Telit LE70-868

xE70-868 RF Module User Guide
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Contents
1. 1.1. 1.2. 1.3. 1.4. 1.5. 1.6. 2. 2.1. 2.2. 2.3. 2.4. 2.5. 2.6. 2.7. 3. 3.1. 3.2. 3.3. 3.4. 3.5. 3.6. 3.7. 4. 4.1. 4.2. 4.3. 4.4. Introduction ................................................................ ................................ ................................................................ ................................ ........................................ ................................ ........ 7 Scope ........................................................................................................................ 7 Audience ................................................................................................................... 7 Contact Information, Support................................................................................... 7 Document Organization ............................................................................................ 7 Text Conventions ...................................................................................................... 8 Related Documents .................................................................................................. 9 Requirements ................................................................ ................................ ................................................................ ................................ ................................... ................................ ... 10 General Requirements ........................................................................................... 10 868 MHz band Requirements ................................................................................. 10 865 - 867 MHz Band Requirements ....................................................................... 11 Other Requirements ............................................................................................... 11 Functional Requirements ....................................................................................... 11 Software .................................................................................................................. 11 Temperature Requirements................................................................................... 12 General Characteristics ................................................................ ................................ .................................................... ................................ .................... 13 Mechanical Characteristics .................................................................................... 13 Mechanical dimensions .......................................................................................... 14 DC Characteristics.................................................................................................. 15 xE70-868 Functional Characteristics ..................................................................... 16 Digital Characteristic.............................................................................................. 20 Absolute Maximum Ratings ................................................................................... 20 Ordering Information .............................................................................................. 21 Technical Description ................................................................ ................................ ....................................................... ................................ ....................... 23 Module Top View (cover side) ................................................................................. 23 Pin-out of the module xE70-868 ............................................................................ 24 Pin-out of the DIP Module ...................................................................................... 25 Pin-out correspondence table ............................................................................... 26
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4.5. 5. 5.1. 5.2. 5.3. 5.4. 5.5. 5.6. 6. 6.1. 6.2. 6.3. 6.4. 6.5. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Description of the signals....................................................................................... 27 Process Information ................................................................ ................................ ......................................................... ................................ ......................... 28 Delivery ................................................................................................................... 28 Storage ................................................................................................................... 29 Soldering pad pattern ............................................................................................. 29 Solder paste............................................................................................................ 30 Placement............................................................................................................... 30 Soldering Profile (RoHS Process) .......................................................................... 30 Board Mounting Recommendation ................................................................ .................................................................... ................................ .... 32 Electrical environment ........................................................................................... 32 Power supply decoupling on xE70-868 module ..................................................... 32 RF layout considerations ........................................................................................ 33 Antenna connections on printed circuit boards ..................................................... 34 xE70-868 Interfacing .............................................................................................. 35 Declaration Of Conformity ................................................................ ................................ ................................................. ................................ ................. 38 Safety Recommendations ................................................................ ................................ .................................................. ................................ .................. 39 Glossary ................................................................ ................................ ................................................................ ................................ ............................................ ................................ ............ 40 Document History ................................................................ ................................ ............................................................. ................................ ............................. 41
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1.
1.1.
Introduction
Scope
Scope of this document is to present the features and the application of the Telit xE70-868 radio modules.
1.2. 1.3.
Audience
This document is intended for developers using Telit xE70-868 radio modules.
Contact Information, Support

For general contact, technical support, to report documentation errors and to order manuals, contact Telit Technical Support Center (TTSC) at: TS-SRD@telit.com TS-NORTHAMERICA@telit.com TS-LATINAMERICA@telit.com TS-APAC@telit.com Alternatively, use: http://www.telit.com/en/products/technical-support-center/contact.php For detailed information about where you can buy the Telit modules or for recommendations on accessories and components visit: http://www.telit.com To register for product news and announcements or for product questions contact Telit Technical Support Center (TTSC). Our aim is to make this guide as helpful as possible. Keep us informed of your comments and suggestions for improvements. Telit appreciates feedback from the users of our information.
1.4.
Document Organization
This document contains the following chapters Chapter 1: Introduction provides a scope for this document, target audience, contact and support information, and text conventions. Chapter 2: Requirements gives an overview of the limitations imposed by Reference standards.
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Chapter 3: General Characteristics describes in details the characteristics of the product. Chapter 4: Technical Description describes in details the signals and pin-out of the product. Chapter 5: Process information describes in details the delivery, storage, soldering and placement of the product. Chapter 6: Board Mounting Recommendations describes in details the interface and coupling of the product. Chapter 7: Annexes describes examples of propagation attenuation. Chapter 8: Safety Recommendations describes recommendation for proper usage. Chapter 9: Glossary shows acronyms used in the document. Chapter 10: Document history describes the revision history of the document.
1.5.
Text Conventions
Danger This information MUST be followed or catastrophic equipment failure or bodily injury may occur. Caution or Warning Alerts the user to important points about integrating the module, if these points are not followed, the module and end user equipment may fail or malfunction. Tip or Information Provides advice and suggestions that may be useful when integrating the module. All dates are in ISO 8601 format, i.e. YYYY-MM-DD.
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1.6.
Related Documents
[1] EN 300 220-2 v2.4.1, ETSI Standards for SRD , May 2012 [2] ERC Rec 70-03, ERC Recommendation for SRD, October 2012 [3] 2002/95/EC, Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council, 27 January 2003 [4] SR Tool User Guide, 1vv0300899 [5] 2006/771/EC, Harmonization of the radio spectrum for use by short-range devices [6] 2009/381/EC, Amending Decision 2006/771/EC on harmonization of the radio spectrum for use by short-range devices [7] Star Network Protocol Stack User Guide, 1vv0300873 [8] Low Power Mesh Protocol Stack User Guide, 1vv0300944
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2.
2.1.
Requirements
General Requirements
The xE70-868 module is multi-channel radio board, delivering up to 500mW in the 868 MHz ISM band (unlicensed frequency band). It is delivered with preloaded protocol stack: x L N Product name LE70-868 NE70-868 Stack functionality Star Network Low Power Mesh
xE70-868 is pin-to-pin compatible with LE, NE and ME modules working at different frequencies, in particular xE50-868. xE70-868 is also pin-to-pin compatible with Telit ZE Family (ZigBee 2007 and ZigBee PRO stack).
2.2.
868 MHz band Requirements

The ERC recommendation 70-03 Annex 1 describes the 868 MHz license free band for non-specific short range devices in terms of bandwidth, maximum power, duty cycle and channel spacing. It gives the following limitations:
Band
Frequency band (MHz) 869.400 869.650
g3
ERC recommendation 70-03 Maximum Channel spacing radiated power (mW) 500 25 kHz or the whole band
Maximum Duty cycle (%) 10
These bands are free to use but the module and the user must respect some limitations. Most of these restrictions are integrated in the conception of the module, except the duty cycle. This means that each module is limited to a total transmit time of 6 minutes per hour. It is the responsibility of the user to respect the duty cycle
National Restrictions for non-specific short range devices Annex 1 band g3: Country Band g3 Georgia Russian Federation Ukraine Restriction Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Reason/Remark
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2.3.
865 - 867 MHz B and Requirements

In India it is allowed to operate devices in the 865 867 MHz frequency band subject to the following maximum limits: Transmitter power: 1 W Effective radiated power: 4 W Carrier bandwidth; 200 kHz
2.4.
Other Requirements
Furthermore, the module complies with the ETSI 300-220-2 v2.4.1 standards (specific for SRD) which main requirements are described in Appendix 1. Finally, the module complies with the new European Directive 2002/95/EC concerning the Restrictive Usage of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).
2.5.
Functional Requirements
The xE70-868 module is a complete solution from serial interface to RF interface. The xE70868 module has a digital part and a RF part. The radio link is a Half-Duplex bi-directional link. The digital part has the following functionalities: Communication interface I/O management Micro controller with embedded Telit Software Stack The RF part has the following functionalities: Frequency synthesis Front-end Low noise reception Power amplification Packet handling
2.6.
Software
The xE70-868 module is provided pre-flashed with Telit in-house stack. Please refer to Protocol Stack User Guides [7][8] for detailed information.
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2.7.
Temperature Requirements
Minimum Operating Temperature Relative humidity @ 25C Storage Temperature - 40 25 + 85 C - 40 20 25 + 85 75 C % Typical Maximum Unit
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3.1.
Size Height Weight PCB thickness Cover
General Characteristics
Mechanical Characteristics
Rectangular 25.8 x 15 mm 3 mm 1.7 g 0.8 mm Mounted above SMD components for EMI reduction and automatic placement Dimensions : 25 x 14.2 x 2.2mm Thickness : 200m
Components Mounting
All SMD components, on one side of the PCB. Suitable for RoHS reflow process SMD LGA on the 4 external sides
Number of pins
30
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3.2.
Mechanical dimensions
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3.3.
DC Characteristics
Measured on DIP interface with T = 25C, under 50 ohm impedance connected to RF port and default power register setting if nothing else stated. Max limits apply over the entire operating range, T=-40C to +85C, VDD =2.3V to 3.6V and all channels.
Characteristics xE70-868 Power Supply (VDD) Consumption at 3.6V Maximum output power 500mW (+27dBm) Reception Stand-by (32.768 khz On) I/O low level I/O high level
Min. +2.3
Typ. +3.6
Max. +3.6
Unit V
335 25 <2 GND 0.8x VDD -
< 400 30 <3 0.2x VDD VDD
mA mA A V V
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3.4.
xE70E70 -868 Functional Functional Characteristics

Measured on DIP interface at T = 25C, VDD = 3.6V, 50 ohm impedance and default power register setting if nothing else stated.
ERC Rec 70-03 Frequency Band

RF data rate
Band g3: 869.400 MHz - 869.650 MHz 1.2 kbps 2.4 kbps 4.8 kbps 9.6 kbps 1 250 kHz 869.525 MHz 250 kHz Transmission 19.2 kbps 38.4 kbps 57.6 kbps
Numbers of channels Channel width Channel 0 Total Bandwidth
Duty cycle Modulation Format Deviation Frequency tolerance at 25C RF Output Power at 3.6V 0.6 kHz 1.2 kHz 7 kHz
10% 2GFSK 7 kHz +/- 2.5 kHz Selectable by software (see Protocol Stack User Guide [7][8]) From +15 dBm to +27dBm Reception 10 kHz 20 kHz 30 kHz
Rx filter BW Sensitivity [dBm] for PER < 0,8 (*)
20 kHz -116
20 kHz -116
20 kHz -117
27 kHz -115
44 kHz -113
81 kHz -110
122 kHz -108
(*) 20 bytes Data Packet not including preamble length
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RF data rate
Band g3: 869.400 MHz - 869.650 MHz (channelized operation) 4.8 kbps 10 25 kHz 869.4125 MHz 250 kHz Transmission
Numbers of channels Channel width Channel 0 Total Bandwidth
Duty cycle Modulation Format Deviation Frequency tolerance at 25C RF Output Power at 3.6V
10% 2GFSK 2.4 kHz +/- 2.5 kHz Selectable by software (see Protocol Stack User Guides [7][8]) From +15 dBm to +23dBm Reception
Rx filter BW Sensitivity [dBm] for PER < 0,8 Ch1 Ch5 Ch10
15 kHz -115 ; -117 ; -116
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Indian Frequency Band: 865 MHz - 867 MHz

RF data rate
4.8 kbps
9.6 kbps 10 200 kHz
19.2 kbps
38.4 kbps
Numbers of channels Channel width Channel 0 Total Bandwidth Transmission Modulation Format Deviation Frequency tolerance at 25C RF Output Power at 3.6V 7 kHz 7 kHz
865.1 MHz 2 MHz
2GFSK 10 kHz +/- 2.5 kHz Selectable by software (see Protocol Stack User Guide [7][8]) From +15 dBm to +27dBm Reception 20 kHz
Rx filter BW Sensitivity [dBm] for PER < 0,8
20 kHz -117
27 kHz -115
44 kHz -113
81 kHz -110
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Limits allowed by ETSI standard [1] Transmission Frequency error ACP for channels 25 kHz +/- 12.5 kHz @ 25 kHz channelization +/- 87 kHz (+/-100 ppm) > 25 kHz channelization - 37 dBm in 16 kHz receiver filter BW under normal test conditions - 32 dBm in 16 kHz receiver filter BW under extreme test conditions Reference Bandwidth (RBW) Modulation bandwidth 1 kHz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz Frequency Unwanted emissions in the spurious domain Limit Lower envelope point Minimum frequency fe, lower (fe, lower 200 kHz) (fe, lower 400 kHz) (fe, lower 1 MHz) Other frequencies below 1 000 MHz Upper envelope point maximum frequency fe, upper (fe, upper + 200 kHz) (fe, upper + 400 kHz) (fe, upper + 1 MHz) Frequencies above 1 000 MHz
- 30 dBm (1 W) - 36 dBm (250 nW) - 36 dBm (250 nW) - 36 dBm (250 nW) 47 MHz to 74 MHz 7,5 MHz to 118 MHz 174 MHz to 230 MHz 470 MHz to 862 MHz - 54 dBm (4 nW) - 57 dBm (2 nW) Reception
State Operating Standby
- 36 dBm (250 nW) - 57 dBm (2 nW)
- 30 dBm (1 W) - 47 dBm (20 nW)
Frequency offset of the unwanted signal
Receiver bandwidth 15 kHz 25 kHz
Minimum offset between wanted and unwanted signals 35 dB 33 dB 28 dB 26 dB 60 dB 58 dB 53 dB 51 dB Above 1000 MHz - 47 dBm (20 nW)
+/-2 MHz Blocking for class 2 equipments 81 kHz 122 kHz 15 kHz 25 kHz +/-10 MHz 81 kHz 122 kHz Below 1000 MHz Spurious radiation - 57 dBm (2 nW)
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Function C
Digital Characteristic
Characteristics 128 kB + 8 kB in system programmable flash 8 kB RAM 2 kB E2PROM RS232 TTL Full Duplex 1200 to 115200 bps 7 or 8 bits Parity management Flow control o Hardware (RTS/CTS) Flexibility: o Pre flashed o Customization capability o Embedded bootloader for firmware download through serial link or over the air
Serial link
Embedded software functionality
3.6.
Absolute Maximum Ratings

-0.3V to +3.6V -0.3V to VDD+0.3V
Voltage applied to Vcc, VDD : Voltage applied to TTL Input :
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Ordering Information Inform ation

The following equipments can be ordered ( x = L or N ): The SMD version (xE70-868). The DIP interface version (xE70-868). The Demo Kit LE70-868 composed by n.2 EVK board, n.2 DIP interface boards, n.2 RF antennas, n.2 USB cables, n.2 batteries 9V. The Demo Case NE70-868 composed by n.4 EVK board, n.4 DIP interface boards, n.4 RF antennas, n.4 USB cables, n.2 report I/O interface, n.2 batteries 9V.
The versions below are considered standard and should be readily available. For other versions, please contact Telit. Please make sure to give the complete part number when ordering.
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Equipment x= L or N SMD Version B xE70-868/SMD
DIP Version B xE70-868/DIP
Demo Kit LE70-868 Demo Kit/NE70-868 Demo Case
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4.1.
Technical Description
Module Top View (cover side)
CAUTION: reserved pins must not be connected
CAUTION: In case you want to use in the same application Telit ZE51 or ZE61 modules J9 and J8 should not be connected, since reserved on these modules (see foot notes on PinOut tables.
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4.2.
Pin J30 J29 J28 J27 J26 J25 J24 J23 J22 J21 J20 J19 J18 J17 J16 J15 J14 J13 J12 J11 J10 J9 GND
PinPin -out of the m odule xE70E70-868

Pin name Pin type Gnd RF Gnd Gnd Gnd Power I I O I Gnd O I Gnd I Gnd I/O Gnd Gnd Gnd I I/O O I/O O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O TTL TTL TTL analog TTL analog analog analog analog analog TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL Signal level Function RF Ground connection for external antenna RF I/O connection to external antenna RF Ground connection for external antenna Ground Ground Digital and Radio part power supply pin Clear To Send C reset ( Active low with internal pull-up ) Request To Send RxD UART Serial Data Reception Ground TxD UART Serial Data Transmission Standby (Active high with internal pull-down: when set to 1 the module is put in stand-by) Ground Signal for serial C flashing (Active high with internal pull-down) Ground Program and Debug Interface DATA Ground Ground Ground Program and Debug Interface CLOCK Digital I/O N9 with interrupt See reference document [7] Star Network Protocol Stack User Guide A to D and D to A I/O N8 with interrupt (Logic I/O capability) See reference document [7] Star Network Protocol Stack User Guide Analog Input N7 (Logic I/O capability) Analog Input N6 (Logic I/O capability) Analog Input N5 (Logic I/O capability) Analog Input N4 (Logic I/O capability) Analog Input N3 (Logic I/O capability)
Ext_Antenna GND GND GND VDD CTS RESET RTS RXD GND TXD STAND_BY GND PROG GND PDI_DATA GND GND GND PDI_CLK IO9
1
Status TX/RX J8 IO8_AD_DA2 ACK TX J7 J6 J5 J4 J3 IO7_A IO6_A IO5_A IO4_A IO3_A
1, 2
In case you want to use in the same application Telit ZE51 or ZE61 modules J9 and J8 should not be connected, since reserved on these modules.
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J2 IO2_P RX LED J1 IO1_P TX LED I/O O I/O O TTL TTL TTL TTL Logic I/O N2 with interrupt See reference document [7] Star Network Protocol Stack User Guide Logic I/O N1 with interrupt See reference document [7] Star Network Protocol Stack User Guide
4.3.
PinPin -out of the DIP Module
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PinPin -out correspondence corr espondence table

Pin-Out correspondence between xE70-868/DIP and xE70-868/SMD
xE70-868/DIP Connector Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 1 2 J4 3 4 5 J7 J8 xE70-868/SMD Pin Name GND IO5_A Status TX/RX RX LED TX LED IO4_A IO3_A GND VDD PROG RTS CTS RESET RxD TxD STAND_BY RTS IO6_A GND PDI_DATA PDI_CLK RESET VDD GND IO7_A IO8_AD_DA Ext_Antenna (Unbalanced RF) Reserved Pin A 50 Ohm coplanar wave guide and a 0 ohm resistor are used to connect J29 to J3 J4 Connector for debugging and flashing Comments
Name GND P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 GND VDD PROG RTS CTS RESET RxD TxD STDBY RTS P7 GND
J1
J5 J9 J2 J1 J4 J3 J25 J16 J22 J24 J23 J21 J19 J18 J22 J6 J14 J10 J23 J25
Reserved Pin
J2
J3
SMA connector
J29
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4.5.
Description of the signals

Signals Description
External hardware reset of the radio module. Active on low state. Serial link signals, format NRZ/TTL: TXD is for outgoing data. RXD is for incoming data. The 1 is represented by a high state. Incoming signal. Indicates whether the module can send serial data to user (Active, on low state) or not (inactive, on high state). Outgoing signal. Indicates whether the user can transmit serial data (active, on low state) or not (inactive, on high state). I/O, configurable as input or as output. See reference document [7] for LE70-868. Input signal which indicates to the module to switch to pre-selected lowpower mode. See reference document [7] for LE70-868 Output signal set to VCC during radio transmission and set to GND the rest of the time Output signal set to VCC as soon as a radio frame is detected with correct synchronization word. The signal returns to GND as soon as the frame reception is finished In Addressed Secured mode, this signal rises to VCC when an ACK hasnt been received after frame transmission and repetition. This is the hardware version of ERROR serial message. It stays at VCC until next success addressed secured transmission Output signal which indicates the status of the serial port. When serial port is transmitting, Status RX/TX signal goes VCC until the end of serial transmission. The signal stays to GND the rest of the time
Reset
TXD, RXD
CTS RTS IO STANDBY TX LED
RX LED
ACK TX
STATUS TX/RX
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5.1.
Process Information
Delivery
xE70-868 modules are delivered in plastic tray packaging, each tray including 50 units. The dimensions of the tray are the following: 329 mm x 176 mm x 5.6 mm. Each unit is placed in a 26.6 mm x 16 mm location. An empty tray weights 45 g and a loaded tray weights around 130 g.
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Storage
The optimal storage environment for xE70-868 modules should be dust free, dry and the temperature should be included between -40C and +85C. In case of a reflow soldering process, radio modules must be submitted to a drying bake at +60C during 24 hours. The drying bake must be used prior to the reflow soldering process in order to prevent a popcorn effect. After being submitted to the drying bake, modules must be soldered on host boards within 168 hours. Also, it must be noted that due to some components, xE70-868 modules are ESD sensitive device. Therefore, ESD handling precautions should be carefully observed.
5.3.
Soldering pad pattern

The surface finished on the printed circuit board pads should be made of Nickel/Gold surface. The recommended soldering pad layout on the host board for the xE70-868 module is shown in the diagram below:
All dimensions in mm
Neither via-holes nor wires are allowed on the PCB upper layer in area occupied by the module.
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5.4.
Solder paste paste

xE70-868 module is designed for reflow soldering process. For proper module assembly, solder paste must be printed on the target surface of the host board. The solder paste should be eutectic and made of 95.5% of SN, 4% of Ag and 0.5% of Cu. The recommended solder paste height is 180 m.
5.5.
Placement
The xE70-868 module can be automatically placed on host boards by pick-and-place machines like any integrated circuit.
5.6.
Soldering Profile (RoHS Process)

It must be noted that xE70-868 module should not be allowed to be hanging upside down during the reflow operation. This means that the module has to be assembled on the side of the printed circuit board that is soldered last. The recommendation for lead-free solder reflow in IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020D Standard should be followed.
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The barcode label located on the module shield is able to withstand the reflow temperature.
CAUTION - It must also be noted that if the host board is submitted to a wave soldering after the reflow operation, a solder mask must be used in order to protect the xE70-868 radio modules metal shield from being in contact with the solder wave.
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6.1.
Board Mounting Recommendation

Electrical environment
The best performances of the xE70-868 module are obtained in a noise free environment. Some basic recommendations must be followed: Noisy electronic components (serial RS232, DC-DC Converter, Display, Ram, bus,...) must be placed as far as possible from the xE70-868 module.
CAUTION A particular attention must be put on power supply DC-DC converter, due to switching frequency that generates spurious into the receiver band. It can strongly decrease module performances. It is then recommended to put a metallic shield covering DC conversion function. Switching components circuits (especially RS-232/TTL interface circuit power supply) must be decoupled with a 100 F low ESR tantalum capacitor. And the decoupling capacitor must be as close as possible to the noisy chip.
6.2.
Power supply decoupling on x E70E70-868 module

The power supply of xE70-868 module must be nearby decoupled. A LC filter is strongly recommended in case of DC-DC conversion. It must be placed as close as possible to the radio module power supply pin, VDD. Power Supply L1 C1 C2 Vdd
For example:
Symbols L1 C1 C2 Reference LQH31MN1R0K03 GRM31CF51A226ZE01 Ceramic CMS 25V Value 1H 22F 100nF Manufacturer Murata Murata Multiple
L1 must be chosen carefully with very low serial resistance (ESR) in order to limit voltage drop.
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6.3.
RF layout considerations consi derations

Basic recommendations must be followed to achieve a good RF layout: It is recommended to fill all unused PCB area around the module with ground plane The radio module ground pin must be connected to solid ground plane. If the ground plane is on the bottom side, a via (Metal hole) must be used in front of each ground pad. Especially J28 and J30 (RF Gnd) pins should be grounded via several holes to be located right next to the pins thus minimizing inductance and preventing mismatch and losses.
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6.4.
Antenna connections on printed circuit boards

Special care must be taken when connecting an antenna or a connector to the module. The RF output impedance is 50 ohms, so the strip between the pad and the antenna or connector must be 50 ohms following the tables below. Ground lines should be connected to the ground plane with as many vias as possible, but not too close to the signal line.
PCB material FR4
PCB thickness H (mm) 0.8 1.6
Coplanar line W (mm) 1 1
Coplanar line G (mm) 0.3 0.2
Table 1: Values for double face PCB with ground plane around and under coplanar wave guide (recommended)
PCB material FR4
PCB thickness H (mm) 0.8 1.6
Coplanar line W (mm) 1 1
Coplanar line G (mm) 0.22 0.23
Table 2: Values for simple face PCB with ground plane around coplanar wave guide (not recommended)
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xE70E70 -868 Inter Inter facing

Example of a full RS-232 connection between a PC or an Automat (PLC) and xE70-868
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Example of minimum connections for communication between a PC and xE70-868
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Example for sensor connection with xE70-868
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Declaration Of Conformity
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Safety Recommendations
READ CAREFULLY Be sure the use of this product is allowed in the country and in the environment required. The use of this product may be dangerous and has to be avoided in the following areas: Where it can interfere with other electronic devices in environments such as hospitals, airports, aircrafts, etc. Where there is risk of explosion such as gasoline stations, oil refineries, etc. It is responsibility of the user to enforce the country regulation and the specific environment regulation. Do not disassemble the product; any mark of tampering will compromise the warranty validity. We recommend following the instructions of the hardware user guides for a correct wiring of the product. The product has to be supplied with a stabilized voltage source and the wiring has to be conforming to the security and fire prevention regulations. The product has to be handled with care, avoiding any contact with the pins because electrostatic discharges may damage the product itself. The system integrator is responsible of the functioning of the final product; therefore, care has to be taken to the external components of the module, as well as of any project or installation issue, because the risk of disturbing the GSM network or external devices or having impact on the security. Should there be any doubt, please refer to the technical documentation and the regulations in force. Every module has to be equipped with a proper antenna with specific characteristics. The antenna has to be installed with care in order to avoid any interference with other electronic devices and has to guarantee a minimum distance from the body (20 cm). In case of this requirement cannot be satisfied, the system integrator has to assess the final product against the SAR regulation. The European Community provides some Directives for the electronic equipments introduced on the market. All the relevant informations are available on the European Community website: http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/rtte/documents/ The text of the Directive 99/05 regarding telecommunication equipments is available, while the applicable Directives (Low Voltage and EMC) are available at: http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/electrical/
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Glossary
ACP AFA bps BW dB dBm E2PROM e.r.p ETSI GFSK I ISM kB kbps kcps kHz LBT LGA MHz mW O PER ppm RAM RF RoHS RxD SMD SRD TxD UART C Adjacent Channel Power Adaptive Frequency Agility Bits per second Bandwidth Decibel Power level in decibel milliwatt (10 log (P/1mW)) Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory Effective radiated power European Telecommunication Standard Institute Gaussian Frequency Shift Keying Input Industrial, Scientific and Medical KiloByte Kilobits per second Kilochips per second Kilo Hertz Listen Before Talk Land Grid Array Mega Hertz milliwatt Output Packet Error Rate Parts per million Random Access Memory Radio Frequency Restriction of Hazardous Substances Receive Data Surface Mounted Device Short Range Device Transmit Data Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter microcontroller
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Document History
Revision 0 1 2 Date 2012-11-21 2014-01-30 2014-04-01 Changes First Release Inserted NE70-868 module and DoC Updated Demo Kit/Case content
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Contact Information, Support

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868 MHz band Requirements

Frequency band (MHz) 869.400 869.650

Maximum Duty cycle (%) 10

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865 - 867 MHz B and Requirements

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335 25 <2 GND 0.8x VDD -

< 400 30 <3 0.2x VDD VDD

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xE70E70 -868 Functional Functional Characteristics

ERC Rec 70-03 Frequency Band

Numbers of channels Channel width Channel 0 Total Bandwidth

Rx filter BW Sensitivity [dBm] for PER < 0,8 (*)

122 kHz -108

(*) 20 bytes Data Packet not including preamble length

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Numbers of channels Channel width Channel 0 Total Bandwidth

15 kHz -115 ; -117 ; -116

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Indian Frequency Band: 865 MHz - 867 MHz

9.6 kbps 10 200 kHz

865.1 MHz 2 MHz

Rx filter BW Sensitivity [dBm] for PER < 0,8

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State Operating Standby

- 36 dBm (250 nW) - 57 dBm (2 nW)

- 30 dBm (1 W) - 47 dBm (20 nW)

Frequency offset of the unwanted signal

Receiver bandwidth 15 kHz 25 kHz

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Embedded software functionality

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Voltage applied to Vcc, VDD : Voltage applied to TTL Input :

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Ordering Information Inform ation

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Equipment x= L or N SMD Version B xE70-868/SMD

DIP Version B xE70-868/DIP

Demo Kit LE70-868 Demo Kit/NE70-868 Demo Case

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CAUTION: reserved pins must not be connected

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PinPin -out of the m odule xE70E70-868

Status TX/RX J8 IO8_AD_DA2 ACK TX J7 J6 J5 J4 J3 IO7_A IO6_A IO5_A IO4_A IO3_A