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Cavli C10QM/C20QM EVK
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Table of Contents
1Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 8
1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
1.2 References........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
2Interfaces ................................................................................................................................. 9
2.1 Chapter Overview......................................................................................................................................................9
2.2 EVK Layout ......................................................................................................................................................................9
2.3 Pin Layout.......................................................................................................................................................................10
2.3.1 P1 Pinout –C10QM/C20QM.............................................................................................................................10
3Component Description...................................................................................................... 12
3.1 Antenna..............................................................................................................................................................................12
3.1.1 LTE Antenna..................................................................................................................................................................12
3.1.2 Diversity Antenna.................................................................................................................................................... 13
3.1.3 GNSS Antenna............................................................................................................................................................ 13
3.2 Sim Card Socket........................................................................................................................................................ 13
3.3 JTAG Interface ........................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.4 SD Interface.................................................................................................................................................................. 15
3.5 Micro SD Card Socket..........................................................................................................................................16
3.6 Ethernet ............................................................................................................................................................................ 17
3.6.1 Ethernet chip ............................................................................................................................................................... 17
3.7 LCD Interface...............................................................................................................................................................18
3.8 LED Indicators.............................................................................................................................................................19
3.8.1 3.8 V....................................................................................................................................................................................19
3.8.2 3.3 V...................................................................................................................................................................................19
3.8.3 1.8 V...................................................................................................................................................................................20
3.8.4 PWR_LCD_EN..........................................................................................................................................................20
3.8.5 UIM_SEL ........................................................................................................................................................................20
3.8.6 FLIGHT.............................................................................................................................................................................20

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3.8.7 WLAN_EN.....................................................................................................................................................................20
3.8.8 STATUS...........................................................................................................................................................................20
3.8.9 WWAN_STATE.........................................................................................................................................................20
3.8.10 RESOUT_N................................................................................................................................................................20
3.8.11 WAKEUP.......................................................................................................................................................................20
3.9 USB- UART Converter..........................................................................................................................................21
3.10 50 Pin Connector....................................................................................................................................................21
3.11 USB Boot Button ....................................................................................................................................................22
3.12 Reset Button ............................................................................................................................................................. 23
3.13 Power Button............................................................................................................................................................ 24
3.14 Power Switch.............................................................................................................................................................25
3.15 Power Input- (Type C)...................................................................................................................................... 26
3.16 USB Interface ........................................................................................................................................................... 27
3.17 UART Interface ....................................................................................................................................................... 28
4Setup Guide............................................................................................................................30

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List of Figures
Figure 1: C10QM/C20QM EVK Layout.....................................................................................................................9
Figure 2: C10QM/C20QM EVK Antennas...............................................................................................................12
Figure 3: C10QM/C20QM EVK SIMCARD SLOT......................................................................................................13
Figure 4: C10QM/C20QM EVK JTAG Interface ......................................................................................................14
Figure 5: C10QM/C20QM EVK SD interface ..........................................................................................................15
Figure 6: C10QM/C20QM EVK Micro SD socket....................................................................................................16
Figure 7:C10QM/C20QM EVK ethernet interface .................................................................................................17
Figure 8: C10QM/C20QM EVK LCD interface ........................................................................................................18
Figure 9 : C10QM/C20QM EVK LED indicators......................................................................................................19
Figure 10: C10QM/C20QM EVK USB UART Convertor ..........................................................................................21
Figure 11: C10QM/C20QM EVK 50 pin connector................................................................................................22
Figure 12: C10QM/C20QM EVK USB boot button................................................................................................23
Figure 13: C10QM/C20QM EVK Reset button.......................................................................................................24
Figure 14: C10QM/C20QM EVK power button .....................................................................................................25
Figure 15: C10QM/C20QM EVK Power switch ......................................................................................................26
Figure 16: C10QM/C20QM EVK Power input........................................................................................................27
Figure 17: C10QM/C20QM EVK USB Interface......................................................................................................28
Figure 18: C10QM/C20QM EVK UART interface ...................................................................................................29

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VERSION HISTORY
Version
Edit
Date
1.0
Initial Version
09-08-2023
1.1
Updated features based on latest hardware
11-09-2023

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1Introduction
1.1 Overview
This document aims to familiarize the reader on the different functionalities and interfaces of
C10QM/C20QM Evaluation board.
It also helps the customer in getting started with the C10QM/C20QM EVK.
The EVK is a tool designed for engineers, programmers and developers who are looking to:
•Debug and/or improve applications based on Cavli C10QM/C20QM modules.
•Develop a first-pass proof-of-concept device for new application.
1.2 References
The present document is based on the following document:
Cavli C10QM and C20QM Hardware Manuals

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2Interfaces
2.1 Chapter Overview
Description:
This chapter contains all the necessary information on C10QM/C20QM EVK Interfaces and Pin-outs.
2.2 EVK Layout
Figure 1: C10QM/C20QM EVK Layout

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2.3 Pin Layout
2.3.1 P1 Pinout –C10QM/C20QM
Pin No.
Pin name
Pin No.
Pin name
1
P_SYNC
2
DBG_RX
3
P_IN
4
DBG_TX
5
P_OUT
6
U3_RX
7
P_CLK
8
U3_TX
9
P_INT
10
U3_CTS
11
MOSI
12
U3_RTS
13
CLK
14
U4_RX
15
MISO
16
U4_TX
17
CS
18
3.3V
19
GND
20
NC
21
SCL
22
NC
23
SDA
24
1.8V(VCCB)
25
BOOT
26
GND
27
GND
28
ADC1
29
ADC2
30
GND
31
STATUS
32
POWER ON
33
UIM_SEL
34
RES OUT
35
RESET IN
36
GPIO24
37
WWAN
38
GPIO25

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WAKE
40
GPIO42
41
WLAN
42
GPIO43
43
FLIGHT
44
GPIO44
45
GPIO47
46
GPIO45
47
PWRLCD
48
GPIO46
49
GND
50
GND

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3Component Description
3.1 Antenna
Figure 2: C10QM/C20QM EVK Antennas
3.1.1 LTE Antenna
C10QM/C20QM EVK comes with an integrated LTE antenna from Ignion. This part appears on the top
left corner labelled as NN03_310. It offers worldwide coverage and works in multiple frequency regions.
The frequency bands covered are Low (698-960 MHz), Mid (1710-2170 MHz) and High bands (2300-
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3.1.2 Diversity Antenna
C10QM/C20QM EVK comes with an integrated chip antenna (NN03_310) for diversity. Also, in every mini
PCIe cards, SMA connectors are provided to connect an external antenna if the user wants to.
3.1.3 GNSS Antenna
Users can connect an external GNSS antenna using the U.FL connector on the EVK.
3.2 Sim Card Socket
You can insert your SIM card to the micro-SIM card push-push socket.
Figure 3: C10QM/C20QM EVK SIMCARD SLOT

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3.3 JTAG Interface
The user can program the module using JTAG.
Figure 4: C10QM/C20QM EVK JTAG Interface

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3.4 SD Interface
This interface is used to access the SDC of the C10QM/C20QM.
Figure 5: C10QM/C20QM EVK SD interface

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3.5 Micro SD Card Socket
The C10QM/C20QM EVK provides a micro-SD card socket. The user can insert a micro-SD card to the
connector and access the files using the module.
Figure 6: C10QM/C20QM EVK Micro SD socket

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3.6 Ethernet
The user can connect the LAN cable to the connector and access the ethernet interface
•Ethernet IC - AR8033
•Connector - RJ45_PLUG
Figure 7:C10QM/C20QM EVK ethernet interface
3.6.1 Ethernet chip
C10QM/C20QM EVK has an ethernet interface. AR8033-ALIA-R is an integrated 10/100/1000 ethernet
transceiver. A magnetic modular integrated jack is used to interface the AR8033-ALIA-R with RJ45
interface. The Integrated magnetic modular RJ45 Jack used is KLA1S109-43 LF.

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3.7 LCD Interface
This is a MIPI DBI-2 Type B interface used for LCD interfacing.
Figure 8: C10QM/C20QM EVK LCD interface

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3.8 LED Indicators
Figure 9 : C10QM/C20QM EVK LED indicators
3.8.1 3.8 V
This LED indicates 3.8V power input.
3.8.2 3.3 V
This LED indicates 3.3V power input.

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3.8.3 1.8 V
This LED indicates 1.8V voltage source.
3.8.4 PWR_LCD_EN
This LED is used to indicate power when LCD is enabled.
3.8.5 UIM_SEL
This LED is used to indicate USIM selection.
3.8.6 FLIGHT
This LED indicates flight mode of the module.
3.8.7 WLAN_EN
This LED indicates the status of WLAN.
3.8.8 STATUS
This LED indicates status (on/off) of the module.
3.8.9 WWAN_STATE
This LED indicates network.
3.8.10 RESOUT_N
3.8.11 WAKEUP
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3.9 USB- UART Converter
A 48 pin FT4232 converter is used in the DDK. For more details refer UART interface section.
Figure 10: C10QM/C20QM EVK USB UART Convertor
3.10 50 Pin Connector
The 50-pin connector enables the user to access all the available interfaces. The signals from the 80-pin
connector are available in this 50-pin connector.