Fibocom FM160 Series Installation instructions

FM160-NA Hardware Guide
Version: Draft V1.0.0
Date: 2022-02-28

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V1.0.0 Emily Su 2022-02-28 Initial version

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Contents
1  Foreword ........................................................................................................................ 6 
1.1Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 6
2  Overview ........................................................................................................................ 6 
2.1Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 6
2.1.1Key Features .................................................................................................................6
2.2Application Framework ................................................................................................... 9
2.3Antenna Configuration .................................................................................................. 10
2.4Waring ........................................................................................................................... 11
2.4.1Important Notice to OEM integrators ...........................................................................11
2.4.2FCC Statement............................................................................................................12
2.4.3IC Statement................................................................................................................13
3  M.2 Connector ............................................................................................................. 16 
3.1.1Pin Map........................................................................................................................16
3.1.2Pin Definition................................................................................................................18
4  Structural Specification .............................................................................................. 26 
4.1Product Appearance ..................................................................................................... 26
4.2Dimension of Structure ................................................................................................. 26
4.3Storage ......................................................................................................................... 27
4.4Packing ......................................................................................................................... 27

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1 Foreword
1.1 Introduction
The document describes the electrical characteristics, RF performance, dimensions and application
environment, etc. of FM160-NA (hereinafter referred to as FM160). With the assistance of the document
and other instructions, the developers can quickly understand the hardware functions of FM160 modules
and develop products.
2 Overview
2.1 Introduction
The FM160 series module is a 5G module which supports NSA and SA network architectures. The FM160
integrates core devices such as Baseband, Memory, PMU, Transceiver, and PA. It supports 5G NR Sub6,
FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, long-distance communication modes. Supports uplink 2×2 MIMO and downlink 4×4
MIMO multi-antenna configuration in SA mode. It also reserved GNSS wireless positioning technology.
The FM160 is designed in M.2 form factor interface, and is suitable for a variety of eMBB scenarios, such
as CPE, VR/AR, gateway, TV box, and intelligent monitoring.
2.1.1 Key Features
Table 2-1 Key features
Performance Description
Operating Band
LTE FDD: Band 2/4/5/12/13/29/30/66/71
LTE TDD: Band 41/48/46（LAA）
NR: n2/5/12/14/25/30/41/48/66/70/71/77
NR 3GPP Release 16
LTE 3GPP Release 16
Feature
NR:
DL 4×4 MIMO: n2/5/25/30/41/66/71/77
UL 2×2MIMO: n41/77
LTE:
DL 4×4MIMO: Band B2/4/5/12/13/30/41/48/66

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NSA and SA supported
SRS: n41, n77 Support: 1T2R, 1T4R, 2T4R
HPUE: B41, n41, n77
Data Transmission
SA 5G/NR Sub-6 Peak DL 2.47Gbps/UL 900Mbps
NSA Peak DL 3.47Gbps/UL 555Mbps
LTE DL 1.6Gbps (CAT19)/UL 211Mbps (CAT18)
UMTS/HSPA+
NA
NA
Power Supply DC: 3.135~4.4V, typical voltage: 3.8V
Antenna Type: External
Antenna Gain: <
4dBi
Temperature
Normal operating temperature: -30~75℃1
Extended operating temperature: -40~85℃2
Storage temperature: -40~85℃
Physical
characteristics
Dimension: 30 mm×52mm×2.3 mm
Package: M.2
Weight: about 7.8 g
CPU ARM Cortex-A7, quad core, up to 1.5 GHz
Memory 4Gb LPDDR4X+4Gb NAND Flash
Interface
USB Interface USB 3.0，rate up to 10Gbps
PCIe Interface PCIe interface：PCIe Gen 3 1-lane or PCIe Gen 4 1-lane(RC only)
SIM Interface
Dual SIM: 1.8V/3V
SIM1: USIM
SIM2: ESIM/USIM
I2C One set of I2C interface, data transmission rate up to 400Kbit/s
ADCs A/D conversion channel, Voltage Range: 0~1.45V
Software
Firmware update USB/PCIe/FOTA
Operating System Linux/Android/Windows
Note：

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1. When temperature keeps in the range of -30~75°C, the module can work normally. Module
performance meets the 3GPP specifications.
2. When temperature keeps in the range of -40~85°C, module performance may be slightly out of
3GPP specifications.

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2.2 Application Framework
The application framework below shows the main hardware functions of the FM160 module:
 Baseband
 RF transceiver
 PMU
 Memory
 Peripheral interface
Figure 2-1 Hardware block diagram

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2.3 Antenna Configuration
FM160 module supports four antennas and the configuration is as below table:
Antenna
Connector Function Band Description
Frequency
Range
(MHz)
ANT0
PRX
(Main TX)
LTE: B2/4/30/66/41/48
NR: n2/25/30/41/48/66/70/77
617-960
1427-2690
3300-4200
MIMO PRX
LTE:B5/12/13/71
NR:n5/12/14/71
Secondary TX
LTE: B5
NR: n5
ANT1
PRX LTE: B46 (LAA)
617-2690
3300-4200
5150-5925
DRX
LTE: B2/4/5/12/13/29(SDL)/30/41/66/71
NR: n2/5/12/14/25//30/41/66/70/71
MIMO PRX
LTE : B48
NR : n48/77
GNSS L1
ANT2
DRX LTE: B46 (LAA) 617-2690
3300-4200
5150-5925
MIMO DRX LTE: B2/4/5/12/13/30/41/48/66/71
NR: n2/5/12/14/25/30/41/48/66/70/71/77
ANT3
PRX
(Main TX)
LTE: B5/12/13/29(SDL)/71
NR: n5/12/14/71
617-960
1427-2690
3300-4200
DRX
LTE : 48
NR : n48/77
MIMO PRX LTE : B2/4/30/41/66
NR : n2/25/30/41/66/70