Fibocom FM160 Series Installation instructions

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

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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

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2.4 Waring
2.4.1 Important Notice to OEM integrators
1. This module is limited to OEM installation ONLY.
2. This module is limited to installation in fixed applications, according to Part 2.1091(b).
3. The separate approval is required for all other operating configurations, including portable
configurations with respect to Part 2.1093 and different antenna configurations
4. For FCC Part 15.31 (h) and (k): The host manufacturer is responsible for additional testing to verify
compliance as a composite system. When testing the host device for compliance with Part
15 Subpart B, the host manufacturer is required to show compliance with Part 15 Subpart B while the
transmitter module(s) are installed and operating. The modules should be transmitting and the evaluation
should confirm that the module's intentional emissions are compliant (i.e. fundamental and out of band
emissions). The host manufacturer must verify that there are no additional unintentional emissions other
than what is permitted in Part 15 Subpart B or emissions are complaint with the transmitter(s) rule(s).
The Grantee will provide guidance to the host manufacturer for Part 15 B requirements if needed.
Important Note
notice that any deviation(s) from the defined parameters of the antenna trace, as described by the
instructions, require that the host product manufacturer must notify to Fibocom Wireless Inc. that they
wish to change
the antenna trace design. In this case, a Class II permissive change application is required to be filed
by the USI, or the host manufacturer can take responsibility through the change in FCC ID (new
application) procedure followed by a Class II permissive change application.
End Product Labeling
When the module is installed in the host device, the FCC/IC ID label must be visible through a window
on the final device or it must be visible when an access panel, door or cover is easily re-moved. If not, a
second label must be placed on the outside of the final device that contains the following text: “Contains
FCC ID: ZMOFM160NA”
“Contains IC: 21374-FM160NA “
The FCC ID/IC ID can be used only when all FCC/IC compliance requirements are met.
Secondary TX
LTE: B2/4/41/48/66
NR: n2/25/41/48/66/77

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Antenna Installation
(1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users,
(2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.
(3) Only antennas of the same type and with equal or less gains as shown below may be used with this
module. Other types of antennas and/or higher gain antennas may require additional authorization for
operation.
(4)The max allowed antenna gain is 3.76dBi for external monopole antenna.
In the event that these conditions cannot be met (for example certain laptop configurations or co-location
with another transmitter), then the FCC/IC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID/IC
ID cannot be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible
for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC/IC
authorization.
Manual Information to the End User
The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or
remove this RF module in the user’s manual of the end product which integrates this module. The end
user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual.
2.4.2 FCC Statement
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate this equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following
conditions: (For module device use)
1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users, and
2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.
As long as 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the
OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance
requirements required with this module installed.
Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator &
your body.
2.4.3 IC Statement
Industry Canada Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts
de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement."
Radiation Exposure Statement

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This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your
body.
Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements ISED établies pour un
environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de
distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following
conditions: (For module device use)
1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users, and
2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.
As long as 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the
OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance
requirements required with this module installed.
Cet appareil est conçu uniquement pour les intégrateurs OEM dans les
conditions suivantes: (Pour utilisation de dispositif module)
1) L'antenne doit être installée de telle sorte qu'une distance de 20 cm est respectée entre l'antenne et
les utilisateurs, et
2) Le module émetteur peut ne pas être coïmplanté avec un autre émetteur ou antenne.
Tant que les 2 conditions ci-dessus sont remplies, des essais supplémentaires sur l'émetteur ne
seront pas nécessaires. Toutefois, l'intégrateur OEM est toujours responsable des essais sur son
produit final pour toutes exigences de conformité supplémentaires requis pour ce module installé.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain laptop configurations or colocation
with another transmitter), then the Canada authorization is no longer considered valid and the IC ID can
not be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-
evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate Canada authorization.
NOTE IMPORTANTE:

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Dans le cas où ces conditions ne peuvent être satisfaites (par exemple pour certaines configurations
d'ordinateur portable ou de certaines co-localisation avec un autre émetteur), l'autorisation du
Canada n'est plus considéré comme valide et l'ID IC ne peut pas être utilisé sur le produit final. Dans
ces circonstances, l'intégrateur OEM sera chargé de réévaluer le produit final (y compris l'émetteur)
et l'obtention d'une autorisation distincte au Canada.
End Product Labeling
This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna may be installed such
that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users. The final end product must be
labeled in a visible area with the following: “Contains IC: 21374-FM160NA”.
Plaque signalétique du produit final
Ce module émetteur est autorisé uniquement pour une utilisation dans un dispositif où l'antenne
peut être installée de telle sorte qu'une distance de 20cm peut être maintenue entre l'antenne et les
utilisateurs. Le produit final doit être étiqueté dans un endroit visible avec l'inscription suivante:
"Contient des IC: 21374-FM160NA ".
Manual Information To the End User
The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to
install or remove this RF module in the user’s manual of the end product which integrates this
module.
The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this
manual.
Manuel d'information à l'utilisateur final
L'intégrateur OEM doit être conscient de ne pas fournir des informations à l'utilisateur final quant à
la façon d'installer ou de supprimer ce module RF dans le manuel de l'utilisateur du produit final qui
intègre ce module.
Le manuel de l'utilisateur final doit inclure toutes les informations réglementaires requises et
avertissements comme indiqué dans ce manuel.

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3 M.2 Connector
The FM160 module connects to AP via M.2 connector. It is recommended to use M.2 connector from
LOTES Corporation with the model APCI0026-P001A as shown in the following figure. For the package
of connector, please refer to the specification.
Figure 3-1 M.2 connector dimensions
3.1.1 Pin Map
Table 3-1 Table of pin no. and pin name
CONFIG_2 75
74 VCC NC 73
72 VCC GND 71
70 VCC CONFIG_1 69
68 FORCE_USB_BOOT(1.8V) RESET#(3.3V/1.8V) 67
66 SIM1_DETECT(1.8V) ANTCTL3(1.8V) 65
64 COEX_1(1.8V) ANTCTL2(1.8V) 63
62 COEX_2(1.8V) ANTCTL1(1.8V) 61
60 WLAN_TX_EN(1.8V) LAA_TX_EN(1.8V) 59
58 RFFE_SDATA(1.8V) GND 57
56 RFFE_SCLK(1.8V) REFCLKP 55
54 PEWAKE# (3.3/1.8V) REFCLKN 53

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GND 51
50 PERST# (3.3/1.8V) PER
p
0 49
48 UIM2_PWR PERn0 47
46 UIM2_RESET GND 45
44 UIM2_CLK PET
p
0 43
42 UIM2_DATA PETn0 41
40 SIM2_DETECT1.8V GND 39
38 NC USB_SS-Rx+ 37
36 UIM1_PWR USB_SS-Rx- 35
34 UIM1_DATA GND 33
32 UIM1_CLK USB_SS-Tx+ 31
30 UIM1_RESET USB_SS-Tx- 29
28 I2S_WA (1.8V) GND 27
26 W_DISABLE2#(3.3/1.8V) DPR(3.3/1.8V) 25
24 I2S_TX (1.8V) WOWWAN#(1.8V) 23
22 I2S_RX (1.8V) CONFIG_0 21
20 I2S_CLK (1.8V) Notch
Notch Notch
Notch Notch
Notch Notch
Notch GND 11
10 LED1#(OD) USB D- 9
8 W_DISABLE1#(3.3/1.8V) USB D+ 7
6 FULL_CARD_POWER_OFF# GND 5
4 VCC GND 3
2 VCC CONFIG_3 1

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3.1.2 Pin Definition
Table 3-2 Pin definition
Pin Pin Name I/
O Reset Value Pin Description Type
1 CONFIG_3 O NC
NC, FM160 M.2 module is
configured as the WWAN – PCIe
with the USB_SS interface type
-
2 VCC PI - Power input Power
Supply
3 GND - - GND Power
Supply
4 VCC PI - Power input Power
Supply
5 GND - - GND Power
Supply
6 FULL_CARD_
POWER_OFF# I PU
Module power-on/off control, the
module is powered off when the
pin is at low level, and the module
is powered on when the pin is
floating or at high level. Pulled up
through Internal 390KΩ resistor.
3.3V/1.8V
7 USB D+ I/
O - USB 2.0 Data+ 0.3V-3V
8 W_DISABLE1# I PU Disable flight mode of WWAN
module, active low 3.3V/1.8V
9 USB D- I/
O USB 2.0 Data– 0.3V-3V

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Pin Pin Name I/
O Reset Value Pin Description Type
10 LED1# O T System status LED driving pin,
OD-gate output. -
11 GND - - GND Power
Supply
12 Notch - - Notch -
13 Notch - - Notch -
14 Notch - - Notch -
15 Notch - - Notch -
16 Notch - - Notch -
17 Notch - - Notch -
18 Notch - - Notch -
19 Notch - - Notch -
20 I2S_CLK O PD I2S Serial clock 1.8V
21 CONFIG_0 - NC
NC, FM160 M.2 module is
configured as the WWAN – PCIe
with the USB_SS interface type
-
22 I2S_RX I PD I2S Serial receive data 1.8V
23 WOWWAN# O PD Wake up host 1.8V
24 I2S_TX O PD I2S Serial transmit data 1.8V
25 DPR I PU
Dynamic power control for SAR
interrupt detection, active low,
Reserved
3.3V/1.8V

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Pin Pin Name I/
O Reset Value Pin Description Type
26 W_DISABLE2# I PU Disable GNSS, active low 3.3V/1.8V
27 GND - - GND Power
Supply
28 I2S_WA O PD I2S Word selection, left/right
channel 1.8V
29 USB_SS -TX- O - Negative end of USB super speed
data transmitting -
30 UIM1_RESET O L SIM1 reset signal 1.8V/3V
31 USB_SS -TX+ O - Positive end of USB super speed
data transmitting -
32 UIM1_CLK O L SIM card 1 clock 1.8V/3V
33 GND - - GND Power
Supply
34 UIM1_DATA I/
O L SIM card 1 data 1.8V/3V
35 USB_SS-RX - I - Negative end of USB super speed
data receiving -
36 UIM1_PWR PO - SIM card 1 power supply, 3V/1.8V 1.8V/3V
37 USB_SS-RX+ I - Positive end of USB super speed
data receiving 1.8V
38 NC - - - -
39 GND - - GND Power
Supply