Quectel Mini PCIe EVB User manual

Mini PCIe EVB User Guide
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About the Document
History
Revision
Date
Author
Description
1.0
2015-03-03
Radom XIANG
Initial
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Contents
About the Document...................................................................................................................................2
Contents.......................................................................................................................................................3
Table Index...................................................................................................................................................4
Figure Index.................................................................................................................................................5
1Introduction..........................................................................................................................................6
1.1. Safety Information ...................................................................................................................7
2General Overview.................................................................................................................................8
2.1. Scope of the EVB....................................................................................................................8
2.2. Key Features...........................................................................................................................8
2.3. System Overview.....................................................................................................................9
2.4. Interface Overview...................................................................................................................9
2.5. EVB View...............................................................................................................................11
2.6. EVB Accessories...................................................................................................................11
3Interface Application .........................................................................................................................13
3.1. Power Interface .....................................................................................................................13
3.2. USB Device Interface............................................................................................................14
3.3. Audio Interface ......................................................................................................................15
3.3.1. Earphone (J401/J403)....................................................................................................16
3.3.2. Handset (J404/J402)......................................................................................................18
3.4. USIM Card Interface..............................................................................................................19
3.5. UART Interface......................................................................................................................21
3.6. Switch and Button..................................................................................................................22
3.7. Status LEDs...........................................................................................................................23
3.8. Jumpers.................................................................................................................................24
3.9. Test Points.............................................................................................................................24
4Operation of Mini PCIe Module.........................................................................................................26
4.1. Power On Mini PCIe Module.................................................................................................26
4.2. Power Off Mini PCIe Module.................................................................................................26
4.3. Reset Mini PCIe Module........................................................................................................27
4.4. Communication via USB or UART Interface.........................................................................27
4.4.1. Communication via USB Interface.................................................................................27
4.4.2. Communication via UART Interface...............................................................................27
4.5. Firmware Upgrade.................................................................................................................27
5EVB Accessories Assembly .............................................................................................................29
6Appendix A Reference.......................................................................................................................30
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Table Index
TABLE 1: FEATURES.......................................................................................................................................... 8
TABLE 2: INTERFACES OF MINI PCIE EVB...................................................................................................... 9
TABLE 3: ACCESSORIES LIST.........................................................................................................................11
TABLE 4: PIN ASSIGNMENT OF USB DEVICE INTERFACE J302................................................................. 15
TABLE 5: PIN ASSIGNMENT OF J401/J403.................................................................................................... 17
TABLE 6: PIN ASSIGNMENT OF J404/J402 .................................................................................................... 19
TABLE 7: PIN ASSIGNMENT OF J303............................................................................................................. 20
TABLE 8: PIN ASSIGNMENT OF J301............................................................................................................. 22
TABLE 9: DESCRIPTION OF SWITCH AND BUTTON .................................................................................... 23
TABLE 10: DESCRIPTION OF STATUS LEDS................................................................................................. 24
TABLE 11: JUMPER OPERATION OF J304/J405 ............................................................................................ 24
TABLE 12: TEST POINTS................................................................................................................................. 25
TABLE 13: INDICATION OF D101 .................................................................................................................... 26
TABLE 14: RELATED DOCUMENTS................................................................................................................ 30
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Figure Index
FIGURE 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW....................................................................................................................... 9
FIGURE 2: EVB TOP VIEW ...............................................................................................................................11
FIGURE 3: EVB ACCESSORIES...................................................................................................................... 12
FIGURE 4: SIMPLIFIED POWER SUPPLY SCHEMATIC ................................................................................ 13
FIGURE 5: POWER INTERFACE..................................................................................................................... 14
FIGURE 6: POWER PLUG................................................................................................................................ 14
FIGURE 7: CIRCUIT OF USB INTERFACE...................................................................................................... 15
FIGURE 8: AUDIO CODEC CIRCUIT ............................................................................................................... 16
FIGURE 9: J401 EARPHONE CIRCUIT ........................................................................................................... 16
FIGURE 10: J403 EARPHONE CIRCUIT ......................................................................................................... 17
FIGURE 11: PIN ASSIGNMENT OF J401/J403................................................................................................ 17
FIGURE 12: THE SKETCH OF CTIAAUDIO PLUG......................................................................................... 18
FIGURE 13: J404 HANDSET CIRCUIT ............................................................................................................ 18
FIGURE 14: J402 HANDSET CIRCUIT ............................................................................................................ 19
FIGURE 15: SIMPLIFIED USIM CARD INTERFACE SCHEMATIC ................................................................. 20
FIGURE 16: PINS ASSIGNMENT OF USIM CARD HOLDER.......................................................................... 20
FIGURE 17: UART BLOCK DIAGRAM ............................................................................................................. 21
FIGURE 18: MAIN UART PORT (J301) ............................................................................................................ 22
FIGURE 19: SWITCH AND BUTTON................................................................................................................ 23
FIGURE 20: STATUS LEDS.............................................................................................................................. 23
FIGURE 21: TEST POINTS............................................................................................................................... 25
FIGURE 22: SELECT THE USB DM PORT TO UPDATE FIRMWARE............................................................ 28
FIGURE 23: EVB AND ACCESSORIES EQUIPMENT..................................................................................... 29
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1Introduction
This document describes the evaluation board of Mini PCIe card. The Mini PCIe evaluation board is an
assistant system integrator for developing and evaluating products based on Quectel Wireless Modules.
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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 module. Manufacturers of the cellular
terminal should send the following safety information to users and operating personnel and to incorporate
these guidelines into all manuals supplied with the product. If not so, Quectel does not take on any liability
for customer failure to comply with these precautions.
Full attention must be given to driving at all times in order to reduce the risk of an
accident. Using a mobie while driving (even with a handsfree kit) cause distraction
and can lead to an accident. You must comply with laws and regulations restrcting
the use of wireless devices while driving.
Switch off the cellular terminal or mobile before boarding an aircraft. Make sure it
switched off. The operation of wireless appliances in an aircraft is forbidden to
prevent interference with communication systems. Consult the airline staff about
the use of wireless devices on boarding the aircraft, if your device offers a Fight
Mode which must be enabled prior to boarding an aircraft.
Switch off your wireless device when in hospitals or clinics or other health care
facilities. These requests are desinged to prevent possible interference with
sentitive medical equipment.
Cellular terminals or mobiles operate over radio frequency signal and cellular
network and cannot be guaranteed to connect in all conditions, for example no
mobile fee or an invalid SIM card. While you are in this condition and need
emergent help, Please Remember using emergency call. In order to make or
receive call, the cellular terminal or mobile must be switched on and in a service
area with adequate cellular signal strength.
Your cellular terminal or mobile contains a transmitter and receiver. When it is ON ,
it receives and transmits radio frequency energy. RF interference can occur if it is
used close to TV set, radio, computer or other electric equipment.
In locations with potencially explosive atmospheres, obey all posted signs to turn
off wireless devices such as your phone or other cellular terminals. Areas with
potencially exposive atmospheres including fuelling areas, below decks on boats,
fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal powders.
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2General Overview
Quectel supplies Mini PCIe-EVB kit for designers to develop applications based on Quectel Mini PCIe
module. This EVB can test all functionalities of Quectel Mini PCIe module.
2.1. Scope of the EVB
Mini PCIe EVB is applicable to the following modules. Please refer to document [3] to obtain more details
for these modules.
UC20 Mini PCIe
UC15 Mini PCIe
EC20 Mini PCIe
2.2. Key Features
Table 1: Features
Features
Implementation
Power Supply
DC supply 4.5~5.5V typically 5V
VBAT: 3.3V at J202
USIM Card Interface
USIM/SIM card (6 pins) connector with push loading
USIM/SIM card: 3V and 1.8V
Audio Interface
Used for earphone and handset
UART Interface
COM-serial interface for data communication (default 115200bps)
Max. baud rate: 460800bps
USB Interface
USB 2.0
Signal Indication
2 LEDs are available for signal indication
Physical Characteristics
Size: 94 × 58mm
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2.3. System Overview
3V3
J202
Mini PCIe card
J301
COM (UART Port)
J201 J302
S201 S101
Micro USB
interface
J303
J404
USIM card holder
Audio interface
Power
supply Power
switch RESET
D103 D101
Status LEDs
1 5
6 9
Test points
VBAT
3V 3V
UART PCM
1.8V 1.8V
GND
J304 J405
J103
USB_ON W_DISABLE
J101 J102
1
51
2
52
J401
J403
J402
Audio interface
Figure 1: System Overview
2.4. Interface Overview
Table 2: Interfaces of Mini PCIe EVB
Interface
Reference
Number
Description
Power Supply
J201
(bottom side)
The power jack on the EVB board. Supply voltage typically +5V
Power Switch
S201
Control power supply VBAT ON/OFF
RESET
S101
Reset button. It is used to reset the Mini PCIe module
Micro USB
J302
USB device interface
It can also be used to supply power to EVB board
Audio
J401
Used for Ф3.5mm CTIA earphone by default
Used to test module PCM function
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J404
(bottom side)
Used for handset
Used to test module PCM function
J402
(bottom side)
Used for handset
Used to test analog audio function of UC15 Mini PCIe only
J403
Used for Ф3.5mm CTIA earphone by default
Used to test analog audio function of UC15 Mini PCIe only
USIM
J303
(bottom side)
USIM/SIM card holder
COM
J301
(bottom side)
UART port
LEDs
D103, D101
D103 is VBAT ON/OFF indicator
D101 is used for indicating the status of Mini PCIe module
Mini PCIe
J101
Mini PCI Express connector for Mini PCIe module
J102
Latch for Mini PCIe module
VBAT
J202
VBAT voltage testing
Jumpers
J304
Used for matching UART’s level
J405
Used for matching PCM’s level
Reserved
J103
Reserved for module’s W_DISABLE# and USB_ON function
Test Points
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Used for UART signals and PCM signals testing
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2.5. EVB View
Figure 2: EVB Top View
2.6. EVB Accessories
All the items of EVB kit are listed as below. Please contact the supplier if there is something missing.
Table 3: Accessories List
Items
Description
Quantity
Power Supply
5V DC switching adaptor
1
Cables
USB to UART converter cable
1
USB cable
1
RF cable
3
Antennas
Main Antenna
2
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Figure 3: EVB Accessories
GNSS Antenna (passive)
1
Audio
Earphone
1
Disk
USB2.0 to RS232 driver and USB driver disk
1
Other
Bolts and nuts for fixing EVB
1
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3Interface Application
This chapter describes the hardware interfaces of Mini PCIe EVB, shown as follows:
Power interface
USB interface
Audio interface
USIM card interface
UART interface
It also provides information about LEDs, jumper, button and test points to help you use the Mini PCIe
EVB.
3.1. Power Interface
The power supply of Mini PCIe EVB could come from the external input which is connected with power
jack or USB receptacle on the EVB board. The power supply connects to a step-down converter which
can provide the supply voltage (VBAT) required for operating EVB and Mini PCIe module.
Figure 4 shows the simplified power supply schematic, and Figure 5 shows the power interface of Mini
PCIe EVB.
J201
S201
Power jack
Power
switch
Step-down converter
AAT2138
U201 Power supply to
Mini PCIe module
1.8V
3.0V
U202
U203
USB
J302
3V3
VBAT
Figure 4: Simplified Power Supply Schematic
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GND 5V DC Power input
Figure 5: Power Interface
You need to use the proper DC adapter provided by Quectel shown as Figure 6.
Inner contact
Outer contact
Figure 6: Power Plug
3.2. USB Device Interface
Quectel Mini PCIe module provides a USB 2.0 interface which complies with USB 2.0 standard for
high-speed (480Mbps) functions. It is used for AT command, data transmission, firmware upgrade and
GNSS NMEA output.
Mini PCIe EVB provides a Micro-USB receptacle J302 to connect a host device. The USB data lines
USB_DP and USB_DM are connected directly to the Mini PCIe module. The USB_VBUS line can be used
to supply power for EVB.
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J101
USB_DP
USB_DM
GND Differential layout
USB_VBUS
USB_DP
USB_DM
GND
ESD Array
NM_2pF
USB_ID
Power supply for EVB 1
2
3
4
5
36
38
J302
Figure 7: Circuit of USB Interface
Table 4: Pin Assignment of USB Device Interface J302
3.3. Audio Interface
Quectel Mini PCIe module provides one digital audio interface (PCM). Mini PCIe EVB is equipped with an
external audio codec called ALC5616, and Figure 8 shows the audio codec circuit.
The Mini PCIe EVB provides several analog audio interfaces. J401 and J404 are used for module PCM
function which is connected through codecALC5616. J402 and J403 are used for UC15 Mini PCIe analog
audio function only. This chapter gives a detailed introduction on these analog audio interfaces.
J302 Pin
Pin Name
Function
1
USB_VBUS
This pin is used to supply power for EVB
2
USB_DM
USB serial differential bus (minus)
3
USB_DP
USB serial differential bus (positive)
4
USB_ID
Not connected
5
GND
GND for USB interface
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PCM_IN
PCM_OUT
PCM_SYNC
PCM_CLK
I2C_SCL
I2C_SDA
CODEC
ALC5616
J101
1.8V or 3.0V
4.7K 4.7K
BCLK1
LRCK1
DACDAT1
ADCDAT1
SCL
SDA
MIC_BIAS
MICBIAS1
IN2P
IN2N
LOUTP
LOUTN
R
C
HPO_L
HPO_R
MIC
Earphone
Handset
24
23
22
21
26
27
32
3
4
20
17
10
9
45
51
47
49
30
32
J405
Figure 8: Audio Codec Circuit
3.3.1. Earphone (J401/J403)
A CTIA earphone can be used in audio interface J401 or J403. The name of the corresponding pins had
been marked on the EVB. Figure 9 and Figure 10 show the circuit of audio interface J401 and J403 for
earphone separately.
33pF
GND GND
Differential
layout
10pF
10pF 33pF
GND
GND
AGND
4.7uF
AGND
ESD
ESD
ALC5616
CODECIN2N
IN2P
10pF 33pF ESD
J401
Audio Jack
HPO_L
HPO_R
2
4
5
3
1
4
3
20
17
AGND
Figure 9: J401 Earphone Circuit
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33pF
GND GND
Differential
layout
10pF
10pF 33pF
GND
GND
4.7uF
AGND
ESD
ESD
10pF 33pF ESD
J403
Audio Jack
2
4
5
3
1
AGND
AGND
J101
UC15 Mini PCIe-MIC_N 3
1
7
5
UC15 Mini PCIe-MIC_P
UC15 Mini PCIe-SPK_N
UC15 Mini PCIe-SPK_P
Figure 10: J403 Earphone Circuit
12
3
45
6
Figure 11: Pin Assignment of J401/J403
Table 5: Pin Assignment of J401/J403
J401/J403 Pin
Pin Name
Function
1
MIC
Microphone input
2
AGND
Dedicated GND for Audio
3
SPK_R
Right channel of stereo audio output
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The following figure shows the sketch of CTIA audio plug which suits for the audio jack on Mini PCIe EVB.
2
1
MIC
GND
SW
SPK_R
SPK_L
3
4
32Ω
32Ω
Figure 12: The Sketch of CTIA Audio Plug
3.3.2. Handset (J404/J402)
A handset can be used in audio interface J404 or J402. The name of the corresponding pins had been
marked on the EVB. Figure 13 and Figure 14 show the circuit of audio interface J404 and J402 for
handset separately.
ESD
33pF
ESD
ESD ESD
33pF33pF
33pF33pF33pF
10pF10pF10pF
10pF 10pF 10pF
IN2P
IN2N
LOUTP
LOUTN
FB 4
1
3
2
ALC5616
J404
CODEC
3
4
9
10
Figure 13: J404 Handset Circuit
4
SPK_L
Left channel of stereo audio output
5, 6
NC
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ESD
33pF
ESD
ESD ESD
33pF33pF
33pF33pF33pF
10pF10pF10pF
10pF 10pF 10pF
FB 4
1
3
2
J101
J402
UC15 Mini PCIe-MIC_N
UC15 Mini PCIe-MIC_P
UC15 Mini PCIe-SPK_N
UC15 Mini PCIe-SPK_P
1
3
5
7
Figure 14: J402 Handset Circuit
Table 6: Pin Assignment of J404/J402
3.4. USIM Card Interface
The Mini PCIe EVB has a 6-pin push-push type USIM/SIM card (3V or 1.8V) holder J303. Figure 15
shows the simplified interface schematic for J303.
J404/J402 Pin
Pin Name
Function
1
MICN
Negative microphone input
2
SPKN
Negative speaker output
3
SPKP
Positive speaker output
4
MICP
Positive microphone input
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