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SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual RF exposure considerations Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions, and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual Revision History Version Time Author Reasons for revision number Hardware V1.00 2023-01 Initial establishment Department modify some AT commands and delete Hardware V1.01 2023-02 some short message storage related Department content; Modify GSM characteristics Hardware Modify package description and sim card V1.02...
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SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual 4.3.5 OTA Antenna Requirements....................... 47 5 Electrical Characteristics ........................48 5.1 Limited Voltage Range ........................... 48 5.2 Ambient Temperature Range........................ 48 5.3 Electrical Characteristics of Interface Working State ................ 49 5.4 Power Consumption Range ........................50 6 Mechanical Characteristics .........................
Supported access rates supported by SLM336-L ⚫ GSM: 85.6kbps/85.6kbps; ⚫ FDD-LTE:10Mbps/5Mbps; Except wireless data access, SLM336-L can be widely used in M2M field, such as OTT, CPE, router, data card, tablet computer, security and industrial PDA. SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual 6 / 75...
SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual 1.1 Safety Instruction By following the following safety principles, you can ensure personal safety and help protect products and the working environment from potential damage: Driving safety first! When you drive, do not use the handheld mobile terminal device unless it has hands-free function.
This article elaborates the basic functions, main features, hardware interface and its use method, structural characteristics, power consumption index and electrical characteristics of SLM336-L wireless module in detail, and guides users to apply SLM336-L module to various application terminals. Content This document is divided into the following parts: ⚫...
SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual 2 Product Overview 2.1 Basic Description SLM336-L is a wireless communication module that supports GSM /FDD-LTE, and can provide voice (PCM) and analog voice SMS for customers. Table 1 SLM336-L module support frequency band Internet SLM336-L...
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SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual ⚫ Maximum 4 RX slots per frame ⚫ Network protocol characteristics TCPIP/UDP/HTTP(S)/MQTT/FTP/SSL/OneNet ⚫ Text and PDU mode ⚫ point-to-point MO and MT Short message service(SMS) ⚫ Short message storage ⚫ Cell broadcast ⚫ USIM port Support USIM/SIM: 1.8V &...
⚫ ADC port ⚫ I2C port ⚫ SPI port ⚫ USB_BOOT port Functional Block Diagram The following is the block diagram of SLM336-L, illustrating its main functions. ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Internal memory ⚫ The RF part ⚫ Peripheral interface ANT_MAIN...
SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual Evaluation Board For testing and use of SLM336-L, MeiG provides a set of evaluation board, including USB cables, antennas, and other peripherals. Please refer to the “SLM336-L_USB_ZB User Manual” for the specific usage of the evaluation board.
SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual 3 Application Interface Basic Description SLM336-L adopts 126 pin LGA, providing the following functional interfaces: ⚫ Power supply ⚫ USB2.0 High-Speed interface ⚫ UART port ⚫ USIM/SIM port(support 3V, 1.8V, The hot plug function of sim2 is under development.)...
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SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual The following table shows the definition of each pin in the SLM336-L module. Table 3 IO parameter definitions Type Description Input/Output Digital input signal. Digital output signal. Open drain output signal. Analog input Bidirectional open drain output signal...
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SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual clock signal Only slave VILnom=0V PCM_CLK Leave empty if not mode is VIHnom=1.8V used supported frame signal Only slave VILnom=0V synchronization PCM_SYNC mode is VIHnom=1.8V Leave empty if not supported used data input Only slave VILnom=0V...
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SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual RESERVED RESERVED VILnom=0V Module reset RESET_N VIHnom= VBAT Active at low level Flight mode VILnom=0V control W_DISABLE# VIHnom=1.8V Leave empty if not used Application processor sleep VILnom=0V AP_READY state detection VIHnom=1.8V Leave empty if not used...
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SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual AUX_UART VOLnom=0V AUX_TXD Leave empty if not VOHnom=1.8V used AUX_UART VILnom=0V AUX_RXD Leave empty if not VIHnom=1.8V used Digital level, 1.8V output, 50mA load VDD_EXT 1.8V capacity Leave empty if not used The main serial data terminal is...
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SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual Main UART output VOLnom=0V carrier detection MAIN_DCD VOHnom=1.8V Leave empty if not used Main serial port output ringing VILnom=0V MAIN_RI prompt VIHnom=1.8V Leave empty if not used When use, needs I2C serial clock externally VOLnom=0V I2C_SCL...
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SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual USIM1_GND (U)SIM1 GND RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED Vmax=4.2 VBAT_RF Vmin=3.5V Module RF power Vnorm=3.8V Vmax=4.2 VBAT_RF Vmin=3.5V Module RF power Vnorm=3.8V interface VILnom=0V ANT_SCAN Leave empty if not VIHnom=1.8V used RESERVED RESERVED SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual...
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SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual Main antenna ANT_MAIN interface RESERVED RESERVED Main mode Only main VOLnom=0V output SPI_DOUT mode is VOHnom=1.8V Leave empty if not supported used RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED 67~74 Do not pull Emergency VILnom=0V up before USB_BOOT download mode VIHnom=1.8V...
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SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual RESERVED RESERVED 79~82 (U)SIM2Hot swap detection signal the software turns VILnom=0V USIM2_DET* off the detection VIHnom=1.8V function by default Leave empty if not used (U)SIM2 clock USIM2_CLK 1.8V/3.0V signal (U)SIM2 reset USIM2_RST 1.8V/3.0V signal (U)SIM2 data USIM2_DATA 1.8V/3.0V...
The above interface functions are not supported at the same time, some pins are multiplexed functions, please pay attention when selecting. 3. SLM336-L pin multiplexing is presented in the document “SLM336-L_GPIO Function Multiplexing” Power Table 5 Description of SLM336-L module power interface...
VBAT_BB and VBAT_RF. 3.4.2 Reduce Voltage Drop SLM336-L power supply range of 3.5 V ~ 4.2 V. During data transmission or calls, instantaneous high-power transmission will form a current peak value of up to 2A, which will cause large ripples in VBAT.
The design of the module power supply is very important, because the performance of the module depends largely on the power supply. The SLM336-L must select a power source that provides at least 2A current capability. If the voltage difference between the input voltage and the module supply voltage is not very large, it is recommended to choose LDO as the supply.
3.4.4 VDD_EXT Voltage Output When SLM336-L normally boot, the voltage of output Pin29 is 1.8v as well as current load is 50mA. This output voltage can be used as an external pull-up source, such as a level reference, and the Pin status can be detected whether the module power on or not.
SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual for ESD protection. The reference circuit shows below: PWRKEY Close to S1 FIG. 7 Button startup reference circuit The boot sequence is shown in the figure below: NOTE VBAT 1.8S PWRKEY 约600ms VDD_EXT FIG.1 Power-on sequence diagram Remarks: Before pulling down PWRKEY pin, VBAT voltage should be stable indeed.
Reset There are two SLM336-L reset modes: hardware reset and AT command reset. 3.6.1 Hardware Reset When the module is working, lower the RESET_N pin by at least 150ms to reset the module.
≤0.3V Figure 11 RESET_N reset sequence diagram 3.6.2 AT Command Reset Through SLM336-L UART or USB AT port, enter AT+TRB command, make SLM336-L reset and restart. 3.7 USIM/SIM Port SLM336-L supports 1.8V and 3.0V USIM/SIM CARDS. Table9 USIM/SIM interface description...
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(U)SIM2 Hot swap detection signal SLM336-L supports USIM/SIM card hot-plugging function through USIM_DET pin and supports low level detection. After USIM/SIM card is inserted in the figure, USIM_DET pin is at low level. When USIM_DET pin is at high level, no card is detected.
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SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual The circuit design shows in the follow figure, with USIM/SIM card hot swap function. VDD_EXT USIM1_VDD USIM1_GND USIM CARD CONNECTOR 100nF USIM1_VDD USIM1_RST Module USIM1_CLK USIM1_DET USIM1_DATA 33PF 33PF 33PF FIG. 12 Reference design drawing of the booth with hot-plug function...
3.8 USB Interface The SLM336-L provides a USB interface conforming to the USB 2.0 standard. This interface is used for AT command interaction, data transfer, software debugging and version upgrading, etc. 3.8.1 USB Pin Description The SLM336-L module provides a USB2.0 interface.
3.9 Serial Port AUX_UART, DEBUG UART. SLM336-L module has three serial ports: main serial port MAIN_UART, AUX_UART, DEBUG UART The main features of the main serial port MAIN_UART, are described...
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SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual below. ⚫ The main serial port supports 4800Bps, 9600bps, 19200Bps, 38400Bps, 57600bps, 115200Bps, 230400bps, 460800bps, 92160bps baud rate. The default baud rate is 115200bps for data transmission and AT command transmission. ⚫ Debugging serial port support 115200bps baud rate, for r & D debugging use.
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-0.3 0.45 1.35 The serial port level of SLM336-L module is 1.8V. If the client host is 3.3V, the level converter needs to be added in the serial port application. TXB0104PWR of TI is recommended. The following picture is a...
3.10 Status Indication The status indicator pin is mainly used to drive network status indicator light. SLM336-L module has NET_STATUS and STATUS two STATUS pins. The following two tables describe the pin definition and logic level changes in different network states.
SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual The reference circuit is shown in the figure below: V_BAT 2.2K 4.7K NET_STATUS Figure 17 Network indication reference design drawing NET_STATUS is used to indicate the working state of the module. The customer can connect this pin to the pull-up GPIO on the device tape.
Use the following AT instruction to put the module into ultra-low power mode (for power test) AT^TRACECTRL=0, 0 AT^TRACECTRL=1, 0 AT+CSCLK=2 3.12 ADC Mode SLM336-L provides a two-way 12-bit analog-digital conversion interface, and the ADC voltage range is 0-VBAT. Table 21 ADC pin description Pin Name Description...
SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual the module, and then the module will enter the forced download mode. In this mode, the module can be upgraded via USB interface. Table 22 USB_BOOT pin definition Pin Name Description USB_BOOT Short connect USB_BOOT and VDD_EXT before...
SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual frame signal synchronization PCM_SYNC Leave empty if not used data input signal PCM_DIN Leave empty if not used data output signal PCM_DOUT Leave empty if not used 3.16 I2C Interface Table 25 I2C pin definition Pin Name...
SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual SPI chip selection SPI_CS Leave empty if not used SPI Main mode input SPI_DIN Leave empty if not used SPI Main mode output SPI_DOUT Leave empty if not used 3.18 Function Multiplexing Interface Table 27 Pin definition of multiplexing function...
ANT_MAIN main antenna port 4.1 Antenna Interface SLM336-L provides one antenna pins: ANT_MAIN to improve the product’s FDD-LTE, Recommend users to use with the module, RF connector match 50 Ω impedance of the antenna. Remark: In order to ensure the communication capability of all frequency bands, please connect all antennas.It is recommended that applications carefully select RF wiring.
SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual and PCB layout: Schematic design, near the module RF port reserved type matching circuit, capacitor default not attached; Schematic design, redundant RF connectors between the RF port of the module and the antenna, used for certification test, RF connectors are not attached after mass production and delivery;...
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SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual FIG. 20 Two-layer PCB microstrip line structure Complete structure of coplanar waveguide FIG. 21 Two-layer PCB coplanar waveguide structure FIG. 22 Multi-layer PCB coplanar waveguide structure (the reference ground is the third layer) In the circuit design of RF antenna interface, in order to ensure the good performance and reliability of RF signal, the following design principles are recommended: ⚫...
50 Type of polarization: vertical direction Cable insertion loss: < 1.5dB (GSM850/900/1800/1900;LTE B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B28/B66) 4.3.2 RF output power The RF output power of SLM336-L is shown in the following table. Table 30 SLM336-L RF transmission power Frequency GSM850 33dBm±2dB 5dBm±5dB EGSM900 33dBm±2dB...
LTE-FDD B28 -98dBm -94.8dBm LTE-TDD B66 -98dBm -96.5dBm Remark: Other sub-model and frequency information will be reflected in subsequent versions of the document. 4.3.4 Working Frequency Table 32 SLM336-L operating frequency Frequency band send receive units GSM850 824~849 869~894 EGSM900 880~915...
-0.3 Ambient Temperature Range The SLM336-L module is recommended to operate at -30~+75℃. It is suggested that temperature control measures should be considered at the application end under adverse environmental conditions. At the same time, the extended operating temperature range of the module is provided. When used at the extended temperature, the function is normal, and some RF indicators may deteriorate.
SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual recommended that the module application terminal be stored at a certain temperature. Modules outside this range may not work properly or may be damaged. Table35 Temperature range of module Parameters Typical value Units ℃ Operating temperature ℃...
SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual Power Consumption Range Table 38 Power consumption Test item Test Case State of the Result (mA) module Shutdown leakage Maintain normal voltage (3.8V) power supply in Power off 42uA current case of power failure Insert the mobile card, the actual network standby, use the AT command to query the registration on the network, and record the average current of 10 minutes。...
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SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual GSM850 CH251 The tested module was powered on, and the data network was successfully registered; Set the module to sleep state through AT instruction (USB is in suspended state); Under the condition of no data transmission, the tested module maintained for 10 minutes and recorded the average current for 10 minutes.
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SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual DCS CH698 The tested module was powered on, and the data network was successfully registered; Set the module to sleep state through AT instruction (USB is in suspended state); Under the condition of no data transmission, the tested module maintained for 10 minutes and recorded the average current for 10 minutes.
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SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual PCS CH512 The tested module was powered on, and the data network was successfully registered; Set the module to sleep state through AT instruction (USB is in suspended state); Under the condition of no data transmission, the tested module maintained for 10 minutes and recorded the average current for 10 minutes.
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SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual USB is Band2 CH19150 in a suspen The tested module was powered on, and the data network was successfully registered; state Set the module to sleep state through AT instruction (USB is in suspended state); Under the condition of no data transmission, the tested module maintained for 10 minutes and recorded the average current for 10 minutes.
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SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual Band4 CH20000 The tested module was powered on, and the data network was successfully registered; Set the module to sleep state through AT instruction (USB is in suspended state); Under the condition of no data transmission, the tested module maintained for 10 minutes and recorded the average current for 10 minutes.
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SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual Band5 CH20450 The tested module was powered on, and the data network was successfully registered; Set the module to sleep state through AT instruction (USB is in suspended state); Under the condition of no data transmission, the tested module maintained for 10 minutes and recorded the average current for 10 minutes.
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SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual Band7 CH21400 The tested module was powered on, and the data network was successfully registered; Set the module to sleep state through AT instruction (USB is in suspended state); Under the condition of no data transmission, the tested module maintained for 10 minutes and recorded the average current for 10 minutes.
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SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual Band66 CH132022 The tested module was powered on, and the data network was successfully registered; Set the module to sleep state through AT instruction (USB is in suspended state); Under the condition of no data transmission, the tested module maintained for 10 minutes and recorded the average current for 10 minutes.
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SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual Band28A CH27310 The tested module was powered on, and the data network was successfully registered; Set the module to sleep state through AT instruction (USB is in suspended state); Under the condition of no data transmission, the tested module maintained for 10 minutes and recorded the average current for 10 minutes.
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SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual Band28B CH27609 The tested module was powered on, and the data network was successfully registered; Set the module to sleep state through AT instruction (USB is in suspended state); Under the condition of no data transmission, the tested module maintained for 10 minutes and recorded the average current for 10 minutes.
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SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual Band4 CH20000 Under the condition of no data transmission, the tested module maintained for 10 minutes and recorded the average current for 10 minutes. Band4 CH20175 Under the condition of no data transmission, the tested module maintained for 10 minutes and recorded the average current for 10 minutes.
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SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual Band7 CH21400 Under the condition of no data transmission, the tested module maintained for 10 minutes and recorded the average current for 10 minutes. Band8 CH21750 Under the condition of no data transmission, the tested module maintained for 10 minutes and recorded the average current for 10 minutes.
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SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual Band28A CH27310 Under the condition of no data transmission, the tested module maintained for 10 minutes and recorded the average current for 10 minutes. Band28A CH27359 Under the condition of no data transmission, the tested module maintained for 10 minutes and recorded the average current for 10 minutes.
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SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual Band2 23dBm CH18650 module , and The tested module carries out data transmission and maintains for 5 minutes, and records the average current voltage for 5 minutes is set at 3.8V; Band2 23dBm CH18900 The tested module carries out data transmission and...
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SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual Band4 0dBm The tested module carries out data transmission and maintains for 5 minutes, and records the average current for 5 minutes Band4 10dBm The tested module carries out data transmission and maintains for 5 minutes, and records the average current...
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SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual Band5 23dBm CH20450 The tested module carries out data transmission and maintains for 5 minutes, and records the average current for 5 minutes Band5 23dBm CH20600 The tested module carries out data transmission and maintains for 5 minutes, and records the average current...
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SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual Band8 10dBm The tested module carries out data transmission and maintains for 5 minutes, and records the average current for 5 minutes Band8 23dBm CH21500 The tested module carries out data transmission and maintains for 5 minutes, and records the average current...
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SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual Band66 23dBm CH132622 Middle channel tested module carries data transmission and maintains for 5 minutes, and records the average current for 5 minutes Band28 0dBm Middle channel tested module carries data transmission and maintains for 5 minutes, and records...
SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual Mechanical Characteristics This section describes the mechanical dimensions of the module, all in millimeters; All dimensions not marked with tolerance, tolerance is ±0.05mm. 6.1 Module Dimension FIG. 23 Structural dimension drawing (unit: mm) SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual...
Storage and Production Storage The SLM336-L is shipped in vacuum sealed bags. The storage of modules shall be subject to the following conditions: When the ambient temperature is lower than 40°C and the air humidity is less than 90%, the module can be stored in a vacuum sealed bag for 12 months;...
SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual Appendix A Reference and Term Abbreviation Reference ⚫ SLM336-L Module specifications; ⚫ SLM336-L AT Commands; ⚫ SLM336-L EVB user's manual ⚫ SLM336-L Reference design circuit; ⚫ SLM336-L Apply the business process manual. 8.2 Term Abbreviation Table 39 Term abbreviations...
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SLM336-L Hardware Design Manual 国际移动设备标识 IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identity MEID Mobile Equipment Identifier CDMA终端的身份识别码 输入/输出 Input/Output 国际标准化组织 International Standards Organization 国际电信联盟 International Telecommunications Union 比特每秒 bits per second 发光二极管 Light Emitting Diode 机器到机器 Machine to machine 移动台发起的 Mobile Originated 移动台终止的...
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The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: "Contains FCC ID 2APJ4- SLM336-L” The final host / module combination may also need to be evaluated against the FCC Part 15B criteria for unintentional radiators in order to be properly authorized for operation as a Part 15 digital device.
The LTE Cat1 Module radio module is designed specifically for control applications in the host product intelligent lightingseries, model: SLM336-L. The radio module is not intended to be sold as a standalone product. LTE Cat1 Module is applicable to oil platforms, cars, trans, boats and aircraft. LTE Cat1 Module radio module must not coexist or work in conjunction with anyother antenna or transmitter.
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manufactures provide contact information and some guidance to host providers. Each host product model will require AC Powerline Conducted Emissions, Spurious Radiated Emissions, and conducted output power/EIRP verification. A C2PC will be completed for the integration into additional host models. Information on test modes and additional testing requirements Data transfer module demo board can control the EUT work in RF test mode at specified conditions.
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