UMTS&LTE EVB

User Guide

UMTS/HSPA/LTE Module Series

Rev: UMTS&LTE_EVB_User_Guide_V1.1

Date: 2015-06-10

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About the Document

History

Revision Date

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1.0 2015-03-03 Huik LI Initial

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1.1 2015-06-10 Radom XIANG Deleted +5V adapter parts in EVB accessories

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Contents

About the Document ................................................................................................................................... 2

Contents ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
Table Index ................................................................................................................................................... 4
Figure Index ................................................................................................................................................. 5

1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1. Safety Information ................................................................................................................... 7

2 General Overview ................................................................................................................................. 8

2.1. Key Features ........................................................................................................................... 8

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2.2. System Overview..................................................................................................................... 9

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2.3. Interface Overview................................................................................................................... 9

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2.4. EVB View ............................................................................................................................... 11

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2.5. EVB Accessories ................................................................................................................... 11

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3 Interface Application ......................................................................................................................... 13

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3.1. Power Interface ..................................................................................................................... 13

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3.2. USB Device Interface ............................................................................................................ 14

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3.3. Audio Interface ...................................................................................................................... 15
3.3.1. Loud Speaker (J603) ...................................................................................................... 16

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3.3.2. Earphone (J601) ............................................................................................................ 16
3.3.3. Handset (J602) ............................................................................................................... 18
3.4. USIM Card Interface .............................................................................................................. 19

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3.5. UART Interface ...................................................................................................................... 21
3.6. Switch and Buttons ................................................................................................................ 23

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3.7. Status LEDs ........................................................................................................................... 24
3.8. Test Points ............................................................................................................................. 25

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4 Operation of UMTS&LTE Module ..................................................................................................... 28

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4.1. Power On ............................................................................................................................... 28
4.2. Power Off UMTS&LTE Module.............................................................................................. 29
4.3. Reset UMTS&LTE Module .................................................................................................... 29
4.4. Communication Via USB or UART Interface......................................................................... 29
4.4.1. Communication via USB Interface ................................................................................. 29
4.4.2. Communication via UART Interface............................................................................... 29
4.5. Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................................. 30

5 EVB Accessories Assembly ............................................................................................................. 31

6 Appendix A Reference....................................................................................................................... 32

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Table Index

TABLE 1: FEATURES .......................................................................................................................................... 8

TABLE 2: INTERFACES OF UMTS&LTE EVB .................................................................................................... 9
TABLE 3: ACCESSORIES LIST ......................................................................................................................... 11
TABLE 4: PIN ASSIGNMENT OF USB DEVICE INTERFACE J801 ................................................................. 15
TABLE 5: PIN ASSIGNMENT OF J601 ............................................................................................................. 17
TABLE 6: PIN ASSIGNMENT OF J602 ............................................................................................................. 19
TABLE 7: PIN ASSIGNMENT OF J702 ............................................................................................................. 20
TABLE 8: PIN ASSIGNMENT OF J401 ............................................................................................................. 22
TABLE 9: DESCRIPTION OF SWITCH AND BUTTONS .................................................................................. 23

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TABLE 10: DESCRIPTION OF STATUS LEDS ................................................................................................. 24

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TABLE 11: PIN ASSIGNMENT OF J804, J806 AND J807 ................................................................................ 25

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TABLE 12: UMTS&LTE MODULE INDICATION OF D102 AND D104 .............................................................. 28

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TABLE 13: TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ...................................................................................................... 32

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Figure Index

FIGURE 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................................... 9

FIGURE 2: EVB TOP VIEW ............................................................................................................................... 11
FIGURE 3: EVB ACCESSORIES ...................................................................................................................... 12
FIGURE 4: SIMPLIFIED POWER SUPPLY SCHEMATIC ................................................................................ 13
FIGURE 5: POWER INTERFACE ..................................................................................................................... 14
FIGURE 6: POWER PLUG ................................................................................................................................ 14
FIGURE 7: CIRCUIT OF USB INTERFACE ...................................................................................................... 15
FIGURE 8: AUDIO CODEC CIRCUIT ............................................................................................................... 16
FIGURE 9: LOUD SPEAKER CIRCUIT ............................................................................................................ 16

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FIGURE 10: EARPHONE CIRCUIT .................................................................................................................. 17

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FIGURE 11: PIN ASSIGNMENT OF J601 ......................................................................................................... 17

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FIGURE 12: THE SKETCH OF AUDIO PLUG .................................................................................................. 18

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FIGURE 13: HANDSET CIRCUIT ..................................................................................................................... 18

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FIGURE 14: SIMPLIFIED USIM CARD INTERFACE SCHEMATIC ................................................................. 19

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FIGURE 15: PINS ASSIGNMENT OF USIM CARD HOLDER .......................................................................... 20

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FIGURE 16: UART BLOCK DIAGRAM ............................................................................................................. 21

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FIGURE 17: MAIN UART PORT (J401) ............................................................................................................ 22

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FIGURE 18: SWITCH AND BUTTONS ............................................................................................................. 23

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FIGURE 19: STATUS LEDS .............................................................................................................................. 24
FIGURE 20: TEST POINTS J806 AND J807 .................................................................................................... 25
FIGURE 21: TEST POINTS J804 ...................................................................................................................... 25
FIGURE 22: SELECT THE USB DM PORT TO UPDATE FIRMWARE ............................................................ 30

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FIGURE 23: UMTS&LTE EVB AND ACCESSORIES EQUIPMENT ................................................................. 31

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1 Introduction
This document describes the evaluation board of Quectel’s UMTS&LTE module. The UMTS&LTE
evaluation board is an assistant system integrator for developing and evaluating products based on
Quectel Wireless Modules.

This document is applicable to the following modules:

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UC20 series modules
UGxx series modules

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 EC20 series modules

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1.1. Safety Information

The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of the operation, such as usage,
service or repair of any cellular terminal or mobile incorporating module. Manufacturers of the cellular
terminal should send the following safety information to users and operating personnel and to incorporate
these guidelines into all manuals supplied with the product. If not so, Quectel does not take on any liability
for customer failure to comply with these precautions.

Full attention must be given to driving at all times in order to reduce the risk of an
accident. Using a mobie while driving (even with a handsfree kit) cause distraction
and can lead to an accident. You must comply with laws and regulations restrcting

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the use of wireless devices while driving.

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Switch off the cellular terminal or mobile before boarding an aircraft. Make sure it

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switched off. The operation of wireless appliances in an aircraft is forbidden to

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prevent interference with communication systems. Consult the airline staff about

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the use of wireless devices on boarding the aircraft, if your device offers a Fight

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Mode which must be enabled prior to boarding an aircraft.

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Switch off your wireless device when in hospitals or clinics or other health care
facilities. These requests are desinged to prevent possible interference with

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sentitive medical equipment.

Cellular terminals or mobiles operate over radio frequency signal and cellular

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network and cannot be guaranteed to connect in all conditions, for example no
mobile fee or an invalid USIM card. While you are in this condition and need

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emergent help, Please Remember using emergency call. In order to make or
receive call, the cellular terminal or mobile must be switched on and in a service

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area with adequate cellular signal strength.

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Your cellular terminal or mobile contains a transmitter and receiver. When it is ON ,
it receives and transmits radio frequency energy. RF interference can occur if it is
used close to TV set, radio, computer or other electric equipment.

In locations with potencially explosive atmospheres, obey all posted signs to turn
off wireless devices such as your phone or other cellular terminals. Areas with
potencially exposive atmospheres including fuelling areas, below decks on boats,
fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal powders.

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2 General Overview
Quectel supplies UMTS&LTE-EVB kit for testing UMTS and LTE modules. This EVB can test basic
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2.1. Key Features

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Table 1: Features

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Features Implementation

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 DC supply 4.5~5.5V typically 5V

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 Support card detection
USIM Interface
 Support USIM/SIM cards: 3.0V and 1.8V

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Audio Interface  Analog interface used for loud speaker, earphone and handset

 Two UART interfaces:

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COM1-serial interface for data communication
UART Interface
COM2-serial interface for debug purpose (reserved)

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USB Interface  USB 2.0

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Signal Indication  5 LEDs are available for signal indication

Physical Characteristics  Size: 13.6 × 10.5cm

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2.2. System Overview

SD card interface

J403

SP3238 TXS0108

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COM2 (DEBUG)
COM1 (MAIN)

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Status LEDs

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OFF

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Power supply Power swich USB PWRKEY RESET PWRDWN_N Audio interface SIM card interface

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Figure 1: System Overview

2.3. Interface Overview

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Table 2: Interfaces of UMTS&LTE EVB

Reference
Number
Description

J201 The power jack on the EVB board. Supply voltage typically
(bottom side) +5V
Power Supply
J801 USB_VBUS supply +5V voltage

Power Switch S201 Control power supply VBAT ON/OFF

PWRKEY push button

PWRKEY S302
It’s used to turn on/off the UMTS&LTE module

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J302 Jumper is used to connect PWRKEY to GND

PWRDWN_N S301 It’s used to turn off module1)

RESET S303 Reset push button. It’s used to reset the UMTS&LTE module

Micro USB J801 USB device interface

J603 Used for loud speaker

Audio J601 Used for earphone

J602
Used for handset

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USIM J702 USIM card holder

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J401

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J402

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COM2 Debug UART port

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D103, D101, is turned on.

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LEDs
D109, D104, D102 D109 is used for whether module is in sleep mode.
D104 and D102 are used for indicating the net status of
UMTS&LTE module.

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UMTS&LTE J101 UMTS&LTE module connector

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VBAT J102 Jumper used for VBAT voltage test

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J403, J802, J803,
Test Points J804, J805, J806, These are test pins

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J807

NOTE
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Only some of Quectel modules have this function, please refer to Quectel module hardware design for
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2.4. EVB View

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All the items of EVB kit are listed in Table 3 and Figure 3 as below. Please contact the supplier if there is
something missing.

Table 3: Accessories List

Items Description Quantity

USB to UART converter cable 1

Cables USB cable 1

RF cable 3

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Main Antenna 2
Antennas
GNSS Antenna (passive) 1

Audio Earphone 1

Disk USB2.0 to RS232 driver and USB driver disk 1

Other Bolts and nuts for fixing EVB 1

USB to UART converter cable

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Driver disk Earphone

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GNSS Antenna

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RF cable
Main Antenna

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The main antenna can also be used as diversity reception.

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3 Interface Application
This chapter describes the hardware interfaces of UMTS&LTE EVB, shown as follows:

 Power interface
 USB interface
 Audio interface

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 USIM card interface

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 UART interface

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It also provides information about LEDs, buttons and test points to help you use the UMTS&LTE EVB.

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3.1. Power Interface

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The power supply of UMTS&LTE EVB could come from the external input which is connected with power
jack or USB receptacle. The power jack and USB receptacle connects a step-down converter which can
provide the supply voltage (VBAT) required for operating EVB and UMTS&LTE module.

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1.8V

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U302
J801 LDO
USB
interface 3.0V
S201 U201 U303
LDO
AAT2138

J201 J102
Power Power supply to
switch Step-down converter VBAT UMTS&LTE module
Power
supply

Figure 4: Simplified Power Supply Schematic

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Figure 6: Power Plug

3.2. USB Device Interface

UMTS&LTE module provides a USB 2.0 interface which complies with USB 2.0 standard and supports
high-speed (480Mbps), full-speed (12Mbps) and low-speed (1.5Mbps) mode. It is used for AT command,
data transmission, firmware upgrade and GNSS NEMA output.

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UMTS&LTE EVB provides a Micro-USB receptacle J801 to connect a host device. The USB data lines
USB_DP and USB_DM are connected directly to the UMTS&LTE module.

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Table 4: Pin Assignment of USB Device Interface J801

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J601 Pin Pin Name Function

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1 USB_VBUS This pin is used for USB detection and power supply

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2 USB_DM USB serial differential bus (minus)

3 USB_DP USB serial differential bus (positive)

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4 USB_ID Reserved

5 GND GND for USB interface

3.3. Audio Interface

UMTS&LTE module provides digital audio interface (PCM). UMTS&LTE EVB is equipped with an external
audio codec called ALC5616. Figure 8 shows the audio codec circuit.

The UMTS&LTE EVB provides three analog audio interfaces J601, J602, J603. This chapter gives a
detailed introduction on these analog audio interfaces.

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ALC5616
UMTS&LTE Module MIC_BIAS
R

MIC_BIAS
PCM_CLK BCLK IN2P
IN2N J602 MIC
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U501
1
PCM_SYNC LRCK
HPO_L 4
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PCM_OUT DACDAT1 5
3
J601
HPO_R 2
PCM_IN ADCDAT1

I2C_SCL SCL LOUDL/P J602

SDA LOUDR/N speaker
I2C_SDA 4.7K

4.7K
J603
VDD_EXT
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pins has been marked on the EVB.

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Close to speaker

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GND
U601
Differential layout 10pF 33pF ESD
Amplifier

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circuit FB
J603
Codec LOUDL/P
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ALC5616 C2
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NCP2823

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ESD
10pF 33pF

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GND

Figure 9: Loud Speaker Circuit

3.3.2. Earphone (J601)

An earphone can be used in audio interface J601. Figure 10 shows the circuit of audio interface J601 for
earphone:

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Close to Socket
Differential layout GND GND GND
10uF

U501 ESD
75pF 15pF
IN2N
IN2P AGND

J601
Codec Close to Socket 1
HPO_L 22uF 4
ALC5616 6
5
HPO_R 22uF 3
2
10pF 33pF 10pF 33pF Audio Jack
AGND
AGND
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Table 5: Pin Assignment of J601

J404 Pin Pin Name Function

1 MICP Positive microphone input

2 AGND Dedicated GND for Audio

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3, 5 SPKP Speaker output right channel

4, 6 SPKL Speaker output left channel

The following figure shows the sketch of audio plug which suits for the audio jack on UMTS&LTE EVB.

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SPK_L
32Ω
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SPK_R
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2 GND

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3.3.3. Handset (J602)

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A handset can be used in audio interface J602. Figure 13 shows the circuit of audio interface J602 for
handset. And the name of the corresponding pins has been marked on the EVB.

U501

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Codec 10pF 33pF 10pF 33pF 10pF 33pF

ALC5616
J602
FB

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IN2P 4
IN2N 1

LOUDL/P 3
LOUDR/N 2

ESD ESD
10pF 33pF 10pF 33pF 10pF 33pF

Figure 13: Handset Circuit

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Table 6: Pin Assignment of J602

J401 Pin Pin Name Function

1 MICN Negative microphone input

2 SPKN Negative loud speaker output

3 SPKP Positive loud speaker output

4 MICP Positive microphone input

3.4. USIM Card Interface

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USIM_VDD 12

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USIM_DATA 10 C7 USIM_DATA

USIM_CLK 8 C3 USIM_CLK

USIM_RST 6 C2 USIM_RST
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USIM_PRESENCE USIM_PRE.
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GN
J101 D
J702

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J702 Pin Signal Name I/O Function

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C1 USIM_VDD O USIM/SIM card power

C2 USIM_RST O USIM/SIM card reset

C3 USIM_CLK O USIM/SIM card clock

C5 GND / Ground

C6 VPP / Not connected

C7 USIM_DATA I/O Data line, bi-directional

CD1 GND GND USIM card detection

CD2 USIM_PRESENCE I USIM card detection

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NOTE

The USIM card detection function of UMTS&LTE module is disabled by default.

3.5. UART Interface

UMTS&LTE EVB offers two UART interfaces, COM1 (Main UART port) and COM2 (Debug UART port).

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The UART interface COM1 of the UMTS&LTE EVB is intended for the communication between the
module and the host application. This interface can be used for data transmission and AT communication.

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COM1
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Figure 17: Main UART Port (J401)

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J401 Pin Signal Name I/O Description

1 RS232_DCD O Data carrier detection

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2 RS232_RXD I Receive data

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3 RS232_TXD O Transmit data

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5 RS232_GND / GND

6 NC / NC

7 RS232_RTS I Request to send

8 RS232_CTS O Clear to send

9 RS232_RI O Ring indicator

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3.6. Switch and Buttons

UMTS&LTE EVB comprises three buttons (S301/S302/S303) and one switch (S201). Figure 18 shows
the switch and buttons.

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Reference Description

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S201 Control power supply VBAT ON/OFF

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S302 Used to turn on/off the UMTS&LTE module

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S303 Used to reset the UMTS&LTE module

S301 Used to turn off the UMTS&LTE module1)

NOTE
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Only some of Quectel modules have this function, please refer to Quectel module Hardware Design for
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3.7. Status LEDs

UMTS&LTE EVB comprises several status LEDs (D103, D101, D109, D104, D102). Figure 19 shows the
position of LEDs.

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Table 10: Description of Status LEDs

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Reference Used for UMTS&LTE Module

Indicate the power supply for module is ready

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D103 Bright: VBAT ON

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Extinct: VBAT OFF
Indicate the module operation status

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D101 Bright: module is powered on
Extinct: module is powered down
Indicate the sleep status
D109 Bright: module is in sleep mode
Extinct: module is not in sleep mode
Indicate the module network registration mode
D104, D102 The indication varies in different modules. Refer to related Hardware Design for
detailed information

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3.8. Test Points

J403, J802, J803 and J805 are internally used. Figure 20 and 21 shows J804, J806 and J807 test points.

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Table 11: Pin Assignment of J804, J806 and J807

J804 Pin Pin Name Description

1 VDD_3.0 3.0V power supply from U303

2 PCM_SYNC Connected directly to module’s PCM_SYNC

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3 VDD_EXT Connected directly to module’s VDD_EXT

4 PCM_IN Connected directly to module’s PCM_IN

5 I2C_SDA Connected directly to module’s I2C_SDA

6 PCM_OUT Connected directly to module’s PCM_OUT

7 I2C_SCL Connected directly to module’s I2C_SCL

8 PCM_CLK Connected directly to module’s PCM_CLK

9 CLK_OUT RESERVED

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1 RTS_1.8V Connected directly to module’s RTS

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3 CTS_1.8V Connected directly to module’s CTS

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4 RI_1.8V Connected directly to module’s RI

5 RXD_1.8V Connected directly to module’s RXD

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6 TXD_1.8V Connected directly to module’s TXD

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7 DTR_1.8V Connected directly to module’s DTR

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8 AP_READY Connected directly to module’s AP_READY

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9 GND GND

10 GND GND

J807 Pin Pin Name Description

1 GND GND

2 GND GND

3 GND GND

4 DCD_3.0V 3.0V DCD signal

5 RI_3.0V 3.0V RI signal

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6 RTS_3.0V 3.0V RTS signal

7 CTS_3.0V 3.0V CTS signal

8 RXD_3.0V 3.0V RXD signal

9 TXD_3.0V 3.0V TXD signal

10 DTR_3.0V 3.0V DTR signal

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4 Operation of UMTS&LTE Module

4.1. Power On

1. Connect the UMTS&LTE module to the connector J101 on UMTS&LTE EVB, charge with USB cable

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or +5V power adapter and pull S201 to ON state, then D103 will be light.

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0.2s On/1.8s OFF Network searching

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NET_STATUS
0.125s On/0.125s OFF Data transfer is ongoing with GSM/3G/4G network

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Registered to 3G network (UC20)
Always ON
D104 Registered to 4G network (EC20)
NET_MODE
Always OFF Others

NOTE

The indication of D102 and D104 varies in different modules. Please refer to related Hardware Design for
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4.2. Power Off UMTS&LTE Module

There are several ways to power off UMTS&LTE module.

One way is to execute AT command AT+QPOWD. It is the best and safest approach. It logs off the
network and saves data before shutdown.

The other way is to press down S302/S301, the module will be shut down.

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4.3. Reset UMTS&LTE Module

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the loss of information stored in the memory since the reset has been initialized.

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4.4.1. Communication via USB Interface

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1. Power on the UMTS or LTE module.
2. Connect EVB and PC with USB cable through USB interface, install USB driver from the Driver Disk.

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3. Configure AT Command Window, select correct port and operate the UMTS or LTE module via AT
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4.4.2. Communication via UART Interface

Install the USB-to-RS232 driver from the Driver Disk.

Connect the UART interface to PC with USB-to-RS232 converter cable.
Configure AT Command Window, set correct baud rate (such as 115200bps) and COM number
which can be checked by the Device Manager on PC.
Power on the UMTS or LTE module and operate the UMTS or LTE module via AT commands.

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4.5. Firmware Upgrade

UMTS&LTE module upgrades firmware via USB port by default, please follow the procedures below to
upgrade firmware.

1. Open the firmware upgrade tool “Qflash” in the PC and power on the UMTS/LTE module.
2. Click the “COM Port” dropdown list and select the USB DM port.
3. Click the “Load FW Files” button to choose the firmware document package.
4. Click the “Start” button to upgrade the firmware.

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5 EVB Accessories Assembly

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6 Appendix A Reference

Table 13: Terms and Abbreviations

Abbreviation Description

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LTE Long Term Evolution

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USIM Universal Subscriber Identity Module

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SIM Subscriber Identity Module

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