User's Manual

QGM8180x Exhibit User Manual RF Module Model QGM8180x Integration Guidelines
80-W5660-8 Rev C MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION 4
The Qualcomm GRC RF module model QGM8180x communicates directly with the modem and
is designed to be paired with the following Qualcomm chipsets while maintaining the same
module RF characteristics:
■ SDX24 - Standalone Modem
■ SDM855 – Processor + integrated SDX24 Modem
■ SM8150 - Processor + integrated SDX24 Modem
■ SC8180X – Processor + integrated SDX24 Modem
For all integrations, the approved modem software for the GRC is stored in a secure area of the
SDM host and cannot be modified other than reducing maximum transmit power as needed for an
integrated product.
1.4 Integration Guidelines
The detailed integration instructions are confidential and are provided within Qualcomm
document 80-PL288-5 that is available for integrators via the Qualcomm customer document
distribution system.
The GRC module was tested in a test fixture. A limited number of permitted modifications are
allowed to the integrated PCB to control/maintain the GRC module RF output at the host-product
level.
These modifications are to enable the host (with the integrated GRC) to comply with regulatory
requirements.
Permitted regulatory modifications include:
■ The GRC transmit power can be reduced for a specific host product.
□ This scenario addresses RF exposure on a specific host.
□ Proximity sensors may trigger maximum transmitter states.
■ Host customizations (for example, notebook ID, VID/PID, and enumeration requirements)
and limited operator customization
■ Labeling requirements
□ The host device must be labeled: Contains FCC ID: J9CQGM8180X
The OEM integrator is responsible for completing the following actions that apply to various
countries’ requirements, before releasing the host system for sale:
1. Affix the approval ID, logo, or other marking on the host system, and/or in the user manual,
as specified by the regulator.
2. Affix the required wording on the outer packaging of the host system.
□ Include specific regulatory wording, warnings, and/or instructions to the end user in the
host product’s user documentation.