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- Page 1 FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_ Hardware_User_Manual Version: 1.0.1 Date: 2020-02-28...
- Page 2 Applicability Table Product model Description Cat20 WWAN Module NL952-NA-00 Cat12 WWAN Module NL952-NA-20 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 2 of 57...
- Page 3 The highest SAR value reported under this standard during product certification for use when properly worn on the body Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 3 of 57...
- Page 4 Version Author Date Remark V1.0.0 Lei Daijun 2020-01-02 Draft version ● Add NL952-NA-00 and NL952-NA-20 V1.0.1 Xu Xialin 2020-02-28 ● Add PCIe_BOOT_DISABLE definition Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 4 of 57...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
IPC Interface ......................28 PCIe Interface ....................... 28 3.4.1.1 PCIe Interface Definition ......................28 3.4.1.2 PCIe Interface Application ......................29 USB Interface ........................ 31 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 5 of 57... - Page 6 Transmitting Power ..................... 44 Receiver Sensitivity ....................45 Dual Antenna Receiver Sensitivity ................45 Four Antenna Receiver Sensitivity ................46 GNSS ......................... 46 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 6 of 57...
- Page 7 M.2 Interface Model ....................50 M.2 Connector ......................51 Storage ........................52 Storage Life ........................52 Packing ........................52 Tray Package ........................ 52 Tray size ........................54 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 7 of 57...
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Page 8: Foreword
PCI Express M.2 Specification Rev1.2 1.3 Related Documents RF Antenna Application Design Specification NL952 System Driver Integration and Application Guidance NL952 AT Commands Manual Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 8 of 57... -
Page 9: Overview
Physical Dimension ： 30 x 52 x 2.3mm characteristics Weight: About 8.0 g Interface WWAN Antenna x 4 Antenna Connector Support 4x4 MIMO Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 9 of 57... - Page 10 Note: When temperature goes beyond normal operating temperature range of -10° C~+55° C, RF performance of module may be slightly off 3GPP specifications. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 10 of 57...
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Page 11: Ca Combinations
3 intra-band(contiguous) plus 2 intra-band(non-contiguous) 3 intra-band(contiguous) plus 2 inter-band 3 intra-band(contiguous) plus 2 intra-band(non-contiguous) 4 intra-band(contiguous) plus inter-band Intra-band(non-contiguous) 4 intra-band(contiguous) plus 2 inter-band Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 11 of 57... -
Page 12: Application Block
4x4 MIMO supported bands receive MIMO2 ANT UL on inter band ULCA mode(TBD) Diversity & GNSS ANT All supported bands and GNSS receive Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 12 of 57... -
Page 13: Application Interface
The NL952 module applies standard M.2 Key-B interface, with a total of 75 pins. 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_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 13 of 57... -
Page 14: Pin Definition
23 WOWWAN# Wake up host, Reserved 1.8V 24 I2S_TX I2S Serial transmit data, Reserved 1.8V 25 DPR Body SAR Detect, active low 3.3/1.8V Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 14 of 57... - Page 15 If module went into core dump, it will reset whole module, not only PCIe 50 PERST# 3.3/1.8V interface. Active low, internal pull up(10KΩ) 51 GND Power Supply Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 15 of 57...
- Page 16 Tunable ANT CTRL3 1.8V SIM1 Detect, internal pull up(390KΩ), 66 SIM1_DETECT 1.8V active high WWAN reset input, active low, internal 67 RESET# 1.8V pull up(40KΩ) Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 16 of 57...
- Page 17 Low Voltage Level PD: Pull-Down PU: Pull-Up Tristate OD: Open Drain PI: Power Input PO: Power Output Note: The unused pins can be left floating. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 17 of 57...
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Page 18: Power Supply
The NL952 module should be powered through the +3.3V pins, and the power supply design is shown in Figure 3-2: Figure 3-2 Power Supply Design Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 18 of 57... -
Page 19: Logic Level
The NL952 module 1.8V logic level definition as shown in the following table: Parameters Minimum Typical Maximum Unit 1.8V logic level 1.71 1.89 1.89 -0.3 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 19 of 57... -
Page 20: Power Consumption
LTE FDD Data call Band 17 @+23dBm LTE FDD Data call Band 25 @+23dBm LTE TDD Data call Band 26 @+23dBm LTE TDD Data call Band 30 @+22dBm Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 20 of 57... -
Page 21: Control Signal
The data above is an average value tested on some samples at 25℃ temperature. 3.3 Control Signal The NL952 module provides two control signals for power on/off and reset operations, the pin defined as Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 21 of 57... -
Page 22: Module Start-Up
When power supply is ready, the PMU of module will power on and start initialization process by pulling high FCPO# signal. After about 20s, module will complete initialization process. The start-up timing is Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual... -
Page 23: Module Shutdown
(the reverse process of initialization), is the time which AP receive OK of “AT+CFUN=0”, if there is no and it will be completed after t time(t Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 23 of 57... -
Page 24: Module Reset
(10ms is recommended), and module will restart after RESET# signal is released. When customer executes 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_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 24 of 57... - Page 25 Figure 3-8 Reset control timing1 +3.3V FCPO# off2 RESET# off1 AT+CFUN=0 PERST# typical 20s Module State Activation Finalization Initialization Activation Figure 3-9 Reset control timing2 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 25 of 57...
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Page 26: Pcie Link State
When USB is used as data transfer interface in Chrome/Android/Linux OS, there is no PCIe link state. But when USB goes into suspend it also needs to follow the timing above (If PERST# is floating, don’t control PERST#). Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 26 of 57... -
Page 27: D3Cold L2
3.3.3 Figure 3-9 Reset timing 2 Warm boot Modem FW upgrade / Modem recovery Refer to section 3.3.3 Figure 3-8 Reset timing 1 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 27 of 57... -
Page 28: Ipc Interface
PCIe TX Differential signals, Negative PETP0 PCIe TX Differential signals, Positive PERn0 PCIe RX Differential signals, Negative PERP0 PCIe RX Differential signals, Positive Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 28 of 57... -
Page 29: Pcie Interface Application
CLKREQ#(pin52) WAKE# PEWAKE#(pin54) Figure 3-12 Reference Circuit for PCIe Interface NL952 module supports PCIe Gen2 interface, including three difference pairs: transmit pair TXP/N, Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 29 of 57... - Page 30 The length match should be close to the signal pin and pass the small-angle bending design. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual...
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Page 31: Usb Interface
USB3.0 Transmit data plus USB3.0_RX- USB3.0 receive data minus USB3.0_RX+ USB3.0 receive data plus 3.4.2.2 USB2.0 Interface Application The reference circuit is shown in Figure 3-15: Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 31 of 57... -
Page 32: Usb3.0 Interface Application
PCB layout: USB3.0_TX-/USB3.0_TX+ and USB3.0_RX-/ USB3.0_RX+ are two pairs differential signal lines, the differential impedance should be controlled as 100 ohms. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 32 of 57... -
Page 33: Usim Interface
USIM2 card detect, internal 390K pull-up. 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_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 33 of 57... -
Page 34: Usim Interface Circuit
The principles of the N.O.SIM card slot are described as follows: When the SIM card is detached, it connects an open circuit between CD and SW pins, and drives Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 34 of 57... -
Page 35: Usim Hot-Plugging
The filter capacitors and ESD devices for SIM card signals should be placed near to the SIM card slot, and the ESD devices with 22~33pF capacitance should be used. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual... -
Page 36: Status Indicator
Pull low 1s then pull high (pulse signal) in default, the pulse can SMS or data requests be configured by AT command. Idle/Sleep High level Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 36 of 57... -
Page 37: Interrupt Control
WWAN function is disabled, the module enters Flight mode. Note： The function of W_DISABLE1# can be customized, please refer to the software porting guide. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 37 of 57... -
Page 38: Bodysar
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 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual... -
Page 39: Configuration Interface
Vendor defined Please refer to PCI Express M.2 Specification Rev1.2” 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_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 39 of 57... -
Page 40: Radio Frequency
Figure 4-1 RF connectors RF Connector Characteristic Rated Condition Environment Condition Frequency Range DC to 6GHz Temperature Range –40°C to +85°C Characteristic Impedance 50Ω Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 40 of 57... -
Page 41: Rf Connector Dimension
Corporation, and the connector size is 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_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 41 of 57... -
Page 42: Rf Connector Assembly
To avoid damage in RF connector unmating, it is recommended using pulling JIG as Figure 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 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 42 of 57... -
Page 43: Operating Band
869 - 894 Band 7 2600Mhz LTE FDD 2500 - 2570 2620 - 2690 Band 12 700Mhz LTE FDD 699 - 716 729 - 746 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 43 of 57... -
Page 44: Transmitting Power
Band 13 23±2.7 23±1 10MHz Bandwidth, 1 RB Band 14 23±2.7 23±1 10MHz Bandwidth, 1 RB Band 17 23±2.7 23±1 10MHz Bandwidth, 1 RB Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 44 of 57... -
Page 45: Receiver Sensitivity
-93.3 10MHz Bandwidth Band 25 -92.8 10MHz Bandwidth Band 26 -93.8 10MHz Bandwidth Band 29* -93.3 10MHz Bandwidth Band 30 -95.3 10MHz Bandwidth Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 45 of 57... -
Page 46: Four Antenna Receiver Sensitivity
(Main+Diversity), the sensitivity will drop about 3dBm for each band of LTE. 4.5 GNSS NL952 module supports GNSS with D/G antenna, the GNSS includes GPS/GLONASS/ Galileo/BDS. GNSS feature and performance are as below table: Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 46 of 57... -
Page 47: Antenna Design
LTE band 30(2300): 10 MHz LTE band 41(2500): 110 MHz LTE band 46(5500): 775 MHz LTE band 48(3600): 150 MHz LTE band 66(2100): 490 MHz Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 47 of 57... - Page 48 For FCC strict EIRP requirement on B30&B48, suggest the ANT peak gain should be <1dBi@B30, <0.5dBi@B48. About the other bands, the EIRP that suggested is TBD. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 48 of 57...
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Page 49: Structure Specification
The product appearance for NL952 module is shown in Figure5-1: Figure 5-1 Module Appearance Note: There is NL952-NA-00 module above, and the “00” will replace with “20” in NL952-NA-20 module 5.2 Dimension of Structure The structural dimension of the NL952 module is shown in Figure 5-2: Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. -
Page 50: Interface Model
Structure. Based on the M.2 interface definition, NL952 module adopts Type 3052-S3-B interface (30x52mm, the component maximum height on t top layer is 1.5mm, PCB thickness is 0.8mm, and KEY ID is B). Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 50 of 57... -
Page 51: Connector
LOTES Corporation with the model APCI0026-P001A as shown in Figure 5-3. The package of connector, please refer to the specification. Figure 5-3 M.2 Dimension of Structure Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 51 of 57... -
Page 52: Storage
The NL952 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_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual... - Page 53 Figure 5-4 Tray Packaging Process Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 53 of 57...
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Page 54: Tray Size
Tray size The pallet size is 330*170*6.5mm, and is shown in Figure 5-5: Figure 5-5 Tray Size (Unit: mm) Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 54 of 57... - Page 55 This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions: Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 55 of 57...
- Page 56 If the host device need fully leverage this Module’s FCC ID, the host device MUST within below ANT Gain. Operating Band Test Antenna Gain (dBi) WCDMA B2 4.00 WCDMA B4 4.00 WCDMA B5 3.00 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 56 of 57...
- Page 57 LTE B17 3.00 LTE B25 4.00 LTE B26 3.00 LTE B30 1.00 LTE B41 3.00 LTE B48 1.00 LTE B66 4.00 LTE B71 4.00 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All Rights Reserved. FIBOCOM_NL952-NA_Hardware_User_Manual Page 57 of 57...
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