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Applicability Type Product Model Description Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FM160-NA Hardware Guide 2/27...
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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. FM160-NA Hardware Guide 3/27...
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Change History Version Author Update Date Remark V1.0.0 Emily Su 2022-02-28 Initial version Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FM160-NA Hardware Guide 4/27...
2 Overview 2.1 Introduction The FM160 series module is a 5G module which supports NSA and SA network architectures. The FM160 integrates core devices such as Baseband, Memory, PMU, Transceiver, and PA. It supports 5G NR Sub6, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, long-distance communication modes. Supports uplink 2×2 MIMO and downlink 4×4 MIMO multi-antenna configuration in SA mode.
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One set of I2C interface, data transmission rate up to 400Kbit/s ADCs A/D conversion channel , Voltage Range: 0~1.45V Software Firmware update USB/PCIe/FOTA Operating System Linux/Android/Windows Note: Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FM160-NA Hardware Guide 7/27...
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1. When temperature keeps in the range of -30~75°C, the module can work normally. Module performance meets the 3GPP specifications. 2. When temperature keeps in the range of -40~85°C, module performance may be slightly out of 3GPP specifications. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FM160-NA Hardware Guide 8/27...
The application framework below shows the main hardware functions of the FM160 module: Baseband RF transceiver Memory Peripheral interface Figure 2-1 Hardware block diagram Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FM160-NA Hardware Guide 9/27...
LTE: B5/12/13/29(SDL)/71 (Main TX) NR: n5/12/14/71 617-960 LTE : 48 ANT3 1427-2690 NR : n48/77 3300-4200 MIMO PRX LTE : B2/4/30/41/66 NR : n2/25/30/41/66/70 Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FM160-NA Hardware Guide 10/27...
Important Note notice that any deviation(s) from the defined parameters of the antenna trace, as described by the instructions, require that the host product manufacturer must notify to Fibocom Wireless Inc. that they wish to change the antenna trace design. In this case, a Class II permissive change application is required to be filed by the USI, or the host manufacturer can take responsibility through the change in FCC ID (new application) procedure followed by a Class II permissive change application.
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FM160-NA Hardware Guide 12/27...
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement." Radiation Exposure Statement Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FM160-NA Hardware Guide 13/27...
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In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re- evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate Canada authorization. NOTE IMPORTANTE: Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FM160-NA Hardware Guide 14/27...
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RF dans le manuel de l'utilisateur du produit final qui intègre ce module. Le manuel de l'utilisateur final doit inclure toutes les informations réglementaires requises et avertissements comme indiqué dans ce manuel. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FM160-NA Hardware Guide 15/27...
Internal 390KΩ resistor. USB D+ USB 2.0 Data+ 0.3V-3V Disable flight mode of WWAN W_DISABLE1# 3.3V/1.8V module, active low USB D- USB 2.0 Data– 0.3V-3V Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FM160-NA Hardware Guide 18/27...
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I2S Serial receive data 1.8V WOWWAN# Wake up host 1.8V I2S_TX I2S Serial transmit data 1.8V Dynamic power control for SAR interrupt detection, active low, 3.3V/1.8V Reserved Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FM160-NA Hardware Guide 19/27...
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UIM1_PWR PO - SIM card 1 power supply, 3V/1.8V 1.8V/3V Positive end of USB super speed USB_SS-RX+ 1.8V data receiving Power Supply Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FM160-NA Hardware Guide 20/27...
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Device requests a PCIe reference clock to transmit data. It is also CLKREQ# 3.3V/1.8V used by L1 power management status mechanism. Host or device Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FM160-NA Hardware Guide 21/27...
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A high level is output to disable 5 GHz WLAN LNAs when n79 LAA_TX_EN 1.8V transmitting power exceeds TBD WLAN_TX_EN 1.8V A high level on this pin disables Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FM160-NA Hardware Guide 22/27...
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SIM card available Module reset, pulled up through RESET# 3.3V/1.8V 390KΩ internal resistor, active low. 1.8V FORCE_USB_BO After the pin is pulled up to 1.8V Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FM160-NA Hardware Guide 23/27...
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USB_SS interface type Reset Value: The initial status after module reset, not the status when working. H: High Level L: Low Level Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FM160-NA Hardware Guide 24/27...
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2. All interfaces that support 3.3V voltage are based on the input voltage of +3.3V power supply. When the input voltage range of the power supply changes from 3.135V to 4.4V, the corresponding interface voltage changes accordingly. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FM160-NA Hardware Guide 25/27...
The appearance of the FM160 module product is as shown: Figure 4-1 Module product appearance 4.2 Dimension of Structure The structural dimensions of the FM160 module are shown in the figure: Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FM160-NA Hardware Guide 26/27...
Note: The module is a precision electronic product, and may suffer permanent damage if no correct electrostatic protection measures are taken. Reproduction forbidden without Fibocom Wireless Inc. written authorization - All rights reserved. FM160-NA Hardware Guide 27/27...
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