LTE-A Module  Series 
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A simple level shifter based on diodes is used on W_DISABLE1# pin and W_DISABLE2# pin which are 
pulled up to a 1.8 V voltage in the module, as shown in the following figure. So, the control signals (GPIO) 
of the host device could be a 1.8 V or 3.3 V voltage level and pull-up resistor is not needed on the host 
side. These two signals are active low, and a reference circuit is shown below. 
Host Module
W_DISABLE2#
W_DISABLE1#
BB
GPIO
GPIO
26
8
VDD 1.8 V
Note:
Host’s GPIO could be a 1.8 V or 3.3 V voltage level.
R2
10K
R1
10K
VCC_IO_HOST
R4
10K
R3
10K
 
Figure 27: W_DISABLE1# and W_DISABLE2# Reference Circuit 
 
3.10.3. WWAN_LED# Signal 
The  WWAN_LED#  signal  is  used  to  indicate  RF  status  of  the  modules,  and  its  typical  current 
consumption is up to 10 mA.  
 
In order to reduce the current consumption of the LED, a resistor must be placed in series with the LED, 
as illustrated in the figure below. The LED is ON when the WWAN_LED# signal is at a low voltage level.   
Host Module
WWAN_LED#
PMU
GPIO
10
VCC
Note: This VCC could be the power supply of the module.
LED
R1
200Ω
 
Figure 28: WWAN_LED# Signal Reference Circuit