Quectel Smart EVB User manual

Smart EVB User Guide
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Rev. Smart_EVB_User_Guide_V1.1
Date: 2018-10-23
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About the Document
History
Revision
Date
Author
Description
1.0
2016-09-30
Vae LIU
Initial
1.1
2018-10-23
Jerry WANG
1. Added a comment for the power supply of Smart
EVB in Table 1.
2. Updated the top view of Smart EVB in Figure 1.
3. Added a comment for RESET in Chapter 2.2.
4. Added the description of a separate battery
interface in Chapter 3.1.
5. Added the descriptions of touch panel interface,
LCM interface, camera interfaces and SD card
interface in Chapter 3.2~3.5.
6. Added the description of flashlight, vibrator and
sensors in Chapter 3.13~3.15.

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Contents
About the Document...................................................................................................................................2
Contents.......................................................................................................................................................3
Table Index...................................................................................................................................................5
Figure Index.................................................................................................................................................6
1Introduction..........................................................................................................................................7
1.1. Safety Information ...................................................................................................................8
2General Overview.................................................................................................................................9
2.1. Key Features...........................................................................................................................9
2.2. Interface Overview................................................................................................................. 11
2.3. Top and Bottom Views of Smart EVB....................................................................................13
2.4. Smart EVB KitAccessories...................................................................................................14
3Interface Application .........................................................................................................................16
3.1. Power Supply Interfaces (S801/S803)..................................................................................16
3.2. Touch Panel Interface (J403)................................................................................................17
3.3. LCM Interface (J402).............................................................................................................18
3.4. Camera Interfaces (J301/J302).............................................................................................20
3.5. SD Card Interface (J502) ......................................................................................................22
3.6. USB Interface (J602).............................................................................................................23
3.7. Audio Interfaces (J702).........................................................................................................25
3.7.1. Loudspeaker Interface...................................................................................................25
3.7.2. Headphone Interface......................................................................................................26
3.7.3. Microphone and Earphone Interfaces............................................................................27
3.8. (U)SIM Interfaces (J503/J504)..............................................................................................28
3.9. UART Interfaces (J901/J604)................................................................................................30
3.10. Switches and Buttons............................................................................................................31
3.11. Status Indication LEDs..........................................................................................................33
3.12. Test Points.............................................................................................................................34
3.13. Flashlight...............................................................................................................................35
3.14. Vibrator..................................................................................................................................36
3.15. Sensors..................................................................................................................................37
4Operation Procedures Illustration....................................................................................................38
4.1. Power on SC20 Module ........................................................................................................38
4.2. Power off SC20 Module ........................................................................................................39
4.3. Communication via USB or UART Interface.........................................................................39
4.3.1. Communication via USB Interface.................................................................................39
4.3.2. Communication via UART Interface...............................................................................41
4.4. Firmware Upgrade.................................................................................................................42
5EVB Accessories Assembly .............................................................................................................44

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6Appendix A Reference.......................................................................................................................45

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Table Index
TABLE 1: KEY FEATURES OF SMART EVB...................................................................................................... 9
TABLE 2: INTERFACES OF SMART EVB.........................................................................................................11
TABLE 3: ACCESSORIES LIST........................................................................................................................ 15
TABLE 4: PIN ASSIGNMENT OF TOUCH PANEL INTERFACE ...................................................................... 18
TABLE 5: PIN ASSIGNMENT OF MICRO USB INTERFACE........................................................................... 25
TABLE 6: PIN ASSIGNMENT OF HEADPHONE INTERFACE......................................................................... 27
TABLE 7: PIN ASSIGNMENT OF (U)SIM1 INTERFACE (J503)....................................................................... 29
TABLE 8: PIN ASSIGNMENT OF DEBUG UART PORT .................................................................................. 31
TABLE 9: DESCRIPTION OF SWITCHES AND BUTTONS............................................................................. 32
TABLE 10: DESCRIPTION OF STATUS INDICATION LEDS........................................................................... 33
TABLE 11: DETAILS OF TEST POINTS ........................................................................................................... 35
TABLE 12: RELATED DOCUMENTS................................................................................................................ 45
TABLE 13: TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS...................................................................................................... 45

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Figure Index
FIGURE 1: SMART EVB INTERFACE OVERVIEW...........................................................................................11
FIGURE 2: SMART EVB TOP VIEW................................................................................................................. 13
FIGURE 3: SMART EVB BOTTOM VIEW......................................................................................................... 14
FIGURE 4: SMART EVB KIT ACCESSORIES.................................................................................................. 14
FIGURE 5: SIMPLIFIED POWER SUPPLY SCHEMATIC OF SMART EVB..................................................... 16
FIGURE 6: POWER SUPPLY INTERFACES.................................................................................................... 17
FIGURE 7: REFERENCE DESIGN FOR TOUCH PANEL INTERFACE........................................................... 17
FIGURE 8: PIN ASSIGNMENT OF TOUCH PANEL INTERFACE.................................................................... 18
FIGURE 9: REFERENCE DESIGN FOR LCM INTERFACE ............................................................................ 19
FIGURE 10: PIN ASSIGNMENT OF LCM INTERFACE ................................................................................... 20
FIGURE 11: REFERENCE CIRCUIT DESIGN FOR CAMERA INTERFACES................................................. 21
FIGURE 12: CAMERA INTERFACES WITH CAMERAS ASSEMBLED........................................................... 22
FIGURE 13: SIMPLIFIED INTERFACE SCHEMATIC FOR SD CARD INTERFACE ....................................... 22
FIGURE 14: PIN ASSIGNMENT OF SD CARD INTERFACE........................................................................... 23
FIGURE 15: REFERENCE CIRCUIT DESIGN FOR USB INTERFACE........................................................... 24
FIGURE 16: PIN ASSIGNMENT OF MICRO USB INTERFACE....................................................................... 24
FIGURE 17: REFERENCE CIRCUIT DESIGN FOR LOUDSPEAKER INTERFACE....................................... 25
FIGURE 18: REFERENCE CIRCUIT DESIGN FOR HEADPHONE INTERFACE ........................................... 26
FIGURE 19: PIN ASSIGNMENT OF HEADPHONE INTERFACE.................................................................... 26
FIGURE 20: SKETCH OF AUDIO PLUG .......................................................................................................... 27
FIGURE 21: REFERENCE CIRCUIT DESIGN FOR MICROPHONE AND EARPHONE INTERFACES......... 28
FIGURE 22: SIMPLIFIED INTERFACE SCHEMATIC FOR (U)SIM1 CARD CONNECTOR (J503)................. 28
FIGURE 23: PIN ASSIGNMENT OF (U)SIM1 CARD CONNECTOR (J503).................................................... 29
FIGURE 24: BLOCK DIAGRAM OF DEBUG UART PORT (J604)................................................................... 30
FIGURE 25: PIN ASSIGNMENT OF DEBUG UART PORT (J604)................................................................... 30
FIGURE 26: SWITCHES AND BUTTONS ........................................................................................................ 32
FIGURE 27: STATUS INDICATION LEDS ........................................................................................................ 33
FIGURE 28: PIN ASSIGNMENT OF J904......................................................................................................... 34
FIGURE 29: REFERENCE CIRCUIT DESIGN FOR FLASHLIGHT INTERFACE............................................ 35
FIGURE 30: FLASHLIGHT................................................................................................................................ 36
FIGURE 31: REFERENCE CIRCUIT DESIGN FOR VIBRATOR ..................................................................... 36
FIGURE 32: ERM-TYPE VIBRATOR ................................................................................................................ 37
FIGURE 33: SENSORS .................................................................................................................................... 37
FIGURE 34: LCD DISPLAY INDICATING MODULE’S POWER-ON................................................................ 38
FIGURE 35: LCD MENU DISPLAY FOR POWERING OFF MODULE ............................................................ 39
FIGURE 36: USB COM PORTS........................................................................................................................ 40
FIGURE 37: QCOM CONFIGURATION WHEN COMMUNICATING VIA USB INTERFACE.......................... 40
FIGURE 38: USB SERIAL PORT...................................................................................................................... 41
FIGURE 39: QCOM CONFIGURATION WHEN COMMUNICATING VIA UART INTERFACE........................ 42
FIGURE 40: FIRMWARE UPGRADE STEPS................................................................................................... 43
FIGURE 41: SMART EVB AND ACCESSORIES ASSEMBLY.......................................................................... 44

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1Introduction
This document describes the evaluation board (Smart EVB) for Quectel Smart module SC20. The smart
evaluation board is an assistant tool to develop and test SC20.

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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 SC20 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 customers' 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. 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 the device offers an Airplane Mode, then it should be
enabled prior to boarding an aircraft. Please consult the airline staff for more
restrictions on the use of wireless devices on boarding the 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 signals and cellular network
cannot be guaranteed to connect in all possible conditions (for example, with
unpaid bills or with an invalid (U)SIM) card. When emergent help is needed in such
conditions, please remember using emergency call. 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.
The cellular terminal or mobile contains a transmitter and receiver.When it is ON, it
receives and transmits radio frequency signals. 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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2General Overview
Quectel supplies Smart EVB for designers to develop applications based on Quectel SC20 module. This
EVB can test basic functionalities of the module.
2.1. Key Features
The following table describes the key features of Smart EVB.
Table 1: Key Features of Smart EVB
Features
Implementation
Power Supply
⚫DC power supply: 4.75V~6.0V (typical: 5.0V)
⚫VBAT: 3.5V~4.2V (typical: 3.8V)
(U)SIM Interfaces
⚫Support (U)SIM card detection
⚫Support USIM/SIM cards: 2.95V and 1.8V
Audio Interfaces
⚫Analog interfaces used for loudspeaker, microphone, earphone and
headphone
Camera Interfaces
Support two cameras:
⚫Main camera supports 8M pixels with 2-lane CSI interface
⚫Sub camera supports 2M pixels with 1-lane CSI interface
LCM Interface
⚫One 5-inch 1080 ×720 HD resolution LCD
⚫4-lane MIPI DSI interface for LCD
Touch Panel Interface
⚫One capacitive touch panel
SD Card Interface
⚫Support 4-bit SD card with hot-plug detection
UART Interfaces
Two UART interfaces:
⚫Debug UART for debugging
⚫Main UART is not used by default
USB Interface
⚫Compliant with USB 2.0 specifications
⚫Support high speed and OTG function
Signal Indication
⚫4 LEDs are available for signal indication
Buttons
⚫9 buttons

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Switches
⚫4 switches
Flashlight
⚫Support a flashlight LED
Vibrator
⚫A vibrator for testing the motor drive interface of the module
Sensors
⚫Support three sensors including ALS/PS, G-sensor/Gyroscopic
sensor and compass sensor
Physical Characteristics
⚫Size: 24cm ×18cm

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2.2. Interface Overview
J504
SIM2
J702
Earphone
TP703
TP704
J604
Debug U204
ALS/PS
U203
G-sensor&Gyroscopic TP_CON
U205
Compass
LCM
J402
Main CAM
Sub CAM
J601
JTAG
J901
UART
J503
SIM1
J502
TF_CARD
J602
J807
J802 J801S801 S803
U206
D202
TE-A
J102 J101
Speaker
S804
S802
Keypads
S906 S909 S903 S904
S901 S908 S905 S902 S907
J703
J704
TP701
TP702
J701
J905
LED D806 D808 D805 D807
U701
MIC
J403
J904
Figure 1: Smart EVB Interface Overview
Table 2: Interfaces of Smart EVB
Interface
Reference No.
Description
Power Supply
Switches
S801
Used to select DC-DC power supply or battery power supply
S802
Used to force the module to boot from USB port
Turned off by default
S803
Used to power on/off the EVB
S804
Used to turn on/off battery charger
Turned off by default

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PWRKEY
S901
Power key (push button)
Used to turn on/off the module
J903
Used to connect PWRKEY to GND
RESET1)
S908
Reset push button
Used to reset the module
Micro USB
J602
USB interface
Audio
Speaker
Used for loudspeaker
EAR
Used for earphone
MIC
Used for microphone
J702
Used for headphone
(U)SIM
J503
(U)SIM1 card connector
J504
(U)SIM2 card connector
SD Card
J502
SD card connector
Camera
J302
Main camera connector, support 8M CMOS sensor
J301
Sub camera connector, support 2M CMOS sensor
LCM
J402
Connector for LCM
TP
J403
ZIF connector for touch panel
Sensors
U205
Compass sensor
U204
Ambient light sensor and proximity sensor
U203
G-sensor & gyroscopic sensor
Flashlight
D202
Flashlight LED
Vibrator
U206
Vibrator for customers to test the motor driver interface
UART
J901
Main UART port
J604
Debug UART port
LEDs
D805, D806,
D807, D808
D807: network registration status indicator
D806: power supply status indicator
D808/D805: disabled by default
TE-A
J101, J102
Connectors for connecting Smart TE-A and Smart EVB

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1) The “RESET”button does not work, because the RESET interface on SC20 module is disabled by
default. Through enabling the RESET interface via software configuration, the “RESET”button can work
properly.
2.3. Top and Bottom Views of Smart EVB
Figure 2: Smart EVB Top View
DC interface
J807
Used to connect to DC power adapter
NOTE

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Figure 3: Smart EVB Bottom View
2.4. Smart EVB Kit Accessories
All accessories of the Smart EVB kit are listed as below. Please contact the supplier if there is something
missing.
USB to UART converter cable
USB Flash drive RF cables
Bolts and
coupling nuts USB cable
Wi-Fi antenna
Main antennas GNSS antenna Headphone
Figure 4: Smart EVB Kit Accessories

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Table 3: Accessories List
1) The main antenna can also be used for diversity reception.
Items
Description
Quantity
Cables
USB to UART converter cable
1
USB cable
1
RF cables
4
Antennas
Main antennas 1)
2
Wi-Fi antenna
1
GNSS antenna (active)
1
Audio
Headphone
1
USB Flash Drive
USB2.0 to RS232 driver, USB driver, etc.
1
Others
Bolts and coupling nuts for fixing Smart EVB
4 for each
NOTE

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3Interface Applications
This chapter describes the hardware interfaces of Smart EVB, shown as follows:
⚫Power supply interfaces
⚫Touch panel interface
⚫LCM interface
⚫Camera interfaces
⚫SD card interface
⚫USB interface
⚫Audio interfaces
⚫(U)SIM interfaces
⚫UART interfaces
It also provides information about LEDs, buttons, test points, flashlight, vibrator and sensors to help
customers use the Smart EVB.
3.1. Power Supply Interfaces (S801/S803)
The Smart EVB can be powered by an external 5.0V DC power adapter. Connect the DC power adapter
to the DC interface (J807) and then the step-down converter (DC-to-DC converter), which is used to
provide the supply voltage required for operating the module.
A separate battery interface (J801) is provided, in case there are no other power options available. The
following figures show the simplified power supply block diagram and power supply interfaces of Smart
EVB.
PowerON/OFF
Step-downconverter
Power supply for
Smart modules
J807
DC
interface
U801
DC-to-DC S801
J801
VBAT
interface
S803
Power switch
Figure 5: Simplified Power Supply Schematic of Smart EVB

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S801 S803 J801
J807
DC 5V
Figure 6: Power Supply Interfaces
3.2. Touch Panel Interface (J403)
Smart EVB provides a touch panel interface J403, which is used for the connection between touch panel
of LCM and EVB. The following figure shows a reference design for touch panel interface.
TP_ RST
TP_I2C_ SCL
TP_I2C_ SDA
TP_INT
1
2
3
4
5
6
2.2K2.2K
LDO6_1V8
4.7uF 100nF
Module
TP_RST
TP_SCL
TP_SDA
TP_INT
GND
VDD
TP
R2
R1
C1 C2
D1 D2 D3 D4
VCTP2V8
7
8
Figure 7: Reference Design for Touch Panel Interface
U801

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J403
1
2
345
6
Figure 8: Pin Assignment of Touch Panel Interface
Table 4: Pin Assignment of Touch Panel Interface
3.3. LCM Interface (J402)
Currently the smart EVB provides a 5-inch 1080 x 720 high-definition resolution LCD display for
customers to test. The following figure shows a reference circuit design for LCM interface of the Smart
EVB.
Pin No.
Pin Name
Description
1
TP_SDA
I2C data signal of touch panel
2
TP_SCL
I2C clock signal of touch panel
3
TP_RST
Reset signal of touch panel
4
TP_INT
Interrupt signal of touch panel
5
GND
Ground
6
VDD
2.8V power supply for touch panel VDD power
6
5
4
3
1

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DSI0_CLK_P
LEDA
NC
LEDK
LPTE
NC (SDA-TP)
VIO18
NC (VTP-TP)
DSI0_LN3_P
LCD_TE
LCD_RST
DSI0_LN3_M
DSI0_LN2_P
DSI0_CLK_M
DSI0_LN2_M
RESET
LCD_ID
NC (SCL-TP)
NC (RST-TP)
NC (EINT-TP)
GND
VCC28
GND
MIPI_TDP3
MIPI_TDN3
GND
MIPI_TDP2
MIPI_TDN2
GND
MIPI_TDP1
MIPI_TDN1
GND
LDO17_2V85 LDO6_1V8
LCM_LED+
LCM_LED-
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27 MIPI_TDP0
MIPI_TDN0
GND
MIPI_TCP
MIPI_TCN
29
28
30
3
4
5 6
3
4
5 6
3
4
5 6
3
4
5 6
DSI0_LN1_M
DSI0_LN1_P
DSI0_LN0_M
DSI0_LN0_P
1
23 4
5 6
11
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
0.1uF4.7uF 1uF
Module LCM
FL1
FL2
FL3
FL4
FL5
EMI filter
C3C2C1
NC
GND
GND
GND
GND
31
32
33
34
J402
Figure 9: Reference Design for LCM Interface