GOSUNCN ME3630 mini-PCIE User manual

HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT GUIDE OF

MODULE

Version: V1.5

Date: 2018-04-28

LTE Module Series

ME3630 MINI-PCIE

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REVISION HISTORY

Version

Date

Description

V1.0

2016-05-27

1st published

V1.1

2016-07-06

Add the PID of ME3630_MP0 & MP1 in table 2-1,

update the pin in chapter 4.1

Update the Related Test data in chapter 7

V1.2

2016-08-24

Update the USIM_DET pin description, Figure 4-8 & Figure 4-9

Update the WAKEUP_IN & WAKEUP_OUT pins, Add 4.5 WAKEUP_IN signal, Figure 4-3 to Figure 4-6 ,

Table 4-3 to Table 4-4

V1.3

2017-02-16

Update the information of PIN 33

Update the picture of module

Add information of Evaluation Board in chapter 1.3

V1.4

2017-10-24

Update the pin20&22 description

Add information of ME3630-E&ME3630-J2A& ME3630-J2AS

V1.5

2018-04-28

Update the document format

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ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

A. Application Range

This document is the Product Technical Specification for the ME3630 GSM/CDMA/WCDMA/ TD-SCDMA/LTE TDD/LTE

FDD module. It defines the high level product features and illustrates the interface for these features. This document is

intended to cover the hardware aspects of the product, including electrical and mechanical.

B. Reading Note

The symbols below are the reading notes you should pay attention on:

: Warning or Attention

: Note or Remark

C. Purpose

This document provides the hardware solutions and development fundamentals for a product with the module. By

reading this document, the user can have an overall knowledge of the module and a clear understanding of the technical

parameters. With this document, the user can successfully fulfill the application and development of wireless Internet

product or equipment.

Besides the product features and technical parameters, this document also provides the product reliability tests and

related testing standards, RF performance indexes and a guide on the design of user circuits, to provide the user with a

complete design reference.

D. Abbreviations

Table below is a list of abbreviations involved in this document, as well as the English full names.

Abbreviations

Full Name

3GPP

Third Generation Partnership Project

Another name of DTE

CHAP

Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol

European Conformity

CMOS

Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor

DCE

Data Communication Equipment

Downlink

DTE

Data Terminal Equipment

EIA

Electronic Industries Association

EMC

Electromagnetic Compatibility

ESD

Electro-Static discharge

ESR

Equivalent Series Resistance

FDD

Frequency Division Duplex

GPIO

General-purpose I/O

LCC

Leadless Chip Carrier

LDO

Low-Dropout

LED

Light Emitting Diode

LTE

Long Term Evolution

Mobile Equipment

Mobile Origination Call

Mobile Termination Call

MSB

Most Significant Bit

Personal Computer

PCB

Printed Circuit Board

PDA

Personal Digital Assistant

PDU

Protocol Data Unit

PAP

Password Authentication Protocol

PPP

Point to Point Protocol

RTC

Real Time Clock

SMS

Short Messaging Service

SMT

Surface Mount Technology

SPI

Serial Peripheral Interface

TBD

To Be Determined

TCP

Transmission Control Protocol

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TIS

Total Isotropic Sensitivity

TRP

Total Radiated Power

TVS

Transient Voltage Suppressor

UART

Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter

UDP

User Datagram Protocol

Up Link

USB

Universal Serial Bus

USIM

Universal Subscriber Identity Module

URC

Unsolicited result code

VIH

Logic High level of input voltage

VIL

Logic Low level of input voltage

VOH

Logic High level of output voltage

VOL

Logic Low level of output voltage

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SAFETY INFORMATION

The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of the operation, such as usage, service or repair

of any cellular terminal or mobile incorporating ME3610 module. Manufacturers of the cellular terminal should send the

following safety information to users and operating personnel and to incorporate these guidelines into all manuals supplied

with the product. If not so, GOSUNCN does not take on any liability for customer failure to comply with these precautions.

Full attention must be given to driving at all times in order to reduce the risk of an accident. Using a

mobile while driving (even with a hands free kit) cause distraction and can lead to an accident. You must

comply with laws and regulations restricting the use of wireless devices while driving.

Switch off the cellular terminal or mobile before boarding an aircraft. Make sure it switched off. The

operation of wireless appliances in an aircraft is forbidden to prevent interference with communication

systems. Consult the airline staff about the use of wireless devices on boarding the aircraft, if your device

offers a Airplane Mode which must be enabled prior to boarding an aircraft.

Switch off your wireless device when in hospitals or clinics or other health care facilities. These

requests are designed to prevent possible interference with sensitive medical equipment.

GSM cellular terminals or mobiles operate over radio frequency signal and cellular network and

cannot be guaranteed to connect in all conditions, for example no mobile fee or an invalid SIM card. While

you are in this condition and need emergent help, please remember using emergency call. In order to make

or receive call, the cellular terminal or mobile must be switched on and in a service area with adequate

cellular signal strength.

Your cellular terminal or mobile contains a transmitter and receiver. When it is on, it receives and

transmits radio frequency energy. RF interference can occur if it is used close to TV set, radio, computer or

other electric equipment.

In locations with potentially explosive atmospheres, obey all posted signs to turn off wireless devices

such as your phone or other cellular terminals. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres including

fuelling areas, below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air

contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal powders.

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CONTENTS

REVISION HISTORY.........................................................................................................III

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT....................................................................................................IV

SAFETY INFORMATION ......................................................................................................VI

CONTENTS................................................................................................................ VII

FIGURES ....................................................................................................................IX

TABLES ...................................................................................................................... X

1ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT ............................................................................................... 12

1.1 APPLICATION SCOPE ...........................................................................................................................................................12

1.2 PURPOSE 12

1.3 EVALUATION BOARD...........................................................................................................................................................12

2PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................... 13

2.1TECHNICAL PARAMETERS .....................................................................................................................................................14

2.2 BASEBAND FUNCTION .........................................................................................................................................................14

3MECHANIC FEATURES .................................................................................................. 16

3.1 DIMENSIONS 16

3.2 HEAT-DISSIPATION DESIGN...................................................................................................................................................17

4DESCRIPTION OF PINS.................................................................................................. 18

4.1 DEFINITION OF PIN SIGNALS ................................................................................................................................................18

4.1.1 PIN CONFIGURATION DIAGRAM .................................................................................................................................18

4.1.2 PIN DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................................................................18

4.2 FEATURE OF DIGITAL POWER LEVEL........................................................................................................................................20

4.3 DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR PIN SIGNALS ....................................................................................................................................21

4.4 POWER SUPPLY .................................................................................................................................................................21

4.4.1 GND INTERFACE .....................................................................................................................................................21

4.4.2 POWER SUPPLY .......................................................................................................................................................21

4.5 WAKEUP_IN SIGNAL........................................................................................................................................................22

4.6 WAKEUP_OUT SIGNAL ....................................................................................................................................................23

4.7 W_DISABLE_N SIGNAL ....................................................................................................................................................24

4.8 RESET_IN SIGNAL ............................................................................................................................................................24

4.9LED_WWAN_N SIGNAL ...................................................................................................................................................25

4.10 (U)SIM CARD INTERFACE ..................................................................................................................................................26

4.11 USB INTERFACE...............................................................................................................................................................27

4.12 UART INTERFACE ............................................................................................................................................................28

4.12.1 DESCRIPTION OF PINS............................................................................................................................................28

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4.12.2ELECTRIC FEATURE .................................................................................................................................................28

5POWER INTERFACE DESIGN GUIDELINE .................................................................................. 31

5.1 GENERAL DESIGN RULES ......................................................................................................................................................31

5.2 POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENT .............................................................................................................................................31

5.3 CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS OF POWER SUPPLY OUTPUT .................................................................................................................32

5.4 Recommended Power Reference Circuit......................................................................................................................32

6RF ANTENNA DESIGN GUIDE ........................................................................................... 34

6.1 ANTENNA INTERFACE ..........................................................................................................................................................34

6.2 ANTENNA INDEXES .............................................................................................................................................................35

6.3TEST METHODS FOR WHOLE-SET ANTENNA OTA .....................................................................................................................36

7RELATED TEST .......................................................................................................... 37

7.1 OPERATING &STORAGE TEMPERATURE ..................................................................................................................................37

7.2 GNSS TECHNICAL PARAMETERS ............................................................................................................................................37

7.3ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE ..................................................................................................................................................37

7.4 ME3630-C TEST ..............................................................................................................................................................38

7.4.1 OPERATING CURRENT ...............................................................................................................................................38

7.4.2 RF OUTPUT POWER .................................................................................................................................................38

7.4.3 RF RECEIVING SENSITIVITY .........................................................................................................................................39

7.5 ME3630-U TEST..............................................................................................................................................................39

7.5.1 CURRENT CONSUMPTION ..........................................................................................................................................39

7.5.2 RF OUTPUT POWER .................................................................................................................................................40

7.5.3 RF RECEIVING SENSITIVITY .........................................................................................................................................40

7.6 ME3630-E TEST ..............................................................................................................................................................41

7.6.1 CURRENT CONSUMPTION ..........................................................................................................................................41

7.6.2 RF OUTPUT POWER .................................................................................................................................................41

7.6.3 RF RECEIVING SENSITIVITY .........................................................................................................................................42

7.7 ME3630-J2A TEST...........................................................................................................................................................42

7.7.1 CURRENT CONSUMPTION ..........................................................................................................................................42

7.7.2 RF OUTPUT POWER .................................................................................................................................................43

7.7.3 RF RECEIVING SENSITIVITY .........................................................................................................................................43

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FIGURES

Figure 2–1 System Connection Diagram..............................................................................................15

Figure 3–1 PCI Express Mini Card Dimensions ....................................................................................16

Figure 3–2 Thickness of PCI Express Mini Card ...................................................................................16

Figure 4–1 PIN Distribution Diagram...................................................................................................18

Figure 4–2 GND Signal Connection......................................................................................................21

Figure 4–3 WAKEUP_IN input sequence .............................................................................................22

Figure 4–4 Reference Connection Circuit of WAKEUP_IN Signal ........................................................22

Figure 4–5 Reference Connection Circuit of WAKEUP_OUT Signal.....................................................23

Figure 4–6 PIN1(WAKEUP_OUT) output sequence .............................................................................24

Figure 4–7 Reference Circuit Design of RESET_IN Signal.....................................................................25

Figure 4–8 Resetting signal..................................................................................................................25

Figure 4–9 Reference Design Circuit of LED_WWAN_N......................................................................25

Figure 4–10 Connection Circuit of U(S)IM Card Signal ........................................................................26

Figure 4–11 USIM_DET pin logic..........................................................................................................27

Figure 4–12 Connection Circuit of USB Signal .....................................................................................28

Figure 4–13 Module Serial Port & AP Application Processor..............................................................29

Figure 4–14 The connection of UART and Standard RS-232-C interface.............................................29

Figure 4–15 UART level shifter from 1.8V to 3.3V...............................................................................30

Figure 5–1 Power Supply Current and Voltage Change under EDGE/GPRS ........................................32

Figure 5–2 Add storage capacitor to Module power supply terminal ................................................32

Figure 5–3 DC/DC Switching Power Supply.........................................................................................33

Figure 5–4 LDO Power Supply .............................................................................................................33

Figure 6–1 Antennal Interface Diagram ..............................................................................................34

Figure 6–2 RF Interface Testing Console (U.FL-R-SMT1 (80) of HRS Corporation)..............................34

Figure 6–3 Testing Cable......................................................................................................................35

Figure 6–4 Profile Dimensions of RF antenna console ........................................................................35

Figure 6–5 The OTA test system of CTIA .............................................................................................36

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TABLES

Table 2-1 Information of ME3630 mini-PCIE ..............................................................................................................13

Table 2-2 Major Technical Parameters ....................................................................................................................14

Table 4-1 PIN Definitions .........................................................................................................................................18

Table 4-2 Power Level of IO Interface .......................................................................................................................20

Table 4-3 WAKEUP_IN definition.........................................................................................................................22

Table 4-4 WAKEUP_OUT definition.....................................................................................................................23

Table 4-5 Definition and Description of W_DISABLE_N Signal......................................................................................24

Table 4-6 Definition and Description of RESET_IN Signal .............................................................................................24

Table 4-7 Description of LED_WWAN_N Status..........................................................................................................25

Table 4-8 Definition and Description of USIM Card Signal ...........................................................................................26

Table 4-9 Definition and Description of USB Interface ................................................................................................27

Table 4-10 Definition of UART Signal.........................................................................................................................28

Table 7-1 Product Temperature Range ....................................................................................................................37

Table 7-2 GNSS Technical Parameters .......................................................................................................................37

Table 7-3 ESD .........................................................................................................................................................38

Table 7-4 Averaged standby DC power consumption [1] .............................................................................................38

Table 7-5 Averaged working current [1] ....................................................................................................................38

Table 7-6 Averaged working current [2] ....................................................................................................................38

Table 7-7 Conducted RF Output Power .....................................................................................................................38

Table 7-8 Conducted RF Receiving Sensitivity [1]........................................................................................................39

Table 7-9 Conducted RF Receiving Sensitivity [2]........................................................................................................39

Table 7-10 Averaged standby DC power consumption [1]...................................................................................39

Table 7-11 Averaged working current [1] .............................................................................................................39

Table 7-12 Averaged working current [2] .............................................................................................................40

Table 7-13 Conducted RF Output Power .............................................................................................................40

Table 7-14 Conducted RF Receiving Sensitivity Typical Value [1].......................................................................40

Table 7-15 Conducted RF Receiving Sensitivity Typical Value [2].......................................................................40

Table 7-16 Averaged standby DC power consumption [1]...................................................................................41

Table 7-17 Averaged working current [1] .............................................................................................................41

Table 7-18 Averaged working current [2] .............................................................................................................41

Table 7-19 Averaged working current [3] ..................................................................................................................41

Table 7-20 Conducted RF Output Power .............................................................................................................41

Table 7-21 Conducted RF Receiving Sensitivity Typical Value [1].......................................................................42

Table 7-22 Conducted RF Receiving Sensitivity Typical Value [2].......................................................................42

Table 7-23 Conducted RF Receiving Sensitivity Typical Value [3].......................................................................42

Table 7-24 Averaged standby DC power consumption [1]...................................................................................42

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Table 7-25 Averaged working current [1] .............................................................................................................42

Table 7-26 Averaged working current [2] .............................................................................................................43

Table 7-27 Conducted RF Output Power .............................................................................................................43