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SG560D Series Hardware Design Smart Module Series Version: 1.1 Date: 2023-02-10 Status: Released...
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Smart 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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Except as otherwise set forth herein, nothing in this document shall be construed as conferring any rights to use any trademark, trade name or name, abbreviation, or counterfeit product thereof owned by Quectel or any third party in advertising, publicity, or other aspects.
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.
Smart Module Series About the Document Revision History Version Date Author Description Xiaomeng GUO/ 2022-05-13 Creation of the document Chris ZHANG Xiaomeng GUO/ 2022-06-22 First official release Chris ZHANG 1. Added n3, n5, and n8 for SG560D-CN (Table 3, Table 6, Table 36, Table38, Table 42 and Table 56).
Smart Module Series Contents Safety Information ............................ 3 About the Document ..........................4 Contents ..............................5 Table Index ............................... 8 Figure Index ............................10 Introduction ............................. 12 1.1. Special Mark ......................... 16 Product Overview ..........................17 2.1. Frequency Bands and Functions ..................17 2.2.
Smart Module Series Introduction This document defines the SG560D series module and describes its air interfaces and hardware interfaces which are connected to your applications. With this document, you can quickly understand module interface specifications, electrical and mechanical details, as well as other related information of the module. The document, coupled with application notes and user guides, makes it easy to design and set up mobile applications with the module.
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6875~7125 MHz: 2.20dBi • The product is provided with an approved antenna. Use only supplied or approved antenna by Quectel. Any changes or modifications to the Antenna may void the regulatory approvals obtained for the product. • Host device must comply with FCC Part 15 antenna requirements •...
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Smart Module Series and the FCC ID. The final host / module combination may also need to be evaluated against the FCC Part 15B criteria for unintentional radiators in order to be properly authorized for operation as a Part 15 digital device. The user’s manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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Smart Module Series two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device." or "Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : 1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;...
Smart Module Series flying above 10,000 ft. Avertissement: Utilisation limité e à l’inté rieur seulement; Utilisation interdite à bord de plateformes de forage pé trolier, de voitures, de trains, de bateaux et d’aéronefs, sauf à bord d’un gros aéronef volant à plus de 10 000 pieds d’altitude Enclosure Requirements: Host devices containing the SG560D-WF module and operating in the 5.925-7.125 GHz is prohibited from having a weatherized enclosure.
M2M applications, such as smart gateway, CPE, MiFi, MID, PND, POS, router, multimedia terminal, smart phone, digital signage, industrial PDA. Related information and details are listed in the table below: Table 2: Brief Introduction of the Module SG560D Series Packaging Pin Number Dimensions (42.5 ±0.2) mm ×...
Smart Module Series n41/n77/n78 B1/B3/B5/B8 B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28/B32 B34/B38/B39/B40/B41 B38/B39/B40/B41/B42 B1/B5/B8 B1/B5/B8 EGSM900/DCS1800 GPS/GLONASS/BDS/Galileo/Nav GPS/GLONASS/BDS/Galileo/NavI IC/SBAS/QZSS; L1 + L5 C/SBAS/QZSS; L1 + L5 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2 (BR/EDR + BLE) Bluetooth 5.2 (BR/EDR + BLE) (BR/EDR + BLE) 2.2. Key Features Table 4: Key Features Parameter Details...
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Smart Module Series Operating System Android 12 ⚫ Supply voltage: 3.55–4.4 V Power Supply ⚫ Typical supply voltage: 4.0 V ⚫ Text and PDU mode ⚫ Point-to-point MO and MT ⚫ SMS cell broadcast ⚫ SMS storage: ME by default ⚫...
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Smart Module Series 480 Mbps ⚫ Only support host mode (external VBUS power supply is needed) ⚫ Supports DisplayPort 1.4 function through USB0_SS1 and USB0_SS2 DisplayPort Interface ⚫ Supports up to 4K (3840 × 2160) @ 60 fps ⚫ USB 3.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 can work concurrently PCIe Interface Supports 2-lane PCIe Gen 3, up to 8 Gbps ⚫...
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Smart Module Series ⚫ ANT_WIFI/BT, ANT_WIFI_MIMO(SG560D-WF) ⚫ Class 4 (33 dBm ± 2 dB) for EGSM900 ⚫ Class 1 (30 dBm ± 2 dB) for DCS1800 ⚫ Class E2 (27 dBm ±3 dB) for EGSM900 8 -PSK ⚫ Class E2 (26 dBm ±3 dB) for DCS1800 8 -PSK ⚫...
Smart Module Series ⚫ DC-HSDPA: Max. 42 Mbps (DL) ⚫ HSUPA: Max. 5.76 Mbps (UL) ⚫ WCDMA: Max. 384 kbps (DL)/ 384 kbps (UL) ⚫ Class 4 (33 dBm ±2 dB) for EGSM 900 ⚫ Class 1 (30 dBm ± 2 dB) for DCS1800 ⚫...
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Smart Module Series - Touch Panel Interface - Camera (MIPI) Interfaces - Sensor Interfaces - Emergency Download Interface - PCIe Interface - NFC Interface* NOTE For SG560D-EU, the I/O directions of ANT1 and ANT2 are analog input/output. For SG560D-CN, the I/O directions of ANT1 and ANT2 are analog input.
Smart Module Series 2.5. Pin Description The following table shows the DC characteristics and pin descriptions. Table 5: I/O Parameters Definition Type Description Analog Input Analog Input/Output Analog Output Digital Input Digital Input/Output Digital Output Open Drain Power Input Power Input/Output Power Output Table 6: Pin Description Power Supply...
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Smart Module Series When using it, it is recommended to add 1–4.7 μF 3.0 V output Vnom = 3.0 V LDO7C_3V0 (3.0 V output for bypass capacitors max = 600 mA sensors and TP) with a total capacitance not exceeding 18.8 μF. When using it, it is recommended to 2.8 V output...
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Smart Module Series to add 1–4 μF bypass capacitors 1.8 V output Vnom = 1.8 V LDO2C_1V8 with a total (reserved power) max = 150 mA capacitance not exceeding 4 μF. Vmin = 2.0 V Power supply for VRTC Vnom = 3.0 V Vmax = 3.25 V 6, 8–10, 12, 13, 22, 23, 32, 34, 35, 37, 39, 46, 47, 56–58, 76–78, 81–85, 87–91, 93, 96, 97, 100, 101, 105, 108, 114, 115, 118, 125, 127, 129, 132, 143, 146, 171, 179, 182,...
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Smart Module Series USB Interfaces Pin Name Pin No. Description DC Characteristics Comment USB/charger insertion detection; The maximum Vmax = 12.6 V Charging power output current in USB_VBUS 429–432 Vmin = 3.7 V input; OTG mode is Vnom = 5.0 V Power output for 1.5 A.
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Smart Module Series dedicated boost converter. When Micro-USB USB Type-C detect mode is used, this USB0_CC1 pin can be used as USB_ID. USB Type-C detect USB0_CC2 When USB Type-C mode is used, connect it to SS_DIR_OUT. When Micro-USB USB_PHY_PS CC status detection mode is used, this pin should be connected to the...
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Smart Module Series LCD MIPI lane 2 DSI_LN2_N data (-) LCD MIPI lane 3 DSI_LN3_P data (+) LCD MIPI lane 3 DSI_LN3_N data (-) LCD_TE LCD tearing effect 1.8 V External pull-up is LCD_RST LCD reset not required. Camera Interfaces Pin Name Pin No.
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Smart Module Series MIPI CSI1 lane 0 CSI1_LN0_N data (-) MIPI CSI1 lane 1 CSI1_LN1_P data (+) MIPI CSI1 lane 1 CSI1_LN1_N data (-) MIPI CSI1 lane 2 CSI1_LN2_P data (+) MIPI CSI1 lane 2 CSI1_LN2_N data (-) MIPI CSI1 lane 3 CSI1_LN3_P data (+) MIPI CSI1 lane 3...
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Smart Module Series differential CSI3_CLK_N MIPI CSI3 clock (-) impedance of MIPI CSI3 lane 0 85 Ω. CSI3_LN0_P data (+) MIPI CSI3 lane 0 CSI3_LN0_N data (-) MIPI CSI3 lane 1 CSI3_LN1_P data (+) MIPI CSI3 lane 1 CSI3_LN1_N data (-) MIPI CSI3 lane 2 CSI3_LN2_P data (+)
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Smart Module Series Either 1.8 V or 2.95 V (U)SIM card is supported and can be identified automatically by Vmin = 1.65 V the module. (U)SIM1 card USIM1_VDD Vmax = 3.05 V When using it, it is power supply Imax = 150 mA recommended to add bypass capacitors with a...
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Smart Module Series Pull it up to USIM2_VDD with USIM2_DATA (U)SIM2 card data an external 20 kΩ resistor. 1.8/2.95 V USIM2_CLK (U)SIM2 card clock USIM2_RST (U)SIM2 card reset Active low. Pull it up to 1.8 V externally. If not used, keep it (U)SIM2 card unconnected.
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Smart Module Series power supply; max = 150 mA pull-up. When 1.8/2.95 V output using it, it is recommended to add 1–3 μF bypass capacitors with a total capacitance not exceeding 3 μF. UART Interfaces Pin Name Pin No. Description DC Characteristics Comment Debug UART...
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Smart Module Series I2C clock of camera CCI_I2C_SCL1 I2C data of camera CCI_I2C_SDA0 I2C clock of camera CCI_I2C_SCL0 I2S Interfaces Pin Name Pin No. Description DC Characteristics Comment MI2S_MCLK I2S master clock MI2S_SCLK I2S serial clock MI2S_WS I2S word select MI2S_DATA0 I2S data channel 0 MI2S_DATA1...
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Smart Module Series LPI digital MIC3 LPI_DMIC3_CLK clock LPI digital MIC3 LPI_DMIC3_DATA data TP Interface Pin Name Pin No. Description DC Characteristics Comment TP_RST TP reset TP_INT TP interrupt 1.8 V External 1.8 V TP_I2C_SCL TP I2C clock pull-up is required. If not used, keep TP_I2C_SDA TP I2C data...
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Smart Module Series RGB Interfaces Pin No. Pin No. Description DC Characteristics Comment RGB_BLU RGB light-blue RGB_GRN RGB light-green max = 12 mA RGB_RED RGB light-red Interface* Pin No. Pin No. Description DC Characteristics Comment NFC_CLK NFC clock NFC_CLK_REQ NFC clock request NFC download NFC_DWL_REQ control request...
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Smart Module Series Pin No. Pin No. Description DC Characteristics Comment GPIO_6 GPIO_7 Wakeup. GPIO_8 GPIO_9 GPIO_12 Wakeup. GPIO_13 Do not pull it up GPIO_14 during startup Do not pull it up GPIO_15 during startup. Wakeup. GPIO_16 Wakeup. GPIO_17 GPIO_18 General-purpose 1.8 V input/output...
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Smart Module Series GPIO_61 GPIO_62 Do not pull it up GPIO_63 during startup. GPIO_68 Wakeup. Do not pull it up GPIO_93 during startup. Wakeup. GPIO_105 GPIO_106 GPIO_107 GPIO_108 GPIO_165 GPIO_166 GPIO_158 Wakeup. RF Antenna Interface Pin No. Pin No. Description DC Characteristics Comment SG560D-CN:...
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Smart Module Series (n1/n41/n78/n79 DRX MIMO) & LTE (B1/B41 DRX MIMO) SG560D-EU: NR MHB PRX MIMO + n28 TRX0 LTE MHB PRX MIMO + B28 TRX0 SG560D-CN: 5G NR (n1 PRX MIMO, n41/n78/n79 TRX0) & LTE (B1/B41 PRX MIMO) SG560D-EU: NR LB DRX ANT3 NR MHB (TX1 +...
346, 347, 355, 383, 391, 395, 415, 422, 423, 581–591, 608–610, 613–618, 625, 627–636 2.6. EVB Kit To help you develop applications with the module, Quectel supplies an evaluation board with accessories to control or test the module. For more details, see document [1]. SG560D_Series_Hardware_Design...
3.1. Power Supply 3.1.1. Power Supply Pins SG560D series module provides five VBAT pins, which are dedicated for connection to external power supply. The power supply range of the module is 3.55–4.4 V, and the recommended value is 4.0 V.
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Battery ID detect unconnected. SG560D series module supports battery temperature detection in the condition that the battery integrates a thermistor (100 kΩ ±1 % NTC thermistor with a B-constant of 4250 kΩ ±1 % by default) and the thermistor is connected to BAT_THERM. If BAT_THERM is not connected, there will be malfunctions such as battery charging failure, battery level display error.
Smart Module Series A reference design for the battery charging circuit is shown below. Adapter or USB USB_VBUS BAT_P BAT_M VBAT VBAT BAT_ID BAT_ID BAT_THERM 100 K 100 μF 4.7 μF 33 pF 10 pF 100 nF SG560D Battery Figure 2: Reference Circuit for Battery Charging Circuit Mobile devices such as mobile phones and handheld POS systems are powered by batteries.
Smart Module Series The following figure illustrates a reference design for +5 V input power source. DC_IN VBAT 220K 100 nF 470 μF 470R 470 μF 100 nF 100K Figure 3: Reference Circuit of Power Supply 3.1.4. Requirements for Voltage Stability The recommended power supply value of the module is 4 V.
Smart Module Series In addition, in order to get a stable power source, it is suggested to use a TVS diode and place it as close to the VBAT pins as possible to enhance surge protection. The following figure shows the structure of the power supply.
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Smart Module Series Another way to control the PWRKEY pin is to use a button directly. When you press the button, electrostatic strike may be generated from finger. Therefore, you must place a TVS component nearby the button for ESD protection. Additionally, a 1 kΩ resistor is connected in series to PWRKEY for ESD protection.
Smart Module Series 3.3. Turn Off/Restart The module can be turned off by driving the PWRKEY pin low for at least 3 s. If the PWRKEY pin is pulled low for at least 3 s, you can choose to turn off the module in the prompt window popped up. It is also possible to restart the module by driving the PWRKEY pin low for at least 8 s.
Smart Module Series VRTC Core Large Capacitance Capacitor Module Figure 11: RTC Powered by Capacitor ⚫ If RTC fails, the module can synchronize time through the network after being powering up. ⚫ The recommended input voltage range for VRTC is 2.0–3.25 V and the recommended typical value is 3.0 V.
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Smart Module Series Keep on. When using it, it is recommended to add 1.8 V output 1–4.7 μF bypass LDO18B_1V8 (1.8 V output for I/O pull-up) capacitors with a total capacitance not exceeding 14.1 μF. When using it, it is recommended to add 1–4.7 μF bypass 1.8 V output...
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Smart Module Series exceeding 3 μF. When using it, it is recommended to add 1–4.7 μF bypass SD_LDO9C Power supply for SD card capacitors with a total capacitance not exceeding 18.8 μF. Only for SD card pull-up. When using it, it is recommended to add 1–3 μF bypass SD_LDO6C SD card pull-up power supply...
Application Interfaces 4.1. USB Interfaces SG560D series module provides two USB interfaces: USB0 and USB1. USB0 complies with USB 3.1 Gen1 and USB 2.0 specifications and supports USB OTG. USB1 complies with USB 2.0 specification and only supports host mode. The module supports SuperSpeed (5 Gbps) for USB 3.1, and supports high-speed (480 Mbps), full-speed (12 Mbps) and low-speed (1.5 Mbps) for USB 2.0.
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Smart Module Series USB 3.1 channel 2 SuperSpeed USB0_SS2_TX_P transmit (+) USB 3.1 channel 2 SuperSpeed USB0_SS2_TX_M transmit (-) USB 3.1 channel 2 SuperSpeed USB0_SS2_RX_P receive (+) USB 3.1 channel 2 SuperSpeed USB0_SS2_RX_M receive (-) Externally connected to USB_VCONN Power supply for E-Mark cables VPH_PWR or dedicated boost converter.
Smart Module Series 4.1.1.3. DisplayPort Mode SG560D series module supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is implemented through USB Type-C interface and supports 4-lane interface with a resolution of 4K @ 60 fps. Pin mapping between USB Type-C interface and DisplayPort interface is defined as follows.
Smart Module Series traces is forbidden. Isolation between USB 3.1 signals and RF signals should be more than 90 dB. Otherwise, the RF signals will be seriously affected. ⚫ Ensure the trace length difference between TX_P and TX_M, as well as RX_P and RX_M of USB 3.1 does not exceed 0.7 mm.
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Smart Module Series Active low. Pull it up to 1.8 V externally. If not used, keep it (U)SIM1 card hot-swap USIM1_DET unconnected. detect Disabled by default, and can be enabled via software configuration. Either 1.8 V or 2.95 V (U)SIM card is supported and can be identified automatically by the...
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Smart Module Series The following figure shows a reference design for (U)SIM interface with an 8-pin (U)SIM card connector. LDO18B_1V8 (U)SIM Card Connector 100 n F 100K USIM_ VDD USIM_ RST 22 R Module USIM_ CLK 22 R USIM_ DET USIM_ DATA 22 R 22 pF...
Smart Module Series ⚫ To offer good ESD protection, it is recommended to add a TVS diode array with a parasitic capacitance not exceeding 50 pF. The 22 Ω resistors should be added in series between the module and the (U)SIM card to facilitate debugging. Add 22 pF capacitors parallel on USIM_DATA, USIM_CLK and USIM_RST signal traces to filter RF interference, and place them as close to the (U)SIM card connector as possible.
Smart Module Series SD_CMD 49.16 SD_DATA0 49.46 SD_DATA1 49.79 SD_DATA2 49.42 SD_DATA3 49.64 4.4. GPIO Interfaces The module has abundant GPIO interfaces with power domain of 1.8 V. The pin definition is listed below. Table 18: Pin Definition of GPIO Interfaces Pin Name Pin No.
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Smart Module Series GPIO_32 GPIO_33 GPIO_34 Wakeup. GPIO_35 GPIO_42 GPIO_43 GPIO_44 Wakeup. GPIO_45 GPIO_46 GPIO_47 Wakeup. GPIO_61 GPIO_62 Do not pull it up GPIO_63 during startup. GPIO_68 Wakeup. Do not pull it up GPIO_93 during startup; Wakeup. GPIO_105 GPIO_106 GPIO_107 GPIO_108 GPIO_165 GPIO_166...
Smart Module Series 4.5. UART Interfaces The module supports up to eleven groups of UART interfaces. Two of them are default configurations, see Table 19 for details. Nine of them can be multiplexed from other interfaces, see Table 23 for details. Two default UART interfaces are: ⚫...
Smart Module Series A level translator and an RS-232 level-shifting chip are recommended to be added between the module and PC, as shown below. 1.8 V 3.3 V VCCA VCCB TXD_3.3V UART_TXD TXD_1.8V DIN1 DOUT1 RTS_3.3V UART_RTS RTS_1.8V DIN2 DOUT2 DIN3 DOUT3 DIN4...
Smart Module Series LPI_SENSOR_I2C1_ them unconnected. I2C data 1 for external sensor 1.8 V power domain. LPI_SENSOR_I2C1_ I2C clock 1 for external sensor LPI_SENSOR_I2C2_ I2C data 2 for external sensor LPI_SENSOR_I2C2_ I2C clock 2 for external sensor TP_I2C_SCL TP I2C clock TP_I2C_SDA TP I2C data NFC_I2C_SDA...
Smart Module Series SPI_MOSI SPI master-out slave-in 4.8. I2S Interfaces The module supports up to five groups of I2S interfaces. Two of them are default configurations, see Table 22 for details. Three of them can be multiplexed from other interfaces, see Table 25 for details. Table 22: Pin Definition of I2S Interfaces Pin Name Pin No.
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Smart Module Series GPIO_63 GPIO_63 SPI16_CS2 UART_TXD GPIO_50 SPI16_CS3 NOTE The QUP SE channel can be used flexibly to support UART, SPI and I2C interfaces. Note that one QUP SE channel cannot support two protocols at the same time. For example, QUP0-SE0 cannot support UART and I2C at the same time.
Smart Module Series 4.11. LCM Interface The module provides one LCM interface based on MIPI_DSI standard. The interface supports one group of 4-lane high-speed differential data transmission with maximum speed rate of 2.5 Gbps/lane and supports FHD + (1200 × 2520 ) @144 fps. The pin definition of the LCM interface is shown below. Table 26: Pin Definition of LCM Interface Pin Name Pin No.
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Smart Module Series The following figure shows a reference design for LCM interface. LDO13C_2V8 LDO12C_1V8 LDO17B_1V8 LEDA LCM _ LED+ N M _0R LCM _LED- LEDK LCD_TE LPTE RESET LCD_ RST N M _0R LCD_ID NC (SDA-TP) NC (SCL-TP) NC (RST-TP) 1 μF 100 nF 1 μF...
Smart Module Series VPH_PWR LCM_LED+ Backlight LCM_LED- Driver PWM1 2.2 μF Module Figure 21: LCM External Backlight Driver Reference Circuit 4.12. Touch Panel Interface The module provides one group of I2C interface for connection with Touch Panel (TP), and provides the corresponding power supply and interrupt pins for TP.
Smart Module Series A reference design for TP interface is shown below. LDO7C_3V0 LDO18B_1V8 2.2K 2.2K SDA 1.8 V TP_I2C_SDA TP_I2C_SCL SCL 1.8 V RESET 1.8 V TP_RST INT 1.8 V TP_INT 4.7 μF 100 nF Module Figure 22: Reference Circuit for TP Interface 4.13.
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Smart Module Series a total VREG_L6P_1P8 DOVDD for cameras 0, 1, 2 and 3 capacitance not exceeding VREG_L7P_2P8 AVDD for camera 2 19 μF. CSI0_CLK_P MIPI CSI0 clock (+) CSI0_CLK_N MIPI CSI0 clock (-) CSI0_LN0_P MIPI CSI0 lane 0 data (+) CSI0_LN0_N MIPI CSI0 lane 0 data (-) Requires...
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Smart Module Series CAM1_RST Reset of camera 1 CSI2_CLK_P MIPI CSI2 clock (+) CSI2_CLK_N MIPI CSI2 clock (-) CSI2_LN0_P MIPI CSI2 lane 0 data (+) CSI2_LN0_N MIPI CSI2 lane 0 data (-) Requires CSI2_LN1_P MIPI CSI2 lane 1 data (+) differential impedance of CSI2_LN1_N...
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Smart Module Series The following is a reference circuit for dual-camera applications. VREG_L5P_2P8 AFVDD VREG_L4P_2P9 AVDD VREG_L2P_1P1 DVDD CAM0_RST VREG_L6P_1P8 DOVDD GPIO_12 CAM0_MCLK CCI_I2C_SDA0 CCI_I2C_SCL0 CSI0_LN3_P CSI0_LN3_N CSI0_LN2_P CSI0_LN2_N CSI0_LN1_P CSI0_LN1_N CSI0_LN0_P CSI0_LN0_N CSI0_CLK_P AVDD VREG_L3P_2P8 CSI0_CLK_N 2.2K VREG_L1P_1P05 DVDD DOVDD 2.2K CCI_I2C_SDA1...
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Smart Module Series The following is a reference circuit for tri-camera applications. VREG_L5P_2P8 AFVDD VREG_L4P_2P9 AVDD VREG_L2P_1P1 DVDD CAM0_RST VREG_L6P_1P8 DOVDD GPIO_12 CAM0_MCLK CCI_I2C_SDA0 CCI_I2C_SCL0 CSI0_LN3_P CSI0_LN3_N CSI0_LN2_P CSI0_LN2_N CSI0_LN1_P CSI0_LN1_N CSI0_LN0_P CSI0_LN0_N CSI0_CLK_P VREG_L3P_2P8 AVDD CSI0_CLK_N VREG_L1P_1P05 DVDD 2.2K DOVDD 2.2K CCI_I2C_SDA1...
Smart Module Series 4.13.1. MIPI Design Considerations ⚫ Special attention should be paid to the pin definition of LCM/camera connectors. Ensure that the module and the connectors are correctly connected. ⚫ MIPI are high speed signal lines, supporting maximum data rate of 2.5 Gbps/lane. The differential impedance should be controlled to 85 Ω.
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Smart Module Series 152.4 -3.5 < 150 Table 30: Relationship Between DSI Rate and Line Length (D-PHY) Data Rate Cable Length (mm) Cable Insertion Loss (dB) Line Length (mm) 76.2 -0.5 < 280 500 Mbps/Lane 152.4 -1.0 < 210 76.2 -0.7 <...
Smart Module Series 4.14. Sensor Interfaces The module supports communication with sensors via I2C interface, and supports various sensors such as acceleration sensor, gyroscopic sensor, compass, light sensor and temperature sensor. Table 32: Pin Definition of Sensor Interfaces Pin Name Pin No.
Smart Module Series 4.16. PCIe Interface The module provides one PCIe interface, which supports 2-lane PCIe Gen 3 with data rate up to 8 Gbps. Table 33: Pin Definition of PCIe Interface Pin Name Pin No. Description Comment PCIE1_REFCLK_P PCIe1 reference clock (+) PCIE1_REFCLK_M PCIe1 reference clock (-) PCIE1_RX0_P...
Smart Module Series RF Specifications Appropriate antenna type and design should be used with matched antenna parameters according to specific application. It is required to perform a comprehensive functional test for the RF design before mass production of terminal products. The entire content of this chapter is provided for illustration only. Analysis, evaluation and determination are still necessary when designing target products.
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Smart Module Series NR MHB PRX MIMO + n28 TRX0 ANT1 LTE MHB PRX MIMO + B28 TRX0 NR MHB DRX + n77/n78 DRX MIMO + n28 TRX1 ANT2 LTE MHB DRX + B42 DRX MIMO + B28 TRX1 WCDMA B1 DRX NR LB DRX NR MHB (TX1 + DRX MIMO) n5/n77/n78 TRX1...
Smart Module Series Other LTE bands 23 dBm ±2 dB (Class 3) < -40 dBm 5G NR HPUE bands 26 dBm +2/-3 dB (Class 2) < -40 dBm (n41/n78/n79) 5G NR Other 5G NR bands 23 dBm ±2 dB (Class 3) <...
Smart Module Series 5G NR TDD n78 (100 MHz) -87.2 -87.7 -93.5 -85.6 5.1.4. Reference Design of Cellular Antenna Interfaces The module provides four RF antenna interfaces for antenna connection. It is recommended to reserve a π-type matching circuit for better RF performance, and the π-type matching components (a capacitor-resistor-capacitor group) should be placed as close to the antenna as possible.
Smart Module Series NOTE Tracking sensitivity: the minimum GNSS signal power at which the module can maintain lock (keep positioning for at least 3 minutes continuously). Reacquisition sensitivity: the minimum GNSS signal power required for the module to maintain lock within 3 minutes after loss of lock.
Smart Module Series 5.3.1. Antenna Interface & Frequency Bands Table 47: Pin Definition of Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Interfaces Pin Name Pin No. Description ANT_WIFI/BT Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna interface ANT_WIFI_MIMO Wi-Fi MIMO antenna interface Table 48: Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Frequency Type Frequency Unit 2402–2482 Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5180–5825 5925-7125 Bluetooth 5.2 LE...
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Smart Module Series The following table lists the Wi-Fi transmitting and receiving performance of the module. Table 49: Wi-Fi Transmitting Performance Frequency Standard Rate Output 802.11b 1 Mbps 18 dBm ± 2.5 dB 802.11b 11 Mbps 16 dBm ±2.5 dB 802.11g 6 Mbps 18 dBm ±...
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Smart Module Series 802.11n HT40 MCS0 16.5 dBm ± 2.5 dB 802.11n HT40 MCS7 15.5 dBm ± 2.5 dB 802.11ac VHT20 MCS0 17 dBm ± 2.5 dB 802.11ac VHT20 MCS8 16 dBm ± 2.5 dB 802.11ac VHT40 MCS0 16.5 dBm ± 2.5 dB 802.11ac VHT40 MCS9 15.5 dBm ±...
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Smart Module Series 802.11ax HE160 MCS9 12.5 dBm ± 2.5 dB 802.11ax HE160 MCS11 11.5 dBm ± 2.5 dB 802.11ax HE160 MCS13 10.5 dBm ± 2.5 dB 802.11a 6 Mbps 8.5 dBm ± 2.5 dB 802.11a 54 Mbps 7.5 dBm ± 2.5 dB 802.11ax HE20 MCS0 8.5 dBm ±...
Smart Module Series NOTE The module conforms to the IEEE specifications. 5.3.3. Bluetooth Overview The module supports Bluetooth 5.2 (BR/EDR+BLE) specification, as well as GFSK, 8-DPSK, π/4-DQPSK modulation modes. ⚫ Maximally support up to 7-lane wireless connections. ⚫ Maximally support up to 3.5 Piconets at the same time. ⚫...
Smart Module Series 5.4. Reference Design of RF Routing When designing PCB, characteristic impedance of all RF traces should be controlled to 50 Ω. Generally, the impedance of RF traces is determined by materials’ dielectric constant, trace width (W), spacing between RF traces and grounds (S) and height from the reference ground to the signal layer (H).
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Smart Module Series Figure 34: Coplanar Waveguide Design on a 4-layer PCB (Layer 4 as Reference Ground) To ensure better RF performance and reliability, the following conditions should be complied with in RF layout design: ⚫ Use an impedance simulation tool to accurately control the characteristic impedance of RF traces to 50 Ω.
Smart Module Series 5.5.2. RF Connector Recommendation If RF connector is used for antenna connection, it is recommended to use U.FL-R-SMT connector provided by Hirose. Figure 35: Dimensions of the Receptacle (Unit: mm) U.FL-LP series mated plugs listed in the following figure can be used to match the U.FL-R-SMT connector.
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Smart Module Series The following figure describes the space factor of mated connector. Figure 37: Space Factor of Mated Connectors (Unit: mm) Please visit http://www.hirose.com for more information. SG560D_Series_Hardware_Design 113 / 134...
Smart Module Series Electrical Characteristics and Reliability 6.1. Absolute Maximum Ratings Absolute maximum ratings for power supply and voltage on digital and analog pins of the module are listed in the following table. Table 54: Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Min. Max.
Smart Module Series Charging power input; Power output for OTG device Power supply for VRTC 3.25 6.3. Power Consumption Table 56: Power Consumption of SG560D-CN Mode Conditions Typ. Unit μA OFF state Power down WCDMA PF = 64 WCDMA PF = 128 WCDMA PF = 256 WCDMA PF = 512 LTE-FDD PF = 32...
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Smart Module Series 5G NR FDD PF = 256 5G NR TDD PF = 32 10.3 5G NR TDD PF = 64 5G NR TDD PF = 128 5G NR TDD PF = 256 B1 @ max power WCDMA voice calls B5 @ max power B8 @ max power LTE-FDD B1 @ max power...
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Smart Module Series n28 @ max power 30 MHz, SCS 15 kHz n41 @ max power 100 MHz, SCS 30 kHz n78 @ max power 100 MHz, SCS 30 kHz n79 @ max power 100 MHz, SCS 30 kHz DC_3A_n41A 100 MHz, SCS 30 kHz DC_39A_n41A 100 MHz, SCS 30 kHz...
⚫ NOTE The power consumption data above is for reference only, which may vary among different modules. For detailed information, contact Quectel Technical Support for the power consumption test report of the specific module. 6.4. Digital I/O Characteristic Table 58: 1.8 V I/O Requirements...
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Smart Module Series Input low voltage -0.3 0.39 Output high voltage 1.32 1.95 Output low voltage Table 60: (U)SIM 2.95 V I/O Requirements Parameter Description Min. Max. Unit SD card pull-up power USIM_VDD 3.05 supply Input high voltage 1.89 3.35 Input low voltage -0.3 0.61...
Smart Module Series Output high voltage 2.04 3.54 Output low voltage 0.44 6.5. ESD Protection Static electricity occurs naturally and it may damage the module. Therefore, applying proper ESD countermeasures and handling methods is imperative. For example, wear anti-static gloves during the development, production, assembly and testing of the module;...
Smart Module Series Mechanical Information This chapter describes the mechanical dimensions of the module. All dimensions are measured in millimeter (mm), and the dimensional tolerances are ± 0.2 mm unless otherwise specified. 7.1. Mechanical Dimensions Pin 1 Figure 38: Module Top and Side Dimensions SG560D_Series_Hardware_Design 124 / 134...
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Smart Module Series Figure 39: Module Bottom Dimensions (Bottom View) NOTE The package warpage level of the module conforms to the JEITA ED-7306 standard. SG560D_Series_Hardware_Design 125 / 134...
Smart Module Series 7.2. Recommended Footprint Figure 40: Recommended Footprint NOTE Keep at least 3 mm between the module and other components on the motherboard to improve soldering quality and maintenance convenience. SG560D_Series_Hardware_Design 126 / 134...
Figure 41: Top & Bottom Views of the Module NOTE Images above are for illustration purpose only and may differ from the actual module. For authentic appearance and label, please refer to the module received from Quectel. SG560D_Series_Hardware_Design 127 / 134...
Smart Module Series Storage, Manufacturing and Packaging 8.1. Storage Conditions The module is provided with vacuum-sealed packaging. MSL of the module is rated as 3. The storage requirements are shown below. 1. Recommended Storage Condition: the temperature should be 23 ± 5 ° C and the relative humidity should be 35–60 %.
Smart Module Series NOTE To avoid blistering, layer separation and other soldering issues, extended exposure of the module to the air is forbidden. Take out the module from the package and put it on high-temperature-resistant fixtures before baking. If shorter baking time is desired, see IPC/JEDEC J-STD-033 for the baking procedure. Pay attention to ESD protection, such as wearing anti-static gloves, when touching the modules.
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4. Avoid using ultrasonic technology for module cleaning since it can damage crystals inside the module. 5. Due to the complexity of the SMT process, please contact Quectel Technical Support in advance for any situation that you are not sure about, or any process (e.g. selective soldering, ultrasonic soldering) that is not mentioned in document [3].
Smart Module Series 8.3. Packaging Specification This chapter describes only the key parameters and process of packaging. All figures below are for reference only. The appearance and structure of the packaging materials are subject to the actual delivery. The module adopts injection tray packaging and details are as follow: 8.3.1.
Smart Module Series 8.3.2. Packaging Process Each injection tray packs 8 modules. Stack Packing 11 injection trays together. Place 1 10 injection trays with modules together, humidity indicator card and 1 desiccant bag on and put 1 empty injection tray on the top. the top of injection tray, then put 2 EPE on the top and bottom of injection tray.
Smart Module Series Appendix References Table 66: Related Documents Document Name [1] Quectel_Smart_5G_EVB_User_Guide [2] Quectel_RF_Layout_Application_Note [3] Quectel_Module_Secondary_SMT_Application_Note Table 67: Terms and Abbreviations Abbreviation Description Adaptive Multi-Rate BeiDou Navigation Satellite System Bluetooth Low Energy Bytes per second BPSK Binary Phase Shift Keying Basic Rate CDMA Code Division Multiple Access...
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Smart Module Series Clear To Send Dual Band Simultaneous Data Communications Equipment Data Coding Scheme DMIC Digital Microphone Discontinuous Reception Display Serial Interface Data Terminal Equipment Enhanced Data Rate Enhanced Full Rate Expandable Polyethylene EGSM Enhanced GSM eSCO Extended Synchronous Connection Oriented Electrostatic Discharge Equivalent Series Resistance ETSI...
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Smart Module Series GPIO General-Purpose Input/Output GPRS General Packet Radio Service Global Positioning System Graphics Processing Unit Global System for Mobile Communications HPUE High Power User Equipment Half Rate HSDPA High Speed Downlink Packet Access HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol Inter-IC Sound IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers International Mobile Telecommunications...
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Smart Module Series Non-Standalone Negative Temperature Coefficient Over-the-air programming On-The-Go Printed Circuit Board Personal Digital Assistant Protocol Data Unit Paging Frame Power Management Unit Portable Navigation Devices Point of Sale Phase Shift Keying Quadrature Amplitude Modulation QPSK Quadrature Phase Shift Keying QZSS Quasi-Zenith Satellite System Radio Frequency...
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Smart Module Series Short Message Service Serial Peripheral Interface Station Time Division Duplexing TD-SCDMA Time Division-Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access Touch Panel TTFF Time to First Fix Transient Voltage Suppressor UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter Universal Flash Storage UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications System Universal Serial Bus (U)SIM (Universal) Subscriber Identity Module...