Integration Manual
Table Of Contents
- Document information
- Contents
- 1 System description
- 1.1 Overview
- 1.2 Architecture
- 1.3 Pin-out
- 1.4 Operating modes
- 1.5 Supply interfaces
- 1.5.1 Module supply input (VCC)
- 1.5.1.1 VCC supply requirements
- 1.5.1.2 VCC current consumption in LTE connected mode
- 1.5.1.3 VCC current consumption in 2G connected mode
- 1.5.1.4 VCC current consumption in ultra low power deep sleep mode
- 1.5.1.5 VCC current consumption in low power idle mode
- 1.5.1.6 VCC current consumption in active mode (PSM / low power disabled)
- 1.5.2 Generic digital interfaces supply output (V_INT)
- 1.5.1 Module supply input (VCC)
- 1.6 System function interfaces
- 1.7 Antenna interfaces
- 1.8 SIM interface
- 1.9 Data communication interfaces
- 1.10 Audio
- 1.11 General Purpose Input/Output
- 1.12 GNSS peripheral input output
- 1.13 Reserved pins (RSVD)
- 2 Design-in
- 2.1 Overview
- 2.2 Supply interfaces
- 2.2.1 Module supply (VCC)
- 2.2.1.1 General guidelines for VCC supply circuit selection and design
- 2.2.1.2 Guidelines for VCC supply circuit design using a switching regulator
- 2.2.1.3 Guidelines for VCC supply circuit design using LDO linear regulator
- 2.2.1.4 Guidelines for VCC supply circuit design using a rechargeable battery
- 2.2.1.5 Guidelines for VCC supply circuit design using a primary battery
- 2.2.1.6 Guidelines for external battery charging circuit
- 2.2.1.7 Guidelines for external charging and power path management circuit
- 2.2.1.8 Guidelines for particular VCC supply circuit design for SARA-R4x2
- 2.2.1.9 Guidelines for removing VCC supply
- 2.2.1.10 Additional guidelines for VCC supply circuit design
- 2.2.1.11 Guidelines for VCC supply layout design
- 2.2.1.12 Guidelines for grounding layout design
- 2.2.2 Generic digital interfaces supply output (V_INT)
- 2.2.1 Module supply (VCC)
- 2.3 System functions interfaces
- 2.4 Antenna interfaces
- 2.5 SIM interface
- 2.6 Data communication interfaces
- 2.7 Audio
- 2.8 General Purpose Input/Output
- 2.9 GNSS peripheral input output
- 2.10 Reserved pins (RSVD)
- 2.11 Module placement
- 2.12 Module footprint and paste mask
- 2.13 Thermal guidelines
- 2.14 Schematic for SARA-R4 series module integration
- 2.15 Design-in checklist
- 3 Handling and soldering
- 4 Approvals
- 4.1 Product certification approval overview
- 4.2 US Federal Communications Commission notice
- 4.3 Innovation, Science, Economic Development Canada notice
- 4.4 European Conformance CE mark
- 4.5 National Communication Commission Taiwan
- 4.6 ANATEL Brazil
- 4.7 Australian Conformance
- 4.8 GITEKI Japan
- 4.9 KC South Korea
- 5 Product testing
- Appendix
- A Migration between SARA modules
- B Glossary
- Related documentation
- Revision history
- Contact
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2.2.1.4 Guidelines for VCC supply circuit design using a rechargeable battery
Rechargeable Li-Ion or Li-Pol batteries connected to the VCC pins should meet the following
prerequisites to comply with the module VCC requirements summarized in Table 6:
• Maximum pulse and DC discharge current: the rechargeable Li-Ion battery with its related output
circuit connected to the VCC pins must be capable of delivering the maximum current occurring
during a transmission at maximum Tx power, as specified in the SARA-R4 series data sheet [1].
The maximum discharge current is not always reported in the data sheets of batteries, but the
maximum DC discharge current is typically almost equal to the battery capacity in Amp-hours
divided by 1 hour.
• DC series resistance: the rechargeable Li-Ion battery with its output circuit must be capable of
avoiding a VCC voltage drop below the operating range summarized in Table 6 during transmit
bursts.
2.2.1.5 Guidelines for VCC supply circuit design using a primary battery
The characteristics of a primary (non-rechargeable) battery connected to VCC pins should meet the
following prerequisites to comply with the module VCC requirements summarized in Table 6:
• Maximum pulse and DC discharge current: the non-rechargeable battery with its related output
circuit connected to the VCC pins must be capable of delivering the maximum current
consumption occurring during a transmission at maximum Tx power, as specified in SARA-R4
series data sheet [1]. The maximum discharge current is not always reported in the data sheets
of batteries, but the maximum DC discharge current is typically almost equal to the battery
capacity in Amp-hours divided by 1 hour.
• DC series resistance: the non-rechargeable battery with its output circuit must be capable of
avoiding a VCC voltage drop below the operating range summarized in Table 6 during transmit
bursts.
2.2.1.6 Guidelines for external battery charging circuit
SARA-R4 series modules do not have an on-board charging circuit. Figure 26 provides an example of
a battery charger design, suitable for applications that are battery powered with a Li-Ion (or Li-
Polymer) cell.
In the application circuit, a rechargeable Li-Ion (or Li-Polymer) battery cell, that features the correct
pulse and DC discharge current capabilities and the appropriate DC series resistance, is directly
connected to the VCC supply input of the module. Battery charging is completely managed by the
Battery Charger IC, which from a USB power source (5.0 V typ.), linearly charges the battery in three
phases:
• Pre-charge constant current (active when the battery is deeply discharged): the battery is
charged with a low current.
• Fast-charge constant current: the battery is charged with the maximum current, configured by
the value of an external resistor.
• Constant voltage: when the battery voltage reaches the regulated output voltage, the Battery
Charger IC starts to reduce the current until the charge termination is done. The charging process
ends when the charging current reaches the value configured by an external resistor or when the
charging timer reaches the factory set value.
Using a battery pack with an internal NTC resistor, the Battery Charger IC can monitor the battery
temperature to protect the battery from operating under unsafe thermal conditions.