Quectel BG95 A-GL Series User Manual
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- Page 1 BG95xA-GL&BG950S-GL User Guide TE-B LPWA Module Series Version: 1.0 Date: 2023-10-20 Status: Released...
- Page 2 LPWA 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...
- Page 3 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.
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Page 4: Safety Information
Manufacturers of the 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. -
Page 5: About The Document
LPWA Module Series About the Document Revision History Version Date Author Description 2023-07-26 Arvin WU Creation of the document 2023-10-20 Arvin WU First official release BG95xA-GL&BG950S-GL_TE-B_User_Guide 4 / 24... -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
LPWA Module Series Contents Safety Information ............................3 About the Document ..........................4 Contents ..............................5 Table Index ..............................6 Figure Index ..............................7 Introduction ............................8 Product Overview ..........................9 2.1. Top and Bottom Views ....................... 9 2.2. Components & Interfaces Placement ..................11 2.3. - Page 7 LPWA Module Series Table Index Table 1: Components & Interfaces Information ..................12 Table 2: Key Features of TE-B ........................14 Table 3: Accessories List ..........................17 Table 4: Related Documents ........................24 Table 5: Terms and Abbreviations ......................24 BG95xA-GL&BG950S-GL_TE-B_User_Guide 6 / 24...
- Page 8 LPWA Module Series Figure Index Figure 1: Top View ............................9 Figure 2: Bottom View ..........................10 Figure 3: Top Components & Interfaces Placement ...................11 Figure 4: Bottom Components & Interfaces Placement ................12 Figure 5: Functional Diagram of TE-B ....................... 16 Figure 6: TE-B Kit Accessories ........................
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Page 9: Introduction
This user guide describes the application details of BG95xA-GL and BG950S-GL TE-B, which is an assistant tool for engineers to develop applications and test basic functionalities of Quectel BG950A-GL, BG951A-GL, BG952A-GL, BG953A-GL, BG955A-GL and BG950S-GL. This document will take BG950A- GL TE-B as a representative to introduce BG95xA-GL and BG950S-GL TE-B. -
Page 10: Product Overview
LPWA Module Series Product Overview BG95xA-GL & BG950S-GL TE-B is a LPWA development board, which can be used alone to develop and debug applications. It communicates with infrastructures of mobile network operators through LPWA radio protocols in 3GPP Rel-13 and 3GPP Rel-14. 2.1. - Page 11 LPWA Module Series Figure 2: Bottom View NOTE Pictures above are for reference only. BG95xA-GL&BG950S-GL_TE-B_User_Guide 10 / 24...
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Page 12: Components & Interfaces Placement
LPWA Module Series 2.2. Components & Interfaces Placement J0602 J0601 U0101 S0102 J0401 J0501 J0502 S0402 S0401 J0301 S0404 J0402 J0202 U0203 U0202 J0604 S0201 S0403 S0405 S0101 U0601 J0603 J0201 Figure 3: Top Components & Interfaces Placement BG95xA-GL&BG950S-GL_TE-B_User_Guide 11 / 24... - Page 13 LPWA Module Series U0304 U0306 U0301 U0305 C0227 C0223 C0231 U0303 U0302 U0201 Figure 4: Bottom Components & Interfaces Placement Table 1: Components & Interfaces Information Components/Interfaces RefDes Description BG95xA-GL/ BG950S-GL U0101 BG95xA-GL & BG950S-GL module DC-DC U0201 DC-DC converter U0202 3.3 V low dropout voltage linear regulator U0203...
- Page 14 LPWA Module Series eSIM U0601 1.8 V eSIM card J0301, J0401 USB power supply interface Power Supply Interfaces J0201 Power adapter power supply interface J0202 External power supply interface USB-to-UART Interface J0301 UART interface USB Interface J0401 USB interface Main Antenna Interface J0501 RF SMA connector GNSS Antenna Interface...
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Page 15: Key Features
LPWA Module Series 2.3. Key Features Table 2: Key Features of TE-B Parameter Details USB interface: ⚫ Supply voltage range: 4.75–5.25 V Typical supply voltage: 5.0 V ⚫ Power Supply Power adapter interface: ⚫ Supply voltage range: 4.75–5.25 V Typical supply voltage: 5.0 V ⚫... - Page 16 LPWA Module Series Debug UART: Used for RF calibration and SFP log output. ⚫ ⚫ Baud rate: 921600 bps by default ⚫ Default frame format: 8N1 (8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit) Supports RTS and CTS hardware flow control ⚫...
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Page 17: Functional Diagram
LPWA Module Series 2.4. Functional Diagram External Power Supply Interface J0202 DC JACK J0201 ANT_RF DC-DC U0201 J0501 U0202 U0203 BG95xA-GL & ANT_GNSS J0401 J0502 BG950S-GL USIM/eSIM U0101 Voltage-level USB-to-UART J0604/U0601 Translators USB-to-UART Bridge U0302 U0303 J0301 U0304 U0305 U0301 J0401 U0306 Figure 5: Functional Diagram of TE-B... -
Page 18: Kit Accessories & Assembly
LPWA Module Series Kit Accessories & Assembly 3.1. Accessories List Figure 6: TE-B Kit Accessories Table 3: Accessories List Item Description Quantity (pcs) LTE antenna 699 MHz–2690 MHz SMA-J 200 mm Antenna External GPS antenna, black Cable Micro-USB cable BG95xA-GL&BG950S-GL_TE-B_User_Guide 17 / 24... -
Page 19: Accessories Assembly
LPWA Module Series 3.2. Accessories Assembly Figure 7: TE-B Kit Accessories Assembly NOTE Pictures above are for reference only. BG95xA-GL&BG950S-GL_TE-B_User_Guide 18 / 24... -
Page 20: Operation Procedures
LPWA Module Series Operation Procedures BG95xA-GL & BG950S-GL TE-B can be used alone to upgrade firmware, power consumption test and debug applications based on BG95xA-GL & BG950S-GL module. The following describes the operation procedures of using TE-B along. 4.1. Operation Procedure with Single Board 4.1.1. -
Page 21: Operation Procedures Of Using Te-B Alone
LPWA Module Series 4.1.2. Operation Procedures of Using TE-B Alone Install USB-to-UART driver which can be downloaded from the following link: https://www.wch.cn/downloads/USBMSER_exe.html. Insert a Micro-SIM card into J0604, and please note that a NB-IoT or Cat M USIM card should be selected according to actual needs. -
Page 22: Power Consumption Test Guide
LPWA Module Series Figure 9: USB-to-UART Interface Displayed on PC NOTE In the procedures above, pressing S0402 (RESET_N button) at least 100 ms on the BG95xA-GL & BG950S-GL TE-B can reset the module. 4.2. Power Consumption Test Guide 4.2.1. Test Tools The followings are the equipment and tools needed for the power consumption test: ⚫... -
Page 23: Test Procedures Of Power Consumption
LPWA Module Series VBAT, and the other is used as GND, so that the external power supply can supply power to the module separately. Figure 10: Schematic Diagram of TE-B Before Modification 4.2.3. Test Procedures of Power Consumption Please refer to the following steps to test the current consumption of the module on the modified TE-B： Insert the USIM card. - Page 24 LPWA Module Series Turn on the output voltage set by N6705C, and turn on the module after power up. Conduct current consumption tests in different operation modes. GNSS antenna RF antenna S0201 J0202 Micro USB cable Figure 11: Wiring Diagram BG95xA-GL&BG950S-GL_TE-B_User_Guide 23 / 24...
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Page 25: Appendix References
LPWA Module Series Appendix References Table 4: Related Documents Document Name [1] Quectel_BG95xA-GL_Hardware_Design [2] Quectel_BG950S-GL_Hardware_Design Table 5: Terms and Abbreviations Abbreviation Description 3GPP 3rd Generation Partnership Project Direct Current DFOTA Delta Firmware Upgrade Over-the-Air Ground GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System Low-dropout Regulator LPWA Low-Power Wide-Area...