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Zte ZM8300G Hardware User Manual

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ZTE ZM8300G Module Hardware User Manual
ZTE ZM8300G Module
Hardware User Manual
Product Model: ZM8300G IoT Module
Document Version: 1.3
Publishing Date: 2017-06-20
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  • Page 1 ZTE ZM8300G Module Hardware User Manual ZTE ZM8300G Module Hardware User Manual Product Model: ZM8300G IoT Module Document Version: 1.3 Publishing Date: 2017-06-20 <All rights reserved. No distribution without prior permission of ZTE.>...
  • Page 2 This document contains proprietary information of ZTE CORPORATION. Any reproduction, transfer, distribution, use or disclosure of this document or any portion of this document, in any form by any means, without the prior written consent of ZTE CORPORATION is prohibited.
  • Page 3 3.4.4. 3. Added default configurations of serial ports to section 3.6.2. Added following information to Table 3-8: If the hot plugging function is unavailable, leave the UIM_DET pin not connected. <All rights reserved. No distribution without prior permission of ZTE.>...
  • Page 4 3.4.2 module hard reset requirement ZM8300G IoT module 4.Update section 3.4.4/5/6/ for V1.3 2017.06.20 hardware manual module waking up,state indication,PSM_MON 5.Update section description of UART 6.Update table 4-2,4-3,4-4 for parameter <All rights reserved. No distribution without prior permission of ZTE.>...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    STATE Signal ........................ 25 DEBUG_UART I ......................25 NTERFACE BLSP I ........................26 NTERFACES 3.6.1 Pin Description ......................26 3.6.2 UART Interfaces ......................26 3.6.3 SPI Bus Interface ......................27 <All rights reserved. No distribution without prior permission of ZTE.>...
  • Page 6 VSWR ........................... 42 4.4.4 S11 ..........................42 4.4.5 Polarization ......................... 42 4.4.6 Radiation Pattern ......................42 4.4.7 Requirements for IoT Antenna Design ................. 43 4.4.8 Precautions for Early Antenna Design ................. 43 <All rights reserved. No distribution without prior permission of ZTE.>...
  • Page 7 Module Dismantling ....................47 5.3.3 treatment in weld area ....................47 5.3.4 Module Installation ..................... 47 5.3.5 Visual Inspection ......................47 5.3.6 Feature Validation ....................... 47 ESD P ...................... 48 ROTECTION <All rights reserved. No distribution without prior permission of ZTE.>...

  • Page 8: Overview

    Application processor 1.3 Product Description The ZM8300G module is an IoT module that uses the LGA packaging. The ZM8300G module supports the CAT NB/eMTC, multiple band combinations such as Band 5/8 and Band 3/39, <All rights reserved. No distribution without prior permission of ZTE.>...
  • Page 9 ZM8300G module. The ZM8300G module is small and its dimensions are as follows: 23.0 mm x 28.0 mm x 2.4 mm (excluding the label thickness, which is 0.1 mm). The ZM8300G module meets...

  • Page 10: General Introduction

    ZTE ZM8300G Module Hardware User Manual General Introduction 2.1 About This Chapter This chapter describes the ZM8300G module in general, covering the following aspects:  Feature introduction  Application diagram  Circuit diagram  Outline dimensions diagram 2.2 Feature Introduction Table 2-1 provides major technical parameters and features of the ZM8300G module.
  • Page 11 ◆Note 3: The lab data provided by Qualcomm ‘s test data from lab. The operating condition is as follows: LTE 10 MHz bandwidth embedded data call@0dBm TX, UL/DL only. 375 kbps data packets are used in both the uplink and downlink directions. <All rights reserved. No distribution without prior permission of ZTE.>...

  • Page 12: Application Diagram

    3.6V UART/SPI/I GPIO Figure 2-1 Application Diagram of the ZM8300G Module 2.4 Circuit Diagram Figure 2-2 is the circuit diagram of the ZM8300G module. The ZM8300G module consists of the following main function units:  Baseband controller/power management unit ...

  • Page 13: Outline Dimensions Diagram

    CONTROL transceiver GPS_RX GPS Rx JTAG/Debug_UART JTAG/UART GPS_ANT MAIN_ANT Figure 2-1 Circuit Diagram of the ZM8300G Module 2.5 Outline Dimensions Diagram Figure 2-3 Dimensions of the ZM8300G Module (in mm) <All rights reserved. No distribution without prior permission of ZTE.>...

  • Page 14: Transferred Board And Debug Board

    Figure 2-4 Dimensions of the BOT Side of the ZM8300G Module (in mm) ◆Note 4 ◆ Note 4: Figure 2-4 is the outline pad diagram of the ZM8300G module. If pad design of a system board is required, ZTE can provide a dedicated outline drawing file.

  • Page 15: Application Interfaces

    Antenna interfaces 3.2 Definitions of LGA Pins The ZM8300G IoT module uses the LGA package and has 67 pads, namely, 58 signal pads, seven JTAG test pads, and two PG pads. Using the pads, the ZM8300G module is connected to a customer's IoT application platform. The following sections describe interfaces provided by the ZM8300G module.
  • Page 16 Analog input Analog output ◆Note 1: The pin directions in Table 3-1 are based on the body of the ZM8300G module. Table 3-2 provides definitions for pins of the ZM8300G LGA module. Table 3-2-1 Definitions for Interfaces Provided by the ZM8300G Module...
  • Page 17 ADC1/MPP1 ADC/current sinks Grounding ADC0/MPP0 ADC/current sinks Grounding Supporting 1.8 USIM_PWR USIM signal power 1.8/2.85 V/2.85 V SIM card Grounding VSYS Power supply for module VSYS Power supply for module <All rights reserved. No distribution without prior permission of ZTE.>...
  • Page 18 High-level input voltage 0.65*Vio Vio+0.3 Low-level input voltage 0.35*Vio VSHYS Schmitt hysteresis voltage Input leakage current Vio=max, Vin=0V to Vio High-level output voltage Iout=Ioh Vio-0.45 Low-level output voltage Iout=Iol 1.45 <All rights reserved. No distribution without prior permission of ZTE.>...

  • Page 19: Pin Distribution

    Input capacitance 3.2.2 Pin Distribution Figure 3-1 illustrates the distribution of LGA pins of the ZM8300G module (top view). Figure 3-1 Distribution of LGA Pins of the ZM8300G Module (Top View) <All rights reserved. No distribution without prior permission of ZTE.>...

  • Page 20: Power Interfaces

    3.3.2 VSYS Primary Power The ZM8300G module uses the VSYS pins (PIN 48 and PIN 49 is the interface for LGA), which are Power supply for module, to receive power provided by an external power supply. The input voltage should be within the range of 3.0 V to 4.2 V (with the typical value being 3.6 V), and the input current should not be less than 1 A.

  • Page 21: Vio Power

    3.3.3 VIO Power The ZM8300G module uses the VIO pin (PIN 37 on the LGA interface unit) to output 1.8 V power,whose output capacity is 20mA. The 1.8 V power can be used for level conversion or pull-up. It is recommended that the 1.8 V power could not be used as a consumable power supply.
  • Page 22 When using this scheme, pay attention to ESD protection. Scheme 3: If a customer requires that the module starts up immediately after being powered on, ground the POWN_ON pin. Figure 3-4 illustrates the three schemes. <All rights reserved. No distribution without prior permission of ZTE.>...

  • Page 23: Reset_N Signal

    PIN 35 of the ZM8300G module can also provide the startup function. Specifically, after an external logic high level is connected to the ZM8300G module, pull up PIN 35 to the high-level state for 16 ms or more (1.25 V to 2.10 V, with the typical value being 1.5 V).

  • Page 24: Wakeup_In Signal

    RESET_N ZM8300 2.2KΩ Ⅰ Figure 3-6 Schemes for Controlling the Hardware Reset of the ZM8300G Module 3.4.4 WAKEUP_IN Signal WAKEUP_IN is used to wake up module,default state is low level.when the pin is drived from low to high,which wake up the module.note that when AP control module to wake up,the high level should be at least 100ms.the anti-dithering for signal should be...

  • Page 25: Wakeup_Out Signal

    Note that the WAKEUP_IN signal cannot wake theZM8300G module that is in the PSM deep sleep state. 3.4.5 WAKEUP_OUT Signal WAKEUP_OUT for ZM8300G module is used to wake up AP,default state is low level.when the signal should be 100ms high level,which wake up AP. 3.4.6 PSM_MON Signal PSM mode is UE Power Saving Mode.

  • Page 26: State Signal

    The STATE is the indication for module operating state. The state could be designed to be state indicator interface. The output pulse signalof the interface is used to control the single color LED indicator. Defined LED state for ZM8300G showed in TABLE3-4 Table 3-4 Status Explanation for the LED Indicator...

  • Page 27: Blsp Interfaces

    3.6.2 UART Interfaces The BLSP pins of the ZM8300G module can be configured as two-pin and four-pin serial bus UART interfaces. The ZM8300G module can perform serial data transmission and AT communication with external devices using the UART interfaces. In addition to traditional UART characteristics, the UART interfaces provided by the ZM8300G module have the <All rights reserved.

  • Page 28: Spi Bus Interface

    FIFO control and IRQ generation are implemented in the DM control block. The UART interfaces can be used as diagnostic interfaces. Note that the UART level of ZM8300G is 1.8V. If external AP interface is 3.3V, the level shifting circuit is applied(level shifting IC:TXB0104RUTR) when ZM8300G carry out AT communication.
  • Page 29 The SPI interface provided by the ZM8300G module is a 1.8 V IO interface. If the ZM8300G module needs to work with a peripheral that uses a different level, add a level conversion circuit.

  • Page 30: I 2 C Bus

    C bus, configure the corresponding BLSP pin as an open drain output GPIO. In this case, an external device needs to use VIO to provide pull-up. The group of I buses provided by the ZM8300G module (BLSPA_2 and BLSPA_3) already has pull-up. To configure other I C buses, a customer needs to add an external pull-up.

  • Page 31: Gpio Interfaces

    ZM8300G module can also be multiplexed as GPIO interfaces. For details, see Table 3-7. Customers can use these IO interfaces for control functions. By default, all IO interfaces of the ZM8300G module are PD. The multiplexing functions of the reserved pins are being developed.

  • Page 32: Usim Interface

    3.8.1 Pin Description The baseband processor of the ZM8300G module integrates 2.85 V and 1.8 V USIM interfaces that support automatic detection and meet requirements specified by the ETSI and requirements specified for IMT-200 SIM cards. Figure 3-8 describes the USIM interface signals.

  • Page 33: Circuit Recommended For The Usim Card Interface

    3.9.1 Pin Description The ZM8300G module provides an integrated USB transceiver, which complies with USB2.0 and supports the high speed mode (480 Mbit/s), full speed mode (12 Mbit/s), and low speed mode (1.5 Mbit/s). The USB interface primarily applies to AT commands, data...

  • Page 34: Design Points And Recommended Circuit

    Figure 3-12 illustrates a circuit recommended for the USB interface. To ensure that subsequent commissioning and upgrading operations can be smoothly performed, customers need to design a USB 2.0 connector on an external system board. ZTE recommends the following model: MOLEX: 1051330001 and LS: GU073-5P-SE-E2000. The bead in Figure 3-14 can be replaced with a resistor.

  • Page 35: Audio Interfaces

    S digital audio interfaces, which share the same physical interface. That is, the ZM8300G module supports only the PCM interface or the I interface at a time. The audio interface can be connected to a voice CODEC chip, for example, WCD9330 from Qualcomm.

  • Page 36: Adc/Mpp Interfaces

    3.3 V level, level conversion is required (TI: TXB0104RUTR). If a customer requires S voice, PIN 34 of the ZM8300G module can provide the I S_MCLK signal. Note that PIN 34 is a multiplexing pin. Therefore, to use PIN 34, communicate with ZTE FAE team in advance. VCCB VCC_3V3...

  • Page 37: Jtag Interface

    Provide ESD protection when using the interface to drive an LED indicator. 3.12 JTAG Interface 3.12.1 Pin Description The joint test action group (JTAG) interface of the ZM8300G module complies with ANSI/IEEE Std.1149.1-1990. Table 3-11 describes JTAG signals. Table 3-11 Description of the JTAG Signals...

  • Page 38: Design Points

    JTAG debug reset signal 3.12.2 Design Points The ZM8300G module provides a test point pad for the JTAG interface. it is recommended that customers design a connector (recommended material: PANASONIC: AXE216044D), with the goal of resolving difficult problems. Figure 3-18 illustrates the recommended connector circuit, which includes JTAG and DEBUG_URAT debug interfaces.

  • Page 39: Antenna Design Points

    3.13.2 Antenna Design Points Antennas are easily affected by external environments, for example, antenna locations, antenna occupied room, and surrounding devices. The ZM8300G module provides two antenna pads for antenna design, with a ground point available to each side of each pad, to ensure good grounding.

  • Page 40: Rf Characteristics

    4.1.1 Power Supply The voltage input to the ZM8300G module should be within the range of DC 3.0 V to 4.2 V, with the typical value being 3.6 V. For details, see Table 4-1. Table 4-1 Required Input Voltage Range...

  • Page 41: Test Standard For Conducted Rf

    Ensure that the distance between the ground and the RF line is equal to or greater than twice the line width (2 x W). 4.3 Test Standard for Conducted RF The ZM8300G module meets RF requirements specified in 3GPP TS 36.521-1. 4.4 Requirements for Antenna Design 4.4.1...

  • Page 42: Antenna Efficiency

    The antenna loss is primarily reflected by the antenna efficiency. Specifically, high antenna efficiency indicates low antenna loss. The antenna efficiency is affected by the VSWR/S11 and antenna clearance area. An antenna <All rights reserved. No distribution without prior permission of ZTE.>...

  • Page 43: Vswr

    The S11 indicates the transmit efficiency of an antenna. A large S11 indicates more returned power and poor antenna efficiency. The S11 can be measured using a vector network analyzer. For the ZM8300G module, it is recommended that the S11 be less than -8 dB. 4.4.5...

  • Page 44: Requirements For Iot Antenna Design

    If a system board needs to process signals from multiple antennas, consider co-channel interference. ZTE has certified multiple antenna vendors. If required, ZTE can recommend several antenna vendors for antenna design. <All rights reserved. No distribution without prior permission of ZTE.>...
  • Page 45 5.2.2 Steel Mesh It is recommended that a 0.1 mm thick steel mesh be designed for the ZM8300G module. For the design of a steel mesh, refer to Figure 5-1 and Figure 5-2 (in mm). <All rights reserved. No distribution without prior permission of ZTE.>...
  • Page 46 ZTE ZM8300G Module Hardware User Manual Figure 5-1 Reference Design for a Steel Mesh <All rights reserved. No distribution without prior permission of ZTE.>...
  • Page 47 -3℃ to -1℃ per second Duration within which seconds temperature between 170℃ seconds 220℃ Duration within which seconds temperature seconds higher than 230℃ Highest temperature 235℃ to 245℃ Duration within which seconds <All rights reserved. No distribution without prior permission of ZTE.>...
  • Page 48 Ensure that the module is flat without deformation, no residues exist on the surfaces and surrounding areas, and surrounding devices are not damaged. 5.3.6 Feature Validation Test the repaired module and ensure that the module is operating properly. <All rights reserved. No distribution without prior permission of ZTE.>...
  • Page 49 T-shape line, for PCB wiring of protection components.  Observe the 3W principle when routing power lines and signal lines for peripheral circuits of the ZM8300G module, with the goal of effectively reducing the coupling between signals and providing signals with clean return paths. ...
  • Page 50 ESD protection.  Before transporting electrostatic sensitive devices, boards, and components in non-EPA areas, for example, trans-plant transportation, perform antistatic closed packaging for the <All rights reserved. No distribution without prior permission of ZTE.>...
  • Page 51 ZTE ZM8300G Module Hardware User Manual devices, boards, and components. <All rights reserved. No distribution without prior permission of ZTE.>...
  • Page 52 The ZM8300G module is designed to comply with the FCC statements. FCC ID: SRQ-ZM8300G. The Host system using ZM8300G should have label “contains FCC ID: SRQ-ZM8300G FCC Statement According to the definition of mobile and fixed device is described in Part 2.1091(b), this device is a mobile device.
  • Page 53 FCC ID of the module is visible; then an additional permanent label referring to the enclosed module: “Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID:SRQ-ZM8300G” or “Contains FCC ID: SRQ-ZM8300G” 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.

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