User Manual User Manual Project Name: IMQ5 Module Author: Wistron NeWeb Corporation Revision: 0.
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User Manual Contents Contact Information................................................................................................................. 2 Revision History........................................................................................................................ 2 Contents.................................................................................................................................... 4 1. Introduction..........................................................
User Manual 3.2.5. GNSS receiver specifications....................................................................... 16 4. Software Interface.............................................................................................................. 16 4.1. Support tools.......................................................................................................... 16 4.2. USB interface..........................................................................................................
User Manual 1. Introduction The WNC IMQ5 module includes the Qualcomm MDM9205 Cat. M1 baseband, a complete LTE RF front-end, memory, and required circuitry to fulfill requirements of 3GPP E-UTRA (Long Term Evolution - LTE, Rel-14 specifications). The IMQ5 module provides a variety of interfaces including USB, SPI, UART, GPIO, PCM, I2C, and USIM. 1.1. RF band support This section lists the main features and functions that the IMQ5 module supports. Table 1-1 specifies wireless technologies supported.
User Manual LwM2M, FOTA SMS over NAS Interfaces HS USB 2.0 with integrated PHY Dual UART interfaces (4 bit and 2 bit) for data transfer and diagnostic tools I2C/SPI interface USIM interface GPIOs ADC PCM/I2S 1.3. Architecture The architecture of the IMQ5 is presented in Figure 1-1 as an LGA function block diagram. Figure 1-1.
User Manual 1.4. Connection Interface The IMQ5 module is LGA device. All electrical and mechanical connections are made through the 80 pads on the bottom side of a PCB. 1.5. Environmental Specifications and Certifications 1.5.1. Environmental Specifications The environmental specifications for both operating and storage conditions are defined in the Table below.
User Manual 2. Pin Definitions 2.1. LGA Module Pin Diagram The IMQ5 LGA module pin layout is illustrated below.
User Manual Figure 2-1. LGA pad diagram (top view) 2.2. LGA Module Pin Definitions A complete list with related details for the module pinout are listed in the Table below: Pin No. Pin definition/type □ Normal Voltage Level (V) Min. Typ. Max. 13 GND - 0 - 14 GND - 0 - 15 RF_1(LTE TRX) - - - 16 GND - 0 - 17 GND - 0 - 18 GND - 0 - 19 GND - 0 - 20 GND - 0 - 21 RF_2(ANSS) - - - 22 GND - 0 - 23 GND - 0 - 24 GND - 0 - 37 VCC1 2.85 3.8 4.
User Manual □ Normal 41 VCC5 2.85 3.8 4.5 42 VCC6 2.85 3.8 4.5 43 NC - - - 44 GND - 0 - 45 GND - 0 - 46 PCM_SYNC/GPIO46 1.7 1.8 1.9 47 PCM_DIN/GPIO47 1.7 1.8 1.9 48 PCM_DOUT/GPIO48 1.7 1.8 1.9 49 PCM_CLK/GPIO49 1.7 1.8 1.9 50 GND - 0 - 51 GND - 0 - 52 GPIO01 1.7 1.8 1.9 53 GPIO02 1.7 1.8 1.9 86 USB_Dp - Note6 - 87 USB Detect 1.7 1.8 1.9 88 USB_Dn - Note6 - 89 UART2_RTS 1.7 1.8 1.9 90 NC - - - 91 UART2_CTS 1.7 1.
User Manual □ Normal 96 UART2_RX 1.7 1.8 1.9 97 UART0_RTS 1.7 1.8 1.9 130 GPIO06/vGPIO Data In/AUX_ADC1 1.7 1.8 1.9 131 GPIO07/vGPIO Clock/AUX_ADC2 1.7 1.8 1.9 132 GNSS_EN/GPIO08 1.7 1.8 1.9 133 UIM_VCC/1.8V 1.7 1.8 1.9 134 UIM DATA 1.7 1.8 1.9 135 UIM CLK 1.7 1.8 1.9 136 UIM RESET 1.7 1.8 1.9 137 UIM DETECT 1.7 1.8 1.9 138 RFFE3_CLK/GPIO138 1.7 1.8 1.9 139 GND - 0 - 140 RFFE3_DATA/GPIO140 1.7 1.8 1.9 141 WWAN_STATE 1.7 1.8 1.
User Manual 212 GND - 0 - 213 GND - 0 - 214 GND - 0 - 215 GND - 0 - 216 GND - 0 - 217 GND - 0 - 218 GND - 0 - 219 GND - 0 - 220 PS_HOLD 1.7 1.8 1.9 221 Force usb boot 1.7 1.8 1.9 222 UART1_RX (UART 1) 1.7 1.8 1.9 223 UART1_TX (UART 1) 1.7 1.8 1.9 Table 2-1.
User Manual 3. Electrical Specifications 3.1. Power supply The IMQ5 module receives and supplies power with the following potentials: Direction Vmin Typical Vmax Power (37–42) In 2.85 V 3.8 V 4.5 V VREF Out 1.71 V 1.8 V 1.89 V UIM_VCC Out 1.71 V 1.8 V 1.89 V Table 3-1.
User Manual 3.2. RF Specifications 3.2.1. Band support LTE CAT M1 Uplink (MHz) Downlink (MHz) LTE Band 2 1,850–1,910 1,930–1,990 LTE Band 4 1,710–1,755 2,110–2,155 LTE Band 12 699–716 729–746 LTE Band 13 777-787 746-756 LTE Band 25 1,850–1,915 1,930–1,995 LTE Band 26 814-849 859-894 Table 3-2. Band support 3.2.2. Bandwidth support Band Bandwidth 1.
User Manual 3.2.3. RF transmit specifications LTE CATM1 band Items Parameter Unit Min. Typ. Max. LTE Band 2 Max. TX Power 10 MHz 4 RBs/QPSK dBm 17.3 20 22.7 LTE Band 4 Max. TX Power 10 MHz 4 RBs/QPSK dBm 17.3 20 22.7 LTE Band 12 Max. TX Power 10 MHz 4 RBs/QPSK dBm 17.3 20 22.7 LTE Band 13 Max. TX Power 10 MHz 4 RBs/QPSK dBm 17.3 20 22.7 LTE Band 25 Max. TX Power 10 MHz 4 RBs/QPSK dBm 17.3 20 22.7 LTE Band 26 Max. TX Power 10 MHz 4 RBs/QPSK dBm 17.3 20 22.7 Table 3-4.
User Manual 3.2.5. GNSS receiver specifications One GNSS SAW filter, LNA need to be used between the module and antenna. in 4. Software Interface 4.1. Support tools The IMQ5 module is compatible with the following support tools: WNC IMQ5 Connection Manager (WNCCM) (TBD) 4.2. USB interface The IMQ5 module supports 3GPP’s standard AT commands and proprietary AT commands. 5. Mechanical 5.1. PCBA Form Factor The IMQ5 module has the same dimensions as the PCBA: 15.5 mm (typ.) × 15.5 mm (typ.) × 2.
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User Manual 6. Design Guide 6.1. Power supply The LTE module power input is VCC. The internal power chipset will transform VCC to other power levels. Power Pin Name Pads Description VCC VCC1 to VCC6 Nos. 37 to 42 Main Power Supply Table 6-1. Voltage Level (V) Min. Typ. Max. 2.85 3.8 4.5 Power supply voltage level The IMQ5 module includes an integrated power manager that enables single and direct voltage supply from the battery and reduces the overall bill of materials.
User Manual Net Name Current Value VCC(1–3) total 1A VCC(4–6) total 1A UIM_VCC 150 mA VREF 300 mA 6.2. RF connection The IMQ5 module has three RF pads; developers must connect them via 50 Ω traces to the main board. RF_1(LTE TRX) (Pin15) – LTE RX/TX path RF_2(ANSS) (Pin21) – GNSS path We recommend that no grounds are present under the surface of RF pads in the layout. Details are included below.
User Manual Figure 6-1. RF pad layout suggestion The characteristic impedance depends on the dielectric of PCB, the track width and the ground plane spacing. Microstrip type is required. The detail simulation as below.
User Manual The RF trace of the test board which was used in the FCC test is defined as below.
User Manual 6.3. Reflow This section details the recommended reflow profile when the module is mounted onto other boards. Temp. Region 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Upper temp. region 160 170 180 180 180 205 225 230 240 250 245 Lower temp.
User Manual PWI = 48% U10-1 T1-2 J3-3 U42-4 Temp. Difference Preheat from 140–190°C 81.48 81.13 81.94 79.07 –34% –36% –32% –48% 46.91 49.26 53.50 48.18 -31% -7% 35% –18% 240.40 241.34 241.84 241.32 4% 13% 18% 13% 81.18 82.95 87.61 81.24 -15% -8% 10% –15% 2.87 Melt-out Time/230°C 6.59 Max Temp 1.44 Total Time/217°C □ Normal □ Internal Use Confidential □ Restricted Confidential 6.
User Manual Gradient1 (100–150°C) 1.88 1.91 1.87 1.86 25% 28% 25% 24% 0.05 Process limit: Solder Paste Lead-free Profile feature Min. Max. Unit 0 3 °C/S Preheat time from 140 °C to 190 °C 70 105 S Time maintained above 230 °C 40 60 S Peak package body temperature 230 250 °C Time maintained above 217 °C 60 110 S Gradient1 (Target = 1.
User Manual 7. Labeling and Packaging 7.1. Labeling Figure7-1 is a drawing showing a label for the IMQ5 module. Figure 7-1. Label drawing 7.2. Packaging Tape-and-Reel Package Modules are delivered in tape-and-reel based on MPQ (1000 pcs./reel).4 reel/carton.
User Manual □ Normal □ Internal Use Confidential Figure 7-2. Packaging--tape Figure 7-3.
User Manual Single Package for Samples 50 pcs./box; no vacuum packaging; must be baked for at least eight hours at 85 °C before SMT. Figure 7-4. 7.3. Packaging—carton MSL level The IMQ5 module has an MSL level of 3.
User Manual 8. Safety Recommendation Be sure the use of this product is allowed in the country and in the environment required.
User Manual FCC Statement: FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
User Manual interference that may cause undesired operation. LABEL OF THE END PRODUCT The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following " Contains TX FCC ID: NKRIMQ5 ".
User Manual IC Statement: CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B) Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices This device complies with Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Canada, avis d'Industry Canada (IC) Cet appareil est conforme avec Industrie Canada exemptes de licence RSS standard(s).
User Manual the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device. Cet émetteur radio IC: 4441A-IMQ5 a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antennes énumérés ci-dessous avec le gain maximal admissible et impédance d'antenne requise pour chaque type d'antenne indiqué.
User Manual L'intégrateur OEM doit être conscient de ne pas fournir des informations à l'utilisateur final quant à la façon d'installer ou de supprimer ce module RF dans le manuel de l'utilisateur du produit final qui intègre ce module. Le manuel de l'utilisateur final doit inclure toutes les informations réglementaires requises et avertissements comme indiqué dans ce manuel.
User Manual Initialisms Table 1.
User Manual □ Normal SMA Surface Mount Antenna SPI Serial Peripheral Interface UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter UIM User Identity Module USB Universal Serial Bus Vref Voltage reference WNC Wistron NeWeb Corporation RFU Reserved For Future Use □ Internal Use Confidential □ Restricted Confidential 38 / 38
