Specifications

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4.2.1 PCB Layout Guidelines ............................................................................................................... 57
4.2.2 Antenna Tuner ............................................................................................................................. 57
4.2.3 Antenna Requirements ............................................................................................................... 60
5 Electrical Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 62
5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings .............................................................................................................. 62
5.2 Operating Conditions ......................................................................................................................... 62
5.3 Operating Mode ................................................................................................................................. 63
5.3.1 Operating Mode Definition .......................................................................................................... 63
5.3.2 Sleep Mode ................................................................................................................................. 64
5.3.3 Minimum Functionality Mode and Flight Mode ........................................................................... 65
5.4 Current Consumption ........................................................................................................................ 65
5.5 RF Output Power ............................................................................................................................... 67
5.6 Conducted Receive Sensitivity .......................................................................................................... 68
5.7 Thermal Design ................................................................................................................................. 68
5.8 ESD ................................................................................................................................................... 68
6 Manufacturing ...................................................................................................................................... 70
6.1 Top and Bottom View of SIM7912 ..................................................................................................... 70
6.2 Label Description Information ........................................................................................................... 70
6.3 Recommended PCB Footprint .......................................................................................................... 72
6.4 Recommended SMT Stencil .............................................................................................................. 73
6.5 Recommended SMT Reflow Profile .................................................................................................. 74
6.6 Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) ....................................................................................................... 75
6.7 Baking Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 75
7 Packaging ............................................................................................................................................. 76
8 Appendix ............................................................................................................................................... 79
8.1 Coding Schemes and Maximum Net Data Rates over Air Interface ................................................. 79
8.2 Related Documents ........................................................................................................................... 81
8.3 Terms and Abbreviations ................................................................................................................... 83
8.4 Safety Caution ................................................................................................................................... 85