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FIBOCOM NL668-LA Series
Hardware Guide
Version: V1.0.9
Date: 2022-03-29

Table of Contents

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Summary

Introduction

Document Introduction

Overview of the NL668-LA hardware guide's content and purpose.

Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines for using the NL668-LA module to prevent hazards and damage.

Product Overview

Product Introduction

Introduces the NL668-LA series module and its applicability to various network formats.

Product Specification

Lists the technical specifications including operating frequency, data transmission, power, and temperature ranges.

Functional Diagram

Illustrates the module's main hardware features, covering baseband and RF components.

Evaluation Board

Describes the available development boards for the NL668-LA module to aid in debugging and usage.

Pin Description

Pin Assignment

Details the pin layout and numbering for the NL668-LA module's LCC and LGA packages.

Pin Function

Provides a comprehensive list of each pin's function, I/O type, and electrical characteristics.

Electrical Characteristics

Power

Defines the power interface pins (VBAT_RF, VBAT_BB, VDD_EXT, GND) of the NL668-LA module.

Power Supply

Explains the module's power supply requirements and presents a recommended power design circuit.

1.8 V Output

Describes the 1.8V output from the VDD_EXT pin, used for the module's internal digital circuits.

Power Consumption

Details the module's current consumption in different operating modes (power off, idle, sleep).

Functional Interface

Control Interface

Explains how to control module power (on/off) and reset operations using specific pins.

Network Status Indicate Interface

Describes how the module indicates its network status through indicator pins and light patterns.

(U)SIM Card Interface

Details the (U)SIM card interface, including support for different voltage levels and hot-plug functionality.

USB Interface

Covers the USB 2.0 interface, pin definitions, electrical characteristics, and PCB layout guidelines.

UART Interface

Describes the main and debug UART ports, their baud rates, and application scenarios, including level translation.

ADC Interface

Explains the two-channel Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) interface and its usage with AT commands.

PCM Interface

Details the Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) interface used for audio communication and its supported models.

Low Power Consumption

Airplane Mode

Explains how to enable airplane mode using hardware or AT commands.

Sleep Mode

Details various methods for the module to enter and exit low-power sleep modes via USB and UART.

RF Interface

Operating Bands

Lists the supported operating bands and frequency ranges for WCDMA, LTE FDD, and GSM.

Output Power

Specifies the output power levels for the module across different bands and modes.

Receive Sensitivity

Provides the receive sensitivity performance for WCDMA and LTE FDD across various bands.

GNSS Receiver

Details the specifications for the GNSS receiver, including TTFF, sensitivity, and positional accuracy.

Antenna Design

Covers antenna requirements, design considerations, and reference circuits for optimal performance.

Reliability

Limiting Voltage Range

Defines the absolute and operating voltage limits for the module's power and digital I/O interfaces.

Environment Temperature Range

Specifies the recommended operating, limited operating, and storage temperature ranges for the module.

Environmental Reliability Requirements

Outlines environmental test conditions such as temperature storage, shock, humidity, and vibration.

ESD Characteristics

Specifies the electrostatic discharge (ESD) allowable limits for various interfaces of the module.

Structure Specification

Product Appearance

Presents visual representations of the NL668-LA series module's physical appearance.

Structure Dimension

Provides the precise mechanical dimensions of the module in millimeters.

PCB Soldering Pad and Stencil Design

Refers to external documentation for detailed PCB soldering and stencil design guidelines.

SMT

Points to external documentation for Surface Mount Technology (SMT) process parameters and requirements.

Carrier and storage

Directs users to external documentation for guidelines on carrier and storage procedures.

Regulatory

CE Conformance information

Details the CE conformance and compliance with EU directives for the device.

Terms and Acronyms

Related Documents

Lists supplementary documents and user guides relevant to the NL668-LA module.

Reference Standards

Lists industry standards (e.g., 3GPP) that the product design adheres to.

Summary

Introduction

Document Introduction

Overview of the NL668-LA hardware guide's content and purpose.

Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines for using the NL668-LA module to prevent hazards and damage.

Product Overview

Product Introduction

Introduces the NL668-LA series module and its applicability to various network formats.

Product Specification

Lists the technical specifications including operating frequency, data transmission, power, and temperature ranges.

Functional Diagram

Illustrates the module's main hardware features, covering baseband and RF components.

Evaluation Board

Describes the available development boards for the NL668-LA module to aid in debugging and usage.

Pin Description

Pin Assignment

Details the pin layout and numbering for the NL668-LA module's LCC and LGA packages.

Pin Function

Provides a comprehensive list of each pin's function, I/O type, and electrical characteristics.

Electrical Characteristics

Power

Defines the power interface pins (VBAT_RF, VBAT_BB, VDD_EXT, GND) of the NL668-LA module.

Power Supply

Explains the module's power supply requirements and presents a recommended power design circuit.

1.8 V Output

Describes the 1.8V output from the VDD_EXT pin, used for the module's internal digital circuits.

Power Consumption

Details the module's current consumption in different operating modes (power off, idle, sleep).

Functional Interface

Control Interface

Explains how to control module power (on/off) and reset operations using specific pins.

Network Status Indicate Interface

Describes how the module indicates its network status through indicator pins and light patterns.

(U)SIM Card Interface

Details the (U)SIM card interface, including support for different voltage levels and hot-plug functionality.

USB Interface

Covers the USB 2.0 interface, pin definitions, electrical characteristics, and PCB layout guidelines.

UART Interface

Describes the main and debug UART ports, their baud rates, and application scenarios, including level translation.

ADC Interface

Explains the two-channel Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) interface and its usage with AT commands.

PCM Interface

Details the Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) interface used for audio communication and its supported models.

Low Power Consumption

Airplane Mode

Explains how to enable airplane mode using hardware or AT commands.

Sleep Mode

Details various methods for the module to enter and exit low-power sleep modes via USB and UART.

RF Interface

Operating Bands

Lists the supported operating bands and frequency ranges for WCDMA, LTE FDD, and GSM.

Output Power

Specifies the output power levels for the module across different bands and modes.

Receive Sensitivity

Provides the receive sensitivity performance for WCDMA and LTE FDD across various bands.

GNSS Receiver

Details the specifications for the GNSS receiver, including TTFF, sensitivity, and positional accuracy.

Antenna Design

Covers antenna requirements, design considerations, and reference circuits for optimal performance.

Reliability

Limiting Voltage Range

Defines the absolute and operating voltage limits for the module's power and digital I/O interfaces.

Environment Temperature Range

Specifies the recommended operating, limited operating, and storage temperature ranges for the module.

Environmental Reliability Requirements

Outlines environmental test conditions such as temperature storage, shock, humidity, and vibration.

ESD Characteristics

Specifies the electrostatic discharge (ESD) allowable limits for various interfaces of the module.

Structure Specification

Product Appearance

Presents visual representations of the NL668-LA series module's physical appearance.

Structure Dimension

Provides the precise mechanical dimensions of the module in millimeters.

PCB Soldering Pad and Stencil Design

Refers to external documentation for detailed PCB soldering and stencil design guidelines.

SMT

Points to external documentation for Surface Mount Technology (SMT) process parameters and requirements.

Carrier and storage

Directs users to external documentation for guidelines on carrier and storage procedures.

Regulatory

CE Conformance information

Details the CE conformance and compliance with EU directives for the device.

Terms and Acronyms

Related Documents

Lists supplementary documents and user guides relevant to the NL668-LA module.

Reference Standards

Lists industry standards (e.g., 3GPP) that the product design adheres to.

Fibocom NL668-LA Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFibocom
ModelNL668-LA Series
CategoryWireless modules
LanguageEnglish

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