GSM/GPRS/GNSS Module Series
MC60 Series Hardware Design
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3.16. Network Status Indication ...................................................................................................... 77
3.17. EASY Autonomous AGPS Technology .................................................................................. 78
3.18. EPO Offline AGPS Technology ............................................................................................. 79
3.19. QuecFastFix Online Technology ........................................................................................... 79
3.20. Multi-tone AIC ....................................................................................................................... 79
3.21. LOCUS .................................................................................................................................. 80
3.22. PPS VS. NMEA ..................................................................................................................... 81
4 Antenna Interfaces .......................................................................................................................... 82
4.1. GSM Antenna Interface ......................................................................................................... 82
4.1.1. Reference Design ........................................................................................................ 82
4.1.2. RF Output Power ......................................................................................................... 83
4.1.3. RF Receiving Sensitivity .............................................................................................. 84
4.1.4. Operating Frequencies ................................................................................................ 84
4.1.5. RF Cable Soldering ..................................................................................................... 85
4.2. GNSS Antenna Interface ....................................................................................................... 85
4.2.1. Antenna Specifications ................................................................................................ 85
4.2.2. Active Antenna ............................................................................................................. 86
4.2.3. Passive Antenna .......................................................................................................... 87
4.3. Bluetooth Antenna Interface .................................................................................................. 88
5 Electrical, Reliability and Radio Characteristics .......................................................................... 89
5.1. Absolute Maximum Ratings .................................................................................................. 89
5.2. Operating Temperature ......................................................................................................... 90
5.3. Power Supply Ratings ........................................................................................................... 90
5.4. Current Consumption ............................................................................................................ 92
5.5. Electrostatic Discharge ......................................................................................................... 95
6 Mechanical Dimensions.................................................................................................................. 97
6.1. Mechanical Dimensions of Module ....................................................................................... 97
6.2. Recommended Footprint ....................................................................................................... 99
6.3. Top and Bottom Views of the Module .................................................................................. 100
7 Storage, Manufacturing and Packaging ...................................................................................... 101
7.1. Storage................................................................................................................................ 101
7.2. Manufacturing and Soldering .............................................................................................. 102
7.3. Packaging ........................................................................................................................... 103
8 Appendix A References ................................................................................................................ 105
9 Appendix B GPRS Coding Schemes ........................................................................................... 112
10 Appendix C GPRS Multi-slot Classes .......................................................................................... 114