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BG950A-GL&BG951A-GL
Hardware Design
LPWA Module Series
Version: 1.0.0
Date: 2021-07-07
Status: Preliminary

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  • Page 1 BG950A-GL&BG951A-GL Hardware Design LPWA Module Series Version: 1.0.0 Date: 2021-07-07 Status: Preliminary...
  • Page 2 To the maximum extent permitted by law, Quectel excludes all liability for any loss or damage suffered in connection with the use of the functions and features under development, regardless of whether such loss or damage may have been foreseeable.
  • Page 3 LPWA Module Series Copyright The information contained here is proprietary technical information of Quectel. Transmitting, reproducing, disseminating and editing this document as well as using the content without permission are forbidden. Offenders will be held liable for payment of damages. All rights are reserved in the event of a patent grant or registration of a utility model or design.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    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 5: About The Document

    LPWA Module Series About the Document Revision History Version Date Author Description 2021-07-07 Lex LI/Ben JIANG Creation of the document 1.0.0 2021-07-07 Lex LI/Ben JIANG Preliminary BG950A-GL&BG951A-GL_Hardware_Design 4 /89...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    LPWA Module Series Contents Safety Information..............................3 About the Document..............................4 Contents..................................5 Table Index................................... 7 Figure Index................................. 9 Introduction............................... 10 1.1. Special Mark............................13 Product Overview.............................14 2.1. Frequency Bands and Functions.......................15 2.2. Features............................16 2.3. Functional Diagram..........................18 2.4. Assignment............................. 19 2.5. Description............................20 2.6. Evaluation Board..........................
  • Page 7 LPWA Module Series 4.6.1. PSM Status Indication*......................47 4.6.2. Network Status Indication*....................... 48 4.6.3. STATUS............................49 4.6.4. Behaviors of MAIN_RI*......................50 4.7. GRFC Interface*........................... 51 4.8. GPIO Interface*............................ 51 Specifications............................. 53 5.1. Cellular Network........................... 53 5.1.1. Antenna Interface & Frequency Bands.................. 53 5.1.2.
  • Page 8 LPWA Module Series Table Index Table 1: Special Mark..............................13 Table 2: Brief Introduction of BG950A-GL & BG951A-GL Modules..............14 Table 3: Wireless Network Type..........................15 Table 4: Key Features............................... 16 Table 5: I/O Parameters Definition..........................20 Table 6: Pin Description............................21 Table 7: Overview of Operating Modes........................27 Table 8: Pin Definition of Power Supply.........................31...
  • Page 9 LPWA Module Series Table 42: BG950A-GL Power Consumption......................66 Table 43: BG951A-GL Power Consumption......................68 Table 44: BG950A-GL GNSS Current Consumption...................70 Table 45: BG951A-GL GNSS Current Consumption...................70 Table 46: Electrostatics Discharge Characteristics (Temperature: 25 °C, Humidity: 45 %)......71 Table 47: Operating and Storage Temperatures....................
  • Page 10 LPWA Module Series Figure Index Figure 1: Functional Diagram of BG950A-GL.......................18 Figure 2: Pin Assignment of BG950A-GL (Top View)..................19 Figure 3: Sleep Mode Application via UART Interface..................28 Figure 4: Power Supply Limits During Burst Transmission................32 Figure 5: Star Structure of the Power Supply.......................

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Associated with application notes and user guides, customers can use this module to design and to set up mobile applications easily. Hereby, [Quectel Wireless Solutions Co., Ltd.] declares that the radio equipment type [BG950A-GL] is compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
  • Page 12 LPWA Module Series radiation, maximum antenna FCC Max Antenna Gain（dBi） IC Max Antenna Gain（dBi） gain (including cable loss) must not exceed: Operating Band LTE Band 2 7.30 7.30 LTE Band 4 4.30 4.30 LTE Band 5 8.84 5.40 LTE Band 12 8.10 4.91 LTE Band 13...
  • Page 13 LPWA Module Series The final host / module combination may also need to be evaluated against the FCC Part 15B criteria for unintentional radiators in order to be properly authorized for operation as a Part 15 digital device. The user’s manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 14: Special Mark

    LPWA Module Series L'étiquette de certification d'Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada d'un module doit être clairement visible en tout temps lorsqu'il est installédans le produit hôte; sinon, le produit hôte doit porter une étiquette indiquant le numéro de certification d'Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada pour le module, précédé...

  • Page 15: Product Overview

    LPWA Module Series Product Overview The module is an embedded IoT (LTE Cat M1, LTE Cat NB1/NB2*) wireless communication module. It provides data connectivity on LTE-FDD network, and supports half-duplex operation in LTE network. It also provides GNSS and voice* functionality to meet your specific application demands.

  • Page 16: Frequency Bands And Functions

    LPWA Module Series 2.1. Frequency Bands and Functions Table 3: Wireless Network Type Module Supported Bands LTE Bands Power Class GNSS Cat M1 LTE-FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B18/ B19/B20/B25/B26/B27/B28/B66 Power Class 3 GPS, BG950A-GL NB1/NB2* (23 dBm ± 2.7 dB) GLONASS LTE-FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B17/ B18/B19/B20/B25/B28/B66 Cat M1: LTE-FDD:...

  • Page 17: Key Features

    LPWA Module Series 2.2. Key Features Table 4: Key Features Features Details Supply voltage: 2.2–4.5 V  Power Supply Typical supply voltage: 3.3 V  Text and PDU mode  Point-to-point MO and MT  SMS* SMS cell broadcast  SMS storage: ME by default ...
  • Page 18 LPWA Module Series Network Indication* NET_STATUS to indicate network connectivity status. 3GPP TS 27.007 and 3GPP TS 27.005 AT commands  AT Commands Quectel enhanced AT commands  ANT_MAIN  Antenna Interface ANT_GNSS  50 Ω impedance.  Transmitting Power LTE-FDD: Class 3 (23 dBm ±2.7 dB)

  • Page 19: Functional Diagram

    LPWA Module Series 2.3. Functional Diagram The following figure shows a block diagram of the module and illustrates the major functional parts. Power management  Baseband  Radio frequency  Peripheral interface  Figure 1: Functional Diagram of BG950A-GL NOTE PCM and I2C interfaces are for VoLTE* only.

  • Page 20: Pin Assignment

    LPWA Module Series 2.4. Pin Assignment The following figure illustrates the pin assignment of BG950A-GL. Figure 2: Pin Assignment of BG950A-GL (Top View) BG950A-GL&BG951A-GL_Hardware_Design 19 /89...

  • Page 21: Pin Description

    LPWA Module Series NOTE ADC input voltage must not exceed 1.8 V. Keep all RESERVED pins and unused pins unconnected. GND pins should be connected to ground in the design. PCM and I2C interfaces are for VoLTE* only. Only BG950A-GL supports GNSS_LNA_EN (pin 51) and VDD_RF (pin 99). For BG950A-GL, pin27 and pin28 can only be used as AUX_TXD and AUX_RXD.
  • Page 22 LPWA Module Series Table 6: Pin Description Power Supply Pin Name Pin No. Description Comment Characteristics Power supply for the VBAT_BB module’s baseband Vmax = 4.5 V See NOTE 1 part Vmin = 2.2 V Vnom = 3.3 V Power supply for the VBAT_RF See NOTE 1 module’s RF part...
  • Page 23 LPWA Module Series differential impedance of 90 Ω. (U)SIM Interface Pin Name Pin No. Description Comment Characteristics min = -0.2 V 1.8 V power (U)SIM card hot-plug max = 0.57 V domain. USIM_DET* detect min = 1.19 V If unused, keep max = 2.0 V this pin open.
  • Page 24 LPWA Module Series Debug UART Interface Pin Name Pin No. Description Comment Characteristics min = -0.2 V max = 0.57 V 1.8 V power DBG_RXD Debug UART receive min = 1.19 V domain. max = 2.0 V If unused, keep this pin open.
  • Page 25 LPWA Module Series Antenna Interface Pin Name Pin No. Description Comment Characteristics Main antenna ANT_MAIN 50 Ω impedance interface 50 Ω impedance. GNSS antenna ANT_GNSS If unused, keep interface this pin open. GPIO Interface* Pin Name Pin No. Description Comment Characteristics GPIO1 GPIO2...
  • Page 26 LPWA Module Series level, the module can enter airplane mode. If unused, keep this pin open. min = -0.2 V 1.8 V power Application processor max = 0.57 V domain. AP_READY sleep state detect min = 1.19 V If unused, keep max = 2.0 V this pin open.

  • Page 27: Evaluation Board

    VoLTE* only. 2.6. Evaluation Board To help customers to develop applications with the module conveniently, Quectel supplies an evaluation board (EVB), USB to RS-232 converter cables USB data cables, earphone, antennas, and other peripherals to control or to test the module. For more details, refer to document [1].

  • Page 28: Operating Characteristics

    LPWA Module Series Operating Characteristics 3.1. Operating Modes The table below outlines operating modes of the module. Table 7: Overview of Operating Modes Mode Details Software is active. The module has registered on network, and it is Idle ready to send and receive data. Normal Operation Network is connected.

  • Page 29: Sleep Mode

    LPWA Module Series NOTE During e-I-DRX, it is recommended to use UART interface for data communication, as the use of USB interface will increase power consumption. 3.2. Sleep Mode* BG950A-GL & BG951A-GL can reduce their current consumption to a lower value during the sleep mode. The following sub-chapters describe the power saving procedure of BG950A-GL &...

  • Page 30: Power Saving Mode (Psm)

    LPWA Module Series 3.3. Power Saving Mode (PSM)* BG950A-GL & BG951A-GL module can enter PSM for reducing its power consumption. The mode is similar to power-off, but the module remains registered on the network and there is no need to re-attach or re-establish PDN connections.

  • Page 31: Airplane Mode

    LPWA Module Series relevant accept message because the EPC rejected its request or because the request was received by EPC not supporting e-I-DRX, the UE shall apply its regular discontinuous reception. If e-I-DRX is supported by the network, then it can be enabled by AT+CEDRXS=1. NOTE See document [3] for details about AT+CEDRXS.

  • Page 32: Power Supply

    LPWA Module Series For every VBAT transition/re-insertion from 0 V, VBAT slew rate < 25 mV/μs. After the module starts up normally, in order to ensure full-function mode, the minimum power supply voltage should be higher than 2.2 V. 3.6. Power Supply 3.6.1.
  • Page 33 LPWA Module Series Figure 4: Power Supply Limits During Burst Transmission To decrease voltage ‘s drop, a bypass capacitor of about 100 μF with low ESR should be used, and a multi-layer ceramic chip (MLCC) capacitor array should also be reserved due to its ultra-low ESR. It is recommended to use three ceramic capacitors for composing the MLCC array (100 nF, 33 pF, 10 pF), and place these capacitors close to VBAT pins.

  • Page 34: Turn On

    LPWA Module Series 3.7. Turn On 3.7.1. Turn on the Module with PWRKEY* Table 9: Pin Definition of PWRKEY Pin Name Pin No. Description Comment PWRKEY Turn on/off the module Internally pulled up resistor is 470 kΩ. When the module is in power off mode, it can be turned on and enter normal operation mode by driving the PWRKEY low for 500–1000 ms.

  • Page 35: Turn Off

    LPWA Module Series The power-up scenario is illustrated in the following figure. Figure 8: Power-up Timing NOTE Ensure that VBAT is stable for at least 30 ms before pulling down the PWRKEY. 3.8. Turn Off The following procedures can be used to turn off the module: 3.8.1.

  • Page 36: Turn Off The Module With At Command

    LPWA Module Series Figure 9: Power-down Timing 3.8.2. Turn off the Module with AT Command AT+QPOWD* It is safe to use to turn off the module, which is equal to turn off the module via PWRKEY pin. Refer to document [3] for details about AT+QPOWD*. NOTE 1.
  • Page 37 LPWA Module Series RESET_N Reset the module The recommended circuit is similar to the PWRKEY control circuit. An open drain/collector driver or button can be used to control RESET_N. Figure 10: Reference Circuit of RESET_N with Driving Circuit Figure 11: Reference Circuit of RESET_N with A Button The reset timing is illustrated in the following figure.

  • Page 38: Pon_Trig

    LPWA Module Series Figure 12: Reset Timing 3.10. PON_TRIG* BG950A-GL & BG951A-GL modules provide one PON_TRIG pin which is used to wake up the module from PSM*. Table 11: Pin Definition of PON_TRIG Pin Name Pin No. Description Comment PON_TRIG Wake up the module from PSM 1.8 V power domain.
  • Page 39 LPWA Module Series Figure 13: Reference Circuit of PON_TRIG NOTE 1. VDD_1V8 is provided by an external LDO. 2. The PON_TRIG pin is pulled down by default. After the module starts up, the PON_TRIG pin must be pulled up so that the main UART interface can communicate. In normal operation mode, the PON_TRIG pin is recommended to be pulled up all the time.

  • Page 40: Application Interfaces

    LPWA Module Series Application Interfaces 4.1. (U)SIM Interface The circuitry of (U)SIM interfaces meet ETSI and IMT-2000 requirements. BG950A-GL & BG951A-GL support 1.8 V (U)SIM card only. Table 12: Pin Definition of (U)SIM Interface Pin Name Pin No. Description Comment 1.8 V power domain.
  • Page 41 LPWA Module Series The following figure illustrates a reference design for (U)SIM card interface with an 8-pin (U)SIM card connector. Figure 14: Reference Circuit of (U)SIM Interface with an 8-Pin (U)SIM Card Connector If (U)SIM card detection function is not needed, keep USIM_DET* disconnected.

  • Page 42: Usb Interface

    LPWA Module Series To enhance the reliability and availability of the (U)SIM card in applications, please follow the criteria below in the (U)SIM circuit design: Keep the placement of (U)SIM card connector as close to the module as possible.  Keep the trace length as less than 200 mm as possible.
  • Page 43 LPWA Module Series It is recommended to reserve test points for debugging and firmware upgrading in customers’ designs. Figure 16: Reference Circuit of USB Application To ensure the integrity of USB data trace signal, resistors R1 and R2 should be placed close to the module, and these resistors should be placed close to each other.

  • Page 44: Pcm And I2C Interfaces

    LPWA Module Series 4.3. PCM and I2C Interfaces* The module provides one Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) digital interface and one I2C interface for VoLTE* only. The PCM interface supports the following modes: Table 14: Pin Definition of PCM Interface Pin Name Pin No.

  • Page 45: Uart Interfaces

    LPWA Module Series 4.4. UART Interfaces Pin definition of the UART interface is shown as follows: Table 16: Pin Definition of Main UART Interface Pin Name Pin No. Description Comment MAIN_DTR Main UART data terminal ready MAIN_RXD Main UART receive MAIN_TXD Main UART transmit 1.8 V power domain...
  • Page 46 LPWA Module Series NOTE AT+IPR* AT+IFC* can be used to set the baud rate of the main UART interface, and can be used to set the hardware flow control (the function is disabled by default). See document [3] for more details about these AT commands.

  • Page 47: Adc Interface

    LPWA Module Series Another example with transistor circuit is shown as below. For the design of circuits shown in dotted lines, refer to that shown in solid lines, but pay attention to the direction of connection. Figure 19: Reference Circuit with Transistor Circuit NOTE Transistor circuit solution is not suitable for applications with high baud rates exceeding 460 kbps.

  • Page 48: Indication Signal

    LPWA Module Series The voltage value on ADC pins can be read via AT+QADC=<port>: AT+QADC=0: read the voltage value on ADC0  AT+QADC=1: read the voltage value on ADC1  For more details about the AT command, see document [3]. The resolution of the ADC is up to 12 bits.

  • Page 49: Network Status Indication

    LPWA Module Series Figure 20: Reference Circuit of the PSM Status Indication 4.6.2. Network Status Indication* Table 23: Pin Definition of NET_STATUS Pin Name Pin No. Description Comment Module network activity 1.8 V power domain. NET_STATUS status indication If unused, keep this pin open. The network indication pins can be used to drive network status indication LEDs.

  • Page 50: Status

    LPWA Module Series A reference circuit is shown in the following figure. Figure 21: Reference Circuit of Network Status Indication 4.6.3. STATUS The STATUS pin is an open drain output for indicating the module’s operation status. It will output high level when module is powered on successfully.

  • Page 51: Main_Ri

    LPWA Module Series 4.6.4. Behaviors of MAIN_RI* AT+QCFG= “risignaltype”,“physical” can be used to configure MAIN_RI behavior. No matter on which port a URC is presented, the URC will trigger the behavior of MAIN_RI pin. Table 26: Pin Definition of MAIN_RI Pin Name Pin No.

  • Page 52: Grfc Interface

    LPWA Module Series 4.7. GRFC Interface* The module provides two generic RF control interfaces for the control of external antenna tuners. Table 28: Pin Definition of GRFC Interface Pin Name Pin No. Description Comment GRFC1 Generic RF controller 1.8 V power domain. GRFC2 Generic RF controller Table 29: Truth Table of GRFC Interface...
  • Page 53 LPWA Module Series GPIO5 General-purpose input/output GPIO6 General-purpose input/output GPIO7 General-purpose input/output GPIO8 General-purpose input/output GPIO9 General-purpose input/output BG950A-GL&BG951A-GL_Hardware_Design 52 /89...

  • Page 54: Rf Specifications

    LPWA Module Series RF Specifications 5.1. Cellular Network 5.1.1. Antenna Interface & Frequency Bands The pin definition is shown as below: Table 31: Pin Definition of Cellular Network Interface Pin Name Pin No. Description Comment ANT_MAIN Main antenna interface 50 Ω impedance ...

  • Page 55: Rf Output Power

    LPWA Module Series LTE-FDD B13 777–787 746–756 LTE-FDD B17 704–716 734–746 LTE-FDD B18 815–830 860–875 LTE-FDD B19 830–845 875–890 LTE-FDD B20 832–862 791–821 LTE-FDD B25 1850–1915 1930–1995 LTE-FDD B26 814–849 859–894 LTE-FDD B27 807–824 852–869 LTE-FDD B28 703–748 758–803 LTE-FDD B66 1710–1780 2110–2180 5.1.2.

  • Page 56: Receiving Sensitivity

    LPWA Module Series 5.1.3. Receiving Sensitivity The following table shows conducted RF receiving sensitivity of the module. Table 34: Conducted RF Receiving Sensitivity of BG950A-GL Sensitivity (dBm) Network Frequency Band Primary Diversity Cat M1/3GPP Cat NB2 /3GPP LTE-FDD B1 TBD/-102.3 TBD/-107.5 LTE-FDD B2 TBD/-100.3...

  • Page 57: Reference Design

    LPWA Module Series Table 35: Conducted RF Receiving Sensitivity of BG951A-GL Sensitivity (dBm) Network Frequency Band Primary Diversity Cat M1/3GPP Cat NB2 /3GPP LTE-FDD B1 TBD/-102.3 TBD/-107.5 LTE-FDD B2 TBD/-100.3 TBD/-107.5 LTE-FDD B3 TBD/-99.3 TBD/-107.5 LTE-FDD B4 TBD/-102.3 TBD/-107.5 LTE-FDD B5 TBD/-100.8 TBD/-107.5 LTE-FDD B8...

  • Page 58: Gnss Network

    LPWA Module Series The module provides one RF antenna interface for antenna connection. It is recommended to reserve a π-type matching circuit for better RF performance, and the π-type matching components (R1, C1 and C2) should be placed as close to the antenna as possible. The capacitors are not mounted by default.

  • Page 59: Gnss Performance

    LPWA Module Series ANT_GNSS GNSS antenna interface 50 Ω impedance Table 37: GNSS Frequency Type Frequency Unit 1575.42 ±1.023 GLONASS 1597.5–1605.8 5.2.2. GNSS Performance Table 38: GNSS Performance Parameter Description Conditions Typ. Unit Cold start Autonomous Sensitivity (GNSS) Reacquisition Autonomous Tracking Autonomous Autonomous...

  • Page 60: Reference Design

    LPWA Module Series 1. Tracking sensitivity: the lowest GNSS signal value at the antenna port on which the module can keep on positioning for 3 minutes. 2. Re-acquisition 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 61 LPWA Module Series For user’s PCB, the characteristic impedance of all RF traces should be controlled to 50 Ω. The impedance of the RF traces is usually determined by the trace width (W), the materials’ dielectric constant, the height from the reference ground to the signal layer (H), and the spacing between RF traces and grounds (S).

  • Page 62: Requirements For Antenna Design

    LPWA Module Series Figure 27: Coplanar Waveguide Design on a 4-layer PCB (Layer 3 as Reference Ground) Figure 28: Coplanar Waveguide Design on a 4-layer PCB (Layer 4 as Reference Ground) To ensure RF performance and reliability, follow the principles below in RF layout design: Use an impedance simulation tool to accurately control the characteristic impedance of RF traces to ...

  • Page 63: Rf Connector Recommendation

    LPWA Module Series Polarization: RHCP or linear VSWR: < 2 (Typ.) Passive antenna gain: > 0 dBi Active antenna noise figure: < 1.5 dB Active antenna gain: > 0 dBi Active antenna embedded LNA gain: 17 dB VSWR：≤ 2 Efficiency: > 30 % Gain: 1 dBi Max input power: 50 W Input impedance: 50 Ω...
  • Page 64 LPWA Module Series Figure 29: Dimensions of the U.FL-R-SMT Connector (Unit: mm) U.FL-LP serial connectors listed in the following figure can be used to match the U.FL-R-SMT. Figure 30: Mechanicals of U.FL-LP Connectors The following figure describes the space factor of mated connector. BG950A-GL&BG951A-GL_Hardware_Design 63 /89...
  • Page 65 LPWA Module Series Figure 31: Space Factor of Mated Connector (Unit: mm) For more details, visit http://www.hirose.com. BG950A-GL&BG951A-GL_Hardware_Design 64 /89...

  • Page 66: Reliability And Electrical

    LPWA Module Series Reliability and Electrical Characteristics 7.1. 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 40: Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Min. Max.

  • Page 67: Power Consumption

    LPWA Module Series detect 7.3. Power Consumption Table 42: BG950A-GL Power Consumption BG950A-GL (Power Supply: 3.3 V, Room Temperature) Description Conditions Avg. Max. Unit Leakage Power-off @ USB/UART disconnected μA PSM @ USB/UART disconnected μA Rock bottom AT+CFUN=0 @ Sleep mode LTE Cat M1 DRX = 1.28 s LTE Cat NB1 DRX = 1.28 s LTE Cat M1...
  • Page 68 LPWA Module Series LTE-FDD B4 @ dBm LTE-FDD B5 @ dBm LTE-FDD B8 @ dBm LTE-FDD B12 @ dBm LTE-FDD B13 @ dBm LTE-FDD B18 @ dBm LTE-FDD B19 @ dBm LTE-FDD B20 @ dBm LTE-FDD B25 @ dBm LTE-FDD B26 @ dBm LTE-FDD B27 @ dBm LTE-FDD B28 @ dBm LTE-FDD B66 @ dBm...
  • Page 69 LPWA Module Series LTE-FDD B28 @ dBm LTE-FDD B66 @ dBm Table 43: BG951A-GL Power Consumption BG951A-GL (Power Supply: 3.3 V, Room Temperature) Description Conditions Avg. Max. Unit Leakage Power-off @ USB/UART disconnected μA PSM @ USB/UART disconnected μA Rock bottom AT+CFUN=0 @ Sleep mode LTE Cat M1 DRX = 1.28 s LTE Cat NB1 DRX = 1.28 s...
  • Page 70 LPWA Module Series LTE-FDD B12 @ dBm LTE-FDD B13 @ dBm LTE-FDD B18 @ dBm LTE-FDD B19 @ dBm LTE-FDD B20 @ dBm LTE-FDD B25 @ dBm LTE-FDD B26 @ dBm LTE-FDD B27 @ dBm LTE-FDD B28 @ dBm LTE-FDD B66 @ dBm LTE-FDD B1 @ dBm LTE-FDD B2 @ dBm LTE-FDD B3 @ dBm...

  • Page 71: Esd

    LPWA Module Series Table 44: BG950A-GL GNSS Current Consumption BG950A-GL Description Conditions Typ. Unit Cold start @ Passive antenna Searching Hot start @ Passive antenna (AT+CFUN=0) Lost state @ Passive antenna Instrument environment @ Passive antenna Tracking Open sky @ Real network, Passive antenna (AT+CFUN=0) Open sky @ Real network, Active antenna Table 45: BG951A-GL GNSS Current Consumption...

  • Page 72: Operating And Storage Temperatures

    LPWA Module Series to ESD handling precautions that typically apply to ESD sensitive components. Proper ESD handling and packaging procedures must be applied throughout the processing, handling and operation of any application that incorporates the module, for example, ESD protection should be added at the interface of circuit design and the points that are vulnerable to electrostatic discharge damage or influence;...

  • Page 73: Mechanical Information

    LPWA Module Series Mechanical Information This chapter describes the mechanical dimensions of the module. All dimensions are measured in millimeter (mm), and the dimensional tolerances are ±0.2 mm unless otherwise specified. 8.1. Mechanical Dimensions 19.9±0.2 2.2±0.2 Pin1 Figure 32: Module Top and Side Dimensions (Unit: mm) BG950A-GL&BG951A-GL_Hardware_Design 72 /89...
  • Page 74 LPWA Module Series 19.90±0.20 1.00 1.10 0.55 1.95 1.10 0.25 1.00 Pin1 5.10 0.25 1.00 0.85 1.70 1.90 1.10 1.00 1.70 0.70 1.00 1.70 0.50 0.25 0.55 0.25 1.10 40x1.0 62x0.7 62x1.10 40x1.0 Figure 33: Module Bottom Dimensions (Bottom View, Unit: mm) NOTE The package warpage level of the module conforms to the JEITA ED-7306 standard.

  • Page 75: Recommended Footprint

    LPWA Module Series 8.2. Recommended Footprint 19.90±0.20 9.95 9.95 9.15 9.15 7.45 7.15 1.00 1.95 0.25 1.10 1.10 0.55 1.00 0.25 2.50 Pin1 1.70 1.70 1.10 1.70 0.85 0.15 0.85 1.70 0.25 1.70 2.55 0.85 1.00 1.10 1.00 0.70 1.10 2.50 1.10 1.10...

  • Page 76: Top And Bottom Views

    Images above are for illustration purpose only and may differ from the actual module. For authentic appearance and label, please refer to the module received from Quectel. The top and bottom views of BG951A-GL module will be provided in the future version.

  • Page 77: Storage, Manufacturing & Packaging

    LPWA Module Series Storage, Manufacturing & Packaging 9.1. Storage Conditions The module is provided with vacuum-sealed packaging. MSL of the module is rated as 3. The storage requirements are shown below. 1. Recommended Storage Condition: The temperature should be 23 ±5 °C and the relative humidity should be 35–60 %.

  • Page 78: Manufacturing And Soldering

    LPWA Module Series 1. To avoid blistering, layer separation and other soldering issues, extended exposure of the module to the air is forbidden. 2. Take out the module from the package and put it on high-temperature-resistant fixtures before baking. All modules must be soldered to PCB within 24 hours after the baking, otherwise put them in the drying oven.

  • Page 79: Packaging Specifications

    LPWA Module Series Table 48: Recommended Thermal Profile Parameters Factor Recommendation Soak Zone Max slope 1–3 °C/s Soak time (between A and B: 150 °C and 200 °C) 70–120 s Reflow Zone Max slope 2–3 °C/s Reflow time (D: over 217 °C) 40–70 s Max temperature 235 °C to 246 °C...
  • Page 80 LPWA Module Series Figure 37: Tape Specifications Figure 38: Reel Specifications BG950A-GL&BG951A-GL_Hardware_Design 79 /89...
  • Page 81 LPWA Module Series Table 49: Packaging Specifications MOQ for MP Minimum Package: 500 Minimum Package x 4 = 2000 pcs Size: 370 mm × 350 mm × 56 mm Size: 380 mm × 250 mm × 365 mm 500 pieces N.W: TBD kg N.W: TBD kg G.W: TBD kg...

  • Page 82: Appendix References

    LPWA Module Series Appendix References Table 50: Related Documents Document Name [1] Quectel_UMTS&LTE_EVB_User_Guide [2] Quectel_BG770A-GL&BG95xA-GL_QCFG_AT_Commands_Manual [3] Quectel_BG770A-GL&BG95xA-GL_AT_Commands_Manual [4] Quectel_BG770A-GL&BG95xA-GL_GNSS_Application_Note [5] Quectel_RF_Layout_Application_Note [6] Quectel_Module_Secondary_SMT_Application_Note Table 51: Terms and Abbreviations Abbreviation Description Analog to Digital Converter Balun Balanced to Unbalanced Bits Per Second CHAP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol Clear to Send...
  • Page 83 LPWA Module Series Evolved Packet Core Electrostatic Discharge Frequency Division Duplex Home Subscriber Server Input/Output Inom Nominal Current Low Noise Amplifier Low Pass Filter Long Term Evolution Mobile Originated Mobile Terminated Power Amplifier Password Authentication Protocol Printed Circuit Board Protocol Data Unit Point-to-Point Protocol Power Saving Mode Radio Frequency...
  • Page 84 LPWA Module Series User Equipment Unsolicited Result Code (U)SIM (Universal) Subscriber Identity Module Vmax Maximum Voltage Vnom Nominal Voltage Vmin Minimum Voltage Maximum High-level Input Voltage Minimum High-level Input Voltage Maximum Low-level Input Voltage Minimum Low-level Input Voltage Absolute Maximum Input Voltage Absolute Minimum Input Voltage Maximum High-level Output Voltage Minimum High-level Output Voltage...
  • Page 85 The minimum distance between the user and/or any bystander and the radiating structure of the transmitter is 20cm. Hereby, We, Quectel Wireless Solutions Co., Ltd. declares that the radio equipment type BG95-M5 is in compliance with the Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: Building 5, Shanghai Business Park Phase III (Area B), No.1016 Tianlin Road, Minhang District,...
  • Page 86 LPWA Module Series ❒ Catm LTE Band5/26:≤12.541dBi ❒ Catm LTE Band12:≤11.798dBi ❒ Catm LTE Band13:≤12.214dBi ❒ Catm LTE Band85:≤11.798dBi ❒ NB LTE Band2/25:≤11.000dBi ❒ NB LTE Band4/66:≤8.000dBi ❒ NB LTE Band5:≤12.541 dBi ❒ NB LTE Band12:≤11.798dBi ❒ NB LTE Band13:≤12.214dBi ❒...
  • Page 87 LPWA Module Series then an additional permanent label referring to the enclosed module:“Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: XMR2021BG950AGL” or “Contains FCC ID: XMR2021BG950AGL” must be used. The host OEM user manual must also contain clear instructions on how end users can find and/or access the module and the FCC ID.
  • Page 88 LPWA Module Series radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement." Déclaration sur l'exposition aux rayonnements RF The EUT is a mobile device; maintain at least a 20 cm separation between the EUT and the user’s body and must not transmit simultaneously with any other antenna or transmitter.
  • Page 89 LPWA Module Series The host product shall be properly labelled to identify the modules within the host product. The Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada certification label of a module shall be clearly visible at all times when installed in the host product; otherwise, the host product must be labeled to display the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada certification number for the module, preceded by the word “Contains”...
  • Page 90 LPWA Module Series BG950A-GL&BG951A-GL_Hardware_Design 89 /89...

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