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UC200A-GL
Hardware Design
UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series
Version: 1.0.0
Date: 2021-11-19
Status: Preliminary

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  • Page 1 UC200A-GL Hardware Design UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series Version: 1.0.0 Date: 2021-11-19 Status: Preliminary...
  • Page 2 UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series At Quectel, our aim is to provide timely and comprehensive services to our customers. If you require any assistance, please contact our headquarters: Quectel Wireless Solutions Co., Ltd. Building 5, Shanghai Business Park Phase III (Area B), No.1016 Tianlin Road, Minhang District, Shanghai...
  • Page 3 We are not responsible for the accessibility, safety, accuracy, availability, legality, or completeness of information, advertising, commercial offers, products, services, and materials on third-party websites and third-party resources. Copyright © Quectel Wireless Solutions Co., Ltd. 2021. All rights reserved. UC200A-GL_Hardware_Design 2 / 78...

  • 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

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series About the Document Revision History Version Date Author Description 2021-10-29 Anthony LIU/Ethan FANG Creation of the document 1.0.0 2021-10-29 Anthony LIU/Ethan FANG Preliminary UC200A-GL_Hardware_Design 4 / 78...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series Contents Safety Information ............................ 3 About the Document ..........................4 Contents ..............................5 Table Index ............................... 7 Figure Index .............................. 9 Introduction ............................. 11 1.1. Special Marks ........................11 Product Overview ..........................12 2.1. Frequency Bands and Functions ..................12 2.2.
  • Page 7 UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series 4.3. (U)SIM Interface ........................37 4.4. PCM and I2C Interface ......................40 4.5. UART Interface ........................42 4.6. SDIO Interface ........................44 4.7. ADC Interface ........................45 4.8. Indication Signal ........................46 4.8.1. Network Status Indication .................... 46 4.8.2.
  • Page 8 UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series Table Index Table 1: Special Marks ..........................11 Table 2: Brief Introduction of the Module ....................12 Table 3: Wireless Network Type ......................12 Table 4: Key Features ..........................13 Table 5: I/O Parameters Definition ......................16 Table 6: Pin Description ...........................
  • Page 9 UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series Table 42: Terms and Abbreviations ......................72 UC200A-GL_Hardware_Design 8 / 78...
  • Page 10 UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series Figure Index Figure 2: Pin Assignment (Top View) ....................... 15 Figure 3: Sleep Mode Application via UART .................... 23 Figure 4: Sleep Mode Application with USB Remote Wakeup ..............24 Figure 5: Sleep Mode Application with MAIN_RI ..................25 Figure 6: Sleep Mode Application without Suspend Function ..............
  • Page 11 UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series Figure 43: Plastic Reel Dimension Drawing ..................70 Figure 44: Packaging Process......................... 71 UC200A-GL_Hardware_Design 10 / 78...

  • Page 12: Introduction

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series Introduction This document defines UC200A-GL module and describes its air interface and hardware interface which are connected with customers’ applications. This document helps customers quickly understand module interface specifications, electrical and mechanical details, as well as other related information of UC200A-GL module. Associated with application note and user guide, customers can use the module to design and set up mobile applications easily.

  • Page 13: Product Overview

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series Product Overview UC200A-GL is a WCDMA/GSM wireless communication module. Its general features are listed below： ⚫ Supports HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, WCDMA, EDGE and GPRS coverage. Provides audio support for customers’ specific applications. ⚫ Table 2: Brief Introduction of the Module Categories Packaging and pins number 80 LCC pins;...

  • Page 14: Key Features

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series 2.2. Key Features Table 4: Key Features Features Details ⚫ Supply voltage range: 3.4–4.5 V Power Supply ⚫ Typical supply voltage: 3.8 V ⚫ Text and PDU modes. ⚫ Point-to-point MO and MT. ⚫ SMS cell broadcast. ⚫...
  • Page 15 UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series ⚫ Compliant with 3GPP TS 27.007, 3GPP TS 27.005 and Quectel AT Commands enhanced AT commands. ⚫ Main antenna interface (ANT_MAIN). Antenna Interface 50 Ω impedance. ⚫ ⚫ GSM850: Class 4 (33 dBm ±2 dB) ⚫ EGSM900: Class 4 (33 dBm ±2 dB) ⚫...

  • Page 16: Pin Assignment

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series 2.3. Pin Assignment The following figure illustrates the pin assignment of the module. WA KEUP_IN AP_REA DY RES ERVED RES ERVED RES ERVED W_DIS ABL E# RES ERVED RES ERVED NET_MODE RES ERVED RES ERVED NET_ST ATUS A N T _ M A I N VDD_EXT RES ERVED...

  • Page 17: Pin Description

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series USB_BOOT cannot be pulled up before startup. Other unused and RESERVED pins are kept open, and all GND pins are connected to the ground network. 2.4. Pin Description The following table shows the DC characteristics and pin descriptions. Table 5: I/O Parameters Definition Type Description...
  • Page 18 UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series It can provide a pull-up power to Provide 1.8 V for Vnom = 1.8 V VDD_EXT the external GPIO. external circuit max = 50 mA If unused, keep it open. Turn On/Off Pin Name Description Comment Characteristics VBAT power PWRKEY Turn on/off the module...
  • Page 19 UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series 1.8 V (U)SIM： Either 1.8 V or 3.0 Vmax = 1.9 V V (U)SIM card is (U)SIM card power Vmin = 1.7 V supported and can USIM_VDD 3.0 V (U)SIM： supply be identified Vmax = 3.05 V automatically by Vmin = 2.7 V the module.
  • Page 20 UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series If unused, keep it open. Main UART Interface Pin Name Description Comment Characteristics Main UART ring MAIN_RI indication Main UART data carrier max = 0.45 V MAIN_DCD detect min = 1.35 V DTE clear to send MAIN_CTS (Connect to DTE’s CTS) 1.8 V power domain.
  • Page 21 UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series 1.8 V power PCM_SYNC PCM data frame sync domain. min = -0.3 V In master mode, it max = 0.6 V serves as an min = 1.2 V output signal. max = 2.0 V In slave mode, it is PCM_CLK PCM clock max = 0.45 V...

  • Page 22: Evb

    2.5. EVB In order to help customers to develop applications with the module conveniently, Quectel supplies an evaluation board (UMTS & LTE EVB), USB to RS-232 converter cable, earphone, antenna, and other peripherals to control or to test the module. For more details, see document [1].

  • Page 23: Operating Characteristics

    UMTS/HSPA+ 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 is registered on the network Idle and ready to send and receive data. Normal Operation Network connection is ongoing.

  • Page 24: Uart Application

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series 3.2.1. UART Application If the host communicates with module via UART interface, the following preconditions should be met to enable the module enter sleep mode. ⚫ Execute AT+QSCLK=1 to enable sleep mode. ⚫ Drive MAIN_DTR to high level. The following figure shows the connection between the module and the host.

  • Page 25: Usb Application With Usb Suspend/Resume And Main_Ri Wakeup Function

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series The following figure shows the connection between the module and the host. Host Module USB_VBUS USB_DP USB_DP USB_DM USB_DM GPIO AP_READY Figure 3: Sleep Mode Application with USB Remote Wakeup ⚫ Sending data to the module through USB will wake up the module. ⚫...

  • Page 26: Usb Application Without Usb Suspend Function

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series The following figure shows the connection between the module and the host. Module Host USB_VBUS USB_DP USB_DP USB_DM USB_DM GPIO AP_READY MAIN_RI EINT Figure 4: Sleep Mode Application with MAIN_RI ⚫ Sending data to UC200A-GL through USB will wake up the module. ⚫...

  • Page 27: Airplane Mode

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series Turn on the power switch and supply power to USB_VBUS will wake up the module. NOTE Please pay attention to the level match shown in dotted line between the module and the host. 3.3. Airplane Mode When the module enters into airplane mode, the RF function will be disabled, and all AT commands related to it will be inaccessible.

  • Page 28: Reference Design For Power Supply

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series The following table shows the details of power supply and GND pins. Table 8: Pin Definition of Power Supply Pin Name Pin No. Description Comment It must be provided with Power supply for the VBAT_BB 59, 60 sufficient current up to module’s baseband part 0.8 A.

  • Page 29: Requirements For Voltage Stability

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series ⚫ NOTE 1. If you use the module that does not support the GSM band, a power supply capable of providing at least 2 A can be used in the design. 2. It is recommended to design switch control for power supply. 3.4.3.

  • Page 30: Turn On

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series VBAT VBAT_RF VBAT_BB 100 nF 10 pF 100 µ F 33 pF 100 µ F 100 nF 33 pF 10 pF WS4.5D3HV Module Figure 8: Star Structure of the Power Supply 3.5. Turn On 3.5.1. Turn on the Module with PWRKEY Table 9: Pin Definition of PWRKEY Pin Name Pin No.
  • Page 31 UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series Another way to control the PWRKEY is using a button directly. When pressing the button, electrostatic strike may generate from finger. Therefore, a TVS component is indispensable to be placed nearby the button for ESD protection. A reference circuit is shown in the following figure. PWRKEY Turn-on pulse M odul e...

  • Page 32: Turn Off

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series NOTE 1. Make sure that VBAT is stable before pulling down PWRKEY pin. It is recommended that the time difference between powering up VBAT and pulling down PWRKEY pin is no less than 30 ms. 2. PWRKEY can be pulled down directly to GND with a recommended 4.7 kΩ resistor if module needs to be powered on automatically and shutdown is not needed.

  • Page 33: Reset

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series See document [2] for details about AT+QPOWD. NOTE 1. To avoid damaging internal flash, do not switch off the power supply when the module works normally. Only after shutting down the module with PWRKEY or AT command can you cut off the power supply.
  • Page 34 UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series RESET_N Close to S2 Figure 14: Reference Circuit of RESET_N with Button The timing of resetting module is illustrated in the following figure. VBAT ≥ 300 ms RESET_N ≤ 0.5 V Module Running Baseband restart Baseband resetting Status Figure 15: Timing of Resetting Module ⚫...

  • Page 35: Application Interfaces

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series Application Interfaces 4.1. USB Interface UC200A-GL provides one integrated Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface which complies with the USB 2.0 specification and supports full-speed (12 Mbps) and high-speed (480 Mbps) modes. The USB interface can only serve as a slave device and is used for AT command communication, data transmission, software debugging and firmware upgrade.
  • Page 36 UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series It is recommended to reserve test points for debugging and firmware upgrade in your designs. The following figure shows a reference circuit of USB interface. Test Points Minimize these stubs Module NM_0 R NM_0 R ESD Array USB_VBUS USB_DM USB_DM...

  • Page 37: Usb_Boot Interface

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series 4.2. USB_BOOT Interface The module provides a USB_BOOT pin. You can pull up USB_BOOT to VDD_EXT before powering on the module, thus the module will enter emergency download mode when powered on. In this mode, the module supports firmware upgrade over USB interface. Table 13: Pin Definition of USB_BOOT Interface Pin Name Pin No.

  • Page 38: U)Sim Interface

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series NOTE 1 VBAT 500 ms PWRKEY 0.5V About 5 ms VDD_EXT USB_BOOT can be pulled up to 1.8 V before VDD_EXT is powered up, and the module will enter emergency download mode when it is powered on. USB_BOOT About 22 ms RESET_N...
  • Page 39 UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series card is supported and can USIM_DATA (U)SIM card data be identified automatically USIM_CLK (U)SIM card clock by the module. USIM_RST (U)SIM card reset 1.8 V power domain. USIM_DET (U)SIM card hot-plug detect If unused, keep it open. The module supports (U)SIM card hot-plug via the USIM_DET pin, the function supports low-level and high-level detections.
  • Page 40 UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series If (U)SIM card detection function is not needed, please keep USIM_DET unconnected. A reference circuit for (U)SIM interface with a 6-pin (U)SIM card connector is illustrated in the following figure. USIM_VDD 100 nF USIM_GND (U)SIM Card Connector USIM_VDD USIM_RST Module...

  • Page 41: Pcm And I2C Interface

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series 4.4. PCM and I2C Interface The module provides one Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) digital interface for audio design, which supports the primary mode (short frame synchronization) and the module works as both master and slave. The module can only be used as primary devices in applications related to I2C interfaces. In short frame mode, the data is sampled on the falling edge of the PCM_CLK and transmitted on the rising edge.
  • Page 42 UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series PCM_DIN PCM data input 1.8 V power domain. If unused, keep it open. PCM_DOUT PCM data output Table 16: Pin Definition of I2C Interface Pin Name Pin No. Description Comment Used for external Codec. I2C_SCL I2C serial clock An external 1.8 V pull-up I2C_SDA I2C serial data...

  • Page 43: Uart Interface

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series 4.5. UART Interface The module provides two UART interfaces: the main UART interface and the debug UART interface. The following shows their features. ⚫ The main UART interface supports 4800 bps, 9600 bps, 19200 bps, 38400 bps, 57600 bps, 115200 bps, 230400 bps, 460800 bps, 921600 bps baud rates, and the baud rate is 115200 bps by default.
  • Page 44 UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series VDD_EXT VCCA VCCB VDD_MCU 0.1 μ F 0.1 μ F 120K MAIN_RI RI_MCU MAIN_DCD DCD_MCU Translator MAIN_CTS CTS_MCU MAIN_RTS RTS_MCU MAIN_DTR DTR_MCU MAIN_TXD RXD_MCU MAIN_RXD TXD_MCU Figure 23: Reference Circuit with Translator Chip Please visit http://www.ti.com for more information. Another example with transistor circuit is shown as below.

  • Page 45: Sdio Interface

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series 4.6. SDIO Interface The module provides one SD card interface which supports SD 3.0 protocol. Table 19: Pin Definition of SD Card Interface Pin Name Pin No. Description Comment SD_SDIO_CLK SD card SDIO clock SD_SDIO_CMD SD card SDIO command SD_SDIO_DATA0 SD card SDIO bit 0 1.8/2.8 V power domain.

  • Page 46: Adc Interface

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series ⚫ The voltage range of SD card power supply VDD_3V is 2.7–3.6 V and a sufficient current up to 800 mA should be provided. The maximum output current of SD_SDIO_VDD is 50 mA which can only be used for SDIO pull-up resistors, an externally power supply is needed for SD card. ⚫...

  • Page 47: Indication Signal

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series The resolution of the ADC is up to 12 bits. The following table describes the characteristic of the ADC interface. Table 21: Characteristics of ADC Interface Name Min. Typ. Max. Unit ADC0 Voltage Range VBAT_BB ADC1 Voltage Range VBAT_BB ADC Resolution bits...

  • Page 48: Status

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series Table 23: Working State of the Network Connection Status/Activity Indication Pin Name Status Description Always High Registered on UMTS network NET_MODE Always Low Others Flicker slowly (200 ms High/1800 ms Low) Network searching Flicker slowly (1800 ms High/200 ms Low) Idle NET_STATUS Flicker quickly (125 ms High/125 ms Low)

  • Page 49: Behaviors Of The Main_Ri

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series VBAT VDD_MCU 33 K 2.2 K STATUS MCU_GPIO STATUS Module Module Figure 27: Reference Circuits of STATUS NOTE The status pin cannot be used as indication of module shutdown status when VBAT is removed. 4.9. Behaviors of the MAIN_RI AT+QCFG="risignaltype","physical"...

  • Page 50: Rf Specifications

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series RF Specifications 5.1. Cellular Network 5.1.1. Antenna Interface & Frequency Bands The pin definition of main antenna and Rx-diversity antenna interfaces is shown below. Table 25: Pin Definition of Cellular Network Interface Pin Name Pin No. Description Comment ANT_MAIN Main antenna interface...

  • Page 51: Tx Power

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series – – WCDMA B5 – – WCDMA B8 5.1.2. Tx Power The following table shows the Tx power of the module. Table 27: Tx Power Frequency Max. Tx Power Min. Tx Power GSM850 33 dBm ±2 dB 5 dBm ±5 dB EGSM900 33 dBm ±2 dB...

  • Page 52: Rx Sensitivity

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series 5.1.3. Rx Sensitivity The following table shows conducted Rx sensitivity of the module. Table 28: Conducted RF Receiving Sensitivity of UC200A-GL Receiving Sensitivity (Typ.) 3GPP Requirement Frequency (SIMO) Primary Diversity SIMO GSM850 -102 dBm EGSM900 -102 dBm DCS1800 -102 dBm PCS1900...

  • Page 53: Reference Design Of Rf Routing

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series Main Module antenna ANT_MAIN Figure 28: Reference Circuit for RF Antenna Interfaces 5.2. Reference Design of RF Routing 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 54 UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series Figure 30: Coplanar Waveguide Design on a 2-layer PCB Figure 31: Coplanar Waveguide Design on a 4-layer PCB (Layer 3 as Reference Ground) Figure 32: Coplanar Waveguide Design on a 4-layer PCB (Layer 4 as Reference Ground) UC200A-GL_Hardware_Design 53 / 79...

  • Page 55: Requirements For Antenna Design

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series In order to ensure RF performance and reliability, the following principles should be complied with in RF layout design: ⚫ Use an impedance simulation tool to accurately control the characteristic impedance of RF traces to 50 Ω. ⚫...

  • Page 56: Rf Connector Recommendation

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series 5.4. RF Connector Recommendation If RF connector is used for antenna connection, it is recommended to use U.FL-R-SMT connector provided by Hirose. Figure 33: Dimensions of 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 34: Mechanicals of U.FL-LP Connectors UC200A-GL_Hardware_Design 55 / 79...
  • Page 57 UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series The following figure describes the space factor of mated connector. Figure 35: Space Factor of Mated Connector (Unit: mm) For more details, please visit http://hirose.com. UC200A-GL_Hardware_Design 56 / 79...

  • Page 58: Electrical Characteristics & Reliability

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series Electrical Characteristics & Reliability 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 30: Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Min. Max.

  • Page 59: Power Supply Ratings

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series 6.2. Power Supply Ratings Table 31: The Module’s Power Supply Ratings Parameter Description Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit The actual input voltages must VBAT_BB and stay between the minimum and VBAT_RF maximum values. VBAT Voltage drop during Maximum power control level transmitting burst at EGSM 900.
  • Page 60 UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series DCS1800 @ DRX = 9 (USB disconnected) WCDMA @ PF = 64 (USB disconnected) WCDMA @ PF = 64 (USB suspend) WCDMA @ PF = 128 (USB disconnected) WCDMA @ PF = 256 (USB disconnected) WCDMA @ PF = 512 (USB disconnected) EGSM900 @ DRX = 5 (USB disconnected) EGSM900 @ DRX = 5 (USB connected) Idle state...

  • Page 61: Digital I/O Characteristic

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series DCS1800 1DL/4UL @ 21.93 dBm WCDMA B1 HSDPA @ 22.06 dBm WCDMA B5 HSDPA @ 21.68 dBm WCDMA B8 HSDPA @ 21.64 dBm WCDMA data transfer WCDMA B1 HSUPA @ 21.30 dBm WCDMA B5 HSUPA @ 20.02 dBm WCDMA B8 HSUPA @ 21.03 dBm EGSM900 PCL = 5 @ 32.24 dBm EGSM900 PCL = 12 @ 19.09 dBm...

  • Page 62: Esd

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series Table 34: (U)SIM 1.8 V I/O Requirements Parameter Description Min. Max. Unit USIM_VDD Power supply Input high voltage Input low voltage -0.3 Output high voltage 1.35 Output low voltage -0.3 0.45 Table 35: (U)SIM 3.0 V I/O Requirements Parameter Description Min.

  • Page 63: Operating And Storage Temperatures

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series Table 36: Electrostatics Discharge Characteristics (25 °C, 45 % Relative Humidity) Tested Interfaces Contact Discharge Air Discharge Unit VBAT, GND ±8 ±10 All Antenna Interfaces ±8 ±10 Other Interfaces ±0.5 ±1 6.6. Operating and Storage Temperatures Table 37: Operating and Storage Temperatures Parameter Min.

  • Page 64: Mechanical Information

    UMTS/HSPA+ 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. 7.1. Mechanical Dimensions Figure 36: Module Top and Side Dimensions (Unit: mm) UC200A-GL_Hardware_Design 63 / 79...
  • Page 65 UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series Pin 1 Figure 37: Module Bottom Dimensions View (Unit: mm) ⚫ NOTE The package warpage level of the module conforms to the JEITA ED-7306 standard. UC200A-GL_Hardware_Design 64 / 79...

  • Page 66: Recommended Footprint

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series 7.2. Recommended Footprint Figure 38: Recommended Footprint (Bottom View) NOTE Keep at least 3 mm between the module and other components on the motherboard to improve soldering quality and maintenance convenience. UC200A-GL_Hardware_Design 65 / 79...

  • Page 67: Top And Bottom Views

    Figure 39: Top and Bottom View of the Module NOTE 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. UC200A-GL_Hardware_Design 66 / 79...

  • Page 68: Storage, Manufacturing & Packaging

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series Storage, Manufacturing & Packaging 8.1. Storage Conditions The module is provided with vacuum-sealed package. MSL of the module is rated as 3, and its storage restrictions are shown as below. 1. Recommended Storage Condition: The temperature should be 23 ±5 °C and the relative humidity should be 35–60 %.

  • Page 69: Manufacturing And Soldering

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series NOTE 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 70 Avoid using ultrasonic technology for module cleaning since it can damage crystals inside the module. Due to the complexity of the SMT process, please contact Quectel Technical Supports in advance for any situation that you are not sure about, or any process (e.g. selective soldering, ultrasonic soldering) that is not mentioned in document [4].

  • Page 71: Packaging Specifications

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series 8.3. Packaging Specifications The module is packaged in tape and reel carriers. One reel is 11.88 meters long and contains 250 modules. The figures below show the package details, measured in mm. Figure 41: Carrier Tape Dimension Drawing Table 39: Carrier Tape Dimension Table (Unit: mm) 0.35 32.5...

  • Page 72: Packaging Process

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series Table 40: Plastic Reel Dimension Table (Unit: mm) øD1 øD2 44.5 8.3.2. Packaging Process Place the module into the carrier tape and use the cover tape to cover it; then wind the heat-sealed carrier tape to the plastic reel and use the protective tape for protection.

  • Page 73: Appendix References

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series Appendix References Table 41: Related Documents Document Name [1] Quectel_UMTS&LTE_EVB_User_Guide [2] Quectel_UC200T_AT_Commands_Manual [3] Quectel_RF_Layout_Application_Note [4] Quectel_Module_Secondary_SMT_Application_Note Table 42: Terms and Abbreviations Abbreviation Description Analog-to-Digital Converter AMR-WB Adaptive Multi-Rate Wideband Active Optical Network Application Processor Bits Per Second BPSK Binary Phase Shift Keying CHAP...
  • Page 74 UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series Data Communications Equipment DC-HSDPA Dual-carrier High Speed Downlink Packet Access Double Data Rate DFOTA Delta Firmware Upgrade Over the Air Downlink Diversity Receive Data Terminal Equipment Data Terminal Ready Enhanced Full Rate Electrostatic Discharge Frequency Division Duplex Front-End Module Full Rate GLONASS...
  • Page 75 UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series Inter-Integrated Circuit Inter-IC Sound Input/Output Inom Normal Current License Assisted Access Low Band Light Emitting Diode Land Grid Array LMHB Low/Middle/High Band Low Noise Amplifier Long Term Evolution Media Access Control Middle Band Microcontroller Unit Management Data Clock MDIO Management Data Input/Output Middle/High Band...
  • Page 76 UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series Personal Computer Printed Circuit Board PCIe Peripheral Component Interconnect Express Pulse Code Modulation Personal Digital Assistant Protocol Data Unit Physical Layer PMIC Power Management Integrated Circuit Primary Receive Quadrature Amplitude Modulation QPSK Quadrature Phase Shift Keying QZSS Quasi-Zenith Satellite System Ring Indicator Radio Frequency...
  • Page 77 UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series Set Top Box Time Division Duplexing TDMA Time Division Multiple Access TD-SCDMA Time Division-Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access Transmit & Receive Transmit UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter Ultra High Band Uplink UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications System Unsolicited Result Code Universal Serial Bus (U)SIM Universal Subscriber Identity Module...

  • Page 78: Warnings Sentences

    UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series Maximum Low-level Output Voltage Minimum Low-level Output Voltage VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio WCDMA Wideband Code Division Multiple Access WLAN Wireless Local Area Network WWAN Wireless Wide Area Network Warnings sentences This module is limited to OEM installation ONLY. This module is limited to installation in mobile or fixed applications, according to Part 2.1091(b).
  • Page 79 UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series required to show compliance with Part 15 Subpart B while the transmitter module(s) are installed and operating. The modules should be transmitting and the evaluation should confirm that the module's intentional emissions are compliant (i.e. fundamental and out of band emissions). 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).
  • Page 80 UMTS/HSPA+ Module Series (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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