Telit Wireless Solutions M.2 N930 Series Installation manual

xN930 M.2 Hardware User Guide
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APPLICABILITY TABLE
PRODUCT
LN930
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HN930
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Contents
1
Introduction ......................................................................................................... 10
1.1 Scope.......................................................................................................................... 10
1.2 Purpose...................................................................................................................... 10
1.3 Audience..................................................................................................................... 10
1.4 Contact Information, Support .................................................................................... 10
1.5 Document Organization ............................................................................................. 11
1.6 Text Conventions........................................................................................................ 11
1.7 Related Documents ................................................................................................... 11
2
M.2 Overview........................................................................................................ 13
2.1 SKUs - 2G/3G/LTE M.2 Modules................................................................................ 13
2.2 M.2 Module – Block Diagrams................................................................................... 17
2.2.1 M.2 HN930 Module.........................................................................................................17
2.2.2 M.2 LN930-AP Module ...................................................................................................19
2.2.3 M.2 LN930 Module .........................................................................................................20
2.3 Host Interface Signals ............................................................................................... 21
3
M.2 Module Interface Details ............................................................................... 26
3.1 USB 2.0 High-Speed – IPC Interface ......................................................................... 26
3.2 (U)SIM Interface ......................................................................................................... 27
3.3 GNSS Interface........................................................................................................... 27
3.4 System Control Interface........................................................................................... 30
3.4.1 Power On & Reset..........................................................................................................31
3.4.2 Host Radio Disable Operation ........................................................................................31
3.4.3 LED Interface – Status Indicator....................................................................................33
3.4.4 Wake on WWAN Signal...................................................................................................34
3.4.5 Dynamic Power Reduction.............................................................................................35
3.5 Tunable Antenna Control Interface ........................................................................... 37
3.6 In-Device Coexistence Interface................................................................................ 38
3.7 Power Supply Interface.............................................................................................. 40
3.8 Trace & Debug Interface............................................................................................ 40
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3.9 Configuration Pins ..................................................................................................... 41
3.10 Reserved Pins ............................................................................................................ 41
3.11 No Connect Pins......................................................................................................... 42
3.12 Antenna Interface ...................................................................................................... 42
4
Development Tools............................................................................................... 44
4.1 Carrier Board ............................................................................................................. 44
4.1.1 FlashTool........................................................................................................................45
4.1.2 PhoneTool ......................................................................................................................45
4.1.3 System Trace Tool..........................................................................................................46
4.1.4 RF Calibration ................................................................................................................46
4.1.5 Noise Profiling Scan Tool...............................................................................................47
4.1.6 GNSS Tools ....................................................................................................................48
5
Windows Software Components ........................................................................... 49
5.1 MBIM Toolkit .............................................................................................................. 50
5.1.1 Windows® 7 MBIM driver ..............................................................................................50
5.1.2 GNSS UMDF driver for Windows® 7 and Windows® 8.................................................50
5.1.3 M.2 module Firmware Update .......................................................................................50
5.1.4 End User Trace Tool.......................................................................................................50
6
Modem Configuration on Linux Based PC............................................................. 51
6.1 Overview..................................................................................................................... 51
6.2 CMUX Multiplexer ...................................................................................................... 52
6.3 USB 2.0 HS Features.................................................................................................. 53
6.4 USB Configuration ..................................................................................................... 53
6.4.1 Modem Connection ........................................................................................................53
6.4.2 Network Connection ......................................................................................................53
6.4.3 Default Configuration.....................................................................................................54
6.5 LPM ............................................................................................................................ 54
6.5.1 Suspend/Resume and Remote Wake-up.......................................................................54
7
Operating Environment ........................................................................................ 55
8
Power Delivery Requirements.............................................................................. 56
8.1 Electrical Parameters – 3.3 V Power Supply............................................................. 56
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8.2 Electrical Parameters - Host Interface Signals ........................................................ 57
8.3 Power Consumption................................................................................................... 58
9
Other Information ................................................................................................ 60
9.1 EMI/EMC and Platform Noise.................................................................................... 60
9.2 Platform Noise Mitigation - Adaptive Clocking ......................................................... 60
9.3 Thermal Monitoring ................................................................................................... 60
9.4 Seamless Roaming / Wifi Offload .............................................................................. 61
9.5 Conducted Transmit Power ....................................................................................... 61
9.6 Conducted Receiver Sensitivity.................................................................................. 61
9.7 Antenna Recommendations ...................................................................................... 62
10
WWAN Card Type 3042-S3-B............................................................................. 64
10.1 Mechanical Dimensions............................................................................................. 64
10.2 Land Pattern .............................................................................................................. 66
10.3 Antenna Connector Locations ................................................................................... 68
11
Safety Recommendations.................................................................................. 69
12
Conformity assessment issues.......................................................................... 70
12.1 1999/5/EC Directive ................................................................................................... 70
12.2 CE RF Exposure Compliance..................................................................................... 72
12.3 R&TTE Regulation:..................................................................................................... 73
13
FCC/IC Regulatory notices ................................................................................ 74
13.1 Modification statement .............................................................................................. 74
13.2 Interference statement.............................................................................................. 74
13.3 FCC Class B digital device notice .............................................................................. 74
13.4 Radiation Exposure Statement.................................................................................. 75
13.5 End Product Labeling ................................................................................................ 75
14
Document History ............................................................................................. 76
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Figure 1 M.2 HSPA+ Block Diagram................................................................................................................18
Figure 3 M.2 LTE Module Block Diagram........................................................................................................19
Figure 4 M.2 LTE Module Block Diagram........................................................................................................20
Figure 5 Detailed Interconnection of M.2 LTE Modem RF Engine..................................................................21
Figure 6 PCI Express M.2 Module Interface .....................................................................................................22
Figure 7 GNSS Connections and Interface ........................................................................................................29
Figure 8 Typical LED Connection.....................................................................................................................34
Figure 9 Antenna Control – Connections Detail................................................................................................37
Figure 10 In-Device Coexistence Architecture..................................................................................................38
Figure 11 RF Antenna – Coaxial Connector Location.......................................................................................43
Figure 12 M.2 Carrier Board..............................................................................................................................45
Figure 13 Windows Software Architecture........................................................................................................49
Figure 14 Linux Software Architecture .............................................................................................................51
Figure 15 WWAN Card 3042 Top/Bottom-View..............................................................................................64
Figure 16 WWAN Card 3042 Edge-View.........................................................................................................65
Figure 17 WWAN Card Type 3042 Top-Side Mounting Land Pattern with Key Removed.............................66
Figure 18 WWAN Card 3042 Mid-plane Land Pattern with Key Removed .....................................................67
Figure 19 Antenna Connector Location.............................................................................................................68
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Table 1 M.2 Module - General Feature..............................................................................................................14
Table 2. M.2 Module - RF Band Support.........................................................................................................15
Table 3. M.2 Module - Data Services...............................................................................................................17
Table 4 M.2 Host Interface Signals....................................................................................................................22
Table 5 USB HS Interprocessor Communications In
ter face..............................................................................26
Table 6 (U)SIM Interface Signals......................................................................................................................27
Table 7 X-GOLD™ Baseband to GNSS Interface Signals................................................................................30
Table 8 GNSS Module Interface Signals...........................................................................................................30
Table 9 Power-on & Reset Signals ....................................................................................................................31
Table 10 Radio Disable Signal...........................................................................................................................32
Table 11 Host Radio Disable Interface (W_DISABLE#)..................................................................................33
Table 12 LED#1 Signal......................................................................................................................................33
Table 13 LED State Indicator............................................................................................................................34
Table 14 Wake on WWAN Signal.....................................................................................................................35
Table 15 DPR#/ SAR Support Signal................................................................................................................36
Table 16 Tunable Antenna Control Signals.......................................................................................................37
Table 17 Coexistence – Hardware Synchronization Signals..............................................................................39
Table 18 Power & Ground Signals ....................................................................................................................40
Table 19 M.2 Configuration Pins.......................................................................................................................41
Table 20 Reserved Pins......................................................................................................................................41
Table 21 No Connect Pins .................................................................................................................................42
Table 22 Antenna Requirements........................................................................................................................42
Table 23 Operating Environment.......................................................................................................................55
Table 24 M.2 Module Power Delivery Requirements - Ultrabook....................................................................56
Table 25 VBAT Power Delivery Requirements – Direct Connections (Tablet)................................................56
Table 26 Electrical Parameters – Host Interface Signals...................................................................................57
Table 27 LTE Power Consumption....................................................................................................................58
Table 28 UMTS Power Consumption................................................................................................................58
Table 29 GSM Power Consumption..................................................................................................................58
Table 30 Conducted Transmit Power.................................................................................................................61
Table 31 Antenna Recommendation..................................................................................................................62
Table 32 Antenna Recommendation - Bandwidth of Main & Diversity Antenna.............................................62
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Introduction
This document is a technical specification for Telit’s next generation form factor M.2 module
family. The next generation form factor M.2 module family is a natural transition from the
PCI Express Mini Card and Half Mini Card to a smaller form factor size.
The M.2 Card Type 3042 offers single sided component mounting, 75 pins (8 dedicated for
key), in a compact size (30 mm x 42 mm). A range of 2G/3G/4G (LTE) M.2 modules
supporting multiple operating systems and unique features in the WWAN Card Type 3042
form factor are available.
1.1
Scope
The document will cover the features of the M.2 modules presently available. It will also
identify the M.2 module application interface along with hardware, software, reliability, and
mechanical specifications.
1.2
Purpose
The intent of this document is to provide design guidelines and information for each M.2
module.
In addition to the M.2 module family features and performance metrics, this document
describes the interface signals, operating conditions, physical and mechanical requirements of
the M.2 cards.
1.3
Audience
This document is intended for editors who are about to write or edit documentation for Telit.
1.4
Contact Information, Support
For general contact, technical support, to report documentation errors and to order manuals,
contact Telit Technical Support Center (TTSC) at:
TS-[email protected]
[e-mail]
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Alternatively, use:
http://www.telit.com/en/products/technical-support-center/contact.php
For detailed information about where you can buy the Telit modules or for recommendations
on accessories and components visit:
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