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SG368Z Series EVB
User Guide
Smart Module Series
Version: 1.0
Date: 2023-07-28
Status: Released

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  • Page 1 SG368Z Series EVB User Guide Smart Module Series Version: 1.0 Date: 2023-07-28 Status: Released...

  • Page 2: Legal Notices

    Smart 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,...

  • Page 3: Third-Party Rights

    Privacy Policy To implement module functionality, certain device data are uploaded to Quectel’s or third-party’s servers, including carriers, chipset suppliers or customer-designated servers. Quectel, strictly abiding by the relevant laws and regulations, shall retain, use, disclose or otherwise process relevant data for the purpose of performing the service only or as permitted by applicable laws.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Manufacturers of the 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

    Smart Module Series About the Document Revision History Version Date Author Description 2023-06-16 Gibert FAN Creation of the document 2023-07-28 Gibert FAN First official release SG368Z_Series_EVB_User_Guide 4 / 42...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Smart Module Series Contents Safety Information ............................3 About the Document ........................... 4 Contents ............................... 5 Table Index ..............................7 Figure Index ..............................8 Introduction ............................9 1.1. Applicable Module ........................9 1.2. Special Mark ..........................9 Product Overview ..........................10 2.1.
  • Page 7 Smart Module Series Appendix References ........................41 SG368Z_Series_EVB_User_Guide 6 / 42...
  • Page 8 Smart Module Series Table Index Table 1: Special Mark ........................... 9 Table 2: Components & Functions ......................13 Table 3: Accessories List ..........................18 Table 4: Description of Power Supply ......................19 Table 5: Description of Module TE-A Interfaces ..................20 Table 6: Description of USB Interfaces ......................
  • Page 9 Smart Module Series Figure Index Figure 1: Top View ............................10 Figure 2: Bottom View ..........................11 Figure 3: Top View for Component Placement ..................12 Figure 4: Bottom View for Component Placement ..................13 Figure 5: EVB and Accessories Assembly ....................16 Figure 6: EVB Kit Accessories ........................

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Smart Module Series Introduction This document describes the application details of SG368Z Series EVB (evaluation board), which is an assistant tool for you to develop applications and test basic functionalities of SG368Z series module. 1.1. Applicable Module For details about the applicable module of this EVB, see document [1].

  • Page 11: Product Overview

    Smart Module Series Product Overview 2.1. Top and Bottom Views The EVB size is 110 mm × 160 mm, and the top and bottom views are shown as below: Figure 1: Top View SG368Z_Series_EVB_User_Guide 10 / 42...
  • Page 12 Smart Module Series Figure 2: Bottom View SG368Z_Series_EVB_User_Guide 11 / 42...

  • Page 13: Component Placement

    Smart Module Series 2.2. Component Placement J1001 J0301 J0302 J1601 J1002 S1701 SD Card J0201 Camera 0 Camera 1 CAN Interface (U)SIM Card PWRKEY Connector DC Power Jack Connector Connector Test Point Connector J1702 Test Points J1101 RJ45 Connector J1701 Test Points S0201 Power...
  • Page 14 Smart Module Series J1003 (U)SIM Card Connector J1301 M.2 Connector for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Module U0904 M.2 Connector for 5G Module Figure 4: Bottom View for Component Placement Table 2: Components & Functions Component RefDes. Description Comment Module TE-A J0101, J0102 Module TE-A connectors Connect Module TE-A and EVB Interfaces Power Supply...
  • Page 15 Smart Module Series LVDS TP J0503 LVDS TP connector Interface ⚫ HDMI 2.0 ⚫ HDMI Interface J0502 HDMI connector Supports up to 4096 × 2160 @ 60 fps output resolution ⚫ 4-lane MIPI DSI ⚫ Supports up to 1920 × 1080 @ LCM Interface J0603 LCM connector...
  • Page 16 Smart Module Series Supports 10/100/1000 Mbps data rate J1201 RJ45 connector (Only SG368Z-AP supports) 4G Module U1401 4G module Supports EC200D-CN by default Interface J1405 Antenna connector Main antenna of 4G module Antenna Interfaces J1406 Antenna connector Diversity antenna of 4G module U1502 Microphone 1 single-ended microphone input...

  • Page 17: Kit Accessories & Assembly

    Smart Module Series Kit Accessories & Assembly 3.1. Accessories Assembly Figure 5: EVB and Accessories Assembly SG368Z_Series_EVB_User_Guide 16 / 42...

  • Page 18: Accessories List

    Smart Module Series 3.2. Accessories List All accessories of the EVB kit are listed as below. Please contact the supplier if there is something missing. Power Adapter Antennas Camera RF Cables Bolts & Nuts Figure 6: EVB Kit Accessories SG368Z_Series_EVB_User_Guide 17 / 42...
  • Page 19 Smart Module Series Table 3: Accessories List Item Description Quantity (pcs) SG368Z series EVB Antennas Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna and 4G antennas Cables RF cables Power adapter 12 V/ 5 A Camera 8 MP camera LCD related FPC Bolts and nuts Used for assembling the EVB...

  • Page 20: Application Interfaces

    Smart Module Series Application Interfaces This chapter describes the hardware interfaces of the EVB, as listed below: ⚫ Power supply ⚫ Module TE-A interfaces ⚫ USB interfaces ⚫ Camera interfaces ⚫ Video output interfaces eDP interface HDMI interface LCM and LVDS interfaces ⚫...

  • Page 21: Module Te-A Interfaces

    Figure 8: EVB Power Supply Interface and Switch 4.2. Module TE-A Interfaces Module TE-A interfaces are designed to accommodate the TE-A of SG368Z series module. The TE-A is connected to the EVB via BTB connectors J0101 and J0102. You can test the functionalities of the module easily.
  • Page 22 Smart Module Series The following figure shows the connection between the module TE-A and the EVB. Figure 9: Connection Between the Module TE-A and EVB J0101 J0102 Figure 10: Module TE-A Interfaces SG368Z_Series_EVB_User_Guide 21 / 42...

  • Page 23: Usb Interfaces

    USB Type-C connector J0801 USB Type-A connector J0802 USB Type-A connector USB2/USB3 2.0 USB Type-A Connector USB TYPE-A连接器 J0802 USB1 2.0/3.0 USB Type-A Connector SG368Z Series J0801 Module USB0 2.0 USB Type-C Connector USB 3.0 USB0 3.0/GPIO J0401 SWITCH USB0_ID/I2C CC LOGIC...

  • Page 24: Camera Interfaces

    Smart Module Series J0802 J0801 J0401 Figure 12: USB Interfaces 4.4. Camera Interfaces The EVB provides two camera interfaces, both of which are 2-lane CSI with up to 8 MP pixel. Table 7: Description of Camera Interfaces RefDes. Description J0301 Camera 0 connector J0302 Camera 1 connector...

  • Page 25: Video Output Interfaces

    Smart Module Series 4.5. Video Output Interfaces The EVB provides four video output interfaces, including LCM, LVDS, eDP and HDMI interfaces. The EVB supports triple-screen display and the three screens can support different video signal. Table 8: Description of Video Output Interfaces RefDes.

  • Page 26: Hdmi Interface

    Smart Module Series 4.5.2. HDMI Interface EVB supports HDMI 2.0 and 3-lane HDMI, with up to 4096 × 2160 @ 60 fps output resolution. J0502 Figure 15: HDMI Interface 4.5.3. LCM and LVDS Interfaces LCM interface is 4-lane MIPI DSI1 interface, and LVDS interface is multiplexed from 4-lane MIPI DSI0. On the EVB, both LCM screen and LVDS screen are equipped with TP function.

  • Page 27: Audio Interfaces

    Smart Module Series J0604 J0603 J0503 J0501 Figure 16: LCM, LVDS and TP Interfaces 4.6. Audio Interfaces The EVB provides one headset interface, one microphone and two loudspeaker interfaces with Class D amplifiers. ⚫ 1 differential microphone input channel can be divided into 2 single-ended microphone input channels.
  • Page 28 Smart Module Series Table 9: Description of Audio Interfaces RefDes. Description U1502 Microphone J1501 Headset connector J1505 Loudspeaker test point TP1503, TP1504 Loudspeaker test points SPK_P SPK_N EARP SPK_RN HPR_OUT Module SPK_RP SPK_LP HPL_OUT SPK_LN Figure 17: Block Diagram of Loudspeaker Application SPK_N SPK_P U1502...

  • Page 29: Sd Card Interface

    Smart Module Series 4.7. SD Card Interface The EVB provides one SD card interface, which complies with SD 3.0 specifications. The interface supports 1.8/3.3 V SD card and SD card hot-plug function. Table 10: Description of SD Card Interface RefDes. Description J1001 SD card connector...
  • Page 30 Smart Module Series GND1 10 nF SATA_TXP A+TRANSMIT 10 nF A-TRANSMIT SATA_TXN GND2 10 nF B-RECEVIE SATA_RXN 10 nF SATA_RXP B+RECEVIE Module GND3 SATA DATA SATA Power Figure 20: Connection Between SATA Interfaces and the Module J0703 J0701 Figure 21: SATA interfaces SG368Z_Series_EVB_User_Guide 29 / 42...

  • Page 31: Interfaces

    Description U0904 M.2 connector for 5G module J1301 M.2 connector for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module 5G Module M.2 Connector PCIe/UART/USB 2.0/PCM for 5G Module J1003 (U)SIM SG368Z Series Module M.2 Connector PCIe/SDIO/USB 2.0/ for Wi-Fi/ Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Bluetooth UART Bluetooth Module Module Figure 22: Connection Between M.2 Interfaces and the Modules...

  • Page 32: U)Sim Card Interfaces

    Smart Module Series 4.10. (U)SIM Card Interfaces The EVB provides two (U)SIM card interfaces to respectively connect 4G module (U)SIM card and 5G module (U)SIM card. Table 13: Description of (U)SIM Card Interfaces RefDes. Description J1002 4G module (U)SIM card connector J1003 5G module (U)SIM card connector J1002...

  • Page 33: Module Interface

    Smart Module Series J1101 J1201 Figure 25: RJ45 Ethernet Interfaces 4.12. 4G Module Interface The EVB provides one 4G module interface, which supports 4G antennas and (U)SIM card function. Table 15: Description of 4G Module Interface RefDes. Description U1401 4G module J1405 Antenna connector (Main antenna of 4G module) J1406...

  • Page 34: Status Indication Led

    4.14. Push Button and Switches The EVB provides a power key push button S1701 for turning on/off the SG368Z series module. Pressing PWRKEY for at least 200 ms after powering up can turn on the module. After the module is turned on, pressing PWRKEY for at least 6 s can turn off the module.

  • Page 35: Test Points

    Smart Module Series The EVB provides a power switch and a BOOT switch. The power switch S0201 is used for power on/off control. When the switch is turned to "ON", the EVB power supply is connected; When the switch is turned to "OFF", the EVB power supply is disconnected.
  • Page 36 Smart Module Series J1601 Figure 30: J1601 Test Point Table 19: Pin Description of J1505 Test Point Pin No. Pin Name Description SPK_OUT_RN Loudspeaker right channel output (-) SPK_OUT_RP Loudspeaker right channel output (+) Ground SPK_OUT_LP Loudspeaker left channel output (+) SPK_OUT_LN Loudspeaker left channel output (-) Ground...
  • Page 37 Figure 32: TP1503 and TP1504 Test Points Table 21: Pin Description of J1701 Test Point Pin No. Pin Name Module Pin No. Description PDM_SDI3_M0 SG368Z series module wakes up 5G module Not connected PDM_SDI2_M0 LVDS TP reset Not connected PDM_SDI1_M0 LVDS TP interrupt...
  • Page 38 RS485 receiver in-phase input and driver RS485_A in-phase output Esc, active low MENU Menu, active low Ground Ground UART2_TX_DEBUG SG368Z series module debug UART transmit RESETn SG368Z series module reset UART2_RX_DEBUG SG368Z series module debug UART receive eDL* Reserved VCC_1V8 1.8 V power supply...
  • Page 39 Smart Module Series SARADC_VIN5 General-purpose ADC interface Not connected 12C3_SDA 12C3 serial data VCCIO4 1.8 V output power I2C3_SCL 12C3 serial clock Not connected Ground Ground I2C1_SCL_TP I2C1 serial clock UART_TOOL_TX* Reserved I2C1_SDA_TP I2C1 serial data UART_TOOL_RX* Reserved Not connected UART8_RX UART8 receive Not connected...

  • Page 40: Operation Procedures

    When D0210 (Power supply on/off indicator) lights up, press PWRKEY for at least 200 ms. Run the driver disk on the PC to install the USB driver provided by Quectel. The USB port numbers can be viewed in Device Manager of the PC when the USB driver is installed, as shown in the following figure, which indicates that the module is turned on.

  • Page 41: Turn Off And Reset The Module

    5.3. Communication Via USB Turn on the module according to the procedures in Chapter 5.1. Install and then use QCOM provided by Quectel to achieve the communication between the module and the PC. Select the correct “COM Port” (USB Serial Port, which is shown in Figure 34) and set correct “Baudrate”...

  • Page 42: Appendix References

    Smart Module Series Appendix References Table 23: Related Documents Document Name [1] Quectel_List_of_EVB_Applicable_Modules [2] Quectel_QCOM_User_Guide Table 24: Terms and Abbreviations Abbreviation Description Board to Board Controller Area Network Communication Port Direct Current Digital Input Digital Output Display Serial Interface Embedded DisplayPort Evaluation Board Flexible Printed Circuit Ground...
  • Page 43 Smart Module Series LCD Module Light Emitting Diode LVDS Low-Voltage Differential Signaling On-The-Go PCIe Peripheral Component Interconnect Express Pulse Code Modulation SATA Serial Advanced Technology Attachment Secure Digital Touch Panel/Test Point UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter Universal Serial Bus (U)SIM (Universal) Subscriber Identity Module SG368Z_Series_EVB_User_Guide 42 / 42...

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