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  • Page 1 6-NA re D sign n LTEM Module S Series Rev. BG96-NA A_Hardw are_Desi ign_V1.0 Date: 2017-04 4-28 w w ww.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 Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design About the Document History Revision Date Author Description Allen WANG/ 2017-04-28 Initial Daryl DU BG96-NA_Hardware_Design Confidential / Released 2 / 64...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design Contents About the Document ..........................2 Contents ..............................3 Table Index ............................... 5 Figure Index .............................. 6 Introduction ............................7 1.1. Safety Information ........................8 Product Concept ..........................12 2.1. General Description ......................12 2.2.
  • Page 5 LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design 3.16. USB_BOOT Interface ......................42 GNSS Receiver ..........................43 4.1. General Description ......................43 4.2. GNSS Performance ......................43 4.3. Layout Guidelines ......................... 44 Antenna Interfaces .......................... 45 5.1. MainAntenna Interface ......................45 5.1.1.
  • Page 6 LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design Table Index TABLE 1: FREQUENCY BANDS OF BG96-NA MODULE ................12   TABLE 2: KEY FEATURES OF BG96-NA ......................13   TABLE 3: I/O PARAMETERS DEFINITION ....................... 18   TABLE 4: PIN DESCRIPTION ........................... 18  ...
  • Page 7 LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design Figure Index FIGURE 1: FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM ....................... 15   FIGURE 2: PIN ASSIGNMENT (TOP VIEW) ....................17   FIGURE 3: SLEEP MODE APPLICATION VIA UART ..................24   FIGURE 4: SLEEP MODE APPLICATION WITH USB REMOTE WAKEUP ............ 25  ...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    This document can help you quickly understand module interface specifications, electrical andmechanical details, etc. Associated with application note and user guide, you can use BG96-NA module to design and set up mobile applications easily. BG96-NA_Hardware_Design...

  • Page 9: Safety Information

    The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of the operation, such as usage, service or repair of any cellular terminal or mobile incorporating BG96-NA module. Manufacturers of the cellular terminal should send the following safety information to users and operating personnel, and incorporate these guidelines into all manuals supplied with the product.
  • Page 10 LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design 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...
  • Page 11 LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design If the device is used for other equipment that separate approval is required for all other operating configurations, including portable configurations with respect to 2.1093 and different antenna configurations. For this device, OEM integrators must be provided with labeling instructions of finished products.
  • Page 12 LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design 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 undesired operation.

  • Page 13: Product Concept

    M2M applications such as automotive, metering, tracking system, security, router, wireless POS, mobile computing device, PDA phone, tablet PC, etc. BG96-NA is an SMD type module which can be embedded into application through its 102 LGA pads. BG96-NAsupports internet service protocols like TCP, UDP and PPP. Extended AT commands have been developed for customers to use these internet service protocols easily.

  • Page 14: Key Features

    LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design 2.2. Key Features The following table describes the detailed features of BG96-NA module. Table 2: Key Features of BG96-NA Features Details Supply voltage: 3.3V~4.3V Power Supply Typical supply voltage: 3.8V Transmitting Power Class 3 (23dBm±2.7dB) for LTE-FDD bands Support up to LTE Cat M1 Support 1.08MHz RF bandwidth...

  • Page 15: Functional Diagram

    When the temperature returns to the normal operating temperature levels, the module will meet 3GPP compliant again. 3. “*” means under development. 2.3. Functional Diagram The following figure shows a block diagram of BG96-NA and illustrates the major functional parts.  Power management ...

  • Page 16: Evaluation Board

    Figure 1: Functional Diagram NOTE “*” means under development. 2.4. Evaluation Board In order to help customers develop applications conveniently with BG96-NA, Quectel supplies theevaluation board (EVB), USB data cable, earphone, antenna and other peripherals to control or test the module. BG96-NA_Hardware_Design...

  • Page 17: Application Interfaces

    LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design Application Interfaces 3.1. General Description BG96-NAis equipped with 62-pin 1.1mm pitch SMT pads plus 40-pin ground pads and reserved pads that can be connected to customers’ cellular application platform. The subsequent chapters will provide detailed description of interfaces listed below: ...

  • Page 18: Pin Assignment

    LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design 3.2. Pin Assignment The following figure shows the pin assignment of the BG96-NA module. Figure 2: Pin Assignment (Top View) NOTES Keep all RESERVEDpins and unused pins unconnected. GND pads should be connected to ground in the design.

  • Page 19: Pin Description

    LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design 3.3. Pin Description The following tables show the pin definition and description of BG96-NA. Table 3: I/O Parameters Definition Type Description Bidirectional Digital input Digital output Power input Power output Analog input Analog output...
  • Page 20 LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design Turn on/off Pin Name Pin No. Description Comment Characteristics max=2.1V The output voltage is0.8V Turnon/off the PWRKEY min=1.3V because of thediode drop module max=0.5V in theQualcomm chipset. max=2.1V Reset the If unused, keep this pin RESET_N min=1.3V...
  • Page 21 LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design For 3.0V(U)SIM: Vmax=3.05V Vmin=2.7V max=50mA For 1.8V (U)SIM: max=0.6V min=1.2V max=0.45V min=1.35V Data signal of USIM_DATA (U)SIM card For 3.0V (U)SIM: max=1.0V min=1.95V max=0.45V min=2.55V For 1.8V (U)SIM: max=0.45V min=1.35V Clock signal of USIM_CLK (U)SIM card For 3.0V (U)SIM:...
  • Page 22 LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design min=1.2V max=2.0V max=0.45V 1.8V power domain. Clear to send min=1.35V If unused, keep it open. max=0.45V 1.8V power domain. Transmit data min=1.35V If unused, keep it open. min=-0.3V max=0.6V 1.8V power domain. Receive data min=1.2V...
  • Page 23 LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design GNSS antenna ANT_GNSS 50Ωimpedance If unused, keep it open. interface Other Pins Pin Name Pin No. Description Comment Characteristics min=-0.3V Power saving max=0.6V 1.8V power domain. PSM_IND* mode indicator min=1.2V If unused, keep it open.

  • Page 24: Operating Modes

    “*” means under development. 3.5. Power Saving 3.5.1. Sleep Mode BG96-NA is able to reduce its current consumption to a minimum value during the sleep mode. The following section describes power saving procedure of BG96-NA module. BG96-NA_Hardware_Design Confidential / Released 23 / 64...

  • Page 25: Uart Application

     Driving the host DTR to low level will wake up the module.  When BG96-NA has URC to report, RI signal will wake up the host. Refer to Chapter 3.15for details about RI behavior.  AP_READY* will detect the sleep state of the host (can be configured to high level or low level detection).

  • Page 26: Usb Application With Usb Suspend/Resume And Ri Function

    LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design The following figure shows the connection between the module and the host. Figure 4: Sleep Mode Application with USB Remote Wakeup Sending data to BG96-NAthrough USB will wake up the module.   When BG96-NAhas URC to report, the module will send remote wake-up signals viaUSB bus so as to wake up the host.

  • Page 27: Usb Application Without Usb Suspend Function

    LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design Figure 5: Sleep Mode Application with RI  Sending data to BG96-NAthrough USB will wake up the module.  When BG96-NAhas URC to report, RI signal will wake up the host. 3.5.1.4. USB Application without USB Suspend Function If the host does not support USB suspend function, you should disconnect USB_VBUS with additional control circuit to let the module enter into sleep mode.

  • Page 28: Airplane Mode

    2. The execution of AT+CFUN command will not affect GNSS function. 3.6. Power Supply 3.6.1. Power Supply Pins BG96-NA provides four VBAT pins for connection with anexternal power supply. There are two separate voltage domains for VBAT.  Two VBAT_RF pins for module RF part.

  • Page 29: Decrease Voltage Drop

    LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design Table 6: VBAT and GND Pins Pin Name Pin No. Description Min. Typ. Max. Unit Power supply for module RF VBAT_RF 52,53 part. Power supply for module VBAT_BB 32,33 baseband part. 3, 31, 48,50, 54,...

  • Page 30: Monitor The Power Supply

    When BG96-NA is in power down mode, it can be turned on to normal mode by driving the PWRKEY pin to a low level for at least 100ms. It is recommended to use an open drain/collector driver to control the PWRKEY.After STATUS pin outputting a high level, PWRKEY pin can be released.
  • Page 31 LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design Figure 9: Turn on the Module Using Keystroke The turn on scenario is illustrated in the following figure. Figure 10: Timing of Turning on Module NOTE Make sure that VBAT is stable before pulling down PWRKEY pin. The time between them is no less than 30ms.

  • Page 32: Turn Off Module

    LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design 3.7.2. Turn off Module The following procedures can be used to turn off the module:  Normal power down procedure: Turn off the module using the PWRKEY pin.  Normal power down procedure: Turn off the module using AT+QPOWDcommand.
  • Page 33 LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design Table 8: RESET_N Pin Description Pin Name Pin No. Description DC Characteristics Comment max=2.1V RESET_N Reset the module min=1.3V max=0.5V The recommended circuit is similar to the PWRKEY control circuit. An open drain/collector driver or button can be used to control the RESET_N.

  • Page 34: U)Sim Card Interfaces

    LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design The reset scenario is illustrated inthe following figure. Figure 14: Timing of Resetting Module NOTES Use RESET_N only when turning off the module by AT+QPOWDcommand and PWRKEY pin failed. Ensure that there is no large capacitance on PWRKEY and RESET_N pins.
  • Page 35 LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design BG96-NA supports (U)SIM card hot-plug via the USIM_PRESENCEpins. The function supports low level and high level detections andisdisabled by default. Please refer to document [2] about AT+QSIMDETcommand for details. The following figure shows a reference design for (U)SIM card interface with an 8-pin (U)SIM card connector.

  • Page 36: Usb Interface

    (U)SIMcard connector. 3.10. USB Interface BG96-NA contains one integrated Universal Serial Bus (USB) transceiver which complies with the USB 2.0 specification and supports high-speed (480Mbps) and full-speed (12Mbps)modes. The USB interface is used for AT command communication, data transmission, software debugging and firmware upgrade.
  • Page 37 Typically, the capacitance value should be less than 2pF. Keep the ESD protection components to the USB connector as close as possible.  NOTE BG96-NA module can only be used as a slave device. BG96-NA_Hardware_Design Confidential / Released 36 / 64...

  • Page 38: Uart Interfaces

    LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design 3.11. UART Interfaces The module provides two UART interfaces: the UART1interface andUART2interface. The following are theirfeatures.  The UART1 interface supports 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200, 230400, 460800, 921600 and 3000000bpsbaud rates, and the default is 115200bps. This interface is used for data transmission and AT command communication.
  • Page 39 LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design The logic levels are described in the following table. Table 13:Logic Levels of Digital I/O Parameter Min. Max. Unit -0.3 0.45 1.35 The module provides 1.8V UART interface. A level translator should be used if your application is equipped with a 3.3V UART interface.

  • Page 40: I2C Interfaces

    Transistor circuit solution is not suitable for applications with high baud rates exceeding 460Kbps. 3.12. I2C Interfaces BG96-NA provides one I2C interface. The following table shows the pin definition of I2C interfaces which can be applied on audio codec design.

  • Page 41: Network Status Indication

    LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design 3.13. Network Status Indication BG96-NA provides one network indication pin:NETLIGHT. The pin is used to drive a network status indicationLED. The following tables describe the pin definition and logic level changes ofNETLIGHT in different network status.

  • Page 42: Status

    LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design 3.14. STATUS The STATUS pin is an open drain output for indicating the module’s operation status. It can be connected to a GPIO of DTE with a pulled up resistor, or an LED indication circuit as below. When the module is turned on normally, the STATUS will present a low state.

  • Page 43: Usb_Boot Interface

    The RI behavior can be changed by AT+QCFG=“urc/ri/ring”command.Please refer to document [2] for details. 3.16. USB_BOOT Interface BG96-NA provides a USB_BOOT pin. During development or factory production, USB_BOOT pin can force the module to boot from USB port for firmware upgrade. Table 19: Pin Definition of USB_BOOT Interface Pin Name Pin No.

  • Page 44: Gnss Receiver

    BG96-NA supports standard NMEA-0183 protocol, and outputs NMEA sentences at 1Hz data update rate via USB interface by default. By default, BG96-NA GNSS engine is switched off. It has to be switched on via AT command. For more details about GNSS engine technology and configurations, please refer to document [3].

  • Page 45: Layout Guidelines

    LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design @open sky XTRA* enabled Accuracy Autonomous CEP-50 (GNSS) @open sky NOTES Tracking sensitivity: the lowest GNSS signal value at the antenna port on which the module can keep on positioning for 3 minutes. Reacquisition sensitivity: the lowest GNSS signal value at the antenna port on which the module can fix position again within 3 minutes after loss of lock.

  • Page 46: Antenna Interfaces

    LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design Antenna Interfaces BG96-NA antenna interfaces include a main antenna interface andaGNSS antennainterface. The antenna interfaceshave an impedance of 50ohm. 5.1. MainAntenna Interface 5.1.1. Pin Definition The pin definition of main antenna interface is shown below.

  • Page 47: Reference Design Of Rf Layout

    LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design Figure 23: Reference Circuit of RF Antenna Interface NOTE Place theπ-type matching components (R1, C1, C2) as close to the antenna as possible. 5.1.4. Reference Design of RF Layout For user’s PCB, the characteristic impedance of all RF traces should be controlled as 50 ohm. The impedance of the RF traces is usually determined by the trace width (W), the materials’...
  • Page 48 LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design Figure 25: Coplanar Waveguide Line Design on a 2-layer PCB Figure 26: Coplanar Waveguide Line Design on a 4-layer PCB (Layer 3 as Reference Ground) Figure 27: Coplanar Waveguide Line Designon a4-layer PCB (Layer 4 as Reference Ground)

  • Page 49: Gnss Antenna Interface

    LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design In order to ensure RF performance and reliability, the following principles should be complied with in RF layout design:  Use impedance simulation tool to control the characteristic impedanceof RF tracesas 50ohm.  The GND pins adjacent to RF pins should not be hot welded, and should be fully connected to ground.

  • Page 50: Antenna Installation

    LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design A reference design of GNSS antenna interface is shown as below. Figure 28: Reference Circuit of GNSS Antenna Interface NOTES An external LDO can be selected to supply power according to the active antenna requirement.

  • Page 51: Recommended Rf Connector For Antenna Installation

    LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design 5.3.2. Recommended RF Connector for Antenna Installation If RF connector is used for antenna connection, it is recommended to use the UF.L-R-SMTconnector provided by HIROSE. Figure 29: Dimensions of the UF.L-R-SMT Connector (Unit: mm) U.FL-LP serial connectors listed in the following figure can be used to match the UF.L-R-SMT.
  • Page 52 LTE Mod dule Series BG96- -NA Hardw ware Design The followin ng figure des scribes the s space factor r of mated c onnector. Figure 31:S Space Facto or of Mated d Connector r (Unit: mm For more de etails, pleas e visithttp://w www.hirose.

  • Page 53: Electrical, Reliability And Radio Characteristics

    LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design Electrical, Reliability and RadioCharacteristics 6.1. Absolute Maximum Ratings Absolute maximum ratings for power supply and voltage on digital and analog pins of the module are listed in the following table. Table 26: Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Min.

  • Page 54: Operating Temperature

    LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design Parameter Description Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit Peak supply current (during VBAT transmissionslot) USB_VBUS USB detection 5.25 6.3. Operating Temperature The operating temperature is listed in the following table. Table 28: Operating Temperature Parameter Min.

  • Page 55: Rf Output Power

    Table 29: Conducted RF Output Power Frequency Max. Min. LTE-FDD B2/B4B12/B13 23dBm±2.7dB 6.6. RF Receiving Sensitivity The following table shows the conducted RF receiving sensitivity of BG96-NA module. Table 30: BG96-NA Conducted RF Receiving Sensitivity Frequency Primary Diversity SISO 3GPP...

  • Page 56: Mechanical Dimensions

    LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design Mechanical Dimensions This chapter describes the mechanical dimensions of the module.All dimensions are measured in mm. 7.1. Mechanical Dimensions of the Module 22.50±0.1 2.3±0.2 Figure 32: Module Top and Side Dimensions BG96-NA_Hardware_Design Confidential / Released 55 / 64...
  • Page 57 LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design 22.50 7.45 7.15 0.92 0.92 1.95 1.10 0.55 1.10 1.66 1.50 5.10 1.00 8.50 1.70 0.85 26.50 1.90 1.10 0.85 1.00 1.70 0.70 1.00 1.70 0.50 1.15 0.55 1.65 1.50 40x1.0 62x0.7 62x1.15 40x1.0...

  • Page 58: Recommended Footprint

    LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design 7.2. Recommended Footprint 9.95 9.95 7.15 7.45 1.95 0.55 1.10 11.80 9.70 7.65 5.95 4.25 0.20 2.55 0.85 29.00 0.85 2.55 4.25 1.90 5.95 7.65 2.55 2.55 9.60 11.80 0.85 0.85 4.25 4.25 5.95 5.95...

  • Page 59: Design Effect Drawings Of The Module

    Modu gure 36: Bo ottom View of the Mod NOTE These are d design effec ct drawings of BG96-NA A module. F For more ac ccurate pictu ures, please e refer to the module that t you get fro m Quectel.

  • Page 60: Storage, Manufacturing And Packaging

    Packaging 8.1. Storage BG96-NA is stored in avacuum-sealed bag. The storage restrictionsareshown as below. 1. Shelf life in the vacuum-sealed bag: 12 months at <40ºC/90%RH. 2. After the vacuum-sealed bag is opened, devices that will be subjected to reflow soldering or other high temperature processes must be: ...

  • Page 61: Manufacturing And Welding

    LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design 8.2. Manufacturing and Welding Push the squeegee to apply the solder paste on the surface of stencil, thus making the paste fill the stencil openings and then penetrate to the PCB. The force on the squeegee should be adjusted properlyso as to produce a clean stencil surface on a single pass.

  • Page 62: Appendix A References

    LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design Appendix A References Table 31: Related Documents Document Name Remark BG96 Power Management Application Quectel_BG96_Power_Management_Application_Note Note Quectel_BG96_AT_Commands_Manual BG96 AT Commands Manual Quectel_BG96_GNSS_AT_Commands_Manual BG96 GNSS AT Commands Manual Quectel_RF_Layout_Application_Note RF Layout Application Note Quectel_Module_Secondary_SMT_User_Guide Module Secondary SMT User Guide...
  • Page 63 LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design Discontinuous Transmission Enhanced Full Rate Electrostatic Discharge Frequency Division Duplex Full Rate GMSK Gaussian Minimum Shift Keying Global System for Mobile Communications Half Rate HSPA High Speed Packet Access HSDPA High Speed Downlink Packet Access...
  • Page 64 LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design QPSK Quadrature Phase Shift Keying Radio Frequency RHCP Right Hand Circularly Polarized Receive SISO Single Input Single Output Short Message Service Time Division Duplexing Transmitting Direction Uplink UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications System Unsolicited Result Code...
  • Page 65 LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio WCDMA Wideband Code Division Multiple Access BG96-NA_Hardware_Design Confidential / Released 64 / 64...

  • Page 66: Appendix B Gprs Coding Schemes

    LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design Appendix B GPRS Coding Schemes Table 33: Description of Different Coding Schemes CS-1 CS-2 CS-3 CS-4 Scheme Code Rate Pre-coded USF Radio Block excl.USF and BCS Tail Coded Bits Punctured Bits 9.05 13.4 15.6 21.4...

  • Page 67: Appendix C Gprs Multi-Slot Classes

    LTE Module Series BG96-NA Hardware Design Appendix C GPRS Multi-slot Classes Twenty-nine classes of GPRS multi-slot modes are defined for MS in GPRS specification. Multi-slot classes are product dependent, and determine the maximum achievable data rates in both the uplink and downlink directions.

  • Page 68: Appendix D Edge Modulation And Coding Schemes

    LTE Mo odule Sires BG96- -NA Hardw ware Design pendix x D E EDGE E Mod dulati onan ding S Schem Table 35: E EDGE Modu ulation and Coding Sch hemes Coding dulation Coding Family 1 Timeslot 2 Tim meslot 4 Timeslot Schemes CS-1:...

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