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Quectel MC60 Series

Quectel MC60 Series
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MC60 Series
Hardware Design
GSM/GPRS/GNSS Module Series
Rev. MC60_Series_Hardware_Design_V2.0
Date: 2017-05-15
www.quectel.com

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Quectel MC60 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorLCC
Operating Temperature-40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature-45°C to +90°C
GNSSGPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo/QZSS
Power Supply Voltage3.3V to 4.3V
InterfaceUART, SPI, I2C, ADC, GPIO
SIM Card1.8V/3V
Network StandardsGSM/GPRS
L1 Band1575.42MHz
Acquisition Time<1s
Accuracy<2.5m CEP
Frequency BandsGSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
CertificationsCE/GCF/NCC/PTCRB
Firmware UpdateVia UART

Summary

Introduction

Safety Information

Safety precautions for operating, servicing, or repairing the MC60 module.

Product Concept

General Description and Key Features

Overview of MC60 module, its features, and applications.

Functional Diagram and Evaluation Board

Block diagram of MC60's functional parts and evaluation board.

Application Functions

Pin Definitions and Assignment

Detailed description of MC60 module pins, their assignment, and I/O parameters.

Power Supply

Power Features and Voltage Drop

Power supply requirements, features, and methods to decrease voltage drop.

Operating Modes

GSM and GNSS Operating Modes

Overview of operating modes for both GSM and GNSS parts of the MC60 module.

Power Management Scenarios

All-in-one Solution Power Control

Procedures for powering on/off the module in All-in-one mode.

Stand-alone Solution Power Control

Procedures for powering on/off the GSM part in Stand-alone mode.

Serial Interfaces

UART Port and Connections

Details on UART port, its features, connections, and firmware upgrade.

Audio Interfaces

Audio Interface Designs

Reference designs for microphone, receiver, speaker, and earphone interfaces.

PCM Interface

PCM Configuration and Timing

PCM interface parameters, configuration, and timing diagrams.

(U)SIM and SD Card Interfaces

(U)SIM Card Interface Details

Pin definition and reference circuits for (U)SIM card interface.

SD Card Interface Details

Features and reference design for the SD card interface.

Network Status & AGPS

Network Status Indication

Working states of the NETLIGHT signal for network status.

EASY Autonomous AGPS Technology

Technology to improve TTFF and acquisition sensitivity using AGPS.

Antenna Interfaces

GSM, GNSS, and Bluetooth Antenna Details

Interface requirements and reference designs for GSM, GNSS, and BT antennas.

Electrical & Mechanical Characteristics

Electrical Ratings and Temperature

Absolute maximum ratings, operating temperature, and current consumption.

Mechanical Dimensions and Footprint

Module dimensions, recommended footprint, and views.

Storage, Manufacturing, and Packaging

Manufacturing and Soldering Guidelines

Guidelines for manufacturing, soldering, and packaging the module.

Appendices

References and GPRS Information

List of related documents and GPRS coding schemes.

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