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Quectel EG91-NAXD User Manual

Quectel EG91-NAXD
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EG91 Series
Hardware Design
LTE Standard Module Series
Version: 1.9
Date: 2020-09-03
Status: Preliminary
www.quectel.com

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Quectel EG91-NAXD Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandQuectel
ModelEG91-NAXD
CategoryControl Unit
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1 Introduction

1.1. FCC Certification Requirements

Details FCC certification requirements and conditions for mobile devices.

1.2. Safety Information

Provides safety precautions for operating, service, and repair of EG91 series modules.

2 Product Concept

2.1. General Description

Overview of EG91 series module, its variants, and frequency bands supported.

2.2. Key Features

Details the key features of the EG91 series module, including power supply and transmitting power.

2.3. Functional Diagram

Presents a block diagram of the EG91 series module illustrating its major functional parts.

2.4. Evaluation Board

Describes the evaluation tools provided by Quectel for EG91 series module testing.

3 Application Interfaces

3.1. General Description

Describes the EG91 series module's pads and sub-interfaces like power, SIM, USB, UART.

3.2. Pin Assignment

Illustrates the pin assignment of the EG91 series module with a top view diagram.

3.3. Pin Description

Details the pin definition and description of EG91 series module pins.

3.4. Operating Modes

Briefly outlines the operating modes of the EG91 series module.

3.5. Power Saving

Explains how EG91 series module reduces current consumption during sleep mode.

3.6. Power Supply

Describes power supply pins, ratings, voltage drop, and reference designs.

3.7. Power-on/off Scenarios

Details how to turn on/off the module using PWRKEY or AT commands.

3.8. Reset the Module

Describes how to reset the EG91 module using the RESET_N pin and its reference circuit.

3.9. (U)SIM Interfaces

Details the two (U)SIM interfaces and their support for 1.8V and 3.0V SIM cards.

3.10. USB Interface

Covers the integrated USB interface, its specifications, and pin definition.

3.11. UART Interfaces

Describes the two UART interfaces (main and debug) and their features.

3.12. PCM and I2C Interfaces

Explains the PCM digital interface for audio and the I2C interface.

3.13. SPI Interface

Details the SPI interface, acting as master only, for communication with peripherals.

3.14. Network Status Indication

Describes the NETLIGHT pin for network status indication and its logic level changes.

3.15. STATUS

Explains the STATUS pin as an operation status indicator for the module.

3.16. ADC Interface

Details the ADC interface and how to read voltage values on the ADC0 pin.

3.17. Behaviors of RI

Describes the behavior of the RI pin and how it can be configured.

3.18. USB_BOOT Interface

Explains the USB_BOOT pin for entering emergency download mode for firmware upgrade.

4 GNSS Receiver

4.1. General Description

Introduces the integrated GNSS solution supporting GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS.

4.2. GNSS Performance

Presents GNSS performance metrics like sensitivity and TTFF.

4.3. Layout Guidelines

Provides layout guidelines for optimal GNSS antenna and circuit design.

5 Antenna Interfaces

5.1. Main/Rx-diversity Antenna Interfaces

Details the pin definition and operating frequencies for main and Rx-diversity antennas.

5.1.3. Reference Design of RF Antenna Interface

Shows a reference design for ANT_MAIN and ANT_DIV antenna pads with matching circuits.

5.1.4. Reference Design of RF Layout

Provides reference designs for microstrip and coplanar waveguide RF layout.

5.2. GNSS Antenna Interface

Details the pin definition and frequency specification for the GNSS antenna interface.

5.3. Antenna Installation

Lists requirements and recommends connectors for antenna installation.

6 Electrical, Reliability and Radio Characteristics

6.1. Absolute Maximum Ratings

Lists the absolute maximum ratings for power supply and voltage on module pins.

6.2. Power Supply Ratings

Details the power supply ratings for VBAT_BB and VBAT_RF pins.

6.3. Operation and Storage Temperatures

Specifies the operation, extended, and storage temperature ranges for the module.

6.4. Current Consumption

Presents current consumption values for EG91 series modules across various states.

6.6. RF Receiving Sensitivity

Shows conducted RF receiving sensitivity for EG91 series modules across frequencies.

6.7. Electrostatic Discharge

Details the module's electrostatic discharge characteristics and handling precautions.

6.8. Thermal Consideration

Provides principles for thermal consideration and heatsink design for optimal performance.

7 Mechanical Dimensions

7.1. Mechanical Dimensions of the Module

Describes the mechanical dimensions of the EG91 module, including top and side views.

7.2. Recommended Footprint

Provides the recommended footprint for the EG91 series module on the PCB.

7.3. Top and Bottom Views of the Module

Shows the top and bottom views of the EG91 module for identification.

8 Storage, Manufacturing and Packaging

8.1. Storage

Details storage requirements, conditions, and floor life for the module.

8.2. Manufacturing and Soldering

Covers manufacturing processes like solder paste application and recommended reflow profiles.

8.3. Packaging

Describes the vacuum-sealed bag packaging, reel dimensions, and tape details.

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