Development Kit User Guide

AirPrime HL Series

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Important Notice
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SIERRA WIRELESS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR AND SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY
DEFECT OR DEFICIENCY OF ANY KIND OF CELLULAR OR GPS (INCLUDING A-GPS)
SERVICES.

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Consult our website for up-to-date product descriptions, documentation, application notes, firmware
upgrades, troubleshooting tips, and press releases: www.sierrawireless.com

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Document History
Version Date Updates

1.0 November 21, 2013 Creation

2.0 March 04, 2014 Added HL8548x support
Updated:
 Board version number
2.1 March 10, 2014  Table 3 Available Connections
 3.8 UART0/SPI1
Deleted obsolete connectors
Added Snap-in socket information; updated information for board version
3.0 December 12, 2014 1400897-I
Removed socket board information
4.0 March 16, 2015 Added HL75xx, HL8518, HL8528, HL8529 and HL8549x support
Added HL6528RDx support
Updated:
5.0 October 12, 2015
 Table 2 Connector and Switch Description
 Table 4 AirPrime HL Series Development Kit Test Ports

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 Contents
1. OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................... 9
2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................. 11
2.1. RoHS Compliance ...........................................................................................................11
2.2. Development Kit ..............................................................................................................12
2.2.1. Features ...................................................................................................................13
2.2.2. Connectors and Component Placement ..................................................................13
2.2.3. Snap-In Connector ...................................................................................................18
2.2.4. Test Ports .................................................................................................................20
2.3. Special Solder for Jumper Solder Pads ..........................................................................22

3. INTERFACES ..................................................................................................... 23
3.1. Power Supply ..................................................................................................................23
3.2. Control Functions ............................................................................................................24
3.2.1. Power ON/OFF ........................................................................................................24
3.2.2. ~RESET ...................................................................................................................24
3.3. USB0 ...............................................................................................................................25
3.4. USB1 ...............................................................................................................................25
3.5. Audio ...............................................................................................................................26
3.6. SIM1 and SIM2 ................................................................................................................27
3.7. UART1 .............................................................................................................................29
3.8. UART0/SPI1 ....................................................................................................................30
3.9. GPIO Control ...................................................................................................................31
3.10. Current Measurement .....................................................................................................31
3.11. JTAG ...............................................................................................................................32
3.12. Antenna Connections ......................................................................................................32
3.13. RTC Backup Battery ........................................................................................................32

4. GETTING STARTED WITH THE HL SERIES DEVELOPMENT KIT ................. 33

4.1. Setting Up the Development Kit ......................................................................................33
4.2. Switching the Development Kit On ..................................................................................36
4.3. RF Communications with the HL6528x ...........................................................................36
4.3.1. Configure the COM Port ...........................................................................................36
4.3.2. Make a Voice Call ....................................................................................................37
4.4. RF Communications with the HL75xx and HL85xxx .......................................................38
4.5. GPS Communications with the HL6528-G ......................................................................40
4.6. GPS Communications with the HL854x-G ......................................................................41

5. OTHER HARDWARE SETTINGS ...................................................................... 42

5.1. Getting SpyTracer Debugging Data (for HL6528x only) .................................................42

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6. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS .............................................................................. 46

7. DEV-KIT SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ................................................................... 47

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 List of Figures
Figure 1. AirPrime HL Series Development Kit (board version 1400897-I) .................................... 12
Figure 2. Available Connectors and Components on the AirPrime HL Series Development Kit ... 14
Figure 3. Snap-in Connector .......................................................................................................... 18
Figure 4. Module Position for HL6528x (without label) ................................................................... 18
Figure 5. Module Position for HL6528x (with label) ........................................................................ 19
Figure 6. Module Position for HL75xx and HL85xxx ...................................................................... 19
Figure 7. Snap-in Connector with Embedded Module and Cover .................................................. 19
Figure 8. Jumper Solder Pad .......................................................................................................... 22
Figure 9. Power Supply Connector (CN402, CN401 and CN400) ................................................. 23
Figure 10. Power Source Selection (Schematic Diagram and Actual Development Kit Picture) ..... 23
Figure 11. PWR ON Pushbutton and CN601 Jumper ...................................................................... 24
Figure 12. ~RESET Pushbutton ....................................................................................................... 24
Figure 13. USB0 Interface ................................................................................................................ 25
Figure 14. USB1 Interface ................................................................................................................ 25
Figure 15. Audio Interface ................................................................................................................ 26
Figure 16. 4-pin RJ9 Connector for Audio Signals ........................................................................... 26
Figure 17. SIM1 and SIM2 Interface ................................................................................................. 27
Figure 18. UART1 Connector ........................................................................................................... 29
Figure 19. UART0 Connector ........................................................................................................... 30
Figure 20. GPIOs Control Switches .................................................................................................. 31
Figure 21. Jumper for Supplying the Development Kit Interfaces Separately.................................. 31
Figure 22. JTAG Connector .............................................................................................................. 32
Figure 23. RF, 4G Diversity and GNSS Antenna Connectors .......................................................... 32
Figure 24. RTC Coin Battery Location .............................................................................................. 32
Figure 25. AirPrime HL Series Development Kit with an HL6528 Embedded Module Inside the
Snap-in Connector ................................................................................................................................ 35
Figure 26. CN601 and SW601 ......................................................................................................... 36
Figure 27. D403 and D501 ............................................................................................................... 36
Figure 28. AT Communication with the AirPrime HL6528x .............................................................. 37
Figure 29. AT Communication with the AirPrime HL75xx and HL85xxx .......................................... 39

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 List of Tables
Table 1. Supported Module Variants ............................................................................................... 9
Table 2. Connector and Switch Description .................................................................................. 15
Table 3. Available Connections ..................................................................................................... 16
Table 4. AirPrime HL Series Development Kit Test Ports ............................................................. 20
Table 5. Audio Connector Pin Description .................................................................................... 26
Table 6. SIM1 Connector Pin Description ..................................................................................... 27
Table 7. SIM2 Connector Pin Description ..................................................................................... 28
Table 8. SIM Configuration ............................................................................................................ 28
Table 9. Pin Description of the UART1 Connector ........................................................................ 29
Table 10. UART0 Connector Pin Description .................................................................................. 30

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 1. Overview
This document describes the AirPrime HL Series Development Kit (board version 1400897-I) and how
it integrates with the AirPrime HL6528x, HL75xx and HL85xxx series of embedded modules via a
specific Snap-in connector. It also briefly describes the different interfaces and peripheral connections
supported by the HL Series Development Kit and provide schematics to facilitate the user’s
understanding and configuration of the development kit board for their own application use.
The AirPrime HL Series Development Kit may be used to develop both software and hardware
applications based on embedded modules from the AirPrime HL series.
The following table enumerates the different HL6528x, HL75xx and HL85xxx variants that can be
used with the development kit.

Table 1. Supported Module Variants

Series Variant Part Number Description

HL6528 1102403 1.8V; GSM/GPRS capable

1.8V; GSM/GPRS capable with GLONASS
HL6528-G 1102404
support
HL6528-2.8V 1102405 2.8V; GSM/GPRS capable
2.8V; GSM/GPRS capable with GLONASS
HL6528-G2.8V 1102406
support
HL6528 AUTO 1102313 1.8V; GSM/GPRS capable (automotive grade)
1.8V; GSM/GPRS capable with GLONASS
HL6528-G AUTO 1102314
support (automotive grade)
HL6528x
HL6528-2.8V AUTO 1102315 2.8V; GSM/GPRS capable (automotive grade)
2.8V; GSM/GPRS capable with GLONASS
HL6528-G2.8V AUTO 1102316
support (automotive grade)
HL6528RD 1102609 1.8V; GSM/GPRS capable
1.8V; GSM/GPRS capable with GLONASS
HL6528RD-G 1102610
support
HL6528RD-2.8V 1102611 2.8V; GSM/GPRS capable
2.8V; GSM/GPRS capable with GLONASS
HL6528RD-G2.8V 1102612
support
HL7518 1600601 1.8V; LTE (B4, B13) capable
HL7519 1600570 1.8V; LTE (B2, B4, B13) capable
HL7528 1600583 1.8V; LTE (B1, B3, B5, B7) capable
HL75xx HL7548 1600571 1.8V; LTE (B2, B4, B5, B17) capable
HL7549 1600617 1.8V; LTE (B3, B7, B28A, B28B) capable
1.8V; HSPA+ (B2, B5)/LTE (B2, B4, B5, B13,
HL7588 1600572
B17) capable

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Series Variant Part Number Description

HL8518 1600676 1.8V; GSM/GPRS/UMTS (B1, B8) capable

1.8V; GSM/GPRS/EDGE GSM 850/PCS
HL8528 1600677
1900/UMTS (B2, B5) capable
HL8529 1600678 1.8V; UMTS (B2, B5) capable
HL8548 1102149 1.8V; EDGE/WCDMA/HSxPA capable
HL85xxx
1.8V; EDGE/WCDMA/HSxPA capable with
HL8548-G 1102150
GLONASS support
HL8549 1600556 1.8V; EDGE/WCDMA/HSxPA capable
1.8V; EDGE/WCDMA/HSxPA capable with
HL8549-G 1600557
GLONASS support

For more information about the HL series of embedded modules, refer to the product technical
specifications listed in section 6 Reference Documents.

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 2. General Description
This section gives a brief overview of the AirPrime HL Series Development Kit and briefly describes
the interfaces and special jumper pads available, and lists all available test points on the development
kit board.

2.1. RoHS Compliance

The AirPrime HL Series Development Kit board is compliant with RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous
Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive 2011/65/EU which sets limits for the use
of certain restricted hazardous substances. This directive states that “from 1st July 2006, new
electrical and electronic equipment put on the market does not contain lead, mercury, cadmium,
hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) or polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)”.
The AirPrime HL6528x, HL75xx and HL85xxx series of embedded modules are also compliant with
this directive.

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2.2. Development Kit

Figure 1. AirPrime HL Series Development Kit (board version 1400897-I)

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2.2.1. Features
Interfaces available on the development kit board include:
 Power supply connectors
 ON/OFF switch and pushbutton
 Reset pushbutton
 Tests points (TP) to access all signals of the embedded module
 Main serial link RS232, UART1 with full signals including a Ring Indicator signal
 Auxiliary serial link RS232, UART0 with 4 signals
 Full Speed USB0 Connector (I2C signals conversion for GNSS on HL6528x-G modules)
 Full Speed USB1 Connector (for HL6528RDx, HL75xx and HL85xxx only)
 2 SIMs (with SIM presence management)
 SIM 1: selectable 1.8/3V or SON8 embedded SIM (unsoldered by default)
 SIM 2: 1.8/3V SIM
 Audio connectors, selectable for PCM conversion output or analog output from the HL module
 GPIOs
 DIP switches for GPIO logic input/output control
 LEDs for several indications
 Automatic detection and adaptation to either 2.8V or 1.8V module variant (for HL6528x only)
 External board-to-board connectors (unsoldered by default)
 Back up battery and discharge circuit
 JTAG connector
 Main RF connector antenna
 Diversity 4G RF connector antenna
 GNSS connector antenna
 Snap-in connector (for plugging in the HL module; note that this connector is not applicable to
the HL8549x)

Refer to section 3 Interfaces for detailed information about these interfaces.

2.2.2. Connectors and Component Placement

Refer to the following figure for the location of connectors and other components on the AirPrime HL
Series Development Kit.

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Figure 2. Available Connectors and Components on the AirPrime HL Series Development Kit

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The following table describes the connectors and switches available on the development kit and the
table after describe the different connections available.

Table 2. Connector and Switch Description

Connector /
Description HL6528x HL75xx HL85xxx
Switch

CN402 4V, 3.75A power jack   

CN401 3.7V, 4A positive lab power supply (+)  1 
CN400 Negative lab power supply (-)  1 
CN700 UART1 (main UART)   
CN602 UART0 (SPI to UART); SW Spytracer 5
GPIOs (1 to 8) 5  

CN202 GPIOs (9 to 16)

Multiplexed with other features; not compliant with  
HL6528x
USB0 (I2C to USB, GPIO1 and GPIO5)
CN902 GNSS NMEA for HL6528x-G, and as I2C signals  2
on USB for HL85xxx
CN901 USB1  
SW602 Reset   
Power on (POK_IN); low level active 2 seconds de-
SW601   
bouncing
Headset jack (RJ9). PCM Codec conversion output
CN1105  3 
or analog audio output (for HL6528x only)
Digital audio (PCM) for HL6528x, PCM signals
CN1100   
probe for HL75xx and HL85xxx
CN406 Real time clock backup battery  1 
CN300 (Pin 1) ADC0 input, 0-3V  1 
CN300 (Pin 3) ADC1 input, 0-3V   
CN800 SIM1   
CN802 SIM2  1
CN1200 JTAG 6 1
CN202 (Pin 24) PWM; multiplexed with GPIO12  2
CN202 (Pin 46) VGPIO – reference voltage output  
CN202 (Pin 52) 2G RF transmit signal (Transmit ON for LTE)  
U200 Snap-in connector   4
CN303 2G/3G/4G RF main connector   
CN304 GNSS connector  2
CN302 2G/3G/4G RF diversity connector 
CN200 and Board to board connector (development kit to
CN201 socket board connection) (unsoldered)

1 This feature is only available on the HL7528 and HL7549.

2 This feature is not available on the HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529.
3 This feature in not available on the HL7518, HL7519 and HL7548.
4 This connector is not applicable for the HL8549x.
5 This feature is not available on the HL6528RDx.
6 This feature is not available on the HL6528RD and HL6528RD-G.

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Table 3. Available Connections

Connector/Switch Connection

Positive audio line

 Connect Pin 1 and Pin 2 with a jumper to bypass audio amplifier when using
CN1103 a handset audio terminal
 Connect Pin 2 and Pin 3 with a jumper to enable audio amplifier when using
a handset audio terminal
Negative audio line
 Connect Pin 1 and Pin 2 with a jumper to bypass audio amplifier when using
CN1104 a handset audio terminal
 Connect Pin 2 and Pin 3 with a jumper to enable audio amplifier when using
a handset audio terminal
 Pin 1 is ADC0 input, 0-3V
 Pin 2 connected to NTC on board
 Pin 3 is ADC1 input,0-3V
CN300
 Note that SW300 must be switched “ADC & GPIO” to disable antenna
detection when ADC is connected to an external input
 Both ADC0 and ADC1 are connected by default
 Jumper connected = Fault Enable
CN301
 Jumper disconnected = No Fault Simulator
Short with a jumper to enable power supply for GNSS active antenna with internal
VCC reference voltage 3.1V, or connect a separate active antenna bias voltage can to
CN305 Pin 2.
This connector is shorted by default.
 Connect Pin 2 and Pin 3 with a jumper for applications using a 4V power
supply unit (via CN402)
CN403
 Connect Pin 1 and Pin 2 with a jumper when using a lab power supply (via
CN401 and CN400)
 Connect Pin 1 and Pin 2 with a jumper for applications using a 4V power
supply unit (via CN402)
CN404
 Connect Pin 2 and Pin 3 with a jumper when using a lab power supply (via
CN401 and CN400)
Short with a jumper to power ON the Development Kit.
CN405
This connector is shorted by default.
 Connect Pin 1 and Pin 2 with a jumper to enable RTC backup battery for
module
 Connect Pin 2 and Pin 3 with a jumper to disable and discharge RTC backup
CN406
battery
 Disconnect the RTC backup battery with module by not connecting any
jumpers
Short with a jumper to enable SIM2.
CN600
This connector is shorted by default.
 Connect Pin 1 and Pin 2 with a jumper to bypass the POK_IN button
(SW601). The Development Kit will automatically be powered on when VBAT
CN601 is present. Pin 1 and Pin 2 are connected with a jumper by default.
 Do not connect a jumper to enable Development Kit power on by pushing
SW601 (2 seconds de-bouncing).
Short with a jumper to enable SIM1 insertion detection.
CN801
This connector is shorted by default.
Short with a jumper to enable SIM2 insertion detection.
CN803
This connector is shorted by default.

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Connector/Switch Connection

Short with a jumper to enable SIM switch control.

This connector is open by default. If shorted with a jumper, the embedded SIM on the
CN804 development kit (U805) will be connected to the SIM1 interface of the embedded
module.
Note that this feature is only available on the HL85xxx.
Short with a jumper to enable USB1 port (this feature is not available for the
CN901 HL6528x).
This connector is shorted by default.
 Switch to “OUT” to disable GPIO1 to GPIO8 (default setting)
SW1000
 Switch to “IN” to enable GPIO1 to GPIO8
 Switch to “HIGH” to enable GPIO1 to GPIO8 pull up
SW1001
 Switch to “LOW” to enable GPIO1 to GPIO8 pull down
 Switch to “ANALOG” for analog audio out
SW1100
 Switch to “PCM” for PCM audio out through the PCM analog audio converter
 Switch to “ON” to enable amplifier for audio out
SW1101
 Switch to “OFF” to disable amplifier for audio out
 Switch to “ANTENNAS DETECTION ENABLE” for antenna detection
SW300
 Switch to “ADC & GPIO” for ADC application (default setting)
 Switch to “GSM FAULT TO VCC” for antenna fault simulator to VCC
SW301
 Switch to “GSM FAULT TO GND” for antenna fault simulator to GND
 Switch to “GPS ANT DETECT” for GNSS antenna detection (only active for
GNSS port on the Development Kit)
SW302
 Switch to “GPS ACTIVE ANT SUPPLY ENABLE” to enable GNSS active
antenna supply (default setting)
SW400 Discharge button for RTC battery. For internal Sierra Wireless use only.
 Switch to “1.8V” to manually detect the HL6528-1.8V module type (not used)
SW500
 Switch to “2.8V” to manually detect the HL6528-2.8V module type (not used)
 Switch to “HL6528-G” to manually detect the HL6528x module type (not
used)
SW501
 Switch to “HL8548-G” to manually detect the HL75xx, HL85xxx module type
(not used)
 Switch to “UART0” for UART applications (default setting)
SW600
 Switch to “GPIO” for other GPIO applications (not available for the HL6528x)
Note: This switch only has a bearing when using an HL85xxx module. The
UART0/debug interface will always function as an SPI to UART interface
regardless of this switch’s setting when using an HL6528x; it has no
SW603 effect when using an HL75xx.
 Switch to “SPI/UART0” to use the UART0 interface/debug port of the
HL85xxx
 Switch to “SPI” to use the SPI interface of the HL8518, HL8528 or HL8529
 Switch to “SIM2 & GPIO” for SIM2 applications (default setting)
SW800
 Switch to “PWM” for PWM applications
 Switch to “I2C” for I2C applications (default setting)
SW900
 Switch to “GPIO” for GPIO1 and GPIO5 applications

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2.2.3. Snap-In Connector

The Snap-in connector houses the HL series embedded module and allows easy switching between
any of the supported HL series embedded module.
Note: The HL8549x module does not use this connector as it is soldered directly on the development kit.

Figure 3. Snap-in Connector

Note: To ensure that the HL embedded module works properly with the development kit, make sure that
the HL series embedded module is positioned properly inside the Snap-in connector.

Refer to the following figures for examples of the correct module orientation inside the Snap-in
connector.

Figure 4. Module Position for HL6528x (without label)

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Figure 5. Module Position for HL6528x (with label)

Figure 6. Module Position for HL75xx and HL85xxx

After plugging an HL series embedded module in the Snap-in connector, attach the Snap-in cover as
shown in the figure below.

Figure 7. Snap-in Connector with Embedded Module and Cover

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2.2.4. Test Ports

There are a total of 64 test ports available in the AirPrime HL Series Development Kit. The following
table lists the test port serigraphy and the corresponding signal names of the applicable HL series
module.
For more information about these signals, refer to the product technical specifications listed in section
6 Reference Documents.

Table 4. AirPrime HL Series Development Kit Test Ports

Test Test Port Board to Board HL6528x Signal HL75xx Signal HL85xxx Signal
Port # Serigraphy Connector Pin # Name Name Name

1 TXD1 CN200.81 UART1_TX UART1_TX UART1_TX

2 RXD1 CN200.85 UART1_RX UART1_RX UART1_RX
3 RTS1 CN200.73 UART1_RTS UART1_RTS UART1_RTS
4 CTS1 CN200.79 UART1_CTS UART1_CTS UART1_CTS
UART1_DTR1/
5 DTR1 CN200.77 UART1_DTR UART1_DTR
TRACE_DATA32
6 RI1 CN200.71 UART1_RI UART1_RI1 UART1_RI
7 GND
8 GND
UART1_DSR1 /
9 DSR1 CN200.83 UART1_DSR UART1_DSR
TRACE_DATA02
UART1_DCD1 /
10 DCD1 CN200.75 UART1_DCD UART1_DCD
TRACE_DATA12
GPIO1 / GPIO1 /
11 GPIO1 CN201.32 GPIO1/I2C_CLK
I2C1_CLK I2C_CLK3,4
GPIO2 /
12 GPIO2 CN201.30 GPIO2 GPIO2
TRACE_DATA22
UIM1_DET / GPIO3 / GPIO3 /
13 GPIO3 CN201.51
GPIO3 UIM_DET UIM_DET
UIM2_DET /
14 GPIO4 CN201.69 GPIO4 GPIO4
GPIO4
GPIO5 / GPIO5 /
15 GPIO5 CN200.90 GPIO5/I2C_SDA
I2C1_DATA I2C_SDA3,4
16 GPIO6 CN201.60 GPIO6 GPIO6 GPIO6
17 GPIO7 CN201.40 GPIO7 GPIO7 GPIO7
GPIO8 /
18 GPIO8 CN201.42 GPIO8 GPIO8
TRACE_CLK2
19 GPIO9 CN200.8 UIM2_VCC NC1 NC1
GPIO102 /
20 GPIO10 CN201.66 SPI1_MISO GPIO10
SPI1_MISO3,4
GPIO112 /
21 GPIO11 CN201.38 SPI1_CLK GPIO11
SPI1_CLK3,4
GPIO122 /
22 GPIO12 CN200.10 UIM2_CLK / PMW PWM2/GPIO12
UIM2_CLK4
23 GND
UIM2_RESET /
24 PWM1 CN200.4 UIM2_RESET4 PWM1
BUZZER
GPIO132 / DEBUG_TX /
25 GPIO13 CN201.70 SPI1_SRDY
SPI1_SRDY3,4 GPIO13

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Test Test Port Board to Board HL6528x Signal HL75xx Signal HL85xxx Signal
Port # Serigraphy Connector Pin # Name Name Name

GPIO142 / DEBUG_RX /
26 GPIO14 CN201.68 SPI1_MRDY
SPI1_MRDY3,4 GPIO14
GPIO152 /
27 GPIO15 CN201.64 SPI1_MOSI GPIO15
SPI1_MOSI3,4
NC2 /
28 GPIO16 CN200.6 UIM2_DATA NC2
UIM2_DATA4
29 GND
30 GND
31 PCM IN CN201.78 PCM_IN PCM_IN5 PCM_IN
32 PCM OUT CN201.76 PCM_OUT PCM_OUT5 PCM_OUT
33 PCM CLK CN201.74 PCM_CLK PCM_CLK5 PCM_CLK
34 PCM SYNC CN201.80 PCM_SYNC PCM_SYNC5 PCM_SYNC
35 GND
36 GND
37 MIC+ CN201.93 MIC_P NC NC
38 SPKR+ CN201.97 SPKR_P NC NC
39 MIC- CN201.95 MIC_N NC NC
40 SPKR- CN201.99 SPKR_N NC NC
41 GND
42 GND
43 ADC0 CN201.53 ADC0 NC ADC0
44 ADC1 CN201.55 ADC1 ADC1 ADC1
45 BAT RTC CN201.35 BAT-RTC BAT_RTC BAT_RTC
46 VGPIO CN201.20 VGPIO VGPIO VGPIO
47 PWR ON CN201.33 PWR_ON PWR_ON PWR_ON
48 VIO FL
49 GND
50 NC
51 RESET IN CN201.37 RESET_IN RESET_IN RESET_IN
TX_ON2,7 /
52 2G TX ON CN201.29 2G_TX_ON 2G_TX_ON
GPIO213
53 TP1 / BOOT CN201.25 TP1 TP1 TP1
TP2 / JTAG
54 CN200.84 RESERVED 26M_CLKOUT 26M_CLKOUT
TEST
EXT_LNA_GPS_ EXT_LNA_GPS_
55 LNA EN CN200.32 NC
EN EN6
56 PPS CN200.34 PPS NC PPS6
32KHZ /
57 CN200.76 NC 32K_CLKOUT 32K_CLKOUT
VGPIO SEL
58 USB VBUS CN201.92 NC NC NC
59 GND
60 GND
61 SIM1 VCC CN201.43 UIM1_VCC UIM1_VCC UIM1_VCC
62 SIM1 RST CN201.47 UIM1_RESET UIM1_RESET UIM1_RESET
63 SIM1 DATA CN201.45 UIM1_DATA UIM1_DATA UIM1_DATA

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Test Test Port Board to Board HL6528x Signal HL75xx Signal HL85xxx Signal
Port # Serigraphy Connector Pin # Name Name Name

64 SIM1 CLK CN201.49 UIM1_CLK UIM1_CLK UIM1_CLK

1 Not available on the HL7518 and HL7548.

2 Not available on the HL7528 and HL7549.
3 Only available on the HL7528 and HL7549.
4 Not available on the HL7518, HL7519, HL7548 and HL7588.
5 Only available on the HL7528, HL7549 and HL7588.
6 Not available on the HL8518, HL8528 and HL8529.
7 Not available on the HL7518.

2.3. Special Solder for Jumper Solder Pads

Jumper solder pads are used for interfaces and peripherals that can be disconnected electrically.
To connect signals between the embedded module and the dedicated connector on the HL Series
Development Kit, solder these jumper pads.

Figure 8. Jumper Solder Pad

Interfaces and peripherals that may be electrically disconnected via jumper solder pads include:
 Module Detection Circuit (from TP502 to TP507)
 PWM1 (from TP800 to TP801)
 PWM2 (from TP802 to TP803)
 VBATT_RF bypass U400 chipset (TP405)
Note: All jumper solders are not soldered in the initial development kit configuration.

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3.1. Power Supply

Two power supply sources are available on the HL Series Development Kit:
 DC jack (via CN402)
 LABO connector (via CN401/CN400)

Figure 9. Power Supply Connector (CN402, CN401 and CN400)

Either power supplies can be used to supply the development kit, or they can be used to supply power
to VBAT_BB and VBAT_RF separately depending on CN403 and CN404’s jumper configuration.
Refer to the following diagram for possible configuration settings.

Figure 10. Power Source Selection (Schematic Diagram and Actual Development Kit Picture)

Other interfaces on the development kit are powered by VBAT, which is connected to VBAT_BB
through CN405 (refer to Figure 21 Jumper for Supplying the Development Kit Interfaces Separately
for the location of CN405).

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3.2. Control Functions

3.2.1. Power ON/OFF

Once the HL Series Development Kit is connected to an external source, the HL module will start
monitoring the ON/OFF pin for a power on event. A power on event can be triggered by either:
 Pressing pushbutton SW601 once for approximately 2 seconds, or by
 Shorting CN601.1 and CN601.2.

Note that shorting pins 1 and 2 of CN601 bypasses the POK_IN signal which means that the
development kit will be powered on as soon as it is connected to an external source (without needing
to press pushbutton SW601).
The module can be powered off by disconnecting the development kit from the power source or by
issuing the appropriate AT command. For more information about AT commands, refer to document
[1] AirPrime HL6 and HL8 Series AT Commands Interface Guide.

Figure 11. PWR ON Pushbutton and CN601 Jumper

Note: Do not put a jumper between pins 2 and 3 of CN601. Doing this will cause the module to always
reset. Refer to the following section for information about properly resetting the module.

3.2.2. ~RESET
The ~RESET pushbutton starts a general reset when it is pushed. Reset can only be executed after
the module has been switched ON.
Note: An operating system reset is preferred to a hardware reset.

Figure 12. ~RESET Pushbutton

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3.3. USB0
The USB0 connection on the development kit is available from CN902.
Note: This interface is not supported on the HL6528RD and HL6528RD-2.8V.

The HL Series modules provide an I2C interface for NMEA package delivery, and an I2C to USB
transceiver is embedded on the HL Series Development Kit. The transceiver can be detected by the
PC while the HL Series module is connected to the development kit.
For detailed information about the transceiver embedded on the development kit, refer to
http://www.ftdichip.com/Products/ICs/FT201X.html.

Figure 13. USB0 Interface

3.4. USB1
The USB1 connection on the development kit is available from CN901.
Note: This interface is only used for the HL6528RDx, HL75xx and HL85xxx modules.

Figure 14. USB1 Interface

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3.5. Audio
Note: HL75xx and HL85xxx modules do not support analog audio.

A headset jack (CN1105) is available on the development kit which allows the HL series module to
connect to an audio interface. Switch SW1100 allows audio selection from direct analog audio
connection or PCM codec conversion output, and switch SW1101 is used for activating an audio
amplifier. Jumpers CN1103 and CN1104 are used to bypass or to enable an audio amplifier.

SW1100

CN1103 and CN1104

SW1101

Figure 15. Audio Interface

Figure 16. 4-pin RJ9 Connector for Audio Signals

Refer to the following table for Audio connector signal pin description.

Table 5. Audio Connector Pin Description

Pin Number Signal Name I/O I/O Type Description

1 MIC_N I Analog Microphone negative input

2 SPK_N O Analog Main speaker negative output
3 SPK_P O Analog Main speaker positive output
4 MIC_P I Analog Main microphone positive input

Both microphone and speaker signals are configured in differential mode.

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3.6. SIM1 and SIM2

The HL Series Development Kit has two SIM connectors:
 SIM1 (CN800)
 SIM2 (CN802)

The development kit also supports a SON8 embedded SIM (U805) which can be connected to the
SIM1 interface of the embedded module by shorting CN804 with a jumper.

CN802
SW800

CN804 CN600

CN803

CN800
U805

Figure 17. SIM1 and SIM2 Interface

Note: Sierra Wireless recommends that SIM1 be used for single SIM applications.

Table 6. SIM1 Connector Pin Description

Pin Number Signal Name I/O I/O Type Description

1V7 << 1V9 or

1 UIM1_VCC O SIM Power Supply
2V7 << 2V95
1V7 << 1V9 or
2 UIM1_RESET O SIM Reset
2V7 << 2V95
1V7 << 1V9 or
3 UIM1_CLK O SIM Clock
2V7 << 2V95
4 CC4 Not used
5 GND Ground
6 VPP Not used
1V7 << 1V9 or
7 UIM1_DATA I/O SIM Data
2V7 << 2V95
8 CC8 Not used
9 VIO I VIO* VIO supply from module
10 UIM1_DETECT I VIO* SIM Card Detect
11,12,13,14 GND Ground casing

* VIO = 1V8 or 2V8 depending on the HL embedded module.

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Table 7. SIM2 Connector Pin Description

Pin Number Signal Name I/O I/O Type Description

1 UIM2_VCC O 2V7 << 3V SIM Power Supply

2 UIM2_RESET O 2V7 << 3V SIM Reset
3 UIM2_CLK O 2V7 << 3V SIM Clock
4 CC4 Not used
5 GND Ground
6 VPP Not used
7 UIM2_DATA I/O 2V7 << 3V SIM Data
8 CC8 Not used
9 VIO I VIO* VIO supply from module
10 UIM2_DETECT I VIO* SIM Card Detect
11,12,13,14 GND Ground casing

* VIO = 1V8 or 2V8 depending on the HL embedded module.

The following table shows SIM configuration support per HL Series Embedded Module. The
development kit must be configured according to the SIM configuration being used.

Table 8. SIM Configuration

HL Variant Configuration SIM1 SIM2 Embedded SIM


Single SIM

HL6528x
DSDS*  
DSSS**  
HL7518 Single SIM 
HL7519, HL7528, Single SIM 
HL7548, HL7549 and
HL7588 DSSS**  

Single SIM 
HL85xxx
DSSS**  

* Dual SIM Dual Standby

** Dual SIM Single Standby

For HL6528x with single SIM configuration,

 When using SIM1, short CN801 with a jumper to enable SIM1 insertion detection
 When using SIM2,
 SW800 should be switched to position “SIM2 & GPIO”
 Short CN600 with a jumper to enable the SIM2 connector
 Short CN803 with a jumper to enable SIM2 insertion detection

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For HL6528x with DSDS (SIM1 and SIM2) configuration,

 SW800 should be switched to position “SIM2 & GPIO”
 Short CN801 with a jumper to enable SIM1 insertion detection
 Short CN600 with a jumper to enable the SIM2 connector
 Short CN803 with a jumper to enable SIM2 insertion detection

For HL6528x with DSDS (SIM1 and Embedded SIM) configuration,

 Short CN801 with a jumper to enable SIM1 insertion detection
 Short CN804 with a jumper to enable U805 (Embedded SIM)

For HL75xx and HL85xxx with single SIM configuration,

 Short CN801 with a jumper to enable SIM1 insertion detection
 Open CN804 to disable U805 (Embedded SIM)

For HL75xx and HL85xxx with DSSS (SIM1 and Embedded SIM) configuration,
 Short CN801 with a jumper to enable SIM1 insertion detection
 Short CN804 with a jumper to enable U805 (Embedded SIM)

3.7. UART1
UART1 connection on the development kit is available from CN700, which is a SUB-D 9-pin female
connector. This interface is used to communicate between an AirPrime HL series module and a PC or
host processor.

Figure 18. UART1 Connector

Refer to the following table for the UART1 connector pin description.

Table 9. Pin Description of the UART1 Connector

Pin # Signal Name I/O I/O Type Description

1 CT109 DCD O RS232 (V24/V28) Data carrier detect

2 CT104 RXD O RS232 (V24/V28) Receive serial data
3 CT103 TXD I RS232 (V24/V28) Transmit serial data
4 CT108-2 DTR I RS232 (V24/V28) Data terminal ready

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Pin # Signal Name I/O I/O Type Description

5 GND Ground
6 CT107 DSR O RS232 (V24/V28) Data set ready
7 CT105 RTS I RS232 (V24/V28) Request to send
8 CT106 CTS O RS232 (V24/V28) Clear to send
9 CT125 RI O RS232 (V24/V28) Ring indicator

3.8. UART0/SPI1
Note: This interface is not supported on the HL6528RDx and HL75xx.

The UART0/SPI1 connector, CN602, is a SUB-D 9-pin female connector and is used for connecting
the HL Series embedded module’s debug port interface.
This interface is used for legacy HL6528x “SpyTracer” debugging. For more information about
SpyTracer debugging, refer to section 5.1 Getting SpyTracer Debugging Data.
When using the HL85xxx, the operating mode of this connector can be set using SW603. When using
a legacy HL6528x module, the UART0 connector functions as an SPI to UART interface regardless of
SW603’s setting.

Figure 19. UART0 Connector

Refer to the following table for the UART1 connector pin description.

Table 10. UART0 Connector Pin Description

Pin # Signal Name I/O I/O Type Description

1 Not used* - - -
2 CT104 RXD O RS232 (V24/V28) Receive serial data
3 CT103 TXD I RS232 (V24/V28) Transmit serial data
4 Not used* - - -
5 GND Ground
6 Not used* - - -
7 CT105 RTS I RS232 (V24/V28) Request to send
8 CT106 CTS O RS232 (V24/V28) Clear to send
9 Not used* - - -

* Only 4 signals are used.

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3.9. GPIO Control

Note: This interface is not supported on the HL6528RDx.

Two switch sets, SW1000 and SW1001, are available on the Development Kit for GPIO test
purposes.

Figure 20. GPIOs Control Switches

SW1000 enables GPIO1 to GPIO8; while SW1001 enables these GPIOs to be connected to VIO
either as 1kΩ pull ups or 100Ω pull lows.
GPIO settings can be set or reset using AT commands. For more information about AT commands,
refer to document [1] AirPrime HL6 and HL8 Series AT Commands Interface Guide.

3.10. Current Measurement

Note: This interface is not supported on the HL6528RDx.

To measure the current consumed by the HL series embedded module, disconnect CN405 and
supply the Development Kit interfaces separately. Refer to the following figure for the jumper location.

CN405

Figure 21. Jumper for Supplying the Development Kit Interfaces Separately

VBAT_BB and VBAT_RF can be measured separately or as a total current drain depending on the
configurations of CN403 and CN404.

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3.11. JTAG

Figure 22. JTAG Connector

Warning: This interface is not available for customer use. Default configurations should not be tampered with.

3.12. Antenna Connections

Note: This interface is not supported on the HL6528RDx.

Three SMA connectors are available on the HL Series Development Kit for main RF, 4G diversity and
GNSS antenna connections.

Figure 23. RF, 4G Diversity and GNSS Antenna Connectors

3.13. RTC Backup Battery

Note: This interface is not supported on the HL6528RDx.

The HL Series Development Kit provides an input signal, BAT_RTC, for connecting a coin battery.
This pin is used as a backup power supply to preserve the date and time when VBATT is switched
OFF (no VBATT).
Connect pins 1 and 2 of CN406 with a jumper to use this feature.

Figure 24. RTC Coin Battery Location

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This section describes how the AirPrime HL Series Development Kit is set up as well as describes
communications testing, making calls and debugging with an embedded module.

4.1. Setting Up the Development Kit

Perform the following steps before powering the Development Kit on.

1. Ensure that switches and connectors are configured accordingly. By default, the
development kit board is configured from the factory before shipment. Refer to Table 3
Available Connections for some of the board’s default settings.
2. Plug in an HL Series embedded module to the Snap-in connector and attach the Snap-in
cover. Or, when using an HL8549x module, solder it directly on the development kit.

3. Insert a SIM or USIM card in the SIM1 slot, CN800, if

communications are required.

Note: SIM2 is optional in the HL6528x,and not applicable for

the HL75xx and HL85xxx.

4. Connect the HL module to the PC.

For HL6528x, connect the RS232 cable between the
PC port and CN700 of the Development Kit for
UART1 connection.
By default, baud rate = 115.2Kbps, data bits = 8,
parity = N, and stop bits = 1.
Note: Although the HL75xx and HL85xxx support UART
connections, it is highly recommended that a USB
connection be used instead as UART may not be
enabled by default in the firmware.

For HL75xx and HL85xxx, connect the USB cable

between the PC port and CN901 of the Development
Kit for USB1 connection.
Note: The provided USB driver should be also installed in
the host computer.

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5. Connect a GSM or LTE antenna to CN303 of the

Development Kit depending on the HL embedded
module used.

6. Connect a GNSS antenna to CN304 of the

Development Kit (when using an HL embedded
module that supports GNSS).

7. Connect a 4G diversity antenna to CN302 when

using an HL75xx module.

8. Connect a handset to CN1105 for audio

communications.
For HL6528x, select either digital (PCM) or analog
audio via SW1100.
For HL7588 and HL85xxx, select digital (PCM) audio
via SW1100.

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9. To get NMEA output, connect a USB cable to USB0.

10. Connect a 4V power supply unit to CN402.

Note: Make sure that Pin 2 and Pin 3 of CN403, as well as
Pin 1 and Pin 2 of CN402 are connected with a
jumper when using a 4V power supply unit.

Alternatively, a lab power supply can be connected

to CN401 and CN400. (If using a lab power supply, it
is recommended to set it to 3.7V with 4A output to
prevent failure at power on.)
Note: Make sure that Pin 1 and Pin 2 of CN403, as well as
Pin 2 and Pin 3 of CN402 are connected with a
jumper when using a lab power supply.

The AirPrime HL Series Development Kit should look like the following figure after it has been
properly set up.

Figure 25. AirPrime HL Series Development Kit with an HL6528 Embedded Module Inside the Snap-in Connector

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4.2. Switching the Development Kit On

The Development Kit will automatically be powered on if Pin 1 and Pin 2 of CN601 are connected with
a jumper. Otherwise, push SW601 for approximately 2 seconds to power the Development Kit on.

CN601

SW601

Figure 26. CN601 and SW601

Two green LEDs, D403 and D501, are lit when the Development Kit has been properly powered on
and is ready for use.

D403

D501

Figure 27. D403 and D501

4.3. RF Communications with the HL6528x

4.3.1. Configure the COM Port

Configure the COM port settings by selecting the port which is connected to the Development Kit and
specifying the following port settings.
 Bits per second 115200
 Data bits 8
 Parity None
 Stop bits 1
 Flow control Hardware

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Test communications using a PC terminal emulator (for example, HyperTerminal) by entering AT.
The module should answer with OK.

Figure 28. AT Communication with the AirPrime HL6528x

4.3.2. Make a Voice Call

To make a voice call with the Development Kit, follow these steps.
1. Ensure that:
 a power cable is connected to CN402
 a UART RS232 cable is connected to CN700
 a SIM card is inserted in SIM1 (CN800)
 CN801 is connected with a jumper
 a GSM antenna is connected to CN303
 a handset is connected to CN1105
 SW1100 is switched to either “ANALOG” or “PCM” depending on whether analog or
digital audio is to be used
 SW1101 is switched to either “ON” or “OFF” depending on whether an audio amplifier is
used
 Pins 1 and 2 of jumpers CN1103 and CN1104 are connected to bypass the audio amplifier
 Pins 2 and 3 of jumpers CN1103 and CN1104 are connected to enable the audio amplifier

CN303

CN700

SW1100

CN1103 and CN1104

SW1101

CN1105

CN801

CN800

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2. From a PC terminal emulator (for example, HyperTerminal), input AT+CPIN?. If the SIM card
is ready, the module will respond with +CPIN: READY, otherwise it will return ERROR.

3. Enter ATD<phone number>; to make a call. For example, enter ATD13800138000;.

4.4. RF Communications with the HL75xx and

HL85xxx
The provided USB driver should be installed in the host computer. The HL75xx and HL85xxx modules
are automatically detected when the USB cable is connected to the PC via the Development Kit
board.
Test communications using a PC terminal emulator (for example, HyperTerminal) by entering AT.
The module should answer with OK.

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Figure 29. AT Communication with the AirPrime HL75xx and HL85xxx

To make a voice call with the Development Kit, follow these steps.
1. Ensure that:
 a power cable is connected to CN402
 a USB cable is connected to CN901
 a SIM card is inserted in SIM1 (CN800)
 CN801 is connected with a jumper
 an antenna is connected to CN303 (GSM antenna for the HL85xxx; LTE antenna for the
HL75xx)
 an RF diversity antenna is connected to CN302 for the HL75xx
 a handset is connected to CN1105
 SW1100 is switched to “PCM” (note that the HL7518, HL7519 and HL7548 do not support
PCM)
 SW1101 is switched to either “ON” or “OFF” depending on whether an audio amplifier is
used
 Pins 1 and 2 of jumpers CN1103 and CN1104 are connected to bypass the audio amplifier
 Pins 2 and 3 of jumpers CN1103 and CN1104 are connected to enable the audio amplifier

CN303

CN302

SW1100

CN901

CN1103 and CN1104

SW1101

CN1105

CN801

CN800

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2. From a PC terminal emulator (for example, HyperTerminal), input AT+CPIN?. If the SIM card
is ready, the module will respond with +CPIN: READY, otherwise it will return ERROR.

3. Enter ATD<phone number>; to make a call. For example, enter ATD13800138000;.

Note: The HL75xx will automatically attach to the network.

4.5. GPS Communications with the HL6528-G

To get GNSS NMEA output, ensure that:
 a power cable is connected to CN402
 a GNSS antenna is connected to CN304
 a UART RS232 cable is connected to CN700
 a micro USB cable is connected to USB0 (CN902), and
 SW900 is switched to position “I2C”

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CN304

CN402

CN700

CN902

SW900

4.6. GPS Communications with the HL854x-G

To get GNSS NMEA output, ensure that:
 a power cable is connected to CN402
 a GNSS antenna is connected to CN304, and
 a micro USB cable is connected to USB1 (CN901)

CN304

CN402

CN902

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5.1. Getting SpyTracer Debugging Data (for

HL6528x only)
Note: Contact your Sierra Wireless representative for more details about the SpyTracer tool.

To get SpyTracer debug data, follow these steps:

1. Ensure that:
 a UART RS232 cable is connected to UART0 (CN602)
 SW603 is switched to position “SPI/UART0”
 SW600 is switched to position “UART0”

SW600

SW603

CN602

2. Open the SpyTracer tool in the PC.

3. Ensure that the configuration is correct for DEF, STR files and UART_0 port settings. Click
Configuration > Link….

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a. Set up DEF and STR file settings as follows.

b. Set up UART port settings as follows.

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4. Configure mobile settings by clicking Configuration > Link….

a. Set up mobile settings as follows.

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5. Click “Start”, then power on the development kit board. The screen should start printing
information as shown in the figure below.

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 6. Reference Documents
[1] AirPrime HL6 and HL8 Series AT Commands Interface Guide
Reference Number: 4114680
[2] AirPrime HL6528x Product Technical Specification
Reference Number: 4114016
[3] AirPrime HL6528x (Automotive) Product Technical Specification
Reference Number: 4116503
[4] AirPrime HL6528RDx Product Technical Specification
Reference Number: 4117701
[5] AirPrime HL7518 Product Technical Specification
Reference Number: 4115834
[6] AirPrime HL7519, HL7548 and HL7588 Product Technical Specification
Reference Number: 4116369
[7] AirPrime HL7528 Product Technical Specification
Reference Number: 4116873
[8] AirPrime HL7549 Product Technical Specification
Reference Number: 4117459
[9] AirPrime HL8518, HL8528, HL8528 Product Technical Specification
Reference Number: 4117047
[10] AirPrime HL8548 and HL8548-G Product Technical Specification
Reference Number: 4114663
[11] AirPrime HL8549 and HL8549-G Product Technical Specification
Reference Number: 4115653

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