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Hardware User Guide LTE Cat.1 Module Issue 2.8 Date 2023-03-16...
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THIS GUIDE PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUSTOMERS TO DESIGN THEIR APPLICATIONS. PLEASE FOLLOW THE RULES AND PARAMETERS IN THIS GUIDE TO DESIGN AND COMMISSION. NEOWAY WILL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY OF BODILY HURT OR ASSET LOSS CAUSED BY IMPROPER OPERATIONS. THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE DUE TO PRODUCT VERSION UPDATE OR OTHER REASONS.
About This Document Scope This document is applicable to the N58 series. It describes N58 information and functional interface characteristics, and provides a reference design for each functional interface. The reference design in this document is for reference only, and user applications must be designed according to actual scenarios and conditions.
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2021-09 Added chapter 3 "Refference Standards" to describe Wu Yongqiang ⚫ the reference standards of the N58 module design. Added the VCC_GNSS_BIAS pin description of the ⚫ N58 module with the GNSS function. Updated the N58 module startup, shutdown, and ⚫...
Chapter 2 About N58 2 About N58 N58 is a 4G industrial-grade module developed based on UNISOC UIS8910DM platform, with external dimensions of (30.00± 0.10) mm × (28.00± 0.10) mm × (2.50± 0.15) mm. The module provides connectivity on GSM, FDD-LTE (Cat 1) and TDD-LTE (Cat 1) networks. It provides various hardware...
Chapter 4 Pin Definitions 4 Pin Definitions N58 series modules are equipped with 192 pads, which are introduced in LGA (100 pins) + LCC (92 pins) package. Available functional interfaces include: Power supply, USB, USIM, UART, ADC, I2C, SDIO, etc.
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Chapter 4 Pin Definitions NET_LIGHT Network indication control Leave this pin open if unused. Timing precision is less than 30 ns. 1PPS GNSS timing output This function is only for the N58 module with GNSS. Keypad interface KEYOUT3 Key output KEYOUT2 Key output...
Chapter 5 Application Interfaces 5 Application Interfaces N58 provides interfaces for control, communications, peripherals, audio, display, RF and other functions to meet the requirements of different product application scenarios. This chapter describes how to design each interface and provides reference designs and guidelines.
Note that, if there is an instantaneous high current, the above characteristics will lead to unstable operating voltage of the module, and even damage the module. The power supply design of the N58 module depends on the input voltage of power supply. There are three power input types: 3.4 V - 4.2 V power input (typical value: 3.8 V, provided by a battery)
Leave this pin open if unused. 5.2.1 RESET_N N58 can be reset with the RESET_N pin. When the module is in power-on mode, inputting a negative pulse for more than 50 ms to RESET_N can reset the module. The RESET_N pin is pulled up through a 20 kΩ...
Active UART 5.2.2 PWRKEY_N Turning on the N58 module can be done in three different ways, which can be selected according to specific application scenarios. If necessary, please contact Neoway for confirmation. N58 allows startup by the following methods: Figure 5-9 shows the reference design of push-button startup ⚫...
N58 Hardware User Guide Chapter 5 Application Interfaces Figure 5-13 Hardware shutdown process of N58 VBAT T>2s PWRKEY_N Active Inactive UART module shut down software command. Please refer Neoway_N58_AT_Commands_Manual for details. 5.2.3 SLEEP The SLEEP pin is used to control sleep mode of the module and needs to be used together with the AT command.
N58 Module 5.3 Peripheral Interfaces N58 provides a variety of peripheral interfaces. In all reference designs in this section, the I/O direction indicated by the module peripheral interface pin name is based on the module, while the peripheral pin naming is based on the peripheral component itself.
USB ID pin Leave this pin open if unused. N58 can implement program download, data communications, and debugging through the USB interface. Only slave mode is supported for USB of the module, which can be used as required. The recommended USB connection circuit is shown in Figure 5-18.
For module debugging only. UART3_TXD UART data output N58 provides three UART interfaces, two of which support hardware flow control. They support 1.8 V level and baud rates up to 921600 bps. The following figure shows recommended design of the interface.
USIM2_DET USIM2 detection N58 provides two USIM card interfaces, which support dual-SIM single-standby, and the card 1 takes precedence by default. Both 1.8 V and 3.0 V SIM types are supported: activation and deactivation with an automatic voltage switch from 1.8 V to 3.0 V is implemented. The reference schematic diagram of the USIM card interface is shown in Figure 5-23 and Figure 5-24.
⚫ capacitance value should be not more than 10 pF. They can be unmounted by default. N58 supports USIM card detection, and USIM_DET is a 1.8 V interrupt pin. The USIM detection ⚫ circuit works by checking the level of the voltage across the USIM_DET pin before and after a USIM card is inserted.
I2C_SCL I2C clock resistor. N58 provides one 1.8 V I2C interface, supporting only master mode and speed rates up to 3.4 Mbps. Figure 5-28 shows the reference design of the I2C interface. Figure 5-28 Reference design of I2C interface VDD_1P8 1.8kΩ...
Class D: 800 mW @ 4.2 V, with a 8 Ω load. N58 can be designed with internal power amplifier or external power amplifier, and the recommended reference designs are as follows: Reference Design of Audio interface with Internal Power Amplifier...
Chapter 5 Application Interfaces 5.5 Video Interfaces 5.5.1 LCD N58 provides an LCD-dedicated SPI interface, supporting frame rates up to QVGA @ 30fps for LCD display. The following shows the LCD interface pin description. Table 5-1 LCD interface description Signal...
USB_BOOT Emergency download pin N58 provides a USB_BOOT pin, which is used to enter the emergency download mode. After the USB_BOOT pin is pulled up to VDD_1P8 before the module is powered up, the module can enter the emergency download mode when it is powered on. This method is used as an emergency solution for product startup failure or malfunction.
N58 Hardware User Guide Chapter 5 Application Interfaces 5.6.8 Keypad N58 supports a 4x3 matrix keypad. The following shows the pin definitions. Signal Pin SN Function description Remarks KEYOUT3 Key output Leave this pin open if unused. KEYOUT2 Key output Leave this pin open if unused.
1PPS output waveform is shown in Figure 5-38. Figure 5-38 Schematic diagram of 1PPS output waveform For the N58 module versions without GNSS, the 1PPS pin can be used as ADC pin. The detectable voltage range is 0.1 V - VBAT with a 12-bit ADC precision.
Reference design of passive GNSS antenna After the GNSS antenna receives the GNSS satellite signal, it is transmitted to the ANT_GNSS pin of the N58 module through the PCB traces. The following figure shows a reference design of the passive GNSS antenna.
N58 Hardware User Guide Chapter 7 RF Characteristics 7 RF Characteristics N58 provides data connectivity on GSM, FDD-LTE (Cat 1), TDD-LTE (Cat 1) networks. It supports Wi- Fi positioning, BT/BLE wireless connection, and optional GNSS. This chapter introduces the RF characteristics of N58.
N58 module labels are laser-engraved and can withstand high temperatures of up to 260°C. There are two types of the N58 labels: the label with CMIIT ID is applicable to China, and the label without CMIIT ID is applicable to countries or regions outside China.
N58 Hardware User Guide Chapter 8 Mechanical Characteristics processing methods to ensure the dryness of the product and prolong its service life. 8.3.1 Reel Neoway modules are delivered as reeled tapes as shown below: N58 module Tape Dimensions ITEM 44.0 28.7...
The baking conditions depend on the moisture degree. It is recommended to bake the module at temperatures higher than 120 degrees for more than 12 hours. Do not bake Neoway modules while contained in a tape and rolled up in reels. For baking, place modules individually onto the oven tray.
9.2 Application PCB Package N58 is equipped with 192 pads which are introduced in 100-pin LCC + 92-pin LGA package. Only GND via-holes and copper pouring are allowed in the shaded area " ” of the PCB package to ensure ⚫...
45 seconds and the peak temperature does not exceed 240°C. 9.5 Oven Temperature Profile Neoway will not provide warranties for temperature-sensitive element abnormalities caused by improper temperature control. Thin or long PCB might bend during SMT. So, use loading tools during the SMT and reflow soldering process to avoid poor solder joint caused by PCB bending.
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