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- Page 1 5G-M2 EVB User Guide 5G Module Series Version: 1.0 Date: 2021-11-18 Status: Released...
- Page 2 5G 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...
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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
5G Module Series About the Document Revision History Version Date Author Description 2021-10-11 Royd WEI Creation of the document 2021-11-18 Kingson ZHANG First official release 5G-M2_EVB_User_Guide 4 / 34... -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
5G Module Series Contents Safety Information ............................3 About the Document ..........................4 Contents ..............................5 Table Index ..............................6 Figure Index ..............................7 Introduction ............................8 1.1. Special Mark ..........................8 General Overview ..........................9 2.1. Key Features ..........................9 2.2. - Page 7 5G Module Series Table Index Table 1: Special Mark........................... 8 Table 2: Key Features of 5G-M2 EVB ......................9 Table 3: Interfaces and Components of the EVB ..................11 Table 4: Accessory List ..........................12 Table 5: Description of Switches, Button and Status Indicators ..............16 Table 6: Pin Definition of J0701/J0702 ......................
- Page 8 5G Module Series Figure Index Figure 1: Top View and Component Placement of the EVB..............10 Figure 2: 5G-M2 EVB Kit Accessories ....................... 12 Figure 3: EVB Power Supply Block Diagram ..................... 14 Figure 4: EVB Power Supply Interfaces (J0202/J0601) ................15 Figure 5: Switches, Button and Status Indicators ..................
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Page 9: Introduction
5G Module Series Introduction This document describes how to use the 5G-M2 EVB, which is an assistant tool for engineers to develop and test Quectel’s RM500Q series, RM502Q series, and RM505Q-AE modules. 1.1. Special Mark Table 1: Special Mark Mark... -
Page 10: General Overview
5G Module Series General Overview Quectel provides the 5G-M2 EVB to engineers to develop applications, and test these basic functionalities of RM500Q series, RM502Q series, and RM505Q-AE modules. 2.1. Key Features Table 2: Key Features of 5G-M2 EVB Function Description Typical power supply: ⚫... -
Page 11: Top View And Component Placement
5G Module Series 2.2. Top View and Component Placement D0107 S0301 D0108 U0202 ANT0 Power Supply S1101 U0203 U0207 DC-DC Converter USB Micro-B ANT1 USB Type-C 5G M.2 Module ANT2 USB Type-B (U)SIM1 Card U0206 U0204 ANT3 U0205 (U)SIM2 Card J0501 J0502 ANT4... - Page 12 1. See Chapter 3.2 for the details of switches and button (S0201/S0101/S0102/S0301/S1101), and LED indicators (D0107/D0108). 2. See Chapter 3.10 for the details of test points of the EVB. 3. J0401 (USB Type-B Interface) is for Quectel internal use only. 5G-M2_EVB_User_Guide 11 / 34...
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Page 13: Evb Kit Accessories
Soft Silicone Pad Evaluation Board ALC5686 TE-A Codec RTL8111H TE-A Ethernet Headset Heatsink Figure 2: 5G-M2 EVB Kit Accessories Table 4: Accessory List Items Description Quantity (pcs) Power adapter AC-DC power adapter (5 V/ 3 A) USB Micro-B cable Cables... - Page 14 5G Module Series Antennas Sub-6 GHz antennas USB Flash Disk 8 GB USB flash disk Earphone 3.5 mm earphone ALC5686 TE-A Codec module RTL8111H TE-A Ethernet module Soft Silicone Pad Thermal conductive pad Heatsink 60 mm × 60 mm black anodized heatsink A sheet of paper giving instructions for EVB connection, Instruction sheet details of EVB accessories, etc.
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Page 15: Interface Application
5G Module Series Interface Application This chapter describes the following hardware interfaces of 5G-M2 EVB: ⚫ Power supply (J0202/J0601) ⚫ Switches, button and status indicators ⚫ M.2 interface (J0101) ⚫ USB Type-C interface (J0601) ⚫ USB-TO-UART interface (J0901/J0902) ⚫ (U)SIM interfaces (J0701/J0702) ⚫... -
Page 16: Switches, Button And Status Indicators
5G Module Series J0202 5V Power Supply J0601 USB Power Supply Figure 4: EVB Power Supply Interfaces (J0202/J0601) 3.2. Switches, Button and Status Indicators The EVB provides four switches (S0101/S0201/S0301/S1101), one button (S0102), and two indicators (D0107/D0108), as shown in the following figure. LOW level side HIGH level side LOW level side... -
Page 17: Interface (J0101)
The M.2 interface (J0101) is designed to mount applicable modules. This interface allows engineers to easily test functionalities or develop applications based on the module. Pin definitions might be different among applicable modules, please contact Quectel Technical Support in case of a different pin definition. -
Page 18: Usb Type-C Interface (J0601)
5G Module Series J0101 5G M.2 Module Figure 6: M.2 Connector of the EVB 3.4. USB Type-C Interface (J0601) The EVB provides a USB 2.0&3.0 Type-C interface (J0601) for the connection with a host. J0601 can be used for data transmission. Also, it can be used as power supply interface to power on the EVB. J0601 USB Type-C Interface Figure 7: USB Type-C Interface (J0601) -
Page 19: Usb-To-Uart Interface (J0901/J0902)
5G Module Series J0601 J0101 USB_SS_TX_P USB_SS_TX_P U0601 USB_SS_TX_M USB_SS_TX_M HD3SS3220 USB_SS_RX_P USB_SS_RX_P USB_SS_RX_M USB_SS_RX_M USB_DM 0Ω USB_DM USB_DP 0Ω USB_DP TP0101(DP) TP0102(DM) USB Type-C M.2 Module TP0605(GND) Figure 8: Block Diagram of Connections Between the Module and the USB Type-C Interface 3.5. -
Page 20: U)Sim Interfaces (J0701/J0702)
5G Module Series 3.6. (U)SIM Interfaces (J0701/J0702) The EVB has two 8-pin push-push type Micro (U)SIM card connectors (J0701/J0702), which can be used for applicable modules. J0701 USIM1 Interface J0702 USIM2 Interface Figure 10: Pin Assignments of (U)SIM Interfaces (J0701/J0702) Table 6: Pin Definition of J0701/J0702 Pin No. -
Page 21: Audio Interfaces (J0801/J0802/J0803)
5G Module Series 3.7. Audio Interfaces (J0801/J0802/J0803) The EVB provides one digital audio codec board connector (J0803), two analog audio connectors (J0801/J0802). This chapter gives a detailed introduction on these audio interfaces. J0801 J0803 Earphone Interface CODEC/SLIC J0802 Handset Interface Figure 11: Audio Interfaces of the EVB (J0801/J0802/J0803) 3.7.1. -
Page 22: Analog Audio Interfaces (J0801/J0802)
5G Module Series M.2 Module BTB CON LE9643 SPI_CS SPI_CLK DCLK SPI_MOSI SPI_MISO DOUT INT# INT# RST# RST# PCM_CLK PCLK PCM_SYNC PCM_DOUT PCM_DIN J0101 J0803 Figure 13: Block Diagram of the Connection Between the SLIC TE-A and the Module 3.7.2. Analog Audio Interfaces (J0801/J0802) 3.7.2.1. - Page 23 5G Module Series The table below illustrates the pin assignment and definition of the earphone connector. Table 7: Pin Definition of Earphone Interface (J0801) Pin No. Pin Name Description Microphone analog input AGND Analog ground SPK_R Right channel of stereo audio output SPK_L Left channel of stereo audio output 5, 6...
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Page 24: Handset Interface (J0802)
⚫ If S0301.4 (PCIE_SEL) signal is set to LOW level side, the PCIe interface of the M.2 module will be connected to Type-B interface (J0401) for communication with a PC (Quectel internal use only). ⚫ If S0301.4 (PCIE_SEL) signal is set to HIGH level side, the PCIe interface of the M.2 module will be connected to WLAN/Ethernet module (J0501/J0502). - Page 25 5G Module Series The EVB supports AF50T TE-A and RTL8111H/RTL8125 TE-A. The TE-A is connected to the EVB via BTB connectors J0501 and J0502. The connectors allow engineers to easily test the WLAN and Ethernet function of the module. The connection and function verification steps for Ethernet are shown below: S0301.4=PCIE_SEL=H +5 V Power In RM500Q-GL 5G M.2 Module...
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Page 26: Antenna Interfaces
5G Module Series 3. Insert the RTL8111H TE-A into the BTB connector (J0501, J0502). 4. Connect the EVB and PC with an Ethernet cable. 5. Insert a Micro-SIM card into the USIM1 connector (J0701). 6. Connect the AC-DC power adapter (5 V/ 3 A) between an AC power source and the power jack (J0202). - Page 27 M.2 module Pin 25, dynamic power reduction signal J1103.5 WK_ON_WAN# M.2 module Pin 23, a signal to wake up the host Pin definitions might be different among applicable modules, please contact Quectel Technical Support in case of a different pin definition. 5G-M2_EVB_User_Guide 26 / 34...
- Page 28 J1103.9 W_DISABLE2# M.2 module Pin 26, GNSS disable control signal J1103.10 W_DISABLE1# M.2 module Pin 8, airplane mode control signal J1102 Quectel internal use only J1106 Quectel internal use only J1107 Quectel internal use only J1108 Quectel internal use only...
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Page 29: Operation Procedures
5G Module Series Operation Procedures This chapter introduces how to use the EVB for the testing and evaluation of the applicable modules. NOTE Please note that all EVB kit accessories and the applicable module should be assembled BEFORE the EVB is powered on to avoid any damages. 4.1. -
Page 30: Communication Via Usb
4.2. Communication via USB Turn on the module according to the procedure in Chapter 4.1. Install and then open the communication tool QCOM provided by Quectel. Select correct “COM Port” (the port number of USB AT Port, e.g., “COM24” as exemplified in Figure 20) and “Baudrate”... -
Page 31: Firmware Upgrade
Install and open the firmware upgrade tool QFlash provided by Quectel on the PC. Click the “COM Port” dropdown list and select the port number corresponding to “Quectel USB DM port” in the Device Manager (e.g., “COM20” as exemplified in Figure 20) and select “Baudrate”, as illustrated by the following figure. -
Page 32: Reset The Module
5G Module Series 4.4. Reset the Module Press the RESET button (S0102) to reset the module. But the reset option is only used in case of emergency. For example, the software does not respond for more than 5 s due to some serious problems. NOTE Pressing the RESET button (i.e., triggering the RESET# signal) will lead to loss of all data in the modem and removal of system drivers. -
Page 33: Current Consumption Test
5G Module Series 4.6. Current Consumption Test The EVB can also be used to test the current consumption of the module after being modified and operated by the following steps. RM500Q-GL 5G M.2 Module Figure 24: Modifications and Configurations for Current Consumption 1. -
Page 34: Appendix References
5G Module Series Appendix References Table 9: Related Documents Document Name [1] Quectel_LTE&5G_Windows_USB_Driver_Installation_Guide [2] Quectel_QCOM_User_Guide [3] Quectel_RG50xQ&RM5xxQ_Series_AT_Commands_Manual [4] Quectel_QFlash_User_Guide Table 10: Terms and Abbreviations Abbreviation Description Board to Board Digital Input Digital Output Evaluation Board GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System Input/Output Light Emitting Diode WLAN... - Page 35 5G Module Series Personal Computer Printed Circuit Board PCIe Peripheral Component Interconnect Express Power Output RefDes Reference Designator Radio Frequency UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter Universal Serial Bus (U)SIM (Universal) Subscriber Identity Module 5G-M2_EVB_User_Guide 34 / 34...