Telit Wireless Solutions ME910C1 Series User manual

[04.2016]
Mod. 08
05 2016-08 Rev.5
ME910C1
HW User Guide
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USAGE AND DISCLOSURE RESTRICTIONS
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APPLICABILITY TABLE
PRODUCTS
ME910C1-NA
ME910C1-NV
ME910C1-N1
ME910C1-E1
ME910C1-AU
ME910C1-K1
ME910C1-J1
ME910C1-E2
ME910C1-WW
NE910C1-E1
NE910C1-NA

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Contents
NOTICE 2
COPYRIGHTS ................................................................................................ 2
COMPUTER SOFTWARE COPYRIGHTS...................................................... 2
USAGE AND DISCLOSURE RESTRICTIONS............................................... 3
I. License Agreements ..................................................................... 3
II. Copyrighted Materials ................................................................... 3
III. High Risk Materials....................................................................... 3
IV. Trademarks .................................................................................. 3
V. Third Party Rights ......................................................................... 3
APPLICABILITY TABLE ................................................................................ 4
CONTENTS .................................................................................................... 5
1. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................... 9
Scope ........................................................................................... 9
Audience....................................................................................... 9
Contact Information, Support ........................................................ 9
Text Conventions........................................................................ 10
Related Documents .................................................................... 10
2. OVERVIEW ................................................................................ 11
3. PINS ALLOCATION................................................................... 13
Pin-out ........................................................................................ 13
LGA Pads Layout........................................................................ 23
4. POWER SUPPLY....................................................................... 24
Power Supply Requirements....................................................... 24
Power Consumption ................................................................... 26
General Design Rules................................................................. 29
4.3.1. Electrical Design Guidelines of the power supply........................ 29
4.3.1.1. +5V Source Power Supply Design Guidelines ............................ 29
4.3.1.2. +12V Source Power Supply Design Guidelines .......................... 30
4.3.1.3. Battery Source Power Supply Design Guidelines........................ 31
4.3.2. Thermal Design Guidelines......................................................... 32
4.3.3. Power Supply PCB layout Guidelines ......................................... 32

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VAUX Power Output ................................................................... 35
RTC Supply ................................................................................ 35
5. DIGITAL SECTION .................................................................... 36
Logic Levels................................................................................ 36
Power On.................................................................................... 36
Power Off.................................................................................... 41
Wake from deep sleep mode ...................................................... 43
Unconditional Shutdown ............................................................. 43
Fast power down ........................................................................ 47
5.6.1. Fast Shut Down by Hardware ..................................................... 47
5.6.2. Fast Shut Down by Software....................................................... 48
Communication ports.................................................................. 49
5.7.1. USB 2.0 HS ................................................................................ 49
5.7.2. SPI.............................................................................................. 50
5.7.3. Serial Ports ................................................................................. 51
5.7.3.1. Modem serial port 1 .................................................................... 51
5.7.3.2. Modem serial port 2 .................................................................... 53
5.7.3.3. RS232 level translation ............................................................... 54
General purpose I/O ................................................................... 55
5.8.1. Using a GPIO as INPUT ............................................................. 56
5.8.2. Using a GPIO as OUTPUT ......................................................... 57
5.8.3. Indication of network service availability ..................................... 57
External SIM Holder.................................................................... 58
ADC Converter ........................................................................... 58
6. RF SECTION.............................................................................. 60
Bands Variants ........................................................................... 60
TX Output power......................................................................... 60
RX Sensitivity ............................................................................. 61
Antenna requirements................................................................. 66
6.4.1. PCB Design guidelines ............................................................... 70
6.4.2. PCB Guidelines in case of FCC Certification .............................. 72
6.4.2.1. Transmission line design ............................................................ 72
6.4.2.2. Transmission Line Measurements .............................................. 73
6.4.2.3. Antenna Installation Guidelines................................................... 75
7. AUDIO SECTION ....................................................................... 76
Electrical Characteristics............................................................. 76

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Codec examples ......................................................................... 76
8. GNSS SECTION......................................................................... 77
GNSS Signals Pin-out................................................................. 77
RF Front End Design .................................................................. 77
8.2.1. Guidelines of PCB line for GNSS Antenna.................................. 77
GNSS Antenna Requirements .................................................... 77
8.3.1. GNSS Antenna specification....................................................... 78
8.3.2. GNSS Antenna – Installation Guidelines..................................... 78
8.3.3. Powering the External LNA (active antenna)............................... 78
GNSS Characteristics *............................................................... 79
9. MECHANICAL DESIGN ............................................................. 80
Drawing ...................................................................................... 80
10. APPLICATION PCB DESIGN .................................................... 81
Footprint ..................................................................................... 81
PCB pad design.......................................................................... 82
PCB pad dimensions .................................................................. 83
Stencil......................................................................................... 84
Solder paste ............................................................................... 84
Solder Reflow ............................................................................. 85
11. PACKAGING.............................................................................. 87
Tray ............................................................................................ 87
Reel ............................................................................................ 88
Carrier Tape detail ...................................................................... 89
Reel detail................................................................................... 90
Packaging detail ......................................................................... 91
Moisture sensitivity ..................................................................... 91
12. CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT ISSUES .................................... 92
Approvals.................................................................................... 92
FCC certificates .......................................................................... 92
IC/ISED certificates..................................................................... 92
FCC/ISED Regulatory notices..................................................... 92
Declaration of Conformity ........................................................... 94
13. SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS................................................ 95
READ CAREFULLY.................................................................... 95
14. ACRONYMS............................................................................... 96

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15. DOCUMENT HISTORY .............................................................. 98

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1. INTRODUCTION
Scope
Scope of this document is to give a description of some hardware solutions useful for
developing a product with the Telit ME910C1 module.
Audience
This document is intended for Telit customers, who are integrators, about to implement
their applications using our ME910C1 modules.
Contact Information, Support
For general contact, technical support services, technical questions and report
documentation errors contact Telit Technical Support at:
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Alternatively, use:
http://www.telit.com/support
For detailed information about where you can buy the Telit modules or for recommendations
on accessories and components visit:
http://www.telit.com
Our aim is to make this guide as helpful as possible. Keep us informed of your comments
and suggestions for improvements.
Telit appreciates feedback from the users of our information.

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Text Conventions
Danger –
This information MUST be followed or catastrophic
equipment failure or bodily injury may occur.
Caution or Warning –
Alerts the user to important points about
integrating the module, if these points are not followed, the module and
end user equipment may fail or malfunction.
Tip or Information – Provides advice and suggestions that may be
useful when integrating the module.
All dates are in ISO 8601 format, i.e. YYYY-MM-DD.
Related Documents
80000NT10001A - SIM INTEGRATION DESIGN GUIDES Application Note
80000NT10060A - xE910 Global Form Factor Application Note
80000NT10002A - ANTENNA DETECTION
80000NT10003A - Rework procedure for BGA modules
80000NT10028A - Event Monitor Application Note
80000NT11246A - LE910/LE920 Digital Voice Interface Application Note

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ME910C1
2. OVERVIEW
The aim of this document is the description of some hardware solutions useful for
developing a product with the Telit ME910C1 module. In this document all the basic
functions of a m2m module will be taken into account; for each one of them a proper
hardware solution will be suggested and eventually the wrong solutions and common errors
to be avoided will be evidenced. Obviously this document cannot embrace the whole
hardware solutions and products that may be designed. The wrong solutions to be avoided
shall be considered as mandatory, while the suggested hardware configurations shall not
be considered mandatory, instead the information given shall be used as a guide and a
starting point for properly developing your product with the Telit ME910C1 module. For
further hardware details that may not be explained in this document refer to the Telit
ME910C1 Product Description document where all the hardware information is reported.
NOTE:
(EN) The integration of the ME910C1 cellular module within user
application shall be done according to the design rules described in
this manual.
(IT) L’integrazione del modulo cellulare ME910C1 all’interno
dell’applicazione dell’utente dovrà rispettare le indicazioni progettuali
descritte in questo manuale.
(DE) Die Integration des ME910C1 Mobilfunk-Moduls in ein Gerät
muß gemäß der in diesem Dokument beschriebenen
Kunstruktionsregeln erfolgen.
(SL) Integracija ME910C1 modula v uporabniški aplikaciji bo morala
upoštevati projektna navodila, opisana v tem priročniku.
(SP) La utilización del modulo ME910C1 debe ser conforme a los
usos para los cuales ha sido deseñado descritos en este manual del
usuario.
(FR) L’intégration du module cellulaire ME910C1 dans l’application
de l’utilisateur sera faite selon les règles de conception décrites dans
ce manuel.
(HE)
The information presented in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable.
However, no responsibility is assumed by Telit Communications S.p.A. for its use, nor any

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infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent rights of Telit
Communications S.p.A. other than for circuitry embodied in Telit products. This document
is subject to change without notice.

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3. PINS ALLOCATION
Pin-out
Pin Signal I/O Function Type Comment
USB HS 2.0 COMMUNICATION PORT (FW upgrade and Data)
B15 USB_D+ I/O USB differential Data (+)
C15 USB_D- I/O USB differential Data (-)
A13 VUSB I Enable pin for the internal
USB transceiver.
5 / 3V Internal PD
(100K)
Asynchronous Serial Port (FW upgrade and Data with Flow Control)
N15 C103/TXD I Serial data input from DTE CMOS 1.8V
M15 C104/RXD O Serial data output to DTE CMOS 1.8V
M14 C108/DTR I Input for (DTR) from DTE CMOS 1.8V
L14 C105/RTS I Input for Request to send
signal (RTS) from DTE
CMOS 1.8V
P15 C106/CTS O Output for Clear to Send
signal (CTS) to DTE
CMOS 1.8V
N14 C109/DCD O Output for (DCD) to DTE CMOS 1.8V
P14 C107/DSR O Output for (DSR) to DTE CMOS 1.8V
R14 C125/RING O Output for Ring (RI) to
DTE
CMOS 1.8V

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SIM Card Interface
A6 SIMCLK O External SIM signal –
Clock 1.8 / 3V
A7 SIMRST O External SIM signal –
Reset 1.8 / 3V
A5 SIMIO I/O External SIM signal –
Data I/O 1.8 / 3V
A4 SIMIN I External SIM signal –
Presence (active low) CMOS 1.8 Internal PU
(47K)
A3 SIMVCC - External SIM signal –
Power supply for the SIM 1.8 / 3V
Digital Voice Interface (DVI)
B9 DVI_WA0 I/O Digital Audio Interface
(WA0) 1.8V
B6 DVI_RX I Digital Audio Interface
(RX) 1.8V
B7 DVI_TX I/O Digital Audio Interface
(TX) 1.8V
B8 DVI_CLK I/O Digital Audio Interface
(CLK) 1.8V
SPI
D15 SPI_MOSI O SPI MOSI CMOS 1.8V
E15 SPI_MISO I SPI_MISO CMOS 1.8V
F15 SPI_CLK O SPI Clock CMOS 1.8V
H14 SPI_CS O SPI Chip Select CMOS 1.8V

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DIGITAL IO
C8 GPIO_01 I/O GPIO_01 /STAT LED CMOS 1.8V
STAT LED
is alternate
function
C9 GPIO_02 I/O GPIO_02 CMOS 1.8V
C10 GPIO_03 I/O GPIO_03 CMOS 1.8V
C11 GPIO_04 I/O GPIO_04 CMOS 1.8V
B14 GPIO_05 I/O GPIO_05 CMOS 1.8V
C12 GPIO_06 I/O GPIO_06 CMOS 1.8V
C13 GPIO_07 I/O GPIO_07 CMOS 1.8V
K15 GPIO_08 I/O GPIO_08 CMOS 1.8V
L15 GPIO_09 I/O GPIO_09 CMOS 1.8V
G15 GPIO_10 I/O GPIO_10 CMOS 1.8V
ADC
B1 ADC_IN AI Analog Digital Converter
input
RF SECTION
K1 ANTENNA I/O LTE Antenna
(50 ohm) RF

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GNSS Section
R9 ANT_GNSS I GNSS Antenna
(50 ohm) RF
R7 GNSS_LNA_EN O External GNSS LNA
Enable CMOS 1.8V
Miscellaneous Functions
R13 HW_SHUTDOWN* I HW Unconditional
Shutdown 1.8V Active low
R12 ON_OFF*/WAKE* I
Input command for power
ON and to wake from deep
sleep mode
1.8V Active low
R11 VAUX/PWRMON
O
Supply Output for external
accessories / Power ON
Monitor
1.8V
F14 FORCED_USB_BOO
T I Debug pin, connect to test point CMOS 1.8V
Active high,
internal PD
(100K)
Power Supply
M1 VBATT - Main power supply
(Baseband) Power
M2 VBATT - Main power supply
(Baseband) Power
N1 VBATT_PA - Main power supply (Radio
PA) Power
N2 VBATT_PA - Main power supply (Radio
PA) Power
P1 VBATT_PA - Main power supply (Radio
PA) Power

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P2 VBATT_PA - Main power supply (Radio
PA) Power
E1 GND - Ground Power
G1 GND - Ground Power
H1 GND - Ground Power
J1 GND - Ground Power
L1 GND - Ground Power
A2 GND - Ground Power
E2 GND - Ground Power
F2 GND - Ground Power
G2 GND - Ground Power
H2 GND - Ground Power
J2 GND - Ground Power
K2 GND - Ground Power
L2 GND - Ground Power
R2 GND - Ground Power
M3 GND - Ground Power
N3 GND - Ground Power
P3 GND - Ground Power
R3 GND - Ground Power
D4 GND - Ground Power

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M4 GND - Ground Power
N4 GND - Ground Power
P4 GND - Ground Power
R4 GND - Ground Power
N5 GND - Ground Power
P5 GND - Ground Power
R5 GND - Ground Power
N6 GND - Ground Power
P6 GND - Ground Power
R6 GND - Ground Power
P8 GND - Ground Power
R8 GND - Ground Power
P9 GND - Ground Power
P10 GND - Ground Power
R10 GND - Ground Power
M12 GND - Ground Power
B13 GND - Ground Power
P13 GND - Ground Power
E14 GND - Ground Power
RESERVED

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C1 RESERVED -RESERVED
D1 RESERVED - RESERVED
F1 RESERVED - RESERVED
B2 RESERVED - RESERVED
C2 RESERVED - RESERVED
D2 RESERVED - RESERVED
B3 RESERVED - RESERVED
C3 RESERVED - RESERVED
D3 RESERVED - RESERVED
E3 RESERVED - RESERVED
F3 RESERVED - RESERVED
G3 RESERVED - RESERVED
K3 RESERVED - RESERVED
L3 RESERVED - RESERVED
B4 RESERVED - RESERVED
C4 RESERVED - RESERVED
B5 RESERVED - RESERVED
C5 RESERVED - RESERVED
C6 RESERVED - RESERVED
C7 RESERVED - RESERVED

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N7 RESERVED - RESERVED
P7 RESERVED - RESERVED
N8 RESERVED - RESERVED
N9 RESERVED - RESERVED
A10 RESERVED - RESERVED
N10 RESERVED - RESERVED
N11 RESERVED - RESERVED
P11 RESERVED - RESERVED
B12 RESERVED - RESERVED
D12 RESERVED - RESERVED
N12 RESERVED - RESERVED
P12 RESERVED - RESERVED
G14 RESERVED - RESERVED
J14 RESERVED - RESERVED
K14 RESERVED - RESERVED
N13 RESERVED - RESERVED
L13 RESERVED - RESERVED
J13 RESERVED - RESERVED
M13 RESERVED - RESERVED
K13 RESERVED - RESERVED