5G-M2 EVB User Guide 5G Module Series Version: 1.
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5G Module Series Safety Information The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, such as usage, service or repair of any cellular terminal or mobile incorporating the module. Manufacturers of the cellular terminal should notify users and operating personnel of the following safety information by incorporating these guidelines into all manuals of the product. Otherwise, Quectel assumes no liability for customers’ failure to comply with these precautions.
G Module Series About the Document Revision History Version Date Author Description - 2021-10-11 Royd WEI Creation of the document 1.
5G Module Series Contents Safety Information ...................................................................................................................................... 3 About the Document .................................................................................................................................. 4 Contents ...................................................................................................................................................... 5 Table Index ...
5G Module Series Table Index Table 1: Special Mark................................................................................................................................... 8 Table 2: Key Features of 5G-M2 EVB ......................................................................................................... 9 Table 3: Interfaces and Components of the EVB ...................................................................................... 11 Table 4: Accessory List ........................
5G Module Series Figure Index Figure 1: Top View and Component Placement of the EVB...................................................................... 10 Figure 2: 5G-M2 EVB Kit Accessories ....................................................................................................... 12 Figure 3: EVB Power Supply Block Diagram ............................................................................................. 14 Figure 4: EVB Power Supply Interfaces (J0202/J0601) .....................
5G Module Series 1 Introduction This document describes how to use the 5G-M2 EVB, which is an assistant tool for engineers to develop and test Quectel’s RM500Q series, RM502Q series, and RM505Q-AE modules. 1.1.
5G Module Series 2 General Overview Quectel provides the 5G-M2 EVB to engineers to develop applications, and test these basic functionalities of RM500Q series, RM502Q series, and RM505Q-AE modules. 2.1. Key Features Table 2: Key Features of 5G-M2 EVB Function Description Power Supply Typical power supply: ⚫ Power jack: 5 V / 3 A ⚫ USB Type-C: 5 V M.2 Interface Standard PCI Express M.2 interface (U)SIM ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ (U)SIM1 and (U)SIM2 interfaces (U)SIM card insertion detection Class B (3.
5G Module Series S0102 S0101 S0201 2.2. Top View and Component Placement D0107 S0301 D0108 VCC GND U0202 ANT0 Power Supply S1101 U0203 U0207 DC-DC Converter USB Micro-B ANT1 J0101 USB Type-C 5G M.
5G Module Series Table 3: Interfaces and Components of the EVB Function RefDes Description J0202 ⚫ ⚫ The power jack on the EVB Typical supply voltage: 5 V / 3 A J0601 ⚫ ⚫ USB Type-C interface Typical supply voltage: 5 V M.2 Interface J0101 Standard PCI Express M.2 interface USB J0601 ⚫ ⚫ J0901 USB Micro-B used to convert debug UART to USB 2.0 signal J0902 Used to connect module’s DBG_TXD and DBG_RXD to the EVB J0701 ⚫ ⚫ (U)SIM1 interface: Class B (3.0 V) and Class C (1.
5G Module Series 2.3.
5G Module Series Antennas Sub-6 GHz antennas 6 USB Flash Disk 8 GB USB flash disk 1 Earphone 3.5 mm earphone 1 ALC5686 TE-A Codec module 1 RTL8111H TE-A Ethernet module 1 Soft Silicone Pad Thermal conductive pad 1 Heatsink 60 mm × 60 mm black anodized heatsink 1 Instruction sheet A sheet of paper giving instructions for EVB connection, details of EVB accessories, etc.
5G Module Series 3 Interface Application This chapter describes the following hardware interfaces of 5G-M2 EVB: ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Power supply (J0202/J0601) Switches, button and status indicators M.2 interface (J0101) USB Type-C interface (J0601) USB-TO-UART interface (J0901/J0902) (U)SIM interfaces (J0701/J0702) Audio interfaces (J0801/J0802/J0803) PCIe interface to WLAN/Ethernet Module (J0501/J0502) Antenna interfaces Test points 3.1.
5G Module Series J0202 5V Power Supply J0601 USB Power Supply Figure 4: EVB Power Supply Interfaces (J0202/J0601) 3.2. Switches, Button and Status Indicators The EVB provides four switches (S0101/S0201/S0301/S1101), one button (S0102), and two indicators (D0107/D0108), as shown in the following figure.
5G Module Series Table 5: Description of Switches, Button and Status Indicators RefDes Function Description S0201 Used to power on/off the EVB and module S0101 Used to turn on/off the module S0102 Used to reset the module S0301.1 ⚫ ⚫ LOW: the module’s Pin 38 and 68 1 are connected to J0803 SLIC TE-A HIGH: the module’s Pin 38 and 68 1 are connected to J0803 CODEC TE-A S0301.
5G Module Series J0101 5G M.2 Module Figure 6: M.2 Connector of the EVB 3.4. USB Type-C Interface (J0601) The EVB provides a USB 2.0&3.0 Type-C interface (J0601) for the connection with a host. J0601 can be used for data transmission. Also, it can be used as power supply interface to power on the EVB.
5G Module Series J0601 J0101 USB_SS_TX_P USB_SS_TX_P U0601 USB_SS_TX_M USB_SS_TX_M HD3SS3220 USB_SS_RX_P USB_SS_RX_P USB_SS_RX_M USB_SS_RX_M USB_DM USB_DP 0Ω USB_DM 0Ω USB_DP TP0101(DP) TP0102(DM) USB Type-C M.2 Module TP0605(GND) Figure 8: Block Diagram of Connections Between the Module and the USB Type-C Interface 3.5. USB-TO-UART Interface (J0901/J0902) The EVB provides a USB-TO-UART interface (J0901/J0902).
5G Module Series 3.6. (U)SIM Interfaces (J0701/J0702) The EVB has two 8-pin push-push type Micro (U)SIM card connectors (J0701/J0702), which can be used for applicable modules. CD J0701 USIM1 Interface C4 C8 C3 C7 C2 C6 C1 C5 C4 C8 C3 C7 C2 C6 C1 C5 CD J0702 USIM2 Interface Figure 10: Pin Assignments of (U)SIM Interfaces (J0701/J0702) Table 6: Pin Definition of J0701/J0702 Pin No.
5G Module Series 3.7. Audio Interfaces (J0801/J0802/J0803) The EVB provides one digital audio codec board connector (J0803), two analog audio connectors (J0801/J0802). This chapter gives a detailed introduction on these audio interfaces. 2 4 6 J0803 J0801 Earphone Interface 1 3 5 CODEC/SLIC J0802 Handset Interface Figure 11: Audio Interfaces of the EVB (J0801/J0802/J0803) 3.7.1. Digital Audio Interface (J0803) The EVB supports external digital audio codec ALC5686 or SLIC LE9643.
5G Module Series M.2 Module BTB CON LE9643 SPI_CS SPI_CLK SPI_MOSI SPI_MISO INT# RST# CS# DCLK DIN DOUT INT# RST# PCM_CLK PCM_SYNC PCM_DOUT PCM_DIN PCLK FS DRA DXA J0101 J0803 Figure 13: Block Diagram of the Connection Between the SLIC TE-A and the Module 3.7.2. Analog Audio Interfaces (J0801/J0802) 3.7.2.1. Earphone Interface (J0801) The audio interface J0801 is designed for earphones. A schematic of the interface is shown by the following figure.
5G Module Series The table below illustrates the pin assignment and definition of the earphone connector. Table 7: Pin Definition of Earphone Interface (J0801) Pin No. Pin Name Description 1 MIC Microphone analog input 2 AGND Analog ground 3 SPK_R Right channel of stereo audio output 4 SPK_L Left channel of stereo audio output 5, 6 NC Not connected The following figure shows a reference design for the audio plug which matches the earphone connector on the EVB.
5G Module Series 3.7.2.2. Handset Interface (J0802) The audio interface J0802 is designed for handsets. A schematic of the interface is shown below. AGND AGND NM_33pF NM_10pF NM_33pF 10 pF 33 pF NM_10pF J0803 ESD J0802 0R Codec ALC5686 ESD MICP MICN 4 1 SPKP SPKN 3 2 ESD ESD 10 pF 33 pF 10 pF 33 pF 10 pF 33 pF BTB CON AGND AGND Figure 16: Schematic of Handset Interface (J0802) 3.
5G Module Series The EVB supports AF50T TE-A and RTL8111H/RTL8125 TE-A. The TE-A is connected to the EVB via BTB connectors J0501 and J0502. The connectors allow engineers to easily test the WLAN and Ethernet function of the module. The connection and function verification steps for Ethernet are shown below: 7 1 S0301.4=PCIE_SEL=H +5 V Power In 6 RM500Q-GL 5G M.
5G Module Series 3. Insert the RTL8111H TE-A into the BTB connector (J0501, J0502). 4. Connect the EVB and PC with an Ethernet cable. 5. Insert a Micro-SIM card into the USIM1 connector (J0701). 6. Connect the AC-DC power adapter (5 V/ 3 A) between an AC power source and the power jack (J0202). 7. Switch S0201 to PWR_ON side and S0101 to PWRKEY_ON side to power on the whole EVB and turn on the module. 8. Until the green LED on RTL8111H TE-A blinks, it shows that the Ethernet PHY works normally. 3.9.
5G Module Series Table 8: Description of Test Points RefDes Pin Name 3 Description J0102.1 GND Ground J0102.2 VCC M.2 module (Pin 2, 4, 70, 72, 74) power supply J1101.1 GND Ground J1101.2 PWR_5V0 5 V power supply J1101.3 PWR_3V8 3.8 V power supply of DC-DC U0202 J1101.4 PWR_3V3 3.3 V power supply of DC-DC U0203 J1101.5 PWR_1V8 1.8 V power supply of DC-DC U0207 J1104.1 GND Ground J1104.2 PWR_1V95 1.95 V power supply of DC-DC U0206 J1104.3 PWR_1V35 1.
5G Module Series J1103.6 RFFE_VIO_1V8 M.2 module Pin 65, a 1.8 V power output usually* J1103.7 FULL_CARD_POW ER_OFF# M.2 module Pin 6, used to turn on/off the module J1103.8 GPS_PPS M.2 module Pin 56, depend on the pin function of module J1103.9 W_DISABLE2# M.2 module Pin 26, GNSS disable control signal J1103.10 W_DISABLE1# M.
5G Module Series 4 Operation Procedures This chapter introduces how to use the EVB for the testing and evaluation of the applicable modules. NOTE Please note that all EVB kit accessories and the applicable module should be assembled BEFORE the EVB is powered on to avoid any damages. 4.1. Turn On the Module 1. Run the USB flash disk on the PC to install the corresponding USB driver. For details about the USB driver installation, refer to document [1]. 2. Insert the applicable M.2 module to the EVB M.
5G Module Series 4.2. Communication via USB 1. Turn on the module according to the procedure in Chapter 4.1. 2. Install and then open the communication tool QCOM provided by Quectel. 3. Select correct “COM Port” (the port number of USB AT Port, e.g., “COM24” as exemplified in Figure 20) and “Baudrate” (such as 115200 bps), and then click “Open Port”. For more details about the usage of QCOM, refer to document [2]. Figure 21: COM Port and Baudrate Configurations 4.
5G Module Series 4.3. Firmware Upgrade The firmware of the module is upgraded via a USB port by default, please follow the procedures below to upgrade the firmware. 1. Power on the module according to the procedures in Chapter 4.1. 2. Install and open the firmware upgrade tool QFlash provided by Quectel on the PC. 3. Click the “COM Port” dropdown list and select the port number corresponding to “Quectel USB DM port” in the Device Manager (e.g.
5G Module Series 4.4. Reset the Module Press the RESET button (S0102) to reset the module. But the reset option is only used in case of emergency. For example, the software does not respond for more than 5 s due to some serious problems. NOTE Pressing the RESET button (i.e., triggering the RESET# signal) will lead to loss of all data in the modem and removal of system drivers. It will also disconnect the modem from the network. 4.5. Turn Off the Module There are two methods to turn off the module.
5G Module Series 4.6. Current Consumption Test The EVB can also be used to test the current consumption of the module after being modified and operated by the following steps. 2 R0145 R0146 4 1 RM500Q-GL 5G M.2 Module 5 3 Figure 24: Modifications and Configurations for Current Consumption 1. Disconnect or remove R0145 and R0146. 2. Set the power switch (S0201) to the PWR_ON or PWR_OFF side, and set PWRKEY (S0101) to the ON side.
5G Module Series 5 Appendix References Table 9: Related Documents Document Name [1] Quectel_LTE&5G_Windows_USB_Driver_Installation_Guide [2] Quectel_QCOM_User_Guide [3] Quectel_RG50xQ&RM5xxQ_Series_AT_Commands_Manual [4] Quectel_QFlash_User_Guide Table 10: Terms and Abbreviations Abbreviation Description BTB Board to Board DI Digital Input DO Digital Output EVB Evaluation Board GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System I/O Input/Output LED Light Emitting Diode WLAN Wireless Local Area Net
5G Module Series PC Personal Computer PCB Printed Circuit Board PCIe Peripheral Component Interconnect Express PO Power Output RefDes Reference Designator RF Radio Frequency UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter USB Universal Serial Bus (U)SIM (Universal) Subscriber Identity Module 5G-M2_EVB_User_Guide 34 / 34
