SARA-R5 [U-BLOX]
LTE-M / NB-IoT modules with secure cloud;
| 型号： | SARA-R5 |
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| 描述： | LTE-M / NB-IoT modules with secure cloud LTE |
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SARA-R5 series
LTE-M / NB-IoT modules with secure cloud
Data sheet
Abstract
Technical data sheet describing SARA-R5 LTE-M / NB-IoT modules, based on the u-blox UBX-R5
cellular chipset. The modules are a size-optimized solution specifically designed for IoT, integrating
an in-house developed cellular modem, end-to-end trusted domain security, and u-blox’s leading
GNSS technology. The modules deliver high performance satellite positioning alongside data
connectivity in the very small and compact SARA form factor.
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Title
SARA-R5 series
Subtitle
LTE-M / NB-IoT modules with secure cloud
Data sheet
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For functional testing. Revised and supplementary data will be published later.
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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
SARA-R500S
SARA-R510S
SARA-R510M8S
Type number
Modem version Application version PCN reference
Product status
SARA-R500S-00B-00
SARA-R510S-00B-00
02.03
02.03
A00.01
A00.01
A00.01
UBX-20014246
UBX-20014246
UBX-20014246
Engineering sample
Engineering sample
Engineering sample
SARA-R510M8S-00B-00 02.03
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Contents
Document Information................................................................................................................................ 2
Contents ..........................................................................................................................................................3
1
Functional description .........................................................................................................................5
1.1 Overview........................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Product features ......................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Block diagram .............................................................................................................................................. 6
1.4 Product description ....................................................................................................................................8
1.5 AT command support ................................................................................................................................ 9
1.6 Supported features .................................................................................................................................... 9
Interfaces ............................................................................................................................................... 12
2.1 Power management ..................................................................................................................................12
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2.1.1
Module supply input (VCC) ..............................................................................................................12
2.1.2 Generic digital interfaces supply output (V_INT)........................................................................12
2.2 Antenna interface ......................................................................................................................................12
2.2.1 Cellular antenna RF interface (ANT)..............................................................................................12
2.2.2 GNSS antenna RF interface (ANT_GNSS)....................................................................................12
2.2.3 Antenna detection (ANT_DET) .......................................................................................................12
2.3 System functions...................................................................................................................................... 13
2.3.1 Module power-on .............................................................................................................................. 13
2.3.2 Module power-off.............................................................................................................................. 13
2.3.3 Module reset ...................................................................................................................................... 14
2.4 SIM ............................................................................................................................................................... 14
2.4.1 SIM interface ..................................................................................................................................... 14
2.4.2 SIM detection .................................................................................................................................... 14
2.5 Serial communication .............................................................................................................................. 14
2.5.1 UART interfaces................................................................................................................................ 15
2.5.2 USB interface..................................................................................................................................... 16
2.5.3 SPI interfaces .................................................................................................................................... 16
2.5.4 SDIO interface ....................................................................................................................................17
2.5.5 DDC (I2C) interface............................................................................................................................17
2.6 Audio.............................................................................................................................................................17
2.7 GPIO ............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Pin definition ......................................................................................................................................... 19
3.1 Pin assignment.......................................................................................................................................... 19
Electrical specifications ................................................................................................................... 24
4.1 Absolute maximum rating.......................................................................................................................24
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4
4.1.1
Maximum ESD...................................................................................................................................24
4.2 Operating conditions................................................................................................................................25
4.2.1 Operating temperature range........................................................................................................25
4.2.2 Supply/power pins ............................................................................................................................25
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4.2.3 Current consumption.......................................................................................................................26
4.2.4 GNSS characteristics.......................................................................................................................27
4.2.5 LTE RF characteristics ....................................................................................................................28
4.2.6 PWR_ON pin.......................................................................................................................................29
4.2.7 RESET_N pin......................................................................................................................................30
4.2.8 SIM pins ..............................................................................................................................................30
4.2.9 Generic Digital Interfaces pins.......................................................................................................30
4.2.10 DDC (I2C) pins.................................................................................................................................... 31
4.2.11 USB pins ............................................................................................................................................. 31
Mechanical specifications ............................................................................................................... 32
Qualification and approvals............................................................................................................. 33
6.1 Reliability tests..........................................................................................................................................33
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6.1.1
Approvals............................................................................................................................................33
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Product handling & soldering.......................................................................................................... 34
7.1 Packaging ...................................................................................................................................................34
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 ................................................................................................................................... 42
Revision history.......................................................................................................................................... 42
Contact.......................................................................................................................................................... 43
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1 Functional description
1.1 Overview
SARA-R5 series modules are secure cloud LTE Cat M1, LTE Cat NB2 solutions based on u-blox's
UBX-R5 cellular chipset. The SARA-R500 secure cloud module (called “SARA-R500S” in this data
sheet) is the cost effective solution, the SARA-R510 secure cloud module (called “SARA-R510S” in this
data sheet) is optimized for extremely low power consumption in deep-sleep PSM, and the
SARA-R510M8 secure cloud module (called “SARA-R510M8S” in this data sheet) has an integrated
u-blox M8 GNSS receiver chip and a separate GNSS antenna interface.
The miniature SARA LGA form factor (26.0 x 16.0 mm, 96-pin) allows an easy integration into compact
designs and a seamless drop-in migration from other u-blox cellular module families.
SARA-R5 series modules are form-factor compatible with the u-blox LISA, LARA and TOBY cellular
module families and they are pin-to-pin compatible with the u-blox SARA-R4, SARA-N2, SARA-N3,
SARA-N4, SARA-G3, SARA-G4 and SARA-U2 cellular modules families. This facilitates migration from
other u-blox LPWA modules as well as from other u-blox GSM/GPRS, CDMA, UMTS/HSPA and higher
LTE categories modules, maximizing customer investments, simplifying logistics, and enabling very
short time-to-market.
SARA-R5 series modules provide software-based multi-band configurability enabling international
multi-regional coverage in LTE Cat M1 / NB2 radio access technologies, supporting a comprehensive
set of 3GPP Rel. 14 features that are relevant for IoT applications.
SARA-R5 series modules offer data communications up to 1200 kbit/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 NB2).
With a discrete, hardware-based secure element and a lightweight pre-shared key management
system, u-blox offers state-of-the-art security that is ideal for IoT applications and includes local data
protection, zero touch provisioning, anti-cloning, and local secure chip-to-chip communication. With
many interface options and an integrated IP stack, SARA-R5 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 healthcare.
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.
☞
The “00” products version of the SARA-R5 series modules do not support LTE NB-IoT.
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1.2 Product features
Model
Region
RAT Positioning
Interfaces
Features
Grade
M1
NB2
Multi
Region
SARA-R500S
SARA-R510S
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NB2
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NB2
Multi
Region
SARA-R510M8S
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* = LTE Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28 in M1 and NB2, LTE bands 25 in M1-only, and LTE bands 66, 71, 85 in NB2-only
● = supported by all FW versions ○ = supported by future FW versions
Table 1: SARA-R5 series main features summary
☞
The “00” products version of the SARA-R5 series modules do not support LTE NB-IoT.
1.3 Block diagram
UBX-R5
Cellular chipset
PA
Filter
Filter
Switch
TCXO
ANT
RF transceiver
26 MHz
SIM
UART
USB
DDC (I2C)
Base Band
processor
SPI
SDIO
I2S
Flash memory
Secure element
(eSIM)
GPIOs
Reset
Power-on
ANT_DET
Power
Management
Unit
VCC (supply)
V_INT (I/O)
32 kHz
Figure 1: SARA-R500S block diagram
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UBX-R5
Cellular chipset
PA
Filter
Filter
Switch
TCXO
ANT
RF transceiver
26 MHz
SIM
UART
USB
DDC (I2C)
Base Band
processor
SPI
SDIO
I2S
Flash memory
Secure element
(eSIM)
GPIOs
Reset
Power-on
ANT_DET
Power
Management
Unit
VCC (supply)
V_INT (I/O)
RTC
32 kHz
Figure 2: SARA-R510S block diagram
UBX-R5
Cellular chipset
PA
Filter
Switch
TCXO
ANT
RF transceiver
Filter
26 MHz
SIM
UART
SAW
LNA
ANT_GNSS
UBX-M8
GNSS chipset
USB
DDC (I2C)
Base Band
processor
SPI
SDIO
I2S
Flash memory
Secure element
(eSIM)
GPIOs
Reset
Power-on
ANT_DET
VCC (supply)
V_INT (I/O)
Power
Management
Unit
32 kHz
Figure 3: SARA-R510M8S block diagram
☞
The “00” products version of the SARA-R5 series modules, do not support the following interfaces,
which should be left unconnected and should not be driven by external devices:
o
o
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SPI interface
SDIO interface
Digital audio (I2S) interface
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1.4 Product description
SARA-R5 series modules include the following variants / products versions:
SARA-R500S LTE Cat M1 / NB2 module for multi-region use, cost effective solution for devices
that do not need to reach ultra-low power consumption in deep-sleep power saving mode (PSM)
SARA-R510S LTE Cat M1 / NB2 module for multi-region use, designed to achieve extremely low
current consumption in deep-sleep power saving mode (PSM)
SARA-R510M8S LTE Cat M1 / NB2 module for multi-region use, integrating the UBX-M8030 high
performance standard precision concurrent GNSS chip for global position acquisition
Item
Cellular protocol stack
SARA-R500S / SARA-R510S
SARA-R510M8S
3GPP Release 13 LTE Cat M1 and NB1
3GPP Release 14 LTE Cat M1: Coverage
3GPP Release 13 LTE Cat M1 and NB1
3GPP Release 14 LTE Cat M1: Coverage
Enhancement Mode B, Uplink TBS of 2984b Enhancement Mode B, Uplink TBS of 2984b
3GPP Release 14 LTE Cat NB2: Higher data 3GPP Release 14 LTE Cat NB2: Higher data
rate (TBS of 2536b), Mobility enhancement rate (TBS of 2536b), Mobility enhancement
(RRC connection re-establishment), E-Cell
ID, Lower power class PC6 (14dBm), two
HARQ processes, Release Assistant,
Random access on Non-Anchor Carrier
(RRC connection re-establishment), E-Cell
ID, Lower power class PC6 (14dBm), two
HARQ processes, Release Assistant,
Random access on Non-Anchor Carrier
Cellular Radio Access Technology LTE Cat M1 Half-Duplex
LTE Cat NB2 Half-Duplex
LTE Cat M1 Half-Duplex
LTE Cat NB2 Half-Duplex
Cellular operating bands
LTE FDD band 1 (2100 MHz)
LTE FDD band 2 (1900 MHz)
LTE FDD band 3 (1800 MHz)
LTE FDD band 4 (1700 MHz)
LTE FDD band 5 (850 MHz)
LTE FDD band 8 (900 MHz)
LTE FDD band 12 (700 MHz)
LTE FDD band 13 (750 MHz)
LTE FDD band 18 (850 MHz)
LTE FDD band 19 (850 MHz)
LTE FDD band 20 (800 MHz)
LTE FDD band 25 (1900 MHz) 1
LTE FDD band 26 (850 MHz)
LTE FDD band 28 (700 MHz)
LTE FDD band 66 (1700 MHz) 2
LTE FDD band 71 (600 MHz) 2
LTE FDD band 85 (700 MHz) 2
LTE FDD band 1 (2100 MHz)
LTE FDD band 2 (1900 MHz)
LTE FDD band 3 (1800 MHz)
LTE FDD band 4 (1700 MHz)
LTE FDD band 5 (850 MHz)
LTE FDD band 8 (900 MHz)
LTE FDD band 12 (700 MHz)
LTE FDD band 13 (750 MHz)
LTE FDD band 18 (850 MHz)
LTE FDD band 19 (850 MHz)
LTE FDD band 20 (800 MHz)
LTE FDD band 25 (1900 MHz) 1
LTE FDD band 26 (850 MHz)
LTE FDD band 28 (700 MHz)
LTE FDD band 66 (1700 MHz) 2
LTE FDD band 71 (600 MHz) 2
LTE FDD band 85 (700 MHz) 2
Cellular power class
Cellular data rate
LTE power class 3 (23 dBm)
LTE power class 3 (23 dBm)
LTE category M1:
up to 1200 kbit/s UL
up to 375 kbit/s DL
LTE category NB2:
up to 140 kbit/s UL
up to 125 kbit/s DL
LTE category M1:
up to 1200 kbit/s UL
up to 375 kbit/s DL
LTE category NB2:
up to 140 kbit/s UL
up to 125 kbit/s DL
GNSS receiver type
-
72-channel u-blox M8 engine
GPS L1C/A, SBAS L1C/A, QZSS L1C/A,
QZSS L1-SAIF, GLONASS L10F, BeiDou B1I,
Galileo E1B/C
Table 2: SARA-R5 series cellular and GNSS main characteristics
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The “00” products version of the SARA-R5 series modules do not support LTE NB-IoT.
1 Not supported in LTE category NB2
2 Not supported in LTE category M1
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1.5 AT command support
The SARA-R5 series modules support AT commands according to the 3GPP standards TS 27.007 [4],
TS 27.005 [5], TS 27.010 [6], and the u-blox AT commands extension.
☞
For the complete list of all supported AT commands and their syntax, see SARA-R5 series AT
commands manual [1].
1.6 Supported features
Table 3 lists some of the main features supported by SARA-R5 series modules. For more details, see
the SARA-R5 series system integration manual [2] and SARA-R5 series AT commands manual [1].
Feature
Description
Device security
An immutable chip ID and hardware-based Root of Trust (RoT) embedded in a dedicated
Common Criteria EAL5+ high certified secure element provide foundational security and a
unique device identity.
Device security features include:
Secure boot: guarantees software authenticity and integrity
Secure update: secure delivery of the correct FW to the module
Anticloning detection and rejection: system automatically identifies and blocks clones that
use the same RoT
Data security
Secure libraries allow generation of hardware-backed crypto functions and keys for local
encryption to secure local file storage and for end-to-end encryption.
Data security features include:
Local data protection: symmetric crypto functions via AT command to locally encrypt /
decrypt and authenticate data (e.g. certificates, tokens) on the device. Allows also secure
local storage of sensitive information in a non-secure location (e.g. in “standard” device
memory)
Local chip-to-chip (C2C) security: unique cryptographic pairing between the MCU of the
device and u-blox module by providing confidentiality, integrity, mutual authentication for
their communication channel (e.g. UART interface)
E2E symmetric KMS: highly scalable method to provision and manage a session unique PSK
available in cloud via REST API. Up to 8 times reduction in secure communication data
overhead reducing data power consumption and costE2E data protection: encrypt data on a
device and decrypt asynchronously in cloud independent of protocols, servers, platforms or
time before reaching final destination
Access management
Allow only authenticated access to device and features, safely manage changes of device
ownership and provide out-of-the-box, simple, secure and cost effective zero touch onboarding
to popular IoT cloud platforms.
Access management features include:
Change of ownership: efficient way to change the ownership and to apply the
policies / authorizations of the new owner, even if the device is already in the field
Zero touch provisioning for AWS and Azure: out-of-the-box, simple, secure and cost effective
AWS and Azure onboarding
Integrated GNSS receiver 3 SARA-R510M8S modules are pre-integrated with a u-blox UBX-M8030 concurrent GNSS
chipset with SPG 3.01 firmware version, comprehensive of a dedicated GNSS antenna interface,
additional LNA and SAW filter for a highly reliable, accurate positioning data.
The GNSS system is totally independent from the LTE system and can run concurrently to a
LTE communication.
External GNSS control via Full access to external u-blox positioning chips and modules through DDC (I2C) interface.
modem 4
This means that any host processor can control the SARA-R500S or SARA-R510S cellular
module and the u-blox positioning chip or module through a single serial port.
3 Not supported by SARA-R500S / SARA-R510S modules.
4 Not supported by SARA-R510M8S modules.
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Feature
Description
Embedded AssistNow
Software
Embedded AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline clients are available to provide better GNSS
performance and faster Time-to-First-Fix. An AT command can enable / disable the clients.
CellLocate®
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.
Hybrid Positioning
Provides the module’s current position using a u-blox positioning chip or module (external for
SARA-R500S / SARA-R510S, integrated UBX-M8 chip for SARA-R510M8S) or the estimated
position from CellLocate®, depending on which positioning method provides the best and
fastest solution according to the user configuration.
Hybrid positioning is implemented through a set of AT commands that allow the configuration
and the position request.
CellTime ™
Returns accurate timing retrieved from the LTE network and/or from the u-blox positioning chip
or module (external for SARA-R500S / SARA-R510S, integrated UBX-M8 chip for
SARA-R510M8S).
Can be used to provide periodic time-stamps to an external application processor or to output a
time indication associated to an interrupt detected on a GPIO (e.g. coming from an external
sensor connected to the module).
The implementation of CellTime ™ can be extended to control and maintain timing info in a
network of sensors (each one integrating a SARA-R5 module).
Antenna dynamic tuning
Control via two GPIOs an external antenna matching IC according to the LTE band used by the
module.
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.
HTTP, HTTPS
FTP, FTPS
Hyper-Text Transfer Protocol as well as Secure Hyper-Text Transfer Protocol (SSL encryption)
functionalities are supported via AT commands.
File Transfer Protocol as well as Secure File Transfer Protocol (SSL encryption of FTP control
channel) functionalities are supported by means of AT commands.
CoAP
Embedded Constrained Application Protocol (CoAP) datagram-based client/server application
protocol designed to easily translate from HTTP for simplified integration with the web.
MQTT and MQTT-SN
Embedded Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) and MQTT for Sensor Networks
(MQTT-SN) publish-subscribe messaging protocols designed for lightweight M2M
communications over TCP (MQTT) or over UDP (MQTT-SN). These allow one-to-one, one-to-
many and many-to-one communications over a TCP or UDP connection.
LwM2M with dynamically The LwM2M is a light and compact communication protocol designed for managing IoT
loaded objects
machine-to-machine communication between a LwM2M Server and a LwM2M Client located in
lightweight, low power or resource-constrained LwM2M devices, with object data model.
SARA-R5 series modules allow customers to configure dynamically loaded run time objects,
defining necessary custom objects, creating instances of those objects as appropriate,
managing module LwM2M protocol stack to interact with the LwM2M server.
TLS and DTLS
Transport Layer Security (TLS) version 1.2 provides security for HTTP, FTP, MQTT and TCP
communications.
Embedded Datagram Transport Layer Security (DTLS) version 1.2 provides security for CoAP,
LwM2M, MQTT-SN and UDP communications.
Jamming detection
Last gasp
Detects “artificial” interference that obscures the operator’s carrier entitled to give access to
the radio service and automatically reports the start and stop of such conditions to the
application processor that can react accordingly.
In case of power supply outage (i.e. main supply interruption, battery removal, battery voltage
below a certain threshold) the cellular module can be configured to send an alarm notification to
a remote entity. The feature can be enabled and configured through the +ULGASP AT
command.
Network status 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.
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Feature
Description
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.
BIP
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.
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.
u-blox Firmware update
Over The Air (uFOTA)
u-blox firmware module update over the LTE air interface client/server solution using LwM2M.
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.
eDRX
Extended 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 Enhancement
(mode A and mode B)
Coverage Enhancement modes introduced in 3GPP Rel.13 are used to improve the cell signal
penetration.
LTE-M and NB-IoT 3GPP
release 14 features
For LTE-M: Larger max UL TBS (2984 bits instead of 1000 bits), Enhanced PUCCH repetition in
CE mode B (64 and 128 repetition factor)
For NB-IoT: Cat-NB2 higher data rate (with 2536 bit TBS), Release assistance indication, Power
class 6 (maximum transmit power of 14 dBm) configurable by dedicated AT command, RRC
connection re-establishment for the control plane CIoT EPS optimization, 2 UL/DL HARQ
processes, Non-anchor paging and RACH, E-CID positioning
Table 3: Some of the main features supported by SARA-R5 series modules
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The “00” products version of the SARA-R5 series modules do not support LTE NB-IoT.
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2 Interfaces
2.1 Power management
2.1.1
Module supply input (VCC)
SARA-R5 series modules must be supplied through the VCC pins by a proper external DC power supply
providing a nominal voltage within the normal operating range (see Table 9). 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 and LTE Cat NB2 radio access technologies (described in the
SARA-R5 series system integration manual [2]).
The three VCC pins of SARA-R5 series modules are internally connected to both the internal Power
Amplifier and the internal Power Management Unit, which integrates voltage regulators generating
all the internal supply voltages needed by the module for the designed operations, as the supply
voltage for the generic digital interfaces (V_INT), the supply voltage for the SIM interface (VSIM), and
the supply voltage for the internal GNSS receiver.
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 11).
2.1.2 Generic digital interfaces supply output (V_INT)
SARA-R5 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.
☞
It is recommended to provide accessible test point directly connected to the V_INT pin.
2.2 Antenna interface
2.2.1 Cellular antenna RF interface (ANT)
The ANT pin is the cellular RF antenna I/O interface, designed with 50 characteristic impedance.
2.2.2 GNSS antenna RF interface (ANT_GNSS)
☞
The GNSS antenna RF interface is not supported by SARA-R500S and SARA-R510S modules.
The ANT_GNSS pin represents the GNSS RF input of the SARA-R510M8S modules, designed with
50 characteristic impedance and with an internal DC block, suitable for both active and/or passive
GNSS antennas due to the built-in SAW filter followed by an LNA in front of the integrated high
performing u-blox M8 concurrent positioning engine.
2.2.3 Antenna detection (ANT_DET)
The ANT_DET pin is an Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) input with a current source provided by
SARA-R5 series modules to sense the external antenna presence (as an optional feature), evaluating
the DC resistance to GND by means of an externally implemented circuit (for more details, see the
u-blox SARA-R5 series system integration manual [2] and the SARA-R5 series AT commands
manual [1]).
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2.3 System functions
2.3.1 Module power-on
When the SARA-R500S and SARA-R510M8S modules are not powered, they can be switched on as
following:
Applying a voltage at the VCC module supply input within the operating range (see Table 9)
When the SARA-R510S modules are not powered, they can be switched on as following:
Applying a voltage at the VCC module supply input within the operating range (see Table 9), and
then forcing a low level at the PWR_ON input pin, which is normally set high by an internal pull-up,
for a valid time period (see section 4.2.6, module switch on).
When the SARA-R5 series modules are in power-off mode (i.e. switched off, but with a valid voltage
present at the VCC module supply input within the operating range reported in Table 9), they can be
switched on as following:
Forcing a low level at the PWR_ON input pin, which is normally set high by an internal pull-up, for
a valid time period (see section 4.2.6, module switch on).
When the SARA-R5 series modules are in low power PSM deep-sleep mode, with a valid voltage
present at the VCC module supply input within the operating range reported in Table 9, they can be
woken up as following:
Forcing a low level at the PWR_ON input pin, which is normally set high by an internal pull-up, for
a valid time period (see section 4.2.6, module wake-up from PSM deep-sleep).
The PWR_ON line is intended to be driven by open drain, open collector or contact switch.
☞
It is recommended to provide accessible test point directly connected to the PWR_ON input pin.
2.3.2 Module power-off
SARA-R5 series can be properly switched off, saving current parameter settings in the module’s
non-volatile memory and performing a proper network detach, by:
AT+CPWROFF command (see the SARA-R5 series AT commands manual [1])
Forcing a low pulse at the PWR_ON input pin, for a valid time period (see section 4.2.6, module
normal graceful switch-off)
A fast emergency shutdown procedure of the modules, without storage of the current parameter
settings in the module’s non-volatile memory and without proper network detach, can be triggered by
Toggling the GPIO input pin configured with fast emergency shutdown function (see section 2.7,
module fast emergency shutdown)
An abrupt under-voltage shutdown occurs on SARA-R5 series modules when the VCC supply is
removed. If this occurs, it is not possible to store the current parameter settings in the module’s
non-volatile memory or to perform the proper network detach.
An over-temperature or an under-temperature shutdown occurs on the SARA-R5 series modules
when the temperature measured within the module reaches the dangerous area, if the optional Smart
Temperature Supervisor feature is enabled and configured by the dedicated AT command. For more
details, see the SARA-R5 series system integration manual [2] and the SARA-R5 series AT commands
manual [1].
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2.3.3 Module reset
SARA-R5 series modules can be reset (re-booted), saving current parameter settings in the module’s
non-volatile memory and performing a proper network detach, by:
AT+CFUN command (see the SARA-R5 series AT commands manual [1]). This causes a graceful
software reset of the module.
An abrupt software reset of the module is executed by applying a low pulse at the RESET_N input pin,
which is normally set high by an internal pull-up, for a valid time period (see section 4.2.7). The current
parameter settings are not saved in the module’s non-volatile memory and a proper network detach
is not performed.
The RESET_N line is intended to be driven by open drain, open collector or contact switch.
☞
It is recommended to provide accessible test point directly connected to the RESET_N input pin.
An abrupt emergency hardware reset of the modules, without storage of the current parameter
settings in the module’s non-volatile memory and without proper network detach procedure, can be
triggered by:
Forcing a low pulse at the PWR_ON input pin, for a valid time period (see section 4.2.6, module
abrupt emergency hardware reset)
2.4 SIM
2.4.1 SIM interface
SARA-R5 series modules provide on the VSIM, SIM_IO, SIM_CLK, SIM_RST pins an interface to
connect an external SIM card/chip. Both 1.8 V and 3.0 V SIM types are supported. Activation and
deactivation with an automatic voltage switch from 1.8 V to 3.0 V is implemented according to the
ISO-IEC 7816-3 specifications.
2.4.2 SIM detection
The GPIO5 pin of SARA-R5 series modules is a 1.8 V digital input which can be configured as an
external interrupt to detect the SIM card presence (as a feature which can be optionally used), as
intended to be properly connected to the mechanical switch of an external SIM card holder.
For more details, see the SARA-R5 series system integration manual [2] and the SARA-R5 series AT
commands manual [1].
2.5 Serial communication
The SARA-R5 series provides the following serial communication interfaces:
UART interfaces, available for communications with host application processor (2.5.1)
USB 2.0 compliant interface, available for diagnostics only (2.5.2)
SPI interfaces, available for communications with external SPI devices and for diagnostic (2.5.3)
SDIO interface, available for communications with external SDIO devices (2.5.4)
DDC (I2C bus compatible) interface, available for communications with external I2C devices (2.5.5)
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2.5.1 UART interfaces
The SARA-R5 series modules include 1.8 V unbalanced asynchronous serial interfaces (UART) for
communication with external application host processor(s).
UART can be configured by dedicated AT command in the following variants:
Variant 0 (default configuration), consists of a single UART interface that supports AT
commands, data communication, multiplexer protocol functionality, FW update by means of
FOAT or by means of the u-blox EasyFlash tool, and provides the following lines:
o
o
o
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, RI as output)
Variant 1, consists of a single UART interface that supports AT commands, data communication,
multiplexer protocol functionality, FW update by means of FOAT or by means of the u-blox
EasyFlash tool, and provides the following lines:
o
o
o
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)
Variants 2, 3 and 4, consists of two UART interfaces plus ring indicator function:
o
o
o
First primary UART interface supports AT commands, data communication, multiplexer
protocol functionality, FW update by means of FOAT or by means of the u-blox EasyFlash tool,
and provides the following lines:
.
data lines (RXD as output, TXD as input),
.
hardware flow control lines (CTS as output, RTS as input),
Second auxiliary UART interface supports AT commands (variant 2 only), data communication
(variant 2 only), FW update by means of FOAT (variant 2 only), diagnostic trace logging (variant
3 only), and GNSS tunneling (variant 4 only), and provides the following lines:
.
data lines (DCD as data output, DTR as data input),
.
hardware flow control lines (RI as flow control output, DSR as flow control input),
Ring indicator function over the GPIO pin configured with RI function (see section 2.7)
UART general features, valid for all variants, are:
Serial port with RS-232 functionality conforming to the ITU-T V.24 recommendation [8], with
CMOS compatible levels (0 V for low data bit or ON state, and 1.8 V for high data bit or OFF state)
Hardware flow control (default value) or none flow control are supported
UART power saving indication available on the hardware flow control output, if hardware flow
control is enabled: the line is driven to the OFF state when the module is not prepared to accept
data by the UART interface
One-shot autobauding is supported and it is enabled by default: automatic baud rate detection is
performed only once, at module start up. After the detection, the module works at the fixed baud
rate (the detected one) and the baud rate can only be changed via AT command (see SARA-R5
series AT commands manual [1])
Following baud rates are supported or can be detected by the one-shot autobauding: 9’600 bit/s,
19’200 bit/s, 38’400 bit/s, 57’600 bit/s, 115’200 bit/s, 230’400 bit/s, 460’800 bit/s, 921’600 bit/s
The default frame format is 8N1 (8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit)
The UART interfaces can be conveniently configured through AT commands. For more details, see
the SARA-R5 series AT commands manual [1] and SARA-R5 series system integration manual [2].
☞
It is highly recommended to provide accessible test points directly connected to the TXD and RXD
pins for FW upgrade purpose.
☞
Accessible test points directly connected to the DCD and DTR pins may be provided for diagnostic
purpose, alternatively to the highly recommended test points on the USB interface pins.
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2.5.1.1
Multiplexer protocol
SARA-R5 series modules include multiplexer functionality as per 3GPP TS 27.010 [6] on the UART
interfaces 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).
When USIO variant 0 or 1 is set, the following virtual channels are defined:
Channel 0: control channel
Channel 1 – 3: AT commands / data communication
Channel 4: GNSS tunneling
When USIO variant 2 is set, AT commands and data communication are available on the second
auxiliary UART, and the following virtual channels are defined on the primary UART:
Channel 0: control channel
Channel 1 – 2: AT commands / data communication
Channel 3: GNSS tunneling
When USIO variant 3 is set, diagnostic trace log is available on the second auxiliary UART, and the
following virtual channels are defined on the primary UART:
Channel 0: control channel
Channel 1 – 3: AT commands / data communication
Channel 4: GNSS tunneling
When USIO variant 4 is set, GNSS tunneling is available on the second auxiliary UART, and the
following virtual channels are defined on the primary UART:
Channel 0: control channel
Channel 1 – 3: AT commands / data communication
2.5.2 USB interface
SARA-R5 series modules include a high-speed USB 2.0 compliant interface with a maximum
480 Mbit/s data rate according to the USB 2.0 specification [9]. The module itself acts as a USB device
and can be connected to any USB host equipped with compatible drivers.
The USB interface is available for diagnostic purpose only.
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).
☞
It is highly recommended to provide accessible test points directly connected to the USB interface
pins (VUSB_DET, USB_D+, USB_D-) for diagnostic purpose.
2.5.3 SPI interfaces
☞
The SPI interfaces are not supported by the “00” products version of SARA-R5 series modules,
except for diagnostic purpose.
SARA-R5 series modules include 1.8V Serial Peripheral Interfaces available for communications with
external SPI slave devices, or with the module acting as SPI master, for diagnostic purpose.
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2.5.4 SDIO interface
☞
The SDIO interface is not supported by the “00” products version of SARA-R5 series modules.
SARA-R5 series modules include a 1.8V 4-bit Secure Digital Input Output interface over the SDIO_D0,
SDIO_D1, SDIO_D2, SDIO_D3, SDIO_CLK and SDIO_CMD pins, with the module acting a an SDIO host,
available for communications with compatible external SDIO devices, and for diagnostic purpose.
☞
Accessible test points directly connected to the SDIO_D0, SDIO_D1, SDIO_D2 and SDIO_D3 pins
may be provided for diagnostic purpose, alternatively to the highly recommended accessible test
points provided on the USB interface pins.
2.5.5 DDC (I2C) interface
☞
Communication with an external GNSS receiver is not supported by SARA-R510M8S modules.
SARA-R5 series modules include a 1.8V I2C-bus compatible DDC interface over the SDA and SCL pins,
available to communicate with an external u-blox GNSS receiver and with external I2C devices as for
example an audio codec: the SARA-R5 series module acts as an I2C master that can communicate
with I2C slaves in accordance with the I2C bus specifications [10].
☞
It is recommended to provide accessible test points directly connected to the SDA and SCL pins
for diagnostic purpose.
2.6 Audio
☞
Audio is not supported by the “00” products version of SARA-R5 series modules.
SARA-R5 series modules include a 1.8V I2S digital audio interface over the I2S_TXD, I2S_RXD,
I2S_CLK and I2S_WA pins, available to transfer digital audio data with an external digital audio device.
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2.7 GPIO
SARA-R5 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-R5 series
system integration manual [2] and the SARA-R5 series AT commands manual [1], +UGPIOC,
+UGPIOR, +UGPIOW, +UTEST AT commands).
Function
Description
Default GPIO
Configurable GPIOs
General purpose
output
Output to set high or low digital level
-
GPIO1, GPIO2, GPIO3,
GPIO4, GPIO5, GPIO6
General purpose input Input to sense high or low digital level
-
-
-
GPIO1, GPIO2, GPIO3,
GPIO4, GPIO5, GPIO6
Network status
indication
Output indicating cellular network status: registered, data
transmission, no service
GPIO1, GPIO2, GPIO3,
GPIO4, GPIO5, GPIO6
External GNSS supply Output to enable/disable the supply of an external u-blox
GPIO2 5
GPIO3 5
GPIO5
enable 5
GNSS receiver connected to the cellular module by the DDC
(I2C) interface
External GNSS data
ready 5
Input to sense when an external u-blox GNSS receiver
connected to the module is ready for sending data over the
DDC (I2C) interface
-
-
SIM card detection
Input for SIM card physical presence detection, to optionally
enable / disable SIM interface upon detection of external
SIM card physical insertion / removal
Module status
indication
Output indicating module status: power-off or deep-sleep
mode versus idle, active or connected mode
-
-
-
-
-
GPIO1, GPIO2, GPIO3,
GPIO4, GPIO5, GPIO6
Module operating
mode indication
Output indicating module operating mode: power-off,
deep-sleep or idle mode versus active or connected mode
GPIO1, GPIO2, GPIO3,
GPIO4, GPIO5, GPIO6
Ring indicator
Output providing events indicator
GPIO1, GPIO2, GPIO3,
GPIO4, GPIO5, GPIO6
Last gasp
Input to trigger last gasp notification
GPIO1, GPIO2, GPIO3,
GPIO4, GPIO5, GPIO6
Time pulse output
Output providing accurate time reference, as a sequence
with 1 PPS or as single time pulse, based on the GNSS
system or the LTE system
GPIO6
Time stamp of external Input triggering via interrupt the generation of an URC time
-
-
-
-
EXT_INT
interrupt
stamp over AT serial interface
Fast power-off
Input to trigger emergency fast and safe shutdown of the
module (as triggered by AT+CFUN=10 command)
GPIO1, GPIO2, GPIO3,
GPIO4, GPIO5, GPIO6
External GNSS time
pulse 5
Input to receive an accurate time reference, as a sequence
with 1 PPS from an external GNSS system
SDIO_CMD
External GNSS time
stamp of external
interrupt 5
Output triggering via interrupt the generation of an URC
time stamp from an external GNSS system
GPIO4
Pin disabled
Tri-state with an internal active pull-down enabled
GPIO1, GPIO2, GPIO3, GPIO1, GPIO2, GPIO3,
GPIO4, GPIO5, GPIO6, GPIO4, GPIO5, GPIO6,
EXT_INT, SDIO_CMD EXT_INT, SDIO_CMD
Antenna dynamic
tuning
Output for real time control of an antenna tuning IC
according to the LTE band used by the module
-
I2S_TXD, I2S_WA
Table 4: GPIO custom functions configuration
5 SARA-R500S and SARA-R510S modules only.
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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
SDIO_D3
SDIO_D0
SDIO_CMD
SDIO_CLK
SDIO_D2
GND
6
DSR
7
RI
8
DCD
79
80
9
DTR
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
RTS
SARA-R5
CTS
Top view
TXD
GPIO5
RXD
VSIM
81
82
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
GND
SIM_RST
SIM_IO
SIM_CLK
I2S_RXD
I2S_CLK
I2S_TXD
I2S_WA
EXT_INT
PWR_ON
GPIO1
VUSB_DET
RESET_N
GPIO6
GND
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 4: SARA-R5 series modules pin assignment (top view)
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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
Interfaces supply output
V_INT generated by the module when is switched on.
See section 2.1.2 for functional description.
See section 4.2.2 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 /
AUX UART request to
send
Circuit 107 (DSR) in ITU-T V.24, alternatively configurable
as Second Auxiliary UART RTS (with internal active
pull-up enabled).
See section 2.5.1 and 2.5.3 for functional description.
See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs.
7
8
9
RI
GDI
GDI
GDI
O
O
I
UART ring indicator /
AUX UART clear to send as Second Auxiliary UART CTS.
Circuit 125 (RI) in ITU-T V.24, alternatively configurable
See section 2.5.1 and 2.5.3 for functional description.
See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs.
DCD
DTR
UART data carrier
detect /
AUX UART data output
Circuit 109 (DCD) in ITU-T V.24, alternatively settable as
Second Auxiliary UART RXD.
See section 2.5.1 and 2.5.3 for functional description.
See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs.
UART data terminal
ready /
AUX UART data input
Circuit 108/2 (DTR) in ITU-T V. 24, alternatively settable
as Second Auxiliary UART TXD (with internal active
pull-up enabled).
Internal active pull-up enabled.
See section 2.5.1 and 2.5.3 for functional description.
See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs.
10
RTS
GDI
I
UART request to send
Circuit 105 (RTS) in ITU-T V.24.
Internal active pull-up enabled.
See section 2.5.1 for functional description.
See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs.
11
CTS
TXD
GDI
GDI
O
I
UART clear to send
UART data input
Circuit 106 (CTS) in ITU-T V.24.
See section 2.5.1 for functional description.
See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs.
12
Circuit 103 (TxD) in ITU-T V.24.
Internal active pull-up enabled.
See section 2.5.1 for functional description.
See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs.
Provide test point for FW update purposes.
13
RXD
GDI
O
UART data output
Ground
Circuit 104 (RxD) in ITU-T V.24.
See section 2.5.1 for functional description.
See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs.
Provide test point for FW update purposes.
14
15
GND
-
N/A
I
All the GND pins must be connected to ground.
PWR_ON
POS
Power-on /
Internal active pull-up.
power-off input
See section 2.3.1 and 2.3.2 for functional description.
See section 4.2.6 for detailed electrical specs.
Provide test point for diagnostic purposes.
16
GPIO1
GDI
I/O
GPIO
Configurable GPIO.
See section 2.7 for functional description.
See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs.
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Name
Power
I/O
Description
Remarks
domain
17
VUSB_DET
USB
I
USB detect input
Input for VBUS (5 V typical) USB supply sense.
USB interface supported for diagnostic purpose only.
See section 2.5.2 for functional description.
See section 4.2.11 for detailed electrical specs.
Provide test point for diagnostic purposes.
18
19
RESET_N
GPIO6
GDI
GDI
I
External reset input
Internal active pull-up.
See section 2.3.3 for functional description.
See section 4.2.7 for detailed electrical specs.
Provide test point for diagnostic purposes.
I/O
GPIO /
Time pulse output
Configurable GPIO, alternatively configurable as output
providing accurate time reference.
See section 2.7 for functional description.
See section 4.2.9 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 for functional description.
See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs.
24
25
GPIO3
GPIO4
GDI
GDI
I/O
I/O
GPIO
Configurable GPIO.
See section 2.7 for functional description.
See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs.
GPIO /
Configurable GPIO, alternatively configurable as output
indicating the generation of an URC time stamp.
See section 2.7 for functional description.
External GNSS time
stamp of external
interrupt 6
See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs.
26
27
28
SDA
DDC
DDC
USB
I/O
O
I2C bus data line
I2C bus clock line
USB Data Line D-
Fixed open drain.
Internal active pull-up.
See section 2.5.5 for functional description.
See section 4.2.10 for detailed electrical specs.
Provide test point for diagnostic purposes.
SCL
Fixed open drain.
Internal active pull-up.
See section 2.5.5 for functional description.
See section 4.2.10 for detailed electrical specs.
Provide test point for diagnostic purposes.
USB_D-
I/O
90 nominal differential impedance.
Pull-up, pull-down and series resistors, as required by the
USB 2.0 specifications [9], are part of the USB pin driver
and shall not be provided externally.
USB interface supported for diagnostic purpose only.
See section 2.5.2 for functional description.
See section 4.2.11 for detailed electrical specs.
Provide test point for diagnostic purposes.
29
USB_D+
USB
I/O
USB Data Line D+
90 nominal differential impedance.
Pull-up, pull-down and series resistors, as required by
USB 2.0 specifications [9], are part of the USB pin driver
and shall not be provided externally.
USB interface supported for diagnostic purpose only.
See section 2.5.2 for functional description.
See section 4.2.11 for detailed electrical specs.
Provide test point for diagnostic purposes.
6 Not supported by SARA-R510M8S modules
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No
Name
Power
I/O
Description
Remarks
domain
30
31
GND
-
-
N/A
I
Ground
GNSS antenna 7
All the GND pins must be connected to ground.
ANT_GNSS
RF input for GNSS Rx antenna.
50 Ω nominal impedance.
See section 2.2.2 and Table 2 for functional description.
32
33
GND
-
N/A
I
Ground
All the GND pins must be connected to ground.
EXT_INT
GDI
External interrupt
Configurable as interrupt input triggering the generation
of an URC time stamp.
See section 2.7 for functional description.
See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs.
34
35
I2S_WA
I2S_TXD
GDI
GDI
O
O
I2S word alignment /
Pin for antenna
dynamic tuning
I2S not supported by “00” products version.
Configurable as pin for antenna dynamic tuning.
See section 2.7 for functional description.
See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs.
I2S transmit data /
Pin for antenna
dynamic tuning
I2S not supported by “00” products version.
Configurable as pin for antenna dynamic tuning.
See section 2.7 for functional description.
See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs.
36
37
38
I2S_CLK
I2S_RXD
SIM_CLK
GDI
GDI
SIM
O
I
I2S clock
I2S not supported by “00” products version.
I2S not supported by “00” products version.
I2S receive data
SIM clock
O
See section 2.4.1 for functional description.
See section 4.2.8 for detailed electrical specs.
39
40
41
SIM_IO
SIM_RST
VSIM
SIM
SIM
-
I/O
O
SIM data
See section 2.4.1 for functional description.
See section 4.2.8 for detailed electrical specs.
SIM reset
See section 2.4.1 for functional description.
See section 4.2.8 for detailed electrical specs.
O
SIM supply output
See section 2.4.1 for functional description.
See section 4.2.8 for detailed electrical specs.
42
GPIO5
GDI
I/O
GPIO /
SIM card detection
Configurable GPIO, alternatively configurable as pin for
SIM card detection.
See sections 2.4.2 and 2.7 for functional description.
See section 4.2.9 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] /
SPI_CLK
SDIO not supported by “00” products version.
The pin is alternatively configurable as SPI_CLK, for
diagnostic purpose only.
45
46
SDIO_CLK
SDIO_CMD
GDI
GDI
O
SDIO serial clock
SDIO not supported by “00” products version.
I/O
SDIO command /
External GNSS time
pulse input 8
SDIO not supported by “00” products version.
Configurable as input for external GNSS time pulse.
See section 2.7 for functional description.
See section 4.2.9 for detailed electrical specs.
47
48
49
SDIO_D0
SDIO_D3
SDIO_D1
GDI
GDI
GDI
I/O
I/O
I/O
SDIO serial data [0] /
SPI_MOSI
SDIO not supported by “00” products version.
The pin is alternatively configurable as SPI_MOSI, for
diagnostic purpose only.
SDIO serial data [3] /
SPI_CS
SDIO not supported by “00” products version.
The pin is alternatively configurable as SPI_CS, for
diagnostic purpose only.
SDIO serial data [1] /
SPI_MISO
SDIO not supported by “00” products version.
The pin is alternatively configurable as SPI_MISO, for
diagnostic purpose only.
7 Not supported by SARA-R500S and SARA-R510S modules
8 Not supported by SARA-R510M8S modules
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No
Name
Power
I/O
Description
Remarks
domain
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.
See section 2.1.1 for functional description.
See section 4.2.2 for detailed electrical specs.
52
53
VCC
VCC
-
-
I
I
Module supply input
Module supply input
All VCC pins must be connected to external supply.
See section 2.1.1 for functional description.
See section 4.2.2 for detailed electrical specs.
All VCC pins must be connected to external supply.
See section 2.1.1 for functional description.
See section 4.2.2 for detailed electrical specs.
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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
Cellular antenna
RF input/output for Cellular Rx/Tx antenna.
50 nominal impedance.
See section 2.2.1 and 4.2.5 for details.
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 2.2.3 for details.
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-R5 series pin-out
☞
☞
For more information about the pin-out, see the u-blox SARA-R5 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.
-0.3
-0.3
-0.3
-0.3
-0.3
-0.3
-0.3
-0.3
Max.
4.6
5.5
3.6
2.3
2.3
3.5
2.3
2.3
3
Unit
V
VCC
Module supply voltage
USB detection pin
USB D+/D- pins
Input DC voltage at VCC pins
VUSB_DET
USB
Input DC voltage at VUSB_DET pin
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 PWR_ON pin
Input DC voltage at ANT_DET pin
Input RF power at ANT pin
V
V
GDI
Generic digital interfaces
DDC interface
V
DDC
V
SIM
SIM interface
V
POS
Power-on input
V
ADC
Antenna detection input
RF power
V
P_RF
dBm
dBm
VSWR
°C
Input RF power at ANT_GNSS pin
Output RF load mismatch ruggedness at ANT pins
0
Rho_ANT
Tstg
Antenna ruggedness
Storage temperature
10:1
+85
-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
1000
Table 7: Maximum ESD ratings
⚠
u-blox cellular modules are electrostatic sensitive devices and require special precautions when
handling. See section 7.3 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
-40
+25
+65
+85
°C
°C
Normal operating temperature range
(fully functional and meet 3GPP / ETSI specifications)
Extended operating
temperature
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 Supply/power pins
Symbol
Parameter
Min.
3.3
Typical
Max.
4.4
Unit
V
VCC
Module supply normal operating input voltage 9
Module supply extended operating input voltage 10
3.8
3.0
4.5
V
Table 9: Input characteristics of the Supply/Power pins
Symbol
Parameter
Min.
Typical
1.8
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
Generic Digital Interfaces supply output current capability
3.0
V
V_INT
I_INT
1.8
V
70
mA
Table 10: Output characteristics of the Supply/Power pins
9 Occasional deviations from 3GPP / ETSI specifications may occur if the VCC voltage is outside normal operating range limits.
10 The switch-on and general operations of the module are guaranteed only if the VCC voltage is within the extended operating
range limits. Module may switch off when the VCC voltage drops below the extended operating range minimum limit.
11 Typical values with matched antenna, VCC = 3.8 V
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4.2.3 Current consumption
Mode
Condition
Tx power
Module
Min
Typ11 Max Unit
Power-off mode
Average current value
(power-off mode)
--
SARA-R510S
0.5
62
µA
µA
SARA-R500S
SARA-R510M8S
PSM deep-sleep mode
Average current value
(PSM deep-sleep mode)
--
SARA-R510S
0.5
62
µA
µA
SARA-R500S
SARA-R510M8S
Cyclic idle / active mode
(+UPSV=1)
Average current value
(rock bottom)
--
--
All
1.0
1.1
mA
mA
Average current value
(DRX = 2.56 s, PTW = 20.48 s,
eDRX = 655.36 s)
All
Average current value
(DRX = 2.56 s, PTW = 20.48 s,
eDRX = 81.92 s)
--
--
All
All
1.2
1.2
mA
mA
Average current value
(DRX = 2.56 s, PTW = 5.12 s,
eDRX = 20.48 s)
Average current value
(DRX = 2.56 s, no eDRX)
--
--
--
All
All
All
All
1.5
2.0
25
95
mA
mA
mA
mA
Average current value
(DRX = 1.28 s, no eDRX)
Active mode
(+UPSV=0)
Average current value
(DRX = 1.28 s)
LTE Cat M1 connected mode Average current value
(Tx / Rx data transfer)
Minimum
(–50 dBm)
0 dBm
8 dBm
14 dBm
20 dBm
All
All
All
All
100
115
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
140
170
195
Maximum All
(23 dBm)
Maximum current value
(During Tx only)
Maximum All
(23 dBm)
395
mA
Table 11: VCC current consumption of SARA-R5 series modules with GNSS off
11 Typical values with matched antenna, VCC = 3.8 V
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Mode / Condition
Min Typ12 Max Unit
Average current value with power saving enabled (+UPSV=1),
UBX-R5 in PSM, UBX-M8 in cyclic tracking mode with 1 s update period (GPS)
15
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
Average current value with power saving enabled (+UPSV=1),
UBX-R5 in PSM, UBX-M8 in cyclic tracking mode with 1 s update period (GPS & GLONASS)
16
Average current value with power saving enabled (+UPSV=1),
UBX-R5 in PSM, UBX-M8 in continuous tracking mode (GPS & GLONASS)
43
16
Average current value with power saving enabled (+UPSV=1),
UBX-R5 in DRX = 1.28 s, UBX-M8 in cyclic tracking mode with 1 s update period (GPS)
Average current value with power saving enabled (+UPSV=1),
UBX-R5 in DRX = 1.28 s, UBX-M8 in cyclic tracking mode with 1 s update period (GPS & GLONASS)
17
Average current value with power saving enabled (+UPSV=1),
UBX-R5 in DRX = 1.28 s, UBX-M8 in continuous tracking mode (GPS & GLONASS)
44
67
72
100
Average current value with power saving disabled (+UPSV=0),
UBX-R5 in DRX = 1.28 s, UBX-M8 in continuous tracking mode (GPS & GLONASS)
Average current value with power saving disabled (+UPSV=0),
UBX-R5 in DRX = 1.28 s, UBX-M8 in acquisition mode (GPS & GLONASS)
Peak current value with power saving disabled (+UPSV=0),
UBX-R5 in DRX = 1.28 s, UBX-M8 in acquisition mode (GPS & GLONASS)
Table 12: Indicative VCC current consumption of the SARA-R510M8S module with GNSS on
4.2.4 GNSS characteristics
Parameter
Condition
Value
Receiver type
72-channel u-blox M8 engine
GPS L1C/A, SBAS L1C/A, QZSS L1C/A, QZSS L1-SAIF,
GLONASS L1OF, BeiDou B1I, Galileo E1B/C
Operational limits13
Dynamics
Altitude
Velocity
≤ 4 g
50’000 m
500 m/s
0.05 m/s
0.3 degrees
Velocity accuracy14
Heading accuracy14
GNSS
GPS & GLONASS GPS
GLONASS BeiDou
Galileo
Horizontal position accuracy15
Max navigation update rate
Time-To-First-Fix16
2.5 m
10 Hz
26 s
2 s
2.5 m
4 m
3 m
3 m
18 Hz
18 Hz
18 Hz
18 Hz
Cold start
Aided starts17
29 s
30 s
34 s
45 s
2 s
2 s
3 s
7 s
Sensitivity
Tracking & Navigation -167 dBm
-166 dBm
-160 dBm
-148 dBm
-166 dBm
-156 dBm
-145 dBm
-160 dBm
-157 dBm
-143 dBm
-159 dBm
-153 dBm
-138 dBm
Reacquisition
Cold start
-160 dBm
-148 dBm
Table 13: GNSS characteristics and performance of the SARA-R510M8S module
12 Typical values with matched antenna, VCC = 3.8 V
13 Assuming Airborne < 4 g platform
14 50% @ 30 m/s
15 CEP, 50%, 24 hours static, -130 dBm, > 6 SVs
16 All satellites at -130 dBm, except Galileo at -127 dBm
17 Dependent on aiding data connection speed and latency18 Not supported in LTE category M1
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4.2.5 LTE RF characteristics
The LTE Cat M1 / NB2 bands supported by SARA-R5 series modules are defined in Table 2, while the
following Table 14 describes the frequency ranges for each LTE band as per 3GPP TS 36.521-1 [7].
Parameter
Min.
663
617
Max.
698
652
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
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
Remarks
Frequency range
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
Module transmit
Module receive
Module transmit
Module receive
Module transmit
Module receive
FDD band 71 (600 MHz) 18
Downlink
Uplink
Frequency range
FDD band 12 (700 MHz)
699
729
703
758
698
728
777
Downlink
Uplink
746
Frequency range
FDD band 28 (700 MHz)
748
803
716
Downlink
Uplink
Frequency range
FDD band 85 (700 MHz) 18
Downlink
Uplink
746
Frequency range
FDD band 13 (750 MHz)
787
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
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
1780
2200
1785
1880
1910
1990
1915
1995
1980
2170
Frequency range
FDD band 4 (1700 MHz)
Downlink
Uplink
Frequency range
FDD band 66 (1700 MHz) 18
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) 19
Downlink
Uplink
Frequency range
FDD band 1 (2100 MHz)
Downlink
Table 14: LTE operating RF frequency bands
SARA-R5 series modules include a UE Power Class 3 LTE Cat M1 / NB2 transmitter (see Table 2) and
an LTE receiver, with output power and characteristics according to 3GPP TS 36.521-1 [7].
☞
The “00” products version of the SARA-R5 series modules do not support LTE NB-IoT.
18 Not supported in LTE category M1
19 Not supported in LTE category NB2
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SARA-R5 series modules LTE receiver characteristics are compliant to 3GPP TS 36.521-1 [7], with LTE
conducted receiver sensitivity performance described in Table 15.
Parameter
Min.
Typical
Max.
Unit
Remarks
Receiver input sensitivity
Band 12 (700 MHz)
–110.5
dBm
Without repetitions
Receiver input sensitivity
Band 28 (700 MHz)
–110.5
–110.5
–110.5
–110.0
–110.0
–110.0
–110.0
–109.5
–109.0
–109.0
–109.0
–109.0
–109.0
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
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
Without repetitions
Without repetitions
Without repetitions
Without repetitions
Receiver input sensitivity
Band 13 (750 MHz)
Receiver input sensitivity
Band 20 (800 MHz)
Receiver input sensitivity
Band 26 (850 MHz)
Receiver input sensitivity
Band 18 (850 MHz)
Receiver input sensitivity
Band 5 (850 MHz)
Receiver input sensitivity
Band 19 (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 (1900 MHz)
Receiver input sensitivity
Band 25 (1900 MHz)
Receiver input sensitivity
Band 1 (2100 MHz)
Condition: 50 source, throughput > 95%, QPSK modulation, other settings as per clause 7.3EA of 3GPP TS 36.521-1 [7]
Table 15: LTE Cat M1 receiver sensitivity performance
4.2.6 PWR_ON pin
Parameter
Min.
Typical Max.
Unit
V
Remarks
Low-level input
-0.3
0.3
Pull-up resistance
Low-level input current
PWR_ON low time
10
Integrated pull-up to internal rail
k
µA
s
-300
2
1
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 normal graceful switch off
Low time to trigger module abrupt emergency hardware reset
1
2
s
1.5
20
2.5
s
s
Table 16: PWR_ON pin characteristics
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4.2.7 RESET_N pin
Parameter
Min.
Typical
Max.
Unit
Remarks
Internal supply
1.8
Digital I/O Interfaces supply (V_INT)
Low-level input
Low-level input current
RESET_N low time
-0.3
-18
0.5
-56
V
-32
µA
ms
100
Low time to trigger module reset / reboot
Table 17: RESET_N pin characteristics
4.2.8 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 18 are for information only.
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
1.8
Max.
Unit Remarks
Internal supply domain for
SIM interface
V
VSIM, with external 1.8 V SIM type
3.0
V
VSIM, with external 3.0 V SIM type
Low-level input
-0.3
0.2*VSIM
VSIM+0.3
V
High-level input
0.6*VSIM
V
Low-level output
0.0
V
High-level output
VSIM
4.7
V
Internal pull-up resistor on SIM_IO
Internal pull-up to VSIM supply
k
Table 18: SIM pin characteristics
4.2.9 Generic Digital Interfaces pins
Parameter
Min
Typical
Max
Unit
V
Remarks
Internal supply for GDI domain
Low-level input
1.8
Digital I/O Interfaces supply (V_INT)
-0.3
1.3
0.5
2.1
V
High-level input
V
Low-level output
0.0
1.8
0.4
V
High-level output
1.4
V
Input leakage current
Output high driver strength
Output low driver strength
Pull-up input current
Pull-down input current
1
µA
mA
mA
µA
µA
0 V < VIN < 1.8 V
VOUT = 1.4
3.28
3.02
-18
5.22
5.41
-32
30
7.92
8.63
-56
56
VOUT = 0.4
15
Table 19: GDI pin characteristics
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4.2.10 DDC (I2C) pins
DDC (I2C) lines (SCL and SDA) are compliant to the I2C-bus standard mode specification. See the
I2C-bus specification [10] for detailed electrical characteristics.
Parameter
Min
Typical
Max
Unit
V
Remarks
Internal supply for DDC domain
Low-level input
1.8
Digital I/O Interfaces supply (V_INT)
-0.3
1.3
0.5
2.1
V
High-level input
V
Low-level output
0.0
V
Pull-up input current
-450
µA
Table 20: DDC (I2C) pin characteristics
4.2.11 USB pins
USB data lines (USB_D+ / USB_D–) are compliant with the USB 2.0 high-speed specification. See the
Universal Serial Bus specification revision 2.0 [9] for detailed electrical characteristics. The values in
Table 21 related to USB 2.0 high-speed physical layer specifications are for information only.
Parameter
Min.
4.40
100
Typical
Max.
5.25
150
Unit
V
Remarks
VUSB_DET pin, High-level input
5.00
High-speed squelch detection threshold
(input differential signal amplitude)
mV
High speed disconnect detection threshold 525
(input differential signal amplitude)
625
500
mV
mV
High-speed data signaling input
common mode voltage range
–50
High-speed idle output level
–10
10
mV
mV
mV
mV
mV
High-speed data signaling output high level 360
440
10
High-speed data signaling output low level –10
Chirp J level (output differential voltage)
Chirp K level (output differential voltage)
700
1100
–500
–900
Table 21: USB pins characteristics
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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 5: SARA-R5 series dimensions (bottom and side views)
Parameter
Description
Typical
Tolerance
A
Module height [mm]
26.0
16.0
2.2
2.0
2.5
1.05
1.1
(1023.6 mil)
(629.9 mil)
(86.6 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 22 : SARA-R5 series dimensions
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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-R5 series system integration manual [2].
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6 Qualification and approvals
6.1 Reliability tests
Tests for product family qualifications according to ISO 16750 “Road vehicles – Environmental
conditions and testing for electrical and electronic equipment”, and appropriate standards.
6.1.1 Approvals
SARA-R5 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-R5 series modules are RoHS 3 compliant.
No natural rubbers, hygroscopic materials, or materials containing asbestos are employed.
Table 23 summarizes the main approvals planned for SARA-R5 series modules.
Certification
SARA-R500S-00B
SARA-R510S-00B
SARA-R510M8S-00B
PTCRB
LTE Cat M1 bands
LTE Cat M1 bands
LTE Cat M1 bands
1,2,3,4,5,8,12,13,18,19,20,25,26,28
1,2,3,4,5,8,12,13,18,19,20,25,26,28
1,2,3,4,5,8,12,13,18,19,20,25,26,28
GCF
LTE Cat M1 bands
LTE Cat M1 bands
LTE Cat M1 bands
1,2,3,4,5,8,12,13,18,19,20,25,26,28
1,2,3,4,5,8,12,13,18,19,20,25,26,28
1,2,3,4,5,8,12,13,18,19,20,25,26,28
CE Europe
LTE Cat M1 bands 1,3,8,20,28
LTE Cat M1 bands 1,3,8,20,28
LTE Cat M1 bands 1,3,8,20,28
FCC US
FCC ID
LTE Cat M1 bands 2,4,5,12,13,25,26
XPYUBX19KM01
LTE Cat M1 bands 2,4,5,12,13,25,26
XPYUBX19KM01
LTE Cat M1 bands 2,4,5,12,13,25,26
XPYUBX19KM01
ISED Canada
ISED ID
LTE Cat M1 bands 2,4,5,12,13,25
8595A-UBX19KM01
LTE Cat M1 bands 2,4,5,12,13,25
8595A-UBX19KM01
LTE Cat M1 bands 2,4,5,12,13,25
8595A-UBX19KM01
Verizon
AT&T
LTE Cat M1 bands 4,13
LTE Cat M1 bands 4,13
LTE Cat M1 bands 4,13
LTE Cat M1 bands 2,4,5,12
LTE Cat M1 bands 2,4,5,12
LTE Cat M1 bands 2,4,5,12
Table 23: SARA-R5 series main certification approvals summary
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☞
For guidelines and notices about compliance with certification approvals requirements
integrating the SARA-R5 series modules in the end-device, see the SARA-R5 series system
integration manual [2].
For the complete list of planned approvals and for specific details on all country, conformance and
network operators’ certifications available for all the different SARA-R5 series modules’ ordering
numbers, including related certificates of compliancy, please contact your nearest u-blox office or
sales representative.
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7 Product handling & soldering
7.1 Packaging
SARA-R5 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-R5 series modules are deliverable in quantities of 250 pieces on a reel. The modules are
delivered using reel type B2 described in Figure 6 and in the u-blox package information user guide [3].
Figure 6: SARA-R5 series modules reel
Parameter
Specification
Reel type
B2
Delivery quantity
250
Table 24: Reel information for SARA-R5 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 7 shows the position and the orientation of SARA-R5 series modules as they are delivered on
the tape, while Figure 8 and Table 25 specify the dimensions of the tape.
Sprocket hole
Pin 1
Feed direction
Figure 7: Orientation of SARA-R5 series modules on tape
Figure 8: SARA-R5 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 25 : SARA-R5 series tape dimensions (mm)
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10 sprocket hole pitch cumulative tolerance ± 0.2 mm.
Pocket position relative to sprocket hole is measured as true position of pocket, not pocket hole.
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-R5 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-R5 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-R5 series
system integration manual [2]).
⚠
Failure to observe these recommendations can result in severe damage to the device!
7.4 ESD precautions
⚠
SARA-R5 series modules contain highly sensitive electronic circuitry and are Electrostatic
Sensitive Devices (ESD). Handling SARA-R5 series modules without proper ESD protection may
destroy or damage them permanently.
SARA-R5 series modules are Electrostatic Sensitive Devices (EDS) and require special ESD
precautions typically applied to ESD sensitive components.
Table 7 details the maximum ESD ratings of the SARA-R5 series modules.
Proper ESD handling and packaging procedures must be applied throughout the processing, handling
and operation of any application that incorporates SARA-R5 series modules.
ESD precautions should be appropriately implemented on the application board where the module is
mounted, as described in the SARA-R5 series system integration manual [2].
⚠
Failure to observe these precautions 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-R5 series modules include important product information as described in this
section. Figure 9 illustrates the label of the SARA-R5 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 9: SARA-R5 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 26 details these 3 different formats:
Format
Structure
Product Name
Ordering Code
Type Number
PPPP-TGVV(HH)(F)
PPPP-TGVV(HH)(F)-MMQ
PPPP-TGVV(HH)(F)-MMQ-XX
Table 26: Product code formats
Table 27 explains the parts of the product code.
Code
PPPP
TG
Meaning
Example
SARA
R5
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
(HH)
(F)
Variant function set based on the same platform: 00…99
GNSS generation (optional): M8 = u-blox M8, M9 = u-blox M9, …
Additional features (optional): S = secure cloud, …
Major product version: 00…99
10
M8
S
MM
Q
00
Product grade: C = standard, B = professional, A = automotive
Minor product version: 00…99
B
XX
Default value is 00
Table 27: Part identification code
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8.3 Ordering information
Ordering No.
Product
SARA-R500S-00B
Secure cloud LTE Cat M1 module for multi-region use.
26.0 x 16.0 mm, 250 pieces/reel
SARA-R510S-00B
Secure cloud LTE Cat M1 module for multi-region use.
Designed for extremely low current consumption in deep-sleep power saving mode (PSM).
26.0 x 16.0 mm, 250 pieces/reel
SARA-R510M8S-00B Secure cloud LTE Cat M1 module for multi-region use.
Designed with integrated u-blox M8 GNSS receiver, concurrently available with LTE network access.
26.0 x 16.0 mm, 250 pieces/reel
Table 28: Product ordering codes
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Appendix
A Glossary
Abbreviation
3GPP
ADC
AT
Definition
3rd Generation Partnership Project
Analog to Digital Converter
AT Command Interpreter Software Subsystem, or attention
Baseband
BB
BeiDou
BER
Chinese satellite navigation system
Bit Error Rate
Cat
Category
CBS
CCC
CE
Cell Broadcast Service
China Compulsory Certificate
Coverage Enhancement
European Conformity
CE
CEP
Circular Error Probable
CLK
Clock
CIoT
CMOS
CoAP
CS
Cellular Internet of Things
Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor
Constrained Application Protocol
Chip Select
CTS
DC
Clear To Send
Direct Current
DCD
DCS
DDC
DL
Data Carrier Detect
Digital Cellular System
Display Data Channel
Down Link (Reception)
DRX
DSR
DTE
DTLS
DTR
DUN
E-CID
eDRX
EPS
Discontinuous Reception
Data Set Ready
Data Terminal Equipment
Datagram Transport Layer Security
Data Terminal Ready
Dial-Up Networking
Enhanced Cell Identity
Extended Discontinuous Reception
Evolved Packet System
Electrostatic Discharge
Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access
Federal Communications Commission United States
Frequency Division Duplex
Firmware (update) Over AT commands
Firmware (update) Over-The-Air
File Transfer Protocol
ESD
E-UTRA
FCC
FDD
FOAT
FOTA
FTP
FW
Firmware
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Abbreviation
Galileo
GCF
Definition
European satellite navigation system
Global Certification Forum
GDI
Generic Digital Interface
GLONASS
GND
Russian satellite navigation system
Ground
GNSS
GPIO
GPS
Global Navigation Satellite System
General Purpose Input/Output
Global Positioning System
HARQ
HDLC
HTTP
HW
Hybrid Automatic Repeat Request
High-level Data Link Control
HyperText Transfer Protocol
Hardware
IEC
International Electrotechnical Commission
Federal Telecommunications Institute Mexico
Inter-Integrated Circuit
IFT
I2C
I2S
Inter-IC Sound
I/O
Input/Output
IMEI
International Mobile Equipment Identity
Internet Protocol
IP
ISED
ISO
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
International Organization for Standardization
International Telecommunications Union
Land Grid Array
ITU
LGA
LNA
Low Noise Amplifier
LPWA
LTE
Low Power Wide Area
Long-Term Evolution
LTE-M
LwM2M
M2M
MISO
MOSI
MQTT
MQTT-SN
MSD
MSL
MUX
N/A
Long-Term Evolution – enhanced Machine Type Communication
Lightweight Machine-to-Machine protocol
Machine to Machine
Multiple Input Single Output
Master Output Slave Input
Message Queuing Telemetry Transport
Message Queuing Telemetry Transport for Sensor Networks
Moisture Sensitive Device
Moisture Sensitivity Level
Multiplexer
Not Applicable
NB-IoT
NCC
Narrowband Internet of Things
National Communications Commission Taiwan
Power Amplifier
PA
PCB
Printed Circuit Board
PCN
Product Change Notification / Sample Delivery Note / Information Note
Power Management Unit
PMU
POS
Power On Signal
PPS
Pulse Per Second
PSM
Power Saving Mode
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Abbreviation
PTCRB
PUCCH
QPSK
QZSS
RACH
RAM
RAT
RF
Definition
PCS Type Certification Review Board
Physical Uplink Control Channel
Quadrature Phase Shift Keying modulation
Quasi-Zenith Satellite System
Random Access Channel
Random Access Memory
Radio Access Technology
Radio Frequency
RI
Ring Indicator
RIL
Radio Interface Layer
RRC
RTC
RTS
Radio Resource Control
Real Time Clock
Request To Send
Rx
Reception
SAW
SBAS
SCL
Surface Acoustic Wave
Satellite-Based Augmentation System
Serial Clock
SDA
SDIO
SIM
Serial Data
Secure Digital Input Output
Subscriber Identity Module
Short Message Service
Standard Precision GNSS
Serial Peripheral Interface
Secure Socket Layer
SMS
SPG
SPI
SSL
TBS
Transport Block Size
TCP
Transmission Control Protocol
Time Division Duplex
TDD
TLS
Transport Layer Security
Technical Specification
Transmission
TS
Tx
TXD
Transmit Data
UART
uCSP
UDP
UE
Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
u-blox Common Services Platform
User Datagram Protocol
User Equipment
uFOTA
UL
u-blox Firmware (update) Over-The-Air
Uplink (Transmission)
Unsolicited Result Code
Universal Serial Bus
URC
USB
VoLTE
VSWR
WA
Voice over LTE
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
Word Alignment
Table 29: Explanation of the abbreviations and terms used
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Related documents
[1]
u-blox SARA-R5 series AT commands manual, UBX-19047455
u-blox SARA-R5 series system integration manual, UBX-19041356
u-blox package information user guide, UBX-14001652
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
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
ITU-T Recommendation V24 - List of definitions for interchange circuits between Data
Terminal Equipment (DTE) and Data Connection Equipment (DCE)
[6]
[7]
[8]
[9]
Universal Serial Bus Revision 2.0 specification, https://www.usb.org/
[10] I2C-bus specification and user manual - NXP semiconductors,
https://www.nxp.com/docs/en/user-guide/UM10204.pdf
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on our homepage (www.u-blox.com).
Revision history
Revision
Date
Name
Comments
R01
02-Aug-2019
17-Oct-2019
fvid / sses
fvid
Initial release
R02
Updated GPIO section. Updated RESET_N and generic digital interfaces
electrical specifications. Updated normal operating temperature.
R03
R04
R05
07-Nov-2019
20-Dec-2019
sses
Updated document products applicability.
Updated Power-on, Power-off and Reset sections. Updated GPIO section.
Updated pin 2 name and function. Updated absolute maximum ratings.
Minor other corrections and clarifications.
fvid / sses
Added current consumption and LTE Cat M1 receiver sensitivity figures.
Updated UART section. Updated GPIO section.
Updated DDC (I2C) electrical specifications.
Update the module thickness, Minor other corrections and clarifications.
06-Mar-2020 fvid / sses
Extended the document applicability to SARA-R500S-00B.
NB-IoT radio access technology not supported by "00" products version.
GPIO, Power-on, Power-off, Reset sections and characteristics updated.
Added some current consumption figures.
Other minor corrections and clarifications.
R06
15-Jul-2020
sses / fvid
Updated document products status.
Updated GPIO section and PWR_ON timings.
Added some current consumption figures, and GNSS performance figures.
Other minor corrections and clarifications.
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Headquarters
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