Sierra Wireless AirPrime HL7519 User manual

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AirPrime HL7519
User Guide

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Important Notice
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SIERRA WIRELESS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR AND SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY
DEFECT OR DEFICIENCY OF ANY KIND OF CELLULAR OR GPS (INCLUDING A-GPS)
SERVICES.
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Consult our website for up-to-date product descriptions, documentation, application notes, firmware
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Document History
Version Date Updates
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Contents
1.INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 8
1.1.Common Flexible Form Factor (CF3) ............................................................................... 8
1.2.Physical Dimensions ....................................................................................................... 8
1.3.General Features ............................................................................................................ 9
1.4.Architecture ................................................................................................................... 11
1.5.Interfaces ...................................................................................................................... 11
1.6.Connection Interface ..................................................................................................... 12
1.7.ESD .............................................................................................................................. 12
1.8.Environmental & Certifications ...................................................................................... 13
1.8.1.Environmental Specifications ................................................................................. 13
1.8.2.Regulatory ............................................................................................................. 13
1.8.3.RoHS Directive Compliant ..................................................................................... 13
1.8.4.Disposing of the Product ........................................................................................ 14
1.8.5.References ............................................................................................................ 14
2.DETAILED INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 15
2.1.Power Supply ................................................................................................................ 15
2.2.VGPIO ........................................................................................................................... 15
3.MECHANICAL DRAWINGS ................................................................................. 16
4.FCC REGULATIONS ........................................................................................... 18
5.TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS .......................................................................... 20

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List of Figures
Figure 1.AirPrime HL7519 Architecture Overview ....................................................................... 11
Figure 2.AirPrime HL7519 Mechanical Overview ........................................................................ 12
Figure 3.AirPrime HL7519 Mechanical Drawing .......................................................................... 16
Figure 4.AirPrime HL7519 Dimensions Drawing ......................................................................... 17

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List of Tables
Table 1.Supported Bands/Connectivity ........................................................................................ 8
Table 2.AirPrime HL7519 Features .............................................................................................. 9
Table 3.ESD Specifications ........................................................................................................ 12
Table 4.AirPrime HL7519 Environmental Specifications ............................................................ 13
Table 5.Regulation Compliance ................................................................................................. 13
Table 6.Power Supply ................................................................................................................ 15
Table 7.VGPIO Electrical Characteristics ................................................................................... 15

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1. Introduction
This document is the Product Technical Specification for the AirPrime HL7519 Embedded Module. It
defines the high level product features and illustrates the interfaces for these features. This document
is intended to cover the hardware aspects of the product, including electrical and mechanical.
The AirPrime HL7519 belongs to the AirPrime HL Series from Essential Connectivity Module family.
These are industrial grade Embedded Wireless Modules that provide data connectivity on wireless
networks (as listed in Table 1 Supported Bands/Connectivity).
The HL7519 supports a large variety of interfaces such as USB 2.0, UART, GPIOs, and dual SIM to
provide customers with the highest level of flexibility in implementing high-end solutions.
Table 1. Supported Bands/Connectivity
RF Band Transmit band (Tx) Receive band (Rx)
LTE B2 1850 to 1910 MHz 1930 to 1990 MHz
LTE B4 1710 to 1755 MHz 2110 to 2155 MHz
LTE B13 777 to 787 MHz 746 to 756 MHz
1.1. Common Flexible Form Factor (CF3)
The AirPrime HL7519 belongs to the Common Flexible Form Factor (CF3) family of modules. This
family consists of a series of WWAN modules that share the same mechanical dimensions (same
width and length with varying thicknesses) and footprint. The CF3 form factor provides a unique
solution to a series of problems faced commonly in the WWAN module space as it:
 Accommodates multiple radio technologies (from 2G to LTE advanced) and band groupings
 Supports bit-pipe (Essential Module Series) and value add (Smart Module Series) solutions
 Offers electrical and functional compatibility
 Provides Direct Mount as well as Socketability depending on customer needs
1.2. Physical Dimensions
AirPrime HL7519 module is a compact, robust, fully shielded module with the following dimensions:
 Length: 23 mm
 Width: 22 mm
 Thickness: 2.5 mm
 Weight: 3.5 g
Note: Dimensions specified above are typical values.

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1.3. General Features
The table below summarizes the AirPrime HL7519 features.
Table 2. AirPrime HL7519 Features
Feature Description
Physical
 Small form factor (146-pin solderable LGA pad) – 23mm x 22mm x 2.5mm
(nominal)
 Complete body shielding
 RF connection pads (RF main interface)
 Baseband signals connection
Electrical Single or double supply voltage (VBATT and VBATT_PA) – 3.2V – 4.5V
RF
Tri=band LTE:
 LTE B2: 1900 PCS
 LTE B4: 1700 AWS
 LTE B13: 700
SIM interface
 1.8V/3V support
 SIM extraction / hot plug detection
 SIM/USIM support
 Conforms with ETSI UICC Specifications
 Supports SIM application tool kit with proactive SIM commands
Application interface
 NDIS NIC interface support (Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8,
Windows CE, Linux)
 Multiple non-multiplexed USB channel support
 Dial-up networking
 USB selective suspend to maximize power savings
 CMUX multiplexing over UART (not available on the HL7519)
 AT command interface – 3GPP 27.007 standard, plus proprietary extended
AT commands
Protocol Stack
 Single mode LTE operation:
 LTE FDD, bandwidth 1.4-20 MHz
 System Release: 3GPP Rel. 9
 Category 4 (up to 150 Mbit/s in downlink, 50 Mbit/s in uplink)
 MIMO 2x2
 Max modulation 64 QAM DL, 16 QAM UL
 Intra-frequency and inter-frequency mobility
 SMS over SGs and IMS
 SON ANR
 Public Warning System PWS

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Feature Description
SMS
 SMS over SGs and IMS
 SMS MO and MT
 SMS saving to SIM card or ME storage
 SMS reading from SIM card or ME storage
 SMS sorting
 SMS concatenation
 SMS Status Report
 SMS replacement support
 SMS storing rules (support of AT+CNMI, AT+CNMA)
Connectivity
 Multiple (up to 20) cellular packet data profiles
 Sleep mode for minimum idle power draw
 Mobile-originated PDP context activation / deactivation
 Support QoS profile
 Release 97 – Precedence Class, Reliability Class, Delay Class, Peak
Throughput, Mean Throughput
 Release 99 QoS negotiation – Background, Interactive, and Streaming
 Static and Dynamic IP address. The network may assign a fixed IP address
or dynamically assign one using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol).
 Supports PAP and CHAP authentication protocols
 PDP context type (IPv4, IPv6, IPv4v6). IP Packet Data Protocol context
 RFC1144 TCP/IP header compression
Environmental
Operating temperature ranges (industrial grade):
 Class A: -30°C to +70°C
 Class B: -40°C to +85°C
RTC Real Time Clock (RTC) with calendar

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1.4. Architecture
The figure below presents an overview of the AirPrime HL7519’s internal architecture and external
interfaces.
Figure 1. AirPrime HL7519 Architecture Overview
1.5. Interfaces
The AirPrime HL7519 module provides the following interfaces and peripheral connectivity:
 1x - 4-pin UART
 1x - Active Low RESET
 1x - USB 2.0
 1x - Backup Battery Interface
 2x - System Clock Out
 1x - Active Low POWER-ON
 1x - 1.8V/3V SIM
 1x - JTAG Interface
 14x - GPIOs (5 of which have multiplexes)
 1x - Main Antenna
 1x - RX Diversity Antenna
 1x – VGPIO
 1x – TX ON
 1x - ADC
 1x – Debug Interface

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1.6. Connection Interface
The AirPrime HL7519 module is an LGA form factor device. All electrical and mechanical connections
are made through the 146 Land Grid Array (LGA) pads on the bottom side of the PCB.
Figure 2. AirPrime HL7519 Mechanical Overview
The 146 pads have the following distribution:
 66 inner signal pads, 1x0.5mm, pitch 0.8mm
 1 reserved test point (do not connect), 1.0mm diameter
 7 test point (JTAG), 0.8mm diameter, 1.20mm pitch
 64 inner ground pads, 1.0x1.0mm, pitch 1.825mm/1.475mm
 4 inner corner ground pads, 1x1mm
 4 outer corner ground pads, 1x0.9mm
1.7. ESD
Refer to the following table for ESD Specifications.
Note: Information specified in the following table is preliminary and subject to change.
Table 3. ESD Specifications
Category Connection Specification
Operational RF ports IEC-61000-4-2 — Level (Electrostatic Discharge Immunity Test)
Non-operational Host connector
interface
Unless otherwise specified:
 JESD22-A114 +/- 2kV Human Body Model
 JESD22-A115 +/- 200V Machine Model
 JESD22-C101C +/- 250V Charged Device Model
Signals
SIM connector Adding ESD protection is highly recommended at the point where
the USIM contacts are exposed, and for any other signals that
would be subjected to ESD by the user.
Other host signals

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1.8. Environmental & Certifications
1.8.1. Environmental Specifications
The environmental specification for both operating and storage conditions are defined in the table
below.
Table 4. AirPrime HL7519 Environmental Specifications
Conditions Range
Operating Class A -30°C to +70°C
Operating Class B -40°C to +85°C
Storage -40°C to +85°C
Class A is defined as the operating temperature ranges that the device:
 Shall exhibit normal function during and after environmental exposure.
 Shall meet the minimum requirements of 3GPP or appropriate wireless standards.
Class B is defined as the operating temperature ranges that the device:
 Shall remain fully functional during and after environmental exposure
 Shall exhibit the ability to establish an SMS or DATA call (emergency call) at all times even
when one or more environmental constraint exceeds the specified tolerance.
 Unless otherwise stated, full performance should return to normal after the excessive
constraint(s) have been removed.
1.8.2. Regulatory
The AirPrime HL7519 is compliant with FCC and IC regulations.
FCC and IC compliance will be reflected on the AirPrime HL7519 label.
Table 5. Regulation Compliance
Document Current Version Description
FCC Part 22, 24, 27 NA Federal Communications Commission
1.8.3. RoHS Directive Compliant
The AirPrime HL7519 modules are compliant with RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU which sets limits for
the use of certain restricted hazardous substances. This directive states that “from 1st July 2006, new
electrical and electronic equipment put on the market does not contain lead, mercury, cadmium,
hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) or polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)”.

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1.8.4. Disposing of the Product
This electronic product is subject to the EU Directive 2012/19/EU for Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). As such, this product must not be disposed of at a
municipal waste collection point. Please refer to local regulations for directions on
how to dispose of this product in an environmental friendly manner.
1.8.5. References
[1] AirPrime HL Series Customer Process Guidelines
Reference Number: 4114330
[2] AirPrime HL7519, HL7548 and HL7519 AT Commands Interface Guide
Reference Number: TBC

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2. Detailed Interface Specifications
Note: If not specified, all electrical values are given for VBATT=3.7V and an operating temperature of
25°C.
For standard applications, VBATT and VBATT_PA must be tied externally to the same power
supply. For some specific applications, AirPrime HL7519 modules support separate VBATT and
VBATT_PA connection if requirements below are fulfilled.
2.1. Power Supply
The AirPrime HL7519 module is supplied through the VBATT signal with the following characteristics.
Table 6. Power Supply
Supply Minimum Typical Maximum
VBATT voltage (V) 3.21 3.7 4.5
VBATT_PA voltage (V) Full Specification 3.21 3.7 4.5
VBATT_PA voltage (V) Extended Range 2.8 3.7 4.5
1 This value has to be guaranteed during the burst.
Note: Load capacitance for VBATT is around 32µF ± 20% embedded inside the module.
Load capacitance for VBATT_PA is around 10µF ± 20% embedded inside the module.
2.2. VGPIO
The VGPIO output can be used to:
 Pull-up signals such as I/Os
 Supply the digital transistors driving LEDs
The VGPIO output is available when the AirPrime HL7519 module is switched ON.
Table 7. VGPIO Electrical Characteristics
Parameter Min Typ Max Remarks
Voltage level (V) 1.7 1.8 1.9 Both active mode and sleep mode
Current capability
Active Mode (mA) - - 50 Power management support up to 50mA output
in Active mode
Current capability
Sleep Mode (mA) - - 3 Power management support up to 3mA output in
Sleep mode
Rise Time(ms) - - 1.5 Start-Up time from 0V

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3. Mechanical Drawings
Figure 3. AirPrime HL7519 Mechanical Drawing

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Figure 4. AirPrime HL7519 Dimensions Drawing

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4. FCC Regulations
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE – FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
The HL7519 module has been granted modular approval for mobile applications. Integrators may use
the HL7519 module in their final products without additional FCC certification if they meet the
following conditions. Otherwise, additional FCC approvals must be obtained.
1. At least 20 cm separation distance between the antenna and the user’s body must be
maintained at all times.
2. To comply with FCC regulations limiting both maximum RF output power and human
exposure to RF radiation, the maximum antenna gain including cable loss in a mobile-
only exposure condition must not exceed:
 9.01 dBi in Band 2
 6.00 dBi in Band 4
 10.91 dBi in Band 13
3. This device and its antenna(s) must not transmit be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter, except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter RF
exposure product procedures.
4. The RF signal must be routed on the application board using tracks with a 50Ω
characteristic impedance. Basically, the characteristic impedance depends on the
dielectric, the track width and the ground plane spacing. In order to respect this constraint,
Sierra Wireless recommends using MicroStrip or StripLine structure and computing the
Tracks width with a simulation tool (like AppCad shown in the figure below and that is
available free of charge at http://www.agilent.com).

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If a multi-layered PCB is used, the RF path on the board must not cross any signal (digital,
analog or supply).
If necessary, use StripLine structure and route the digital line(s) "outside" the RF structure. An
example of proper routing is shown in the figure below.
Stripline and Coplanar design requires having a correct ground plane at both sides.
Consequently, it is necessary to add some vias along the RF path. It is recommended to use
Stripline design if the RF path is fairly long (more than 3cm), since MicroStrip design is not
shielded. Consequently, the RF signal (when transmitting) may interfere with neighbouring
electronics (AF amplifier, etc.). In the same way, the neighbouring electronics (micro-
controllers, etc.) may degrade the reception performances. The antenna connector is
intended to be directly connected to a 50Ω antenna and no matching is needed.
5. A label must be affixed to the outside of the end product into which the HL7519 module is
incorporated, with a statement similar to the following:
This device contains FCC ID: N7NHL7519
6. A user manual with the end product must clearly indicate the operating requirements and
conditions that must be observed to ensure compliance with current FCC RF exposure
guidelines.
The end product with an embedded HL7519 module may also need to pass the FCC Part 15
unintentional emission testing requirements and be properly authorized per FCC Part 15.
Note: If this module is intended for use in a portable device, you are responsible for separate approval to
satisfy the SAR requirements of FCC Part 2.1093.

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5. Terms and Abbreviations
Abbreviation Definition
ADC Analog to Digital Converter
AGC Automatic Gain Control
AT Attention (prefix for modem commands)
CDMA Code Division Multiple Access
CF3 Common Flexible Form Factor
CLK ClocK
CODEC Coder DECoder
CPU Central Processing Unit
DAC Digital to Analog Converter
DTR Data Terminal Ready
EGNOS European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service
EMC ElectroMagnetic Compatibility
EMI ElectroMagnetic Interference
EN Enable
ESD ElectroStatic Discharges
ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute
FDMA Frequency-division multiple access
GAGAN GPS aided geo augmented navigation
GLONASS GLObal NAvigation Satellite System
GND GrouND
GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System
GPIO General Purpose Input Output
GPRS General Packet Radio Service
GSM Global System for Mobile communications
Hi Z High impedance (Z)
IC Integrated Circuit
IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identification
I/O Input / Output
LED Light Emitting Diode
LNA Low Noise Amplifier
MAX MAXimum
MIN MINimum
MSAS Multi-functional Satellite Augmentation System
N/A Not Applicable
PA Power Amplifier
PC Personal Computer
PCB Printed Circuit Board
PCL Power Control Level
PLL Phase Lock Loop
PWM Pulse Width Modulation