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Smart Machine Smart Decision SIM5360 Hardware Design Document Title 1.01 Version 2013-11-22 Date Release Status SIM5360_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 2013-11-22 1.01 Original Libing SIM5360_Hardware Design_V1.01 2013-11-22...
Introduction This document describes electronic specifications, RF specifications, function interface, mechanical characteristic and testing conclusions of the SIMCom SIM5360 module. With the help of this document and other SIM5360 software application notes, user guides, users can quickly understand and use SIM5360 module to design and develop applications quickly.
Smart Machine Smart Decision Hardware Interface Overview Sub-interfaces are described in detail in the next chapter, which includes: ● Power Supply ● USB Interface ● Serial Interface ● SD card Interfaces ● SIM Interface ● GPIO ● ● LDO Power Output ●...
Smart Machine Smart Decision UART_CTS UART_RXD UART_RI UART_DCD UART_TXD UART_DTR PCM_DOUT PCM_DIN PCM_SYNC PCM_CLK GNSS_ANT DIV_ANT Pin description Table 4: Pin description Pin name Description Comment Power Supply VBAT Power supply voltage VRTC Power supply for RTC If it is unused, keep open. VREG_SD LDO power output Ground...
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Smart Machine Smart Decision SPI_CS_N SPI chip-select SPI (master only) master out/slave in SPI_MOSI_DATA data SPI (master only) master in/slave out SPI_MISO_DATA data USB_VBUS USB power supply input Plus (+) line of the differential, They are compliant with USB_DP bi-directional USB signal to/from the the USB 2.0 specification.
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Smart Machine Smart Decision 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. General Output PIN. It also can be PCM_DOUT/GPIO5 multiplexed as the PCM_DOUT pin.
Smart Machine Smart Decision Footprint Recommendation Figure 6: Footprint recommendation (Unit: mm) Application Interface Specification Power Supply The power supply pins of SIM5360 include two 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.
Smart Machine Smart Decision Figure 7: VBAT voltage drop during burst emission (GSM/GPRS) 3.1.1 Power Supply Pin Two VBAT pins are dedicated to connect the supply voltage. Table 5: Pin description Pin type Pin name Unit POWER VBAT Note: 1. When the module is power off, users must pay attention to the issue about current leakage. Refer to Chapter 3.10.2 Note2.
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Smart Machine Smart Decision Figure 8: VBAT input application circuit There are three sections about how to design and optimize users’ power systems. 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.
Smart Machine Smart Decision Figure 10: Reference circuit of the DCDC power supply Voltage monitor To monitor the power supply voltage, user can use the AT command “AT+CBC”, this command has two parameters: the battery status and the voltage value (mV). It will return the capacity percentage and actual value of battery (at the VBAT pin).
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Smart Machine Smart Decision Figure 11: RTC supply from capacitor Non-chargeable battery backup Figure 12: RTC supply from non-chargeable battery Rechargeable battery backup Figure 13: RTC supply from rechargeable battery 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.
Smart Machine Smart Decision Figure 14: Seiko XH414H-IV01E Charge-Discharge characteristic Power on/off Time Sequence 3.2.1 Power on Sequence SIM5360 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 SIM5360 by pulling the POWER_ON pin down for a short time.
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Smart Machine Smart Decision 1.8V 200K Power POWER_ON on / off logic 4.7K Turn on/ off impulse MODULE Figure 15: Power on Timing Sequence Table 6: Power on timing Time value Parameter Description Unit Min. Typ. Max. 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...
Smart Machine Smart Decision Note: Module could be automatically power on by connecting Power ON pin to Low level directly. Before designing, please refer to Document [27] for more detail. 3.2.2 Power off Sequence The following methods can be used to power down SIM5360. These procedures will make module disconnect from the network and allow the software to enter a safe state, and then save data before completely powering the module off.
Smart Machine Smart Decision TpD- The time to indicate disconnecting from the network Tpw- The time to indicate the module power off completely Tuart_off The time to disable UART Tusb_off The time to disable USB Tona The time to power on again after Tpw- User can also use the AT command “...
Smart Machine Smart Decision 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. Figure 19: RI behaviour in NULL Modem If Full Modem is used to establish communication between devices, the pin “RI”...
Smart Machine Smart Decision controller is used, the initialization procession for SD or MMC cards is different. SIM5360 will detect which card is inserted automatically. 3.4.1 Pin Description Table 10: Electronic characteristic 2.85V mode Pin name SD_DATA0 2.85 SD_DATA1 2.85 SD_DATA2 2.85 SD_DATA3...
Smart Machine Smart Decision Figure 21: SD interface circuit 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. 3.5.1 Pin description Table 12: Electronic characteristic...
Smart Machine Smart Decision USIM Card Power output depends automatically on USIM mode,one V_USIM is 3.0V±10%, another is 1.8V±10%. Current is less than 50mA. 3.5.2 Application Guide It is recommended to use an ESD protection component such as ST (www.st.com ) ESDA6V1W5 or ON SEMI (www.onsemi.com...
Smart Machine Smart Decision 3.6.1 Pin Description Table 14: Pin description Pin name Pin No. Function I2C_SDA Serial interface data input and output I2C_SCL Serial interface clock input 3.6.2 Signal Description Both SDA and SCL are bidirectional lines, connected to a positive supply via a pull-up resistor respectively.
Smart Machine Smart Decision Table 15: Pin description Pin name Pin No. Function KEYSENSE_N0 KEYSENSE_N1 KEYSENSE_N2 Sensing keys KEYSENSE_N3 KEYSENSE_N4 KEYPAD_0 KEYPAD_1 KEYPAD_2 Driving pads KEYPAD_3 KEYPAD_4 3.7.2 Application Guide All keypad pins can be configured for GPIOs. These GPIOs also support interruption operation if used as input pins.
Smart Machine Smart Decision Figure 25: USB interface Because of high bit rate on USB bus, pay attention to influence of junction capacitance of ESD component on USB data lines. Typically, the capacitance should be less than 4pF @1MHz. : Note The SIM5360 has two kinds of interface (UART and USB) to connect to host CPU.
Smart Machine Smart Decision Table 19: Pin description Pin name Pin No. Function SPI_CS SPI chip-select; not mandatory in a point-to-point connection SPI_MISO_DATA SPI master in/slave out data SPI_CLK SPI clock SPI_MOSI_DATA SPI master out/slave in data 3.10 GPIO Interface SIM5360 provides a limited number of GPIO pins.
Smart Machine Smart Decision Table 21: Pin description Pin name Pin No. Function Output PIN as LED control for network status. If it is GPIO1 unused, left open. Input PIN as RF operating control. H: Normal Mode L:Flight Mode GPIO4 If it is unused, left open.
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Smart Machine Smart Decision Table 22: LED status LED Status Module Status Always On Searching Network/Call Connect 200ms ON, 200ms OFF Data Transmit 800ms ON, 800ms OFF Registered network Power off / Sleep Flight mode control GPIO4 controls SIM5360 module to enter or exit the Flight mode. In Flight mode, SIM5360 closes RF function to prevent interference with other equipments or minimize current consumption.
Smart Machine Smart Decision 3.11 PCM Interface SIM5360 provides hardware PCM interface for external codec. The PCM interface enables communication with an external codec to support hands-free applications. SIM5360 PCM interface can be used in two modes: the default mode is auxiliary PCM (8 KHz long sync mode at 128 KHz PCM CLK); the other mode is primary PCM (8 KHz short sync mode at 2048 KHz PCM CLK).
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Smart Machine Smart Decision mode after powering on or resetting the module every time if user wants to use Primary PCM.SIM5360 PCM Interface can be operated in Master or Slave mode if it is configured to primary PCM. In Master Mode, the Module drives the clock and sync signals that are sent to the external codec.
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Smart Machine Smart Decision Table 26: Timing parameters Parameter Description Unit T(auxsync) AUX_PCM_SYNC cycle time – μs T(auxsynch) AUX_PCM_SYNC high time 62.4 62.5 μs T(auxsyncl) AUX_PCM_SYNC low time 62.4 62.5 μs T(auxclk)* AUX_PCM_CLK cycle time – μs T(auxclkh) AUX_PCM_CLK high time –...
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Smart Machine Smart Decision Figure 32: EXT CODEC to MODULE timing Figure 33: MODULE to EXT CODEC timing Table 27: Timing parameters Parameter Description Max Unit T(sync) PCM_SYNC cycle time – – μs T(synch) PCM_SYNC high time – T(syncl) PCM_SYNC low time –...
Smart Machine Smart Decision Delay from PCM_CLK falling to PCM_DOUT T(zdout) – – HIGH-Z Note: SIM5360 can transmit PCM data by USB except for PCM interface. Please refer to document [22] for more information of PCM Application Note. 3.12 Global Navigation Satellite System SIM5360 merges GPS/GLONASS satellite and network information to provide a high-availability solution that offers industry-leading accuracy and performance.
Smart Machine Smart Decision available network data back to the location server, the mobile calculates the location on the handset and passes the result to the requesting entity. In standalone (autonomous) mode, the handset demodulates the data directly from the GPS satellites. This mode has some reduced cold-start sensitivity, and a longer time to first fix as compared to the assisted modes.
Smart Machine Smart Decision Figure 35: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 36 is used for DC isolation.
Smart Machine Smart Decision Table 28: Electronic characteristic Symbol Description Unit CURRENT_SINK Input voltage VBAT Input current Since the driver is ground-referenced current sink, the operating device it drives must form a current path between the VDD pin and the CURRENT_SINK pin. The following figure is for users reference. VBAT Pin 45 is VBAT tolerant- Passive...
Smart Machine Smart Decision Figure 37: Reset circuit : Note 50ms<t<200ms. ESD components are suggested to be used on Reset pin. 3.13.3 ADC SIM5360 has a dedicated ADC that is available for digitizing analog signals such as battery voltage and so on;...
Smart Machine Smart Decision Figure 38: Reference circuit Note: The input signal voltage value in ADC must not be higher than 2.2V. 3.13.4 LDO SIM5360 has a LDO power output, namely VREG_SD. The LDO is available and output voltage is 2.85v by default, rated for 300mA.
Smart Machine Smart Decision Figure 39: Antenna matching circuit(MAIN_ANT) In this figure, the components R1,C1,C2 and R2 is used for antenna matching, the value of components can only be got after the antenna tuning, usually, they are provided by antenna vendor. By default, the R1, R2 are 0 ohm resistors, and the C1, C2 are reserved for tuning.
Smart Machine Smart Decision Table 36: Absolute maximum ratings Parameter Unit Voltage at digital pins (1.8v digital I/O) -0.3 Voltage at VBAT -0.5 Voltage at VRTC 3.25 Voltage at USB_VBUS -0.5 Table 37: Recommended operating ratings Parameter Unit Voltage at digital pins (1.8v digital I/O) 1.95 Voltage at VBAT Voltage at VRTC...
Smart Machine Smart Decision Module will automatically enter SLEEP mode if DTR is set to high level and there is no on air or hardware interrupt (such as GPIO interrupt or data on serial port). GSM/WCDM Sleep mode In this case, the current consumption of module will be reduced to the A SLEEP minimal level.
Smart Machine Smart Decision Sleep mode If peripheral equipments stops working, and there is no on air or hardware interrupts (such as GPIO interrupts or data on UART), SIM5360 will enter sleep mode automatically. In this mode, SIM5360 can still receive paging,voice call or SMS from network. If USB interface of SIM5360 is connected to host CPU, but host CPU does not support USB suspending, then SIM5360 will not enter sleep mode.
Smart Machine Smart Decision Guide for Production Top and Bottom View of SIM5360 Figure 41: Top and bottom view of SIM5360 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 Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) SIM5360 is qualified to Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) 5 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°...
Smart Machine Smart Decision Low-level 0.45 output voltage High-level output current Low-level output current Input high leakage current Input leakage current Input capacitance Note: These parameters are for digital interface pins, such as keypad, GPIO, I C, UART, SPI. Digital I/O specifications under both conditions are presented in the above tables.
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Smart Machine Smart Decision 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 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) for mobile terminals and [11] 3GPP TS 34.124 ancillary equipment.
Smart Machine Smart Decision E. Terms and Abbreviations Table 45: 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 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 UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver & Transmitter VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Vmax Maximum Voltage Value Vnorm...
Smart Machine Smart Decision F. Safety Caution Table 46: 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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