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5G-mmWave EVB
User Guide
5G Module Series
Version: 1.1
Date: 2022-12-14
Status: Released

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  • Page 1 5G-mmWave EVB User Guide 5G Module Series Version: 1.1 Date: 2022-12-14 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: Third-Party Rights

    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 Neeson ZHANG/ 2021-06-23 Creation of the document Jumping HE Kingson ZHANG/ 2021-07-25 First official release Jumping HE Added an applicable module RM530N-GL and QTM545 mmWave antenna module; Added U1001 and its description (Table 2); Updated description of connector J2000 (Table 2, Chapter 3.2);...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    5G Module Series Contents Safety Information ............................3 About the Document ..........................4 Contents ..............................5 Table Index ..............................6 Figure Index ..............................7 Introduction ............................8 1.1. Applicable Modules ........................8 1.2. Special Mark ..........................8 General Overview ..........................9 2.1.
  • Page 7 5G Module Series Table Index Table 1: Special Mark ........................... 8 Table 2: Key Components and Features of 5G-mmWave EVB ..............10 Table 3: Accessory List of RM510Q-GL 5G-mmWave EVB Kit (High-Power Solution) ......12 Table 4: Accessory List of RM510Q-GL 5G-mmWave-LP EVB Kit (Low-Power Solution) ......13 Table 5: Accessory List of RM530N-GL 5G-mmWave EVB Kit ..............
  • Page 8 5G Module Series Figure Index Figure 1: Top View for Component Placement of the EVB ................9 Figure 2: Bottom View for Component Placement of the EVB ..............10 Figure 3: Top View of mmWave Pinboard ....................12 Figure 4: EVB Power Supply Block Diagram ..................... 16 Figure 5: EVB Power Supply Interface ......................

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction This user guide describes the application details of 5G-mmWave EVB (evaluation board), which is an assistant tool for engineers to develop applications and test basic functionalities of the Quectel module. 1.1. Applicable Modules For details about the modules that this EVB applies to, see document [1].

  • Page 10: General Overview

    5G Module Series General Overview Quectel supplies 5G-mmWave EVB for engineers to develop applications. This EVB can be used to test basic functionalities of RM510Q-GL with QTM525 (mmWave antenna module) or RA510T series (antenna carrier boards) and RM530N-GL with QTM545 ((mmWave antenna module).
  • Page 11 5G Module Series D1601 J1804 J1804 J1805 D1602 D1603 D1604 Figure 2: Bottom View for Component Placement of the EVB Table 2: Key Components and Features of 5G-mmWave EVB Function RefDes Description Power jack on the EVB; Power Supply J100 Typical power supply: +12 V / 2 A (using QTM525) or +12 V / 8 A (using RA510T series) or +12 V / 2 A (using QTM545).
  • Page 12 5G Module Series J1901 is used to convert debug UART to USB 2.0 signal; J1901, J1911, J1911 and J1912 are used to connect the module’s test USB-to-UART J1912 points DBG_RXD and DBG_TXD to the EVB. Supports (U)SIM card insertion detection; (U)SIM Card Interface J1501 Supports (U)SIM card: Class B (3.0 V) and Class C (1.8 V).

  • Page 13: Mmwave Pinboard View And Placement

    5G Module Series 2.2. mmWave Pinboard View and Placement The mmWave pinboard is used to carry RM530N-GL module, while RM510Q-GL module does not need this board. The physical picture is as follows: Figure 3: Top View of mmWave Pinboard 2.3. List of Accessories All accessories of the 5G-mmWave EVB kits are listed below: Table 3: Accessory List of RM510Q-GL 5G-mmWave EVB Kit (High-Power Solution) Items...
  • Page 14 5G Module Series Antennas Sub-6 GHz antennas Silicone Thermal Pads Thermal conductive pads A sheet of paper giving instructions for EVB connection, Instruction Sheet details of EVB accessories, etc. Screws SC-PB3X6-1N Screws Screws SC-PM2.5X5-2L Power Adapter +12 V/ 8 A power adapter The FPC transmits power and control signal from the EVB to RA510T series Table 4: Accessory List of RM510Q-GL 5G-mmWave-LP EVB Kit (Low-Power Solution)

  • Page 15: Mmwave Evb Assembly

    5G Module Series Table 5: Accessory List of RM530N-GL 5G-mmWave EVB Kit Items Description Quantity (pcs) 10 gigabit Ethernet cable USB Micro-B cable Cables USB Type-C cable RF mmWave cables Sub-6 GHz RF cables Memory 8 GB U-disk Antennas Sub-6 GHz antennas Silicone thermal pads Thermal conductive pads A sheet of paper giving instructions for EVB connection,...
  • Page 16 5G Module Series All EVB kits do not contain Quectel 5G M.2 modules. For RM510Q-GL 5G-mmWave EVB kit high-power/low-power solution, mmWave antenna module QTM525 and antenna carrier boards RA510T series are not included. 5G-mmWave_EVB_User_Guide 15 / 29...

  • Page 17: Interface Application

    5G Module Series Interface Application This chapter describes the following hardware interfaces and components of the 5G-mmWave EVB: ⚫ Power supply ⚫ M.2 interface ⚫ USB Type-C interface ⚫ USB-to-UART interface ⚫ (U)SIM card interface ⚫ LAN interface ⚫ Status Indicators ⚫...

  • Page 18: Interface (J2000)

    5G Module Series J1803 J1801 PON3 PON1 J100 Power Supply DC-DC Converter (+12 V) Figure 5: EVB Power Supply Interface 3.2. M.2 Interface (J2000) The M.2 interface (J2000) is designed to accommodate the applicable modules (RM510Q-GL and RM530N-GL). This interface is used to test functionalities of the applicable modules or to develop applications based on the modules.

  • Page 19: Usb Type-C Interface (J1403)

    5G Module Series 3.3. USB Type-C Interface (J1403) The 5G-mmWave EVB provides a USB 2.0/3.1 Type-C interface (J1403) for connection with a host device, as shown in Figure 6 and Figure 7. J1403 J2000 USB_SS_TX_P USB_SS_TX_P USB_SS_TX_M USB_SS_TX_M U1400 USB_SS_RX_P USB_SS_RX_P USB_SS_RX_M USB_SS_RX_M...
  • Page 20 5G Module Series FULL_CARD_POWER_OFF# VBAT USB_DM VBAT Figure 8: DBG_TXD and DBG_RXD Test Points of RM510Q-GL VBAT USB_DM VBAT Figure 9: DBG_TXD and DBG_RXD Test Points of RM530N-GL 5G-mmWave_EVB_User_Guide 19 / 29...

  • Page 21: U)Sim Card Interface (J1501)

    5G Module Series 3.5. (U)SIM Card Interface (J1501) The 5G-mmWave EVB has one 8-pin push-push type (U)SIM card interface (J1501), which supports 1.8/3.0 V (U)SIM card. The following figure shows the pin assignment of J1501. SIM_DET C4(RSV) C8(RSV) C3(SIM_CLK) C7(SIM_DAT) J1501 C2(SIM_RST) C6(VPP)

  • Page 22: Status Indicators (D1601/D1602*/D1603*/D1604*)

    5G Module Series 3.7. Status Indicators (D1601/D1602*/D1603*/D1604*) The 5G-mmWave EVB provides four status indication LEDs (D1601/D1602*/D1603*/D1604*) on the bottom side. The following figure shows the location of these LED indicators. D1601 J1805 D1602 D1603 D1604 Figure 12: Status Indicators Table 6: Description of Status Indicators RefDes Description Power supply ON/OFF indicator indicating the power supply status of the module.

  • Page 23: Pwrkey And Reset Buttons (S2001/S2002)

    5G Module Series J1708 ANT3_GNSSL1 J1707 ANT2 J1706 ANT1 J1705 ANT0 Figure 13: Sub-6 GHz Antenna Interfaces 3.9. PWRKEY and RESET Buttons (S2001/S2002) TURN ON S2001 PWRKEY Button TURN OFF S2002 RESET Button Figure 14: Buttons (S2001 and S2002) 5G-mmWave_EVB_User_Guide 22 / 29...

  • Page 24: Test Points (J2012/J2013/J2004/1913)

    5G Module Series Table 7: Description of Buttons Function RefDes Description PWRKEY S2001 Used to turn ON/OFF the module RESET S2002 Used to reset the module 3.10. Test Points (J2012/J2013/J2004/1913) The 5G-mmWave EVB provides test points which help you obtain the corresponding waveforms of some signals.
  • Page 25 5G Module Series 2, 4, 70, 72, 74 Module’s power supply test point J2013 Pin No. Pin Name Module Pin No. Description Ground Ground J2004 Pin No. Pin Name Module Pin No. Description PCM_CLK Connect to module’s pin 20 PCM_OUT Connect to module’s pin 24 PCM_IN Connect to module’s pin 22...

  • Page 26: Operation Procedures

    5G Module Series Operation Procedures This chapter introduces how to use the 5G-mmWave EVB for testing and evaluation of applicable modules. Before the procedures below, ensure modules and the EVB are correctly assembled. 4.1. Turn On the Module 1. Insert a (U)SIM card into the (U)SIM card interface (J1501) on the EVB and connect the antennas to the module;...

  • Page 27: Communication Via Usb

    PC when the USB driver is installed, as shown below. Figure 16: 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 28: Reset The Module

    5G Module Series Figure 18: Configurations for Firmware Upgrade For more details about usage and configuration of the QFlash, see document [7]. 4.5. Reset the Module Reset is only used in case of emergency or abnormality. For example, the software fails to respond for more than 5 s due to serious problems.

  • Page 29: Appendix References

    5G Module Series Appendix References Table 9: Related Documents Document Name [1] Quectel_List_of_EVB_Applicable_Modules [2] Quectel_RG520N&RG52xF&RG530F&RM520N&RM530N_Series_AT_Commands_Manual [3] Quectel_RM510Q-GL+QTM525+5G-mmWave-LP_EVB_Kit_Assembly_Instruction [4] Quectel_RM510Q-GL+RA510T+5G-mmWave-EVB_Kit_Assembly_Instruction [5] Quectel_RM530N-GL+QTM545+5G-mmWave_EVB_Kit_Assembly_Instruction [6] Quectel_QCOM_User_Guide [7] Quectel_QFlash_User_Guide Table 10: Terms and Abbreviations Abbreviation Description Board to Board Cluster Communication Port Direct Current Digital Input Digital Output Evaluation Board...
  • Page 30 5G Module Series Input/Output Light Emitting Diode Local Area Network Low-Power mmWave Millimeter-Wave Personal Computer PCIe Peripheral Component Interconnect Express Root Complex RefDes Reference Designator Radio Frequency UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter Universal Serial Bus (U)SIM (Universal) Subscriber Identity Module 5G-mmWave_EVB_User_Guide 29 / 29...

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