TOBY-R2 series LTE Cat 1 / HSPA / EGPRS modules Data Sheet Abstract Technical data sheet describing TOBY-R2 series multi-mode cellular modules. The modules are a cost efficient and performance optimized LTE Cat 1 / 3G / 2G multi-mode solution covering up to five LTE bands, up to four 3G UMTS/HSPA bands, and up to four 2G GSM/EDGE bands in the compact TOBY form factor. www.u-blox.
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet Document Information Title TOBY-R2 series Subtitle LTE Cat 1 / HSPA / EGPRS modules Document type Data Sheet Document number UBX-16005785 Revision and date R06 22-Dec-2016 Disclosure restriction Product Status Corresponding content status Functional Sample Draft For functional testing. Revised and supplementary data will be published later. In Development / Prototype Objective Specification Target values. Revised and supplementary data will be published later.
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet Contents Contents.............................................................................................................................. 3 1 2 Functional description.................................................................................................. 5 1.1 1.2 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 5 Product features ............................
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet 4.2 Operating conditions .......................................................................................................................... 23 4.2.1 Operating temperature range ...................................................................................................... 23 4.2.2 4.2.3 Supply/power pins ....................................................................................................................... 23 Current consumption ..............
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet 1 Functional description 1.1 Overview The TOBY-R2 series comprises LTE Cat 1 / 3G / 2G multi-mode modules in the small TOBY LGA form-factor (35.6 x 24.8 mm) that are easy to integrate in compact designs. TOBY-R2 series modules support up to five LTE bands, up to four 3G UMTS/HSPA bands and up to four 2G GSM/(E)GPRS bands for voice and/or data transmission.
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet 1.3 Block diagram Duplexer ANT1 Switch Filters Filters LNAs Filters ANT_DET SIM 26 MHz DDC(I2C) Duplexer Filters ANT2 PAs PAs LNAs Filters Filters Filters LNAs Filters Filters LNAs Filters SDIO RF transceiver Cellular Base-band processor Switch 32.
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet 1.4 Product description TOBY-R2 modules provide 4G LTE Cat 1, 3G UMTS/DC-HSPA+, 2G GSM/(EGPRS) multi-mode technology: TOBY-R200 is designed for worldwide operation, and primarily in North America (on AT&T network) TOBY-R202 is designed primarily for operation in North America (on AT&T network) 4G LTE 3G UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA 2G GSM/GPRS/EDGE 3GPP Release 9 Long Term Evolution (LTE) Evolved Uni.
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet 1.5 AT command support The TOBY-R2 series modules support AT commands according to 3GPP standards TS 27.007 [8], TS 27.005 [9] and the u-blox AT command extension. For the complete list of all supported AT commands and their syntax, see the u-blox AT Commands Manual [1].
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet Feature Description LTE Rx Diversity Improved cellular link quality and reliability on all operating bands, by means of 2 receiving antenna inputs. GNSS via modem7 Full access to u-blox positioning chips and modules is available through a dedicated DDC (I 2C) interface. This means that from any host processor a single serial port can control the cellular module and the positioning chip or module. For more details see the GNSS Implementation Application Note [5].
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet 2 Interfaces 2.1 Power management 2.1.1 Module supply input (VCC) TOBY-R2 series modules must be supplied through the three VCC pins by a DC power supply. Voltage must be stable, because during operation the current drawn from VCC can vary by some order of magnitude, especially due to the surging consumption profile of the GSM system (described in the TOBY-R2 series System Integration Manual [2]).
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet 2.3 System functions 2.3.1 Module power-on TOBY-R2 series can be switched on in one of the following ways: Rising edge on the VCC pins to a valid voltage for module supply, i.e. applying module supply: the modules switch on if the VCC supply is applied, starting from a voltage value of less than 2.1 V, with a rise time from 2.3 V to 2.8 V of less than 4 ms, reaching a proper nominal voltage value within VCC operating range.
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet 2.3.3 Module reset TOBY-R2 series modules can be reset (rebooted) by: AT+CFUN command (see the u-blox AT Commands Manual [1]). This causes an “internal” or “software” reset of the module. The current parameter settings are saved in the module’s non-volatile memory and a proper network detach is performed.
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet 2.5 Serial communication TOBY-R2 series provides the following serial communication interfaces: UART interface: Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter serial interface available for the communication with a host application processor (AT commands, data communication, FW update by means of FOAT), for FW update by means of the u-blox EasyFlash tool and for diagnostic. USB interface: Universal Serial Bus 2.
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet 2.5.1.1 Multiplexer protocol TOBY-R2 series modules include multiplexer functionality as per 3GPP TS 27.010 [10] on the UART physical link. This is a data link protocol which uses HDLC-like framing and operates between the module (DCE) and the application processor (DTE), allowing a number of simultaneous sessions over the physical link (UART): the user can concurrently use AT interface on one MUX channel and data communication on another MUX channel.
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet USB drivers are available for the following Windows and Windows Embedded operating system platforms: Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 8.1 Windows 10 Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Windows Embedded Compact 7 Windows Embedded Compact 2013 TOBY-R2 series modules are compatible with standard Linux/Android USB kernel drivers. 2.5.3 DDC (I2C) interface 2 Communication with u-blox GNSS receivers over DDC (I C) is not supported by “02” product versions.
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet 2.8 GPIO TOBY-R2 series modules include 9 pins (GPIO1-GPIO5, I2S_TXD, I2S_RXD, I2S_CLK, I2S_WA) that can be configured as general purpose input/output or to provide custom functions as summarized in Table 4 (for further details see TOBY-R2 series System Integration Manual [2] and GPIO section in u-blox AT Commands Manual [1]).
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet 3 Pin definition GND RSVD GND RSVD RSVD RSVD RSVD RSVD RSVD RSVD RSVD RSVD RSVD RSVD HOST_SELECT0 25 GPIO4 52 24 GPIO3 I2S_RXD 53 23 RESET_N SCL 54 22 GPIO2 SDA 55 21 GPIO1 SIM_CLK 56 20 PWR_ON SIM_IO 57 19 RSVD SIM_RST 58 18 RSVD VSIM 59 17 RXD GPIO5 60 TXD GPIO6 61 TOBY-R2 16 15 CTS HOST_SELECT1 62 RTS SDIO_D2 63 Top view 14 13 DTR SDIO_CLK 64 12 DCD SDIO_CMD 65 11 RI SDIO_D0 66 10 DSR SDIO_D3 67 9
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet No Name Power domain I/O Description Remarks 1 2 RSVD GND GND N/A N/A RESERVED pin Ground Leave unconnected. All GND pins must be connected to ground. 3 V_BCKP - I/O RTC supply Input/ Output 4 VUSB_DET VBUS I VBUS USB detect input 5 V_INT GDI O Generic Digital Interfaces supply output 6 RSVD - N/A RESERVED pin 7 RSVD - N/A RESERVED pin 1.8 V (typical) generated by the module when VCC supply voltage is within valid operating range.
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet No Name Power domain I/O Description Remarks 21 GPIO1 GDI I/O GPIO 22 GPIO2 GDI I/O GPIO GPIO configurable as described in section 2.8. Output driver class A. PU/PD class b. Value at internal reset: T/PD. See section 4.2.13 for detailed electrical specs. GPIO configurable as described in section 2.8. Output driver class A. PU/PD class a. Value at internal reset: T/PD. See section 4.2.13 for detailed electrical specs.
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet No Name Power domain 51 I2S_TXD 52 I/O Description Remarks GDI O/ I/O I2S transmit data / GPIO I2S_CLK GDI I/O / I/O I2S clock / GPIO 53 I2S_RXD GDI I/ I/O I2S receive data / GPIO 54 SCL DDC O I2C bus clock line 55 SDA DDC I/O I2C bus data line 56 SIM_CLK SIM O SIM clock Configurable as I2S transmit data out, or GPIO (see 2.8) Output driver class A. PU/PD class a. Value at internal reset: T/PD. See section 4.2.13 for detailed electrical specs.
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet No Name Power domain I/O Description Remarks 69 70 GND VCC GND VCC N/A I Ground Module supply input 71 VCC VCC I Module supply input All GND pins must be connected to ground. Supply for BB part on TOBY-R200. Supply for BB part and PA on TOBY-R202. All VCC pins must be connected to external supply. See sections 4.2.2 / 4.2.3 for detailed electrical specs. Supply for PA on TOBY-R200. Supply for BB part and PA on TOBY-R202.
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet 4 Electrical specifications Stressing the device above one or more of the ratings listed in the Absolute Maximum Rating section may cause permanent damage. These are stress ratings only. Operating the module at these or at any conditions other than those specified in the Operating Conditions sections (section 4.2) of the specification should be avoided. Exposure to Absolute Maximum Rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet 4.2 Operating conditions Unless otherwise indicated, all operating condition specifications are at an ambient temperature of 25°C. Operation beyond the operating conditions is not recommended and extended exposure beyond them may affect device reliability. 4.2.1 Operating temperature range Parameter Min. Typical Max.
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet 4.2.3 Current consumption Idle-Mode (Power Saving enabled by AT+UPSV, module in low power idle-mode, equivalent to airplane mode) Averaged current value over a 100-ms period, USB not connected 0.9 mA Averaged current value over a 100-ms period, USB connected and suspended 1.1 mA Cyclic Idle/Active-Mode (Power Saving enabled by AT+UPSV, Module registered with network) Averaged current value over a 10-minute period, USB not connected 1.
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet 4.2.4 LTE RF characteristics The LTE bands supported by each TOBY-R2 series module are defined in Table 2, while the following Table 12 describes the Transmitting and Receiving frequencies for each LTE band according to 3GPP TS 36.521-1 [11]. Parameter Min. Max. Unit Remarks Frequency range Band 12 (700 MHz)13 Uplink 699.7 715.3 MHz Module transmit Downlink 729.7 745.3 MHz Module receive Frequency range Band 5 (850 MHz) Uplink 824.7 848.
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet 4.2.5 3G RF characteristics The 3G bands supported by each TOBY-R2 series module are defined in Table 2, while the following Table 14 describes the Transmitting and Receiving frequencies for each 3G band according to 3GPP TS 34.121-1 [12]. Parameter Min. Max. Unit Remarks Frequency range Band 5 (850 MHz) Uplink Downlink 826.4 871.4 846.6 891.6 MHz MHz Module transmit Module receive Frequency range Band 8 (900 MHz) Uplink Downlink 882.4 927.4 912.6 957.
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet 4.2.6 2G RF characteristics The 2G bands supported by each TOBY-R2 series module are defined in Table 2, while Table 16 (below) describes the Transmitting and Receiving frequencies for each 2G band according to 3GPP TS 51.010-1 [13]. Parameter Min. Max. Unit Remarks Frequency range GSM 850 Uplink Downlink 824.2 869.2 848.8 893.8 MHz MHz Module transmit Module receive Frequency range E-GSM 900 Uplink Downlink 880.2 925.2 914.8 959.
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet 4.2.8 PWR_ON pin Pin Name Parameter PWR_ON Internal supply for Power-On Input Signal Min. Typical Max. 1.80 Low-level input –0.30 High-level input 1.26 Pull-up resistance Low-level input current Unit Remarks V RTC supply (V_BCKP) 0.54 V 2.
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet 4.2.11 USB pins USB data lines (USB_D+ / USB_D–) are compliant to the USB 2.0 high-speed specification. See the Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0 [15] for detailed electrical characteristics. The values in Table 22 related to USB 2.0 high-speed physical layer specifications are for information only. Parameter Min. Typical Max. Unit VUSB_DET pin, High-level input 4.40 5.00 5.
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet 4.2.13 Generic Digital Interfaces pins Parameter Min Internal supply for GDI domain Typical Max 1.80 Unit Remarks V Digital I/O Interfaces supply (V_INT) Low-level input –0.20 0.36 V High-level input 1.26 2.00 V 0.35 V Max value at IOL = +6.0 mA for driver class A V Min value at IOH = –6.0 mA for driver class A –240 µA PU class a –110 µA PU class b 240 µA PD class a 100 µA PD class b 0.7 µA 0.2V < VIN < 2.
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet 5 Mechanical specifications K Pin 1 Indicator E M1 M1 M2 M1 M1 M3 P2 P3 P1 F J1 L J1 J1 J2 H2 ANT2 pin J2 B H2 G N J1 H1 J2 H2 ANT1 pin J2 O H2 O H1 I O O H1 I I I D G H1 J1 F A C Figure 3: TOBY-R2 series dimensions (bottom and sides views) Parameter Description A B C D E F G H1 H2 I J1 J2 K L M1 M2 M3 N O P1 P2 P3 Weight Module Height [mm] Module Width [mm] Module Thickness [mm] Horizontal Edge to Lateral Pin Pitch [mm] Vertical Edge to Latera
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet 6 Qualification and approvals 6.1 Reliability tests Tests for product family qualifications according to ISO 16750 “Road vehicles - Environmental conditions and testing for electrical and electronic equipment“, and appropriate standards. 6.
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet 7 Product handling & soldering 7.1 Packaging TOBY-R2 series modules are delivered as hermetically sealed, reeled tapes to enable efficient production, production lot set-up and tear-down. For more information about packaging, see the u-blox Package Information User Guide [7]. 7.1.1 Reels TOBY-R2 series modules are deliverable in quantities of 150 pieces on a reel.
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet 7.1.2 Tapes Figure 5 shows the position and the orientation of TOBY-R2 modules as they are delivered on the tape, while the Figure 6 specifies the tape dimensions.
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet 7.2 Moisture Sensitivity Levels TOBY-R2 series modules are Moisture Sensitive Devices (MSD) in accordance to the IPC/JEDEC specification. The Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) relates to the packaging and handling precautions required. TOBY-R2 series modules are rated at MSL level 4. For more information regarding moisture sensitivity levels, labeling, storage and drying see the u-blox Package Information Guide [7].
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet 8 Default settings Interface AT settings Comments UART interface AT interface enabled AT command mode is enabled by default on the UART physical interface AT+IPR=0 AT+ICF=3,1 One-shot automatic baud rate detection enabled Frame format: 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit Since AT+IPR=0 is the default value (one-shot automatic baud rate detection enabled), the AT+ICF value in the profile is not applied (AT+IPR=0 overrules the AT+ICF setting) and the one-shot automatic frame dete
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet 9 Labeling and ordering information 9.1 Product labeling The labels of TOBY-R2 series series modules include important product information as described in this section. Figure 7 illustrates the label of all the TOBY-R2 series modules, and includes: u-blox logo, production lot, Pb-free marking, product type number, IMEI number, certification numbers, and production country. xxB-00 1588 Figure 7: TOBY-R2 series module label 9.
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet Code Meaning Example PPPP Form factor TOBY TG Platform (Technology and Generation) Dominant technology: G: GSM; U: HSUPA; C: CDMA 1xRTT; N: NB-IoT; R: LTE low data rate (Cat 1 and below); L: LTE high data rate (Cat 3 and above) Generation: 1…9 R2 VV Variant function set based on the same platform [00…99] 00 MM Major product version [00…99] 02 Q Product grade B XX B = professional A = automotive Minor product version (not relevant for certification) D
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet Appendix A Glossary Name Definition 8-PSK 8 Phase-Shift Keying modulation ADC Analog to Digital Converter CSFB DDC Circuit Switched Fall-Back Display Data Channel (I2C compatible) Interface DL Down-link (Reception) DNS ERS Domain Name System External Reset Input Signal ESD FOAT Electrostatic Discharge Firmware update Over AT commands FOTA FW Firmware update Over The Air Firmware GDI GMSK Generic Digital Interfaces (power domain) Gaussian Minimum-Shift Keying mod
TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet Related documents [1] [2] u-blox AT Commands Manual, Docu No UBX-13002752 u-blox TOBY-R2 series System Integration Manual, Docu No UBX-16010572 [3] u-blox Android RIL Production delivery Application note, Docu No UBX-13002041 [4] [5] u-blox Windows Embedded RIL Production delivery Application note, Docu No UBX-13002043 u-blox GNSS Implementation Application Note, Docu No UBX-13001849 [6] u-blox Mux Implementation Application Note, Docu No UBX-13001887 [7] [8] u-blox Pac
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