Fibocom G610 Instructions for use

G610 GPRS Module
Hardware User Manual
Version: V1.1.4
Date: 2013-01-07

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Revision History
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Date
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V1.1.1 2011-11-25 Fix few typing error
V1.1.2 2012-03-29 Fix spell mistakes
V1.1.3 2012-05-16 Modify table style
V1.1.4 2013-01-07 Add reliability features in specifications; update product picture

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Contents
1Preface..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Manual Scope......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Target Audience .................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Applicable Documents....................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Standards................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
2Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Product Concept................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Product Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
3Hardware Interface Description...................................................................................................................................................11
3.1 Architecture Overview......................................................................................................................................................11
3.1.1 Digital Block ................................................................................................................................................................11
3.1.2 Analog Block...............................................................................................................................................................11
3.1.3 GSM Transceiver Block ............................................................................................................................................12
3.2 Operating Modes................................................................................................................................................................12
3.3 Power Supply .......................................................................................................................................................................13
3.3.1 Power Supply Design...............................................................................................................................................13
3.3.2 Power Consumption ................................................................................................................................................14
3.4 Power On/Off Operation..................................................................................................................................................16
3.4.1 Turning the G610 on................................................................................................................................................16
3.4.2 Turning the G610 off................................................................................................................................................18
3.4.3 Turning the G610 off Using AT Command.......................................................................................................18
3.5 Sleep Mode ...........................................................................................................................................................................19
3.5.1 Activating Sleep Mode............................................................................................................................................19
3.5.2 Serial Interface during Sleep Mode....................................................................................................................19
3.5.3 Terminating Sleep Mode........................................................................................................................................20
3.6 Real Time Clock....................................................................................................................................................................22
3.6.1 VBACKUP Description..............................................................................................................................................22
3.6.2 RTC Application .........................................................................................................................................................23
3.7 Serial Interfaces ...................................................................................................................................................................23
3.7.1 Ring Indicate...............................................................................................................................................................24

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3.7.2 DCD Indicate...............................................................................................................................................................25
3.8 SIM Interface.........................................................................................................................................................................25
3.8.1 SIM Connection .........................................................................................................................................................25
3.8.2 SIM Design Guidelines ............................................................................................................................................26
3.8.3 SIM Detected Feature..............................................................................................................................................26
3.9 Audio Interface....................................................................................................................................................................26
3.9.1 The First Audio Channel: Microphone...............................................................................................................27
3.9.2 The First Audio Channel: Speaker.......................................................................................................................27
3.9.3 The Second Audio Channel: Microphone........................................................................................................27
3.9.4 The Second Audio Channel: Speaker.................................................................................................................28
3.9.5 Audio Design ..............................................................................................................................................................28
3.9.6 Switch Audio Channel by IO .................................................................................................................................29
3.10 A/D Interface ........................................................................................................................................................................29
3.10.1 Power Supply ADC...............................................................................................................................................29
3.10.2 General Purpose ADC.........................................................................................................................................29
3.11 Controls and Indicators Interface .................................................................................................................................30
3.11.1 VDD Reference Regulator .................................................................................................................................30
3.11.2 External Reset........................................................................................................................................................31
3.11.3 LPG.............................................................................................................................................................................31
3.11.4 Trace Ports...............................................................................................................................................................32
3.11.5 General Purpose I/O ............................................................................................................................................33
4Electrical and Environmental Specifications...........................................................................................................................34
4.1 Electrical Specifications Absolute Maximum Ratings ...........................................................................................34
4.2 Environmental Specifications ........................................................................................................................................34
4.3 Application Interface Specifications............................................................................................................................34
4.4 Application Interface Pin Assignment by Number ................................................................................................37
5Mechanical Design............................................................................................................................................................................39
5.1 G610 Mechanical Specifications ...................................................................................................................................39
5.2 Recommended PCB Layout ............................................................................................................................................40
5.3 Antenna Design...................................................................................................................................................................41
5.4 Reflow Temperature Profile.............................................................................................................................................43

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1Preface
1.1 Manual Scope
This manual provides the electrical, mechanical and environmental requirements for properly integrating the
G610 GPRS module in a host application.
This manual gives a complete set of hardware features and functions that may be provided by G610. The
availability of any feature or function, which is described in this manual, depends on the hardware revision and
software version of a specific G610 GPRS module.
1.2 Target Audience
This manual is intended for all members of the integration team who are responsible for integrating the G610
module into the host OEM device, including representatives from hardware, software and RF engineering
disciplines.
1.3 Applicable Documents
G610 GPRS Module brief
G610 GPRS Module Hardware User Manual
G610 GPRS Module AT Command Set User Manual
G610 GPRS Module AT Command Examples and Steps
G610 GPRS Module Developer’s Kit
G610 GPRS Module Developer’s Kit User Manual
G610 GPRS Module Developer’s Kit Schematics
G610 Flash Tool Software (for Windows XP)
G610 Mobile Analyzer Software (for Windows XP)
G610 Modem Demo Software (for Windows XP)
1.4 Standards
ETSI ETS 300 916 (GSM 07.07 version 5.9.1 Release 1996)
ETSI TS 100 585 (GSM 07.05 version 7.0.1 Release 1998)
ETSI ETS 300 901 (GSM 03.40 version 5.8.1 Release 1996)
ETSI TS 100 900 (GSM 03.38 version 7.2.0 Release 1998)
ETSI EN 300 607-1 (GSM 11.10-1 version 8.1.1 Release 1999)
ETSI TS 100 907 (GSM 02.30 version 6.1.0 Release 1997)
ETSI TS 100 549 (GSM 03.90 version 7.0.0 Release 1998)

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ETSI TS 101 267 (GSM 11.14 version 6.3.0 Release 1997)
ETSI TS 100 977 (GSM 11.11 version 6.3.0 Release 1997)
ITU-T V.25ter
ETSI EN 300 908 (GSM 05.02 version 8.5.1 Release 1999)
ETSI TS 101 356 (3GPP TS 07.60 version 7.2.0 Release 1998)

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2Introduction
2.1 Product Concept
G610 GPRS Module supports four GSM bands 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, and with GPRS multi-slot class 10, G610
can operate on any GSM/GPRS network to provide voice and data communications.
G610 Q50-00: Quad band (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
G610 A50-00 & G610 A50-01: Dual band (900/1800 MHz)
The G610 is similar to a condensed cellular phone core, which can be integrated into any system or product that
needs to transfer voice or data information over a cellular network. Thus, it significantly enhances the system's
capabilities, transforming it from a standalone, isolated product to a powerful high-performance system with
global communications capabilities.
The G610 is designed as a complete GSM/GPRS communications solution with all the controls, interfaces and
features to support a broad range of applications:
A variety set of indicators and control signals
More lower power consumption
A variety of serial communications solutions.
All these features and interfaces are easily controlled and configured using a versatile AT command interface
that provides full control over the G610 operation.
The G610 control and indication interface extends its capabilities beyond GSM communications. This includes
an A/D and GPIO interface, and a regulated output voltage for supplying external circuits. With these interfaces,
the G610 can operate and control external applications and receive feedback from external environment and
circuits.
The G610 is an SMD module, 55 pin. The G610 is extremely compact in size with a slim mechanical design,
which makes its space saving on the application board and easily fitted into any board design.
The advanced power supply management significantly reduces power consumption to a necessary minimum
and prolongs battery life.

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2.2 Product Specifications
Product Features
Operating systems:
Quad band (Model: G610 Q50-00)
850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Dual band (Model: G610 A50-00 & G610 A50-01)
900/1800 MHz
Physical Characteristics
Size:
31.3 x 20.2 x 3.0 mm
Mounting:
SMT, 55 pin
Weight:
3.5grams
Operational temperature:
-40°C to +85°C
Storage temperature:
-40°C to +85°C
Performance
Operating voltage:
3.3 – 4.5V (4.0V is recommended)
Current consumption:
1.6mA @ Sleep mode
24mA @ Idle mode
260mA @ on call or CSD
420mA @ on GPRS data
MAX 2.0A @ Burst
80uA@ Power off
12uA @ RTC only
Tx power:
2W, 850/900 MHz
1W, 1800/1900 MHz
Rx sensitivity:
850/900MHz: -108dBm
1800/1900MHz: -107dBm
Interfaces
SIM Card:
External SIM connectivity
1.8V / 3.0V
Serial Ports:
UART:
BR from 1200bps to 230400bps
Auto BR from 1200bps to 230400bps

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Data Features
GPRS:
Multi-slot class 10 (4 Rx / 2 Tx / 5 Sum)
Max Downlink BR 85.6kbps
Coding scheme CS1-CS4
Class B
GSM 07.10 multiplexing protocol
CSD:
Max BR 9.6kbps
SMS:
MO/MT Text and PDU modes
Cell broadcast
FAX
Group3 Class 2 (TS 61/62)
Voice Features
Differential analog audio lines
Two channel
Vocoders
EFR/HR/FR/AMR
DTMF support
Audio control:
Echo suppression, noise suppression, side tone and gain control
Reliability Features
Item
Test Condition
Standard
Low-temperature Storage Temperature: –40±2ºC
Test Duration: 24 h IEC60068
High-temperature Storage Temperature: 85±2ºC
Test Duration: 24 h IEC60068
Low-temperature Working
Temperature: –40±2ºC
Test Duration: 24 h IEC60068
High-temperature Working Temperature: 85±2ºC
Test Duration: 24 h IEC60068
Damp Heat Cycling
High Temperature: 55±2ºC
Low Temperature: 25±2ºC
Humidity: 95%
Repetition Times: 4
Test Duration: 12 h + 12 h
IEC60068
Temperature Shock
Low Temperature: –40±2ºC
High Temperature: 85±2ºC
Temperature Change Interval: <
30s
IEC60068

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Test Duration: 15 min
Repetition Times: 100
Sine Vibration
Frequency Range: 5 Hz to 200 Hz
Acceleration: 10 m/s2
Frequency Scan Rate: 1 oct/min
Test Period: 3 axial directions.
Five circles for each axial direction.
IEC60068
Shock Test
Half-sine Wave Shock
Peak Acceleration: 300 m/s2
Shock Duration: 11 ms
Test Period: 6 axial directions.
One shock for each axial direction.
IEC60068
Clash Test
Half-sine Wave
Peak Acceleration: 180 m/s2
Pulse Duration: 6 ms
Repetition Time: 6 directions.
1000 times for each direction.
IEC60068
Others
ADC
Detect BATT voltage
Detect extend analog voltage
RTC inside
Flexible status indicator
Extend reset

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3Hardware Interface Description
The following paragraphs describe in details the hardware requirements for properly interfacing and operating
the G610 module.
3.1 Architecture Overview
The G610 consists of the following blocks:
3.1.1 Digital Block
Micro-controller Unit (MCU) for system and application code execution
Digital Signal Processor (DSP) for voice and data processing
Serial communications interfaces
SPI for trace debug or PCM audio (option)
SIM card
General purpose IO signals
Real Time Clock (RTC) subsystem
3.1.2 Analog Block
Power management inside
Internal regulators
Analog audio interface management
General purpose dedicated A/D signals
BATT voltage A/D inside

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3.1.3 GSM Transceiver Block
3 gain stages for the low GSM band and high GSM band
850/900/1800/1900 MHz
RF receiver, which includes LNAs, Mixers, VCOs, I/Q outputs and buffers
Signal processing IC for transmit and receive GSM data processing
FEM - Front End Module
Includes a harmonic filter and antenna switch
Filter - Quad-band SAW filter that selects the required receive band
3.2 Operating Modes
The G610 incorporates several operating modes. Each operating mode is different in the active features and
interfaces.
The table summarizes the general characteristics of the G610 operating modes and provides general guidelines
for operation.
Operating Modes
Description
Features
Not Powered BATT & Vbackup supply is
disconnected.
The G610 is off.
Any signals connected to the interface connector
must be set low or tri-state.
Power off Mode
Valid BATT supply but not
power on.
After reset module.
Vbackup output and VDD
is off.
The G610 MCU/DSP/RF is Off.
The PMU is operating in RTC mode.
Any signals connected to the interface connector
must be set low or tri-state.
RTC Mode
Power off mode
BATT supply is
disconnected. But valid
Vbackup supply
The G610 MCU/DSP/RF is Off.
The PMU is operating in RTC mode.
Any signals connected to the interface connector
must be set low or tri-state.
Idle Mode
Power on is succeeded
and VDD output.
CTS_N and DSR_N signals
are enabled (low).
The G610 is fully active, registered to the
GSM/GPRS network and ready to communicate.
Note:
This is the default power-on mode.
Sleep Mode CTS_N signal is wave.
The G610 is in low power mode.
The application interfaces are disabled, but, G610
continues to monitor the GSM network.

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Call or CSD call or GPRS
data LPG signal is toggling.
A GSM voice or data call is in progress. When the
call terminates, G610 returns to the last operating
state (Idle or Sleep).
3.3 Power Supply
The G610 power supply must be a single external DC voltage source of 3.3V to 4.5V. The power supply must be
able to sustain the voltage level during a GSM transmit burst current serge, which may reach 2.0A.
The G610 interface connector has 2 pins for the main power supply, as described in the table. All these contacts
must be used for proper operation.
G610 Pin#
G610 Signal name
Description
26
BATT
DC power supply.
BATT = 3.3V to 4.5V
4.0V is recommended
27
1
GND Ground
21
22
24
25
28
46
3.3.1 Power Supply Design
Special care must be taken when designing the power supply of the G610. The single external DC power source
indirectly supplies all the digital and analog interfaces, but also directly supplies the RF power amplifier (PA).
Therefore, any degradation in the power supply performance, due to losses, noises or transients, will directly
affect the G610 performance.

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The burst-mode operation of the GSM transmission and reception draws instantaneous current surges from the
power supply, which causes temporary voltage drops of the power supply level. The transmission bursts
consume the most instantaneous current, and therefore cause the largest voltage drop. If the voltage drops are
not minimized, the frequent voltage fluctuations may degrade the G610 performance.
It is recommended that the voltage drops during a transmit burst will not exceed 300mV, measured on the
G610 interface connector. In any case, the G610 supply input must not drop below the minimum operating
level during a transmit burst. Dropping below the minimum operating level may result in a low voltage
detection, which will initiate an automatic power-off.
To minimize the losses and transients on the power supply lines, it is recommended to follow these guidelines:
Use a 1000uF or greater, low ESR capacitor on the G610 supply inputs. The capacitor should be located as
near to the G610 interface connector as possible.
Use low impedance power source, cabling and board routing.
Use cabling and routing as short as possible.
Filter the G610 supply lines using filtering capacitors, as described in the table.
Recommended Capacitor
Usage
Description
1000uF GSM Transmit current serge
Minimizes power supply losses during
transmit bursts. Use maximum possible
value.
10nF, 100nF Digital switching noise Filters digital logic noises from clocks and
data sources.
8.2pF, 10pF 1800/1900 MHz GSM bands Filters transmission EMI.
33pF, 39pF 850/900 MHz GSM bands Filters transmission EMI.
3.3.2 Power Consumption
The table specifies typical G610 current consumption ratings in various operating modes. The current ratings
refer to the overall G610 current consumption over the BATT supply.

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Measurements were taken under the following conditions:
BATT = 4.0V
Operating temperature 25°C
Registered to a GSM/GPRS network
The actual current ratings may vary from the listed values due to changes in the module's operating and
environment conditions. This includes temperature, power supply level and application interface settings.
Parameter
Description
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
I off Power off mode 80 90 µA
I idle Idle mode
GSM only, DRX=2,
-85dBm
GSM850/900
DSC/PCS
24 mA
I sleep Low power mode
DRX=2 3.6
mA5 2.0
9 1.6
I gsm-avg
Average current
GSM voice
1 TX slot 1 Rx slot
GSM850/900 PCL=5 260
mA
10 150
15
115
19 110
DCS/PCS PCL=0 230
5 140
10 115
15 110
I gsm-max Average current
GSM voice GSM850/900 PCL=5
1800 2000 mA
1 TX slot 1 Rx slot 19 300
DCS/PCS PCL=0 1400
15 300
I gprs-avg
Average current GPRS Class
10
2 TX slot 2 Rx slot
GSM850/900 PCL=5 420
mA
19 150
DCS/PCS PCL=0
380
15 150

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3.4 Power On/Off Operation
The G610 power on and off is the two primary phases, which are related at the interface connector by the
hardware signals POWER_ON, VDD.
The POWER_ON signal is main controller.
The VDD signal indicates whether G610 is powered on or off. When this signal is disable (0V), G610 is
powered-off. When it is output (2.85V), G610 is powered-on.
Note:
When the VBAT power supplied, the G610 module will be turn on automatically. It’s the default power on
mode.
The VDD would be flowed backwards by other IOs which be connected extend voltage. So DSR/CTS/LPG
can be indicated the powered on process replaced.
Because of the BOOT feature, the TXD_N should be pulled up continuously between the G610 turn on
process.
G610 Pin#
G610 Signal name
Description
10 POWER_ON
Power on and off module
Low level activated
9 VDD
Illustrating module start up
LDO power output 0V : G610 is power off
LDO power output 2.85V : G610 is start up
3.4.1 Turning the G610 on
When the G610 is powered off, the PMU operates at low power mode, with only the RTC timer active. G610 will
power on again when the POWER_ON signal is falling edge. Asserting the POWER_ON signal low for a minimum
of 800 milliseconds will turn G610 on in default power on mode.
Note:The G610 A50-01 module will not be turned on automatically. The POWER_ON signal should be low for
1600-1800 milliseconds to turn G610 A50-01 on.

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The figure illustrates the G610 power on is succeeded.
The figure illustrates the G610 power on is failed.

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3.4.2 Turning the G610 off
There are several ways to turn the G610 off:
Asserting the POWER_ON signal low for a minimum of 3 seconds.
Under voltage automatic shutdown.
AT command.
3.4.2.1 Turning the G610 off Using POWER_ON
The POWER_ON signal is set high using an internal pull up resistor when power is applied to G610. When the
POWER_ON signal is falling edge and keeping low for a minimum of 3 seconds will turn G610 off. This will
initiate a normal power-off process, which includes disabling of all applications interfaces (UART, SIM card,
audio, etc.) and logout the network connection.
3.4.2.2 Under Voltage automatic shutdown
A low power shut down occurs when G610 senses the external power supply is below the minimal operating
limit (VBAT≤3.2V). The module will respond by powering down automatically without notice.
This form of power-down is not recommended for regular use since the unexpected power loss may result in
loss of data.
3.4.3 Turning the G610 off Using AT Command
+MRST
The AT+MRST command initiates a G610 power off operation, which powers off the G610 without logout
networks.
+CFUN
The AT+CFUN=0 command initiates a G610 power off operation, which powers off the G610 with logout
networks.
VDD
POWER_ON
Turn off failed Turn off Succeeded

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3.5 Sleep Mode
The G610 incorporates an optional low power mode, called Sleep Mode, in which it operates in minimum
functionality, and therefore draws significantly less current.
During Sleep Mode the G610 network connection is not lost. G610 will be waked up cycled and monitored the
GSM network constantly for any incoming calls or data. During Sleep mode, all of the G610 interface signals are
inactive and are kept in their previous state, prior to activating low power mode. To save power, all the G610
internal clocks and circuits are shut down, and therefore serial communications is limited.
The CTS_N signal is alternately enabled (LOW level) and disabled (HIGH level) synchronously with Sleep Mode
and Idle mode. At the same time this indicates the G610 serial interfaces are active.
Note:
G610 will not enter Sleep mode in any case when there is data present on the serial interface or incoming
from the GSM network or an internal system task is running. Only when processing of any external or
internal system task has completed, G610 will enter Sleep mode according to the ATS24 command
settings.
All of the description about CTS_N, it must be set the UART to HARDWARE FLOW control by AT command.
3.5.1 Activating Sleep Mode
By default, the G610 powers on in Idle Mode. The ATS24 default is 0. In this mode the G610 interfaces and
features are functional and the module is fully active. Sleep mode is activated by the ATS24 command. Such as
ATS24 would be activated Sleep mode at soon.
3.5.2 Serial Interface during Sleep Mode
The G610 wakes up periodically from Sleep mode to page the GSM network for any incoming calls or data. After
this short paging is completed, G610 returns to Sleep mode. During this short awake period, the serial
interfaces are enabled and communications with the module is possible.
RXD
CTS
ATS24=1 return OK
HIGH: disable, Sleep
Mode
LOW: enable, Idle Mode

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The CTS_N signal is alternately enabled and disabled synchronously with the network paging cycle. CTS_N is
enabled whenever G610 awakes to page the network. The period based on the DRX parameter of the network.
4.615ms (TDMA frame duration) * 51 (number of frames) * DRX value
At the same time, the CTS_N indicates the G610 serial interfaces are active or inactive.
3.5.3 Terminating Sleep Mode
Terminating the Sleep mode, or wake-up, is defined as the transition of the G610 operating state from Sleep
mode to Idle mode. There are several ways to wake-up G610 from Sleep mode as described below.
Note: During Sleep mode the G610 internal clocks and circuits are disabled, in order to minimize power
consumption. When terminating the Sleep mode, and switching to Idle mode, G610 requires a minimal delay
time to reactivate and stabilize its internal circuits before it can respond to application data. This delay is
typically of 5ms, and is also indicated by the CTS_N signal inactive (high) state. The delay guarantees that data
on the serial interface is not lost or misinterpreted.
3.5.3.1 Temporary Termination of Low Power Mode
Temporary termination of Sleep mode occurs when G610 switches from Sleep mode to Idle mode for a defined
period, and then returns automatically to Sleep mode.
Low power mode may be terminated temporarily by several sources, some of which are user initiated and
others are initiated by the system.
Incoming Network Data
During Sleep mode, G610 continues monitoring the GSM network for any incoming data, message or voice calls.
When G610 receives an indication from the network that an incoming voice call, message or data is available, it
automatically wakes up from Sleep mode to alert the application. When G610 wakes up to Idle mode all its
interfaces are enabled.
Depending on the type of network indication and the application settings, G610 may operate in several
methods, which are configurable by AT commands, to alert the application of the incoming data:
1) Enable the serial interface's CTS_N
CTS
(DRX=2)