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Quectel EP06 Series User Manual

Quectel EP06 Series
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EP06 Series
Hardware Design
LTE-A Module Series
Version: 1.3
Date: 2020-08-08
Status: Released
www.quectel.com
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Quectel EP06 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandQuectel
ModelEP06 Series
CategoryControl Unit
LanguageEnglish

Summary

About the Document

Revision History

Details of changes made in different versions of the EP06 Series Hardware Design document.

Introduction

Safety Information

Safety precautions to be observed during all phases of operation, usage, service, or repair of cellular terminals.

Product Concept

General Description

Overview of the EP06 series modules, their capabilities, and variants like EP06-E and EP06-A.

Key Features

Detailed features of the EP06 series, including interfaces, power, LTE, UMTS, and SMS capabilities.

Functional Diagram

Block diagram illustrating the internal architecture and components of the EP06 series module.

Evaluation Board

Information on the Quectel evaluation board and peripherals for developing applications with the module.

Application Interfaces

Pin Assignment

Diagram showing the pin layout of the EP06 series module and antenna connectors.

Pin Description

Definition and description of the module's I/O parameters and pin functions.

Power Supply

Details on VCC pins, ground pins, and the reference design for the power supply.

(U)SIM Interfaces

Information on (U)SIM interface circuitry, supported card types, and pin definitions.

USB Interface

Description of the USB 3.0/2.0 interface, its uses, and pin definitions.

PCM and I2C Interfaces

Details on Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) and I2C interfaces for audio communication.

Control and Indicator Signals

Pin definitions and behavior of control and indicator signals like WAKE_N, RESET_N, and WWAN_LED_N.

Tunable Antenna Control Interface

Signals used for tunable antenna control and their pin definitions.

GNSS Receiver

General Description

Overview of the integrated GNSS solution, supported systems, and protocol.

GNSS Performance

Table detailing GNSS performance metrics like sensitivity, TTFF, and accuracy.

Layout Guidelines

Recommendations for PCB layout to ensure optimal GNSS performance and signal integrity.

Antenna Connection

Main/Rx-diversity Antenna Connectors

Description of the main and Rx-diversity antenna connectors, including impedance.

Operating Frequency

Lists the operating frequency bands for EP06-E and EP06-A variants.

GNSS Antenna Connector

Details of the GNSS antenna connector and its frequency specifications.

Antenna Connectors and Mating Plugs

Dimensions of antenna connectors and recommended mating plugs.

Antenna Requirements

Requirements for GNSS, WCDMA, and LTE antennas, including frequency and VSWR.

Electrical, Reliability and Radio Characteristics

General Description

Overview of electrical and radio characteristics covered in the chapter.

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Maximum ratings for power supply and voltage on digital pins of the module.

Power Supply Requirements

Details on typical input voltage, current, and power supply requirements for the module.

RF Characteristics

RF output power and receiving sensitivity data for EP06-E and EP06-A.

Operating and Storage Temperatures

Specifies the operating and storage temperature ranges for the module.

Electrostatic Discharge

Module's susceptibility to ESD and required handling precautions.

Current Consumption

Detailed current consumption values for EP06-E and EP06-A under various conditions.

Thermal Consideration

Principles and designs for managing module heat dissipation and ensuring thermal performance.

Mechanical Dimensions

Mechanical Dimensions

Detailed physical dimensions of the EP06 series module, measured in millimeters.

Standard Dimensions of Mini PCI Express

Standard dimensions for the Mini PCI Express form factor used by the module.

Top and Bottom Views

Illustrations showing the top and bottom views of the EP06 series module.

Packaging

Information on how the module is packaged, including tray contents and minimum package size.

Appendix A References

Related Documents

List of related documents and their remarks for further information.

Terms and Abbreviations

Definitions of terms and abbreviations used throughout the manual.

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