Fibocom EVK-GT8230 User manual

EVK-GT8230 User Manual
Version: V2.0.0
Date: 2013-09-13

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Revision History
Version
Date
Remarks
V1.0.0 2013-09-03 Initial Version
V1.0.1 2013-01-04 Update the name of the document
V1.0.2 2013-01-30
1. Update developer kit product picture.
2. Add some notes for mini PCIe.
3. Delete POWER_ON and POWER_OFF.
V2.0.0 2013-09-13 Update the name of the document;
Add chapter 3

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Applicability Table
No.
Type
Note
1 H330 Need ADP-H330-xxx-yy
2 H350 Need ADP-H350-xxx-yy
3

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Contents
1EVK Introduction.................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Product Review...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Developer Board Structure ............................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Block Diagram........................................................................................................................................................................ 6
2EVB Function Description................................................................................................................................................................. 7
2.1 Power Supply ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1.1 Direct Power Supply................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1.2 Power Adaptor ............................................................................................................................................................. 8
2.1.3 Power Supply Peripherals ........................................................................................................................................ 8
2.2 UART1 (COM) .......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.3 UART1 (USB)..........................................................................................................................................................................10
2.4 USB Interface........................................................................................................................................................................11
2.5 UART2（COM）..................................................................................................................................................................11
2.6 SIM Card Interface ..............................................................................................................................................................12
2.7 Audio.......................................................................................................................................................................................12
2.7.1 Audio1...........................................................................................................................................................................13
2.7.2 Audio2...........................................................................................................................................................................13
2.7.3 Speaker
.........................................................................................................................................................................14
2.8 RESET Button........................................................................................................................................................................14
2.9 Test Point................................................................................................................................................................................15
2.10 Default Jumper Switch .....................................................................................................................................................18
3Adapter Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................................19
3.1 Adapter Overview ..............................................................................................................................................................19
3.2 Appearance...........................................................................................................................................................................19
3.3 Adapter Structure...............................................................................................................................................................20
3.4 Adapter Operation .............................................................................................................................................................21
3.4.1 Work with GT8230 ....................................................................................................................................................21
3.4.2 Only Adapter...............................................................................................................................................................21
3.5 Installation.............................................................................................................................................................................21

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1EVK Introduction
1.1 Product Review
EVK-GT8230 is the developer board of Fibocom 3G module, it worked with corresponding adapter.
This Manual describes the developer board EVK-GT8230, ensures the users can quickly and conveniently
develop wireless communications using Fibocom Module.
1.2 Developer Board Structure
Figure 1-1 GT8230

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1.3 Block Diagram
GT8230 includes four functional blocks: Interface, Button, Test point and Power.
This picture shows the Block Diagram:
Figure 1-2 Block Diagram
Note: Reset button only reset Mini PCIe, it cannot reset adapter.

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2EVB Function Description
This section describes the different functions of each block; take ADP-H330 (H330 Adapter) as an example.
2.1 Power Supply
This developer board supports two kinds of power supply inputs.
The first power supply option can be directly connected with V40BAT (pin JP3) and GND (Pin JP2) to 4V (Note:
For mini PCIe, use DC3.3V power supply), and second Power Supply option can be connected through the
DC-DC adaptor, supplying 9V through (JP1).
As shown in Figure 2-1：
Selection of Direct Power Supply, set the power selector switch (SWP1) to the left
Selection of Power Adaptor, set the power selector switch (SWP1) to the Right

Figure 2-1 Power Switch
2.1.1 Direct Power Supply
Direct Power Supply: The power supply is connected directly to the module, so the voltage range must comply
with the H330 Specifications.
Power Connector
Description
V40BAT(JP3)
GND(JP2)
DC Power Supply
Voltage Range: 3.3 V ~ 4.2 V
Recommended Voltage: 4.0V
Input Current: > 2.0A
Note：Please use correct Voltage to avoid damage.

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2.1.2 Power Adaptor
When an external power adaptor is plugged in, the developer board will use a DC-DC Buck circuit to convert to
4V supply and LV40 indicator will be ON.
Power Connector
Description
Straight Insert Voltage Socket, Φ2.5mm;
Input Voltage: 8V~15V; Input Power: ≥9W.
2.1.3 Power Supply Peripherals
There are two LDO chips (UP2 and UP3) on the developer board. 3.3V voltage generated after VBAT40 pass
through UP2, 1.8V voltage generated after VDD33 pass through UP3, these two set of voltages support other IC,
LED and circuit on the developer board.
Jumper Switch
Description
JP4 Jumper In: Turn ON 3.3V voltage output
Jumper Out: No 3.3V Voltage Output
JP6
Jumper In : Enable LED Indicator for UART, GPIO
Jumper Out : No LED indicator
JM5
Jumper In : Enable LED Indicator for Power ON
Jumper Out : No LED indicator
JM11
Select Power Supply for CODEC inside the module;
Jumper on Pin 1: VBAT connected with VSPK_M: power supplied by VBAT
Jumper on Pin 3: VDD33 connected with VSPK_M: power supplied by VDD33
JM12 (Not Used)
Supply power to VDD_MMC inside the module;
1V8 connected with VDD_MMC: power supplied by 1V8;
VDD33 connected with VDD_MMC: power supplied by VDD33
JA2
Supply power to CODEC on the developer board;
Jumper on Pin 1: VBAT connected with VSPK: power supplied by VBAT;
Jumper on Pin 3: VDD33 connected with VSPK: power supplied by VDD33
Note: When you test the parameter of current, please unplug the above six jumpers. The tested current will be
the current consumed by module only.

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Jumpers Locations:
Figure 2-2 Jumpers Locations
2.2 UART1 (COM)
UART1 is a full 8-line interface, there are six LED indicators (LRI/LDCD/LDSR/ DTR/LRTS/LCTS), used to display the
corresponding pin logic level in the module, it can be directly connected to PC or other DTE equipments.
Developer board contains RS-232 Transceiver SP3238EEA inside.
PC and other DTE equipments can test all the functions of the module through this interface and AT Commands.
The following picture shows the connection of UART1:
DCE DTE
lever
shifter
SP3238EEA
Jumper Switch
Description
JU7 All 9 Jumpers In, Turn ON UART1 Signal connection

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Figure 2-3 Jumpers Locations
Note: For mini PCIe, connect the mini USB cable to the high speed USB port of the developer board, in the
meantime, unplug jumper switch JP7, otherwise, this port cannot be used.
2.3 UART1 (USB)
U ART1 (USB) connector and UART1 connector are using the same internal UART interface inside the developer
board, so they have the same functions and commands. The developer board contains a UART to USB converter
chip (PL2303), it provides four lines（TXD/RXD/CTS/RTS）to UART interface of module after conversion, this USB
connector is the mini USB connector, users can connect to the PC through switching cable (USB transfer to mini
USB).
There is a LED indicator（LUSB-UART）next to the USB interface, used to display the connection between the
interface and PC. If it is connected successfully, the light will on. The following picture shows the connection of
USB (UART1):
DCE
PL-2303X
DTE
Jumper Switch
Description
JU9 Turn on/off USB interface as communication interface
Note：
You cannot use USB (UART1) and UART1 interface at the same time, please switch between JU9 and JU7.
Install corresponding driver (USB to Serial port driver
Mini PCIe doesn’t support this port.
，EVB use PL2303 interface chip) when use USB
interface.

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Figure 2-4 Jumpers Locations
2.4 USB Interface
The USB interface is a high-speed data transmission interface, a LED indicator (LUSB) used to display the
connection between the interface and PC terminal. This USB interface is a mini USB interface, users can connect
to the PC through switching cable (USB transfer to mini USB). If it is connected successfully, the light will on. The
following picture shows the connection of High Speed USB:
DCE DTE
Jumper Switch
Description
JU4 for connecting to USB_ID
Note：Install corresponding driver（driver for H330 module）when use USB interface.
Figure 2-5 Jumpers Locations
2.5 UART2（COM）
UART2 is a 2-lines interface (RXD/TXD) which can test the second UART of H330. It can be directly connected to
PC or other DTE equipments. The following picture shows the communication process:
DCE DTE
SP3232EEA
lever
shifter
Jumper Switch
Description
JU6 Enable/disable UART2

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Note: For mini PCIe, connect the mini USB cable to the high speed USB port of the developer board, in the
meantime, unplug jumper switch JP7, otherwise, this port cannot be used.
2.6 SIM Card Interface
Developer board includes a complete SIM card socket and interface circuit. The following picture shows the
diagram:
Figure 2-6 SIM Card Circuit
2.7 Audio Interface
Developer board includes two audio interfaces and a speaker interface. The second audio interface and speaker
interface are connected to the same audio network of the module, so you cannot use these two interfaces at
the same time.
Besides, developer board provides two Audio frequency modulation Options.
Option 1: use of the CODEC inside the module
Some modules does not support CODEC, please refer to the module hardware user manual.
Option 2: use the External CODEC in the EVB
Jumper Switch
Description
JA6 Jumper to JA6 select the CODEC inside the module
JA7 Jumper to JA7 select the use of External CODEC in the EVB
JA3 Jumper to JA3 select the use of External CODEC in the EVB
Figure 2-7 Jumpers Locations

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2.7.1 Audio1
The handle socket JA1 on the developer board is the first channel audio interface.
Jumper Switch
Description
JA6
JA6(5-6pin) On/off，connect to MIC+ of the headset
JA6(7-8pin) On/off，connect to MIC- of the headset
JA6(9-10pin) On/off, connect to EAR- of the headset
JA6(11-12pin) On/off, connect to EAR+ of the headset
As shown in this picture:
Figure 2-8 Handle Socket JA1
2.7.2 Audio2
The handle socket JA4 on the developer board is the second channel audio interface.
Jumper Switch
Description
JA4
JA4(1-2pin) On/off，connect to AUXI- of the handle
JA4(3-4pin) On/off，connect to AUXI+ of the handle
JA4(13-14pin) On/off，connect to AUXO+ of the handle
JA4(15-16pin) On/off，connect to AUXO- of the handle
As shown in this picture:
Figure 2-9 Handle Socket JA4

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2.7.3 Speaker
The speaker interface and handle socket are connected to the same audio interface of the module, therefore,
these two interfaces cannot be used simultaneously.
Jumper Switch
Description
JA8
JA8(1-2pin) On/off, connect to AUXO- of the speaker
JA8(3-4pin) On/off, connect to AUXO+ of the speaker
JA8(5-6pin) On/off, PA power supply
Figure 2-10 Jumpers Locations
2.8 RESET Button
The developer board has a RESET button. The following picture shows the diagram:
Figure 2-11 RESET Circuit
Jumper Switch
Description
JM14 Enable/disable，RESET switch
Figure 2-12 Jumpers Locations

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2.9 Test Point
For testing and debugging, there are several multi-group test pin on the developer board, please refer to the
following table:
Jumper Switch
Test group
Test PIN
JM3 VRTC & ADC
pin 1: VRTC_1V8
pin 2: VBACKC
pin 3: ADC2
pin 4: ADC1
Jumper Switch
Test group
Test PIN
JM8 CLOCK & EINT
pin1: CLKOUT0
pin2: CLK32K
pin3: USIF1_SCLK
pin4: T_OUT0
pin5: EINT2
pin6: GND
pin7: EINT1
JM10 MMC
pin1: MMC_DAT3
pin2: MMC_DAT0
pin3: MMC_CD
pin4: MMC_DAT1
pin5: MMC_CLK
pin6: MMC_DAT2
pin7：MMC_CMD
JA3 PCM
pin1: I2C_SCL
pin3: I2C_SDA

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pin5: I2S_RX
pin7: I2S_TX
pin9: I2S_WA0
pin11: I2S_CLK0
pin13: CLKOUT0
JU1 HSIC
pin1: USB_VBUS
pin2: HSIC_USB_DATA
pin3: HSIC_USB_STRB
pin4: GND
JM4 MIPI
pin 1: 1V8
pin 2: NC
pin 3: MIPI_RX_DATA / SPI MISO
pin 4: MIPI_RX_FLG / SPI MOSI
pin5: MIPI_RX_RDY / SPI Clock
pin6: MIPI_RX_WAKE
pin7: MIPI_TX_DATA / SPI_MRDY
pin8: MIPI_TX_FLG / SPI_SRDY
pin9: MIPI_TX_RDY
pin10: MIPI_TX_WAKE
pin11: GPIO_049
pin12: GND
JM1 Other pin 1: I2SCLK1

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pin 2: USIM_DM
pin 3: USIM_DP
pin 4: DACOUT

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2.10 Default Jumper Switch
The following picture shows the default jumper switch position on the developer board:
Figure 2-13 Jumpers Location
No.
Jumper Switch
Quantity
Description
1 JM14 1 RESET connection
2 JP4 1 4V switch to 3.3V connection
3 JM5 1 Module output 1.8V to indicator
4 JP7 (pin2-pin3) 1 Supply 1.8V connection from power
5 JU6 3 UART2 connection
6 JP6 1 Power supply for LED indicator
7 JU7 9 UART1 connection
8 JA6 8 Audio connection
9 JM11 (pin2-pin3) 1 Power supply for CODEC inside the module

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3Adapter Introduction
3.1 Adapter Overview
The adapter is used to connect module and developer board together, here take H330 Adapter (ADP-H330) as
an example.
3.2 Appearance
The following figure shows ADP-H330.
Figure 3-1 ADP-H330 Top View
Figure 3-2 ADP-H330 Bottom View

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3.3 Adapter Structure
Figure 3-3 ADP-H330
No.
Category
Description
1 Test point DC4V interface
2 USB interface USB communication interface
3 Jumper USB power supply switch control
4
Jumper
Power selection: connect VUSB and VBAT, VUSB supplies the power
5 Power selection: connect DC4V and VBAT, DC4V supplies the power
6 Button On button, power on the module
7
Button
Off button, power off the module
8 Button Reset button, reset the module (standard module is power off after reset)
9 Test point JTAG test point, used for Debug
10 Module H330 communication module