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XT55/56 Hardware Interface Description
Confidential / Preliminary
s
XT55/56_hd_v02.96 Page 11 of 125 18.08.2005
1 Introduction
This document describes the hardware interface of the Siemens XT55/56 module that
connects to the cellular device application and the air interface. As XT55/56 is intended to
integrate with a wide range of application platforms, all functional components are described
in great detail.
This guide therefore covers all information needed to design and set up cellular applications
incorporating the XT55/56 module. It aids rapid retrieval of interface specifications, electrical
and mechanical details and information on the requirements to be considered for integration
of further components.
1.1 Supported Software and Hardware Releases
All XT55/56 02.96 documents refer to the software and hardware releases listed below.
GSM hardware / software: XT55 Release 02.96, XT56 Release 02.96
GPS software: Standard GPS Software Revision 2.3
GPS hardware: Revision 5
The GPS hardware revision number is integrated in the 14-digit
product number printed on the product label. The 5
th
digit
represents the hardware revision.
Figure 1: Product label placed on XT55/56 module