SARA-R412M [U-BLOX]
LTE Cat M1 / NB1 and EGPRS modules;型号: | SARA-R412M |
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SARA-R4 series
LTE Cat M1 / NB1 and EGPRS modules
Data sheet
SARA-R4
Abstract
Technical data sheet describing the size-optimized SARA-R4 series LTE Cat M1 / NB1 and EGPRS
cellular modules. The modules are a complete and cost efficient solution offering multi band data
transmissions for Low Power Wide Area solutions in a compact form factor.
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Document information
Title
SARA-R4 series
Subtitle
LTE Cat M1 / NB1 and EGPRS modules
Data sheet
Document type
Document number
Revision and date
Disclosure restriction
UBX-16024152
R18
20-Dec-2019
Product status
Functional sample
Corresponding content status
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.
Engineering sample Advance information
Data based on early testing. Revised and supplementary data will be published later.
Data from product verification. Revised and supplementary data may be published later.
Document contains the final product specification.
Initial production
Early production information
Production information
Mass production /
End of life
This document applies to the following products:
Product name
Type number
Modem version
Application version PCN reference
UBX-17047084
Product status
Obsolete
SARA-R404M
SARA-R404M-00B-00 K0.0.00.00.07.06
SARA-R404M-00B-01
SARA-R410M-01B-00
SARA-R410M-02B-00
K0.0.00.00.07.08
L0.0.00.00.02.03
UBX-18055331
Obsolete
SARA-R410M
UBX-18059854
Obsolete
L0.0.00.00.05.06 A02.00
L0.0.00.00.05.06 A02.01
L0.0.00.00.05.08 A02.04
L0.0.00.00.06.05 A02.06
L0.0.00.00.06.08 A02.11
UBX-18010263
UBX-18070443
UBX-19041392
UBX-18045915
UBX-19041392
UBX-19047631
UBX-19040180
UBX-19004091
UBX-19016568
UBX-19035715
Obsolete
Obsolete
SARA-R410M-02B-01
SARA-R410M-52B-00
SARA-R410M-52B-01
SARA-R410M-63B-00
SARA-R410M-73B-00
SARA-R412M-02B-00
SARA-R412M-02B-01
SARA-N410-02B-00
Mass production
Obsolete
Mass production
Engineering sample
Prototype
L0.08.12
L0.08.08
M0.09.00
M0.10.00
A.01.09
A01.06
A02.11
A02.14
SARA-R412M
SARA-N410
Obsolete
Initial production
Obsolete
L0.0.00.00.07.07 A02.09
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Contents
Document information................................................................................................................................ 2
Contents ..........................................................................................................................................................3
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Functional description .........................................................................................................................5
1.1 Overview........................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Product features .........................................................................................................................................5
1.3 Block diagram .............................................................................................................................................. 6
1.4 Product description .................................................................................................................................... 7
1.5 AT command support ................................................................................................................................ 9
1.6 Supported features .................................................................................................................................... 9
Interfaces ................................................................................................................................................11
2.1 Power management .................................................................................................................................. 11
2
2.1.1
Module supply input (VCC) .............................................................................................................. 11
2.1.2 Generic digital interfaces supply output (V_INT)........................................................................ 11
2.2 Antenna interface ...................................................................................................................................... 11
2.2.1 Antenna RF interface (ANT)............................................................................................................ 11
2.2.2 Antenna detection (ANT_DET) ....................................................................................................... 11
2.3 System functions....................................................................................................................................... 11
2.3.1 Module power-on ............................................................................................................................... 11
2.3.2 Module power-off...............................................................................................................................12
2.3.3 Module reset .......................................................................................................................................12
2.4 SIM ................................................................................................................................................................12
2.4.1 SIM interface ......................................................................................................................................12
2.4.2 SIM detection .....................................................................................................................................12
2.5 Serial communication ...............................................................................................................................12
2.5.1 UART interface.................................................................................................................................. 13
2.5.2 USB interface..................................................................................................................................... 13
2.5.3 SPI interface ...................................................................................................................................... 14
2.5.4 SDIO interface ................................................................................................................................... 14
2.5.5 DDC (I2C) interface........................................................................................................................... 14
2.6 Audio............................................................................................................................................................ 15
2.7 GPIO ............................................................................................................................................................. 15
Pin definition ......................................................................................................................................... 16
3.1 Pin assignment.......................................................................................................................................... 16
Electrical specifications ................................................................................................................... 20
4.1 Absolute maximum rating.......................................................................................................................20
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4.1.1
Maximum ESD...................................................................................................................................20
4.2 Operating conditions.................................................................................................................................21
4.2.1 Operating temperature range.........................................................................................................21
4.2.2 Thermal parameters .........................................................................................................................21
4.2.3 Supply/power pins ............................................................................................................................22
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4.2.4 Current consumption.......................................................................................................................23
4.2.5 LTE RF characteristics ....................................................................................................................24
4.2.6 2G RF characteristics ......................................................................................................................26
4.2.7 ANT_DET pin characteristics.........................................................................................................26
4.2.8 PWR_ON pin.......................................................................................................................................27
4.2.9 RESET_N pin......................................................................................................................................27
4.2.10 SIM pins ..............................................................................................................................................27
4.2.11 USB pins .............................................................................................................................................28
4.2.12 Generic digital interfaces pins .......................................................................................................28
4.2.13 DDC (I2C) pins....................................................................................................................................28
4.3 Parameters for ATEX applications........................................................................................................29
Mechanical specifications ............................................................................................................... 30
Qualification and approvals.............................................................................................................. 31
6.1 Approvals.................................................................................................................................................... 31
6.2 Reliability tests..........................................................................................................................................33
Product handling & soldering.......................................................................................................... 34
7.1 Packaging ...................................................................................................................................................34
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6
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7.1.1
Reels ....................................................................................................................................................34
7.1.2 Tapes...................................................................................................................................................35
7.2 Moisture Sensitivity Levels.....................................................................................................................36
7.3 Reflow soldering ........................................................................................................................................36
7.4 ESD precautions........................................................................................................................................36
Labeling and ordering information ................................................................................................37
8.1 Product labeling.........................................................................................................................................37
8.2 Explanation of codes ................................................................................................................................37
8.3 Ordering information................................................................................................................................38
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Appendix ....................................................................................................................................................... 39
Glossary ................................................................................................................................................. 39
A
Related documents .................................................................................................................................... 41
Revision history.......................................................................................................................................... 42
Contact.......................................................................................................................................................... 43
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1 Functional description
1.1 Overview
SARA-R4 series modules are an LTE Cat M1, LTE Cat NB1 and EGPRS multi-mode solution in the
miniature SARA LGA form factor (26.0 x 16.0 mm, 96-pin). They allow an easy integration into compact
designs and a seamless drop-in migration from other u-blox cellular module families.
SARA-R4 series modules provide software-based multi-band configurability enabling international
multi-regional coverage in LTE Cat M1 / NB1 and (E)GPRS radio access technologies.
SARA-R4 series modules offer data communications up to 375 kb/s over an extended operating
temperature range of –40 °C to +85 °C, with low power consumption, and with coverage enhancement
for deeper range into buildings and basements (and underground with NB1).
With many interface options and an integrated IP stack, SARA-R4 series modules are the optimal
choice for LPWA applications with low to medium data throughput rates, as well as devices that
require long battery lifetimes, such as used in smart metering, smart lighting, telematics, asset
tracking, remote monitoring, alarm panels, and connected health.
Customers can future-proof their solutions by means of Over-The-Air firmware updates, thanks to
the uFOTA client/server solution that utilizes LWM2M, a light and compact protocol ideal for IoT.
SARA-R4 series modules will also support VoLTE over Cat M1. The flexibility extends further through
dynamic mode selection as M1-only/preferred or NB1-only/preferred.
1.2 Product features
Product variant
Region
Bands
Positioning
Interfaces
Audio
Features
Grade
SARA-R404M-00B
SARA-R410M-01B
USA
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North
America
2,4
5,12
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M1
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SARA-R410M-02B Multi Region 13
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NB1
North
America
2,4,5
12,13
SARA-R410M-52B
SARA-R410M-63B
SARA-R410M-73B
13 M1
Japan
13 M1 1,8,19
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Korea
13 M1 3,5,26
M1
SARA-R412M-02B Multi Region 13
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NB1
SARA-N410-02B Multi Region 13 NB1
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* = Bands may include 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28
● = supported by all FW versions
○ = supported by future FW versions
Table 1: SARA-R4 series main features summary 1
1 See Table 29 for the model / marketing name of each product variant, as identified by various certification bodies.
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1.3 Block diagram
PA
SIM
Filter
ANT
Switch
SIM card detection
RF
transceiver
UART
USB
Cellular
BaseBand
Processor
DDC (I2C)
SDIO
Memory
19.2 MHz
SPI / Digital audio
VCC (Supply)
V_INT
GPIOs
Antenna detection
Power
Management
Reset
Power-on
Figure 1: SARA-R4 series block diagram
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SARA-R404M-00B and SARA-R410M-01B modules, i.e. the “00” and “01” product versions of the
SARA-R4 series modules, do not support the following interfaces, which should be left
unconnected and should not be driven by external devices:
o
o
o
o
DDC (I2C) interface
SDIO interface
SPI interface
Digital audio interface
☞
SARA-R410M-02B, SARA-R410M-52B, SARA-R410M-63B, SARA-R410M-73B, SARA-R412M-02B,
SARA-N410-02B modules, i.e. the “02”, “52”, “63”, “73” product versions of the SARA-R4 series
modules, do not support the following interfaces, which should be left unconnected and should
not be driven by external devices:
o
o
o
SDIO interface
SPI interface
Digital audio interface
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1.4 Product description
SARA-R4 series modules include the following variants / product versions:
SARA-R404M LTE Cat M1 module,
mainly designed for operation in LTE band 13
SARA-R410M-01B LTE Cat M1 module,
mainly designed for operation in LTE bands 2, 4, 5, 12
SARA-R410M-02B LTE Cat M1 / NB1 module,
mainly designed for operation in LTE bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 20, 25, 28
SARA-R410M-52B LTE Cat M1 module,
mainly designed for operation in LTE bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 13
SARA-R410M-63B LTE Cat M1 module,
mainly designed for operation in LTE bands 1, 8, 19
SARA-R410M-73B LTE Cat M1 module,
mainly designed for operation in LTE bands 3, 5, 26
SARA-R412M-02B LTE Cat M1 / NB1 and 2G module,
mainly designed for operation in LTE bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 20 and 2G Quad-band
SARA-N410-02B LTE Cat NB1 module,
mainly designed for operation in LTE bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 28
Table 2 summarizes cellular radio access technologies characteristics and features supported by the
SARA-R4 series modules.
☞
See Table 28 for the detailed list of RATs and bands included in each certification approval of the
SARA-R4 series modules product versions.
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Item
SARA-R404M
SARA-R410M
SARA-R412M
SARA-N410
Protocol stack 3GPP Release 13
3GPP Release 13
3GPP Release 13
3GPP Release 13
RAT
LTE Cat M1 Half-Duplex LTE Cat M1 Half-Duplex
LTE Cat M1 Half-Duplex
LTE Cat NB1 Half-Duplex
LTE Cat NB1 Half-Duplex 2, 4, 5, 7 LTE Cat NB1 Half-Duplex
2G GPRS / EGPRS
LTE FDD bands Band 13 (750 MHz)
Band 1 (2100 MHz) 2, 5
Band 2 (1900 MHz) 7
Band 2 (1900 MHz)
Band 3 (1800 MHz)
Band 4 (1700 MHz)
Band 5 (850 MHz)
Band 8 (900 MHz)
Band 12 (700 MHz)
Band 13 (750 MHz)
Band 20 (800 MHz)
Band 26 (850 MHz) 8
Band 28 (700 MHz) 8
Band 2 (1900 MHz)
Band 3 (1800 MHz)
Band 4 (1700 MHz)
Band 5 (850 MHz)
Band 8 (900 MHz)
Band 12 (700 MHz)
Band 13 (750 MHz)
Band 20 (800 MHz)
Band 28 (700 MHz)
Band 3 (1800 MHz)2, 5
Band 4 (1700 MHz) 7
Band 5 (850 MHz)
Band 8 (900 MHz) 2, 5
Band 12 (700 MHz) 7
Band 13 (750 MHz)2, 7
Band 18 (850 MHz) 2, 4, 5, 7
Band 19 (850 MHz) 2, 4, 5
Band 20 (800 MHz) 2, 5, 7
Band 25 (1900 MHz) 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Band 26 (850 MHz) 2, 4, 5
Band 28 (700 MHz) 2, 5, 7
2G bands
GSM 850 MHz
E-GSM 900 MHz
DCS 1800 MHz
PCS 1900 MHz
Power class
LTE Cat M1:
Class 3 (23 dBm)
LTE Cat M1 / NB19:
Class 3 (23 dBm)
LTE category M1 / NB1:
Class 3 (23 dBm)
2G GMSK:
LTE category NB1:
Class 3 (23 dBm)
Class 4 (33 dBm) for
GSM/E-GSM bands
Class 1 (30 dBm) for
DCS/PCS bands
2G 8-PSK:
Class E2 (27 dBm) for
GSM/E-GSM bands
Class E2 (26 dBm) for
DCS/PCS bands
Data rate
LTE category M1:
up to 375 kb/s UL
up to 300 kb/s DL
LTE category M1:
up to 375 kb/s UL
up to 300 kb/s DL
LTE category NB19:
up to 62.5 kb/s UL
up to 27.2 kb/s DL
LTE category M1:
up to 375 kb/s UL
up to 300 kb/s DL
LTE category NB1:
up to 62.5 kb/s UL
up to 27.2 kb/s DL
GPRS multi-slot class 3310
Up to 85.6 kb/s UL
Up to 107 kb/s DL
LTE category NB1:
up to 62.5 kb/s UL
up to 27.2 kb/s DL
:
EGPRS multi-slot class 3310
Up to 236.8 kb/s UL
:
Up to 296.0 kb/s DL
Table 2: SARA-R4 series LTE Cat M1, LTE Cat NB1, EGPRS and GPRS characteristics
2 Not supported by the SARA-R410M-01B product version.
3 Not supported by the SARA-R410M-02B-00 product version.
4 Not supported by the SARA-R410M-52B-00 product version.
5 Not supported by the SARA-R410M-52B-01 product version.
6 Not supported in LTE Cat NB1 by the SARA-R410M-02B-01 product version.
7 Not supported by the SARA-R410M-63B and SARA-R410M-73B product version.
8 Not supported by the SARA-R412M-02B-00 product version.
9 LTE Cat NB1 not supported by SARA-R410M-01B, SARA-R410M-52B, SARA-R410M-63B, SARA-R410M-73B product versions.
10 GPRS/EGPRS multi-slot class 33 implies a maximum of 5 slots in Down-Link and 4 slots in Up-Link with 6 slots in total.
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1.5 AT command support
The SARA-R4 series modules support AT commands according to the 3GPP standards TS 27.007 [4],
TS 27.005 [6], TS 27.010 [7], and the u-blox AT command extension.
☞
For the complete list of all supported AT commands and their syntax, see the SARA-R4 series AT
commands manual [1].
1.6 Supported features
Table 3 lists some of the main features supported by SARA-R4 series modules. For more details, see
the SARA-R4 series system integration manual [2] and the SARA-R4 series AT commands manual [1].
Feature
Description
Network indication
GPIO configured to indicate the network status: registered home network, registered roaming,
data call enabled, no service. The feature can be enabled through the +UGPIOC AT command.
Antenna detection
The ANT_DET pin provides antenna presence detection capability, evaluating the resistance from
the ANT pin to GND by means of an external antenna detection circuit implemented on the
application board.
The antenna supervisor (i.e. antenna detection) feature can be enabled through the +UANTR AT
command.
Embedded TCP and UDP
stack
Embedded TCP/IP and UDP/IP stack including direct link mode for TCP and UDP sockets.
Sockets can be set in Direct Link mode to establish a transparent end-to-end communication
with an already connected TCP or UDP socket via the serial interface.
FTP
File Transfer Protocol functionality is supported via AT commands.
HTTP
Hyper-Text Transfer Protocol functionality is supported via AT commands.
Embedded SSL/TLS 11
With the support of X.509 certificates, embedded SSL/TLS provides server and client
authentication, data encryption, data signature and enables TCP/IP applications to communicate
over a secured and trusted connection. The feature can be configured and enabled by the
+USECMNG and +USECPRF AT commands.
Device and data security 12 Device security: authentication, updates
Data security: PSK, E2E encryption, local encryption
For more details, see the security suite application note [4]
MQTT 13
Message Queuing Telemetry Transport is an ISO standard publish-subscribe messaging protocol
designed for lightweight M2M communications over TCP. MQTT allows clients to communicate
one-to-one, one-to-many and many-to-one over a long-lived outgoing TCP connection.
BIP 13
Bearer Independent Protocol for Over-the-Air SIM provisioning.
Dual stack IPv4/IPv6
Capability to move between IPv4 and dual stack network infrastructures.
IPv4 and IPv6 addresses can be used.
MNO profiles 13
Mobile network operator profiles provide with a powerful and flexible method to configure the
SARA-R4 series modules to seamlessly work with the selected mobile network operator.
Using the MNO profiles the device is dynamically configured to use the proper bands, RATs,
power saving parameters, e-DRX parameters and the protocol stack settings needed to operate
on the selected network in full compliance with operator requirements.
Use the +UMNOPROF AT command to select a profile for the network operator.
Firmware update Over AT Firmware module update over AT command interface.
commands (FOAT)
The feature can be enabled and configured through the +UFWUPD AT command.
Firmware update Over The u-blox firmware module update over the LTE air interface client/server solution using LWM2M.
Air (uFOTA)
11 Not supported by “00” product version
12 Not supported by “00”, “01”, “02” and “52” product versions
13 Not supported by “00” and “01” product versions
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Feature
Description
GNSS via modem 14
Full access to u-blox positioning chips and modules is available through DDC (I2C) interface.
This means that from any host processor, a single serial port can control the SARA-R4 series
cellular module and the u-blox positioning chip or module.
CellLocate15
Enables the estimation of device position based on the parameters of the mobile network cells
visible to the specific device based on the CellLocate® database. CellLocate® is available via a set
of AT commands for CellLocate® service configuration and position request.
Power Saving Mode (PSM) The Power Saving Mode (PSM) feature, defined in 3GPP Rel.13, allows further reduction of the
module current consumption maximizing the amount of time a device can remain in PSM low
power deep sleep mode during periods of data inactivity. It can be activated and configured by the
+CPSMS AT command.
e-I-DRX 16
Extended Idle mode DRX, based on 3GPP Rel.13, reduces the amount of signaling overhead
decreasing the frequency of scheduled measurements and/or transmissions performed by the
module in idle mode. This in turn leads to a reduction in the module power consumption while
maintaining a perpetual connection with the base station.
Coverage Enhancements
Mode A
Coverage Enhancements (CE) Mode A, introduced in 3GPP Rel.13, is used to improve cell signal
penetration.
Coverage Enhancements
Mode B 17
Coverage Enhancements (CE) Mode B, introduced in 3GPP Rel.13, is used to further improve cell
signal penetration.
Connected Mode Mobility 18 LTE Cat M1 Connected Mode Mobility (CMM) with CE Mode A
Release Assistance
Indicator 18
The 3GPP Release Assistance feature allows the module to request for the RRC connection to be
dropped as soon as the message has been received by the network. This feature allows a reduction
in the module power consumption.
LWM2M with dynamically Method allowing dynamically loaded run time objects for customers to configure u-blox modules to
loaded objects 18
define necessary objects, create instances of those objects as appropriate, manage module
LWM2M protocol stack to interact with the LWM2M server.
Table 3: Some of the main features supported by SARA-R4 series modules
☞
u-blox is extremely mindful of user privacy. When a position is sent to the CellLocate® server,
u-blox is unable to track the SIM used or the specific device.
14 Not supported by “00” and “01” product versions
15 Not supported by “00”, “01”, “02” and “52” product versions
16 The feature is disabled on “00” and “01” product versions due to network readiness
17 Not supported by “00”, “01”, “02”, “52”, “63” and “73” product versions
18 Not supported by “00”, “01”, “02” and “52” product versions
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2 Interfaces
2.1 Power management
2.1.1 Module supply input (VCC)
SARA-R4 series modules must be supplied through the VCC pins by a DC power supply. Voltage must
be stable, because during operation the current drawn from VCC may vary significantly, based on the
power consumption profile of the LTE Cat M1, LTE Cat NB1 and the 2G radio access technologies
(described in the SARA-R4 series system integration manual [2]).
SARA-R412M modules provide separate supply inputs over the three VCC pins:
VCC pins #52 and #53 represent the supply input for the internal RF Power Amplifier, demanding
most of the total current drawn of the module when RF transmission is enabled during a call
VCC pin #51 represents the supply input for the internal baseband Power Management Unit,
demanding minor part of the total current drawn of the module when RF transmission is enabled
during a call
The three VCC pins of SARA-R404M, SARA-R410M and SARA-N410 modules are internally connected
to both the internal Power Amplifier and the internal baseband Power Management Unit.
It is important that the system power supply circuit is able to withstand the maximum pulse current
during a transmit burst at maximum power level (see Table 12).
2.1.2 Generic digital interfaces supply output (V_INT)
SARA-R4 series modules provide a 1.8 V supply rail output on the V_INT pin, which is internally
generated when the module is switched on. The same voltage domain is used internally to supply the
generic digital interfaces of the module. The V_INT supply output can be used in place of an external
discrete regulator.
2.2 Antenna interface
2.2.1 Antenna RF interface (ANT)
The ANT pin represents the RF antenna interface of the module, with a characteristic impedance of
50 .
2.2.2 Antenna detection (ANT_DET)
The ANT_DET pin is an Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) input with a current source provided by
SARA-R4 series modules to sense the antenna presence (as an optional feature). It evaluates the
resistance from the ANT pin to GND by means of an external antenna detection circuit implemented
on the application board (for more details, see the u-blox SARA-R4 series system integration
manual [2] and the SARA-R4 series AT commands manual [1]).
2.3 System functions
2.3.1 Module power-on
SARA-R4 series can be switched on using the following procedure:
Low level on the PWR_ON pin, which is normally set high by an internal pull-up, for a valid time
period when the applied VCC voltage is within the valid operating range (see sections 4.2.3 and
4.2.8). The PWR_ON line has to be driven by open drain, open collector or contact switch.
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2.3.2 Module power-off
SARA-R4 series can be properly switched off, with storage of the current parameter settings and a
clean network detach, in one of these ways:
AT+CPWROFF command (see the SARA-R4 series AT commands manual [1])
Low pulse on the PWR_ON pin for a valid time period (see section 4.2.8)
An abrupt shutdown occurs on SARA-R4 series modules, without storage of the current parameter
settings and without a clean network detach, when:
the VCC supply drops below the extended operating range minimum limit
a low level is applied on the RESET_N pin, which is normally set high by an internal pull-up, for a
valid time period (see section 4.2.9). RESET_N line has to be driven by open drain, open collector or
contact switch.
2.3.3 Module reset
SARA-R4 series modules can be reset (re-booted) by:
AT+CFUN command (see the SARA-R4 series 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 clean network detach is performed.
2.4 SIM
2.4.1 SIM interface
A SIM card interface is provided on VSIM, SIM_IO, SIM_CLK, SIM_RST pins: the high-speed SIM/ME
interface is implemented as well as the automatic detection of the required SIM supporting voltage.
Both 1.8 V and 3 V SIM types are supported (1.8 V and 3 V). Activation and deactivation with an
automatic voltage switch from 1.8 V to 3 V is implemented according to the ISO-IEC 7816-3
specifications. The SIM driver supports the PPS procedure for baud-rate selection, according to the
values proposed by the SIM card/chip.
2.4.2 SIM detection
The GPIO5 pin of SARA-R4 series modules is a 1.8 V digital input which can be configured as an
external interrupt to detect the SIM card presence, as intended to be properly connected to the
mechanical switch of an external SIM card holder. For more details, see the SARA-R4 series system
integration manual [2] and the SARA-R4 series AT commands manual [1].
2.5 Serial communication
The SARA-R4 series provides the following serial communication interfaces:
UART interface: asynchronous serial interface available for the communication with a DTE host
application processor (AT commands, data communication, FW update by means of FOAT)
USB interface: High-Speed USB 2.0 compliant interface available for communications with a USB
host application processor (AT commands, data communication, FW update by means of the
FOAT feature), for FW update by means of the u-blox tool and for diagnostics
SPI interface: Serial Peripheral Interface available for communications with an external compatible
device
SDIO interface: Secure Digital Input Output interface available for communications with a
compatible device
DDC interface: I2C bus compatible interface available for communications with external I2C devices
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2.5.1 UART interface
SARA-R4 series modules include a 9-wire unbalanced asynchronous serial interface (UART) for
communication with an application host processor (AT commands and data communication).
☞
The UART is available only if the USB is not enabled as AT command / data communication
interface: UART and USB cannot be concurrently used for this purpose.
UART features are:
Complete serial port with RS-232 functionality conforming to ITU-T V.24 recommendation [10],
with CMOS compatible signal levels (0 V for low data bit or ON state and 1.8 V for high data bit or
OFF state)
Data lines (RXD as output, TXD as input), hardware flow control lines (CTS as output, RTS as
input), modem status and control lines (DTR as input, DSR as output, DCD as output, RI as output)
are provided
The default baud rate is 115’200 b/s
The default frame format is 8N1 (8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit)
☞
Hardware flow control is not supported by the “00”, “01” and SARA-R410M-02B product versions,
but the RTS input line needs to be set low (= ON state) to communicate over the UART interface
on the “00” and “01” product versions.
The UART serial interface can be conveniently configured through AT commands. For more details,
see the SARA-R4 series AT commands manual [1] and the SARA-R4 series system integration
manual [2].
2.5.1.1 Multiplexer protocol
SARA-R4 series modules include multiplexer functionality as per 3GPP TS 27.010 [7] 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 following virtual channels are defined:
for multiplexer control
Channel 0:
Channel 1:
for all AT commands, and non-Dial Up Network (non-DUN) data connections. UDP, TCP
data socket / data call connections through relevant AT commands.
for Dial Up Network (DUN) data connection. It requires the host to have and use its own
TCP/IP stack. The DUN can be initiated on the modem side or terminal/host side.
Channel 2:
Channel 3:
for u-blox GNSS data tunneling (not supported by the “00” and “01” product versions).
2.5.2 USB interface
SARA-R4 series modules include a high-speed USB 2.0 compliant interface with a maximum 480 Mb/s
data rate according to the USB 2.0 specification [11] representing the main interface for transferring
high speed data with a host application processor. The module itself acts as a USB device and can be
connected to any USB host equipped with compatible drivers.
The USB is the most suitable interface for transferring high speed data between SARA-R4 series and
a host processor, available for AT commands, data communication, FW upgrade by means of the
FOAT feature, FW upgrade by means of the u-blox dedicated tool and for diagnostic purposes.
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The USB_D+ / USB_D- lines carry the USB data and signaling, while the VUSB_DET pin represents the
input to enable the USB interface by applying an external valid USB VBUS voltage (5.0 V typical).
☞
The USB interface is available as an AT command / data communication interface only if an
external valid USB VBUS voltage (5.0 V typical) is applied at the VUSB_DET input of the module
since the switch-on of the module, and then held during normal operations. In this case, the UART
will not be available.
☞
If the USB interface is enabled, the module does not enter the low power deep sleep mode: the
external USB VBUS voltage needs to be removed from the VUSB_DET input of the module to let it
enter the Power Saving Mode defined in 3GPP Rel.13.
SARA-R4 series modules provide by default a set of two USB functions:
AT commands and data communication
Diagnostic log
For more details regarding USB configurations / capabilities, see the SARA-R4 series system
integration manual [2].
2.5.3 SPI interface
☞
The SPI interface is not supported by the “00”, “01”, “02”, “52”, “63” and “73” product versions.
SARA-R4 series modules include a Serial Peripheral Interface for communications with compatible
external device.
The SPI interface can be made available as an alternative function, in a mutually exclusive way, over
the digital audio interface pins (I2S_WA / SPI_MOSI, I2S_RXD / SPI_MISO, I2S_CLK / SPI_CLK,
I2S_TXD / SPI_CS).
2.5.4 SDIO interface
☞
The SDIO interface is not supported by “00”, “01”, “02”, “52”, “63” and “73” product versions.
SARA-R4 series modules include a 4-bit Secure Digital Input Output interface (SDIO_D0, SDIO_D1,
SDIO_D2, SDIO_D3, SDIO_CLK, and SDIO_CMD) designed to communicate with external compatible
SDIO devices.
2.5.5 DDC (I2C) interface
☞
The DDC (I2C) interface is not supported by the “00” and “01” product versions.
SARA-R4 series modules include an I2C-bus compatible DDC interface (SDA, SCL) available to
communicate with a u-blox GNSS receiver and with external I2C devices as for example an audio
codec: the SARA-R4 series module acts as an I2C master that can communicate with I2C slaves in
accordance with the I2C-bus specifications [12].
The SDA and SCL pins have internal pull-up to V_INT, so there is no need of additional pull-up resistors
on the external application board.
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2.6 Audio
☞
Audio is not supported by the “00”, “01”, “02”, “52”, “63” and “73” product versions.
SARA-R4 series modules support VoLTE (Voice over LTE Cat M1 radio bearer) for providing audio
services.
SARA-R4 series modules include an I2S digital audio interface to transfer digital audio data to/from
an external compatible audio device.
The digital audio interface can be made available as an alternative function, in a mutually exclusive
way, over the SPI interface pins (I2S_WA / SPI_MOSI, I2S_RXD / SPI_MISO, I2S_CLK / SPI_CLK,
I2S_TXD / SPI_CS).
2.7 GPIO
SARA-R4 series modules include pins that can be configured as general purpose input/output or to
provide custom functions as summarized in Table 4 (for further details, see the SARA-R4 series
system integration manual [2] and the SARA-R4 series AT commands manual [1]).
Function
Description
Default GPIO
Configurable GPIOs
Network status
indication
Network status: registered / data transmission, no
service
--
GPIO1
GNSS supply enable 19 Enable/disable the supply of a u-blox GNSS receiver
connected to the cellular module by the DDC (I2C)
interface
--
--
GPIO2
GPIO3
GNSS data ready 19
Sense when a u-blox GNSS receiver connected to the
module is ready for sending data by the DDC (I2C)
interface
SIM card detection
Ring Indicator 20
SIM card physical presence detection
Events indicator
--
--
--
GPIO5
RI
Module status
indication
Module switched off or in PSM low power deep sleep
mode, versus active or connected mode
GPIO1, GPIO2, GPIO3,
GPIO4, GPIO5, GPIO6
Last gasp 20
LwM2M pulse 21
Input to trigger last gasp notification
--
--
GPIO3, GPIO4, GPIO6
Output to notify a settable LwM2M event with a
configurable pulse
GPIO1, GPIO2, GPIO3,
GPIO4, GPIO5, GPIO6
General purpose input Input to sense high or low digital level
--
--
GPIO1, GPIO2, GPIO3,
GPIO4, GPIO5, GPIO6
General purpose
output
Output to set the high or the low digital level
GPIO1, GPIO2, GPIO3,
GPIO4, GPIO6
Pin disabled
Tri-state with an internal active pull-down enabled
GPIO1, GPIO2, GPIO3, GPIO1, GPIO2, GPIO3,
GPIO4, GPIO5, GPIO6, GPIO4, GPIO5, GPIO6,
RI
RI
Table 4: GPIO custom functions configuration
19 Not supported by “00” and “01” product versions
20 Not supported by “00”, “01” and SARA-R410M-02B-00 product versions
21 Not supported by “00”, “01” and “x2” product versions
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3 Pin definition
3.1 Pin assignment
64 63 62 61 60 59 58 57 56 55 54
53
52
51
GND
RSVD
GND
VCC
1
2
65
71
66
72
67
73
68
74
69
75
70
76
78
VCC
3
VCC
4
50
49
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
V_INT
GND
GND
77
5
SDIO_D1
6
DSR
SDIO_D3
SDIO_D0
SDIO_CMD
SDIO_CLK
SDIO_D2
GND
7
RI
8
DCD
79
80
9
DTR
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
RTS
SARA-R4/N4
CTS
Top View
TXD
GPIO5
RXD
VSIM
81
82
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
GND
SIM_RST
SIM_IO
PWR_ON
GPIO1
VUSB_DET
RESET_N
GPIO6
GND
SIM_CLK
I2S_RXD / SPI_MISO
I2S_CLK / SPI_CLK
I2S_TXD / SPI_CS
I2S_WA / SPI_MOSI
RSVD
83
85
91
84
90
96
Pin 65-96: GND
86
92
87
88
89
95
93
94
GND
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
Figure 2: SARA-R4 series pin assignment (top view)
No
Name
Power
I/O
Description
Remarks
domain
1
GND
-
-
-
-
N/A
N/A
N/A
O
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
Leave unconnected.
2
3
4
RSVD
GND
RESERVED pin
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
V_INT
Generic Digital
V_INT = 1.8 V (typical) generated by the module when is
Interfaces supply output switched on, outside low power PSM deep sleep mode.
See section 4.2.3 for detailed electrical specs.
Provide test point for diagnostic purposes.
5
6
GND
DSR
-
N/A
O
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
GDI
UART data set ready
Circuit 107 (DSR) in ITU-T V.24.
See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
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No
7
Name
RI
Power
domain
I/O
O
O
I
Description
Remarks
GDI
GDI
GDI
UART ring indicator
Circuit 125 (RI) in ITU-T V.24.
See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
8
DCD
DTR
UART data carrier detect Circuit 109 (DCD) in ITU-T V.24.
See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
Circuit 108/2 (DTR) in ITU-T V. 24.
9
UART data terminal
ready
Internal active pull-up to V_INT.
See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
10
RTS
GDI
I
UART ready to send
Circuit 105 (RTS) in ITU-T V.24.
Internal active pull-up to V_INT.
Flow control is not supported by the “00”, “01” and
SARA-R410M-02B-00 product versions
See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
11
CTS
TXD
RXD
GDI
GDI
GDI
O
I
UART clear to send
UART data input
Circuit 106 (CTS) in ITU-T V.24.
Flow control is not supported by the “00”, “01” and
SARA-R410M-02B-00 product versions
See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
12
Circuit 103 (TxD) in ITU-T V.24.
Internal pull-down to GND on “00” and R410M-02 versions
Internal pull-up to V_INT on other product versions
See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
13
O
UART data output
Ground
Circuit 104 (RxD) in ITU-T V.24.
See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
14
15
GND
-
N/A
I
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
PWR_ON
POS
Power-on / power-off
input
Internal 200 k pull-up resistor.
See section 4.2.8 for detailed electrical specs.
Provide test point for diagnostic purposes.
16
17
GPIO1
GDI
I/O
I
GPIO
Configurable GPIO (see section 2.7).
See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
VUSB_DET
USB
USB detect input
Input for VBUS (5 V typical) USB supply sense.
See section 4.2.11 for detailed electrical specs.
Provide test point for diagnostic purposes.
18
19
RESET_N
GPIO6
ERS
GDI
I
External reset input
GPIO
Internal 37 k pull-up resistor to V_INT.
See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs.
Provide test point for diagnostic purposes.
I/O
Configurable GPIO (see section 2.7).
See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
20
21
GND
GND
GND
GPIO2
-
N/A
N/A
N/A
I/O
Ground
Ground
Ground
GPIO
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
-
22
23
-
GDI
Configurable GPIO (see section 2.7).
See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
24
25
26
GPIO3
GPIO4
SDA
GDI
GDI
DDC
I/O
I/O
I/O
GPIO
Configurable GPIO (see section 2.7).
See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
GPIO
Configurable GPIO (see section 2.7).
See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
I2C bus data line
Fixed open drain.
Internal 2.2 k pull-up resistor to V_INT.
Not supported by “00” and “01” product versions
See section 4.2.13 for detailed electrical specs.
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No
Name
Power
I/O
Description
Remarks
domain
27
SCL
DDC
O
I2C bus clock line
Fixed open drain.
Internal 2.2 k pull-up resistor to V_INT.
Not supported by “00” and “01” product versions
See section 4.2.13 for detailed electrical specs.
28
29
USB_D-
USB_D+
USB
I/O
I/O
USB Data Line D-
USB Data Line D+
90 nominal differential impedance.
Pull-up, pull-down and series resistors, as required by the
USB 2.0 specifications [11], are part of the USB pin driver
and shall not be provided externally.
See section 4.2.11 for detailed electrical specs.
Provide test point for diagnostic purposes.
USB
90 nominal differential impedance.
Pull-up, pull-down and series resistors, as required by
USB 2.0 specifications [11], are part of the USB pin driver
and shall not be provided externally.
See section 4.2.11 for detailed electrical specs.
Provide test point for diagnostic purposes.
30
31
GND
-
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
Leave unconnected.
RSVD
GND
-
RESERVED pin
Ground
32
33
34
-
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
This pin can be connected to GND.
RSVD
-
RESERVED pin
I2S word alignment /
SPI Master Output Slave SPI Master Output Slave Input
I2S_WA /
SPI_MOSI
GDI
O /
O
I2S word alignment, alternatively configurable as
Input
Not supported by “00”, “01”, “x2”, “x3” product versions
See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
35
36
37
I2S_TXD /
SPI_CS
GDI
GDI
GDI
O /
O
I2S transmit data /
SPI Chip Select
I2S transmit data out, alternatively configurable as
SPI Chip Select
Not supported by “00”, “01”, “x2”, “x3” product versions
See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
I2S_CLK /
SPI_CLK
O /
O
I2S clock /
SPI clock
I2S clock, alternatively configurable as
SPI clock
Not supported by “00”, “01”, “x2”, “x3” product versions
See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
I2S_RXD /
SPI_MISO
I /
I
I2S receive data /
SPI Master Input Slave
Output
I2S receive data input, alternatively configurable as
SPI Master Input Slave Output
Not supported by “00”, “01”, “x2”, “x3” product versions
See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
38
39
SIM_CLK
SIM_IO
SIM
SIM
O
SIM clock
SIM data
See section 4.2.10 for detailed electrical specs.
I/O
Internal 4.7 k pull-up resistor to VSIM.
See section 4.2.10 for detailed electrical specs.
40
41
SIM_RST
VSIM
SIM
-
O
O
SIM reset
See section 4.2.10 for detailed electrical specs.
SIM supply output
VSIM = 1.80 V typical or 2.95 V typical generated by the
module according to the external SIM card type.
See section 4.2.3 for detailed electrical specs.
42
GPIO5
GDI
I
SIM detection
SIM card presence detection input, alternatively
configurable as GPIO (see section 2.7).
See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
43
44
GND
-
N/A
I/O
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
SDIO_D2
GDI
SDIO serial data [2]
Not supported by “00”, “01”, “x2”, “x3” product versions
See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
45
46
SDIO_CLK
SDIO_CMD
GDI
GDI
O
SDIO serial clock
SDIO command
Not supported by “00”, “01”, “x2”, “x3” product versions
See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
I/O
Not supported by “00”, “01”, “x2”, “x3” product versions
See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
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No
47
48
49
Name
Power
domain
I/O
I/O
I/O
I/O
Description
Remarks
SDIO_D0
SDIO_D3
SDIO_D1
GDI
GDI
GDI
SDIO serial data [0]
SDIO serial data [3]
SDIO serial data [1]
Not supported by “00”, “01”, “x2”, “x3” product versions
See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
Not supported by “00”, “01”, “x2”, “x3” product versions
See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
Not supported by “00”, “01”, “x2”, “x3” product versions
See section 4.2.12 for detailed electrical specs.
50
51
GND
VCC
-
-
N/A
I
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
Module supply input
All VCC pins must be connected to external supply.
SARA-R404M, SARA-R410M and SARA-N410:
supply input for all internal parts.
SARA-R412M: supply input for internal BB PMU.
See section 4.2.3 and 4.2.4 for detailed specs.
52
53
VCC
VCC
-
-
I
I
Module supply input
Module supply input
All VCC pins must be connected to external supply.
SARA-R404M, SARA-R410M and SARA-N410:
supply input for all internal parts.
SARA-R412M: supply input for internal RF PA.
See section 4.2.3 and 4.2.4 for detailed specs.
All VCC pins must be connected to external supply.
SARA-R404M, SARA-R410M and SARA-N410:
supply input for all internal parts.
SARA-R412M: supply input for internal RF PA.
See section 4.2.3 and 4.2.4 for detailed specs.
54
55
56
GND
GND
ANT
-
-
-
N/A
N/A
I/O
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
Ground
RF input/output
50 nominal impedance.
See section 4.2.5 for detailed electrical specs.
57
58
59
60
61
GND
-
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
I
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
GND
-
Ground
GND
-
Ground
GND
-
Ground
GND
-
Ground
62
ANT_DET
ADC
Antenna detection
Antenna presence detection function.
See section 4.2.7 for detailed electrical specs.
63
64
GND
GND
-
-
-
N/A
N/A
N/A
Ground
Ground
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground
65-96 GND
Table 5: SARA-R4 series pin-out
☞
☞
For more information about the pin-out, see the u-blox SARA-R4 series system integration
manual [2].
See appendix A for an explanation of the abbreviations and terms used.
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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.
☞
☞
☞
Operating condition ranges define those limits within which the functionality of the device is
guaranteed.
Electrical characteristics are defined according to the verification on a representative number of
samples or according to the simulation.
Where application information is given, it is advisory only and does not form part of the
specification.
4.1 Absolute maximum rating
☞
Limiting values given below are in accordance with Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 134).
Symbol
Description
Condition
Min.
-0.5
-0.5
Max.
6.0
Unit
V
VCC
Module supply voltage
Input DC voltage at VCC pins (SARA-R404M)
Input DC voltage at VCC pins
5.2
V
(SARA-R410M, SARA-R412M and SARA-N410)
VUSB_DET
USB
USB detection pin
USB D+/D- pins
Input DC voltage at VUSB_DET pin
-0.5
-0.3
-0.3
-0.3
-0.3
-0.5
-0.5
-0.5
5.5
3.6
2.3
2.3
3.5
2.1
V
Input DC voltage at USB interface pins
Input DC voltage at Generic digital interfaces pins
Input DC voltage at DDC interface pins
Input DC voltage at SIM interface pins
Input DC voltage at RESET_N pin
V
GDI
Generic digital interfaces
DDC interface
V
DDC
V
SIM
SIM interface
V
ERS
External reset input
Power-on input
V
POS
Input DC voltage at PWR_ON pin
2.1
V
ADC
Antenna detection input
Antenna ruggedness
Storage temperature
Input DC voltage at ANT_DET pin
4.3
10:1
+85
V
Rho_ANT
Tstg
Output RF load mismatch ruggedness at ANT pins
VSWR
°C
-40
Table 6: Absolute maximum ratings
⚠
The product is not protected against overvoltage or reversed voltages. If necessary, voltage spikes
exceeding the voltage specifications given in the table above, must be limited to values within the
specified boundaries by using appropriate protection devices.
4.1.1 Maximum ESD
Parameter
Min
Typical Max
Unit Remarks
V Human Body Model according to JESD22-A114
ESD sensitivity for all pins
Table 7: Maximum ESD ratings
1’000
⚠
u-blox cellular modules are Electrostatic Sensitive Devices and require special precautions when
handling. See section 7.4 for ESD handling instructions.
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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. Typ. Max. Unit
Remarks
Normal operating
temperature
–20 +25 +65 °C
Normal operating temperature range
(fully functional and meet 3GPP / ETSI specifications)
Extended operating
temperature
–40
+85 °C
Extended operating temperature range
(RF performance may be affected outside normal operating range,
though module is fully functional)
Table 8: Environmental conditions
4.2.2 Thermal parameters
Symbol Parameter
Min. Typ. Max. Unit Remarks
ΨM-A
Module-to-Ambient
10
°C/W Thermal characterization parameter
thermal parameter
ΨM-A = (TM – TA) / PH proportional to the temperature difference
between the internal temperature sensor of the module (TM) and
the ambient temperature (TA), produced by the module heat power
dissipation (PH), with the module mounted on a 79 x 62 x 1.41 mm 4-
Layer PCB with a high coverage of copper, in still air conditions
ΨM-C
Module-to-Case
2
°C/W Thermal characterization parameter
thermal parameter
ΨM-C = –TM - TC) / PH proportional to the temperature difference
between the internal temperature sensor of the module (TM) and
the ambient temperature (TC), produced by the module heat power
dissipation (PH), with the module mounted on a 79 x 62 x 1.41 mm 4-
Layer PCB with a high coverage of copper, with a robust aluminum
heat-sink and with forced air ventilation, i.e. reducing to a value
close to 0 °C/W the thermal resistance from the case of the module
to the ambient
Table 9: Thermal characterization parameters of the module
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4.2.3 Supply/power pins
Symbol
Parameter
Module
Min. Typical
Max.
Unit
VCC
Module supply normal operating input voltage 22
SARA-R404M
SARA-R410M
SARA-N410
3.2
3.8
4.2
V
SARA-R412M
3.2
3.0
3.8
3.8
4.5
4.3
V
V
Module supply extended operating input voltage 23
SARA-R404M
SARA-R410M
SARA-N410
SARA-R412M
3.0
3.8
4.5
V
Table 10: Input characteristics of the Supply/Power pins
Symbol
Parameter
Module
All
Min. Typical
Max.
Unit
V
VSIM
SIM supply output voltage with 1.8 V external SIM
SIM supply output voltage with 3.0 V external SIM
Generic Digital Interfaces supply output voltage
1.80
2.95
1.80
All
V
V_INT
I_INT
All
V
Generic Digital Interfaces supply output current capability All
70
mA
Table 11: Output characteristics of the Supply/Power pins
22
Input voltage at VCC must be above the normal operating range minimum limit to switch on the module. RF performance
may be affected when the input voltage at VCC drops below the herein stated normal operating range minimum limit, though
the module is still fully functional.
23 Ensure that input voltage at VCC never drops below the extended operating range minimum limit during module operation:
the cellular module may switch off when the VCC voltage value drops below the herein stated extended operating range
minimum limit.24 All values with VCC = 3.8 V, with UART connected and USB disconnected.
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4.2.4 Current consumption
Mode
Condition
Tx power
Module
Min
Typ
Max Unit
Power Off Mode
Averaged current value
--
All
6
µA
(module switched off, RTC off)
PSM Deep Sleep Mode
(RTC on)
Averaged current value
--
--
--
--
All
8
µA
Low Power Mode
(+UPSV=4)
Averaged current value
(rock bottom)
R410M, R412M, N410
R410M, R412M, N410
All
0.6
1.6
9
mA
mA
mA
Averaged current value
(eDRX 20.48 s)
Active Mode
Averaged current value
(Power Saving / Low Power Mode
disabled, registered with network)
LTE Cat NB1 Connected Mode
(Data Tx / Rx)
Averaged current value
Minimum
0 dBm
All
60
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
R410M, N410
R412M
65
70
12 dBm
R410M, N410
R412M
80
90
18 dBm
R410M, N410
R412M
100
130
140
240
Maximum
Maximum
R410M, N410
R412M
Peak current value
during Tx
R410M, N410
R412M
0.5
0.9
A
A
LTE Cat M1 Connected Mode
(Data Tx / Rx)
Averaged current value
Minimum
0 dBm
All
100
105
110
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
A
R404M, R410M
R412M
12 dBm
R404M, R410M
R412M
125
140
150
200
190
360
18 dBm
R404M, R410M
R412M
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
R404M, R410M
R412M
Peak current value
during Tx
R404M, R410M
R412M
0.5
0.9
A
2G Connected Mode
(Data Tx / Rx)
Averaged current value
during GMSK 1-Tx/1-Rx call
850/900 MHz bands
R412M
200
1.5
mA
Peak current value
Maximum
R412M
1.9
A
during GMSK 1-slot Tx,
850/900 MHz bands
Table 12: Module VCC current consumption 24
24 All values with VCC = 3.8 V, with UART connected and USB disconnected.
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4.2.5 LTE RF characteristics
The LTE bands supported by SARA-R4 series modules are defined in the Table 2, while the following
Table 13 describes the Transmitting and Receiving frequencies according to 3GPP TS 36.521-1 [8].
Parameter
Min.
699
729
703
758
777
Max.
716
Unit
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
Remarks
Frequency range
FDD Band 12 (700 MHz)
Uplink
Module transmit
Module receive
Module transmit
Module receive
Module transmit
Module receive
Module transmit
Module receive
Module transmit
Module receive
Module transmit
Module receive
Module transmit
Module receive
Module transmit
Module receive
Module transmit
Module receive
Module transmit
Module receive
Module transmit
Module receive
Module transmit
Module receive
Module transmit
Module receive
Module transmit
Module receive
Downlink
Uplink
746
Frequency range
FDD Band 28 (700 MHz)
748
803
787
Downlink
Uplink
Frequency range
FDD Band 13 (700 MHz)
Downlink
Uplink
746
832
791
756
Frequency range
FDD Band 20 (800 MHz)
862
821
Downlink
Uplink
Frequency range
FDD Band 26 (850 MHz)
814
849
894
830
875
849
894
845
890
915
Downlink
Uplink
859
815
Frequency range
FDD Band 18 (850 MHz)
Downlink
Uplink
860
824
869
830
875
880
925
1710
2110
1710
1805
1850
1930
1850
1930
1920
2110
Frequency range
FDD Band 5 (850 MHz)
Downlink
Uplink
Frequency range
FDD Band 19 (850 MHz)
Downlink
Uplink
Frequency range
FDD Band 8 (900 MHz)
Downlink
Uplink
960
1755
2155
1785
1880
1910
1990
1915
1995
1980
2170
Frequency range
FDD Band 4 (1700 MHz)
Downlink
Uplink
Frequency range
FDD Band 3 (1800 MHz)
Downlink
Uplink
Frequency range
FDD Band 2 (1900 MHz)
Downlink
Uplink
Frequency range
FDD Band 25 (1900 MHz)
Downlink
Uplink
Frequency range
FDD Band 1 (2100 MHz)
Downlink
Table 13: LTE operating RF frequency bands
SARA-R4 series modules include a UE Power Class 3 LTE Cat M1 / NB1 transmitter (see Table 2), with
output power and characteristics according to 3GPP TS 36.521-1 [8].
SARA-R4 series modules LTE receiver characteristics are compliant to 3GPP TS 36.521-1 [8], with LTE
conducted receiver sensitivity performance described in Table 14 and Table 15.
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Parameter
Min.
Typical
Max.
Unit
Remarks
Receiver input sensitivity
Band 12 (700 MHz)
–107.0
dBm
Without repetitions
Without repetitions
Without repetitions
Without repetitions
Without repetitions
Without repetitions
Without repetitions
Without repetitions
Without repetitions
Without repetitions
Receiver input sensitivity
Band 28 (700 MHz)
–105.0
–105.0
–105.0
–105.5
–106.5
–107.5
–106.0
–106.0
–107.5
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
Receiver input sensitivity
Band 13 (700 MHz)
Receiver input sensitivity
Band 20 (800 MHz)
Receiver input sensitivity
Band 5 / 18 / 19 / 26 (850 MHz)
Receiver input sensitivity
Band 8 (900 MHz)
Receiver input sensitivity
Band 4 (1700 MHz)
Receiver input sensitivity
Band 3 (1800 MHz)
Receiver input sensitivity
Band 2 / 25 (1900 MHz)
Receiver input sensitivity
Band 1 (2100 MHz)
Condition: 50 source, throughput > 95%, QPSK modulation, other settings as per 3GPP TS 36.521-1 [8]
Table 14: LTE Cat M1 receiver sensitivity performance
Parameter
Min.
Typical
Max.
Unit
Remarks
Receiver input sensitivity
Band 12 (700 MHz)
–113.5
dBm
Without repetitions
Receiver input sensitivity
Band 28 (700 MHz)
–112.0
–112.0
–112.0
–112.5
–113.0
–114.0
–113.0
–113.0
–114.0
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
Without repetitions
Without repetitions
Without repetitions
Without repetitions
Without repetitions
Without repetitions
Without repetitions
Without repetitions
Without repetitions
Receiver input sensitivity
Band 13 (700 MHz)
Receiver input sensitivity
Band 20 (800 MHz)
Receiver input sensitivity
Band 5 / 18 / 19 / 26 (850 MHz)
Receiver input sensitivity
Band 8 (900 MHz)
Receiver input sensitivity
Band 4 (1700 MHz)
Receiver input sensitivity
Band 3 (1800 MHz)
Receiver input sensitivity
Band 2 / 25 (1900 MHz)
Receiver input sensitivity
Band 1 (2100 MHz)
Condition: 50 source, throughput > 95%, other settings as per 3GPP TS 36.521-1 [8]
Table 15: LTE Cat NB1 receiver sensitivity performance
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4.2.6 2G RF characteristics
The 2G bands supported by SARA-R4 series modules are defined in the Table 2, while the following
Table 16 describes the Transmitting and Receiving frequencies according to 3GPP TS 51.010-1 [9].
Parameter
Min
824
869
880
925
Max
849
894
915
Unit
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
Remarks
Frequency range
GSM 850
Uplink
Module transmit
Module receive
Module transmit
Module receive
Module transmit
Module receive
Module transmit
Module receive
Downlink
Uplink
Frequency range
E-GSM 900
Downlink
Uplink
960
1785
1880
1910
1990
Frequency range
DCS 1800
1710
1805
1850
1930
Downlink
Uplink
Frequency range
PCS 1900
Downlink
Table 16: 2G operating RF frequency bands
SARA-R4 series modules include a GMSK Power Class 4 transmitter for GSM 850 and E-GSM 900
bands, a GMSK Power Class 1 transmitter for DCS 1800 and PCS 1900 bands, a 8-PSK Power Class E2
transmitter for all 2G bands (see Table 2), with output power and characteristics according to 3GPP
TS 51.010-1 [9].
SARA-R4 series modules 2G receiver characteristics are compliant to 3GPP TS 51.010-1 [9], with
conducted receiver sensitivity performance described in Table 17.
Parameter
Min
Typical
Max
Unit
Remarks
Receiver input sensitivity
GSM 850
-109
dBm
Downlink RF level @ BER Class II < 2.4 %
Receiver input sensitivity
E-GSM 900
-109
-109
-109
dBm
dBm
dBm
Downlink RF level @ BER Class II < 2.4 %
Downlink RF level @ BER Class II < 2.4 %
Downlink RF level @ BER Class II < 2.4 %
Receiver input sensitivity
DCS 1800
Receiver input sensitivity
PCS 1900
Condition: 50 source
Table 17: 2G receiver sensitivity performance
4.2.7 ANT_DET pin characteristics
Pin Name Parameter
Min.
Typ.
35
Max.
Unit
µA
Remarks
ANT_DET Output DC current pulse value
Output DC current pulse time length
Table 18: ANT_DET pin characteristics
1160
µs
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4.2.8 PWR_ON pin
Parameter
Min.
Typical
Max.
Unit
Remarks
Internal supply for
PWR_ON Input Signal
1.8
V
The PWR_ON input is pulled up to an internal voltage rail
minus a diode drop: the voltage value present at PWR_ON
input pin is normally 0.8 V typical.
Low-level input
-0.30
150
0.35
250
V
Pull-up resistance
Input leakage current
PWR_ON low time
200
Internal active pull-up
k
µA
s
-0.20
0.15
0.15
1.50
0.20
3.20
3.20
Low time to trigger module switch on from power off mode
Low time to trigger module wake-up from PSM deep sleep
Low time to trigger module switch off
s
s
Table 19: PWR_ON pin characteristics
4.2.9 RESET_N pin
Parameter
Min.
Typical
Max.
Unit
Remarks
Internal supply for
1.8
V
RESET_N Input Signal
Low-level input
-0.30
0.63
0.20
V
Pull-up resistance
Input leakage current
RESET_N low time
37
Internal active pull-up
k
µA
s
-0.20
10
Low time to trigger module abrupt emergency switch off
Table 20: RESET_N pin characteristics
4.2.10 SIM pins
The SIM pins are a dedicated interface to the external SIM card/chip. The electrical characteristics
fulfill the regulatory specification requirements. The values in Table 21 are for information only.
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit Remarks
Low-level input
-0.30
0.2*VSIM
VSIM+0.3
0.4
V
V
High-level input
0.7*VSIM
Low-level output
0
V
Max value at IOL = +2.0 mA
High-level output
0.8*VSIM
-2
VSIM
4.7
V
Max value at IOL = +2.0 mA
Internal pull-up to VSIM supply
VIN =0 V or VIN =VSIM
Internal pull-up resistor on SIM_IO
Input leakage current
Clock frequency on SIM_CLK
Table 21: SIM pin characteristics
k
µA
MHz
2
4.8
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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 revision 2.0 specification [11] for detailed electrical characteristics.
Parameter
Min.
4.40
100
Typical Max.
Unit
V
Remarks
USB detection voltage on pin VUSB_DET
5.00
5.25
150
High-speed squelch detection threshold
(input differential signal amplitude)
mV
High speed disconnect detection threshold
(input differential signal amplitude)
525
-50
625
500
mV
mV
High-speed data signaling input
common mode voltage range
High-speed idle output level
-10
10
mV
mV
mV
mV
mV
High-speed data signaling output high level
High-speed data signaling output low level
Chirp J level (output differential voltage)
Chirp K level (output differential voltage)
Table 22: USB pin characteristics
360
-10
440
10
700
-900
1100
-500
4.2.12 Generic digital interfaces pins
Parameter
Min
Typical
1.80
Max
Unit
V
Remarks
Internal supply for GDI domain
Low-level input
Digital I/O Interfaces supply (V_INT)
-0.30
1.17
0.00
1.80
0.63
2.10
0.45
V
High-level input
V
Low-level output
High-level output
Input leakage current
0.00
1.80
V
Max value at IOL = +2.0 mA
Min value at IOH = –2.0 mA
VIN =0 V or VIN =1.8V
1.35
-1
V
1
µA
k
Internal pull-up / pull-down
resistance
55
390
Table 23: GDI pin characteristics
4.2.13 DDC (I2C) pins
DDC (I2C) lines (SCL and SDA) are compliant to the I2C-bus standard mode specification. See the
I2C-bus specification [12] for detailed electrical characteristics.
Parameter
Min
Typical
1.80
Max
Unit
V
Remarks
Internal supply for GDI domain
Low-level input
Digital I/O Interfaces supply (V_INT)
-0.30
1.17
0.00
1.80
0.63
2.10
0.45
V
High-level input
V
Low-level output
0.00
2.2
V
Max value at IOL = +2.0 mA
VIN =0 V or VIN =1.8V
Internal pull-up resistance
Input/output leakage current
Clock frequency on SCL
k
µA
kHz
-1
1
100
Table 24: DDC (I2C) pin characteristics
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4.3 Parameters for ATEX applications
This section provides useful parameters and information to integrate SARA-R4 series modules in
applications intended for use in areas with potentially explosive atmospheres (ATEX), describing:
Total internal capacitance and inductance of the modules (see Table 25)
Maximum RF output power and voltage at the antenna (ANT) pin of the modules (see Table 26)
☞
Any specific applicable requirement for the implementation of the apparatus integrating the
SARA-R4 series modules, intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, must be fulfilled
according to the exact applicable standards: check the detailed requisites on the pertinent
normative for the application, as for example the IEC 60079-0 [13], IEC 60079-11 [14], and
IEC 60079-26 [15] standards.
☞
The certification of the application device that integrates a SARA-R4 series module and the
compliance of the application device with all the applicable certification schemes, directives and
standards required for use in potentially explosive atmospheres are the sole responsibility of the
application device manufacturer.
Table 25 describes the maximum total internal capacitance and the maximum total internal
inductance, considering internal parts tolerance, of the SARA-R4 series modules.
Module
Parameter
Description
Value
510
9.2
Unit
µF
SARA-R404M
Ci
Li
Ci
Li
Ci
Li
Maximum total internal capacitance
Maximum total internal inductance
Maximum total internal capacitance
Maximum total internal inductance
Maximum total internal capacitance
Maximum total internal inductance
µH
µF
SARA-R410M,
SARA-N410
504
9.3
µH
µF
SARA-R412M
507
9.4
µH
Table 25: SARA-R4 series maximum total internal capacitance and maximum total internal inductance
Table 26 describes the maximum RF output power transmitted by SARA-R4 series modules from the
antenna (ANT) pin as Power Class 3 User Equipment for the LTE Cat M1 / NB1 bands and/or as Power
Class 4 Mobile Stations for GSM 850 / E-GSM 900 bands.
Module
Parameter
ANT Pout
ANT Pout
ANT Pout
ANT Pout
Description
Value
25.00
25.00
25.00
33.00
Unit
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
Maximum RF output power from ANT pin
Maximum RF output power from ANT pin
Maximum RF output power from ANT pin
Maximum RF output power from ANT pin
SARA-R404M
SARA-R410M
SARA-N410
SARA-R412M
Table 26: SARA-R4 series maximum RF output power
☞
The SARA-R4 series modules do not contain internal blocks that increase the input voltage (such
as step-up, duplicators, or boosters) except for the antenna (ANT) pin, for which the maximum RF
output power shown in Table 26.
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5 Mechanical specifications
K
M1
M1
M2
K
Pin 1
Indicator
P
F
Q
R
E
L
N
L
R
G
H1
J1
B
J2
H2
ANT pin
O
H2
J2
O
G
E
I
F
D
H1
A
J1
D
C
Figure 3: SARA-R4 series dimensions (bottom and side views)
Parameter
Description
Typical
Tolerance
A
Module height [mm]
26.0
16.0
2.53
2.0
2.5
1.05
1.1
(1023.6 mil)
(629.9 mil)
(99.5 mil)
(78.7 mil)
(98.4 mil)
(41.3 mil)
(43.3 mil)
(31.5 mil)
(35.4 mil)
(59.1 mil)
(11.8 mil)
+0.20/-0.20
+0.20/-0.20
+0.25/-0.15
+0.20/-0.20
+0.20/-0.20
+0.20/-0.20
+0.05/-0.05
+0.05/-0.05
+0.05/-0.05
+0.05/-0.05
+0.05/-0.05
+0.05/-0.05
+0.20/-0.20
+0.20/-0.20
+0.05/-0.05
+0.05/-0.05
+0.05/-0.05
+0.05/-0.05
+0.20/-0.20
+0.20/-0.20
+0.05/-0.05
(+7.9/-7.9 mil)
(+7.9/-7.9 mil)
(+9.8/-5.9 mil)
(+7.9/-7.9 mil)
(+7.9/-7.9 mil)
(+7.9/-7.9 mil)
(+2.0/-2.0 mil)
(+2.0/-2.0 mil)
(+2.0/-2.0 mil)
(+2.0/-2.0 mil)
(+2.0/-2.0 mil)
(+2.0/-2.0 mil)
(+7.9/-7.9 mil)
(+7.9/-7.9 mil)
(+2.0/-2.0 mil)
(+2.0/-2.0 mil)
(+2.0/-2.0 mil)
(+2.0/-2.0 mil)
(+7.9/-7.9 mil)
(+7.9/-7.9 mil)
(+2.0/-2.0 mil)
B
Module width [mm]
C
Module thickness [mm]
D
Horizontal edge to lateral pin pitch [mm]
Vertical edge to lateral pin pitch [mm]
Edge to lateral pin pitch [mm]
Lateral pin to pin pitch [mm]
Lateral pin height [mm]
E
F
G
H1
0.8
0.9
1.5
H2
Lateral pin close to ANT height [mm]
Lateral pin width [mm]
I
J1
Lateral pin to pin distance [mm]
0.3
J2
Lateral pin to pin close to ANT distance [mm] 0.2
(7.9 mil)
K
Horizontal edge to central pin pitch [mm]
Vertical edge to central pin pitch [mm]
Central pin to pin horizontal pitch [mm]
Central pin to pin horizontal pitch [mm]
Central pin to pin vertical pitch [mm]
Central pin height and width [mm]
Horizontal edge to pin 1 indicator pitch [mm]
Vertical edge to pin 1 indicator pitch [mm]
Pin 1 indicator height and width [mm]
Module weight [g]
2.75
(108.3 mil)
(108.3 mil)
(70.9 mil)
(141.7 mil)
(82.7 mil)
(43.3 mil)
(35.4 mil)
(39.4 mil)
(23.6 mil)
L
2.75
1.8
M1
M2
3.6
2.1
N
O
1.1
P
0.9
1.0
Q
R
0.6
< 3
Weight
Table 27: SARA-R4 series dimensions
☞
☞
Module height tolerance +/–0.20 mm may be exceeded close to the corners of the PCB due to the
cutting process: in the worst cases, the height could be +0.40 mm longer than the typical value.
For information regarding footprint and paste mask recommended for the application board
integrating the cellular module, see the SARA-R4 series system integration manual [2].
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6 Qualification and approvals
6.1 Approvals
SARA-R4 series modules comply with the Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and the Council on the Restriction of Use of certain Hazardous
Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EU RoHS 2) and its amendment Directive (EU) 2015/863 (EU RoHS 3).
SARA-R4 series modules are RoHS 3 compliant.
No natural rubbers, hygroscopic materials, or materials containing asbestos are employed.
Table 28 summarizes the main approvals achieved or planned for SARA-R410M and SARA-R412M modules.
Certification
SARA-R410M-01B
SARA-R410M-02B
SARA-R410M-52B
SARA-R410M-63B
SARA-R410M-73B
SARA-R412M-02B
PTCRB
LTE Cat M1 Band
2,4,5,12
LTE Cat M1, NB1 Band
2,3,4,5,8,12,13,20,28
LTE Cat M1 Band
2,4,5,12,13
LTE Cat M1, NB1 Band
2,4,5,12
GCF
LTE Cat M1 Band
2,4,5,12,13
CE Europe
LTE Cat M1, NB1 Band
3,8,20
LTE Cat M1, NB1 Band
3,8,20
2G Band
900,1800
FCC US
LTE Cat M1 Band
2,4,5,12
LTE Cat M1, NB1 Band
2,4,5,12,13,2525
LTE Cat M1 Band
2,4,5,12,13
LTE Cat M1, NB1 Band
2,4,5,12,13
2G Band
850,1900
FCC ID
XPY2AGQN4NNN
XPY2AGQN4NNN
XPY2AGQN4NNN
XPYUBX18ZO01
ISED Canada
LTE Cat M1 Band
2,4,5,12
LTE Cat M1, NB1 Band
2,4,5,12,13
LTE Cat M1 Band
2,4,5,12,13
LTE Cat M1, NB1 Band
2,4,5,12,13
2G Band
850,1900
ISED ID
8595A-2AGQN4NNN
8595A-2AGQN4NNN
8595A-2AGQN4NNN
8595A-UBX18ZO01
IFT Mexico
M1 Band
2,4,5,12
RCM Australia
NCC Taiwan
LTE Cat M1 Band
3,5,8,28
LTE Cat M1, NB1 Band
3,8,28
25 LTE Cat M1 only
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Certification
SARA-R410M-01B
SARA-R410M-02B
SARA-R410M-52B
SARA-R410M-63B
SARA-R410M-73B
SARA-R412M-02B
GITEKI Japan
LTE Cat M1, NB1 Band
1,8,18,19,26
LTE Cat M1, NB1 Band
1,8,18,19,26
KC Korea
Verizon
AT&T
LTE Cat M1 Band
3,5,26
LTE Cat M1 Band
4,13
LTE Cat M1 Band
4,13
LTE Cat M1 Band
2,4,5,12
LTE Cat M1 Band
2,4,5,12
LTE Cat M1 Band
2,4,5,12
LTE Cat M1 Band
2,4,5,12
T-Mobile US
Sprint
LTE Cat NB1 Band
2,4,5,12
LTE Cat M1 Band
25
US Cellular
Bell
LTE Cat M1 Band
2,4,5,12
LTE Cat M1 Band
2,4,5,12
Telus
LTE Cat M1 Band
2,4,5,12
LTE Cat M1 Band
2,4,5,12
Telstra
LTE Cat M1 Band
3,5,8,28
Softbank
NTT DOCOMO
SKT
LTE Cat M1 Band
1,8
LTE Cat M1 Band
1,19
LTE Cat M1 Band
3,5,26
Table 28: Summary of main certification approvals achieved or planned for SARA-R410M and SARA-R412M modules, with related RAT and bands
☞
☞
For guidelines and notices about end-device compliance with certification approvals requirements see the SARA-R4 series system integration
manual [2].
The above listed certifications might not be available for all the different product type numbers. Please contact the u-blox office or sales
representative nearest you for the full comprehensive list of approvals and for further specific info about all country, conformance and network
operators’ certifications available for the selected product ordering number.
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Table 29 summarizes how some of the SARA-R4 series modules are identified by various bodies.
Body
Description
SARA-R410M-01B
SARA-R410M-02B
SARA-R410M-52B
SARA-R412M-02B
PTCRB
GCF
Model Name
Model Name
Marketing Name
Model Name
Marketing Name
ID
SARA-R410M
SARA-R410M-02B
--
SARA-R410M-52B
SARA-R412M
--
SARA-R410M-52B
--
--
--
SARA-R410M-52B
--
GSMA
SARA-R410M
SARA-R410M
SARA-R410M-02B
XPY2AGQN4NNN
SARA-R410M-02B
8595A-2AGQN4NNN
SARA-R410M
SARA-R410M
SARA-R410M-02B
SARA-R410M-02B
SARA-R410M-02B
SARA-R410M-02B
SARA-R410M
--
SARA-R410M-52B
SARA-R412M
SARA-R410M
SARA-R410M-52B
SARA-R412M
FCC US
XPY2AGQN4NNN
XPY2AGQN4NNN
XPYUBX18ZO01
Product Name
ID
SARA-R410M
SARA-R410M-02B
SARA-R412M
ISED Canada
8595A-2AGQN4NNN
8595A-2AGQN4NNN
8595A-UBX18ZO01
HVIN
SARA-R410M
SARA-R410M
SARA-R412M
PMN
SARA-R410M
SARA-R410M
SARA-R412M
RED Europe
RCM Australia
AT&T
Model Name
Model Number
Model Name
Model Name
Model Name
Model Name
Model Name
Model Name
Model Name
--
--
SARA-R412M
--
--
--
SARA-R410M
SARA-R410M-52B
SARA-R412M
Verizon
--
--
--
--
--
--
SARA-R410M-52B
--
--
--
--
--
--
Sprint
--
--
--
--
--
T-Mobile US
Deutsche Telekom
Vodafone
Telstra
--
--
SARA-R410M-02B
Table 29: Summary of some SARA-R4 series modules’ identification by various bodies
6.2 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.
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7 Product handling & soldering
7.1 Packaging
SARA-R4 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 [3].
7.1.1 Reels
SARA-R4 series modules are deliverable in quantities of 250 pieces on a reel. The modules are
delivered using reel type B2 described in Figure 4 and in the u-blox package information user guide [3].
Figure 4: SARA-R4 series modules reel
Parameter
Specification
Reel type
B2
Delivery quantity
250
Table 30: Reel information for SARA-R4 series modules
Quantities of less than 250 pieces are also available. Contact u-blox for more information.
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7.1.2 Tapes
Figure 5 shows the position and the orientation of SARA-R4 series modules as they are delivered on
the tape, while Figure 6 and Table 31 specify the dimensions of the tape.
Sprocket Hole
Pin 1
Feed Direction
Figure 5: Orientation of SARA-R4 series modules on tape
Figure 6: SARA-R4 series modules tape
Parameter
Typical value
Tolerance
Unit
A0
B0
K0
16.8
26.8
3.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
mm
mm
mm
Table 31: SARA-R4 series tape dimensions (mm)
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☞
Note 1: 10 sprocket hole pitch cumulative tolerance ± 0.2 mm.
Note 2: pocket position relative to sprocket hole is measured as true position of pocket, not pocket
hole.
☞
Note 3: A0 and B0 are calculated on a plane at a distance “R” above the bottom of the pocket.
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7.2 Moisture Sensitivity Levels
⚠
SARA-R4 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.
SARA-R4 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 user guide [3].
☞
For the MSL standard, see IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020 (can be downloaded from www.jedec.org).
7.3 Reflow soldering
Reflow profiles are to be selected according to u-blox recommendations (see the SARA-R4 series
system integration manual [2]).
⚠
Failure to observe these recommendations can result in severe damage to the device!
7.4 ESD precautions
⚠
SARA-R4 series modules contain highly sensitive electronic circuitry and are Electrostatic
Sensitive Devices (ESD). Handling SARA-R4 series modules without proper ESD protection may
destroy or damage them permanently.
SARA-R4 series modules are Electrostatic Sensitive Devices (ESD) and require special ESD
precautions typically applied to ESD sensitive components.
Table 7 details the maximum ESD ratings of the SARA-R4 series modules.
Proper ESD handling and packaging procedures must be applied throughout the processing, handling
and operation of any application that incorporates the SARA-R4 series module.
ESD precautions should be implemented on the application board where the module is mounted, as
described in the SARA-R4 series system integration manual [2].
⚠
Failure to observe these recommendations can result in severe damage to the device!
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8 Labeling and ordering information
8.1 Product labeling
The labels of SARA-R4 series modules include important product information as described in this
section. Figure 7 illustrates the label of the SARA-R4 series modules, and includes: u-blox logo,
production lot, Pb-free marking, product type number, IMEI number, certification information, and
production country.
xxB-xx
SARA-xxxxx
XXX: XXXXXXXXXXXX
XXX: XXXXXXXXXXXX
Figure 7: SARA-R4 series module label
8.2 Explanation of codes
Three different product code formats are used. The Product Name is used in documentation such as
this data sheet and identifies all the u-blox products, independent of packaging and quality grade. The
Ordering Code includes options and quality, while the Type Number includes the hardware and
firmware versions. Table 32 details these 3 different formats:
Format
Structure
Product Name
PPPP-TGVV(L)
Ordering Code
PPPP-TGVV(L)-MMQ
PPPP-TGVV(L)-MMQ-XX
Type Number
Table 32: Product code formats
Table 33 explains the parts of the product code.
Code
PPPP
TG
Meaning
Example
SARA
R4
Form factor
Platform (technology and generation)
Dominant technology: G: GSM; U: HSUPA; C: CDMA 1xRTT; N: NB-IoT (LTE Cat
NB1); R: LTE low data rate (Cat 1 and Cat M1); L: LTE high data rate (Cat 3 and
above)
Generation: 1…9
VV
(L)
MM
Q
Variant function set based on the same platform: 00…99
LTE category: 6,4,3,1,M …
04
M
Major product version: 00…99
00
Product grade: B = professional, A = automotive
Minor product version (not relevant for certification)
B
XX
Default value is 00
Table 33: Part identification code
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8.3 Ordering information
Ordering No.
Product
SARA-R404M-00B
LTE Cat M1 module
Designed for operation in LTE band 13
26.0 x 16.0 mm, 250 pieces/reel
SARA-R410M-01B
SARA-R410M-02B
SARA-R410M-52B
SARA-R410M-63B
SARA-R410M-73B
SARA-R412M-02B
SARA-N410-02B
LTE Cat M1 module
Designed for operation in LTE bands 2, 4, 5, 12
26.0 x 16.0 mm, 250 pieces/reel
LTE Cat M1 / NB1 module
Designed for operation in LTE bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 20, 25, 28
26.0 x 16.0 mm, 250 pieces/reel
LTE Cat M1 module
Designed for operation in LTE bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 13
26.0 x 16.0 mm, 250 pieces/reel
LTE Cat M1 module
Designed for operation in LTE bands 1, 8, 19
26.0 x 16.0 mm, 250 pieces/reel
LTE Cat M1 module
Designed for operation in LTE bands 3, 5, 26
26.0 x 16.0 mm, 250 pieces/reel
LTE Cat M1 / NB1 and 2G module
Designed for operation in LTE bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 20 and 2G bands 850, 900, 1800, 1900
26.0 x 16.0 mm, 250 pieces/reel
LTE Cat NB1 module
Designed for operation in LTE bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 28
26.0 x 16.0 mm, 250 pieces/reel
Table 34: Product ordering codes
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Appendix
A Glossary
Abbreviation
ADC
DDC
DL
Definition
Analog to Digital Converter
Display Data Channel (I2C compatible) Interface
Down-link (Reception)
DRX
eDRX
ERS
ESD
FCC
Discontinuous Reception
Extended Discontinuous Reception
External Reset Input Signal
Electrostatic Discharge
Federal Communication Commission (United States)
Frequency Division Duplex
FDD
FOAT
FOTA
FW
Firmware update Over AT commands
Firmware update Over The Air
Firmware
GCF
GDI
Global Certification Forum
Generic Digital Interfaces (power domain)
GITEKI
GND
GPIO
GSMA
I
Gijutsu kijun tekigō shōmei - Japan technical standard conformity certification
Ground
General Purpose Input Output
GSM Association
Input (means that this is an input port of the module)
Inter-Integrated Circuit Interface
I2C
I2S
Inter-Integrated circuit Sound Interface
Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (Mexico)
International Mobile Equipment Identity
Innovation, Science and Economic Development (Canada)
Land Grid Array
IFT
IMEI
ISED
LGA
LPWA
LTE
Low Power Wide Area
Long Term Evolution
LWM2M
N/A
Open Mobile Alliance Lightweight Machine-to-Machine protocol
Not Applicable
NCC
O
National Communications Commission (Taiwan)
Output (means that this is an output port of the module)
Open Drain
OD
PCN
POS
PSM
PTCRB
RCM
RED
RMC
SDIO
SIM
Product Change Notification / Sample Delivery Note / Information Note
Power-On Input Signal
Power Saving Mode
PCS Type Certification Review Board
Regulatory Compliance Mark (Australia)
Radio Equipment Directive (European Union)
Reference Measurement Channel
Secure Digital Input Output
Subscriber Identity Module
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Abbreviation
SPI
Definition
Serial Peripheral Interface
To Be Defined
TBD
TDD
Time Division Duplex
UART
UL
Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter serial interface
Up-link (Transmission)
Universal Serial Bus
USB
VoLTE
Voice over LTE
Table 35: Explanation of the abbreviations and terms used
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Related documents
[1]
u-blox SARA-R4 series AT commands manual, doc. no. UBX-17003787
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
u-blox SARA-R4 series system integration manual, doc. no. UBX-16029218
u-blox package information user guide, doc. no. UBX-14001652
u-blox SARA-R4 series security suite application note, doc. no. UBX-19030037
3GPP TS 27.007 - AT command set for User Equipment (UE)
3GPP TS 27.005 - Use of Data Terminal Equipment - Data Circuit terminating Equipment
(DTE - DCE) interface for Short Message Service (SMS) and Cell Broadcast Service (CBS)
3GPP TS 27.010 - Terminal Equipment to User Equipment (TE-UE) multiplexer protocol
3GPP TS 36.521-1 - Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access; User Equipment conformance
specification; Radio transmission and reception; part 1: conformance testing
3GPP TS 51.010-1 - Mobile Station conformance specification; part 1: conformance
specification
[7]
[8]
[9]
[10] ITU-T Recommendation V24, 02-2000. List of definitions for interchange circuits between
Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) and Data Connection Equipment (DCE)
[11] Universal Serial Bus revision 2.0 specification, https://www.usb.org/
[12] I2C-bus specification and user manual - UM10204 - NXP semiconductors,
https://www.nxp.com/docs/en/user-guide/UM10204.pdf
[13] IEC 60079-0 - Explosive atmospheres, part 0: equipment general requirements
[14] IEC 60079-11 - Explosive atmospheres, part 11: equipment protection by intrinsic safety 'i'
[15] IEC 60079-26 - Explosive atmospheres, part 26: equipment with EPL Ga
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Revision history
Revision
Date
Name
Comments
R01
R02
R03
07-Oct-2016
02-Feb-2017
05-May-2017
sfal
Initial release
sfal
Updated supported features and electrical characteristics
sfal / sses
Updated supported features and electrical characteristics
Added the SARA-R410M-01B product version
R04
R05
24-May-2017
19-Jul-2017
sses
sses
Updated supported features and electrical characteristics
Updated supported features and electrical characteristics
Extended document applicability to SARA-R410M-02B product version
R06
R07
17-Aug-2017
30-Oct-2017
sses
sses
Updated supported features for “02” product version
Updated SARA-R410M-01B product status
Updated supported features for “02” product version
R08
R09
04-Jan-2018
26-Feb-2018
sses
sses
Updated SARA-R410M-02B product status
Updated USB, GPIO and other features description
Updated SARA-R410M-02B product status
Extended document applicability to SARA-R412M-02B product version
Added Current consumption, Rx sensitivity and Thermal figures
Updated UART MUX and Approvals info
R10
R11
07-Mar-2018
09-May-2018
mbab
sses
u-blox rebranding. Updated SARA-R412M-02B modem and app version
Updated SARA-R410M-02B product status
Extended document applicability to SARA-N410-02B product version
Updated UART and Approvals info
R12
10-Aug-2018
sses
Extended document applicability to SARA-R410M-52B product version
Updated SARA-N410-02B and SARA-R412M-02B product status
Clarified supported bands
Added some current consumption figures
R13
R14
R15
20-Sep-2018
12-Nov-2018
15-Feb-2019
lpah
sses
sses
Extended document applicability to SARA-R404M-00B-01 type number
Clarified mode supported in frequency bands
Updated SARA-N410-02B product status
Updated certification info
Updated SARA-R412M-02B product status
Revised supported bands
Updated certification info
Added current consumption figures
Added parameters for ATEX applications
Added orientation of modules on tape
R16
R17
R18
14-Jun-2019
27-Sep-2019
20-Dec-2019
sses
sses
sses
Extended document applicability to product versions SARA-R410M-02B-01,
SARA-R410M-52B-01 and SARA-R412M-02B-01
Revised product description, approvals and other info according to extension
of document applicability.
Extended document applicability to product versions SARA-R410M-03B,
SARA-R410M-63B, SARA-R410M-73B, and SARA-R412M-03B
Updated product status of SARA-R410M-02B, SARA-R410M-52B, and
SARA-N410-02B.
Removed the document applicability to product versions SARA-R410M-03B,
SARA-R412M-03B
Updated product status of SARA-R410M-63B.
Other minor corrections and clarifications.
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