Quectel Smart EVB G5 User manual

Smart EVB G5
User Guide
Smart Module Series
Version: 1.0
Date: 2022-01-18
Status: Released

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Safety Information
The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, such as usage, service
or repair of any cellular terminal or mobile incorporating the module. Manufacturers of the cellular terminal
shall notify users and operating personnel of the following safety information by incorporating these
guidelines into all manuals of the product. Otherwise, Quectel assumes no liability for customers’ failure to
comply with these precautions.
Full attention must be paid 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. Please comply with laws and regulations restricting the
use of wireless devices while driving.
Switch off the cellular terminal or mobile before boarding an aircraft. The operation
of wireless appliances in an aircraft is forbidden to prevent interference with
communication systems. If there is an Airplane Mode, it shall be enabled prior to
boarding an aircraft. Please consult the airline staff for more restrictions on the use
of wireless devices on an aircraft.
Wireless devices may cause interference on sensitive medical equipment, so
please be aware of the restrictions on the use of wireless devices when in hospitals,
clinics or other healthcare facilities.
Cellular terminals or mobiles operating over radio signal and cellular network cannot
be guaranteed to connect in certain conditions, such as when the mobile bill is
unpaid or the (U)SIM card is invalid. When emergent help is needed in such
conditions, use emergency call if the device supports it. In order to make or receive
a call, the cellular terminal or mobile must be switched on in a service area with
adequate cellular signal strength. In an emergency, the device with emergency call
function cannot be used as the only contact method considering network connection
cannot be guaranteed under all circumstances.
The cellular terminal or mobile contains a transceiver. When it is ON, it receives and
transmits radio frequency signals. RF interference can occur if it is used close to TV
sets, radios, computers or other electric equipment.
In locations with explosive or potentially explosive atmospheres, obey all posted
signs and turn off wireless devices such as mobile phone or other cellular terminals.
Areas with explosive or potentially explosive atmospheres include fuelling areas,
below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas
where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal powders.

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About the Document
Revision History
Version
Date
Author
Description
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2022-01-14
Mary SHEN
Creation of the document
1.0
2022-01-18
Mary SHEN
First official release

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Contents
Safety Information...................................................................................................................................... 3
About the Document.................................................................................................................................. 4
Contents...................................................................................................................................................... 5
Table Index.................................................................................................................................................. 7
Figure Index................................................................................................................................................ 8
1Introduction....................................................................................................................................... 10
Applicable Modules.................................................................................................................. 10
Special Mark ............................................................................................................................ 10
2Product Overview ............................................................................................................................. 11
Key Features.............................................................................................................................11
Top and Bottom Views ............................................................................................................. 13
Component Placement of Smart EVB G5 ............................................................................... 15
3Smart EVB G5 Kit Accessories ....................................................................................................... 19
Accessories Assembly ............................................................................................................. 19
List of Accessories ................................................................................................................... 20
4Interface Application ........................................................................................................................ 22
Power Supply ........................................................................................................................... 22
4.1.1. Adapter Interface........................................................................................................... 23
4.1.2. Battery Interface............................................................................................................ 24
Smart TE-A Interface................................................................................................................ 25
LCM Interfaces......................................................................................................................... 34
4.3.1. Main LCM Interface....................................................................................................... 35
4.3.2. Secondary LCM Interface ............................................................................................. 36
4.3.3. Backlight Driver for Secondary LCM Interface ............................................................. 37
Touch Panel Interfaces ............................................................................................................ 38
Camera Interfaces.................................................................................................................... 39
USB Interfaces ......................................................................................................................... 41
Audio Interfaces ....................................................................................................................... 42
4.7.1. Loudspeaker Interface .................................................................................................. 43
4.7.2. Headset Interface.......................................................................................................... 44
4.7.3. Earphone Interface........................................................................................................ 45
4.7.4. Microphone Interfaces................................................................................................... 46
(U)SIM Card Interfaces............................................................................................................ 47
UART Interfaces....................................................................................................................... 49
SD Card Interface .................................................................................................................... 51
Flashlights ................................................................................................................................ 53
Sensors .................................................................................................................................... 54
Emergency Download Interface............................................................................................... 54
Vibrator..................................................................................................................................... 55

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Switches and Buttons .............................................................................................................. 56
Status Indicators ...................................................................................................................... 57
5Operation Procedures...................................................................................................................... 59
Turn On the Module ................................................................................................................. 59
Turn Off the Module ................................................................................................................. 60
Communication via USB .......................................................................................................... 61
Communication via UART Interface......................................................................................... 62
Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................................... 63
6Appendix References....................................................................................................................... 65

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Table Index
Table 1: Applicable Modules .............................................................................................................................. 10
Table 2: Special Mark ........................................................................................................................................ 10
Table 3: Key Features.........................................................................................................................................11
Table 3: Components & Functions of Smart EVB G5........................................................................................ 16
Table 5: Accessories List ................................................................................................................................... 20
Table 6: Description of Power Supply................................................................................................................ 22
Table 7: Pin Definition of Battery Interface ........................................................................................................ 25
Table 8: Description of Smart TE-A Interface .................................................................................................... 25
Table 9: Pin Definition of B2B Connector J0101 ............................................................................................... 27
Table 10: Pin Definition of B2B Connector J0102 ............................................................................................. 30
Table 11: Description of LCM Interfaces............................................................................................................ 34
Table 12: Description of Touch Panel Interfaces ............................................................................................... 38
Table 13: Pin Definition of Touch Panel Interfaces ............................................................................................ 39
Table 14: Description of Camera Interfaces ...................................................................................................... 39
Table 15: Description of USB Interfaces............................................................................................................ 41
Table 16: Description of Audio Interfaces .......................................................................................................... 43
Table 17: Pin Definition of Headset Interface .................................................................................................... 45
Table 18: Description of (U)SIM Card Interfaces ............................................................................................... 47
Table 19: Pin Definition of (U)SIM1 Card Connector ......................................................................................... 48
Table 20: Description of UART Interfaces ......................................................................................................... 49
Table 21: Pin Definition of Main UART .............................................................................................................. 50
Table 22: Description of SD Card Interface ....................................................................................................... 51
Table 23: Pin Definition of SD Card Connector ................................................................................................. 52
Table 24: Description of Flashlight..................................................................................................................... 53
Table 25: Description of Sensors....................................................................................................................... 54
Table 26: Description of Vibrator ....................................................................................................................... 55
Table 27: Description of Switches...................................................................................................................... 56
Table 28: Description of Buttons........................................................................................................................ 56
Table 29: Description of Status Indication LEDs ............................................................................................... 57
Table 30: Related Documents ........................................................................................................................... 65
Table 31: Terms and Abbreviations.................................................................................................................... 65

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Figure Index
Figure 1: Smart EVB G5 Top View .................................................................................................................... 13
Figure 2: Smart EVB G5 Bottom View............................................................................................................... 14
Figure 3: Top View for Component Placement of Smart EVB G5 ..................................................................... 15
Figure 4: Bottom View for Component Placement of Smart EVB G5 ............................................................... 16
Figure 5: Smart EVB G5 and Accessories......................................................................................................... 19
Figure 6: Smart EVB G5 Kit Accessories .......................................................................................................... 20
Figure 7: Simplified Power Supply Block Diagram of Smart EVB G5 ............................................................... 23
Figure 8: 5 V DC Power Jack ............................................................................................................................ 23
Figure 9: Power Plug Design............................................................................................................................. 23
Figure 10: Reference Design for Battery Interface............................................................................................ 24
Figure 11: Pin Assignment of Battery Interface ................................................................................................. 24
Figure 12: B2B Connectors ............................................................................................................................... 26
Figure 13: Sketch Map of Smart TE-A (Top View)............................................................................................. 26
Figure 14: Reference Design for Main LCM Interface....................................................................................... 35
Figure 15: Reference Design for Secondary LCM Interface ............................................................................. 36
Figure 16: Pin Assignments of LCM Interfaces ................................................................................................. 37
Figure 17: Reference Design for Backlight Driver ............................................................................................. 37
Figure 18: Reference Design for Touch Panel Interfaces.................................................................................. 38
Figure 19: Pin Assignments of Touch Panel Interfaces ..................................................................................... 38
Figure 20: Reference Design for Camera Interfaces......................................................................................... 40
Figure 21: Camera Interfaces with Cameras Assembled .................................................................................. 41
Figure 22: Reference Design for USB Interfaces .............................................................................................. 42
Figure 23: USB Interfaces ................................................................................................................................. 42
Figure 24: Reference Design for Loudspeaker Interface .................................................................................. 43
Figure 25: Reference Design for Headset Interface.......................................................................................... 44
Figure 26: Pin Assignment of Headset Interface ............................................................................................... 44
Figure 27: Sketch of Audio Plug ........................................................................................................................ 45
Figure 28: Reference Design for Earphone Interface........................................................................................ 46
Figure 29: Reference Design for Microphone Interfaces................................................................................... 46
Figure 30: MEMS-Type and ECM-Type Microphones....................................................................................... 47
Figure 31: Reference Circuit for (U)SIM Interface with (U)SIM1 Card Connector ............................................ 48
Figure 32: Pin Assignment of J1001 and J1002................................................................................................ 48
Figure 33: RS-232 Level Match Circuit.............................................................................................................. 50
Figure 34: Pin Assignments of Main UART and Debug UART.......................................................................... 50
Figure 35: Simplified Interface Schematic for SD Card Interface...................................................................... 51
Figure 36: Pin Assignment of SD Card Interface............................................................................................... 52
Figure 37: Reference Circuit Design for Flashlight Interfaces........................................................................... 53
Figure 38: Flashlights ........................................................................................................................................ 53
Figure 39: Sensors ............................................................................................................................................ 54
Figure 40: Reference Design for USB_BOOT................................................................................................... 55
Figure 41: Reference Design for Vibrator.......................................................................................................... 55

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Figure 42: ERM-Type Vibrator........................................................................................................................... 56
Figure 43: Switches ........................................................................................................................................... 57
Figure 44: Buttons ............................................................................................................................................. 57
Figure 45: Status Indicators............................................................................................................................... 58
Figure 46: LCD Display Indicating Module’s Turn-on ........................................................................................ 59
Figure 47: LCD Menu Display for Turning Off Module ...................................................................................... 60
Figure 48: USB Ports......................................................................................................................................... 61
Figure 49: “adb shell” Command ....................................................................................................................... 61
Figure 50: USB Serial Port for UART ................................................................................................................ 62
Figure 51: QCOM Configuration When Connecting USB Serial Port................................................................ 63
Figure 52: Firmware Upgrade Steps ................................................................................................................. 64