Update date Remark V1.0.0 2019-11-12 Draft version Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 3 of...
PCIe Interface Application ..................31 3.4.3 USB Interface ......................33 3.4.3.1 USB Interface Definition ..................33 3.4.3.2 USB2.0 Interface Application ................33 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 4 of...
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GNSS ..........................49 Antenna Design Requirement .................... 50 Structure Specification ........................52 Product Appearance ......................52 Dimension of Structure ...................... 52 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 5 of...
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Storage ..........................54 5.5.1 Storage Life ........................ 54 Packing ..........................54 5.6.1 Tray Package ......................54 5.6.2 Tray size ........................56 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 6 of...
3GPP TS 31.11 V10.16.0: Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) Application Toolkit(USAT) ⚫ 3GPP TS 36.124V10.3.0: Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements for mobile Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 7 of...
PCI Express M.2 Specification Rev1.1 1.3 Related Documents ⚫ FM150 System Driver Integration and Application Guidance ⚫ FM150 AT Commands Manual Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 8 of...
Storage temperature: -40°C ~+85°C Interface: M.2 Key-B Physical Dimension : 30 x 52 x 2.3mm characteristics Weight: About 8.2 g Interface Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 9 of...
Application interface RF contains the followings: RF Transceiver RF Power/PA RF Front end RF Filter Antenna Connector Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 12 of...
M.2 Interface Figure 2-2 Hardware Block Diagram 2.6 Antenna Configuration FM150 module support four antennas and the configuration is as below table: Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 13 of...
MIMO DRX、LAA B46_DRX 3 Application Interface 3.1 M.2 Interface TheFM150 module applies standard M.2 Key-B interface, with a total of 75 pins. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 14 of...
3.1.1 Pin Map Figure 3-1 Pin Map Note: Pin “Notch” represents the gap of the gold fingers. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 15 of...
NC, FM150 M.2 module is configured as the WWAN – PCIe, USB3.0 CONFIG_0 interface type I2S_RX I2S Serial receive data, CMOS 1.8V Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 16 of...
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PCIe TX Differential signals PETn0 Negative CMOS UIM2_DATA I/O L SIM2 data input/output 1.8V/3V PETp0 PCIe TX Differential signals Positive Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 17 of...
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PCIe Reference Clock signal REFCLKP Positive MIPI Interface Tunable ANT, RFFE1_SCLK CMOS 1.8V RFFE1 clock Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 18 of...
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WWAN – PCIe, USB3.0 CONFIG_1 interface type +3.3V Power input Power Supply Power Supply +3.3V Power input Power Supply Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 19 of...
3.2.1 Power Supply The FM150 module should be powered through the +3.3V pins, and the power supply design is shown in Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 20 of...
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300mV in design. Because module support 7CA download, when module operates with the maximum data transfer throughput, the maximum operating current can reach to upper Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual...
-0.3 3.2.3 Power Consumption In the condition of 3.3V power supply, the FM150 power consumption as shown in the following table: Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 22 of...
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LTE FDD Data call Band 14 @+23dBm LTE FDD Data call Band 17 @+23dBm LTE FDD Data call Band 18 @+23dBm Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 23 of...
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(10MHz,1RB) RMS Current n78@max power (10MHz,1RB) Note: The data above is an average value obtained by testing some samples. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 24 of...
GPIO port should use a reset value is low or pull down port and reserved external pull-down resistors.The circuit design is shown in Figure3-4: Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual...
If the RESET# has a residual voltage, then 100ms is necessary 100ms 400ms PERST# should de-asserted after FULL_CARD_POWER_OFF# 3.3.2 Module Shutdown Module can be shut down by following control: Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 26 of...
RESET# function, the PMU remains its power inside the module. The recommended circuit design is shown in the Figure 3-7: Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 27 of...
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Figure 3-9; +3.3V FULL_CARD_POWER_OFF# RESET# res1 res2 PERST# typical 10s Module State Restart Activation PMU RESET Activation Figure 3-8 Reset control timing1 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 28 of...
L2@S0/S0ix/S3 ->D0 timing is shown in figure 3-10: +3.3V FULL_CARD_POWER_OFF# RESET# PERST# Module State D3cold L2@S0/S0ix/S3 Figure 3-10 PCIe reset timing Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 29 of...
Asserted to wake up system and reactivate PEWAKE# 1.8V/3.3V PCIe link from L2 to L0, it depends on system whether supports wake up functionality. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 30 of...
1-3 grounding signal via holes and the lines shall never cross the segment of plane; Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual...
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The length match should be close to the signal pin and pass the small- angle bending design. Correct match Dismatched end Matched end Incorrect match Figure 3-13 Length Match Design of PCIe Difference Pair Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 32 of...
Since the module supports USB 2.0 High-Speed, it is required to use TVS diodes with equivalent capacitance of 1pF or smaller ones on the USB_D-/D+ differential signal lines, it is recommended to use Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual...
The FM150 module support dual SIM card single standby, has dual built-in USIM card interface, which supports 1.8V and 3V SIM cards. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 34 of...
3.5.3.1 N.C. SIM Card Slot The reference circuit design for N.C. (Normally Closed) SIM card slot is shown in Figure 3-15: Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 35 of...
When the SIM card is inserted, it connects the short circuit between CD and SW pins, and drives the SIM_DETECT pin high. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 36 of...
The SIM card slot with a metal shielding housing can improve the anti-interference ability. The trace length between the SIM card slot and the module should not exceed 100mm, or it could Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 37 of...
Figure 3-17 LED Driving Circuit Note: The resistance of LED current-limiting resistor is selected according to the driving voltage and the driving current. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 38 of...
W_DISABLE1# signal is as below table: W_DISABLE1# signal Function High/Floating WWAN function is enabled, the module exits the Flight mode. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 39 of...
GPO interface. Through cooperating with external antenna adapter switch via ANT Tunable, it can flexibly configure the bands of LTE antenna to improve the antenna’s working efficiency and save space for the antenna. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 40 of...
Please refer to PCI Express M.2 Specification Rev1.1” for more details. 3.10 Other Interfaces The module does not support other interfaces yet. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 41 of...
4.1.2 RF Connector Characteristic Rated Condition Environment Condition Frequency Range DC to 6GHz Temperature Range 50Ω –40° C to +85° C Characteristic Impedance Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 42 of...
2*2*0.6m. The connector dimension is shown as following picture: Figure 4-2 RF connector dimensions Figure 4-3 0.81mm coaxial antenna dimensions Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 43 of...
Band 30 23± 2.7 23 dBm Band 66 23± 2.7 23 dBm Band 41 23± 2.7 23 dBm Band 42 23+2.7/-3.2 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 45 of...
Band 4 -106.7 Band 5 -104.7 Band 8 -103.7 Band 2 -94.3 Band 4 -96.3 Band 5 -94.3 Band 7 -94.3 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 46 of...
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The above values are measured in dual antennas condition (Main+Diversity). For single main antenna (without Diversity), the sensitivity will drop about 3dB for each band of LTE. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual...
Band 17 Band 25 Band 26 Band 29 Band 30 Band 66 Band 41 Band 42 Band 48 Band 46 Band 71 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 48 of...
Parameter Description Result Unit Note Acquisition Sensitivity Tracking C/No -130dBm dB-Hz Cold Start TTFF Warm Start Hot Start Static accuracy Note: Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 49 of...
LTE band 41(2500): 194 MHz LTE band 42(3500): 200 MHz LTE band 46(5GHz): 775 MHz LTE band 66(1700): 490MHz LTE band 71(600): 35MHz Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 50 of...
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ANT on B30 suggestion: Peak gain<1dBi, for FCC EIRP requirement, Efficient>50% for carrier TRP requirement. If integrator doesn't follow the instruction, May cause FCC EIRP or carrier TRP certification fail. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 51 of...
5.2 Dimension of Structure The structural dimension of the FM150 module is shown in Figure 5-2: Figure 5-2 Dimension of Structure Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 52 of...
The FM150 module connects to AP via M.2 connector, it is recommended to use M.2 connector from LOTES company with the model APCI0026-P001A as shown in Figure 5-3. The package of connector, please refer to the specification. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 53 of...
The FM150 module uses tray package, 20 pcs are packed in each tray, with 5 trays including one empty tray on top in each box and 5 boxes in each case. Tray packaging process is shown in Figure 5-4: Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual...
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Figure 5-4 Tray Packaging Process Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 55 of...
5.6.2 Tray size The pallet size is 315*170*6.5mm, as shown in Figure 5-5: Figure 5-5 Tray Size (Unit: mm) Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Page 56 of...
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