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5G EVB
User Guide
5G/LTE-A Module Series
Rev. 5G_EVB_User_Guide_V1.1
Date: 2020-05-27
Status: Released
www.quectel.com

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  • Page 1 5G EVB User Guide 5G/LTE-A Module Series Rev. 5G_EVB_User_Guide_V1.1 Date: 2020-05-27 Status: Released 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

    5G Module Series 5G EVB User Guide About the Document Revision History Version Date Author Description 2020-05-25 Iverson CHENG Initial Updated the firmware upgrade tool in Chapter 4.3 to 2020-05-27 Iverson CHENG QFlash. 5G_EVB_User_Guide 2 / 36...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    5G Module Series 5G EVB User Guide Contents About the Document ........................... 2 Contents ............................... 3 Table Index ..............................5 Figure Index ..............................6 Introduction ............................7 1.1. Applicable Modules ......................... 7 1.2. Safety Information ........................8 General Overview ..........................9 2.1.
  • Page 5 5G Module Series 5G EVB User Guide Appendix A References ........................35 5G_EVB_User_Guide 4 / 36...
  • Page 6 5G Module Series 5G EVB User Guide Table Index Table 1: Key Features ..........................9 Table 2: Interfaces of 5G EVB ........................11 Table 3: Accessories List ..........................15 Table 4: Pin Definition of J0901 ......................... 22 Table 5: Pin Definition of J1401 ......................... 24 Table 6: PCIe Connection Truth Table .......................
  • Page 7 5G Module Series 5G EVB User Guide Figure Index Figure 1: Top View for Component Placement of the EVB ................ 10 Figure 2: Bottom View for Component Placement of the EVB ..............11 Figure 3: 5G EVB Top View........................13 Figure 4: 5G EVB Bottom View ........................14 Figure 5: Block Diagram of the EVB Power Supply ...................

  • Page 8: Introduction

    5G Module Series 5G EVB User Guide Introduction This user guide describes detailed information about usage of the EVB (Evaluation Board) of Quectel 5G modules. The EVB is an auxiliary tool for engineers to develop and test these modules. 1.1. Applicable Modules...

  • 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 Quectel 5G 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.

  • Page 10: General Overview

    5G Module Series 5G EVB User Guide General Overview Quectel supplies 5G EVB for engineers to develop applications based on Quectel 5G modules. This EVB can be used to test basic functionalities of these modules. 2.1. Key Features The following table describes the detailed features of 5G EVB.

  • Page 11: Component Placement Of 5G Evb

    5G Module Series 5G EVB User Guide ⚫ RESET (S0201) ⚫ PCIe Configuration Switch (S1501) ⚫ Power Switch (S0301) Physical Characteristics Size: 190 mm × 160 mm Antenna 12 antenna interfaces 2.2. Component Placement of 5G EVB USIM1 card J 1902 J 1901 CODEC-TE-A J1401...
  • Page 12 5G Module Series 5G EVB User Guide USIM2 J2002 card J1402 EARPHONE J0901 DBG_UART J 0801 J0303 MAIN_UART 5V/3A ADAPTER J1301 J2003 card Figure 2: Bottom View for Component Placement of the EVB Table 2: Interfaces of 5G EVB Interface Reference No.
  • Page 13 5G Module Series 5G EVB User Guide Reset button (push button) RESET S0201 Used to reset the module J1101 USB Type C interface PCIe to USB J1601 PCIe to USB interface, not support by default PCIe Configuration Used to configure the module communication with S1501 Switch different devices via PCIe signals...

  • Page 14: Top And Bottom Views Of 5G Evb

    5G Module Series 5G EVB User Guide 2.3. Top and Bottom Views of 5G EVB The following figures shows the top and bottom views of the 5G EVB. Figure 3: 5G EVB Top View 5G_EVB_User_Guide 13 / 36...
  • Page 15 5G Module Series 5G EVB User Guide Figure 4: 5G EVB Bottom View 5G_EVB_User_Guide 14 / 36...

  • Page 16: List Of Accessories

    5G Module Series 5G EVB User Guide 2.4. List of Accessories All accessories of the 5G EVB kit are listed below. Table 3: Accessories List Items Description Quantity USB to RS-232 converter cable USB Type A converter B cable Cables USB Type-C cable RF cables Wi-Fi antenna...

  • Page 17: Interface Application

    5G Module Series 5G EVB User Guide Interface Application This chapter describes the hardware interfaces of the 5G EVB, as listed below: ⚫ Power supply ⚫ Module TE-A interface ⚫ PHY TE-A interface ⚫ USB interface ⚫ Audio interfaces Digital Audio Codec Board Connector Analog Audio Interfaces Loudspeaker Interface Earphone Interface...

  • Page 18: Power Supply (J0303)

    5G Module Series 5G EVB User Guide 3.1. Power Supply (J0303) The 5G EVB can be powered by an external power adapter through the power jack (J0303). The following two figures manifest a simplified power supply block diagram and the power interface of 5G EVB.

  • Page 19: Module Te-A Interface (J0101/J0102)

    5G Module Series 5G EVB User Guide Figure 6: EVB Power Supply Interface 3.2. Module TE-A Interface (J0101/J0102) Module TE-A interface is designed to accommodate the TE-A of the modules. The TE-A is mounted onto and connected to the EVB via BTB connectors J0101 and J0102. The developer will be able to test the functionalities of the modules easily.

  • Page 20: Phy Te-A Interface (J1901/J1902)

    5G Module Series 5G EVB User Guide 3.3. PHY TE-A Interface (J1901/J1902) The PHY TE-A interface is designed to accommodate the PHY TE-A (AR8035-TE-A). The PHY TE-A is mounted onto and connected to the EVB via BTB connectors J1901 and J1902. The following two figures displays the connection between AR8035-TE-A and EVB.

  • Page 21: Audio Interface (J0802/J0901/J0801)

    5G Module Series 5G EVB User Guide 3.5. Audio Interface (J0802/J0901/J0801) Quectel 5G EVB provides one digital audio codec board interface (I2S) J0802 and two analog audio interfaces J0901 and J0801. 3.5.1. Digital Audio Codec Board Connector (J0802) The 5G EVB supports two different kinds of external digital audio codec TE-As named ALC5616 and TLV320AIC3104.

  • Page 22: Analog Audio Interfaces (J0901/J0801)

    5G Module Series 5G EVB User Guide 3.5.2. Analog Audio Interfaces (J0901/J0801) 3.5.2.1. Loudspeaker Interface (J0801) Audio interface J0801 is designed for loudspeakers and the following figure shows a reference design of loudspeaker with an external audio amplifier. Close to speaker J0802 U0801 Differential layout...
  • Page 23 5G Module Series 5G EVB User Guide The figure and table below illustrates the pin assignment and pin definition of earphone connector J0901. Figure 13: Pin Assignment of J0901 Table 4: Pin Definition of J0901 Pin No. Pin Name Description Microphone input AGND Dedicated GND for audio...

  • Page 24: U)Sim Card Interfaces (J1401/J1402)

    5G Module Series 5G EVB User Guide 3.6. (U)SIM Card Interfaces (J1401/J1402) The 5G EVB has two 8-pin push-push type (U)SIM card (2.95 V or 1.8 V) connectors J1401 and J1402*. The following figure shows a simplified connector schematic for J1401 and J1402*. Push-Push Module USIM_VDD...
  • Page 25 5G Module Series 5G EVB User Guide Table 5: Pin Definition of J1401 Pin No. Pin Name Function USIM_VDD U(SIM) card power supply, provided by module USIM_RST U(SIM) card reset USIM_CLK U(SIM) card clock RESERVED Not connected Ground Not connected USIM_DATA Data line, bi-directional RESERVED...

  • Page 26: Sd Card Interface (J1301)

    5G Module Series 5G EVB User Guide 3.7. SD Card Interface (J1301) The 5G EVB provides an SD card interface that supports micro SD card of maximal 32 GB. With the SD card interface, customers can easily enhance the memory capacity of modules. The following figure shows the simplified interface schematic for J1301 VDD_2V95 Module...

  • Page 27: Uart Interfaces (J2003/J2002)

    5G Module Series 5G EVB User Guide 3.8. UART Interfaces (J2003/J2002) The 5G EVB supports two UART interfaces: main UART J2003 and debug UART J2002. The main UART interface is used for communication between the module and the host application. The debug UART interface J2002 is used for Linux console and log output, and supports baud rate of 115200 bps (default).

  • Page 28: Switches And Buttons (S0301/S1501/S0201/S0202)

    5G Module Series 5G EVB User Guide Figure 21: S1501 Switch Table 6: PCIe Connection Truth Table PCIE_SEL1 PCIE_SEL2 Function Module → PC Module → AP Module → Wi-Fi 3.10. Switches and Buttons (S0301/S1501/S0201/S0202) The 5G EVB includes two switches (S0301 and S1501) and two buttons (S0201 and S0202), as shown in the following figures.
  • Page 29 5G Module Series 5G EVB User Guide Figure 23: S1501 Switch and S0201/S0202 Buttons Table 7: Description of Switches and Buttons Interface Reference No. Description Power Switch S0301 VBAT ON/OFF control PWRKEY S0202 Power key used to turn on/off the module. PCIe Configuration S1501 PCIe configuration switch.

  • Page 30: Status Indicators (D0201/D0202/D0203/D0204/D0205)

    5G Module Series 5G EVB User Guide 3.11. Status Indicators (D0201/D0202/D0203/D0204/D0205) There are five status indication LEDs on the EVB. The following figure manifests the positions of these LED indicators. Figure 24: Status Indicator Table 8: Description of Status Indication LEDs Reference No.

  • Page 31: Wi-Fi Interfaces (J0701/J0702)

    5G Module Series 5G EVB User Guide 3.12. Wi-Fi Interfaces (J0701/J0702) The Wi-Fi TE-A interface is designed to accommodate the TE-A of Wi-Fi (FG50V) modules. The TE-A is connected to the EVB via BTB connectors J0701 and J0702. The interface allows customers to easily test the Wi-Fi function of the module or to develop applications with Wi-Fi function.

  • Page 32: Antenna Interfaces

    5G Module Series 5G EVB User Guide 3.13. Antenna Interfaces The 5G EVB includes twelve antenna interfaces. The following figure shows the assembly of these antenna interfaces. Figure 27: Antenna Interfaces 5G_EVB_User_Guide 31 / 36...

  • Page 33: Evb Operation Procedures

    5G EVB User Guide EVB Operation Procedures This chapter introduces how to use the 5G EVB for testing and evaluation of Quectel modules. 4.1. Turn on the Module 1. Connect the module TE-A to the EVB via connectors J0101 and J0102.

  • Page 34: Firmware Upgrade

    5G Module Series 5G EVB User Guide Install and then use QCOM provided by Quectel to realize the communication between the module and the PC. The following figure shows the COM Port Setting of QCOM: select the correct “COM Port” (USB AT Port, which is shown in figure above) and set correct “Baudrate”...

  • Page 35: Normal Method

    5G Module Series 5G EVB User Guide 4.3.2. Normal Method Turn on the module according to the procedure in Chapter 4.1. Wait for the USB port to be found in Device Manage of the PC. Figure 30: USB Port in PC Device Manage Open QFlash and upgrade the firmware.
  • Page 36 Table 9: Related Documents Document Name Remark Quectel_LTE&5G_Windows_USB_Drivers_Installation_ The installation guide of Windows USB Guide drivers for Quectel LTE and 5G modules Quectel_QCOM_User_Guide The user guide of QCOM Quectel_QFlash_User_Guide The user guide of QFlash Table 10: Terms and Abbreviations Abbreviation...
  • Page 37 5G Module Series 5G EVB User Guide Not Connected Private Computer Printed Circuit Board Pulse Code Modulation Physical Layer Power Output Radio Frequency Secure Digital Subscriber Identity Module UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver & Transmitter Universal Serial Bus (U)SIM (Universal) Subscriber Identity Module 5G_EVB_User_Guide 36 / 36...

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