User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- GC864 QUAD V2andGC864 DUAL V2Hardware User Guide
- APPLICABILITY TABLE
- 1 Introduction
- 2. Overview
- 3. GC864 Mechanical Dimensions
- 4. GC864-QUAD V2 / GC864-DUAL V2 Module Connections
- 5. Hardware Commands
- 6. Power Supply
- 7. Antenna
- 8. Logic Level Specifications
- 9. Serial Ports
- 10. Audio Section Overview
- 11. General Purpose I/O
- 11.1. GPIO Logic Levels
- 11.2. Using a GPIO Pad as INPUT
- 11.3. Using a GPIO Pad as OUTPUT
- 11.4. Using the RF Transmission Control GPIO4
- 11.5. Using the RFTXMON Output GPIO5
- 11.6. Using the Alarm Output GPIO6
- 11.7. Using the Buzzer Output GPIO7
- 11.8. Magnetic Buzzer Concepts
- 11.9. Using the Temperature Monitor Function
- 11.10. Indication of Network Service Availability
- 11.11. RTC Bypass Out
- 11.12. DAC Converter
- 11.13. ADC Converter
- 12. Assembly the GC864-QUAD V2 / GC864-DUAL V2 on the Board
- 13. Packing System
- 14. Conformity Assessment Issues
GC864 Hardware User Guide
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6.2.1.3. Battery Source Power Supply Design Guidelines
The desired nominal output for the power supply is 3.8V and the maximum voltage
allowed is 4.5V. A single 3.7V Li-Ion cell battery type is suited for supplying the power
to the Telit GC864-QUAD V2 / GC864-DUAL V2 module.
CAUTION:
The three cells Ni/Cd or Ni/MH 3,6 V Nom. Battery types or 4V PB types MUST NOT
BE USED DIRECTLY since their maximum voltage can rise over the absolute
maximum voltage for the GC864-QUAD V2 / GC864-DUAL V2 and damage it.
CAUTION:
DO NOT USE any Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, and Pb battery types directly connected with GC864-
QUAD V2 / GC864-DUAL V2. Their use can lead to overvoltage on the GC864-QUAD V2
/ GC864-DUAL V2 and damage it. USE ONLY Li-Ion battery types.
A Bypass low ESR capacitor of adequate capacity must be provided, in order to cut
the current absorption peaks. A 100F tantalum capacitor is typically used.
Make sure the low ESR capacitor (usually a tantalum one) is rated at least 10V.
A protection diode can be inserted close to the power input, in order to save the
GC864-QUAD V2 / GC864-DUAL V2 from power polarity inversion. Otherwise the
battery connector must be done in a way to avoid polarity inversions when connecting
the battery.
The battery capacity must be at least 500mAh in order to withstand the current peaks
of 2A; the suggested capacity is from 500mAh to 1000mAh.
6.2.2. Thermal Design Guidelines
The thermal design for the power supply heat sink must be done with the following
specifications:
• Average current consumption during transmission @PWR level max:
500mA
• Average current consumption during transmission @ PWR level min:
100mA
• Average current during Power Saving (CFUN=5): from 1.6 to 3.9mA
• Average current during idle (Power Saving disabled): 19mA