Quectel MC60 Supplement

MC60 Series
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Rev. MC60_Series_Hardware_Design_V2.0
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About the Document
History
Revision
Date
Author
Description
1.0
2016-07-05
Tiger CHENG
Initial
1.1
2016-08-02
Tiger CHENG
1. Added the description of QuectelFastFix Online
function (Chapter 3.15)
2. Added the description of 1PPS function (Chapter
3.17)
3. Updated Figure 27 (recommend using a switch for
connection between Auxiliary and GNSS UART ports
in Stand-alone solution)
1.2
2016-8-17
Tiger CHENG
Optimized the ESD performance parameter in Table 38
1.3
2016-09-19
Tiger CHENG
1. Added the description of Periodic Mode (Chapter
3.4.2.4)
2. Added the description of AlwaysLocateTM mode
(Chapter 3.4.2.5)
3. Added the description of GLP Mode (Chapter 3.4.2.6)
4. Added the description of PCM interface (Chapter 3.9)
5. Added the description of LOCUS (Chapter 3.18)
6. Added the current consumption data of BT function
(Table 44)
2.0
2017-05-15
Tiger CHENG
1. Added the description of SD card interface (Chapter
3.13)
2. Modified the description of Standby mode in
operating modes of GNSS part (Chapter 3.6.2.2)
3. Updated the operating modes of GNSS part in
All-in-one solution (Table 13)
4. Added BLE function description of MC60E module
(Chapter 3.6.5)
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Contents
About the Document................................................................................................................................ 2
Contents.................................................................................................................................................... 3
Table Index ............................................................................................................................................... 6
Figure Index.............................................................................................................................................. 8
1Introduction..................................................................................................................................... 10
1.1. Safety Information.................................................................................................................10
2Product Concept ............................................................................................................................. 12
2.1. General Description ..............................................................................................................12
2.2. Key Features......................................................................................................................... 13
2.3. Functional Diagram...............................................................................................................16
2.4. Evaluation Board................................................................................................................... 17
3Application Functions..................................................................................................................... 18
3.1. General Description ..............................................................................................................18
3.2. Pin Assignment .....................................................................................................................19
3.3. Pin Description......................................................................................................................20
3.4. Application Modes Introduction.............................................................................................25
3.5. Power Supply........................................................................................................................27
3.5.1. Power Features ...........................................................................................................27
3.5.1.1. Power Features of GSM Part ..........................................................................27
3.5.1.2. Power Features of GNSS Part ........................................................................28
3.5.2. Decrease Supply Voltage Drop....................................................................................28
3.5.2.1. Decrease Supply Voltage Drop for GSM Part..................................................28
3.5.2.2. Decrease Supply Voltage Drop for GNSS Part................................................29
3.5.3. Reference Design for Power Supply............................................................................ 30
3.5.3.1. Reference Design for Power Supply of GSM Part...........................................30
3.5.3.2. Reference Design for Power Supply of GNSS part in All-in-one Solution........ 31
3.5.3.3. Reference Design for Power Supply of GNSS part in Stand-alone Solution.... 31
3.5.4. Monitor Power Supply.................................................................................................. 32
3.5.5. Backup Domain of GNSS ............................................................................................32
3.5.5.1. Use VBAT as the Backup Power Source of GNSS..........................................32
3.5.5.2. Use VRTC as Backup Power of GNSS ........................................................... 33
3.6. Operating Modes ..................................................................................................................34
3.6.1. Operating Modes of GSM Part..................................................................................... 34
3.6.1.1. Minimum Functionality Mode...........................................................................35
3.6.1.2. Sleep Mode.....................................................................................................36
3.6.1.3. Wake up GSM Part from Sleep Mode ............................................................. 36
3.6.2. Operating Modes of GNSS Part................................................................................... 37
3.6.2.1. Full on Mode.................................................................................................... 37
3.6.2.2. Standby Mode .................................................................................................38
3.6.2.3. Backup Mode ..................................................................................................38
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3.6.2.4. Periodic Mode .................................................................................................39
3.6.2.5. AlwaysLocateTM Mode..................................................................................... 41
3.6.2.6. GLP Mode.......................................................................................................42
3.6.3. Summary of GSM and GNSS Parts’ State in All-in-one Solution..................................43
3.6.4. Summary of GSM and GNSS Parts’ State in Stand-alone Solution .............................43
3.6.5. BT Function .................................................................................................................44
3.7. Power on and down Scenarios in All-in-one Solution............................................................44
3.7.1. Power on .....................................................................................................................44
3.7.2. Power down.................................................................................................................46
3.7.2.1. Power down Module Using the PWRKEY Pin.................................................46
3.7.2.2. Power down Module Using AT Command.......................................................48
3.7.2.3. Power down GNSS part Alone Using AT Command........................................48
3.7.2.4. Under-voltage Automatic Shutdown ................................................................49
3.8. Power on and down Scenarios in Stand-alone Solution........................................................ 49
3.8.1. Power on GSM Part.....................................................................................................49
3.8.2. Power down GSM Part................................................................................................51
3.8.2.1. Power down GSM Part Using the PWRKEY Pin............................................. 51
3.8.2.2. Power down GSM Part using Command......................................................... 52
3.9. Serial Interfaces.................................................................................................................... 53
3.9.1. UART Port ...................................................................................................................55
3.9.1.1. Features of UART Port.................................................................................... 55
3.9.1.2. The Connection of UART ................................................................................56
3.9.1.3. Firmware Upgrade...........................................................................................58
3.9.2. Debug Port...................................................................................................................58
3.9.3. Auxiliary UART Port and GNSS UART Port................................................................. 59
3.9.3.1. Connection in All-in-one Solution..................................................................... 59
3.9.3.2. Connection in Stand-alone Solution ................................................................ 59
3.9.4. UARTApplication......................................................................................................... 60
3.10. Audio Interfaces.................................................................................................................... 61
3.10.1. Decrease TDD Noise and Other Noises......................................................................63
3.10.2. Microphone Interfaces Design.....................................................................................63
3.10.3. Receiver and Speaker Interface Design ......................................................................64
3.10.4. Earphone Interface Design.......................................................................................... 65
3.10.5. Loud Speaker Interface Design.................................................................................... 65
3.10.6. Audio Characteristics...................................................................................................66
3.11. PCM Interface....................................................................................................................... 67
3.11.1. Parameter Configuration.............................................................................................. 67
3.11.2. Timing Diagram............................................................................................................68
3.11.3. Reference Design........................................................................................................ 69
3.11.4. AT Command............................................................................................................... 69
3.12. (U)SIM Card Interface...........................................................................................................70
3.13. SD Card Interface.................................................................................................................73
3.14. ADC ......................................................................................................................................75
3.15. Behaviors of the RI ...............................................................................................................76
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3.16. Network Status Indication...................................................................................................... 77
3.17. EASY Autonomous AGPS Technology..................................................................................78
3.18. EPO Offline AGPS Technology ............................................................................................. 79
3.19. QuecFastFix Online Technology ...........................................................................................79
3.20. Multi-tone AIC ....................................................................................................................... 79
3.21. LOCUS.................................................................................................................................. 80
3.22. PPS VS. NMEA..................................................................................................................... 81
4Antenna Interfaces.......................................................................................................................... 82
4.1. GSM Antenna Interface......................................................................................................... 82
4.1.1. Reference Design........................................................................................................82
4.1.2. RF Output Power......................................................................................................... 83
4.1.3. RF Receiving Sensitivity.............................................................................................. 84
4.1.4. Operating Frequencies................................................................................................84
4.1.5. RF Cable Soldering ..................................................................................................... 85
4.2. GNSS Antenna Interface....................................................................................................... 85
4.2.1. Antenna Specifications ................................................................................................ 85
4.2.2. Active Antenna............................................................................................................. 86
4.2.3. Passive Antenna.......................................................................................................... 87
4.3. Bluetooth Antenna Interface..................................................................................................88
5Electrical, Reliability and Radio Characteristics .......................................................................... 89
5.1. Absolute Maximum Ratings ..................................................................................................89
5.2. Operating Temperature......................................................................................................... 90
5.3. Power Supply Ratings........................................................................................................... 90
5.4. Current Consumption............................................................................................................92
5.5. Electrostatic Discharge ......................................................................................................... 95
6Mechanical Dimensions.................................................................................................................. 97
6.1. Mechanical Dimensions of Module .......................................................................................97
6.2. Recommended Footprint....................................................................................................... 99
6.3. Top and Bottom Views of the Module.................................................................................. 100
7Storage, Manufacturing and Packaging...................................................................................... 101
7.1. Storage................................................................................................................................ 101
7.2. Manufacturing and Soldering.............................................................................................. 102
7.3. Packaging........................................................................................................................... 103
8Appendix A References................................................................................................................ 105
9Appendix B GPRS Coding Schemes........................................................................................... 112
10 Appendix C GPRS Multi-slot Classes.......................................................................................... 114
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Table Index
TABLE 1: KEY FEATURES (GMS/GPRS PART OF MC60).............................................................................. 13
TABLE 2: CODING SCHEMESAND MAXIMUM NET DATARATES OVER AIR INTERFACE........................ 15
TABLE 3: KEY FEATURES (GNSS PART OF MC60)....................................................................................... 15
TABLE 4: PROTOCOLS SUPPORTED BY THE MODULE.............................................................................. 16
TABLE 5: I/O PARAMETERS DEFINITION....................................................................................................... 20
TABLE 6: PIN DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................................... 20
TABLE 7: MULTIPLEXED FUNCTIONS............................................................................................................ 25
TABLE 8: COMPARISON BETWEEN ALL-IN-ONE AND STAND-ALONE SOLUTION.................................... 27
TABLE 9: OPERATING MODES OVERVIEW OF GSM PART......................................................................... 34
TABLE 10: DEFAULT CONFIGURATION OF FULL ON MODE (GNSS PART) ............................................... 37
TABLE 11: FORMAT OF THE PMTK COMMAND ENABLING PERIODIC MODE........................................... 39
TABLE 12:AVERAGE CURRENT CONSUMPTION IN GLP MODE AND NORMAL MODE ........................... 42
TABLE 13: COMBINATION STATES OF GSMAND GNSS PARTS IN ALL-IN-ONE SOLUTION.................... 43
TABLE 14: COMBINATION STATES OF GSM AND GNSS PARTS IN STAND-ALONE SOLUTION .............. 43
TABLE 15: LOGIC LEVELS OF THE UART INTERFACE ................................................................................ 54
TABLE 16: PIN DEFINITION OF THE UART INTERFACES ............................................................................ 54
TABLE 17: PIN DEFINITION OF AUDIO INTERFACE ..................................................................................... 61
TABLE 18: AOUT2 OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS.......................................................................................... 62
TABLE 19: TYPICAL ELECTRET MICROPHONE CHARACTERISTICS......................................................... 66
TABLE 20: TYPICAL SPEAKER CHARACTERISTICS .................................................................................... 66
TABLE 21: PIN DEFINITION OF PCM INTERFACE......................................................................................... 67
TABLE 22: PCM PARAMETER CONFIGURATION.......................................................................................... 67
TABLE 23: AT+QPCMON COMMAND PARAMETER CONFIGURATION........................................................ 69
TABLE 24: AT+QPCMVOL COMMAND PARAMETER CONFIGURATION...................................................... 70
TABLE 25: PIN DEFINITION OF (U)SIM CARD INTERFACE.......................................................................... 70
TABLE 26: PIN DEFINITION OF SD CARD INTERFACE ................................................................................ 73
TABLE 27: PIN DEFINITION OF SD CARDAND T-FLASH (MICRO SD) CARD............................................. 74
TABLE 28: PIN DEFINITION OF THEADC ...................................................................................................... 75
TABLE 29: CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ADC................................................................................................ 75
TABLE 30: BEHAVIORS OF THE RI................................................................................................................. 76
TABLE 31: WORKING STATE OF THE NETLIGHT.......................................................................................... 77
TABLE 32: PIN DEFINITION OF THE RF_ANT................................................................................................ 82
TABLE 33:ANTENNA CABLE REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................. 83
TABLE 34: ANTENNA REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................................................... 83
TABLE 35: RF OUTPUT POWER ..................................................................................................................... 83
TABLE 36: RF RECEIVING SENSITIVITY........................................................................................................ 84
TABLE 37: OPERATING FREQUENCIES ........................................................................................................ 84
TABLE 38: RECOMMENDED ANTENNA SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................... 85
TABLE 39: PIN DEFINITION OF THE BT_ANT................................................................................................ 88
TABLE 40:ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS.................................................................................................. 89
TABLE 41: OPERATING TEMPERATURE........................................................................................................ 90
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TABLE 42: POWER SUPPLY RATINGS OF GSM PART (GNSS IS POWERED OFF).................................... 90
TABLE 43: POWER SUPPLY RATINGS OF GNSS PART................................................................................ 91
TABLE 44: CURRENT CONSUMPTION OF GSM PART (GNSS IS POWERED OFF)................................... 92
TABLE 45: CURRENT CONSUMPTION OF GNSS PART............................................................................... 94
TABLE 46: BT CURRENT CONSUMPTION OF MC60 MODULE.................................................................... 94
TABLE 47: BT CURRENT CONSUMPTION OF MC60E MODULE.................................................................. 95
TABLE 48: ESD PERFORMANCE PARAMETER (TEMPERATURE: 25ºC, HUMIDITY: 45%)........................ 96
TABLE 49: REEL PACKAGING....................................................................................................................... 104
TABLE 50: RELATED DOCUMENTS.............................................................................................................. 105
TABLE 51: TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS.................................................................................................... 106
TABLE 52: DESCRIPTION OF DIFFERENT CODING SCHEMES.................................................................112
TABLE 53: GPRS MULTI-SLOT CLASSES .....................................................................................................114
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Figure Index
FIGURE 1: MODULE FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM............................................................................................... 17
FIGURE 2: PIN ASSIGNMENT ......................................................................................................................... 19
FIGURE 3: ALL-IN-ONE SOLUTION SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM......................................................................... 26
FIGURE 4: STAND-ALONE SOLUTION SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM................................................................... 26
FIGURE 5: VOLTAGE RIPPLE DURING TRANSMITTING (GSM PART) ........................................................ 28
FIGURE 6: REFERENCE CIRCUIT FOR THE VBAT INPUT (GSM PART) ..................................................... 29
FIGURE 7: REFERENCE CIRCUIT FOR THE GNSS_VCC INPUT................................................................. 29
FIGURE 8: REFERENCE CIRCUIT FOR POWER SUPPLY OF THE GSM PART.......................................... 30
FIGURE 9: REFERENCE CIRCUIT DESIGN FOR GNSS PART INALL-IN-ONE SOLUTION........................ 31
FIGURE 10: REFERENCE CIRCUIT DESIGN FOR GNSS PART IN STAND-ALONE SOLUTION ................ 32
FIGURE 11: INTERNAL GNSS’S BACKUP DOMAIN POWER CONSTRUCTION.......................................... 33
FIGURE 12: VRTC IS POWERED BYARECHARGEABLE BATTERY........................................................... 33
FIGURE 13: VRTC IS POWERED BYACAPACITOR...................................................................................... 34
FIGURE 14: OPERATION MECHANISM OF PERIODIC MODE...................................................................... 40
FIGURE 15: POWER CONSUMPTION IN DIFFERENT SCENARIOS (ALWAYSLOCATETM MODE)............. 41
FIGURE 16: TURN ON THE MODULE WITH AN OPEN-COLLECTOR DRIVER............................................ 44
FIGURE 17: TURN ON THE MODULE WITHA BUTTON................................................................................ 45
FIGURE 18: TURN-ON TIMING........................................................................................................................ 46
FIGURE 19: TURN-OFF TIMING BY USING THE PWRKEY PIN.................................................................... 47
FIGURE 20: TURN-OFF TIMING OF GNSS PART BY USING AT COMMAND............................................... 48
FIGURE 21: TURN-ON TIMING OF GSM PART .............................................................................................. 50
FIGURE 22: TURN-OFF TIMING OF GSM PART BY USING THE PWRKEY PIN .......................................... 52
FIGURE 23: REFERENCE DESIGN FOR FULL-FUNCTION UART................................................................ 56
FIGURE 24: REFERENCE DESIGN FOR UART PORT (THREE LINE CONNECTION)................................. 57
FIGURE 25: REFERENCE DESIGN FOR UART PORT WITH HARDWARE FLOW CONTROL.................... 57
FIGURE 26: REFERENCE DESIGN FOR FIRMWARE UPGRADE................................................................. 58
FIGURE 27: REFERENCE DESIGN FOR DEBUG PORT ............................................................................... 58
FIGURE 28: AUXILIARYAND GNSS UART PORT CONNECTION IN ALL-IN-ONE SOLUTION.................... 59
FIGURE 29: AUXILIARYAND GNSS UART PORT CONNECTION IN STAND-ALONE SOLUTION.............. 60
FIGURE 30: LEVEL MATCH DESIGN FOR 3.3V SYSTEM.............................................................................. 60
FIGURE 31: SKETCH MAP FOR RS-232 INTERFACE MATCH...................................................................... 61
FIGURE 32: REFERENCE DESIGN FOR AIN ................................................................................................. 63
FIGURE 33: HANDSET INTERFACE DESIGN FORAOUT1........................................................................... 64
FIGURE 34: SPEAKER INTERFACE DESIGN WITHAN AMPLIFIER FOR AOUT1 ....................................... 64
FIGURE 35: EARPHONE INTERFACE DESIGN.............................................................................................. 65
FIGURE 36: LOUD SPEAKER INTERFACE DESIGN...................................................................................... 65
FIGURE 37: TIMING DIAGRAM FOR LONG FRAME SYNCHRONIZATION .................................................. 68
FIGURE 38: TIMING DIAGRAM FOR SHORT FRAME SYNCHRONIZATION................................................ 68
FIGURE 39: REFERENCE DESIGN FOR PCM............................................................................................... 69
FIGURE 40: REFERENCE CIRCUIT FOR (U)SIM1 CARD INTERFACE WITHAN 8-PIN (U)SIM CARD
CONNECTOR.................................................................................................................................................... 71
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FIGURE 41: REFERENCE CIRCUIT FOR (U)SIM1 CARD INTERFACE WITHA 6-PIN (U)SIM CARD
CONNECTOR.................................................................................................................................................... 72
FIGURE 42: REFERENCE CIRCUIT FOR (U)SIM2 CARD INTERFACE WITHA 6-PIN (U)SIM CARD
CONNECTOR.................................................................................................................................................... 72
FIGURE 43: REFERENCE CIRCUIT FOR SD CARD INTERFACE................................................................. 74
FIGURE 44: RI BEHAVIOR AS A RECEIVER WHEN VOICE CALLING.......................................................... 76
FIGURE 45: RI BEHAVIOR AS A CALLER ....................................................................................................... 77
FIGURE 46: RI BEHAVIOR WHEN URC OR SMS RECEIVED ....................................................................... 77
FIGURE 47: REFERENCE DESIGN FOR NETLIGHT ..................................................................................... 78
FIGURE 48: PPS VS. NMEATIMING............................................................................................................... 81
FIGURE 49: REFERENCE DESIGN FOR GSM ANTENNA............................................................................. 82
FIGURE 50: RF SOLDERING SAMPLE ........................................................................................................... 85
FIGURE 51: REFERENCE DESIGN WITH ACTIVE ANTENNA....................................................................... 86
FIGURE 52: REFERENCE DESIGN WITH PASSIVE ANTENNA .................................................................... 87
FIGURE 53: REFERENCE DESIGN FOR BLUETOOTH ANTENNA............................................................... 88
FIGURE 54: MC60 TOPAND SIDE DIMENSIONS (UNIT: MM)....................................................................... 97
FIGURE 55: MC60 BOTTOM DIMENSIONS (UNIT: MM)................................................................................. 98
FIGURE 56: RECOMMENDED FOOTPRINT (UNIT: MM)................................................................................ 99
FIGURE 57: TOP VIEWS OF MC60 AND MC60E.......................................................................................... 100
FIGURE 58: BOTTOM VIEWS OF MC60 AND MC60E.................................................................................. 100
FIGURE 59: REFLOW SOLDERING THERMAL PROFILE............................................................................ 102
FIGURE 60: TAPE DIMENSIONS................................................................................................................... 103
FIGURE 61: REEL DIMENSIONS................................................................................................................... 104
FIGURE 62: RADIO BLOCK STRUCTURE OF CS-1, CS-2 AND CS-3..........................................................112
FIGURE 63: RADIO BLOCK STRUCTURE OF CS-4......................................................................................113
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1Introduction
This document defines the MC60 series module and describes its hardware interface which is connected
with the customer application as well as its air interface.
The document can help customers quickly understand module interface specifications, as well as the
electrical and mechanical details. Associated with application note and user guide, customers can use
MC60 series module to design and set up mobile applications easily.
MC60 series module currently includes two variants (MC60 and MC60E) which are only different in
Bluetooth function. MC60 supports BT3.0 while MC60E supports BT4.0 & BT3.0 functions. (Hereinafter
MC60 series module is collectively called MC60 except in BT function part)
1.1. 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 MC60 module. Manufacturers of the cellular
terminal should send the following safety information to users and operating personnel, and incorporate
these guidelines into all manuals supplied with the product. If not so, Quectel assumes no liability for the
customer’s 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 handsfree kit) causes
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 is
switched off. The operation of wireless appliances in an aircraft is forbidden, so as
to prevent interference with communication systems. Consult the airline staff about
the use of wireless devices on boarding the aircraft, if your device offers an
Airplane Mode which must be enabled prior to boarding an aircraft.
Switch off your wireless device when in hospitals,clinics or other health care
facilities. These requests are desinged to prevent possible interference with
sensitive medical equipment.
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Cellular terminals or mobiles operatingover radio frequency signal and cellular
network cannot be guaranteed to connect in all conditions, for example no mobile
fee or with an invalid (U)SIM card. While you are in this condition and need
emergent help, please remember using emergency call. In order to make or
receive a 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 include 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, etc.
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2Product Concept
2.1. General Description
MC60 is a multi-purpose module which integrates a high performance GNSS engine and a quad-band
GSM/GPRS engine. It can work as All-in-one solution or Stand-alone solution according to customers'
application demands. For detailed introduction on All-in-one solution and Stand-alone solution, please
refer to Chapter 3.4.
The quad-band GSM/GPRS engine can work at frequencies of GSM850MHz, EGSM900MHz,
DCS1800MHz and PCS1900MHz. MC60 features GPRS multi-slot class 12 and supports the GPRS
coding schemes CS-1, CS-2, CS-3 and CS-4. For more details about GPRS multi-slot classes and coding
schemes, please refer to the Appendix B & C.
The GNSS engine is a single receiver integrating GPS and GLONASS systems. It supports multiple
positioning and navigation systems including autonomous GPS, GLONASS, SBAS (including WAAS,
EGNOS, MSAS and GAGAN), and QZSS. It is able to achieve the industry’s highest level of sensitivity,
accuracy and TTFF with the lowest power consumption. The embedded flash memory provides capacity
for storing user-specific configurations and allows for future updates.
MC60 is an SMD type module with 54 LCC pads and 14 LGA pads which can be easily embedded into
applications. With a compact profile of 18.7mm ×16.0mm ×2.1mm, the module can meet almost all the
requirements for M2M applications, including vehicle and personal tracking, wearable devices, security
systems, wireless POS, industrial PDA, smart metering, remote maintenance & control, etc.
Designed with power saving technique, the current consumption of MC60’s GSM part is as low as 1.2mA
in Sleep mode when DRX is 5 and the GNSS part is powered off. The GNSS engine also has many
advanced power saving modes including standby and backup modes which can fit the requirement of
low-power consumption in different scenes.
GSM part of MC60 is integrated with Internet service protocols such as TCP, UDP, PPP, HTTP and FTP.
Extended AT commands have been developed for customers to use these Internet service protocols
easily.
EASY technology as a key feature of GNSS part of MC60 is one kind of AGPS. Capable of collecting and
processing all internal aiding information like GNSS time, ephemeris, last position, etc., the GNSS part
will have a fast TTFF in either Hot or Warm start.
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The module fully complies with the RoHS directive of the European Union.
2.2. Key Features
The following table describes the detailed features of MC60.
Table 1: Key Features (GMS/GPRS Part of MC60)
Features
Implementation
Power Supply
Single supply voltage: 3.3V~4.6V
Typical supply voltage: 4V
Power Saving
Typical power consumption in Sleep mode (GNSS is powered off):
1.2mA @DRX=5
0.8mA @DRX=9
Frequency Bands
Quad-band: GSM850, EGSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
The module can search these frequency bands automatically.
The frequency bands can be set by AT commands.
Compliant to GSM Phase 2/2+
GSM Class
Small MS
Transmitting Power
Class 4 (2W) at GSM850 and EGSM900
Class 1 (1W) at DCS1800 and PCS1900
GPRS Connectivity
GPRS multi-slot class 12 (default)
GPRS multi-slot class 1~12 (configurable)
GPRS mobile station class B
DATA GPRS
GPRS data downlink transfer: max 85.6kbps
GPRS data uplink transfer: max 85.6kbps
Coding scheme: CS-1, CS-2, CS-3 and CS-4
Support the protocol PAP (Password Authentication Protocol) usually
used for PPP connection
Internet service protocols TCP/UDP, FTP, PPP, HTTP, NTP, PING, etc.
Support Packet Broadcast Control Channel (PBCCH)
Support Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD)
Temperature Range
Operation temperature range: -35°C ~ +75°C 1)
Extended temperature range: -40°C ~ +85°C 2)
(U)SIM Card Interface
Support (U)SIM: 1.8V, 3.0V
Support Dual (U)SIM Single Standby
SMS
Text and PDU mode
SMS storage: (U)SIM card
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1. 1) Within operation temperature range, the module is 3GPP compliant.
2. 2) Within extended temperature range, the module remains the ability to establish and maintain a
voice, SMS, data transmission, emergency call, etc. There is no unrecoverable malfunction. There
are also no effects on radio spectrum and no harm to radio network. Only one or more parameters like
Pout might reduce in their value and exceed the specified tolerances. When the temperature returns to
the normal operating temperature levels, the module will meet 3GPP specifications again.
Audio Features
Speech codec modes:
Half Rate (ETS 06.20)
Full Rate (ETS 06.10)
Enhanced Full Rate (ETS 06.50/06.60/06.80)
Adaptive Multi-Rate (AMR)
Echo Suppression
Noise Reduction
Embedded one amplifier of class AB with maximum driving power up to
800mW
UART Interfaces
UART Port:
Seven lines on UART port interface
Used for AT command and GPRS data
Used for PMTK command and NMEA output in All-in-one solution
Multiplexing function
Support autobauding from 4800bps to 115200bps
Debug Port:
Two lines on debug port interface DBG_TXD and DBG_RXD
Debug port only used for firmware debugging
Auxiliary Port:
Two lines on auxiliary port interface: TXD_AUX and RXD_AUX
Used for communication with the GNSS part in All-in-one solution
Phonebook
Management
Support phonebook types: SM, ME, ON, MC, RC, DC, LD, LA
SIM Application Toolkit
Support SAT class 3, GSM 11.14 Release 99
Physical Characteristics
Size: (18.7±0.15) ×(16±0.15) ×(2.1±0.2)mm
Weight: Approx. 1.3g
Firmware Upgrade
Firmware upgrade via UART port
Antenna Interface
Connected to antenna pad with 50Ωimpedance control
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Table 2: Coding Schemes and Maximum Net Data Rates over Air Interface
Table 3: Key Features (GNSS Part of MC60)
Coding Scheme
1 Timeslot
2 Timeslot
4 Timeslot
CS-1
9.05kbps
18.1kbps
36.2kbps
CS-2
13.4kbps
26.8kbps
53.6kbps
CS-3
15.6kbps
31.2kbps
62.4kbps
CS-4
21.4kbps
42.8kbps
85.6kbps
Features
Implementation
GNSS
GPS+GLONASS
Power Supply
Supply voltage: 2.8V~4.3V
Typical Supply voltage: 3.3V
Power Consumption
Acquisition: 25mA @-130dBm (GPS)
Tracking: 19mA @-130dBm (GPS)
Acquisition: 29mA @-130dBm (GPS+GLONASS)
Tracking: 22mA @-130dBm (GPS+GLONASS)
Standby: 300uA @VCC=3.3V
Backup: 14uA @V_BCKP=3.3V
Receiver Type
GPS L1 1575.42MHz C/A Code
GLONASS L1 1598.0625~1605.375MHz C/A Code
Sensitivity
GPS+GLONASS
Acquisition: -149dBm
Reacquisition: -161dBm
Tracking: -167dBm
Time-to-First-Fix
(EASY Enabled) 1)
Cold Start: <15s average @-130dBm
Warm Start: <5s average @-130dBm
Hot Start: 1s @-130dBm
Time-to-First-Fix
(EASY Disabled)
Cold Start (Autonomous): <35s average @-130dBm
Warm Start (Autonomous): <30s average @-130dBm
Hot Start (Autonomous): 1s @-130dBm
Horizontal Position
Accuracy (Autonomous)
<2.5m CEP @-130dBm
Update Rate
Up to 10Hz, 1Hz by default
Accuracy of 1PPS Signal
Typical accuracy <10ns
Time pulse width: 100ms
Velocity Accuracy
Without aid: 0.1m/s
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1) In this mode, GNSS part’s backup domain should be valid.
Table 4: Protocols Supported by the Module
Please refer to document [2] for details of NMEAstandard protocol and MTK proprietary protocol.
2.3. Functional Diagram
The following figure shows a block diagram of MC60 and illustrates the major functional parts.
Radio frequency part
Power management
Peripheral interfaces
—Power supply
—Turn-on/off interface
—UART interface
—Audio interfaces
—(U)SIM interface
Acceleration Accuracy
Without aid: 0.1m/s²
Dynamic Performance
Maximum Altitude: 18000m
Maximum Velocity: 515m/s
Acceleration: 4G
GNSS UART Port
GNSS UART port: GNSS_TXD and GNSS_ RXD
Support baud rate from 4800bps to 115200bps; 115200bps by
default
Used for communication with the GSM Part in All-in-one solution
Used for communication with peripheralsin Stand-alone solution
Protocol
Type
NMEA
Input/output, ASCII, 0183, 3.01
PMTK
Input, MTK proprietary protocol
NOTE
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—ADC interface
—RF interface
—PCM interface
—BT interface
—SD interface
BB
RF PA 26MHz
Serial
Interface
RF_ANT
VBAT
PWRKEY
ADC
NETLIGHT
UART Port
ESD
MEMORY
PWM
AUDIO
PCM PCM
VDD_EXT
VDD_EXT
(U)SIM2
Interface
SD Card
Interface SD Card
Interface
LNA SAW
GNSS_ANT
GNSS_VCC_EN
GNSS_VCC
GNSS UART
32KHz
AUDIO
BT
BT_ANT
26MHz
TCXO
RF
Transceiver
PMU
VRTC Backup
Domain
MEMORY
Serial
Interface
RF Part
GNSS
ADC
1PPS
(U)SIM1
Interface
(U)SIM2
Interface
(U)SIM1
Interface
Figure 1: Module Functional Diagram
2.4. Evaluation Board
In order to help customers develop applications with MC60, Quectel supplies an evaluation board
(EVB),TE-A board, RS-232 to USB cable, power adapter, earphone, GSM antenna ,GNSS antenna and
other peripherals to control or test the module. For details, please refer to document [11].
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3Application Functions
3.1. General Description
MC60 is an SMD type module with 54 LCC pads and 14 LGA pads. The following chapters provide
detailed descriptions about these pins.
Pin of module
Power supply
Backup domain of GNSS
Operating modes
Power on/down
Power saving
Serial interfaces
Audio interfaces
PCM interface
(U)SIM card interface
SD card interface
ADC
Behaviors of the RI
Network status indication
EASY autonomous AGPS technology
EPO offline AGPS technology
QuecFastFix Online technology
Multi-tone AIC
LOCUS
PPS VS. NMEA
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3.2. Pin Assignment
The following figure shows the pin assignment of the MC60.
Power RESERVED
MICP
SPKN
SIM2_VDD
GND
GNSS_ANT
DBG_RXD
CTS
RTS
GND
RF_ANT
GND
VRTC
LOUDSPKN
LOUDSPKP
VDD_EXT
GND
AUDIO
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
Top view
RF
VBAT UART
MICN
SPKP
PWRKEY
ADC
SD_CMD
SD_CLK
SD_DATA
SIM2_CLK
SIM2_DATA
SIM2_RST
SIM_GND
1PPS
SIM1_VDD
SIM1_CLK
SIM1_RST
SIM1_DATA
GNSS_TXD
GNSS_RXD
RXD_AUX
TXD_AUX
GNSS_VCC
GND
GNSS_VCC_EN
DBG_TXD
GND
BT_ANT
TXD
RXD
RI
DCD
DTR
GND
RESERVED
NETLIGHT
GND GND GND
VBAT
VBAT
55 RESERVED
RESERVED
··
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
44
45
46
47
4849
5051
5253
54
RESERVED
RESERVED
RESERVED
RESERVED
RESERVED
RESERVED
RESERVED
RESERVED
PCM_IN
PCM_SYNC
PCM_OUT
PCM_CLK
56
57
58
59 60 61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
MC60
OTHERS
(U)SIM1
(U)SIM2
Figure 2: Pin Assignment
Please keep all reserved pins open.
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