LG U990 User manual

Date: November, 2007 / Issue 1.0
Service Manual Model : U990/KU990
Service Manual
U990/KU990
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1. INTRODUCTION.................................. 5
1.1 Purpose ...................................................... 5
1.2 Regulatory Information ............................... 5
2. PERFORMANCE ..................................7
2.1 System Overview.........................................7
2.2 Usable environment.....................................8
2.3 Radio Performance......................................8
2.4 Current Consumption.................................16
2.5 RSSI BAR ..................................................17
2.6 Battery BAR ...............................................17
2.7 Sound Pressure Level ...............................18
2.8 Charging ....................................................18
3. TECHNICAL BRIEF............................19
3.1 General Description ...................................19
3.2 GSM Mode.................................................21
3.3 UMTS Mode...............................................25
3.4 LO generation and distribution circuits ......27
3.5 Off-chip RF Components ...........................27
3.6 Digital Baseband (DBB/MSM6280) ...........37
3.7 Subsystem(MSM6280) ..............................40
3.8 Power Block...............................................48
3.9 External memory interface.........................53
3.10 H/W Sub System .....................................55
3.11 Feature List..............................................72
3.12 Multimedia Chip Interface ........................78
3.13 Touch Screen Interface ...........................85
3.14 Main Features..........................................86
4. TROUBLE SHOOTING.......................93
4.1 RF Component ..........................................93
4.2 SIGNAL PATH ...........................................94
4.3 Checking VCTCXO Block ..........................96
4.4 Checking Front-End Module Block ............98
4.5 Checking UMTS Block.............................101
4.6 Checking GSM Block...............................106
4.7 Power on trouble......................................112
4.8 SIM detect trouble....................................117
4.9 Key sense trouble ( KEYPAD ) ................118
4.10 Keypad backlight trouble .......................120
4.11 Micro SD trouble ....................................122
4.12 Audio trouble..........................................123
4.13 Camera trouble ......................................136
4.14 Main LCD trouble...................................142
4.15 Bluetooth trouble....................................145
4.16 Bluetooth RF Test..................................146
4.17 Touch Screen trouble ............................147
5. DOWNLOAD.....................................148
5.1 Introduction ..............................................148
5.2 Downloading Procedure ..........................148
5.3 Troubleshooting Download Errors ..........161
5.4 Caution ....................................................166
6. BLOCK DIAGRAM ...........................167
6.1 GSM & UMTS RF Block ..........................167
6.2 Interface Diagram ....................................169
7. CIRCUIT DIAGRAM..........................171
8. BGA IC PIN MAP..............................183
9. PCB LAYOUT ...................................191
10. Calibration......................................199
10.1 Usage of Hot-Kimchi..............................199
11. EXPLODED VIEW & REPLACEMENT
PART LIST ..................................... 203
11.1 EXPLODED VIEW ................................ 203
11.2 Replacement Parts
<Mechanic component> ....................... 205
<Main component> ............................... 208
11.3 Accessory ............................................. 226
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1.1 Purpose
This manual provides the information necessary to repair, calibration, description and download the
features of this model.
1.2 Regulatory Information
A. Security
Toll fraud, the unauthorized use of telecommunications system by an unauthorized part (for example,
persons other than your company’s employees, agents, subcontractors, or person working on your
company’s behalf) can result in substantial additional charges for your telecommunications services.
System users are responsible for the security of own system.
There are may be risks of toll fraud associated with your telecommunications system. System users
are responsible for programming and configuring the equipment to prevent unauthorized use. The
manufacturer does not warrant that this product is immune from the above case but will prevent
unauthorized use of commoncarrier telecommunication service of facilities accessed through or
connected to it. The manufacturer will not be responsible for any charges that result from such
unauthorized use.
B. Incidence of Harm
If a telephone company determines that the equipment provided to customer is faulty and possibly
causing harm or interruption in service to the telephone network, it should disconnect telephone
service until repair can be done. A telephone company may temporarily disconnect service as long as
repair is not done.
C. Changes in Service
A local telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities or procedure. If these
changes could reasonably be expected to affect the use of the phones or compatibility with the net
work, the telephone company is required to give advanced written notice to the user, allowing the user
to take appropriate steps to maintain telephone service.
D. Maintenance Limitations
Maintenance limitations on the phones must be performed only by the manufacturer or its authorized
agent. The user may not make any changes and/or repairs expect as specifically noted in this manual.
Therefore, note that unauthorized alternations or repair may affect the regulatory status of the system
and may void any remaining warranty.
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1. INTRODUCTION

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E. Notice of Radiated Emissions
This model complies with rules regarding radiation and radio frequency emission as defined by local
regulatory agencies. In accordance with these agencies, you may be required to provide information
such as the following to the end user.
F. Pictures
The pictures in this manual are for illustrative purposes only; your actual hardware may look slightly
different.
G. Interference and Attenuation
A phone may interfere with sensitive laboratory equipment, medical equipment, etc. Interference from
unsuppressed engines or electric motors may cause problems.
H. Electrostatic Sensitive Devices
ATTENTION
Boards, which contain Electrostatic Sensitive Device (ESD), are indicated by the sign.
Following information is ESD handling:
• Service personnel should ground themselves by using a wrist strap when exchange system boards.
• When repairs are made to a system board, they should spread the floor with anti-static mat which is
also grounded.
• Use a suitable, grounded soldering iron.
• Keep sensitive parts in these protective packages until these are used.
• When returning system boards or parts like EEPROM to the factory, use the protective package as
described.
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2. PERFORMANCE
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2.1 System Overview
2. PERFORMANCE
Item Specification
Shape GSM900/1800/1900 and WCDMA2100 - Bar type Handset
Size 103.5 X 54.4 X 14.8 mm
Weight Under 112 g (with 1000mAh Battery)
Power 3.7 V normal, 1000 mAh Li-Ion
Talk Time Over 170 min (WCDMA, Tx=10 dBm, Voice)
with 1000mAh) Over 200 min (GSM, Max Tx-29dBm, Voice)
Standby Time Over 250 Hrs (WCDMA, DRX=1.28)
(with 1000mAh) Over 250 Hrs (GSM, Paging period=5)
Antenna Internal type
LCD Main 3” TFT, WQVGA, 262K
LCD Backlight White LED Back Light
Camera 5.0 Mega pixel + VGA Video Call Camera
Vibrator Yes (Coin Type)
LED Indicator No
MIC Yes
Receiver Yes
Earphone Jack Yes (18 pin)
Connectivity Bluetooth, USB
External Memory Yes(Micro SD)
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2.2 Usable environment
1) Environment
2) Environment (Accessory)
* CLA : 12 ~ 24 V(DC)
2.3 Radio Performance
1) Transmitter - GSM Mode
* In case of DCS : [A] -> 1710, [B] -> 1785 * In case of PCS : [A] -> 1850, [B] -> 1910
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Item Specification
Voltage 3.7 V(Typ), 3.2 V(Min), [Shut Down : 3.2 V]
Operation Temp -20 ~ +60°C
Storage Temp -30 ~ +80°C
Humidity 85 % (Max)
Reference Spec. Min Typ. Max Unit
TA Power Available power 100 220 240 Vac
No Item GSM DCS & PCS
100k~1GHz -39dBm 9k ~ 1GHz -39dBm
MS allocated 1G~[A]MHz -33dBm
Channel 1G~12.75GHz -33dBm [A]M~[B]MHz -39dBm
Conducted [B]M~12.75GHz -33dBm
1Spurious 100k~880MHz -60dBm 100k~880MHz -60dBm
Emission 880M~915MHz -62dBm 880M~915MHz -62dBm
Idle Mode 915M~1GHz -60dBm 915M~1GHz -60dBm
1G~[A]MHz -50dBm 1G~[A]MHz -50dBm
[A]M~[B]MHz -56dBm [A]M~[B]MHz -56dBm
[B]M~12.5GHz -50dBm [B]M~12.5GHz -50dBm

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** In case of DCS : [A] -> 1710, [B] -> 1785 * In case of PCS : [A] -> 1850, [B] -> 1910
No Item GSM DCS & PCS
30M ~ 1GHz -36dBm 30M~1GHz -36dBm
MS allocated 1G~[A]MHz -30dBm
Channel 1G ~ 4GHz -30dBm [A]M~[B]MHz -36dBm
Radiated [B]M~4GHz -30dBm
2Spurious 30M ~ 880MHz -57dBm 30M~880MHz -57dBm
Emission 880M ~ 915MHz -59dBm 880M~915MHz -59dBm
Idle Mode 915M~1GHz -57dBm 915M~1GHz -57dBm
1G~[A]MHz -47dBm 1G~[A]MHz -47dBm
[A]M~[B]MHz -53dBm [A]M~[B]MHz -53dBm
[B]M~4GHz -47dBm [B]M~4GHz -47dBm
3Frequency Error ±0.1ppm ±0.1ppm
4Phase Error ±5(RMS) ±5(RMS)
±20(PEAK) ±20(PEAK)
3dB below reference sensitivity 3dB below reference sensitivity
Frequency Error RA250 : ±200Hz RA250: ±250Hz
5Under Multipath and HT100 : ±100Hz HT100: ±250Hz
Interference Condition TU50 : ±100Hz TU50: ±150Hz
TU3 : ±150Hz TU1.5: ±200Hz
0 ~ 100kHz +0.5dB 0 ~ 100kHz +0.5dB
200kHz -30dB 200kHz -30dB
250kHz -33dB 250kHz -33dB
Due to 400kHz -60dB 400kHz -60dB
Output RF modulation 600 ~ 1800kHz -66dB 600 ~ 1800kHz -60dB
61800 ~ 3000kHz -69dB 1800 ~ 6000kHz -65dB
Spectrum 3000 ~ 6000kHz -71dB ≥6000kHz -73dB
≥6000kHz -77dB
Due to 400kHz -19dB 400kHz -22dB
Switching 600kHz -21dB 600kHz -24dB
transient 1200kHz -21dB 1200kHz -24dB
1800kHz -24dB 1800kHz -27dB

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No Item GSM DCS & PCS
Frequency offset 800kHz
7Intermodulation attenuation – Intermodulation product should
be Less than 55dB below the
level of Wanted signal
Power control Power Tolerance Power control Power Tolerance
Level (dBm) (dB) Level (dBm) (dB)
533±3 030±3
631±3 128±3
729±3 226±3
827±3 324±3
925±3 422±3
10 23 ±3 5 20 ±3
8Transmitter Output Power 11 21 ±3 6 18 ±3
12 19 ±3 7 16 ±3
13 17 ±3 8 14 ±3
14 15 ±3 9 12 ±4
15 13 ±3 10 10 ±4
16 11 ±5 11 8 ±4
17 9 ±5 12 6 ±4
18 7 ±5 13 4 ±4
19 5 ±5 14 2 ±5
15 0 ±5
9Burst timing Mask IN Mask IN

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2) Transmitter - WCDMA Mode
No Item Specification
1Maximum Output Power Class 3 : +24dBm(+1/-3dB)
2Frequency Error ±0.1ppm
3Open Loop Power control in uplink ±9dB@normal, ±12dB@extreme
Adjust output(TPC command)
cmd 1dB 2dB 3dB
+1 +0.5/1.5 +1/3 +1.5/4.5
4Inner Loop Power control in uplink 0 -0.5/+0.5 -0.5/+0.5 -0.5/+0.5
-1 -0.5/-1.5 -1/-3 -1.5/-4.5
Group (10 equel command group)
+1 +8/+12 +16/+24
5Minimum Output Power -50dBm(3.84MHz)
Qin/Qout : PCCH quality levels
6Out-of-synchronization handling of output power Toff@DPCCH/Ior : -22 -> -28dB
Ton@DPCCH/Ior : -24 -> -18dB
7Transmit OFF Power -56dBm(3.84MHz)
8Transmit ON/OFF Time Mask ±25us
PRACH,CPCH,uplinlk compressed mode
±25us
9Change of TFC Power varies according to the data rate
DTX : DPCH off
(minimize interference between UE)
10 Power setting in uplink compressed ±3dB(after 14slots transmission gap)
11 Occupied Bandwidth(OBW) 5MHz(99%)
-35-15*(∆f-2.5)dBc@∆f=2.5~3.5MHz,30k
12 Spectrum emission Mask -35-1*(∆f-3.5)dBc@∆f=3.5~7.5MHz,1M
-39-10*(∆f-7.5)dBc@∆f=7.5~8.5MHz,1M
-49dBc@∆f=8.5~12.5MHz,1M

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3)Receiver - GSM Mode
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No Item Specification
13 Adjacent Channel Leakage Ratio(ACLR) 33dB@5MHz, ACP>-50dBm
43dB@10MHz, ACP>-50dBm
-36dBm@f=9~150KHz, 1K BW
-36dBm@f=50KHz~30MHz, 10K BW
-36dBm@f=30MHz~1000MHz, 100K BW
14 Spurious Emissions -30dBm@f=1~12.5GHz, 1M BW
(*: additional requirement) (*)-41dBm@f=1893.5~1919.6MHz, 300K
(*)-67dBm@f=925~935MHz, 100K BW
(*)-79dBm@f=935~960MHz, 100K BW
(*)-71dBm@f=1805~1880MHz, 100K BW
15 Transmit Intermodulation -31dBc@5MHz,Interferer -40dBc
-41dBc@10MHz, Interferer -40dBc
16 Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) 17.5%(>-20dBm)
(@12.2K, 1DPDCH+1DPCCH)
17 Transmit OFF Power -15dB@SF=4.768Kbps, Multi-code
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3) Transmitter - HSDPA Mode
No Item Specification
1Maximum Output Power Sub-Test
1=1/15, 2=12/15 21~25dBm / 3.84 MHz
3=13/15 4=15/8 20~25dBm / 3.84 MHz
5=15/7 6=15/0 19~25dBm / 3.84 MHz
Sub-test Power Start of Ack/Nack Power Transmitter
in table step boundary step power step
C.10.1.4 size, P tolerance
2HS-DPCCH [dB] [dB]
1Start of Ack/Nack 6 +/- 2.3
52Start of CQI 1 +/- 0.6
3Middle of CQI 0 +/- 0.6
4End of CQI 5 +/- 2.3
3Spectrum Emission Mask Sub-Test : 1=1/15, 2=12/15, 3=13/15,
4=15/8, 5=15/7, 6=15/0
Frequency offset Minimum Measurement
from carrier ∆f requirement Bandwidth
2.5 ~ 3.5 MHz -35-15(∆f-2.5)dBc 30 kHz
3.5 ~ 7.5 MHz -35-1(∆f-3.5)dBc 1 MHz
7.5 ~ 8.5 MHz -35-10(∆f-7.5)dBc 1 MHz
8.5 ~ 12.5 MHz -49dBc 1 MHz
4Adjacent Channel Leakage Sub-Test : 1=1/15, 2=12/15, 3=13/15,
Power Ratio (ACLR) 4=15/8, 5=15/7, 6=15/0
> 33 dB @ ±5 MHz
> 43 dB @ ±10 MHz
5Error Vector Magnitude 3GPP Not Complete

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2. PERFORMANCE
4)Receiver - GSM Mode
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No Item GSM DCS & PCS
1
Sensitivity (TCH/FS Class II) -105dBm -105dBm
2
Co-Channel Rejection C/Ic=7dB Storage -30 ~ +85
(TCH/FS Class II, RBER, TU high/FH)
3Adjacent Channel 200kHz C/Ia1=-12dB C/Ia1=-12dB
Rejection 400kHz C/Ia2=-44dB C/Ia2=-44dB
Wanted Signal :-98dBm 1st Wanted Signal :-96dBm 1st
4 Intermodulation Rejection interferer:-44dBm 2nd interferer:-44dBm 2nd
interferer:-45dBm interferer:-44dBm
5Blocking Response Wanted Signal :-101dBm Wanted Signal :-101dBm
(TCH/FS Class II, RBER) Unwanted : Depend on Frequency Unwanted : Depend on Frequency

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2. PERFORMANCE
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5) Receiver - WCDMA Mode
No Item Specification
1Reference Sensitivity Level -106.7 dBm(3.84 MHz)
-25dBm(3.84MHz)
2Maximum Input Level -44dBm/3.84MHz(DPCH_Ec)
UE@+20dBm output power(Class3)
3Adjacent Channel Selectivity (ACS) 33dB
UE@+20dBm output power(Class3)
-56dBm/3.84MHz@10MHz
4In-band Blocking UE@+20dBm output power(Class3)
-44dBm/3.84MHz@15MHz
UE@+20dBm output power(Class3)
-44dBm/3.84MHz@f=2050~2095 and
2185~2230MHz
UE@+20dBm output power(Class3)
-30dBm/3.84MHz@f=2025~2050 and
5Out-band Blocking 2230~2255MHz
UE@+20dBm output power(Class3)
-15dBm/3.84MHz@f=1~2025 and
2255~12500MHz
UE@+20dBm output power(Class3)
6Spurious Response -44dBm CW
UE@+20dBm output power(Class3)
-46dBm CW@10MHz
7Intermodulation Characteristic -46dBm/3.84MHz@20MHz
UE@+20dBm output power(Class3)
-57dBm@f=9KHz~1GHz, 100K BW
8Spurious Emissions -47dBm@f=1~12.5GHz, 1M BW
-60dBm@f=1920MHz~1980MHz, 3.84M BW
-60dBm@f=2110MHz~2170MHz, 3.84M BW

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6) Receiver - HSDPA Mode
2.4 Current Consumption
1) KU990/U990 Current Consumption
(Stand by and Voice Call Test Condition : Bluetooth off, LCD backlight off,Neighbor Cell off) (VT Test
Condition : Speaker off, LCD backlight On)
Stand by Voice Call VT
WCDMA
Under 4.00 mA Under 350 mA Under 550mA
(DRX=1.28) (Tx=10dBm) (Tx=10dBm)
Under 4.00 mA Under 300 mA
GSM Paging=5 period (Tx=29dBm)
No Item Specification
1Maximum Input Level Sub-Test : 1=1/15, 2=12/15, 3=13/15,
(BLER or R), 16QAM Only 4=15/8, 5=15/7, 6=15/0
BLER < 10% or R >= 700kbps

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2.5 RSSI BAR
2.6 Battery BAR
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Indication Standby
Bar 4 Over 3.81 ±0.03V
Bar 4 →33.80 ±0.03V
Bar 3 →23.70 ±0.03V
Bar 2 →13.61 ±0.03V
Bar 1 →Empty 3.49 ±0.03V
Low Voltage, 3.49 ±0.03V (Stand-by) / 3.49 ±0.03V (Talk)
Warning message+ Blinking [Interval : 3min(Stand-by) / 1min(Talk)]
Power Off 3.20 ±0.03V (Stand-by)
3.10 ±0.03V (Talk)
Level Change WCDMA GSM
BAR 4 → 3-88 ±2 dBm -90 ±2 dBm
BAR 3 → 2-98 ±2 dBm -95 ±2 dBm
BAR 2 → 1-108 ±2 dBm -100 ±2 dBm
BAR 1 → 0-112 ±2 dBm -106 ±2 dBm

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2.7 Sound Pressure Level
2.8 Charging
• Charging Method : CC & CV (Constant Current and Constant Voltage)
• Maximum Charging Voltage : 4.2 V
• Maximum Charging Current : 600 mA
• Normal Battery Capacity : 1000 mAh
• Charging Time : Max 3 hours (except for trickle charging time)
• Full charging indication current (charging icon stop current) : 80 mA
• Cut-off voltage : 3.20 V (Stand-By), 3.10V (Talk)
No Test Item Specification
1Sending Loudness Rating (SLR) 8 ±3 dB
2Receiving Loudness Rating (RLR) Nor -4 ± 3 dB
Max -15 ± 3 dB
3Side Tone Masking Rating (STMR) Min 17 dB
4Echo Loss (EL) Min 40 dB
5Idle Noise-Sending (INS) Max -64 dBm0p
6Idle Noise-Receiving (INR) Nor Under -47 dBPA
Max Under -36 dBPA
7Sending Loudness Rating (SLR) 8±3dB
8Receiving Loudness Rating (RLR) Nor -1 ±3 dB
Max -12 ±3 dB
9Side Tone Masking Rating (STMR) Min 25 dB
10 Echo Loss (EL) Min 40 dB
11 Idle Noise-Sending (INS) Max -55 dBm0p
12 Idle Noise-Receiving (INR) Nor Under -45 dBPA
Max Under -40 dBPA
TDMA Noise
-. GSM : Power Level : 5
DCS/PCS : Power Level : 0
(Cell Power : -90 ~ -105 dBm)
13
-. Acoustic (Max Vol.)
MS/Headset SLR : 8 ± 3dB
MS/Headset RLR : -15 ± 3dB/-12 dB
(SLR/RLR : Mid-value setting)
MS
Headset
MS and
Headset
Max Under -62 dBm

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3.1 General Description
The U990 supports UMTS-2100, GSM-900, DCS-1800, and PCS-1900 based
GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS. All receivers and the UMTS transmitter use the radioOne1Zero-IF
architecture to eliminate intermediate frequencies, directly converting signals between RF and
baseband. The quad-band GSM transmitters use a baseband-to-IF upconversion followed by an offset
phase-locked loop that translates the GMSK-modulated or 8-PSK-modulated signal to RF.
1QUALCOMM’s branded chipset that implements a Zero-IF radio architecture.
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[Fig 1.1] Block diagram of RF part

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A generic, high-level functional block diagram of U990 is shown in Figure 1-1. One antenna collects
base station forward link signals and radiates handset reverse link signals. The antenna connects with
receive and transmit paths through a FEM(Front End Module).
The UMTS receive paths each include an LNA, an RF band-pass filter, and a downconverter that
translate the signal directly from RF-to-baseband using radioOne ZIF techniques. The RFIC’s Rx
analog baseband outputs, for the receive chains, connect to the MSM IC. The UMTS and GSM Rx
baseband outputs share the same inputs to the MSM IC.
For the transmit chains, the RTR6275 IC directly translates the Tx baseband signals (from the MSM
device) to an RF signal using an internal LO generated by integrated on-chip PLL and VCO. The
RTR6275 IC outputs deliver fairly high-level RF signals that are first filtered by Tx SAWs and then
amplified by their respective UMTS PAs. The high- and low-band UMTS RF transmit signals emerge
from the RTR6275 transceiver.
In the GSM receive path, the received RF signals are applied through their band-pass filters and
down-converted directly to baseband in the RTR6275 transceiver IC. These baseband outputs are
shared with the UMTS receiver and routed to the MSM IC for further signal processing.
The GSM/EDGE transmit path employs one stage of up-conversion and, in order to improve efficiency,
is divided into phase and amplitude components to produce an open-loop Polar topology:
1. The on-chip quadrature up-converter translates the GMSK-modulated signal or 8-PSK modulated
signal, to a constant envelope phase signal at RF;
2. The amplitude-modulated (AM) component is applied to the ramping control pin of Polar power
amplifier from a DAC within the MSM
U990 power supply voltages are managed and regulated by the PM6650 Power Management IC. This
versatile device integrates all wireless handset power management, general housekeeping, and user
interface support functions into a single mixed signal IC. It monitors and controls the external power
source and coordinates battery recharging while maintaining the handset supply voltages using low
dropout, programmable regulators.
The device’s general housekeeping functions include an ADC and analog multiplexer circuit for
monitoring on-chip voltage sources, charging status, and current flow, as well as userdefined off-chip
variables such as temperature, RF output power, and battery ID. Various oscillator, clock, and counter
circuits support IC and higher-level handset functions. Key parameters such as under-voltage lockout
and crystal oscillator signal presence are monitored to protect against detrimental conditions.
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3.2 GSM Mode
3.2.1 GSM Receiver
The Dual-mode U990’s receiver functions are split between the three RFICs as follows:
• GSM-900, DCS-1800, PCS-1900 and UMTS-2100 modes both use the RTR6275 IC only. Each
mode has independent front-end circuits and down-converters, but they share common baseband
circuits (with only one mode active at a time). All receiver control functions are beginning with SBI2-
controlled parameters.
RF Front end consists of antenna, antenna switch module (LSHS-M090UH) which includes three RX
saw filters (GSM-900, DCS-1800 and PCS-1900). The antenna switch module allows multiple
operating bands and modes to share the same antenna. In U990, a common antenna connects to one
of six paths: 1) UMTS-2100 Rx/Tx, 2) GSM-900 Rx, 3) GSM-900 Tx, 4) DCS-1800 Rx, and 5) DCS-
1800, PCS-1900 Tx(High Band Tx’s share the same path), 6) PCS-1900 Rx. UMTS operation requires
simultaneous reception and transmission, so the UMTS Rx/Tx connection is routed to a duplexer that
separates receive and transmit signals. GSM900, DCS1800, and PCS1900 operation is time division
duplexed, so only the receiver or transmitter is active at any time and a frequency duplexer is not
required.
Control Logic (L : 0 ~ 0.1V, H : 2.6 ~ 2.8V)
L/H : L and H are acceptable
2The RFIC operating modes and circuit parameters are MSM-controlled through the proprietary 3-line Serial Bus Interface (SBI). The Application
Programming Interface (API) is used to implement SBI commands. The API is documented in AMSS Software - please see applicable AMSS
Software documentation for details.
Vc3 Vc2 Vc1 Vdd
GSM900 Tx L H H H
DCS1800/PCS1900 Tx L L H H
UMTS Tx/Rx H L H H
GSM 900 Rx L L/H L H
DCS 1800 Rx H L/H L H
PCS 1900 Rx L L/H L H
[Table 1.1] Antenna Switch Module Control logic