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3. Provide evaluations and technical diagnosis for principle diagram, PCB, test scenarios; 4. Provide test environment; ZTE Corporation provides customers with onsite supports, and also you could get supports through telephone, website, instant communication, E-mail, etc. The module website http://module.ztemt.com.cn provides the relevant industry information and module technical documentation.
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Preface Summary This manual is applicable for MC8630 module. This manual takes MC8630 for example to instruct the users how to design the hardware and how to quickly and conveniently design different kinds of wireless terminals based on the modules.
This manual is applicable for MC8630 module. MC8630 module is CDMA2000 1X EVDO RevA manufactured by ZTE Corporation, which has the functions like voice, SMS and data service. The peak value of forward data rate can reach up to 3.1 Mbit/s and reverse data rate can reach up to 1.8 Mbit/s. The data service could provide users with economical high-speed Internet access and wireless data service.
MC8630 Module Table 1-2 Module’s basic functions Basic Functions Descriptions EVRC, 13Kqcelp, 4GV high quality voice(need network support), add PCM interface Voice for phone applications in Version C Support TEXT Forward data rate’s peak value up to 3.1 Mbit/s, and reverse data rate’s peak value up Data to 1.8 Mbit/s.
MC8630 Module 1.3 Relevant Documents 《AT Command Manual of ZTE Corporation’s MC8630 Module》 《Test References of ZTE Corporation's CDMA Wireless Modules》 1.4 Abbreviations Analog-Digital Converter Automatic Frequency Control Automatic Gain Control ARFCN Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Number Antenna Reference Point...
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MC8630 Module European Telecommunication Standard EVDO Evolution Data Only FDMA Frequency Division Multiple Access Full Rate GPRS General Packet Radio Service Global Standard for Mobile Communications Half Rate Integrated Circuit International Mobile Equipment Identity IMEI International Standards Organization International Telecommunications Union...
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MC8630 Module Radio Frequency Read-only Memory Root Mean Square Real Time Clock Subscriber Identification Module Short Message Service SRAM Static Random Access Memory Terminal adapter Time Division Multiple Access TDMA Terminal Equipment also referred it as DTE Universal asynchronous receiver-transmitter...
Please refer to Figure 2-1 for MC8630 module’s principle diagram. Figure 2-1 MC8630 Module’s principle diagram MC8630 module is EVDO Rev.A wireless 3G module based on Qualcomm’s QSC6085 platform. The module adopts 36PIN stampt-hole, it applies for CDMA 1X and EVDO network and supports CDMA 800MHz.
MC8630 Module 3 PIN Definitions MC8630 module adopts stamp-hole welding method, totally 36 PINs. The distance among the pins is 0.5mm. See the descriptions of PINs in figure 3-1. Please refer to table 3-2 for the key voltage of each pin.
RF_ANT RF antenna plug (Auxiliary) Figure 3-2 Descriptions of PINs (Note: only for version C) Table 3-2 36PIN Definitions (Note: only for version C) MC8630 Module PIN Definitions(36PIN) Function PIN No. Signal Name Descriptions Function/Compatibility External power inspection Input, allowable voltage range...
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MC8630 Module Input, low level valid, pull-up to /PON_RESET Module reset 1.8V V_MAIN Input, 3.0—4.4V Work power V_MAIN Input,3.0—4.4V Work power Refer to 2.6V outout for Output,2.6V V_MSMP external power USB_D+ Input/output USB_D+ USB_D- Input/output USB_D- Output,2.85V V_UIM_3V UIM card power 2.85V...
ON/OFF timing figure is as follows: Provide a low logic to MC8630’s reset pin, and the baseband circuit in the module would reset. Select the circuit design based on the usage. Usually: Controlled by the switch and external GPIO, etc.
Not all software versions support the serial port function (only version C supports). When using MC8630 module’s URAT interface to communicate with PC or MCU, please pay attention to TX and RX direction, especially, note that MC8630 UART interface only supports 1.8V. Therefore, the triode is usually used to realize level conversion for non 1.8V external UART.
5V. MC8630 module supports UIM card, which includes 4 pins at the end. V_CARD is used to power UIM card. It’s strongly recommended to add ESD protection component when designing UIM circuit. See ESD protection...
MC8630 Module Figure 4-4 UIM card circuit reference design diagram NOTE: Considering the difference on the output current from DATA pin of different cards, a 10K resistor should be used to pull up DATA pin to V_CARD. UIM card PCB layout should be close to the module as much as possible to avoid the interference of reading/writing UIM card from other sources.
MC8630 dual antenna requirements: It’s strongly recommended to add auxiliary antenna when suing MC8630 module. In special cases, such as no requirements or low requirements on data rate, the auxiliary antenna might not be used.
MC8630 Module 5 Mechanical Design 5.1 Appearance See MC8630 module’s appearance in figure 5-1. Figure 5-1 MC8630 module’s appearance 39.5mm*27mm*2.35mm Dimensions(L x W x H): Weight: 6g Note: the rectangle line frame in yellow is man-made, and it doesn’t exist on the actual object.
MC8630 Module Figure 5-2 PCB sealing diagram Note: Its recommended to open a window for user board at the blue area on the bottom layer. The blue line frame is man-made, and it doesn’t exist on the actual object. Please see the dimensions for the size of hole.
The module’s fastening method adopts direct manual soldering to avoid second-time soldering. It’s strongly recommend to use the manual soldering because MC8630 module board is just 0.8mm thick and QSC6085 BGA space is too small. The second-time soldering would cause the melting of soldering tin and lead to short...
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