Description; Product Description - Motorola StarTAC 160 Service Manual

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Description

Product Description

General
This personal cellular telephone is a micro-
processor controlled, full duplex, synthe-
sized FM radiotelephone using digital
modulation techniques, for use in compat-
ible 900 MHz cellular
systems. When operated properly, the
equipment will provide the user with land-
linked telephone service through individual
cell site base stations, all linked to a central
control office. The phone has a 3.0 Watt
maximum power capability.
Physical Packaging
The transceiver circuitry is contained in a
water resistant polycarbonate
housing that is less than 100 cc at a weight of
less than 100 grams with the lightest battery.
The transceiver circuitry is contained on two
multi-layer boards, the RF/Logic board, and
the keyboard assembly.
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The RF/Logic board houses the RF and
Audio/Logic circuitry on separate sides in
addition to SIM contacts, the alert, a 16 posi-
tion ZIF connector, the microphone, and an
external connector.
The keyboard assembly houses the display,
reed switch, and keyboard LEDs. Electrical
connections between the two boards are
provided by connectors at the lower portion
of each board.
The silent alert and speaker are located
inside the top portion of the housing and is
connected to the RF/Logic board via a flex
strip that connects to the 16 position ZIF.
Operating power for the personal telephone
can be obtained from any one of the main or
auxiliary batteries, or an external supply
such as a cigarette lighter adapter (CLA).
NOTE
The phone may have various battery
options as standard depending on the
particular market requirements.
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