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NB-IoT Module Series About the Document Revision History Version Date Author Description 2023-08-14 Weida LIU Creation of the document 2023-09-27 Weida LIU First official release BC950K-GL_TE-B_User_Guide 4 / 28...
NB-IoT 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. Component Placement ......................11 2.3.
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NB-IoT Module Series Table Index Table 1: Components Information .......................11 Table 2: Key Features of TE-B ........................14 Table 3: Accessories List ..........................17 Table 4: Pin Connection Between TE-B and STM32-L476RG MCU ............23 Table 5: Related Documents ........................27 Table 6: Terms and Abbreviations ......................
Introduction To help you to develop applications with Quectel BC950K-GL conveniently, Quectel supplies corresponding development board (BC950K-GL TE-B) to test the module. This document can help you quickly understand BC950K-GL TE-B interface specifications, RF characteristics, electrical and mechanical details and know how to use it.
NB-IoT Module Series Product Overview BC950K-GL TE-B is an NB-IoT development board which supports Arduino interface and it can be used either alone or in conjunction with STM32 Nucleo-64 development board to develop and debug applications which communicate with infrastructures of mobile network operators through NB-IoT radio protocols in 3GPP Rel-13 and 3GPP Rel-14.
NB-IoT Module Series 2.4. Key Features Table 2: Key Features of TE-B Parameters Details USB interface: ⚫ Supply voltage range: 4.75–5.25 V ⚫ Typical supply voltage: 5.0 V Arduino interface: ⚫ Supply voltage range: 4.75–5.25 V Power Supply ⚫ Typical supply voltage: 5.0 V Power adapter interface: ⚫...
NB-IoT Module Series 3.2. Accessories List Figure 7: TE-B Kit Accessories Table 3: Accessories List Item Description Quantity (pcs) Antenna NB-IoT antenna with SMA connector Cable Micro USB cable A sheet of paper giving instructions for TE-B Instruction Sheet connection, details of accessories, etc. BC950K-GL_TE-B_User_Guide 17 / 28...
NB-IoT Module Series Operation Procedures BC950K-GL TE-B can be used alone to upgrade firmware and debug applications based on BC950K-GL. Also, it can be used in conjunction with an STM32 Nucleo-64 development board via Arduino interface to develop NB-IoT applications based on STM32. The following describes the operation procedures of TE-B in different operation modes.
NB-IoT 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 J0401, and please note that an NB-IoT USIM card should be selected. Connect the rod antenna with SMA connector on J0306 (RF antenna connector). Switch S0301 (UART switch) to “UART-to-USB”...
NB-IoT Module Series 4.2.2. Operation Procedures of Using Multi Boards 1. Install a driver for STM32 Nucleo-64 board, which can be downloaded from the following link: http://www.st.com/content/st_com/en/products/evaluation-tools/product-evaluation-tools/mcu-eval- tools/stm32-mcu-eval-tools/stm32-mcu-nucleo/nucleo-l476rg.html; 2. Install a USB-to-UART driver which can be downloaded from the following link: https://www.wch.cn/downloads/USBMSER_exe.html ;...
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NB-IoT Module Series Table 4: Pin Connection Between TE-B and STM32-L476RG MCU MCU (Morpho) Arduino TE-B Description CN9-2 UART_MCU_TX Connect to main UART RX CN9-1 UART_MCU_RX Connect to main UART TX External interrupt for CN5-4 WAKEUP_N Deep Sleep/Light Sleep CN5-6 RESET_EN Active high CN8-1...
4.3. Power Consumption Test Guide 4.3.1. Test Tools The following are the equipment and tools needed for the power consumption test: ⚫ BC950K-GL 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 J0206 J0202 Figure 15: Schematic Diagram of TE-B Before Modification 4.3.3. Power Consumption Test Steps Please refer to the following steps to test the current consumption of the module on the modified TE-B: Insert the USIM card; Insert the USB cable into TE-B;...
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NB-IoT Module Series Turn on the output voltage set by N6705C, and the module will automatically turn on after power on; Conduct current consumption tests in different modes. RF antenna USIM J0206 Power supply 3.6 V J0202 Left: VBAT Right: GND Plug in the USB cable Figure 16: TE-B Wiring Diagram BC950K-GL_TE-B_User_Guide...
NB-IoT Module Series Appendix References Table 5: Related Documents Document Name [1] Quectel_BC950K-GL_Hardware_Design Table 6: Terms and Abbreviations Abbreviation Description 3GPP 3rd Generation Partnership Project Bits Per Second Communication Direct Current DFOTA Delta Firmware Upgrade Over-the-Air Ground Low-dropout Regulator Microcontroller Unit NB-IoT Narrowband Internet of Things Personal Computer...
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NB-IoT Module Series Universal Serial Bus USIM Universal Subscriber Identification Module VBAT Voltage at Battery BC950K-GL_TE-B_User_Guide 28 / 28...
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