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HUAWEI MC509 CDMA Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Issue Date 2014-12-26...
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Thus, the descriptions herein may not exactly match the product or its accessories which you purchase. Huawei reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications contained in this manual without prior notice and without any liability.
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HUAWEI MC509 CDMA Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide About This Document About This Document Revision History Document Date Chapter Descriptions Version 2014-11-11 Creation 2014-12-05 Updated the table 2-1: features Updated the table 5-2: operating and storage temperatures for the MC509 Mini...
Introduction Introduction This document describes the hardware application interfaces and air interfaces provided by HUAWEI MC509 CDMA Mini PCIe Module (hereinafter referred to as the MC509 Mini PCIe module). This document helps hardware engineer to understand the interface specifications, electrical features and related product information of the MC509 Mini PCIe module.
HUAWEI MC509 CDMA Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Overall Description Overall Description 2.1 About This Chapter This chapter gives a general description of the MC509 Mini PCIe module and provides: Function Overview Circuit Block Diagram 2.2 Function Overview...
CDMA2000 1X/EVDO Rev.0: UL 153.6 kbit/s; DL 2.4 Mbit/s CDMA2000 1X/EVDO Rev.A: UL 1.8 Mbit/s; DL 3.1 Mbit/s [1]: When the MC509 Mini PCIe module works in the range of –30°C to –20°C or +60°C to +70°C, NOT all its RF performances comply with 3GPP2 specifications.
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HUAWEI MC509 CDMA Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Description of the Application Interfaces Figure 3-1 shows the sequence of pins on the interface of the Mini PCIe Adapter. Figure 3-1 Sequence of Mini PCIe interface Bottom Table 3-1 shows the pin definitions of the Mini PCIe interface.
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HUAWEI MC509 CDMA Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Description of the Application Interfaces Pin Name Description Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Type Mini PCI HUAWEI Express Standard Description Description CLKREQ# Not connected UIM_PWR RUIM_PWR Power source for Class C –0.3 1.98...
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HUAWEI MC509 CDMA Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Description of the Application Interfaces Pin Name Description Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Type Mini PCI HUAWEI Express Standard Description Description Ground SMB_CLK Not connected PETn0 Not connected SMB_DATA Not connected PETp0 Not connected...
HUAWEI MC509 CDMA Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Description of the Application Interfaces Pin Name Description Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Type Mini PCI HUAWEI Express Standard Description Description Reserved PCM_DIN PCM I/F data in –0.3 0.91 1.69 Ground Reserved PCM_SYNC PCM interface –0.3...
HUAWEI MC509 CDMA Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Description of the Application Interfaces To minimize the RF radiation through the power lines, it is suggested to add ceramic capacitors of 10 pF and 100 nF in the power lines beside the Mini PCIe connector on the host side.
HUAWEI MC509 CDMA Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Description of the Application Interfaces 3.4 Signal Control Interface 3.4.1 Overview The signal control part of the interface in the MC509 Mini PCIe module consists of the following: WAKE# Signal RESIN_N Signal ...
HUAWEI MC509 CDMA Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Description of the Application Interfaces Figure 3-4 Connections of the WAKE# pin 3.4.3 RESIN_N Signal The RESIN_N pin is used to reset the module's system. When the module software stops responding, the RESIN_N pin can be pulled down to reset the module hardware.
RESIN_N pin should be below 50 mV. The MC509 Mini PCIe module supports hardware reset function. If the software of the MC509 Mini PCIe module stops responding, you can reset the hardware through the RESIN_N signal as shown in Figure 3-6 .
3.4.5 LED_WWAN# Signal The firmware function is in planning. MC509 provides an LED_WWAN# signal to indicate the RF status. The pulse signal output through this pin controls the status LED on the user interface board to display the network status. The LEDs are controlled by a current sink. The high voltage is the voltage of VCC (with the typical value of 3.3 V).
Description of the Application Interfaces 3.5 USB Interface The MC509 Mini PCIe module is compliant with USB 2.0 protocol. The USB interface is powered directly from the VBAT supply. The USB input/output lines are compatible with the USB 2.0 signal specifications. Figure 3-9 shows the circuit of the USB interface.
HUAWEI MC509 CDMA Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Description of the Application Interfaces Pin Name Description Parameter Min.(V) Typ.(V) Max. Type External RUIM clock RUIM_CLK 1.8/2.85 signal External RUIM data RUIM_DATA 1.8/2.85 signal Power source for Class C –0.3 1.98...
RUIM_DATA pin to the RUIM_PWR. 3.7 Audio Interface 3.7.1 Overview The MC509 Mini PCIe module provides one PCM digital audio interface. Table 3-6 lists the signals on the digital audio interface. Table 3-6 Signals on the digital audio interface...
The MC509 PCM interface enables communication with an external codec to support linear and μ-law format. The PCM_SYNC runs at 8 kHz with a 50% duty cycle. Figure 3-11 Circuit diagram of the interface of the PCM (MC509 Mini PCIe module is used as PCM master) PCM_SYNC and PCM_CLK: Output when PCM is in master mode;...
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HUAWEI MC509 CDMA Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Description of the Application Interfaces Figure 3-13 PCM_CODEC to MC509 Mini PCIe timing Figure 3-14 MC509 Mini PCIe to PCM_CODEC timing Table 3-7 PCM_CODEC timing parameters Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Unit t(sync) PCM_SYNC cycle time μs...
3, 5, 17 and 19 Reserved Reserved 3.9 NC Pins The MC509 Mini PCIe module has some NC pins. All of NC pins should not be connected. Please keep these pins open. Table 3-9 NC pins Pin No. Pin Name...
MC509 Mini PCIe module. The conducted receive sensitivity refers to the weakest signal that the module at the antenna port can receive. Table 4-2 lists the typical tested values of the MC509 Mini PCIe module. Table 4-2 MC509 Mini PCIe module conducted Rx sensitivity...
According to the 3GPP2 protocol, the required transmit power varies with the power class. Table 4-4 lists the typical tested values of the MC509 Mini PCIe module. Table 4-4 MC509 Mini PCIe module conducted Tx power...
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Antenna direction The primary antenna must be placed as near as possible to the MC509 Mini PCIe module to minimize the cable length. The diversity antenna needs to be installed perpendicularly to the primary antenna. The diversity antenna can be placed farther away from the MC509 Mini PCIe module.
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The gain of an antenna takes both the directivity and the efficiency of the antenna into account. The appropriate antenna gain prolongs the service life of relevant batteries. The following antenna gain is recommended for MC509 Mini PCIe module. Gain of the primary/diversity antenna ≤ 2.5 dBi...
Huawei is able to make technical suggestions on radio performance improvement of the module. 4.5.3 Antenna Requirements The antenna for MC509 Mini PCIe module must fulfill the following requirements: Antenna Requirements Frequency range Depending on frequency band(s) provided by the network...
5.2 Absolute Ratings Table 5-1 lists the absolute ratings for the MC509 Mini PCIe module. Using the module beyond these conditions may result in permanent damage to the module. Table 5-1 Absolute ratings for the MC509 Mini PCIe module...
Ambient temperature for storage –40 °C [1]: When the MC509 Mini PCIe module works in the range of –30°C to –20°C or +60°C to +70°C, NOT all its RF performances comply with 3GPP2 specifications. The thermal design must be implemented according to the chapter 6.8 . If not, the overheat ...
Table 5-5 and Table 5-7 . The power consumption listed in this section are tested when the power supply of MC509 Mini PCIe module is normal voltage (3.3 V), and all of test values are measured at room temperature.
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Bands Test Value (Unit: mA) Notes/Configuration Typical Radio Off Module is powered up. RF is disabled. USB is in suspend. Table 5-6 Averaged Data Transmission DC power consumption of MC509 (CDMA/EVDO) Description Band Test Value (Unit: mA) Notes/Configuration Typical CDMA...
The Rx power of GPS is –130 dBm. 5.5 Reliability Features Table 5-8 lists the test conditions and results of the reliability of the MC509 Mini PCIe module. Table 5-8 Test conditions and results of the reliability of the MC509 Mini PCIe module...
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HUAWEI MC509 CDMA Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Electrical and Reliability Features Item Test Condition Standard Sample Results size Damp heat cycling High temperature: IEC60068- 3 pcs/group Visual inspection: ok 55ºC 2-30 Function test: ok Low temperature: 25ºC JESD22-A ...
The following are the EMC design comments: Attention should be paid to static control in the manufacture, assembly, packaging, handling and storage process to reduce electrostatic damage to HUAWEI module. RSE (Radiated Spurious Emission) may exceed the limit defined by EN301489 if ...
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HUAWEI MC509 CDMA Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Electrical and Reliability Features TVS should be added on the USB port for ESD protection, and the parasitic capacitance of TVS on D+/D- signal should be less than 2 pF. Common-mode inductor should be added in parallel on D+/D- signal.
Thermal Design Guide 6.2 Dimensions and Interfaces The dimensions of the MC509 Mini PCIe module are 51 mm (length) × 30.4 mm (width) ×3.4 mm (height). Figure 6-1 shows the dimensions of MC509 Mini PCIe module in detail. Figure 6-1 shows the appearance of the interfaces on the MC509 Mini PCIe module.
HUAWEI MC509 CDMA Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Mechanical Specifications Figure 6-1 Dimensions of the MC509 Mini PCIe module (Unit: mm) 6.3 Dimensions of the Mini PCI Express Connector The Mini PCIe Adapter adopts a standard Mini PCI Express connector that has 52...
HUAWEI MC509 CDMA Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Mechanical Specifications 6.4 Packaging HUAWEI Mini PCIe module uses anti-vibration foam and ESD bag into cartons. 6.5 Label The label is made from fade-resistant, and is able to endure the high temperature of 149°C.
HUAWEI MC509 CDMA Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Mechanical Specifications Figure 6-3 MC509 Mini PCIe module label The picture mentioned above is only for reference. 6.6 Specification Selection for Fasteners 6.6.1 Installing the Mini PCIe Adapter on the Main Board To install the Mini PCIe Adapter on the main board, do the following: Step 1 Insert the Mini PCIe Adapter into the Mini PCI Express connector on the main board.
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HUAWEI MC509 CDMA Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Mechanical Specifications Step 3 Use a screwdriver to fix the Mini PCIe Adapter on the main board with two screws provided in the Mini PCIe Adapter packing box. Step 4 Insert the connector of the main antenna into the MAIN antenna interface (M) of the Mini PCIe Adapter according to the indication on the label of the Mini PCIe Adapter.
HUAWEI MC509 CDMA Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Mechanical Specifications Insert the antenna connectors vertically into the antenna interfaces of the Mini PCIe Adapter. Do not press or squeeze the antenna cable or damage the connectors. Otherwise, the ...
HUAWEI MC509 CDMA Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Mechanical Specifications 6.7 Antenna Plug Figure 6-4 Mating the plug Align the mating tool or the mating end of the tool over the plug end of the cable assembly. Firmly place the tool over the plug until it is secured in the tool.
HUAWEI MC509 CDMA Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Mechanical Specifications The extraction tool is recommended. Any attempt of unmating by pulling on the cable may result in damage and influence the mechanical/electrical performance. It is recommended not to apply any pull forces after the bending of the cable, as described in Figure 6-6 .
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HUAWEI MC509 CDMA Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Mechanical Specifications Mini PCIe Thermal Conductive Material Customer PCB On the customer PCB, reserve two metal screw holes, which are connected to the PCB ground plane. When installing the Mini PCIe, use two metal screws to fasten the Mini PCIe to the customer PCB.
This chapter gives a general description of certifications of MC509 Mini PCIe module. 7.2 Certifications Table 7-1 shows certifications the MC509 Mini PCIe module has been implemented. For more demands, please contact us for more details about this information. Table 7-1 Product Certifications...
HUAWEI MC509 CDMA Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Safety Information Safety Information Read the safety information carefully to ensure the correct and safe use of your wireless device. Applicable safety information must be observed. 8.1 Interference Power off your wireless device if using the device is prohibited. Do not use the wireless device when it causes danger or interference with electric devices.
HUAWEI MC509 CDMA Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Safety Information Area indicated with the "Power off bi-direction wireless equipment" sign Area where you are generally suggested to stop the engine of a vehicle 8.4 Traffic Security Observe local laws and regulations while using the wireless device. To prevent ...
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HUAWEI MC509 CDMA Mini PCIe Module Hardware Guide Appendix A Circuit of Typical Interface Appendix A Circuit of Typical Interface VCC From Host Wake the host VCC_3V3 WAKE # VCC_3V3 Open drain,active low RESERVED USB_D+ RESERVED RUIM_PWR RUIM_PWR RUIM_DATA RUIM_DATA RUIM_CLK to USB 2.0 interface...
HUAWEI MC509 CDMA Mini PCIe Module Appendix B Acronyms and Hardware Guide Abbreviations Appendix B Acronyms and Abbreviations Acronym or Abbreviation Expansion 3GPP Third Generation Partnership Project Auxiliary BIOS Basic Input Output System BLER Block Error Rate Direct Current Data Communication Equipment...
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HUAWEI MC509 CDMA Mini PCIe Module Appendix B Acronyms and Hardware Guide Abbreviations Acronym or Abbreviation Expansion Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous RoHS Substances RUIM Removable User Identity Module TTFF Time to First Fix Transient Voltage Suppressor Universal Serial Bus...