SLM336E Hardware Design Manual Revision History Version Time Author Reasons for revision number Hardware V1.00 2023-01 Initial establishment Department SLM336E Hardware Design Manual 2 / 79...
⚫ GSM: 85.6kbps/85.6kbps; ⚫ TDD-LTE: 8Mbps/2Mbps; ⚫ FDD-LTE:10Mbps/5Mbps; Except wireless data access, SLM336E can be widely used in M2M field, such as OTT, CPE, router, data card, tablet computer, security and industrial PDA. SLM336E Hardware Design Manual 5 / 79...
SLM336E Hardware Design Manual 1.1 Safety Instruction By following the following safety principles, you can ensure personal safety and help protect products and the working environment from potential damage: Driving safety first! When you drive, do not use the handheld mobile terminal device unless it has hands-free function.
This article elaborates the basic functions, main features, hardware interface and its use method, structural characteristics, power consumption index and electrical characteristics of SLM336E wireless module in detail, and guides users to apply SLM336E module to various application terminals. Content This document is divided into the following parts: ⚫...
SLM336E Hardware Design Manual 2 Product Overview 2.1 Basic Description SLM336E is a wireless communication module that supports GSM /TDD-LTE/FDD-LTE, and can provide voice (PCM) and analog voice SMS for customers. Table 1 SLM336E module support frequency band Internet SLM336E...
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual ⚫ Support GPRS multi-slot class 12 (12 by default) ⚫ Encoding format: CS-1/CS-2/CS-3 and CS-4 ⚫ Maximum 4 RX slots per frame ⚫ Network protocol characteristics TCPIP/UDP/HTTP(S)/MQTT/FTP/SSL/OneNet ⚫ Text and PDU mode ⚫ point-to-point MO and MT Short message service(SMS)...
⚫ ADC port ⚫ I2C port ⚫ SPI port ⚫ USB_BOOT port Functional Block Diagram The following is the block diagram of SLM336E, illustrating its main functions. ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Internal memory ⚫ The RF part ⚫ Peripheral interface SLM336E...
FIG. 1 Functional block diagram Evaluation Board For testing and use of SLM336E, MeiG provides a set of evaluation board, including USB cables, antennas, and other peripherals. Please refer to the “SLM336E_USB_ZB User Manual” for the specific usage of the evaluation board.
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual The following table shows the definition of each pin in the SLM336E module. Table 3 IO parameter definitions Type Description Input/Output Digital input signal. Digital output signal. Open drain output signal. Analog input Bidirectional open drain output signal...
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual clock signal Only slave VILnom=0V PCM_CLK Leave empty if not mode is VIHnom=1.8V used supported frame signal Only slave VILnom=0V synchronization PCM_SYNC mode is VIHnom=1.8V Leave empty if not supported used data input Only slave VILnom=0V...
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual RESERVED RESERVED VILnom=0V Module reset RESET_N VIHnom= VBAT Active at low level Flight mode VILnom=0V control W_DISABLE# VIHnom=1.8V Leave empty if not used Application processor sleep VILnom=0V AP_READY state detection VIHnom=1.8V Leave empty if not used...
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual AUX_UART VOLnom=0V AUX_TXD Leave empty if not VOHnom=1.8V used AUX_UART VILnom=0V AUX_RXD Leave empty if not VIHnom=1.8V used Digital level, 1.8V output, 50mA load VDD_EXT 1.8V capacity Leave empty if not used The main serial data terminal is...
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual Main UART output VOLnom=0V carrier detection MAIN_DCD VOHnom=1.8V Leave empty if not used Main serial port output ringing VILnom=0V MAIN_RI prompt VIHnom=1.8V Leave empty if not used When use, needs I2C serial clock externally VOLnom=0V I2C_SCL...
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual USIM1_GND (U)SIM1 GND RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED Vmax=4.2 VBAT_RF Vmin=3.5V Module RF power Vnorm=3.8V Vmax=4.2 VBAT_RF Vmin=3.5V Module RF power Vnorm=3.8V Bluetooth and cannot use Wi-Fi Scan Bluetooth ANT_BT/WIFI_SCA VILnom=0V Common antenna and Wi-Fi VIHnom=1.8V interface...
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual Main antenna ANT_MAIN interface RESERVED RESERVED Main mode Only main VOLnom=0V output SPI_DOUT mode is VOHnom=1.8V Leave empty if not supported used RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED 67~74 Do not pull Emergency VILnom=0V up before USB_BOOT download mode VIHnom=1.8V...
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual used Universal radio frequency control VOLnom=0V GRFC2 VOHnom=1.8V Leave empty if not used RESERVED RESERVED 79~82 (U)SIM2Hot swap detection signal the software turns VILnom=0V USIM2_DET* off the detection VIHnom=1.8V function by default Leave empty if not...
52, 53 VDD_EXT Voltage output, 1.8V, 50mAloading capacity 3,31,48,50,54,5 5,58,59,61,62,6 7~74,79~82,89 ~91,100~102 3.4.1 Power Supply SLM336E is supplied power through VBAT pin. The power design recommendation is shown in Figure 3 VBAT VBAT_RF VBAT_BB 33pF 10pF 100nF 33pF 10pF 100uF...
The design of the module power supply is very important, because the performance of the module depends largely on the power supply. The SLM336E must select a power source that provides at least 2A current capability. If the voltage difference between the input voltage and the module supply voltage is not very large, it is recommended to choose LDO as the supply.
3.4.4 VDD_EXT Voltage Output When SLM336E normally boot, the voltage of output Pin29 is 1.8v as well as current load is 50mA. This output voltage can be used as an external pull-up source, such as a level reference, and the Pin status can be detected whether the module power on or not.
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual PWRKEY 4.7K Turn on pulse FIG. 6 Open set drive reference boot circuit Another way to control the PWRKEY pin is through a switch button. A TVS is placed near the button for ESD protection. The reference circuit shows below:...
Reset There are two SLM336E reset modes: hardware reset and AT command reset. 3.6.1 Hardware Reset When the module is working, lower the RESET_N pin by at least 150ms to reset the module.
VBAT ≥150ms ≥1.6V RESET_N ≤0.3V Figure 11 RESET_N reset sequence diagram 3.6.2 AT Command Reset Through SLM336E UART or USB AT port, enter AT+TRB command, make SLM336E reset and restart. 3.7 USIM/SIM Port SLM336E Hardware Design Manual 28 / 79...
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(U)SIM2 Hot swap detection signal SLM336E supports USIM/SIM card hot-plugging function through USIM_DET pin and supports low level detection. After USIM/SIM card is inserted in the figure, USIM_DET pin is at low level. When USIM_DET pin is at high level, no card is detected.
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual AT Command Function Description AT+GTSET=”SIMPHASE”,1 High level detection AT+GTSET=”SIMPHASE”,0 Default, low level detection The circuit design shows in the follow figure, with USIM/SIM card hot swap function. VDD_EXT USIM1_VDD USIM1_GND USIM CARD CONNECTOR 100nF USIM1_VDD USIM1_RST...
3.8 USB Interface The SLM336E provides a USB interface conforming to the USB 2.0 standard. This interface is used for AT command interaction, data transfer, software debugging and version upgrading, etc. 3.8.1 USB Pin Description The SLM336E module provides a USB2.0 interface.
SLM336E Hardware Design Manual 3.8.2 USB Reference Circuit The SLM336E module USB interface application reference circuit is shown in the figure below. Module Test Points ESD Array USB_DM USB_DM USB_DP USB_DP USB_VBUS USB_VBUS Figure 14. Refer to the design of the USB interface In order to meet the signal integrity requirement of USB data line, R1/R2/R3/R4 resistors must be placed close to the module and between resistors close to each other.
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual SLM336E module has three serial ports: main serial port MAIN_UART, AUX_UART, DEBUG UART. The main features of the main serial port MAIN_UART, AUX_UART, DEBUG UART are described below. ⚫ The main serial port supports 4800Bps, 9600bps, 19200Bps, 38400Bps, 57600bps, 115200Bps, 230400bps, 460800bps, 92160bps baud rate.
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-0.3 0.45 1.35 The serial port level of SLM336E module is 1.8V. If the client host is 3.3V, the level converter needs to be added in the serial port application. TXB0104PWR of TI is recommended. The following picture is a...
3.10 Status Indication The status indicator pin is mainly used to drive network status indicator light. SLM336E module has NET_STATUS and STATUS two network STATUS pins. The following two tables describe the pin definition and logic level changes in different network states.
SLM336E Hardware Design Manual The reference circuit is shown in the figure below: V_BAT 2.2K 4.7K NET_STATUS Figure 17 Network indication reference design drawing NET_STATUS is used to indicate the working state of the module. The customer can connect this pin to the pull-up GPIO on the device tape.
Use the following AT instruction to put the module into ultra-low power mode (for power test) AT^TRACECTRL=0, 0 AT^TRACECTRL=1, 0 AT+CSCLK=2 3.12 ADC Mode SLM336E provides a three-way 12-bit analog-digital conversion interface, and the ADC voltage range is 0-VBAT. Table 21 ADC pin description Pin Name Description ADC0...
SLM336E Hardware Design Manual upgraded via USB interface. Table 22 USB_BOOT pin definition Pin Name Description USB_BOOT Short connect USB_BOOT and VDD_EXT before starting the module, and then the module will enter the forced download mode VDD_EXT 3.14 AUDIO Interface...
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual data input signal PCM_DIN Leave empty if not used data output signal PCM_DOUT Leave empty if not used 3.16 I2C Interface Table 25 I2C pin definition Pin Name Description I2C serial clock I2C_SCL Leave empty if not used...
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual SPI Main mode output SPI_DOUT Leave empty if not used 3.18 Function Multiplexing Interface Table 27 Pin definition of multiplexing function Pin Name Default mode Mode 0 Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 spi_flash1 PSM_IND gpio_4...
SLM336E Hardware Design Manual SPI_DIN spi_1_di_1 gpio_12 spi_1_di_1 Remarks: "*" means under development. Antenna Interface SLM336E module design interface, there are two antenna, the antenna impedance 50Ω. Table 19 Definition of pin of antenna interface Pin Name Pin Number Description Remark 50Ω...
SLM336E Hardware Design Manual attached; Schematic design, redundant RF connectors between the RF port of the module and the antenna, used for certification test, RF connectors are not attached after mass production and delivery; (Reference: RF Connector C88P132-00001-H); π Schematic design, type matching circuit is reserved near the antenna end, capacitor is not affixed by default;...
SLM336E Hardware Design Manual Complete structure of coplanar waveguide FIG. 21 Two-layer PCB coplanar waveguide structure FIG. 22 Multi-layer PCB coplanar waveguide structure (the reference ground is the third layer) In the circuit design of RF antenna interface, in order to ensure the good performance and reliability of RF signal, the following design principles are recommended: ⚫...
WIFI/BT input impedance(ohm): 50 Type of polarization: vertical direction Cable insertion loss: < 1.5dB 4.3.2 RF output power The RF output power of SLM336E is shown in the following table. Table 30 SLM336E RF transmission power Frequency GSM850 33dBm±2dB 5dBm±5dB EGSM900 33dBm±2dB...
LTE-FDD B20 -98dBm -94.8dBm LTE-TDD B28 -98dBm -94.8dBm Remark: Other sub-model and frequency information will be reflected in subsequent versions of the document. 4.3.4 Working Frequency Table 32 SLM336E operating frequency Frequency band send receive units GSM850 824~849 869~894 EGSM900 880~915...
-0.3 Ambient Temperature Range The SLM336E module is recommended to operate at -30~+75℃. It is suggested that temperature control measures should be considered at the application end under adverse environmental conditions. At the same time, the extended operating temperature range of the module is provided. When used at the extended temperature, the function is normal, and some RF indicators may deteriorate.
SLM336E Hardware Design Manual Electrical Characteristics of Interface Working State Logic low level; Logic high level。 Table 27 The logic level of a normal digital IO signal Signal Units -0.3 digital input 0.45 1.35 digital ouput Table 28 Electrical characteristics of power supply operating state...
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual dorma Insert the unicom card, the actual network standby, use AT command to query and register the network, and record the 10-minute average current. Insert the telecom card, the actual network standby, use AT command to query and register the network, and record the average current of 10 minutes.
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual Set the module to sleep state through AT instruction ; (USB is in suspended state) Under the condition of no data transmission, the tested module maintained for 10 minutes and recorded the 。 average current for 10 minutes...
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual Under the condition of no data transmission, the tested module maintained for 10 minutes and recorded the average current for 10 minutes. DCS CH885 The tested module was powered on, and the data network was successfully registered;...
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual average current for 10 minutes. Band1 CH18300 The tested module was powered on, and the data network was successfully registered; Set the module to sleep state through AT instruction (USB is in suspended state); Under the condition of no data transmission, the tested module maintained for 10 minutes and recorded the average current for 10 minutes.
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual average current for 10 minutes. Band3 CH19250 The tested module was powered on, and the data network was successfully registered; Set the module to sleep state through AT instruction (USB is in suspended state); Under the condition of no data transmission, the tested module maintained for 10 minutes and recorded the average current for 10 minutes.
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual average current for 10 minutes. Band5 CH20600 The tested module was powered on, and the data network was successfully registered; Set the module to sleep state through AT instruction (USB is in suspended state); Under the condition of no data transmission, the tested module maintained for 10 minutes and recorded the average current for 10 minutes.
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual average current for 10 minutes. Band8 CH21625 The tested module was powered on, and the data network was successfully registered; Set the module to sleep state through AT instruction (USB is in suspended state); Under the condition of no data transmission, the tested module maintained for 10 minutes and recorded the average current for 10 minutes.
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual average current for 10 minutes. Band20 CH243000 The tested module was powered on, and the data network was successfully registered; Set the module to sleep state through AT instruction (USB is in suspended state); Under the condition of no data transmission, the tested module maintained for 10 minutes and recorded the average current for 10 minutes.
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual average current for 10 minutes. Band28A CH21359 The tested module was powered on, and the data network was successfully registered; Set the module to sleep state through AT instruction (USB is in suspended state); Under the condition of no data transmission, the tested module maintained for 10 minutes and recorded the average current for 10 minutes.
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual average current for 10 minutes. Band1 CH18300 The tested module was powered on, and the data network was successfully registered; Set the module to sleep state through AT instruction (USB is in suspended state); Under the condition of no data transmission, the tested module maintained for 10 minutes and recorded the average current for 10 minutes.
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual average current for 10 minutes. Band3 CH19250 The tested module was powered on, and the data network was successfully registered; Set the module to sleep state through AT instruction (USB is in suspended state); Under the condition of no data transmission, the tested module maintained for 10 minutes and recorded the average current for 10 minutes.
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual average current for 10 minutes. Band5 CH20525 The tested module was powered on, and the data network was successfully registered; Set the module to sleep state through AT instruction (USB is in suspended state); Under the condition of no data transmission, the tested module maintained for 10 minutes and recorded the average current for 10 minutes.
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual average current for 10 minutes. Band8 CH21750 The tested module was powered on, and the data network was successfully registered; Set the module to sleep state through AT instruction (USB is in suspended state); Under the condition of no data transmission, the tested module maintained for 10 minutes and recorded the average current for 10 minutes.
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual average current for 10 minutes. Band20 CH24300 The tested module was powered on, and the data network was successfully registered; Set the module to sleep state through AT instruction (USB is in suspended state); Under the condition of no data transmission, the tested module maintained for 10 minutes and recorded the average current for 10 minutes.
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual average current for 10 minutes. Band28A CH27359 The tested module was powered on, and the data network was successfully registered; Set the module to sleep state through AT instruction (USB is in suspended state); Under the condition of no data transmission, the tested module maintained for 10 minutes and recorded the average current for 10 minutes.
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual average current for 10 minutes. Band1 CH18300 Under the condition of no data transmission, the tested module maintained for 10 minutes and recorded the average current for 10 minutes. Band1 CH18050 Under the condition of no data transmission, the tested module maintained for 10 minutes and recorded the average current for 10 minutes.
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual Band5 CH20450 Under the condition of no data transmission, the tested module maintained for 10 minutes and recorded the average current for 10 minutes. Band5 CH20525 Under the condition of no data transmission, the tested module maintained for 10 minutes and recorded the average current for 10 minutes.
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual Band20 CH24200 Under the condition of no data transmission, the tested module maintained for 10 minutes and recorded the average current for 10 minutes. Band20 CH24300 Under the condition of no data transmission, the tested module maintained for 10 minutes and recorded the average current for 10 minutes.
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual Band28B CH27609 Under the condition of no data transmission, the tested module maintained for 10 minutes and recorded the average current for 10 minutes. Real Keep the data connection sending 256-byte packets back networ Unicom to the server every 5 minutes...
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual Band3 10dBm The tested module carries out data transmission and maintains for 5 minutes, and records the average current for 5 minutes Band3 23dBm CH19575 The tested module carries out data transmission and maintains for 5 minutes, and records the average current...
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual Band5 23dBm CH20600 The tested module carries out data transmission and maintains for 5 minutes, and records the average current for 5 minutes Band7 23dBm CH21100 The tested module carries out data transmission and maintains for 5 minutes, and records the average current...
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual Band20 10dBm Middle channel tested module carries data transmission and maintains for 5 minutes, and records the average current for 5 minutes Band20 23dBm Low channel tested module carries out data transmission and maintains for 5 minutes, and records the average...
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual Band28 23dBm High channel tested module carries out data transmission and maintains for 5 minutes, and records the average current for 5 minutes SLM336E Hardware Design Manual 72 / 79...
SLM336E Hardware Design Manual Mechanical Characteristics This section describes the mechanical dimensions of the module, all in millimeters; All dimensions not marked with tolerance, tolerance is ±0.05mm. 6.1 Module Dimension FIG. 23 Structural dimension drawing (unit: mm) SLM336E Hardware Design Manual...
Storage and Production Storage The SLM336E is shipped in vacuum sealed bags. The storage of modules shall be subject to the following conditions: When the ambient temperature is lower than 40°C and the air humidity is less than 90%, the module can be stored in a vacuum sealed bag for 12 months;...
SLM336E Hardware Design Manual Appendix A Reference and Term Abbreviation Reference ⚫ SLM336E Module specifications; ⚫ SLM336E AT Commands; ⚫ SLM336E EVB user's manual ⚫ SLM336E Reference design circuit; ⚫ SLM336E Apply the business process manual. 8.2 Term Abbreviation Table 39 Term abbreviations...
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SLM336E Hardware Design Manual 国际移动设备标识 IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identity MEID Mobile Equipment Identifier CDMA终端的身份识别码 输入/输出 Input/Output 国际标准化组织 International Standards Organization 国际电信联盟 International Telecommunications Union 比特每秒 bits per second 发光二极管 Light Emitting Diode 机器到机器 Machine to machine 移动台发起的 Mobile Originated 移动台终止的...
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