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Product Model Description MC610-LA-00 Support MAIN_ANT, FDD/GSM, Bluetooth MC610-LA-02 Support MAIN_ANT, FDD/GSM, WIFI-Scan and Bluetooth MC610-EU-02 Support MAIN_ANT, FDD/GSM, WIFI-Scan and Bluetooth Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide 2/70...
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Trademark The trademark is registered and owned by Fibocom Wireless Inc. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide 3/70...
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V1.0.1 Jin Haibo 2021-06-23 Kaiqiang Liuxia additional MC610-LA-02 additional MC610-EU-02 Wang Bo Zhao V1.0.0 Wang Liu Ke 2020-11-20 Initial version Meiqing Yuanguang Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide 4/70...
USB Interface ........................35 3.4.1 USB Interface Definition ....................35 USIM Interface ......................... 36 3.5.1 USIM Pins .......................... 36 3.5.2 USIM Interface Circuit ....................... 36 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide 5/70...
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Limiting Voltage Range ....................58 Ambient Temperature Range .................... 58 Electrical Characteristics of Interface Working State ............59 Environment and Reliability Requirements ..............59 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide 6/70...
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Packaging ......................... 63 Warning ........................64 CE warning ........................64 FCC warning ........................64 Appendix ........................68 Abbreviation ........................68 Contact ..........................70 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide 7/70...
This document describes information on electrical characteristics, RF performance, structural dimension, application environment, etc. of the MC610 series wireless module. With the help of this document and other related documents, the application developer can quickly understand the hardware functions of MC610 series modules and develop the hardware of the product.
3GPP TS 21.111 V10.0.0: USIM and IC card requirements 3GPP TS 51.011 V4.15.0: Specification of the Subscriber Identity Module -Mobile Equipment (SIM-ME) interface Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide 9/70...
FIBOCOM MC610 Series SMT Design Guide FIBOCOM MC610 Series Design Guide_RF Antenna FIBOCOM MC610 Series AT Commands FIBOCOM MC610 GPIO Function Multiplexing FIBOCOM MC610 Series Reference Design Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide 10/70...
2 Product Overview 2.1 Product Introduction MC610 series module is a kind of broadband wireless terminal product suitable for FDD-LTE multiple network systems and multiple bands. Item LTE FDD LTE TDD Built-in ESIM Band 1, 2, 3, 4, 850/900/1800/ MC610-LA-00...
When the temperature exceeds the normal operating temperature range of -30°C to +75°C, the RF performance of the module may slightly exceed the 3GPP specification. 2.3 Hardware Diagram Figure 2-1 shows the main hardware functions of MC610 series modules, including baseband and RF functions. The baseband section contains:...
SMS, phone calls and TCP/UDP data. Power off Power off mode, PMU stops supplying power to the baseband and RF parts, software Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide 13/70...
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VBAT pins are still powered up. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide 14/70...
3 Application Interface 3.1 LCC+LGA Interface MC610 series modules are packaged with LCC 52PIN+LGA 76PIN, with 128 pins in total. 3.1.1 Pin Distribution Figure 3-1 Pin distribution (top perspective view) Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved.
USIM2 data signal line SIM2_SIO 1.8V/3.0V Support function GPIO30/SIM2_SIO/U1CTS USIM clock signal line SIM2_SCLK 1.8V/3.0V Support function GPIO29/SIM2_SCLK SIM2_SRST 1.8V/3.0V USIM reset signal line Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide 16/70...
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MIC differential output connection is not used inside, and it must be connected when using Vmax=5.2V Charging voltage input detection VBUS_IN Vmin=4.5V Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide 17/70...
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Multiplexing function FLSIO2/GPIO4/PWL* Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground I2C interface data signal I2C_SDA0 1.8V Multiplexing function I2C_SDA0/GPIO17 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide 18/70...
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4-line SPI LCD command and data selection LCD_SDC 1.8V/3V* signal Multiplexing function LCD_SDC/GPIO1 Ground Analog-to-digital converter interface 0 ADC0 1k in series when in use Ground Ground Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide 19/70...
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Data receiving of module serial port 3 U3RXD 1.8V/3V* Multiplexing function SD1_D2/GPIO27/U2CTS/U3RXD/SPI2DIO_0 Data transmission of module serial port 3 U3TXD 1.8V/3V* Multiplexing function Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide 20/70...
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Multiplexing function GPIO2/DSI_D1N/I2S2_SDAT_I/FLSIO0 Ground KEYOUT3 KEY_OUT3 1.8V KEYOUT cannot be used alone. Key pad input 3 KEY_IN3 1.8V KEYIN cannot be used alone. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide 21/70...
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The OPEN version can configure the current size.Imax=54mA RGB LED current source input 2 SINK2 The OPEN version can configure the current Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide 22/70...
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108 ADC2 1k in series when in use 109 GND Ground GPIO12 110 GPIO 1.8V Support function JTAG_TDO/SD2_D3 ADC3 Analog-to-digital converter interface 3 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide 23/70...
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Module reset signal, low level valid GPIO5 124 GPIO 1.8V Support function LCD_FMARK/GPIO/FLS1SIO3/U2TXD 125 GND Ground GPIO14 126 GPIO 1.8V Support function SCL2/GPIO Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide 24/70...
The above pin definition only represents the default definition in the standard version. For other function multiplexing requirements, see FIBOCOM MC610 GPIO Function Multiplexing. 3.2 Power The power interface of MC610 series modules is shown in the following table: Table 3-2 Power supply Pin Name Description Module system power supply, 3.4 V to...
116,121,125,128 3.2.1 Power Supply MC610 series modules need to provide power supply through VBAT pins. The recommended power supply design is shown in the following figure: Figure 3-2 Recommended power supply design Note: VBAT power supply needs star route, and the filter capacitor design of power supply is shown in...
3.2.2 1.8 V Output MC610 series modules output 1.8 V voltage through VDD_IO for the use of the internal digital circuit of Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved.
Typical Value Maximum Value Unit VDD_IO 1.71 1.89 3.2.3 Power Consumption In the case of 3.8 V power supply, the power consumption of MC610 series modules is shown in the following table: Table 3-5 Power consumption Average Current Parameter Scenario Condition...
The above results are laboratory test data, with a deviation of ±10%. 3.3 Control Signal MC610 series modules provide 2-channel control signals to start up/shut down and reset the module. The pin definition is defined as shown in the following table:...
3.3.1.1 Startup Circuit Reference When MC610 series modules are shut down, the module can be started up by lowering PWRKEY for at least 2 s. It is recommended to use OC/OD drive circuit to control PWRKEY pins. The reference circuit is...
In this way, the module can only be powered off directly for shutdown. 3.3.2 Module Shutdown The module supports the following three shutdown modes: Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide 31/70...
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When the AT command is shut down, it is not applicable to automatic startup. 3.3.2.1 Shutdown Timing Sequence Figure 3-7 Shutdown timing sequence control chart Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide 32/70...
3.3.3 Module Reset There are two reset methods for MC610 series modules: hardware reset and AT command reset. Table 3-8 Module reset mode Reset Mode Reset Method Hardware reset Provide EXTRST with a Tst (100 ms) low level, and then rise it.
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RF interference and proper surrounding with grounding lines should be made, and routes on PCB edge and surface layer should be avoided (avoid module reset caused by ESD). Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide...
3.4 USB Interface MC610 series modules support USB2.0 and are compatible with USB High-Speed (480 Mbits/s) and USB Full-Speed (12 Mbits/s). For timing sequence and electrical characteristics of USB buses of MC610 series modules, see "Universal Serial Bus Specification 2.0".
3.5 USIM Interface MC610 series modules support USIM interfaces, 1.8 V and 3.0 V SIM cards. 3.5.1 USIM Pins USIM pins are shown in the following table: Table 3-10 USIM pins Pin Name Description SIM1_SIO USIM/SIM1DATA SIM1_CLK USIM/SIM1 Clock Signal...
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Figure 3-11 Schematic diagram of SIM card slot SIM016-8P-220P Figure 3-12 Reference design diagram for MC610 series USIM/SIM interface with detection signal Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide 37/70...
When SIM card is inserted, USIM_PRESENCE is high level. When SIM card is pulled out, USIM_PRESENCE is low level. 3.5.2.2 SIM Card Slot Without Detection Signal Figure 3-13 Reference design diagram for MC610 series USIM/SIM interfaces without detection signal Note: SIM_IO does not require a pull-up resistor.
AT command transmission. But only UART1 can continuously send the AT command to wake up the module after the module is sleeping, and other serial ports are unavailable. DEBUG serial port supports the baud rate of 115,200 bps, which is used for FIBOCOM internal debugging.
3.6.2 UART Interface Application The serial port level of MC610 series modules is 1.8 V by default. If the level of the customer host system is 3.3 V or others, it is necessary to add a level converter in the serial port connection between the module and the host.
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Figure 3-15 UART signal connection 2 Note: The level conversion circuit is not suitable for applications with baud rate over 460 Kbps. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide 41/70...
Data link establishment High Sleep Voice call The reference circuit of network indicator interface of MC610 series modules is shown in the following figure: Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide...
Figure 3-16 Reference design diagram of network indicator for MC610 series modules 3.8 Low Power Mode 3.8.1 Sleep Mode 3.8.1.1 Only UART Port Data Communication Between AP and Module The sleep mode can be activated by module by the following ways: The ATS24 command makes the module to sleep, and the wake-up keeping time depends on </value>...
X=1 --- level wakeup, WAKEUP_IN indicates that sleep is not allowed at low level; X=2 --- level wakeup, WAKEUP_IN indicates that sleep is not allowed at high level. For details of the sleep mode, see FIBOCOM MC610 Series AT Commands. 3.9 ADC Function MC610 provides 4-channel analog-to-digital converter interface, 11 bits.
SPK supports Class-D and CLASS-AB output modes, Class-D mode gain level is 0/1.5/3 dB, and Class-AB mode gain level is -3/0/1.16 dB (3-bit programmable gain). Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide...
900 MHz, and 10 pF capacitor is used to filter high frequency interference when working at 1,800 MHz. If the capacitor is not added, TDD noise may be Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide...
Differential audio routes must follow the wiring rules for differential signals. 3.10.3 Handset Interface Circuit Figure 3-17 Reference circuit of SPK output Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide 47/70...
CAMERA MIPI data D0 positive terminal; CSI_D0P CAM_SCK SPI CAM serial clock signal CAMERA MIPI clock CLK negative terminal; CSI_CKN CAM_RSTL SPI CAM reset signal Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide 48/70...
I2C_SCL0 CAMERA I2C clock signal Note: For the detailed design of CAMERA, see the latest MC610 Series Reference Design. 3.12 LCD Interface MC610 OPEN can support SPI LCD interface screen. The following table shows the pin description of the LCD interface:...
AWS-1 1700 LTE FDD 1710 - 1780 2110 - 2180 4.2 RF Output Power of MC610 The RF output power of MC610 series modules is shown in the following table. Table 4-2 Output power Mode Band Tx Power (dBm) Note GSM 850 33±2...
Band 5 -98.5 10MHz Band width Band 7 10MHz Band width Band 8 -98.5 10MHz Band width Band 28 -98.5 10MHz Band width Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide 51/70...
4.5 RF PCB Design 4.5.1 Antenna RF Connector The antenna of the MC610 series modules is led from bonding pads. It is recommended that customers use the U.FL-R-SMT-1 antenna connector and use the matching RF adapter lines. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved.
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The ground around the antenna strengthens the connection with the main ground. Note: Refer to FIBOCOM Design Guide_RF Antenna for detailed design. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide 53/70...
Suggestions: for example, LCD, CP, FPC wiring, audio circuit, power supply part should be as far away from the antenna as possible, and the corresponding isolation and shielding, Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide...
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Antenna Index Requirements Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide 55/70...
There is no integrated WiFi filter in the module mc610. When WiFi function is required, filter design should be added externally. Refer to the following figure: Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide...
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Figure 4-2 Design of WiFi reference circuit Note: WiFi only supports WIFI-SCAN, BT only supports BLE. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide 57/70...
2.0/3.2V 5.2 Ambient Temperature Range MC610 series modules are recommended to work at - 30 - + 75°C. It is suggested that the temperature control measures should be considered in the application end under the harsh environment. At the same time, the limited working temperature range of the module is provided.
The temperature Is +90 ± 3°C, and the Power OFF state lasts for low-temperature storage test 24 ours Temperature impact test In the Power OFF state, 24 cycles shall be carried out under - Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide 59/70...
Insert and pull the RF antenna interface cable for 30 times 5.5 ESD Characterization In the design of MC610 series modules, ESD problems have been considered and ESD protection has been done. However, ESD problems may occur during transportation and secondary development.
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Contact Discharge ±15KV ±8KV Antenna interface ±15KV ±8KV Other interfaces ±1KV ±0.5KV Note: The data in the above table are tested on ADP-MC610-LA-00. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide 61/70...
6 Structural Specification 6.1 Product Appearance The appearance of MC610 series modules is shown in the figure: Figure 6-1 Module product appearance (top) Figure 6-2 Module product appearance (bottom) Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved.
The structure size of MC610 series modules is shown in the following figure: Figure 6-3 Structural dimension drawing (unit: mm) 6.3 SMT Paster Please refer to FIBOCOM MC610 Series SMT Design Guide for module steel mesh design, solder paste and furnace temperature control. 6.4 Packaging...
If not, a second label must be placed on the outside of the final device that contains the following text: “Contains FCC ID: ZMOMC610LA”. The FCC ID can be used only when all FCC compliance requirements are met. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide 64/70...
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RF module in the user’s manual of the end product which integrates this module. The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide 65/70...
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Part 15 Subpart B compliance testing with the modular transmitter installed. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide...
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This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide 67/70...
Secondary Cell for CA Printed Circuit Board Radio Frequency RHCP Right Hand Circularly Polarized RMS Root Mean Square Real Time Clock Receive Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide 68/70...
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Maximum Output High Level Voltage Value VOHmin Minimum Output High Level Voltage Value VOLmax Maximum Output Low Level Voltage Value VOLmin Minimum Output Low Level Voltage Value Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide 69/70...
VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio WCDMA Wideband Code Division Multiple Access 8.2 Contact Company website: http://www.fibocom.com.cn/ Tel: +86 755-26733555 Fax: +86 755-26520841 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FIBOCOM MC610 Series Hardware Guide 70/70...
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