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Smart LTE Module Series
SC20 Hardware Design
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UART1 provides 1.8V logic level. A level translator should be used if customers’ application is equipped
with a 3.3V UART interface. A level translator TXS0104PWR provided by Texas Instruments is
recommended. The following figure shows the reference design.
Figure 15: Reference Circuit with Level Translator Chip (for UART1)
The following figure is an example of connection between SC20 and PC. A voltage level translator and a
RS-232 level translator chip are also recommended to be added between the module and PC, as these
two UART interfaces do not support the RS-232 level, while support the 1.8V CMOS level only.
Figure 16: RS232 Level Match Circuit (for UART1)
UART2 is similar to UART1. Please refer to UART1 reference circuit designs for UART2’s.
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