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NB-IoT Module Series About the Document Revision History Version Date Author Description 2024-01-03 Mango HUANG Creation of the document 2024-02-19 Mango HUANG First official release BC680Z-EU_TE-B_User_Guide 4 / 22...
NB-IoT Module Series Contents Safety Information ............................3 About the Document ..........................4 Contents ..............................5 Table Index ..............................6 Figure Index ..............................7 Introduction ............................8 1.1. Special Mark ..........................8 Product Overview ..........................9 2.1. Top and Bottom Views ....................... 9 2.2.
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NB-IoT Module Series Table Index Table 1: Special Mark ........................... 8 Table 2: Components Information .......................11 Table 3: Key Features of TE-B ........................13 Table 4: Accessories List ..........................16 Table 5: Related Documents ........................22 Table 6: Terms and Abbreviations ......................22 BC680Z-EU_TE-B_User_Guide 6 / 22...
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NB-IoT Module Series Figure Index Figure 1: Top View ............................9 Figure 2: Bottom View ..........................10 Figure 3: Component Placement ........................11 Figure 4: Functional Diagram of TE-B ....................... 14 Figure 5: TE-B Kit Accessories Assembly ....................15 Figure 6: TE-B Kit Accessories ........................16 Figure 7: Interface Diagram of Using TE-B Alone ..................
Introduction To help you to develop applications with Quectel BC680Z-EU TE-B conveniently, Quectel supplies corresponding development board (BC680Z-EU TE-B) to test the module. This document can help you quickly understand BC680Z-EU TE-B interface specifications, RF characteristics, electrical and mechanical details and know how to use it.
NB-IoT Module Series Product Overview BC680Z-EU TE-B is a development board that supports a series of interfaces. It can be used to test basic functionality or further development of the module. 2.1. Top and Bottom Views Figure 1: Top View...
NB-IoT Module Series 2.3. Key Features Table 3: Key Features of TE-B Parameter Details USB power supply interface: ⚫ Supply voltage range: 4.75–5.25 V ⚫ Typical supply voltage: 5.0 V Power adapter power supply interface: ⚫ Supply voltage range: 4.75–5.25 V Power Supply ⚫...
NB-IoT Module Series 3.2. Accessories List Figure 6: TE-B Kit Accessories Table 4: Accessories List Item Description Quantity (pcs) Antenna NB-IoT antennas with SMA connector Cable Micro USB cable A sheet of paper giving instructions for TE-B Instruction Sheet connection, details of accessories, etc. BC680Z-EU_TE-B_User_Guide 16 / 22...
NB-IoT Module Series Operation Procedures BC680Z-EU TE-B can be used alone to upgrade firmware and to debug applications based on BC680Z- EU. The following describes the operation procedures of TE-B in different operation modes. 4.1. Operation Procedure with Single Board 4.1.1.
EU TE-B, which can be used for AT command communication and data transmission; "USB Serial Port (COM12)" (corresponding to USB Serial Converter C) is connected to the debug UART of BC680Z-EU TE-B, which can be used for software debugging and firmware upgrade. For details of UART configuration, see document [1].
4.2. Power Consumption Test Guide 4.2.1. Test Tools The following are the equipment and tools needed for the power consumption test: ⚫ BC680Z-EU TE-B ⚫ DC power analyzer ⚫ Wire, soldering iron, tin wire, and wire stripping pliers, etc. to weld the power supply cord on TE-B.
NB-IoT Module Series J0201 J0202 S0301 Figure 9: Schematic Diagram of TE-B Before Modification 4.2.3. Power Consumption Test Steps Please refer to the following steps to test the power consumption of the module on the modified TE-B: Insert the USIM card; Plug in the USB cable into TE-B;...
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NB-IoT Module Series Conduct power consumption tests in different operation modes. Figure 10: TE-B Wiring Diagram BC680Z-EU_TE-B_User_Guide 21 / 22...
NB-IoT Module Series Appendix References Table 5: Related Documents Document Name [1] Quectel_BC680Z-EU_Hardware_Design Table 6: Terms and Abbreviations Abbreviation Description Bits Per Second Direct Current DFOTA Delta Firmware Upgrade Over-the-Air Ground GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System Low-dropout Regulator NB-IoT Narrowband Internet of Things Radio Frequency Sub Miniature Version A Short Message Service...
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