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Quectel FGS060N Hardware Design

Wi-fi, bluetooth & 802.15.4 module
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FGS060N
Hardware Design
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series
Version: 0.1
Date: 2023-03-06
Status: Draft

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  • Page 1 FGS060N Hardware Design Wi-Fi, Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series Version: 0.1 Date: 2023-03-06 Status: Draft...
  • Page 2 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 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 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 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 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series About the Document Revision History Version Date Author Description 2023-03-05 Bourne Qian Creation of the document 2023-03-06 Bourne Qian Draft FGS060N_Hardware_Design 4 / 43...
  • Page 6 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series Contents Safety Information ............................3 About the Document ..........................4 Contents ..............................5 Table Index ..............................6 Figure Index ..............................7 1 Introduction ............................. 8 1.1. Special Mark ..........................8 2 Product Overview ..........................10 2.1.
  • Page 7 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series Table Index Table 1 : Special Mark ..........................8 Table 2 : Basic Information ........................10 Table 3 : Key Features ..........................10 Table 4 : Wi-Fi Performances ........................12 Table 5 : Wi-Fi Power Consumption ......................14 Table 6 : Bluetooth Performances ......................
  • Page 8 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series Figure Index Figure 2 : Pin Assignment (Top View) ....................... 18 Figure 3 : Reference Circuit of Power Supply .................... 22 Figure 4 : Power-up Timing ........................22 Figure 5 : Wi-Fi Application Interface Connection ..................23 Figure 6 : SDIO Interface Connection ......................
  • Page 9 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series Introduction This document defines the FGS060N and describes its air interfaces and hardware interfaces which are connected with your applications. With this document, you can quickly understand module interface specifications, electrical and mechanical details, as well as other related information of the module. The document, coupled with application notes and user guides, makes it easy to design and set up mobile applications with the module.
  • Page 10 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series FGS060N_Hardware_Design 9 / 43...
  • Page 11 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series Product Overview FGS060N is a high-performance IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2 and 802.15.4 module. It supports 2.4/5 GHz dual-band 1T1R Wi-Fi 6. Peak data rates up to 480 Mbps. It provides SDIO 3.0 interface for Wi-Fi, UART for Bluetooth and SPI for 802.15.4.
  • Page 12 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series VDDIO_RF Power Supply: ⚫ 3.14–3.46 V，Typ.:3.3V ⚫ 1.71–1.89 V，Typ.:1.8V SDIO_VDD Power Supply: ⚫ 3.14–3.46 V，Typ.:3.3V ⚫ 1.71–1.89 V，Typ.:1.8V ⚫ Operating temperature : -40 to +85 ° C Temperature Ranges ⚫ Storage temperature: -45 to +95° C EVB Kit RF Antenna Interface ⚫...
  • Page 13 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series RF Performances 3.1. Wi-Fi Performances Table 4: Wi-Fi Performances Operating Frequency ⚫ 2.4 GHz: 2.400–2.4835 GHz ⚫ 5 GHz: 4.900–5.895 GHz Modulation DSSS, OFDM, DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK, BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, 256QAM,1024QAM Operating Mode ⚫ ⚫...
  • Page 14 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series ≤ -27 dB 802.11n, HT20 @ MCS 7 ≤ -5 dB 802.11n, HT40 @ MCS 0 ≤ -27 dB 802.11n, HT40 @ MCS 7 802.11ax, HE20 @ MCS 0 ≤ -5 dB 802.11ax, HE20 @ MCS ≤...
  • Page 15 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series Table 5: Wi-Fi Power Consumption Protocol Condition Unit VDDIO VBAT Tx @ 1 Mbps Tx @ 11 Mbps 802.11b Rx @ 1 Mbps Rx @ 11 Mbps Tx @ 6 Mbps Tx @ 54 Mbps 802.11g Rx @ 6 Mbps Rx @ 54 Mbps...
  • Page 16 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series Rx @ MCS 0 Rx @ MCS 8 Tx @ MCS 0 Tx @ MCS 9 802.11ac, VHT40 Rx @ MCS 0 Rx @ MCS 9 Tx @ MCS 0 Tx @ MCS 9 802.11ac, VHT80 Rx @ MCS 0 Rx @ MCS 9 Tx @ MCS 0...
  • Page 17 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series Table 6: Bluetooth Performances Operating Frequency 2.400–2.4835 GHz Modulation GFSK, π/4-DQPSK, 8DPSK Operating Mode BR，EDR，BLE Unit: dBm, Tolerance: ± 2 dB Condition Transmitting Power @ Typ. Receiving Sensitivity @ Typ. Table 7: BLE Power Consumption in Non-signaling Modes Mode Transmitting Power VBAT...
  • Page 18 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series Application Interfaces 4.1. Pin Assignment PCM_ PCM_ VDD_IO SYNC ANT_ CONFIG PCM_ PCM_ MCLK WIFI/BT _HOST0 DOUT CONFIG 15.4_ BT_RTS _HOST1 BT/15.4_ BT/15.4_ RESERV BT_RST WAKE_ WAKE_ BT_RXD WLAN_R SPI_CLK BT_TXD BT_CTS SPI_ SPI_INT VBAT_ SPI_ SDIO_ MISO...
  • Page 19 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series Figure 1: Pin Assignment (Top View) NOTE Keep all RESERVED or unused pins unconnected. All GND pins should be connected to ground. 4.2. Pin Description Table 8: I/O Parameters Definition Type Description Analog Input /Output Digital Input Digital Output Digital Input /Output...
  • Page 20 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series Vmin = 3.14 V Vnom = 3.3 V Power supply for the Vmax = 3.46 V module ‘s digital I/O VDD_IO power supply Vmin = 1.71 V Vnom = 1.8 V Vmax = 1.89 V Vmin = 3.14 V Vnom = 3.3 V Power supply for the...
  • Page 21 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series SDIO_DATA1 SDIO data bit 1 Bluetooth Application Interface Pin Name Pin No. Description Comment Characteristics BT_RST Reset for Bluetooth Bluetooth/802.15.4 BT/15.4_RST independent software reset Bluetooth/802.15.4 BT/15.4_WAKE_ radio wake-up output signal Bluetooth/802.15.4 BT/15.4_WAKE_ radio wake-up input VDDIO signal Bluetooth UART...
  • Page 22 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series Wi-Fi /Bluetooth/ ANT_WIFI/BT 802.15.4 antenna interface Other Interfaces Pin Name Pin No. Description Comment Characteristics CONFIG_HOST Host configuration VBAT_1V8 CONFIG_HOST PCM_SYNC PCM_DIN PCM_DOUT Multi-Functional Pins VDDIO MCLK PCM_CLK WCI-2_OUT WCI-2 coexistence VDDIO interface WCI-2_IN VBAT_1V8 RESERVED Pins Pin Name Pin No.
  • Page 23 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series 47 μF 1 μF 100 nF Figure 2: Reference Circuit of Power Supply The power-up timing of the module is shown below. PU_RESET Figure 3: Power-up Timing NOTE : Valid power to PDn de-asserted. PU_RESET : PDn pulse width : From PDn de-assertion to device ready (SDIO bus enumeration) INIT...
  • Page 24 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series SDIO 3.0 SDIO 3.0 WLAN_WAKE_OUT WLAN_WAKE_IN WLAN_WAKE_OUT WLAN_WAKE_IN IND_RST_WLAN GPIO Module Host Figure 4: Wi-Fi Application Interface Connection 4.4.1. SDIO Interface SDIO interface connection between the module and the host is illustrated in the following figure. SDIO_VDD SDIO_CLK SDIO_CLK...
  • Page 25 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series ⚫ Keep SDIO signals far away from other sensitive circuits/signals such as RF circuits and analog signals, as well as noise signals such as clock signals and DC-DC signals. ⚫ SDIO signal traces (SDIO_CLK and SDIO_DATA[0:3]/SDIO_CMD) need to be equal in length (less than 1 mm distance between the traces).
  • Page 26 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series 4.6. 802.15.4 Application Interface 802.15.4 application interface connection between the module and the host is illustrated in the figure below. BT/15.4_WAKE_OUT BT/15.4_WAKE_IN BT/15.4_WAKE_OUT BT/15.4_WAKE_IN Figure 8: 802.15.4 15.4_RST GPIO Module Host Application Connection 4.6.1. SPI Interface The module supports an HCI (Host Controller Interface) SPI.
  • Page 27 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series The module supports pin antenna interface (ANT_WIFI/BT). The impedance of antenna port is 50 Ω. Appropriate antenna type and design should be used with matched antenna parameters according to specific application. It is required to perform a comprehensive functional test for the RF design before mass production of terminal products.
  • Page 28 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series 4.7.2. RF Routing Guidelines For user’s PCB, the characteristic impedance of all RF traces should be controlled to 50 Ω. The impedance of the RF traces is usually determined by the trace width (W), the materials’ dielectric constant, the height from the reference ground to the signal layer (H), and the spacing between RF traces and grounds (S).
  • Page 29 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series Figure 14: Coplanar Waveguide Design on a 4-layer PCB (Layer 4 as Reference Ground) To ensure RF performance and reliability, follow the principles below in RF layout design: ⚫ Use an impedance simulation tool to accurately control the characteristic impedance of RF traces to 50 Ω.
  • Page 30 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series Figure 15: Dimensions of the Receptacle (Unit: mm) U.FL-LP series mated plugs listed in the following figure can be used to match the U.FL-R-SMT connector. Figure 16: Specifications of Mated Plugs The following figure describes the space factor of mated connectors. FGS060N_Hardware_Design 29 / 43...
  • Page 31 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series Figure 17: Space Factor of Mated Connectors (Unit: mm) For more details, please visit http://www.hirose.com. FGS060N_Hardware_Design 30 / 43...
  • Page 32 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series Electrical Characteristics & Reliability 5.1. Absolute Maximum Ratings Table 11: Absolute Maximum Ratings (Unit: V) Parameter Min. Max. VBAT_3V3 3.96 VBAT_1V8 2.16 3.96 VDDIO 2.16 3.96 VDDIO_RF 2.16 3.96 SDIO_VDD 2.16 5.2. Power Supply Ratings Table 12: Module Power Supply Ratings (Unit: V) Parameter Voltage...
  • Page 33 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series 5.3. ESD Protection Static electricity occurs naturally and it may damage the module. Therefore, applying proper ESD countermeasures and handling methods is imperative. For example, wear anti-static gloves during the development, production, assembly and testing of the module; add ESD protection components to the ESD sensitive interfaces and points in the product design.
  • Page 34 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series Low-level Input Voltage -0.4 0.3*VIO High-level Output Voltage VIO-0.4 Low-level Output Voltage Table 16: VDDIO_RF 1V8 I/O Characteristics (Unit: V) When I/O supply voltage VDDIO_RF=1.8V Parameter Description Min. Max. VDDIO_RF I/O pad supply voltage 1.71 1.89 High-level Input Voltage 0.7*VIO...
  • Page 35 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series Parameter Description Min. Max. VDDIO_RF I/O pad supply voltage 1.71 1.89 High-level Input Voltage 0.7*VIO VIO+0.4 Low-level Input Voltage -0.4 0.3*VIO High-level Output Voltage VIO-0.4 Low-level Output Voltage Table 19: SDIO_VDD 3V3 I/O Characteristics (Unit: V) When I/O supply voltage SDIO_VDD=3.3V Parameter Description...
  • Page 36 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series ⚫ Maintain the integrity of the PCB copper layer and drill as many thermal vias as possible. ⚫ Follow the principles below when the heatsink is necessary: Do not place large size components in the area where the module is mounted on your PCB to reserve enough place for heatsink installation.
  • Page 37 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series Mechanical Information FGS060N_Hardware_Design 36 / 43...
  • Page 38 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series Storage, Manufacturing & Packaging FGS060N_Hardware_Design 37 / 43...
  • Page 39 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series Appendix References Table 20: Related Documents Document Name [1] Quectel_RF_Layout_Application_Note [2] Quectel_Module_SMT_Application_Note Table 21: Terms and Abbreviations Abbreviation Description 1T1R One Transmit One Receive Access Point Bluetooth Low Energy BPSK Binary Phase Shift Keying Complementary Code Keying DBPSK Differential Binary Phase Shift Keying π/4-DQPSK...
  • Page 40 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series Host Controller Interface Human Body Model High Efficiency High Throughput IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Input/Output MISO Host input/slave output MOSI Host output/slave input Mbps Million Bits Per Second Modulation and Coding Scheme Printed Circuit Board OFDM Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing...
  • Page 41 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series Vmax Maximum Voltage Vmin Minimum Voltage Vnom Nominal Voltage High-level Output Voltage Low-level Output Voltage VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity FGS060N_Hardware_Design 40 / 43...
  • Page 42 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series FCC Certification Requirements. According to the definition of mobile and fixed device is described in Part 2.1091(b), this device is a mobile device. And the following conditions must be met: 1. This Modular Approval is limited to OEM installation for mobile and fixed applications only. The antenna installation and operating configurations of this transmitter, including any applicable source-based time- averaging duty factor, antenna gain and cable loss must satisfy MPE categorical Exclusion Requirements of 2.1091.
  • Page 43 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. In cases where the manual is provided only in a form other than paper, such as on a computer disk or over the Internet, the information required by this section may be included in the manual in that alternative form, provided the user can reasonably be expected to have the capability to access information in that form.
  • Page 44 Wi-Fi，Bluetooth & 802.15.4 Module Series ii. for devices with detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p. limit. iii. for devices with detachable antennals), the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band5725-5850 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p.