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5G-REDCAP EVB
User Guide
5G Module Series
Version: 1.0.0
Date: 2024-01-04
Status: Preliminary

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  • Page 1 5G-REDCAP EVB User Guide 5G Module Series Version: 1.0.0 Date: 2024-01-04 Status: Preliminary...
  • Page 2 5G 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.

  • 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

    5G Module Series About the Document Revision History Version Date Author Description 2024-01-04 Jada LIN Creation of the document 1.0.0 2024-01-04 Jada LIN Preliminary 5G-REDCAP_EVB_User_Guide 4 / 46...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    5G Module Series Contents Safety Information ............................. 3 About the Document ..........................4 Contents ..............................5 Table Index ..............................7 Figure Index ..............................8 Introduction ............................9 1.1. Applicable Modules ........................9 1.2. Special Mark ..........................9 Product Overview ..........................10 2.1.
  • Page 7 5G Module Series Appendix References ........................45 5G-REDCAP_EVB_User_Guide 6 / 46...
  • Page 8 5G Module Series Table Index Table 1: Special Mark ..........................9 Table 2: Components & Functions ......................13 Table 3: Description of Power Supply ....................... 17 Table 4: Description of Module TE-A Interface ..................19 Table 5: Description of USB Interface ....................... 20 Table 6: Description of USB-to-UART Interface ..................
  • Page 9 5G Module Series Figure Index Figure 1: Top View ............................ 10 Figure 2: Bottom View ..........................11 Figure 3: Top View for Component Placement ..................12 Figure 4: Bottom View for Component Placement ..................13 Figure 5: EVB Power Supply Block Diagram .................... 17 Figure 6: EVB Power Supply Interface .....................

  • Page 10: Introduction

    5G Module Series Introduction This user guide describes the application details of 5G-REDCAP EVB (evaluation board), which is an assistant tool for you to develop applications and test basic functionalities of applicable modules. 1.1. Applicable Modules For details about the applicable modules of this EVB, see document [1].

  • Page 11: Product Overview

    5G Module Series Product Overview 2.1. Top and Bottom Views The size of 5G-REDCAP EVB is 168 mm × 146 mm, and the top and bottom views are shown as below: Figure 1: Top View 5G-REDCAP_EVB_User_Guide 10 /...
  • Page 12 5G Module Series Figure 2: Bottom View 5G-REDCAP_EVB_User_Guide 11 /...

  • Page 13: Component Placement

    5G Module Series 2.2. Component Placement 168 mm J1617 J1624 J1604 J1623 J1619 J1620 J0301 J0103 J0401 J0102 SDIO/PCIE WLAN SGMII/RGMII ETH PCIE ETH D1203 Module TE-A J0302 J0402 D1205 D1210 SPK_P SPK_N D1212 J0101 J1706 J1207 SD Card J0701...
  • Page 14 5G Module Series 168 mm U0802 ESIM Figure 4: Bottom View for Component Placement Table 2: Components & Functions Component RefDes. Description Comment DC power supply: 5–12 V J1302 Power jack on the EVB Typical supply voltage: +5 V/ 3 A...
  • Page 15 5G Module Series 115200 bps Debug UART: For debugging Default baud rate: 115200 bps 1 digital audio codec board J0502 Codec board TE-A connector interface: Supports TLV320AIC3104 J1706 Designed for loudspeakers Audio Interfaces TE-A (default) codec board J0503 Audio jack for earphone...
  • Page 16 5G Module Series QCA6174 by default J1604, J1617, J1619, Antenna Interfaces 6 antenna connectors J1620, J1623, J1624 J0102, J0104, J0105, Test Points J1202, 7 test points J1203, J1204, J1207 5G-REDCAP_EVB_User_Guide 15 /...

  • Page 17: Application Interfaces

    5G Module Series Application Interfaces This chapter describes the hardware interfaces of the 5G-REDCAP EVB, as listed below: Power supply Module TE-A interface USB interface USB-to-UART interfaces Audio interfaces (U)SIM card interface SD card interface SLIC TE-A interfaces Wi-Fi TE-A interfaces...

  • Page 18: Power Supply

    5G Module Series 3.1. Power Supply The EVB can be powered by an external power adapter through the 5 V power jack (J1302) or USB Type-C receptacle (J0901) on the EVB. Table 3: Description of Power Supply RefDes. Description J1302...
  • Page 19 5G Module Series Figure 6: EVB Power Supply Interface If the power jack is used for power supply, the power plug design of the adapter is shown as below. Inner contact Outer contact Figure 7: Power Plug Design 5G-REDCAP_EVB_User_Guide 18 /...

  • Page 20: Module Te-A Interface

    5G Module Series 3.2. Module TE-A Interface Module TE-A interface is designed to accommodate the TE-A of applicable modules. The TE-A is connected to the EVB via BTB connectors. The developer will be able to test the functionalities of the module easily (insert as indicated by the arrow to prevent reverse insertion).

  • Page 21: Usb Interface

    5G Module Series 3.3. USB Interface The EVB provides a USB 3.0/2.0 Type-C interface and supports high-speed (480 Mbps) and full-speed (12 Mbps) for connection with a host device, as shown in Figure 9 and Figure 10. This USB interface is used for AT command communication, data transmission, GNSS NMEA sentences output, software debug and firmware upgrade and voice over USB*.

  • Page 22: Usb-To-Uart Interface

    5G Module Series 3.4. USB-to-UART Interface The EVB provides a USB-to-UART interface. This interface is used as debug UART for linux console and log output. It is also used as main UART for data transmission and AT command communication. Table 6: Description of USB-to-UART Interface RefDes.

  • Page 23: Loudspeaker Application

    5G Module Series Codec TE-A J0502 J1706 Loudspeaker Handset J0501 Earphone J0503 Figure 12: Audio Interfaces of the EVB 3.4.1.1. Loudspeaker Application Audio interface J1706 is designed for loudspeakers and the following figure shows a reference design of loudspeaker with an external audio amplifier.

  • Page 24: Earphone Application

    5G Module Series 3.4.1.2. Earphone Application Audio interface is designed for earphone. A reference circuit design is shown by the following figure. Close to Socket Differential layout AGND J0502 10pF 33pF 4.7uF 75pF 15pF AGND MIC_N MIC_P Codec J0503 NM_0R...
  • Page 25 5G Module Series Table 8: Pin Definition of J0503 Pin No. Pin Name Description Microphone input AGND Dedicated GND for audio SPK_R Right channel of stereo audio output SPK_L Left channel of stereo audio output 5, 6 The following figure shows a schematic of audio plug which suits the audio jack on the EVB.

  • Page 26: Handset Application

    5G Module Series 3.4.1.3. Handset Application Audio interface J0501 is designed for handsets. A reference circuit design for handset interfaces J0501 is shown below. J0502 Codec 10 pF 33 pF 10 pF 33 pF 10 pF 33 pF J0501 IN2P...

  • Page 27: U)Sim Card Interfaces

    5G Module Series Table 9: Pin Definition of J0501 Pin No. Pin Name Function MICN Negative microphone input SPKN Negative loud speaker output SPKP Positive loud speaker output MICP Positive microphone input 3.5. (U)SIM Card Interfaces The EVB has two 8-pin push-push type (U)SIM card (1.8/3 V) interfaces which support 1.8/3 V (U)SIM card.
  • Page 28 5G Module Series The figure and table below illustrate the pin assignment and definition of (U)SIM card connector J0804. J0801 is similar to J0804. Figure 20: Pin Assignment of (U)SIM Card Connector J0804 Table 11: Pin Definition of J0801 Pin No.

  • Page 29: Sd Card Interface

    5G Module Series 3.6. SD Card Interface The EVB provides a SD card interface, which can be used for connecting SD card. Table 12: Description of SD Card Interface RefDes. Description J0701 SD card connector Figure 21: Pin Assignment of SD Card Interface of J0701...

  • Page 30: Slic Te-A Interface

    5G Module Series 3.7. SLIC TE-A Interface The EVB provides one SLIC TE-A interface. Table 14: Description of SLIC TE-A Interface RefDes. Description J0502 SLIC board TE-A connector SLIC TE-A J0502 Figure 22: SLIC TE-A Interface of the EVB 5G-REDCAP_EVB_User_Guide...

  • Page 31: Wi-Fi Te-A Interfaces

    5G Module Series 3.8. Wi-Fi TE-A Interfaces The Wi-Fi TE-A interfaces are designed to accommodate the Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi TE-A interfaces support SDIO or PCIe interface, and the QCA6174 TE-A (PCIe interface) is chosen by default. The proper TE-A is connected to the EVB via BTB connectors.

  • Page 32: Phy Te-A Interfaces

    5G Module Series 3.9. PHY TE-A Interfaces The PHY TE-A interfaces are designed to accommodate the PHY. The PHY TE-A interfaces support PCIe or SGMII/RGMII interface, and QEP8111 TE-A (SGMII interface) is chosen by default. The proper TE-A is connected to the EVB via BTB connectors. The interface allows you to test the PHY function of the module or to develop applications with PHY function easily.
  • Page 33 5G Module Series J0401 PHY TE-A SGMII / RGMII Interface J0402 Figure 25: Connection Between PHY TE-A (SGMII/RGMII Interface) and EVB 5G-REDCAP_EVB_User_Guide 32 /...

  • Page 34: Antenna Interfaces

    5G Module Series 3.10. Antenna Interfaces The EVB includes six antenna interfaces: Table 17: Description of Antenna Interfaces RefDes. Description J1604 J1617 J1619 Antenna connectors J1620 J1623 J1624 The following figure shows the assembly of these antenna interfaces. J1617 J1624...

  • Page 35: Switches And Buttons

    5G Module Series 3.11. Switches and Buttons The EVB includes three switches and two buttons, as shown in the following table and figures. Table 18: Description of Buttons RefDes Description S1301 Power Switch VBAT ON/OFF control Power key (push button)
  • Page 36 5G Module Series S0201 S1202 S1201 S0202 S1301 Figure 27: Switches and Buttons 5G-REDCAP_EVB_User_Guide 35 /...

  • Page 37: Status Indicators

    5G Module Series 3.12. Status Indicators There are five status indication LEDs on the EVB. The following figure shows the positions of these LED indicators. Table 19: Description of Status Indication LEDs RefDes. Description Indicates whether the power supply for module is ready.

  • Page 38: Test Points

    5G Module Series 3.13. Test Points The 5G-REDCAP EVB provides test points which help you obtain the corresponding waveforms of some signals. The following figures show the details of all test points. J1207 J1203 Figure 29: Test Points of J1202, J1203, J1204 and J1207...
  • Page 39 5G Module Series Table 20: Pin Definition of Test Points J1204 Pin No. Pin Name Module Pin No. Description 0–12, 23, 26, 33, 35, 38, 40, 50, 52, 54, 56–60, 62, 78, 109, Ground 115, 125, 126, 135, 137, 140, 141, 143, 149, 151, 163, 169–204...
  • Page 40 5G Module Series Connected directly to CBL_PWR_N of the CBL_PWR_N module J1207 Pin No. Pin Name Module Pin No. Description 0–12, 23, 26, 33, 35, 38, 40, 50, 52, 54, 56–60, 62, 78, 109, Ground 115, 125, 126, 135, 137, 140, 141, 143, 149, 151, 163, 169–204...

  • Page 41: Operation Procedures

    5G Module Series Operation Procedures This chapter introduces how to use the 5G-REDCAP EVB for testing and evaluation of applicable modules. Before the procedures below, ensure modules and the EVB are correctly assembled. 4.1. Turn On the Module 1. Connect the module TE-A to the EVB via connectors J0101 and J0103.

  • Page 42: Communication Via Usb

    Figure 31: USB Ports Install and then use QCOM provided by Quectel to realize the communication between the module and the PC. The following figure shows the COM Port Setting of QCOM: select the correct “COM Port” (USB AT Port, which is shown in figure above) and set correct “Baudrate”...

  • Page 43: Communication Via Uart Interface

    5G Module Series 4.4. Communication Via UART Interface Connect the EVB and a PC with USB cable through USB Type-C interface, and install the USB-to-UART driver. Serial port number can be viewed through the PC Device Manager, such as below:...

  • Page 44: Firmware Upgrade

    5G Module Series 4.5. Firmware Upgrade Firmware of the module is upgraded via USB by default, and there are two methods for the upgrade: emergency download and normal download. Please refer to the following procedures to upgrade firmware through the EVB.

  • Page 45: Reset The Module

    5G Module Series 4.6. Reset the Module Reset is only used in case of emergency or abnormality. For example, the software fails to respond for more than 5 seconds due to some serious problems. Press the RESET button S1202 for more than 150 ms then release it to reset the module. Please note that this operation may cause loss of information in the memory as the module will be initialized after the resetting.
  • Page 46 5G Module Series Appendix References Table 21: Related Documents Document Name [1] Quectel_List_of_EVB_Applicable_Modules [2] Quectel_LTE&5G_Windows_USB_Driver_Installation_Guide [3] Quectel_QCOM_User_Guide Quectel_QFlash_User_Guide Table 22: Terms and Abbreviations Abbreviation Description AGND Analog Ground Application Processor Board to Board Cluster Communication Port Direct Current Digital Input...
  • Page 47 5G Module Series Light Emitting Diode Microphone Not Connected Private Computer PCIe Peripheral Component Interconnect Express Pulse Code Modulation Physical Layer Power Output Request to Send Secure Digital Subscriber Identity Module Serial Peripheral Interface UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver & Transmitter...

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