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  • Page 1 SC151 Hardware Guide V1.0...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Trademark Statement The trademark is registered and owned by Fibocom Wireless Inc. Other trademarks, product names, service names and company names appearing in this document are owned by their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Contact Information

    Contact Information Website: https://www.fibocom.com Address: 10/F-14/F, Block A, Building 6, Shenzhen International Innovation Valley, Dashi First Road, Xili Community, Xili Subdistrict, Nanshan District, Shenzhen Tel: 0755-26733555 Safety Instructions Do not operate wireless communication products in areas where the use of radio is not recommended without proper equipment certification.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    4.2.1.1 Power-on ....................34 4.2.1.2 Power-off ....................35 4.2.2 Sleep and Wakeup ...................36 4.2.3 Volume Control ..................36 4.2.4 Forced Download ..................36 4.3 USB ....................... 37 4.3.1 USB Pin Definition ................... 37 4.3.2 USB Design Considerations ..............40 Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 5 6 Electrical Features ..................75 6.1 Normal Operating Voltage ................75 6.2 Absolute Maximum Voltage ................75 6.3 Operating Temperature and Storage Temperature ........75 6.4 Power Consumption ..................76 6.5 Maximum Transmitting Power ............... 80 Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 6 7.2 Structure Dimensions ..................94 7.3 PCB Package ....................95 8 Storage, Production and Packaging ............96 8.1 Storage, Production and Packaging ..............96 Appendix A. Reference Documents ............. 104 Appendix B. Acronyms and Abbreviations ........... 105 Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 7: Applicable Models

    Applicable Models Applicable Models Applicable Model Description SC151-CN-00 4GB+64GB memory, suitable for China SC151-CN-20 6GB+128GB memory, suitable for China SC151-GL-00 4GB+64GB memory, suitable for Global SC151-GL-20 6GB+128GB memory, suitable for Global Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 8: Change History

    Change History Change History V1.0 (2023-12-20) Initial version. Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 9: Foreword

    This document describes the electrical characteristics, RF performance, structure size, application environment, etc. of the SC151 module. With the assistance of the document and other instructions, the developers can quickly understand the hardware functions of the module and develop products.
  • Page 10  3GPPTS27.005 V10.0.1: Use of Data Terminal Equipment -Data Circuit terminating Equipment (DTE - DCE) interface for Short Message Service (SMS)and Cell Broadcast Service (CBS)  PCI_Express_M.2_Specification_Rev1.1_TS_12092016_NCB  Universal Serial Bus Specification 2.0  Universal Serial Bus Specification 3.0 Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 11: Product Overview

    Androidoperating system and support various interfaces such as MIPI/USB/UART/SPI/I2C. It is the optimal solution for the core system of wireless smart products. Its corresponding network modes and frequency bands are as follows: Table 1. Introduction to bands of SC151-CN Mode Band...

  • Page 12: Key Features

    Class 3 (23dBm±2dB) for LTE FDD bands Class 3 (23dBm±2dB) for LTE TDD bands Class 3 (23dBm±2dB) for NR FDD bands Class 3 (23dBm±2dB) for NR TDD bands Class 2 (26dBm±2dB) for NR N41/N77/N78/N79 bands WCDMA features Support 3GPP R8 DC-HSPA+ Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 13 NR downlink supports up to 4x4 MIMO Maximum uplink peak rate 550Mbps Maximum downlink peak rate 2.5Gbps WLAN features Support 2.4G and 5G WLAN wireless communication, support 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac and 802.11ax, 2x2 MIMO. Bluetooth features BT5.2 (BR/EDR+BLE) Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 14 UL 2MIMO: SC151-CN(LTE: B3, NR: n3) SC151-GL(n41, n78, n79) HPUE HPUE: n41, n78, n79 SC151-CN: 2T4R：n41,n78,n79 SC151-GL: 1T2R: n41; 1T4R: n77, n78 LCD interface One 4-Lane MIPI_DSI D-PHY 1.2 interface Maximum rate 2.5Gbps/lane Camera interface Three 4-Lane MIPI_CSI D-PHY 1.2 interfaces Maximum rate 2.5Gbps/lane, configurable as 4 + 4 + 4...

  • Page 15: Hardware Block Diagram

    Comply with RoHS standard When the module is operating within this temperature range, the functions of it are normal and the relevant performance meets the 3GPP standard. 2.3 Hardware Block Diagram The functional block diagram is as follows. Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 16: Description Of Development Kit

    Figure 1. Hardware block diagram 2.4 Description of Development Kit Fibocom configures a complete development board kit for the module, which makes it convenient for users to quickly understand the module performance. For the usage of development board, refer to Fibocom_SC151_ADP User Guide and Fibocom_EVB-SOC_User Guide.

  • Page 17: Pin Definition

    3 Pin Definition 3 Pin Definition 3.1 Pin Distribution The SC151 module is packaged in a 636 LGA package. The pin assignment is as follows. Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 18 3 Pin Definition Figure 2. Pin distribution Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 19: Pin Description

    VREG_L6E_3P0 3.0V output power supply VREG_L4E_3P0 3.0V output power supply VREG_L21B_1P8 1.8V output power supply VREG_L21B_1P8 1.8V output power supply VREG_L21B_1P8 1.8V output power supply VREG_L21B_1P8 1.8V output power supply VREG_L4E_3P0 3.0V output power supply Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 20 Pin Name Reset State Pin Description DC Feature VOL_UP Volume+ VOL_DOWN Volume- PWRKEY Power on/off key interface Table 7. Charging Interfaces Pin No. Pin Name Reset State Pin Description DC Feature BAT_P Battery voltage detection input Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 21 Reset State Pin Description DC Feature VDD_SD SD card power supply 2.95V VDD_SDIO SD card signal pull-up power supply 1.8V/2.95V SD_DET SD card insertion and removal detection 1.8V SD_DATA3 DI/DO SDIO data bit 3 1.8V/2.95V Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 22 USB0_SS_TX0_P USB0 3.1 channel 1 transmitting (+) USB0_SS_TX0_M USB0 3.1 channel 1 transmitting (-) USB0_SS_RX1_P USB0 3.1 channel 2 receiving (+) USB0_SS_RX1_M USB0 3.1 channel 2 receiving (-) USB0_SS_TX1_P USB0 3.1 channel 2 transmitting (+) Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 23 UART_TXD UART transmitting 1.8V UART_RTS UART requests to send 1.8V UART_CTS UART clear to send 1.8V LPI_ UART is only used for communication with sensors and audio IC, such as external codecs, WSA, Bluetooth, etc. Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 24 DC Feature NFC_CLK NFC clock 1.8V NFC_CLK_REQ NFC clock request 1.8V NFC_DWL_REQ NFC download control request 1.8V NFC_EN NFC enabling 1.8V NFC_INT NFC interrupt 1.8V NFC_I2C_SDA DI/DO NFC I2C data 1.8V NFC_I2C_SCL NFC I2C clock 1.8V Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 25 Backlight control 1 Table 16. TP interfaces Pin No. Pin Name Reset State Pin Description DC Feature TS_RESET_N TP reset 1.8V TS_INT_N TP interrupt 1.8V TS_I2C_SDA DI/DO TP I2C data 1.8V TS_I2C_SCL TP I2C data 1.8V Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 26 CSI1_LN0_N MIPI CSI1 differential lane 0 - CSI1_LN1_P MIPI CSI1 differential lane 1 + CSI1_LN1_N MIPI CSI1 differential lane 1 - CSI1_LN2_P MIPI CSI1 differential lane 2 + CSI1_LN2_N MIPI CSI1 differential lane 2 - Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 27 1.8V GPIO_105 DI/DO - - Camera2 PWD signal 1.8V CCI_I2C_SDA0 DI/DO - - Camera0 I2C data 1.8V CCI_I2C_SCL0 Camera0 I2C clock 1.8V CCI_I2C_SDA1 DI/DO - - Camera1 I2C data 1.8V CCI_I2C_SCL1 Camera1 I2C clock 1.8V Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 28 MIC_BIAS1 MIC1 bias output voltage MIC_BIAS2 MIC2 bias output voltage MIC_BIAS3 MIC3 bias output voltage AMIC1_INP Analog MIC1 input + AMIC1_INM Analog MIC1 input - AMIC2_INP Analog MIC2 input + AMIC2_INM Analog MIC2 input - Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 29 LPI_I2S field selection 1.8V LPI_I2S2_DATA0 DI/DO LPI_I2S data channel 0 1.8V LPI_I2S2_DATA1 DI/DO LPI_I2S data channel 1 1.8V LPI_I2S2_CLK LPI_I2S bit clock 1.8V Table 21. Sensor interfaces Pin Name Reset Pin Description DC Feature Value Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 30 Reset Value Pin Description DC Feature VIB_DRV_P Motor drive output 1.504V to 3.544V Table 24. GPIO interfaces Pin No. Pin Name Reset Value Pin Description DC Feature GPIO_34 DI/DO General GPIO GPIO_99 DI/DO General GPIO Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 31 General GPIO GPIO_50 DI/DO General GPIO GPIO_100 DI/DO General GPIO GPIO_84 DI/DO General GPIO GPIO_83 DI/DO General GPIO GPIO_90 DI/DO General GPIO GPIO_126 DI/DO General GPIO BOOT_CONFIG GPIO_105 DI/DO General GPIO BOOT_CONFIG GPIO_102 DI/DO General GPIO Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 32 327, 330, 331, 585, 346, 343, 258, 259, 262, 263, 267, 268, 274, 278, 280, 283, 286, 287, 291, 294, 298, 80, 195, 201, 219, 231, 227, 232, 415, 422, RESERVED 423, 31, 75, 104, 199, 220, 222, 223, 226, 247, 251, 254, 608, 609, 610, 613, Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 33 602, 603, 605, 606, 607,375, 619, 620, 621, 622, 79, 62, 66, 60, 61, 68, 69, 64, 65, 72, 73, 74, 67, 7, 126, 612, 611, 142, 15, 403, 311, 202, 175, 315, 319, 307, 151, 351, 170, 59, 55, 63 Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 34: Application Interfaces

    The filter capacitor is placed on the same side as the module, and must not cross the layer, otherwise there will be the risk of TIS interference, and Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 35: Voltage Drop

    If the power supply capacity is insufficient, the power supply transient voltage drops below 3.5 V, which may cause the module power off or restart. The power supply voltage drop is shown in the following figure: Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 36: Vrtc Interfaces

    VRTC input current (clock is normal) 4.1.4 Power Output The module has multiple power outputs, used for peripheral circuit power supply. In application, 33pF and 10pF capacitors can be connected in parallel to effectively filter high-frequency interference. Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 37: Control Interfaces

    After VBAT is powered, pull down the PWRKEY pin for 2s to 6s can triggermodule power on. The button control and OC drive power on reference design is shownas follows: Figure 5. Reference design of key power-on circuit Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 38: Power-Off

    (select power off or restart). Forced reset: Pull down the PWRKEY pin for 8s to 15s to force the system to reset. The forced reset sequence is shown in the following figure: Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 39: Sleep And Wakeup

    4.2.4 Forced Download The module provides the USB_BOOT pin as the emergency download trigger interface. Pulling the USB_BOOT pin to VREG_L21B_1P8 during the booting phase triggers the module to enter the Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 40: Usb

    The pin is suspended when configuration, power-on connected to the Type C port initialization test grounded when connected to the Micro B port USB_PHY_PS USB interface configuration When connecting the Micro B check port, connect 1K resistance to Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 41 Pin No. Pin Name Description Note USB0_HS_DP AI/AO USB0 2.0 differential data (+) Software download USB0_HS_DM AI/AO USB0 2.0 differential data (-) supported USB 3.1 (TYPE-C) circuit reference design is shown in the following figure. Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 42 4 Application Interfaces Figure 10. Reference circuit of USB 3.1 The reference circuit of USB 2.0 interface is designed as follows. Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 43: Usb Design Considerations

    USB 2.0 signals shall not exceed 2pF. The parasitic capacitance of the ESD protection device for USB 3.0 signals shall not exceed 0.2pF. 4.4 UART The module defines three UART interfaces, all of which are in 1.8V voltage domain. Please refer to pin Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 44: Spi

    The module provides one set of SPI default interfaces that support master/slave mode. Please refer to pin description section for pin definition. The reference schematic of SPI circuit is shown in the following figure. Figure 13. SPI interface reference circuit Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 45: I2C

    If one of the peripherals has high requirement for timeliness, do not set the peripherals to share one set of I2C interfaces. 4.7 SD The module supports one set of SD card interface. Please refer to the pin description section for pin definition. Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 46  The total capacitance of the load on the SDIO signal lines should be less than 1pF.  VDD_SD is the peripheral driver power of the SD card and can provide about 600mA current. Pay attention to controlling the line width is greater than 0.6 mm. Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 47: U)Sim

    Figure 15. (U)SIM reference schematic 4.9 GPIO The module has rich GPIO resources and the power domain is 1.8V. The pin definition is as follows: Table 35. GPIO list Pin No. Pin Name Function Description Wake-up Note Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 48 Configurable I/O GPIO_97 PD:nppukp Configurable I/O GPIO_50 PD:nppukp Configurable I/O GPIO_100 PD:nppukp Configurable I/O BOOT_CONFIG GPIO_84 PD:nppukp Configurable I/O GPIO_83 PD:nppukp Configurable I/O GPIO_90 PD:nppukp Configurable I/O GPIO_126 PD:nppukp Configurable I/O GPIO_105 PD:nppukp Configurable I/O Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 49: Adc

    Table 37. Battery interface definition Pin No. Pin Name Description Note Connect to the positive end of BAT_P Battery voltage detection the battery and cannot be left Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 50: Lcd

    The screen interface is based on the MIPI_DSI standard and supports one group of 4-Lane high-speed differential data transmission with a maximum FHD+ resolution. Please refer to the pin description section for pin definition. The LCD reference design is shown in the following figure. Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 51  It is recommended that the space of intra-lane differential line should be 1 times of the route width and the space between differential line and other routes should be controlled 1.5 times of the route Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 52: Touch Panel

    The camera interface of the module is based on the MIPI_CSI standard and can support three (4 lane +4 lane +4 lane) camera combinations. Please refer to the pin description section for pin definition. The camera circuit reference design is shown in the following figure. Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 53  The MIPI signal line needs to be controlled with a 100Ω differential impedance with tolerance ±10%.  The length difference of differential lines in MIPI signal line groups shall be controlled within 0.7 mm, Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 54: Audio

    4.15.1 Analog Audio Interface The module supports three analog input interfaces and three analog output interfaces. Please refer to the pin description section for pin definition. The reference design of MEMS type microphone differential input is as follows: Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 55 4 Application Interfaces Figure 20. Reference schematic of MIC circuit The reference design of the earphone is as follows: Figure 21. Reference schematic of receiver circuit The reference circuit of speaker is as follows: Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 56  A set of Class-AB differential AUX PA output cannot directly drive the speaker, and audio power amplifier is required when in use;  Both the receiver and AUX PA output are of differential type and must follow the differential routing Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 57: Lpi_I2S

    The module has a motor drive interface and only supports ERM motors. Please refer to the pin description section for pin definition. The following figure shows the reference circuit of motor interface. Figure 24. Reference schematic of motor circuit Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 58: Antenna Interfaces

    5 Antenna Interfaces 5 Antenna Interfaces 5.1 Definition of Antenna Interfaces Table 38. Definition of antenna interfaces for SC151-CN Pin Name Function Description Frequency Range ANT0 Antenna 0 interface WCDMA: B1/B8 WCDMA: B1/B8 700MHz- 5GNR （N1/N3/N5/N8/ LTE: LTE: 5GHz N28A TRX, N41/ N78/...
  • Page 59 5 Antenna Interfaces ANT_WIFI_M WI-FI MIMO antenna 2.4G/5G 2.4G/5G interface Table 38. Definition of antenna interfaces for SC151-GL Pin Name Function Description Frequen Range ANT0 WCDMA: B1/5/6/ WCDMA: B1/5/6/8/1 Antenna 0 interface, 617MHz- 8/19 9（Primary Rx) LTE/NR LB TRX MHB 4.2GHz...

  • Page 60: Operating Frequency

    ANT_WIFI/BT Antenna WIFI/BT 2.4G/5G/6G/BT 2.4G/5G/6G/BT interface ANT_WIFI_M Antenna WIFI MIMO 2.4G/5G/6G 2.4G/5G/6G interface 5.2 Operating Frequency 5.2.1 Cellular Tables 39. Reference table of cellular frequency for SC151-CN Mode Band TX（MHz） RX（MHz） WCDMA Band 1 1920-1980 2110-2170 Band 8 880-915 925-960...
  • Page 61 824-849 869-894 880-915 925-960 n28A 703-733 758-788 NR TDD 2496-2690 2496-2690 3300-3800 3300-3800 4400-5000 4400-5000 Tables 40. Reference table of cellular frequency for SC151-GL Mode Band TX（MHz） RX（MHz） WCDMA Band 1 1920-1980 2110-2170 Band 2 1850-1910 1930-1990 Band 4 1710-1755...
  • Page 62 617-652 LTE TDD Band 38 2570-2620 2570-2620 Band 40 2300-2400 2300-2400 Band 41 2496-2690 2496-2690 Band 42 3400-3600 3400-3600 Band 43 3600-3800 3600-3800 Band 48 3550-3700 3550-3700 NR FDD 1920-1980 2110-2170 1850-1910 1930-1990 1710-1785 1805-1880 Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 63: Wifi

    3300-3800 3300-3800 5.2.2 WIFI The module supports 2.4G/5G/6G(SC151-GL) WLAN wireless communication, and supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac and 802.11ax. The maximum throughput is 3600Mbps (2 x 2 + 2 x 2 11ax DBS) with the following characteristics:  Support Wake-on-WLAN (WoWLAN) ...
  • Page 64  5G band supports OFDM, HT20,HT40,HT40-,HT40+,VHT20, VHT40, VHT80, VHT160, HE20, HE40, HE80 and HE160  6G (SC151-GL) band supports OFDM, HE20, HE40, HE80 and HE160  Test condition: 3.8V power supply, environment temperature of 25°C Table 41. WIFI transmitting power for sc151-cn...
  • Page 65 MCS9 10±3 802.11ax MCS0 15±3 MCS11 12±3 MCS0 17±3 MCS11 12±3 MCS0 17±3 MCS11 12±3 MCS0 17±3 MCS11 10±3 Table 41. WIFI transmitting power for sc151-gl Frequency Mode Date Rate Bandwidth (MHz) TX Power (dBm) Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 66 MCS0 17±3 MCS11 10±3 802.11a 6Mbps 17±3 54Mbps 15±3 802.11n MCS0 17±3 MCS7 15±3 MCS0 17±3 MCS7 15±3 802.11ac MCS0 17±3 MCS8 15±3 MCS0 17±3 MCS9 14±3 MCS0 17±3 MCS9 13±3 MCS0 17±3 MCS9 10±3 Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 67 17±3 MCS11 10±3 802.11a 6Mbps 54Mbps 802.11ax MCS0 MCS11 MCS0 MCS11 MCS0 MCS11 MCS0 MCS11 Table 42. WIFI receiving sensitivity for sc151-cn Frequency Mode Date Rate Bandwidth (MHz) Sensitivity (dBm) 2.4G 802.11b 1Mbps 11Mbps 802.11g 6Mbps 54Mbps 802.11n MCS0 Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 68 Mode Date Rate Bandwidth (MHz) Sensitivity (dBm) MCS7 MCS0 MCS7 802.11ax MCS0 MCS11 MCS0 MCS11 802.11a 6Mbps 54Mbps 802.11n MCS0 MCS7 MCS0 MCS7 802.11ac MCS0 MCS8 MCS0 MCS9 MCS0 MCS9 802.11ax MCS0 MCS11 MCS0 MCS11 Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 69 5 Antenna Interfaces Frequency Mode Date Rate Bandwidth (MHz) Sensitivity (dBm) MCS0 MCS11 MCS0 MCS11 Table 42. WIFI receiving sensitivity for sc151-gl Frequency Mode Date Rate Bandwidth (MHz) Sensitivity (dBm) 2.4G 802.11b 1Mbps 11Mbps 802.11g 6Mbps 54Mbps 802.11n MCS0 MCS7...
  • Page 70 Microstrip line is recommended for RF routing of WIFI antenna. The insertion loss of 2.4G band is controlled within 0.2dB, the insertion loss of 5G band is controlled within 0.8dB, and the impedance is controlled within 50Ω. Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 71: Bluetooth

    BT1.2 1Mbit/s > 80Kbit/s BT2.0+EDR 3Mbit/s > 80Kbit/s BT3.0+HS 24Mbit/s Refer to 3.0+HS BT4.2 LE 24Mbit/s Refer to 4.2 LE BT5.2 48Mbit/s Refer to 5.2 LE Test condition: 3.8V power supply, environment temperature of 25°C Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 72: Gnss

    GNSS. Test condition: 3.8V power supply, environment temperature of 25°C Table 47. GNSS positioning performance Parameter Description Typical Result Unit Acquisition -145 Sensitivity Tracking -157 -130dBm 38.5 dB-Hz Cold Start TTFF Warm Start Hot Start Static accuracy (95% @- Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 73: Antenna Design Circuit

    The module has a built-in LNA. The passive antenna is used in the design of the device. Microstrip line is recommended for the GNSS RF routing, with insertion loss within 0.2dB and impedance at 50Ω. Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 74 17dB. If the gain is greater than 17dB, the reserved π-type matching needs to be used to increase the attenuation network. The following figures show the reference circuits of GNSS antenna. Figure 26. Reference circuit of GNSS passive antenna Figure 27. Reference circuit of GNSS active antenna Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 75: Antenna Performance Requirements

    VSWR: < 2 (typical value) Passive antenna gain: > 0dBi Active antenna NF: < 1.5dB (typical value) Active antenna gain: > -2dBi Isolation between GPS and MAIN > 20dB antennas: Isolation between WIFI and MAIN > 20dB antennas: Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 76: Pcb Layout Reference Design

    Generally, if the planar reference model can meet the requirements, the coplanar impedance model should not be used. Figure 28. Planar reference model for a two-layer board Figure 29. Coplanar impedance model for a two-layer board Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 77 The distance between vias and traces should be greater than 2 times the line width.  There should be clearance below the RF connector, and the RF routing should be far away from the interference source to avoid crossing and paralleling with the interference source. Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 78: Electrical Features

    Table 51. Absolute maximum parameters Parameter Unit VBAT -0.3 USB_IN -0.3 6.3 Operating Temperature and Storage Temperature Table 52. Operating temperature and storage temperature Parameter Unit Operating ambient temperature °C Storage temperature °C Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 79: Power Consumption

    The power consumption measurement is closely related to the operating state of the module, and the test conditions are as follows: The ambient temperature is 25°C and the power supply voltage is 3.8V. Table 53. Operating current for SC151-CN Parameter Description...
  • Page 80 @ max power (10M, SCS=15KHz) n28A @ max power (10M, SCS=15KHz) NR TDD n41 @ max power (100MHz,SCS=30KHz) RMS Current n78 @ max power (100MHz,SCS=30KHz) n79 @ max power (100MHz,SCS=30KHz) Table 54. Operating current for SC151-GL Parameter Description Condition Typical Unit Result...
  • Page 81 Band 7 @max power (10MHz,1RB) Band 8 @max power (10MHz,1RB) Band 12 @max power (10MHz,1RB) Band 13 @max power (10MHz,1RB) Band 14 @max power (10MHz,1RB) Band 17 @max power (10MHz,1RB) Band 18 @max power (10MHz,1RB) Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 82 @ max power (10M, SCS=15KHz) n5 @ max power (10M, SCS=15KHz) n7 @ max power (10M, SCS=15KHz) n8 @ max power (10M, SCS=15KHz) n12 @ max power (10M, SCS=15KHz) n14 @ max power (10M, SCS=15KHz) Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 83: Maximum Transmitting Power

    @ max power (100MHz,SCS=30KHz) n78 @ max power (100MHz,SCS=30KHz) The above power consumption data is the test result of SC151-CN-00. On this basis, the power consumption of memory increases by 1mA for each additional specification. 6.5 Maximum Transmitting Power The maximum transmitting power is the transmitting power measured at the antenna pin at an ambient temperature of 25°C.
  • Page 84 6 Electrical Features Table 55. RF transmitting power for SC151-CN Mode Band Max Power(dBm) Min Power(dBm) WCDMA Band 1 24+1.7/-3.7 ＜-49 Band 8 24+1.7/-3.7 ＜-49 LTE FDD Band 1 23±2.7 ＜-39 Band 3 23±2.7 ＜-39 Band 5 23±2.7 ＜-39 Band 8 23±2.7...
  • Page 85 Band 14 23±2.7 ＜-39 Band 17 23±2.7 ＜-39 Band 18 23±2.7 ＜-39 Band 19 23±2.7 ＜-39 Band 20 23±2.7 ＜-39 Band 25 23±2.7 ＜-39 Band 26 23±2.7 ＜-39 Band 28 23±2.7 ＜-39 Band 30 23±2.7 ＜-39 Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 86 ＜-39 NR FDD 23±2.7 ＜-39 23±2.7 ＜-39 23±2.7 ＜-39 23±2.7 ＜-39 23±2.7 ＜-39 23±2.7 ＜-39 23±2.7 ＜-39 23±2.7 ＜-39 23±2.7 ＜-39 23±2.7 ＜-39 23+2.7/-3.2 ＜-39 23±2.7 ＜-39 23±2.7 ＜-39 23±2.7 ＜-39 NR TDD 23+2.7/-2.7 ＜-39 Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 87: Receiving Sensitivity

    TIS indicators. The receiving sensitivity of the module is as follows: Test conditions: power supply of 3.8V and environment temperature of 25°C Table 57. Four-antenna RF receiving sensitivity for SC151-CN Mode Band Typical Value...
  • Page 88 Band 30 Band 66 -98.5 LTE TDD Band 38 Band 40 Band 41 Band 42 -97.2 Band 43 -97.2 Band 48 -97.2 NR FDD -100 -99.5+TT -97.5+TT -96.5+TT -97.5+TT -96+TT -98.5+TT -99+TT NR TDD -99.5+TT -99.5+TT Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 89 6 Electrical Features Mode Band Typical Value 3GPP Requirement Unit -87.4+TT -96.7+TT -87.8+TT -87.8+TT Table 59. Dual-antenna RF receiving sensitivity for SC151-CN Mode Band Typical Value 3GPP Requirement Unit WCDMA Band 1 -108 -106 Band 8 -110 -103 LTE FDD Band 1 -96.3...
  • Page 90 6 Electrical Features Table 60. Dual-antenna RF receiving sensitivity for SC151-GL Mode Band Typical Value 3GPP Requirement Unit WCDMA Band 1 -108 -106.7 Band 2 -104.7 Band 4 -106.7 Band 5 -109 -104.7 Band 6 -109 -106.7 Band 8 -110 -103.7...
  • Page 91 -94.3 Band 42 -102 Band 43 -102 Band 48 -102 NR FDD -96.8 +TT -94.8+TT -93.8 +TT -94.8+TT -94.8+TT -93.8+TT -93.8 +TT -93.8 +TT -93.8 +TT -93.3+TT -95.5+TT -95.8+TT -96.3+TT -94+TT NR TDD -96.8+TT -96.8+TT Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 92 38.521-1. The details are shown in the following table: Test Tolerance (TT) for RX sensitivity level f ≤ 3.0GHz 3.0GHz < f ≤ 6.0GHz 0.7dB 1.0dB Table 61. LTE CA band combinations for SC151-CN CA configuration ULCA DL 4×4 MIMO CA_1A-5A CA_3A-5A...
  • Page 93 CA_40C CA_41C CA_40D CA_41D CA_40A-40A CA_40A-40C CA_41A-41A CA_41A-41C 41A-41C CA_41A-41A-41A 41A-41A Table 62. NR CA band combinations for SC151-CN CA configuration ULCA DLCA CA_n28A-n41A n41A (4×4 MIMO) CA_N41A-N28A N28A(2×2 MIMO) Table 63. EN-DC band combinations for SC151-CN EN-DC 5G-NR DL Sub- 4G DL 4×4...

  • Page 94: Electrostatic Features

    Other interface ±0.5 ±1  The data is tested based on the development board of Fibocom.  ESD performance is strongly related to PCB design, and key control signals should be protected.  When designing the whole machine, pay attention to maintain the integrity and connectivity of GND.

  • Page 95: Reliability

    6 Electrical Features 6.8 Reliability The reliability test of Fibocom is conducted according to the industrial level. For the reliability test results, refer to Fibocom_SC151_Industry Standard Reliability Test Report_V1.0. 6.9 Thermal Design For more thermal design guidance, refer to Fibocom_General Thermal Design Guide for Modules.

  • Page 96: Structure Specifications

    Structure Specifications 7 Structure Specifications 7.1 Product Appearance Figure 31. Product appearance Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 97: Structure Dimensions

    Structure Specifications 7.2 Structure Dimensions Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 98: Pcb Package

    7.3 PCB Package The following figure shows the PCB package size of the module, and users can design the PCB package by themselves. Fibocom also provides users with a designed document "Fibocom_SC151_SCH & PCB Package", which can be found in the package.

  • Page 99: Storage, Production And Packaging

    Storage, Production and Packaging 8 Storage, Production and Packaging 8.1 Storage, Production and Packaging Refer to the Fibocom_SC151_SMT Design Guide for storage, production, and packaging. Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 100: End Product Labeling

    The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the user’s manual of the end product which integrates this module. The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual. Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 101: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    Part 15 Subpart B compliant (when it also contains unintentional-radiator digital circuity), then the grantee shall provide a notice stating that the final host product still requires Part 15 Subpart B compliance testing with the modular transmitter installed. Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 102 Storage, Production and Packaging Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 103: Radiation Exposure Statement

    Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body. Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 104: Industry Canada Statement

    This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions: (For module device use) 1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users, Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 105 Canada n'est plus considéré comme valide et l'ID IC ne peut pas être utilisé sur le produit final. Dans ces circonstances, l'intégrateur OEM sera chargé de réévaluer le produit final (y compris l'émetteur) et l'obtention d'une autorisation distincte au Canada. Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 106: Plaque Signalétique Du Produit Final

    RF dans le manuel de l'utilisateur du produit final qui intègre ce module. Le manuel de l'utilisateur final doit inclure toutes les informations réglementaires requises et avertissements comme indiqué dans ce manuel. Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 107: Appendix A. Reference Documents

    Appendix A. Reference Documents Category Document Name Hardware Fibocom_SC151_CA_ENDC_List Reference design Fibocom_SC151_Package Fibocom_SC151_Reference Design Development kit Fibocom_SC151_ADP User Guide Fibocom_EVB-SOC_User Guide User Guide Fibocom_Design Guide_RF Antenna Fibocom_SC151_SMT Design Guide Fibocom_General Thermal Design Guide for Modules Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

  • Page 108: Appendix B. Acronyms And Abbreviations

    Frequency Division Duplexing High Band HSDPA High Speed Down Link Packet Access Imax Maximum Load Current Low Band Light Emitting Diode Least Significant Bit Long Term Evolution Middle Band Mobile Equipment MIMO Multiple-input and multiple-output Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 109 Right Hand Circularly Polarized RMS Root Mean Square Real Time Clock Receive Standalone SCell Secondary Cell for CA Short Message Service Terminal Equipment Transmitting Direction Test Tolerance Time Division Duplexing UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver & Transmitter Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.
  • Page 110 Appendix B. Acronyms and Abbreviations Uplink UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications System Unsolicited Result Code (U)SIM (Universal) Subscriber Identity Module VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Virtual Reality WCDMA Wideband Code Division Multiple Access Copyright © Fibocom Wireless Inc.

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