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RG200U&RG500U Series 5G EVB
User Guide
5G Module Series
Version: 1.0.
Date: 2023-05-30
Status: Released

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  • Page 1 RG200U&RG500U Series 5G EVB User Guide 5G Module Series Version: 1.0. Date: 2023-05-30 Status: Released...
  • 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 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.

  • Page 5: About The Document

    5G Module Series About the Document Revision History Version Date Author Description 2022-07-21 Neeson ZHANG Creation of the document Anthony LIU/ 2023-05-30 First Official Release Cavan ZHU RG200U&RG500U_Series_5G_EVB_User_Guide 4 / 49...

  • 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 Product Overview ..........................10 2.1. Top and Bottom Views ......................10 2.2.
  • Page 7 5G Module Series Appendix References ........................48 RG200U&RG500U_Series_5G_EVB_User_Guide 6 / 49...
  • Page 8 5G Module Series Table Index Table 1: Components & Functions ......................13 Table 2: Accessories List ..........................17 Table 3: Description of Power Supply ......................20 Table 4: Description of Module TE-A Interfaces ..................21 Table 5: Description of USB Interface ......................24 Table 6: Description of Audio Interfaces .....................
  • 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: RG200U & RG500U Series 5G EVB and Accessories Assembly ..........16 Figure 6: RG200U &...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    5G Module Series Introduction This user guide describes the application details of RG200U & RG500U Series 5G EVB (evaluation board), which is an assistant tool for developers 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 RG200U & RG500U Series 5G EVB is 235 mm × 190 mm, and the top and bottom views are shown as below: Figure 1: Top View RG200U&RG500U_Series_5G_EVB_User_Guide 10 / 49...
  • Page 12 5G Module Series Figure 2: Bottom View RG200U&RG500U_Series_5G_EVB_User_Guide 11 / 49...

  • Page 13: Component Placement

    5G Module Series 2.2. Component Placement ANT_GNSS ANT0 USIM1 J1401 L1L5 card J2303 J2311 CODEC-TE-A J2308 ANT7 J0103 60 Pin I2S_WS I2S_DIN J0802 I2S_DOUT S0203 I2S_SCK I2S_MCLK USB_BOOT ANT_WIFI0 J 2346 J 2315 60 Pin 140 Pin J 0102 ANT6 RESET J 0701 J2348...
  • Page 14 5G Module Series USIM2 card J1402 EARPHONE J0901 J0801 J2002 MAIN_UART J2003 DBG_UART J0303 5 V /3 A J1301 ADAPTER card Figure 4: Bottom View for Component Placement Table 1: Components & Functions Component RefDes. Description Implementation ⚫ DC power supply: 4.5–5.5 V Power Supply J0303...
  • Page 15 5G Module Series ⚫ Reset button (push button) RESET S0201 Button ⚫ Used to reset the module Used for USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 USB Interface J1101 USB Type-C interface communication PCIe-to-USB PCIe-to-USB interface, not J1601 Reserved Interface supported by default Used to configure the module PCIe Configuration S1501...
  • Page 16 5G Module Series of the module Sleep status indicator, D0205 indicating SLEEP status of the module Module TE-A J0101, J0102 Connect module TE-A Support the applicable modules Interfaces Wi-Fi TE-A J0701, J0702 Connect Wi-Fi TE-A Reserved Interfaces J2303, J2304, J2307, J2308, J2311, J2312, Antenna Interfaces Antenna connectors...

  • Page 17: Kit Accessories & Assembly

    5G Module Series Kit Accessories & Assembly 3.1. Accessories Assembly Figure 5: RG200U & RG500U Series 5G EVB and Accessories Assembly RG200U&RG500U_Series_5G_EVB_User_Guide 16 / 49...

  • Page 18: Accessories List

    5G Module Series 3.2. Accessories List All accessories of the RG200U & RG500U Series 5G EVB kit are listed as below. Please contact the supplier if there is something missing. Figure 6: RG200U & RG500U Series 5G EVB Kit Accessories Table 2: Accessories List Items Description...
  • Page 19 5G Module Series RF antennas GNSS antennas (passive) Audio Earphone Including module’s related documents, tools & drivers, etc. USB Driver Codec TE-A ALC5616, TLV320AIC3104 A sheet of paper giving instructions for EVB connection, Instruction Sheet details of EVB accessories, etc. PCIe signal is transferred through USB 3.0 connector, not PCIe-to-USB adapter used by default.

  • Page 20: Application Interfaces

    5G Module Series Application Interfaces This chapter describes the hardware interfaces of the RG200U & RG500U Series 5G EVB, as listed below: ⚫ Power supply ⚫ Module TE-A interfaces ⚫ USB interface ⚫ Audio interfaces Digital Audio Codec Board Interface Analog Audio Interfaces Loudspeaker Application Earphone Application...

  • Page 21: Power Supply

    5G Module Series 4.1. Power Supply The EVB can be powered by an external power adapter through the power jack on the EVB. Table 3: Description of Power Supply RefDes. Description J0303 Power jack on the EVB The following figures show the simplified power supply block diagram of the EVB. Wi-Fi TPS62130 1.5 V...

  • Page 22: Module Te-A Interfaces

    5G Module Series Figure 8: 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 9: Power Plug Design 4.2. Module TE-A Interfaces Module TE-A interfaces are designed to accommodate the TE-A of applicable modules.
  • Page 23 5G Module Series The following figure shows the connection between the module TE-A and the EVB. RG200U&RG500U_Series_5G_EVB_User_Guide 22 / 49...
  • Page 24 5G Module Series Figure 10: Connection Between the Module TE-A and the EVB RG200U&RG500U_Series_5G_EVB_User_Guide 23 / 49...

  • Page 25: Usb Interface

    5G Module Series 4.3. USB Interface The EVB provides a USB Type-C interface, which complies with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 standard. This USB interface is used for AT command communication, data transmission and firmware upgrade. Table 5: Description of USB Interface RefDes.

  • Page 26: Digital Audio Codec Board Interface

    5G Module Series 4.4.1. Digital Audio Codec Board Interface The EVB supports two different kinds of external digital audio codec TE-As, i.e. ALC5616 and TLV320AIC3104. The codec circuit is assembled on an independent small board which can be interconnected with the EVB by the BTB connector J0802. Codecs can be selected according to specific application demands, the following figures show the connection between digital audio codec TE-A and the EVB.

  • Page 27: Analog Audio Interfaces

    5G Module Series Table 7: Codec TE-A Configuration Switch SLIC_SEL1 SLIC_SEL2 MODEM I2S/SPI/RST/INT High High I2S/SPI/RST/INT High SPI/RST/INT High SPI/RST/INT 4.4.2. Analog Audio Interfaces 4.4.2.1. Loudspeaker Application Audio interface J0801 is designed for loudspeaker and the following figure shows a reference design of loudspeaker with an external audio amplifier.
  • Page 28 5G Module Series Close to Socket Differential layout AGND J0802 4.7 μF 10 pF 33 pF AGND MIC_N 75 pF 15 pF MIC_P Codec J0901 22 μF NM_0R Close to Socket SPK_L 1 μF TLV3104 22 μF 1 μF SPK_R Audio Jack 10 pF 33 pF 10 pF 33 pF...

  • Page 29: U)Sim Card Interfaces

    5G Module Series The following figure shows a schematic of audio plug which suits the audio jack on the EVB. SPK_L 32 Ω SPK_R 32 Ω Figure 17: Schematic of Audio Plug 4.5. (U)SIM Card Interfaces The EVB has two 8-pin push-push type (U)SIM card interfaces which support 1.8/3.0 V (U)SIM card. Table 9: Description of (U)SIM Card Interfaces RefDes.
  • Page 30 5G Module Series Push-Push Module USIM_VDD USIM_VDD USIM_RST USIM_RST USIM_CLK USIM_CLK (U)SIM card connector USIM_DATA USIM_DATA RESERVED RESERVED USIM_PRESENCE USIM_PRESENCE J1401/J1402 Figure 18: Simplified Connector Schematic for (U)SIM Card Connectors The figure and table below illustrate the pin assignment and definition of (U)SIM card connector J1401. J1402 is similar to J1401.

  • Page 31: Sd Card Interface

    5G Module Series USIM_RST (U)SIM card reset USIM_CLK (U)SIM card clock RESERVED Ground USIM_DATA (U)SIM card data RESERVED USIM_PRESENCE (U)SIM card insertion detection 4.6. SD Card Interface The EVB provides an SD card interface, which can be used for connecting SD card or eMMC. Table 11: Description of SD card Interface RefDes.

  • Page 32: Uart Interfaces

    5G Module Series Table 12: SDIO Switch Function SDIO Switch Function Enable SD card function High Enable eMMC function ⚫ NOTE SD card function is not supported for the applicable modules. 4.7. UART Interfaces The EVB supports two UART interfaces: main UART and debug UART, supporting baud rate of 115200 bps by default.

  • Page 33: Pcie-To-Usb Interface

    5G Module Series 4.8. PCIe-to-USB Interface The EVB reserves a PCIe 2.0 signal over USB interface for developers’ testing, and this function is not enabled by default. Table 14: Description of PCIe-to-USB Interface RefDes. Description J1601 PCIe-to-USB interface, not supported by default Please refer to the following block diagram: J0101 J1601...

  • Page 34: Status Indicators

    5G Module Series Table 15: PCIe Connection Truth Table PCIE_SEL1 PCIE_SEL2 Function Module → PC Module → AP Module → Wi-Fi 4.9. Status Indicators There are five status indication LEDs on the EVB. Table 16: Description of Status Indication LEDs RefDes.

  • Page 35: Wi-Fi Te-A Interfaces

    5G Module Series The following figure manifests the positions of these LED indicators: D0205 D0204 D0203 D0202 D0201 Figure 24: Status Indicators 4.10. Wi-Fi TE-A Interfaces The Wi-Fi TE-A interface is designed to accommodate the FG50V/FC64E/FC06E TE-A and Ethernet TE-A (RTL8111H/RTL8125B). The TE-A is connected to the EVB via BTB connector. The interfaces allow developers to test the Wi-Fi function or the Ethernet function of the module.

  • Page 36: Antenna Interfaces

    5G Module Series Figure 25: Connection Between RTL8111H TE-A and EVB Figure 26: Connection Between FC06E TE-A and EVB 4.11. Antenna Interfaces The EVB includes twelve antenna interfaces. Table 18: Description of Antenna Interfaces RefDes. Description J2303, J2304, J2307, J2308, J2311, J2312, J2315, J2317, J2318, Antenna connectors J2346, J2347, J2348 RG200U&RG500U_Series_5G_EVB_User_Guide...
  • Page 37 5G Module Series The following figure shows the assembly of these antenna interfaces: Figure 27: RG500U-EA Antenna Interfaces Table 19: RG500U-EA Antenna Interfaces description Module Pin No. TE-A Band ⚫ WCDMA: LMB TRX ⚫ LTE: LMB & B40 TRX Ant1 Ant1 ⚫...
  • Page 38 5G Module Series n38/n41 TRX1 ⚫ WCDMA: LMB DRX ⚫ LTE: LMB & B40 DRX Ant3 Ant0 ⚫ 5G NR: n1/n3/n40 DRX1 & n8/n20/n28 DRX ⚫ LTE: B7/B38/B41 DRX ⚫ Ant4 Ant5 5G NR: n7/n38/n41 DRX1 & n77/n78/n79 TX1 & DRX0 Ant5 Ant6 5G NR: LMHB DRX0 &...
  • Page 39 5G Module Series Table 20: RG500U-CN Antenna Interfaces description Module Pin No. TE-A Band ⚫ WCDMA: LMB TRX ⚫ LTE: LMHB TRX Ant1 Ant1 ⚫ 5G NR: n1/n28 TRX & n41 TRX1 & n77/n78/n79 DRX1 ⚫ WCDMA: LMB DRX ⚫ LTE: LMHB DRX Ant4 Ant0...
  • Page 40 5G Module Series Figure 29: RG200U-CN Antenna Interfaces Table 21: RG200U-CN Antenna Interfaces description Module Pin No. TE-A Band ⚫ WCDMA: B1/B5/B8 TRX ⚫ LTE: LMHB TRX Ant0 Ant1 ⚫ 5G NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n41 TRX & n77/n78/n79 TRX1 RG200U&RG500U_Series_5G_EVB_User_Guide 39 / 49...

  • Page 41: Switches And Buttons

    5G Module Series 5G NR: n77/n78/n79 DRX1 & n1/n41 DRX Ant1 Ant5 MIMO 5G NR: n77/n78/n79 TRX0 & n1/n41 PRX Ant2 Ant6 MIMO ⚫ WCDMA: B1/B5/B8 DRX ⚫ LTE: LMHB DRX Ant3 Ant0 ⚫ 5G NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n41 DRX & n77/n78/n79 DRX0 4.12.
  • Page 42 5G Module Series S2501 SDIO configuration switch S0301 power switch Figure 30: Switches S0301 and S2501 S0201 reset button S1501 PCIE configuration switch Figure 31: Switch S1501 and Button S0201 S0202 module power key Figure 32: Buttons S0202 and S0203 RG200U&RG500U_Series_5G_EVB_User_Guide 41 / 49...

  • Page 43: Test Points

    5G Module Series S2801 codec configuration switch MODEM: codec connected to the module AP: codec connected to the AP Figure 33: Switch S2801 4.13. Test points The EVB provides test points which help you obtain the corresponding waveforms of some signals. The following figures show the details of all test points.
  • Page 44 5G Module Series J0401 Figure 36: Test Points of J0401 Table 23: Pin Definition of Test Points J0804 Pin No. Pin Name Module Pin No. Description RG200U-CN: 20 I2S_WS I2S word select RG500U series: 259 RG200U-CN: 18 I2S_DIN I2S data in RG500U series: 257 RG200U-CN: 17 I2S_DOUT...
  • Page 45 5G Module Series J0301 Pin No. Pin Name Module Pin No. Description VCC_3V8_ 3.8 V module power supply test pin MODULE RG200U-CN: 6, 7, 8, 9, 23, 24, 25, 26 RG500U series: 107, VBAT_MODULE Module power supply test pin 109, 110, 112, 229, 230, 232, 233, 235, 236, 238 J0304...

  • Page 46: Operation Procedures

    5G Module Series Operation Procedures This chapter introduces how to use the RG200U & RG500U Series 5G EVB for testing and evaluating applicable modules. Before starting the procedures below, please ensure modules and the EVB are correctly assembled. 5.1. Turn on the Module 1.

  • Page 47: Communication Via Usb

    Figure 37: 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 48: Emergency Download

    5G Module Series 5.4.1. Emergency Download Install the firmware upgrade tool QFlash on PC. Connect the EVB and the PC through USB Type-C cable. Press the USB_BOOT button (S0203). Insert the DC power adapter and turn on the module. Upgrade the firmware with QFlash. Please refer to document [4] for details about the use of QFlash. 5.4.2.
  • Page 49 5G Module Series Appendix References Table 24: 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 [4] Quectel_QFlash_User_Guide Table 25: Terms and Abbreviations Abbreviation Description AGND Analog Ground Application Processor Board to Board Cluster Communication Port Direct Current Digital Input Digital Output Discontinuous Reception Discontinuous Transmission...
  • Page 50 5G Module Series Ground GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System Inter-IC Sound Input/Output Light Emitting Diode Microphone Not Connected Private Computer Printed Circuit Board PCIe Peripheral Component Interconnect Express Pulse Code Modulation Physical Layer Power Output Primary Receive Radio Frequency Request to Send Secure Digital Subscriber Identity Module Serial Peripheral Interface...

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