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EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL
Hardware Design
LTE-A Module Series
Rev. EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL_Hardware_Design_V1.0
Date: 2020-07-02
Status: Preliminary
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  • Page 1 EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design LTE-A Module Series Rev. EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL_Hardware_Design_V1.0 Date: 2020-07-02 Status: Preliminary www.quectel.com...
  • Page 2 QUECTEL OFFERS THE INFORMATION AS A SERVICE TO ITS CUSTOMERS. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IS BASED UPON CUSTOMERS’ REQUIREMENTS. QUECTEL MAKES EVERY EFFORT TO ENSURE THE QUALITY OF THE INFORMATION IT MAKES AVAILABLE. QUECTEL DOES NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTY AS TO THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN, AND DOES NOT ACCEPT ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY INJURY, LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED BY USE OF OR RELIANCE UPON THE INFORMATION.

  • Page 3: About The Document

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design About the Document Revision History Version Date Author Description Jim HAN/ 2020-07-02 Initial Charls SHENG EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL_Hardware_Design 2 / 79...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design Contents About the Document ........................... 2 Contents ............................... 3 Table Index ..............................5 Figure Index ..............................7 Introduction ............................9 1.1. Safety Information ........................10 Product Concept ..........................11 2.1. General Description ........................11 2.2.
  • Page 5 LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design 3.12. Antenna Tuner Control Interfaces*.................... 51 3.12.1. Antenna Tuner Control Interface through GPIOs ............51 3.12.2. Antenna Tuner Control Interface through RFFE ............51 3.13. Configuration Pins ........................52 3.13.1. EM160R-GL configuration pins ..................52 3.13.2.
  • Page 6 LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design Table Index Table 1: Frequency Bands and GNSS Types of EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL ..........11 Table 2: Definition of I/O Parameters ......................18 Table 3: Pin Description..........................18 Table 4: Pin Definition of VCC and GND....................23 Table 5: Pin Definition of FULL_CARD_POWER_OFF# ................
  • Page 7 LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design Table 42: Related Documents ........................77 Table 43: Terms and Abbreviations ......................77 EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL_Hardware_Design 6 / 79...
  • Page 8 LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design Figure Index Figure 1: Functional Diagram ........................14 Figure 2: Pin Assignment ........................... 17 Figure 3: Power Supply Limits during Radio Transmission ............... 23 Figure 4: Reference Circuit of VCC......................24 Figure 5: Reference Design of Power Supply.................... 24 Figure 6: Turn on the Module with a Host GPIO ..................
  • Page 9 LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design Figure 42: Top View of the Module......................73 Figure 43: Bottom View of the Module ....................... 73 Figure 44: Top View of the Module......................74 Figure 45: Bottom View of the Module ....................... 74 Figure 46: Tray Size (Unit: mm) .........................

  • Page 10: Introduction

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design Introduction This document defines EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL and describes its air interfaces and hardware interfaces which are connected to customers’ applications. This document is applicable to the following modules: ⚫ EM120R-GL ⚫ EM160R-GL This document can help customers quickly understand the interface specifications, electrical and mechanical details, as well as other related information of EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL.

  • Page 11: Safety Information

    EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL modules. Manufacturers of the cellular terminal should notify users and operating personnel of the following safety information by incorporating these guidelines into all manuals of the product. Otherwise, Quectel assumes no liability for customers’ failure to comply with these precautions.

  • Page 12: Product Concept

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design Product Concept 2.1. General Description EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL are LTE-A/UMTS/HSPA+ wireless communication modules with receive diversity. It provides data connectivity on LTE-FDD, LTE-TDD, DC-HSDPA, HSPA+, HSDPA, HSUPA and WCDMA networks with standard PCI Express M.2 interface.

  • Page 13: Key Features

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design carrier. EM160R-GL supports up to 4 × 4 MIMO in DL direction. MIMO antennas only apply for EM160R-GL. 6. For details about CA combinations, refer to document [1]. EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL can be applied in the following fields: ⚫...
  • Page 14 Support LTE/WCDMA Rx-diversity Gen9 Lite of Qualcomm GNSS Features Protocol: NMEA-0183 Compliant with 3GPP TS 27.007, 27.005 and Quectel enhanced AT AT Commands commands Size: 42.0 ± 0.15 mm × 30.0 ± 0.15 mm × 2.3 ± 0.1 mm Physical Characteristics Weight: approx.

  • Page 15: Functional Diagram

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design Extended temperature range: -40 ° C to +85 ° C Storage temperature range: -40 ° C to +90 ° C Firmware Upgrade USB 2.0 interface, PCIe interface and DFOTA RoHS All hardware components are fully compliant with EU RoHS directive NOTES Within operating temperature range, the module is 3GPP compliant.

  • Page 16: Evaluation Board

    MIMO1 and MIMO2 antennas are only applicable to the EM160R-GL module. 2.4. Evaluation Board To help customers develop applications conveniently with EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL, Quectel supplies the evaluation board (M.2 EVB), USB to RS-232 converter cable, USB type-C cable, earphone, antenna and other peripherals to control or test the module. For more details, refer to document [2].

  • Page 17: Application Interfaces

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design Application Interfaces The physical connections and signal levels of EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL comply with PCI Express M.2 specifications. This chapter mainly describes the definition and application of the following interfaces/signals/pins of EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL: ⚫ Power supply ⚫...

  • Page 18: Pin Assignment

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design 3.1. Pin Assignment The following figure shows the pin assignment of EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL. The top side contains EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL and antenna connectors. Pin Name Pin Name CONFIG_2 CONFIG_1 ANT_CONFIG RESET# USIM1_DET ANTCTL3 COEX_TXD ANTCTL2 COEX_RXD ANTCTL1...

  • Page 19: Pin Description

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design 3.2. Pin Description The following tables show the pin definition and description of EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL. Table 2: Definition of I/O Parameters Type Description Analog Input Analog Output Digital Input Digital Output Bidirectional Open Drain Power Input...
  • Page 20 LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design off. When it is at high level, the module is powered USB 2.0 differential data USB_D+ USB_DP AI/AO bus (+) Airplane mode control. 1.8/3.3 V power W_DISABLE1# W_DISABLE1# Active low. domain USB 2.0 differential data...
  • Page 21 LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design Dynamic power 1.8 V power reduction. domain. Active low. GPIO_10 GNSS enable control. 1.8/3.3 V power W_DISABLE2# (W_DISABLE2#) Active low. domain Ground GPIO_8 PCM data frame 1.8 V power PCM_SYNC (AUDIO_3) synchronization domain USB 3.0 transmit data USB3.0-TX-...
  • Page 22 LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design Ground GPIO_3 1.8/3.0 V power USIM2_RST (U)SIM2 card reset (SIM_RST2) domain PERn0 PCIE_RX_M PCIe receive data (-) GPIO_4 Power supply for 1.8/3.0 V power USIM2_VDD (SIM_PWR2) (U)SIM2 card domain PERp0 PCIE_RX_P PCIe receive data (+) PCIe reset input.
  • Page 23 LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design domain. Pulled up WWAN reset input internally. RESET# RESET# Active low. 1.8 V power domain. Pulled up internally. SUSCLK (32kHz) ANT_CONFIG Antenna configuration 1.8 V power domain. Connected to GND CONFIG_1 CONFIG_1 internally Vmin = 3.135 V 3.3V...

  • Page 24: Power Supply

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design 3.3. Power Supply The following table shows definition of VCC pins and ground pins. Table 4: Pin Definition of VCC and GND Pin No. Pin Name Power Domain Description 2, 4, 70, 72, 74 3.135–4.4 V...

  • Page 25: Reference Design For Power Supply

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design circuit of VCC. Module 220 μF 1 μF 5.1 V 100 nF 10 pF 33 pF Figure 4: Reference Circuit of VCC 3.3.2. Reference Design for Power Supply Power design for the module is very important, as the performance of the module largely depends on the power source.

  • Page 26: Turn-On And Turn-Off Scenarios

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design NOTE In order to avoid damages to the internal flash, do not cut off the power supply directly when the module is working. It is suggested that the power supply should be cut off after the module is shut down.

  • Page 27: Turn On The Module Automatically

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design 3.4.1.2. Turn on the Module Automatically If FULL_CARD_POWER_OFF# is pulled up to VCC with a 5–10 kΩ resistor, the module will be powered on automatically when the power supply for VCC is applied. A reference circuit is shown in the following figure.
  • Page 28 LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design The turn-on scenario is illustrated in the following figure. RESET# FULL_CARD_POWER_OFF# DPR/ANT_CONFIG PCIE_RST_N Typical 11.6 s Booting Active Figure 9: Turn-on Timing of the Module Table 6: Description of Turn-on Timing of the Module Index Min.

  • Page 29: Turn Off The Module

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design 3.4.2. Turn off the Module 3.4.2.1. Turn off the Module through FULL_CARD_POWER_OFF# Pulling down the FULL_CARD_POWER_OFF# pin will turn off the module. The turn-off scenario is illustrated in the following figure. FULL_CARD_POWER_OFF# RESET# PCIE_RST_N...
  • Page 30 LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design RESET#(H) AT+QPOWD USB/PCIe remove USB/PCIe FULL_CARD_POWER_OFF# Module Status Running Power-off procedure Figure 11: Timing of Turning off the Module through AT Command and FULL_CARD_POWER_OFF# For the circuit design of Figure 7, cut off power supply of VCC after the module’s USB/PCIe is removed, as illustrated in Figure 11.

  • Page 31: Reset

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design 3.5. Reset The RESET# pin is used to reset the module. The module can be reset by driving RESET# to a low-level voltage for 200–700 ms. Table 8: Pin Definition of RESET# Pin Name Pin No.
  • Page 32 LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design Host Module VDD 1.8 V 100K RESET_N Reset pulse Reset Logic GPIO NMOS 10Ω – 700 ms 100K Figure 14: Reference Circuit of RESET_N with NMOS Driving Circuit Module VDD 1.8 V 100K RESET_N...

  • Page 33: U)Sim Interfaces

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design The reset scenario is illustrated in the following figure. VCC (H) FULL_CARD_POWER_OFF# RESET# PCIE_RST_N Figure 16: Timing of Resetting the Module Table 9: Timing of Resetting the Module Index Min. Typical Max. Comments 0 ms 20 ms PCIE_RST_N should be asserted before RESET#.
  • Page 34 LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design Table 10: Pin Definition of (U)SIM Interfaces Pin Name Pin No. Description Comment Either 1.8 V or 3.0 V is USIM1_VDD Power supply for (U)SIM1 card supported by the module automatically. USIM1_DATA (U)SIM1 card data...
  • Page 35 LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design The following figure shows a reference design for a (U)SIM interface with normally closed (U)SIM card connector. USIM_VDD 100 nF (U)SIM Card Connector USIM_VDD USIM_RST Module USIM_CLK USIM_DET USIM_DATA 33 pF 33 pF 33 pF...
  • Page 36 LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design Normally Open (U)SIM Card Connector: ⚫ When the (U)SIM is absent, CD is open to SW and USIM_DET is at low level. ⚫ When the (U)SIM is inserted, CD is short-circuited to SW and USIM_DET is at high level.
  • Page 37 LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design A recommended compatible design of (U)SIM2 interface is shown below. USIM2_VDD Module (U)SIM Card Connector 100 nF 0Ω 10-20K USIM2_VDD 0Ω 22Ω USIM2_RST 0Ω 22Ω USIM2_CLK eSIM 0Ω USIM2_DET 0Ω 22Ω USIM2_DATA 33 pF33 pF33 pF Note: The five 0Ω...

  • Page 38: Usb Interface

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design 3.7. USB Interface EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL provide one integrated Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface which complies with the USB 3.0/2.0 specifications and supports super speed (5 Gbps) on USB 3.0, high speed (480 Mbps) and full speed (12 Mbps) modes on USB 2.0. The USB interface is used for AT command communication, data transmission, GNSS NMEA sentences output, software debugging, firmware upgrade and voice over USB*.
  • Page 39 LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design The USB 2.0 interface is recommended to be reserved for firmware upgrade in customers’ designs. The following figure shows a reference circuit of USB 3.0/USB 2.0 interface. Host Module USB_SS_RX_P C5 100 nF USB_SS_TX_P...

  • Page 40: Pcie Interface

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design NOTE “*” means under development. 3.8. PCIe Interface EM120R-GL and EM160R-GL provide one integrated PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) interface which complies with the PCI Express Specification, Revision 2.1 and supports 5 Gbps per lane.

  • Page 41: Endpoint Mode

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design 3.8.1. Endpoint Mode EM120R-GL and EM160R-GL support endpoint (EP) mode. In this mode, the modules are configured as a PCIe EP device. The following figure shows a reference circuit of PCIe endpoint mode. Host...
  • Page 42 LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design Figure 23: PCIe Power-on Timing Requirements of M.2 Specification FULL_CARD_POWER_OFF# RESET# PCIE_CLKREQ_N PCIE_RST_N Active clock state PCIE_REFCLK Figure 24: PCIe Power-on Timing Requirements of the Module EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL_Hardware_Design 41 / 79...

  • Page 43: Usb Version And Pcie Only Version

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design Table 13: Description of PCIe Power-on Timing Requirements of the Module Index Min. Typical Max. Comment FULL_CARD_POWER_OFF# could be de-asserted 0 ms 20 ms before or after RESET#, 20 ms is a recommended value when it is controlled by GPIO.

  • Page 44: Pcm Interface

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design 3.9. PCM Interface* EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL support audio communication via Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) digital interface. The PCM interface supports the following modes: ⚫ Primary mode (short frame synchronization, works as both master and slave) ⚫...
  • Page 45 LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design 125 μs PCM_CLK PCM_SYNC PCM_OUT PCM_IN Figure 26: Auxiliary Mode Timing The following table shows the pin definition of PCM interface which can be applied on audio codec design. Table 14: Pin Definition of PCM Interface Pin Name Pin No.

  • Page 46: Control And Indicator Signals

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design NOTE “*” means under development. 3.10. Control and Indicator Signals* The following table shows the pin definition of control and indicator signals. Table 15: Definition of Control and Indicator Signals Pin Name Pin No.

  • Page 47: W_Disable2# Signal

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design Table 16: RF Function Status W_DISABLE1# Level AT Commands RF Function Status High Level AT+CFUN=1 Enabled AT+CFUN=0 High Level Disabled AT+CFUN=4 AT+CFUN=0 Low Level AT+CFUN=1 Disabled AT+CFUN=4 3.10.2. W_DISABLE2# Signal EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL provide a W_DISABLE2# pin to disable or enable the GNSS function. The W_DISABLE2# pin is pulled up by default.

  • Page 48: Wwan_Led# Signal

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design A simple level shifter based on diodes is used on W_DISABLE1# pin and W_DISABLE2# pin which are pulled up to a 1.8 V voltage in the module, as shown in the following figure. So, the control signals (GPIO) of the host device could be a 1.8 V or 3.3 V voltage level and pull-up resistor is not needed on the host...

  • Page 49: Wake_On_Wan# Signal

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design The following table shows the RF status indicated by WWAN_LED# signal. Table 18: RF Status Indications of WWAN_LED# Signal WWAN_LED# Level RF Status Low Level High Level NOTE RF function is turned off if any of the following circumstances occurs: ⚫...

  • Page 50: Dpr

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design Host Module VCC_IO_HOST WAKE_ON_WAN# GPIO Wake up the host Note: The voltage level on VCC_IO_HOST depends on the host side due to open drain in pin 23. Figure 29: WAKE_ON_WAN# Signal Reference Circuit Design 3.10.5.

  • Page 51: Ant_Config Signal

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design 3.10.6. ANT_CONFIG Signal EM160R-GL provides an ANT_CONFIG signal for antenna configuration, however, EM120R-GL does not support it since EM120R-GL only supports 2 antennas. The signal is sent by a host system to EM160R-GL module. ANT_CONFIG is an input port which is pulled high internally by default. The definition of ANT_CONFIG signal is shown as below table.

  • Page 52: Antenna Tuner Control Interfaces

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design 3.12. Antenna Tuner Control Interfaces* ANTCTL [0:3] and RFFE signals are used for antenna tuner control and should be routed to an appropriate antenna control circuit. More details about the interface will be added in a future version of the document.

  • Page 53: Configuration Pins

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design 3.13. Configuration Pins EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL provide four configuration pins which are defined as below. 3.13.1. EM160R-GL configuration pins Table 25: List of EM160R-GL Configuration Pins Pin No. Pin Name Power Domain Description CONFIG_0 CONFIG_1 Connected to GND internally.

  • Page 54: Em120R-Gl Configuration Pins

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design Table 26: List of EM160R-GL Configuration Pins Config_0 Config_1 Config_2 Config_3 Module Type and Port (Pin 21) (Pin 69) (Pin 75) (Pin 1) Main Host Interface Configuration Vender defined 3.13.2. EM120R-GL configuration pins Table 27: List of EM120R-GL Configuration Pins Pin No.
  • Page 55 LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design Table 28: List of EM120R-GL Configuration Pins Config_0 Config_1 Config_2 Config_3 Module Type and Port (Pin 21) (Pin 69) (Pin 75) (Pin 1) Main Host Interface Configuration Vender defined EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL_Hardware_Design 54 / 79...

  • Page 56: Gnss Receiver

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design GNSS Receiver 4.1. General Description EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL include a fully integrated global navigation satellite system solution that supports Gen9-Lite of Qualcomm (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou/Compass and Galileo). The modules support standard NMEA-0183 protocol, and output NMEA sentences at 1 Hz data update rate via USB interface by default.

  • Page 57: Antenna Connection

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design Antenna Connection EM120R-GL and EM160R-GL provide Main, Rx-diversity/GNSS and MIMO antenna connectors which are used to resist the fall of signals caused by high speed movement and multipath effect. The impedance of antenna ports is 50 Ω.

  • Page 58: Operating Frequency

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design Figure 33: Antenna Connectors on the EM120R-GL Module 5.1.1. Operating Frequency Table 29: Operating Frequencies of EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL 3GPP Band Transmit Receive Unit WCDMA B1 1920–1980 2110–2170 WCDMA B2 1850–1910 1930–1990 WCDMA B3 1710–1785 1805–1880 WCDMA B4 1710–1755...
  • Page 59 LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design LTE B1 1920–1980 2110–2170 LTE B2 1850–1910 1930–1990 LTE B3 1710–1785 1805–1880 LTE B4 1710–1755 2110–2155 LTE B5 824–849 869–894 LTE B7 2500–2570 2620–2690 LTE B8 880–915 925–960 LTE B12 699–716 729–746 LTE B13 777–787...

  • Page 60: Gnss Antenna Connector

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design LTE B43 3600–3800 3600–3800 LTE B46 5150–5925 5150–5925 LTE B48 3550–3700 3550–3700 LTE B66 1710–1780 2110–2200 NOTE LTE-FDD B29/32 and LTE-TDD B46 support Rx only and are only for secondary component carrier. 5.2. GNSS Antenna Connector The following table shows frequency specification of GNSS antenna connector.

  • Page 61: Antenna Installation

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design 5.3. Antenna Installation 5.3.1. Antenna Requirements The following table shows the requirements on Main, Rx-diversity/GNSS and MIMO antennas. Table 31: Antenna Requirements of EM160R-GL Type Requirements Supported Bands VSWR: ≤ 2 Efficiency: > 30%...
  • Page 62 LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design Cable Insertion Loss: < 2 dB (2300–2690 MHz) VSWR: ≤ 2 Efficiency: > 30% Max Input Power: 50 W LTE: Input Impedance: 50 Ω B1/B2/B3/B4/B7/B25/ MIMO2 Antenna Cable Insertion Loss: < 1 dB B30/B32/B38/B39/B40/B41/B66 (Rx) (699–960 MHz)

  • Page 63: Recommended Rf Connector For Antenna Installation

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design 5.3.2. Recommended RF Connector for Antenna Installation EM120R-GL and EM160R-GL are mounted with standard 2 mm × 2 mm receptacle RF connectors for convenient antenna connection. The connector dimensions are illustrated below: Figure 34: EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL RF Connector Dimensions (Unit: mm)
  • Page 64 LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design The following figure shows the specifications of mating plugs using Ø0.81 mm coaxial cables. Figure 35: Specifications of Mating Plugs Using Ø0.81 mm Coaxial Cables The following figure illustrates the connection between the receptacle RF connector on EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL and the mating plug using a Ø0.81 mm coaxial cable.

  • Page 65: Electrical, Reliability And Radio Characteristics

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design Electrical, Reliability and Radio Characteristics 6.1. Absolute Maximum Ratings Absolute maximum ratings for power supply and voltage on digital and analog pins of the modules are listed in the following table. Table 34: Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Min.

  • Page 66: I/O Requirements

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design 6.3. I/O Requirements Table 36: I/O Requirements Parameter Description Min. Max. Unit Input high voltage 0.7 × V DD18 1) + 0.3 DD18 Input low voltage -0.3 0.3 × V DD18 Output high voltage - 0.5...

  • Page 67: Current Consumption

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design might reduce in their values and exceed the specified tolerances. When the temperature returns to the normal operating temperature level, the module will meet 3GPP specifications again. 6.5. Current Consumption Table 38: EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Current Consumption...

  • Page 68: Rf Receiving Sensitivity

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design 6.7. RF Receiving Sensitivity The following tables show conducted RF min. receiving sensitivity of EM120R-GL and EM160R-GL. Table 40: EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Conducted RF Min. Receiving Sensitivity Frequency Primary Diversity SIMO SIMO (Worst Case) WCDMA B1...

  • Page 69: Characteristics

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design LTE-FDD B19 (10 MHz) -99.7 -102 -96.3 dBm LTE-FDD B20 (10 MHz) -99.7 -99.5 -102.2 -93.3 dBm LTE-FDD B25 (10 MHz) -97.8 -97.6 -100.3 -92.8 dBm LTE-FDD B26 (10 MHz) -99.4 -99.1 -101.9 -93.8 dBm LTE-FDD B28 (10 MHz) -99.3...

  • Page 70: Thermal Dissipation

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design The following table shows the modules’ electrostatic discharge characteristics. Table 41: Electrostatic Discharge Characteristics (Temperature: 25 º C, Humidity: 40%) Interfaces Contact Discharge Air Discharge Unit VCC, GND Antenna Interfaces Other Interfaces 6.9. Thermal Dissipation EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL are designed to work over an extended temperature range.
  • Page 71 LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design There are some other measures to enhance heat dissipation performance: ⚫ Add ground vias as many as possible on PCB. ⚫ Maximize airflow over/around the module. ⚫ Place the module away from other heating sources.

  • Page 72: Mechanical Dimensions And Packaging

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design Mechanical Dimensions and Packaging This chapter mainly describes mechanical dimensions packaging specifications EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL. All dimensions are measured in mm, and the dimensional tolerances are ± 0.05 mm unless otherwise specified. 7.1. Mechanical Dimensions of the Module Figure 39: Mechanical Dimensions of EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL (Unit: mm)

  • Page 73: Standard Dimensions Of M.2 Pci Express

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design 7.2. Standard Dimensions of M.2 PCI Express The following figure shows the standard dimensions of M.2 PCI Express, refer to document [6]. Figure 40: Standard Dimensions of M.2 Type 3042-S3 (Unit: mm) According to M.2 nomenclature, EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL are Type 3042-S3-B (30.0 mm × 42.0 mm, max component height on the top is 1.5 mm and single-sided, key ID is B).

  • Page 74: Design Effect Drawings Of The Module

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design 7.3. Design Effect Drawings of the Module 7.3.1. Design Effect Drawings of EM160R-GL Module Figure 42: Top View of the Module Figure 43: Bottom View of the Module EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL_Hardware_Design 73 / 79...

  • Page 75: Design Renderings Of Em120R-Gl Module

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design 7.3.2. Design Renderings of EM120R-GL Module Figure 44: Top View of the Module Figure 45: Bottom View of the Module NOTE These are renderings of EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL. For authentic appearance, refer to the modules that you receive from Quectel.

  • Page 76: Connector

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design 7.4. M.2 Connector EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL adopt a standard PCI Express M.2 connector which compiles with the directives and standards listed in the document [6]. 7.5. Packaging EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL are packaged in trays. The following figure shows the tray size.
  • Page 77 LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design Figure 47: Tray Packaging Procedure EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL_Hardware_Design 76 / 79...

  • Page 78: Appendix References

    LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design Appendix References Table 42: Related Documents Document Name Remark Quectel_EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL_CA_Feature EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL CA Feature Quectel_M.2_EVB_User_Guide M.2 EVB User Guide Quectel_EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL_AT_Commands_ EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL AT Mannual Commands Manual Quectel_EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL_GNSS_AT_ EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL GNSS AT Commands_ Manual Commands Manual Thermal Design Guide for LTE...
  • Page 79 LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design Global Positioning System Global System for Mobile Communications HSPA High Speed Packet Access HSUPA High Speed Uplink Packet Access kbps Kilo Bits Per Second Light Emitting Diode Long Term Evolution Mbps Million Bits Per Second...
  • Page 80 LTE-A Module Series EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL Hardware Design (U)SIM (Universal) Subscriber Identification Module WCDMA Wideband Code Division Multiple Access EM120R-GL&EM160R-GL_Hardware_Design 79 / 79...
  • Page 81 FCC KDB996369 D03v01 Requirements List of applicable FCC rules FCC Part 15 Subpart B, Part 22 Subpart H, Part 24 Subpart E, Part 27 Subpart D & L & H & F & M & N, Part 90 Subpart R & S, Part 96 Summarize the specific operational use conditions Not Applicable Limited module procedures...
  • Page 82 Additional testing, Part 15 Subpart B disclaimer Refer to FCC 15B Report...
  • Page 83 FCC Certification Requirements. According to the definition of mobile and fixed device is described in Part 2.1091(b), this device is a mobile device. And the following conditions must be met: 1. This Modular Approval is limited to OEM installation for mobile and fixed applications only. The antenna installation and operating configurations of this transmitter, including any applicable source-based time-averaging duty factor, antenna gain and cable loss must satisfy MPE categorical Exclusion Requirements of 2.1091.
  • Page 84 provided the user can reasonably be expected to have the capability to access information in that form. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesir ed operation.
  • Page 85 IC Statement IRSS-GEN This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may ca use undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 86 Antennes Technologie Gamme de Type d'antenne Gain de crête fréquences (MHz) maximum (dBi) WCDMA & LTE Band 2 1850 ~ 1910 1.15 WCDMA & LTE Band 4 1710 ~ 1755 -0.50 WCDMA & LTE Band 5 824 ~ 849 1.85 LTE Bande 7 2500 ~ 2570 1.32...

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