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Version: V1.0.0

Date: 2020-08-20

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Page 1 FIBOCOM FM150-NA Hardware User Manual Version: V1.0.0 Date: 2020-08-20...
Page 2 Applicability Table Product model Description FM150-NA 5G communication module with M.2 interface Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 2 of 72...
Page 3 Trademark The trademark is registered and owned by Fibocom Wireless Inc. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 3 of 72...
Page 4 Version Record Versi Author Assessor Approver Update date Remark V1.0.0 2020-08-18 Initial version Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 4 of 72...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
3.3.4.1 D0 L1.2 ............................43 3.3.4.2 D3cold L2 ..........................43 3.3.5 Timing Application ......................44 PCIe & USB ........................ 45 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 5 of 72...
Page 6 Transmitting Power ..................... 61 Receiver Sensitivity ....................63 4.4.1 Dual Antenna Receiver Sensitivity ................63 4.4.2 Four Antenna Receiver Sensitivity ................65 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 6 of 72...
Page 7 Storage ........................70 6.5.1 Storage Life ........................70 Packing ........................70 6.6.1 Tray Package ........................ 70 6.6.2 Tray size ........................72 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 7 of 72...
Page 8: Foreword
The document describes the electrical characteristics, RF performance, dimensions and application environment, etc. of FM150-NA (hereinafter referred to as FM150). With the assistance of the document and other instructions, the developers can quickly understand the hardware functions of FM150 modules and develop products.
Page 9: Related Documents
(DTE - DCE) interface for Short Message Service (SMS) and Cell Broadcast Service (CBS)  PCI Express M.2 Specification Rev1.1 1.3 Related Documents  FIBOCOM FG150 & FM150 AT Commands User Manual Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 9 of 72...
Page 10: Overview
3GPP R8 CAT24 DC-HSPA+: Maximum DL rate 42Mbps Support 3GPP R15 Support Max 7 DLCA LTE Characteristic Support DL-256QAM, UL-64QAM Support RF bandwidth 1.4-20MHz Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 10 of 72...
Page 11 Antenna Connector Support 4*4 MIMO Dual SIM, 3V/1.8V PCIe 3.0 X1 Function Interface Super Speed USB High Speed USB W_Disable# Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 11 of 72...
Page 12: Ca Combinations
CA_2A-71A CA_2A-66A-71A CA_4A-46D CA_2A-46E CA_4A-71A CA_66A-66A-71A CA_2A-46D CA_4A-46A-46D CA_66A-71A CA_66C-71A CA_46D-66A CA_2A-46A-46D CA_2A-48A CA_4A-4A-71A CA_2A-46A-46A-66A CA_12A-46E CA_48A-66A CA_2A-2A-71A CA_2A-46C-66A CA_2A-12A-30A-66A-66A Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 12 of 72...
Page 13 CA_2A_29A-30A-66A CA_2A-13A-66A CA_2A-4A-12A-30A CA_2A-29A-66A CA_2A-4A-29A-30A CA_2A-4A-12A CA_2A-4A-5A-30A CA_2A-4A-29A CA_2A-5A-12A-66A CA_2A-4A-30A CA_2A-5A-30A-66A CA_2A-5A-7A CA_29A-30A-66A-66A CA_2A-5A-66A CA_5A-30A-66A-66A CA_2A-7A-12A CA _2A-4A-12A-12A CA_2A-7A-29A CA_29A-66A-66A Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 13 of 72...
Page 14: Dc Combinations
DC_2A-66A_n12A 2A-66A 2A, 66A n12A DC_66A_n25A n25A n25A DC_46A_66A_n25A n25A n25A DC_46C_66A_n25A n25A n25A DC_46D_66A_n25A n25A n25A DC_5A_n2A DC_12A_n2A Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 14 of 72...
Page 15 DC_2A-46A_n41A n41A n41A DC_46A-66A_n41A n41A n41A DC_2A-2A_n41A n41A n41A DC_2A-46C_n41A n41A n41A DC_2A-46A-66A_n41A n41A 2A, 66A n41A DC_46C-66A_n41A n41A n41A Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 15 of 72...
Page 16 2A, 66A 66A_n5A DC_2A-30A-66A- 2A-66A-66A 2A, 66A 66A_n5A DC_30A-66A-66A- 66A-66A-66A 66A_n5A DC_2A-7A-7A-66A_n5A 2A-66A 2A, 66A DC_2A-46C-48A_n5A 2A-48A 2A, 48A DC_2A-46D_n5A Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 16 of 72...
Page 17 DC_5A-46A_n66A n66A n66A DC_13A-48A_n66A n66A 13A, 48A n66A DC_66A_7A_n66A n66A n66A DC_7A-7A_n66A n66A n66A DC_7C_n66A n66A n66A DC_7A-66A_n66A n66A n66A Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 17 of 72...
Page 18 2A, 48A n66A DC_2A-46E_n66A n66A n66A DC_46E-48A_n66A n66A n66A DC_13A-48E_n66A n66A 13A, 48A n66A DC_2A-46E-48A_n66A n66A 2A, 48A n66A Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 18 of 72...
Page 19 DC_2A-7C_n78A 2A-7C n78A 2A, 7A n78A DC_2A-7A-66A_n78A 2A-7A-66A n78A 2A, 7A, 66A n78A DC_7A-7A-66A_n78A 7A-7A-66A n78A 7A, 66A n78A Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 19 of 72...
Page 20: Waring
The host manufacturer must verify that there are no additional unintentional emissions other than what is permitted in Part 15 Subpart B or emissions are complaint with the transmitter(s) rule(s). Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual...
Page 21 Important Note notice that any deviation(s) from the defined parameters of the antenna trace, as described by the instructions, require that the host product manufacturer must notify to Fibocom Wireless Inc. that they wish to change the antenna trace design. In this case, a Class II permissive change application is required to be filed by the USI, or the host manufacturer can take responsibility through the change in FCC ID (new application) procedure followed by a Class II permissive change application.
Page 22: Fcc Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual...
Page 23: Ic Statement
OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed. Cet appareil est conçu uniquement pour les intégrateurs OEM dans les Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 23 of 72...
Page 24 Le produit final doit être étiqueté dans un endroit visible avec l'inscription suivante: "Contient des IC: 21374-FM150NA ". Manual Information To the End User Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 24 of 72...
Page 25: Application Framework
Main ANT Module Power Supply ON/OFF# RESET# SIM1 SIM2 PCIe EINT Indicator Host application Control Card Card Figure2-1 Application Framework Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 25 of 72...
Page 26: Application Interface
3 Application Interface 3.1 M.2 Interface The FM150 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 User Manual Page 26 of 72...
Page 27: Pin Map
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 User Manual Page 27 of 72...
Page 28: Pin Definition
NC, FM150 M.2 module is configured 21 CONFIG_0 as the WWAN – PCIe, USB_SS interface type. 22 I2S_RX I2S Serial receive data, Reserved CMOS 1.8V Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 28 of 72...
Page 29 I/O L SIM2 data input/output 3V/1.8V 43 PETp0 PCIe TX differential signals positive CMOS 44 UIM2_CLK SIM2 clock signal 3V/1.8V Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 29 of 72...
Page 30 CMOS 1.8V RFFE clock 57 GND Power Supply MIPI Interface Tunable ANT, 58 RFFE_SDATA I/O PD CMOS 1.8V RFFE data Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 30 of 72...
Page 31 5G communication. GND, FM150 M.2 module is configured 69 CONFIG_1 as the WWAN – PCIe, USB_SS interface type. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 31 of 72...
Page 32: Power Supply
2, 4, 70, 72, 74 VCC Power supply input 3.135 UIM1_PWR USIM power supply 1.8V/3V UIM2_PWR USIM power supply 1.8V/3V Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 32 of 72...
Page 33: Power Supply
Digital signal noise clock and digital signals. 700/800, 850/900 MHz frequency 39pF, 33pF Filter out low frequency band RF interference band Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 33 of 72...
Page 34: Logic Level
The FM150 module 3.3V logic level definition as shown in the following table: Parameters Minimum Typical Maximum Unit 3.3V logic level 3.135 3.465 3.465 -0.3 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 34 of 72...
Page 35: Power Consumption
WCDMA Data call Band 1 @+23.5dBm WCDMA Data call Band 2 WCDMA WCDMA-RMS @+23.5dBm WCDMA Data call Band 4 @+23.5dBm Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 35 of 72...
Page 36 LTE FDD Data call Band 30 @+22dBm LTE FDD Data call Band 66 @+23dBm LTE FDD Data call Band 71 @+23dBm Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 36 of 72...
Page 37 1099 RMS Current @23dBm+23dBm Note: The data above is an average value obtained by testing some samples base on 25℃. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 37 of 72...
Page 38: Control Signal
The circuit design is shown in Figure3-4: Figure 3-4 Circuit for Module Start-up Controlled by AP Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual...
Page 39: Start-Up Timing Sequence
Pull down Normal run FCPO# pin Fit for abnormal status, no response after Hardware Pull down FCPO# pin sent the AT+CPWROFF=0. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 39 of 72...
Page 40: Module Reset
RESET# function, the PMU will power off 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 User Manual Page 40 of 72...
Page 41 3.3.2), recommend using in system warm boot. +3.8V FCPO# RESET# off2 PERST# typical 30s Module State Activation Baseband reset Initialization Activation Figure 3-8 Reset timing 1 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 41 of 72...
Page 42 2. If the PCIe and USB interfaces connected to the host, and USB is used as the data transmission interface, PERST# please do not follow the timing. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual...
Page 43: Pcie Link State
Module supports PCIe goes into D3cold L2 state in Win10 system. The D0D3cold L2@S0/S0ix D0 timing is shown in figure 3-11: Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 43 of 72...
Page 44: Timing Application
Refer to section 3.3.1.2 Figure 3-5 Timing control for start-up Shut down Refer to section 3.3.2 Figure 3-6 Software power off timing Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 44 of 72...
Page 45: Pcie & Usb
Active low, internal pull up(10KΩ). Request a PCIe reference clock be available CLKREQ# 1.8V/3.3V (active clock state) in order to transmit data. It Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 45 of 72...
Page 46: Pcie Interface Application
The impedance of differential signal pair lines is recommended to be 100 ohm, and can be controlled to 80～120 ohm in accordance with PCIe protocol; Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual...
Page 47 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 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 47 of 72...
Page 48: Usb Interface
3.4.2.2 USB2.0 Interface Application The reference circuit is shown in Figure 3-15: Figure 3-15 Reference Circuit for USB 2.0 Interface Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 48 of 72...
Page 50: Usim Interface
SIM2_DETECT Active high, and high level indicates 1.8V SIM card is inserted; and low level indicates SIM card is detached. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 50 of 72...
Page 51: Usim Interface Circuit
 When the SIM card is detached, it connects an open circuit between CD and SW pins, and drives the Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 51 of 72...
Page 52: Usim Hot-Plugging
The SIM card slot placement should near the module as close as possible, and away from the RF  antenna, DC/DC power supply, clock signal lines, and other strong interference sources. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 52 of 72...
Page 53: Status Indicator
Low level (LED On) RF function OFF High level (LED Off) The LED driving circuit is shown in figure 3-19: Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 53 of 72...
Page 54: Wowwan
AT command. The module enters the Flight mode after the RF function is disabled. The definition of W_DISABLE1# signal is as below table: Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual...
Page 55: Bodysar
RFFE_SCLK CMOS 1.8V Tunable ANT control, MIPI Interface, RFFE clock RFFE_SDATA CMOS 1.8V Tunable ANT control, MIPI Interface, RFFE data Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 55 of 72...
Page 56: Configuration Interface
1 shows, “M” is for Main antenna used to receive and transmit RF signals; “D/G” is for Diversity antenna used to receive the diversity RF signals. “M1” and “M2” are used for MIMO antennas. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual...
Page 57: Rf Connector Characteristic
FM150 module adopts standard M.2 module RF connectors, the model name is 818004607 from ECT company, and the connector size is 2*2*0.6m. The connector dimension is shown as following picture: Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual...
Page 58 Note: RF connector is a kind of precision connector. Please use special tools to assemble RF cable to avoid damage. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 58 of 72...
Page 59: Rf Connector Assembly
4-6, and the pulling JIG must be lifted up vertically to PCB surface (see Figure 4-7 and 4-8). Figure 4-6 Pulling JIG Figure 4-7 Lift up pulling JIG Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 59 of 72...
Page 60: Operating Band
Band 25 1900MHz LTE FDD 1850-1915 1930-1995 Band 26 850MHz LTE FDD 814-849 859-894 Band 29 700MHz LTE FDD 716-728 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 60 of 72...
Page 61: Transmitting Power
1575.42± 1.023 4.3 Transmitting Power The transmitting power for each band of the FM150 module is shown in the following table: Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 61 of 72...
Page 62 23± 2± TT 23± 1.5 23± 2± TT 23± 1.5 Normal mode:23± 2± TT Normal mode:23± 1.5 HPUE mode:26± 1.5 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 62 of 72...
Page 63: Receiver Sensitivity
Band 4 -96.3 -101.1 Band 5 -94.3 (10M) -101.1 Band 7 -94.3 -103.9 Band 12 -93.3 -104.3 Band 13 -93.3 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 63 of 72...
Page 64 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 User Manual...
Page 65: Four Antenna Receiver Sensitivity
FM150 module supports GPS/GLONASS/BDS/ Galileo/QZSS and AGNSS functions, and adopts RF Diversity and GNSS integrated antenna. Parameter Description Result Unit Note Sensitivity Acquisition -147 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 65 of 72...
Page 66: Antenna Design Requirement
LTE Band 17(700): 42 MHz LTE band 25(1900): 145 MHz LTE band 26(850): 80 MHz LTE band 29(700): 11 MHz Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 66 of 72...
Page 67 ANT on B30/42/43/48 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 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual...
Page 68: Thermal Design
Figure 6-1 Module Appearance 6.2 Dimension of Structure The structural dimension of the FM150 module is shown in Figure 6-2: Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 68 of 72...
Page 69: Interface Model
LOTES company with the model APCI0026-P001A as shown in Figure 6-3. The package of connector, please refer to the specification. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 69 of 72...
Page 70: Storage
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 6-4: Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual...
Page 72: Tray Size
6.6.2 Tray size The pallet size is 330*175*6.5mm, as shown in Figure 6-5: Figure 6-5 Tray Size (Unit: mm) Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM FM150-NA User Manual Page 72 of 72...

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2 Overview

3 Application Interface

4 Radio Frequency

5 Thermal Design

6 Structure Specification

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