Sierra Wireless AirPrime AR7558 Quick setup guide

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Document History
Version
Date
Updates
1.0
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Creation based on document 4114188: AirPrime - AR7558 - Hardware
Integration Guide - Rev1.0.
1.1
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Some correction for power tolerance –Rev1.1

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Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................11
1.1. General Features.............................................................................................................11
2. FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................12
2.1. Modes of Operation.........................................................................................................12
2.2. Communications Functions.............................................................................................12
2.3. Block Diagram.................................................................................................................13
3. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................14
3.1. Environmental Specifications..........................................................................................14
3.2. Electrical Specifications...................................................................................................14
3.2.1. Absolute Maximum and ESD Ratings......................................................................14
3.3. Mechanical Specifications...............................................................................................15
3.3.1. Physical Dimensions and Connection Interface.......................................................15
3.3.2. Mechanical Drawing.................................................................................................16
3.3.3. Footprint...................................................................................................................17
3.3.4. Thermal Consideration.............................................................................................18
4. RF SPECIFICATION ..........................................................................................19
4.1. LTE RF Interface.............................................................................................................19
4.1.1. LTE Max TX Output Power......................................................................................19
4.1.2. LTE RX Sensitivity ...................................................................................................19
4.2. CDMA RF Interface.........................................................................................................19
4.2.1. CDMA Max TX Output Power..................................................................................20
4.2.2. CDMA RX Sensitivity ...............................................................................................20
4.3. WCDMA RF Interface......................................................................................................20
4.3.1. WCDMA Max TX Output Power...............................................................................20
4.3.2. WCDMA RX Sensitivity............................................................................................20
4.4. WWAN Antenna Interface...............................................................................................21
4.4.1. WWAN Antenna Recommendations........................................................................21
4.5. Primary Antenna Diagnostics..........................................................................................22
4.6. RX2 Antenna Diagnostics ...............................................................................................22
5. GNSS SPECIFICATION.....................................................................................24
5.1. GNSS...............................................................................................................................24
5.2. GNSS Antenna Interface.................................................................................................24
5.2.1. GNSS Antenna Recommendations .........................................................................25
5.3. GNSS Antenna Diagnostics............................................................................................25
5.4. Current Consumption ......................................................................................................27
5.5. Digital IO Characteristics.................................................................................................28
5.6. Internal Device Frequencies............................................................................................29

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6. BASEBAND SPECIFICATION...........................................................................30
6.1. Power Supply ..................................................................................................................30
6.1.1. Under-Voltage Lockout (UVLO)...............................................................................30
6.2. VCOIN.............................................................................................................................31
6.3. ON/OFF Control ..............................................................................................................32
6.3.1. ON/OFF Timing........................................................................................................32
6.3.2. Software-Initiated Power Down................................................................................34
6.3.3. Deep Sleep...............................................................................................................34
6.3.3.1. Sequence to Enter Deep Sleep Mode.............................................................35
6.4. USB .................................................................................................................................35
6.5. UART...............................................................................................................................36
6.6. Ring Indicator ..................................................................................................................36
6.7. UIM Interface...................................................................................................................37
6.7.1. Internal UIM..............................................................................................................37
6.8. General Purpose IO.........................................................................................................38
6.8.1. AT Port Switch .........................................................................................................38
6.9. Secure Digital IO .............................................................................................................38
6.10. I2C....................................................................................................................................39
6.11. Voltage Reference...........................................................................................................39
6.12. RESET.............................................................................................................................39
6.13. ADC.................................................................................................................................40
6.14. LED..................................................................................................................................41
6.15. Audio................................................................................................................................41
6.15.1. Analog Audio............................................................................................................41
6.15.2. Digital Audio.............................................................................................................42
6.15.2.1. PCM...............................................................................................................42
6.15.2.2. I2S.................................................................................................................45
6.16. SPI Bus............................................................................................................................47
6.16.1. Characteristics .........................................................................................................47
6.16.2. SPI Configuration.....................................................................................................47
6.16.3. SPI Waveforms........................................................................................................47
6.16.4. SPI Pin Description..................................................................................................48
6.16.5. Application................................................................................................................48
6.17. HSIC Bus.........................................................................................................................49
6.17.1. HSIC Pin Description ...............................................................................................49
6.17.2. HSIC Waveforms .....................................................................................................49
6.17.3. Application................................................................................................................50
6.18. Temperature Monitoring..................................................................................................51
7. ROUTING CONSTRAINTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS .................................52
7.1. RF Routing Recommendations.......................................................................................52
7.2. Power and Ground Recommendations...........................................................................54
7.3. Antenna Recommendations............................................................................................54

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7.4. Interface Circuit Recommendations................................................................................55
8. REGULATORY INFORMATION.........................................................................56
8.1. Important Notice..............................................................................................................56
8.2. Safety and Hazards.........................................................................................................56
8.3. Important Compliance Information for USA OEM Integrators.........................................56
9. REFERENCES ...................................................................................................59
10.ABBREVIATIONS..............................................................................................60

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List of Figures
Figure 1. AirPrime AR7558 Block Diagram....................................................................................13
Figure 2. AR55x Assembly Drawing...............................................................................................16
Figure 3. AirPrime AR7558 Mechanical Dimensions Drawing.......................................................16
Figure 4. AirPrime AR7558 Footprint .............................................................................................17
Figure 5. AirPrime AR7558 Recommended Application Land Pattern...........................................17
Figure 6. AirPrime AR7558 Heatsink Contact Area .......................................................................18
Figure 7. VGNSS_ANT vs. ADC Readings Relationship...............................................................26
Figure 8. GNSS Power Supply and Antenna Diagnostics Block Diagram.....................................27
Figure 9. Under-Voltage Lockout (UVLO) Diagram........................................................................30
Figure 10. Recommended ON/OFF Control.....................................................................................32
Figure 11. Alternate ON/OFF Control...............................................................................................33
Figure 12. Power Mode Diagram......................................................................................................34
Figure 13. Recommended UIM Holder Implementation...................................................................37
Figure 14. Illustration of Reset Timing When RESIN_N < Trdel......................................................40
Figure 15. Illustration of Reset Timing When RESIN_N Held Low > Trdet+Trdel............................40
Figure 16. LED Reference Circuit.....................................................................................................41
Figure 17. Audio Block Diagram.......................................................................................................41
Figure 18. PCM_FS Timing Diagram (2048 kHz Clock)...................................................................43
Figure 19. PCM Codec to AR Device Timing Diagram (Primary PCM) ...........................................44
Figure 20. AR Device to PCM Codec Timing Diagram (Primary PCM) ...........................................44
Figure 21. PCM_FS Timing Diagram (128 kHz Clock).....................................................................45
Figure 22. PCM Codec to AR Device Timing Diagram (Auxiliary PCM)..........................................45
Figure 23. AR Device to PCM Codec Timing Diagram (Auxiliary PCM)..........................................45
Figure 24. I2S Signals Timing Diagram............................................................................................46
Figure 25. 4-Wire Configuration SPI Transfer..................................................................................47
Figure 26. Example of 4-wire SPI Bus Application...........................................................................48
Figure 27. HSIC Signal Sample Waveforms ....................................................................................49
Figure 28. Example of HSIC Bus Application...................................................................................50
Figure 29. Temperature Monitoring State Machine..........................................................................51
Figure 30. AppCAD Screenshot for Microstrip Design Power Mode Diagram.................................52
Figure 31. RF Routing Examples .....................................................................................................53
Figure 32. Coplanar Clearance Example .........................................................................................53
Figure 33. Antenna Microstrip Routing Example..............................................................................54
Figure 34. AirPrime AR7558 Input Reference Circuit.......................................................................55
Figure 35. AirPrime AR7558 Output Reference Circuit....................................................................55

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List of Tables
Table 1. AirPrime AR7558 Embedded Module.............................................................................11
Table 2. AirPrime AR7558 Modes of Operation............................................................................12
Table 3. Communications Functions.............................................................................................12
Table 4. AirPrime AR7558 Environmental Specifications.............................................................14
Table 5. AirPrime AR7558 Absolute Maximum Ratings................................................................14
Table 6. AirPrime AR7558 Embedded Module Dimensions .........................................................15
Table 7. AirPrime AR7558 Maximum LTE Transmitter Output Power..........................................19
Table 8. AirPrime AR7558 Minimum LTE Receiver Sensitivity.....................................................19
Table 9. AirPrime AR7558 Maximum CDMA Transmitter Output Power......................................20
Table 10. AirPrime AR7558 Minimum CDMA Receiver Sensitivity.................................................20
Table 11. AirPrime AR7558 Maximum WCDMA Transmitter Output Power ..................................20
Table 12. AirPrime AR7558 Minimum WCDMA Receiver Sensitivity .............................................21
Table 13. AirPrime AR7558 WWAN Antenna Characteristics ........................................................21
Table 14. WWAN Antenna Interface Pads......................................................................................21
Table 15. AirPrime AR7558 WWAN Antenna Recommendations.................................................21
Table 16. Primary Antenna ADC Characteristics............................................................................22
Table 17. Primary Antenna Diagnostics Ranges ............................................................................22
Table 18. RX2 Antenna ADC Characteristics..................................................................................23
Table 19. RX2 Antenna Diagnostics Ranges..................................................................................23
Table 20. GNSS Characteristics .....................................................................................................24
Table 21. GNSS Antenna Interface Characteristics........................................................................24
Table 22. GNSS Antenna Interface Pads........................................................................................25
Table 23. GNSS Recommended Antenna Characteristics .............................................................25
Table 24. GNSS Antenna Diagnostics Ranges...............................................................................25
Table 25. VGNSS_ANT Current Draw............................................................................................26
Table 26. AirPrime AR7558 Current Consumption Values.............................................................27
Table 27. Digital IO Characteristics.................................................................................................28
Table 28. Internal Device Frequencies............................................................................................29
Table 29. Power Supply Requirements...........................................................................................30
Table 30. Power Supply Pads.........................................................................................................30
Table 31. UVLO Thresholds............................................................................................................31
Table 32. VCOIN Pad......................................................................................................................31
Table 33. VCOIN Interface Specification.........................................................................................31
Table 34. VCOIN Charging Specifications......................................................................................31
Table 35. ON/OFF Control Pads.....................................................................................................32
Table 36. ON/OFF Internal Pull-Up.................................................................................................32
Table 37. Power-ON Sequence Symbol Definitions .......................................................................33

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Table 38. Period of Wake Intervals.................................................................................................34
Table 39. Deep Sleep Function Availability.....................................................................................34
Table 40. USB Pad Details..............................................................................................................35
Table 41. USB Characteristics........................................................................................................36
Table 42. UART Pads......................................................................................................................36
Table 43. Ring Indicator Pad...........................................................................................................36
Table 44. UIM Pads.........................................................................................................................37
Table 45. GPIO Interface Pads.......................................................................................................38
Table 46. AT Port Switch States .....................................................................................................38
Table 47. SDIO Interface Pads .......................................................................................................38
Table 48. I2C Interface Pads ...........................................................................................................39
Table 49. Voltage Reference Pad...................................................................................................39
Table 50. Voltage Reference Characteristics..................................................................................39
Table 51. Reset Interface Pads.......................................................................................................39
Table 52. Reset Timing ...................................................................................................................40
Table 53. ADC Interface Pads.........................................................................................................40
Table 54. ADC Interface Characteristics.........................................................................................41
Table 55. LED Interface Pad...........................................................................................................41
Table 56. Analog Audio Interface Pads...........................................................................................41
Table 57. Analog Audio Interface Characteristics...........................................................................42
Table 58. Digital Audio Interface Pads............................................................................................42
Table 59. PCM Interface Configurations.........................................................................................42
Table 60. Primary PCM Timing.......................................................................................................43
Table 61. Auxiliary PCM Timing......................................................................................................44
Table 62. SPI Configuration............................................................................................................47
Table 63. SPI Master Timing Characteristics..................................................................................48
Table 64. SPI Pin Description .........................................................................................................48
Table 65. HSIC Pin Description.......................................................................................................49
Table 66. Temperature Monitoring States.......................................................................................51
Table 67. Reference Specifications.................................................................................................59
Table 68. Abbreviations...................................................................................................................60

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1. Introduction
1.1. General Features
The AirPrime AR7558 embedded modules are designed for the automotive industry. They support
LTE, CDMA, WCDMA air interface standards and shares hardware and firmware interfaces with the
AirPrime AR5550 and AR855x. They also have Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)
capabilities including GPS and GLONASS.
The AirPrime AR7558 embedded modules are based on the Qualcomm MDM9615 wireless chipset
and support the following bands.
Table 1. AirPrime AR7558 Embedded Module
Product
Description
Band Support
AirPrime
AR7558
LTE/CDMA2000/WCDMA/GSM embedded
module
LTE: B4, B25, B26,B41
CDMA: BC0, BC1,BC10
WCDMA: B2, B5
GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/1900

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2. Functional Specifications
This chapter highlights the features of the AirPrime AR7558 series of embedded modules.
2.1. Modes of Operation
The AirPrime AR7558 supports 2G/3G/4G operations and also supports GNSS operation. For
complete details, refer to the table below.
Table 2. AirPrime AR7558 Modes of Operation
Mode
Band
Frequency (MHz)
Downlink (DL) UE Receive
Uplink (UL) UE Transmit
LTE
Band 4
2110 MHz to 2155 MHz
1710 MHz to 1755 MHz
Band 25
1930 to 1995
1850 to 1915
Band 26
859 to 894
814 to 849
Band 41
2496 to 2690
2496 to 2690
CDMA2000 –
1xRTT & 1xEVDO
Band Class 0
869 to 894
824 to 849
Band Class 1
1930 to 1990
1850 to 1910
Band Class 10
861 to 868.975
816 to 823.975
WCDMA/HSPA
II (1900/PCS)
1930 MHz to 1990 MHz
1850 MHz to 1910 MHz
V (850/CELL)
869 MHz to 894 MHz
824 MHz to 849 MHz
GSM/GPRS
/EDGE
GSM 850
869 to 894
824 to 849
PCS 1900
1930 to 1990
1850 to 1910
2.2. Communications Functions
The AirPrime AR7558 provides the following communications functions via the LTE, CDMA and
UMTS networks.
Table 3. Communications Functions
Communications
Function
LTE
CDMA
WCDMA
TDSCDMA
GSM/GPRS/EDGE
Voice
Circuit
Switched
EVRC,
EVRC-B
AMR,
AMR-WB
AMR
FR, EFR, HR
VoLTE

Packet Data





Short Message Service
(SMS)





OTA
OTAPA


OTASP


DTMF
(TBD)





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2.3. Block Diagram
Figure 1. AirPrime AR7558 Block Diagram

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3. Hardware Specifications
3.1. Environmental Specifications
The environmental specification for both operating and storage of the AirPrime AR7558 embedded
modules are defined in the table below.
Table 4. AirPrime AR7558 Environmental Specifications
Parameter
Temperature Range
Operating Class
Ambient Operating Temperature
-30°C to +75°C
Class A
-40°C to -30°C
+75°C to +85°C
Class B
Ambient Storage Temperature
-40°C to +90°C
---
Ambient Humidity
95% or less
---
Class A is defined as the operating temperature range that the device:
Shall exhibit normal function during and after environmental exposure.
Shall meet the minimum requirements of 3GPP, 3GPP2 or appropriate wireless standards.
Class B is defined as the operating temperature range that the device:
Shall remain fully functional during and after environmental exposure
Shall exhibit the ability to establish a voice, 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.
3.2. Electrical Specifications
This section provides details for some of the key electrical specifications of the AirPrime AR7558
embedded modules.
3.2.1. Absolute Maximum and ESD Ratings
This section defines the Absolute Maximum and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Ratings of the
AirPrime AR7558 embedded modules.
Warning: If these parameters are exceeded, even momentarily, damage may occur to the device.
Table 5. AirPrime AR7558 Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Min
Max
Units
VBATT
Power Supply Input
-
5.0
V
VIN
Voltage on any digital input or output pin
-
VCC_1v8+0.5
V
IIN
Latch-up current
-100
100
mA

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Parameter
Min
Max
Units
Maximum Voltage applied to antenna interface pins
VANT
Primary Antenna
-
36
V
RX2 Antenna
-
36
V
GNSS Antenna
-
36
V
ESD Ratings
ESD1
Primary, RX2 and GNSS antenna pads - Contact
-
±8
kV
All other signal pads - Contact
-
±1.5
kV
1 The ESD Simulator configured with 330pF, 1000Ω.
Caution: The AirPrime AR7558 embedded modules are sensitive to Electrostatic Discharge. ESD
countermeasures and handling methods must be used when handling the AirPrime AR7558
devices.
3.3. Mechanical Specifications
3.3.1. Physical Dimensions and Connection Interface
The AirPrime AR7558 embedded modules are a Land Grid Array (LGA) form factor device. The
device does not have a System or RF connectors. All electrical and mechanical connections are made
via the 303 pad LGA on the underside of the PCB.
Table 6. AirPrime AR7558 Embedded Module Dimensions
Parameter
Nominal
Max
Units
Overall Dimension
32 x 37
32.25 x 37.25
mm
Overall Module Height
3.64
3.89
mm
PCB Thickness
1.6
1.76
mm
Flatness Specification
-
0.1
mm
Weight
tbd
-
g
Note: The dimensions in this document’s figures are accurate as of the release date of this document.

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3.3.2. Mechanical Drawing
Figure 2. AR55x Assembly Drawing
Figure 3. AirPrime AR7558 Mechanical Dimensions Drawing
Note: The dimensions in this document’s figures are preliminary and subject to change.

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3.3.3. Footprint
The AirPrime AR7558 device LGA footprint is a 303 pad array of 0.9mm, 1.45mm, and 1.90mm pads.
The following drawing illustrates the device footprint. The application footprint is recommended to
mirror the device footprint as illustrated in the following drawing (subject to change).
Figure 4. AirPrime AR7558 Footprint
Figure 5. AirPrime AR7558 Recommended Application Land Pattern

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3.3.4. Thermal Consideration
The AirPrime AR7558 device is designed to work over an extended temperature range. In order to do
this efficiently a method of sinking heat from the product is recommended.
Refer to application notes (TBD) for details.
Figure 6. AirPrime AR7558 Heatsink Contact Area

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4. RF Specification
This section presents the WWAN RF interface of the AirPrime AR7558 series of embedded modules.
The specifications for the LTE, CDMA and WCDMA interfaces are defined.
4.1. LTE RF Interface
This section presents the LTE RF Specification for the AirPrime AR7558.
4.1.1. LTE Max TX Output Power
The Maximum Transmitter Output Power of the AirPrime AR7558 embedded modules are specified in
the following table.
Table 7. AirPrime AR7558 Maximum LTE Transmitter Output Power
Band
Frequency Band (MHz)
Nominal Max TX Output Power
Tolerance
Band 4
2110 MHz to 2155 MHz
+23 dB
+2/-2 dB
Band 25
1930 to 1995
Band 26
859 to 894
Band 41
2496 to 2690
+22.5 dB
+3.2/-1.7
4.1.2. LTE RX Sensitivity
The Minimum Receiver Sensitivity of the AirPrime AR7558 embedded modules are specified in the
following table.
Table 8. AirPrime AR7558 Minimum LTE Receiver Sensitivity
Band
Frequency Band (MHz)
Minimum RX Downlink
Criteria
Band 4
1710 MHz to 1755 MHz
tbd
tbd
Band 25
1850 to 1915
tbd
tbd
Band 26
814 to 849
tbd
tbd
Band 41
2496 to 2690
tbd
tbd
4.2. CDMA RF Interface
This section presents the CDMA RF Specification for the AirPrime AR7558 embedded modules.
AirPrime AR7558 devices are designed to be compliant with 3GPP2 C.S0011 Rev A and 3GPP2
C.S0033 Rev A v1.0. Parameters specified differently for the reference standard are identified below.

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4.2.1. CDMA Max TX Output Power
The Maximum Transmitter Output Power of the AirPrime AR7558 embedded module is specified in
the following table.
Table 9. AirPrime AR7558 Maximum CDMA Transmitter Output Power
Band Class
Frequency Band
Nominal Max TX Output Power
Tolerance
BC0
800 MHz
+24 dBm
±1 dB
BC1
1900 MHz
BC10
800 MHz
4.2.2. CDMA RX Sensitivity
The Minimum Receiver Sensitivity of the AirPrime AR7558 embedded module is specified in the
following table.
Table 10. AirPrime AR7558 Minimum CDMA Receiver Sensitivity
Band Class
Frequency Band
Minimum RX downlink
Criteria
BC0
800 MHz
-106 dBm (Class A)
-104 dBm (Class B)
Less than 0.5% FER
BC1
1900 MHz
4.3. WCDMA RF Interface
This section presents the WCDMA RF Specification for the AirPrime AirPrime AR7558 embedded
modules.
4.3.1. WCDMA Max TX Output Power
The Maximum Transmitter Output Power of the AirPrime AR7558 embedded module are specified in
the following table.
Table 11. AirPrime AR7558 Maximum WCDMA Transmitter Output Power
Band
Frequency Band
Nominal Max TX Output
Power
Tolerance
II (1900/PCS)
1850 MHz to 1910 MHz
+23.5 dBm
+2.2/-2.7 dB
V (850/CELL)
824 MHz to 849 MHz
4.3.2. WCDMA RX Sensitivity
The Minimum Receiver Sensitivity of the AirPrime AR7558 embedded module are specified in the
following table.