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Global LTE IoT Starter Kit
Hardware User Guide

Version 1.4
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Document Version: 1.4
Document Date: 02/10/2018
Document Author: Peter Fenn
Document Classification: Public
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Prior Version History

Version Date Comment
1.0 07/05/2017 Initial Release
1.1 11/02/2017 Certification info added (pg 47-48)
1.2 12/04/2017 Section 4.5 cellular operating frequency bands amended
1.3 12/05/2017 Cellular operating frequency bands updated
1.4 02/10/2017 - Kit Contents diagram added
- Block Diagram updated
- URL for kit purchase updated
- Light Sensor cautionary note added
- Force USB Boot details added
- Additional GPIOs and notes on usage added
- Detailed info added to certification section
- Modem-mode use case removed
- Starter SIM details and supported countries updated
- Intro to LTE IoT Breakout Carrier plus use of Click modules for prototyping
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Contents
Terminology .....................................................................................................................7
1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................8
1.1 Kit Info ................................................................................................................................. 9
1.2 Items Included in the Kit....................................................................................................... 9
2 Block Diagram and Features ..................................................................................10
2.1 List of Features .................................................................................................................. 10
2.1.1 LTE System Board ..................................................................................................... 10
2.1.2 WNC M18QWG Global Module .................................................................................. 10
2.1.3 Pulse Electronics LTE + GNSS Antennas................................................................... 10
2.1.4 Expansion Interfaces for System-Level Prototyping .................................................... 10
2.2 LTE IoT System Board Block Diagram ............................................................................... 12
2.3 Location of Key Components ............................................................................................. 13
3 LTE System Board Functional Description ............................................................ 14
3.1 LTE Modem Module (WNC M18QWG) .............................................................................. 14
3.2 Expansion Connector ........................................................................................................ 16
3.3 2x6 Pin Peripheral Connector ............................................................................................ 21
3.4 WNC Module Interfaces ..................................................................................................... 22
3.4.1 SIM Interface (3FF Micro-SIM Connector) .................................................................. 22
3.4.2 USB Interface ............................................................................................................ 23
3.4.3 UART1 Interface ........................................................................................................ 25
3.4.4 UART2 – Software Debug UART Interface (3-pin header) .......................................... 25
3.4.5 Voltage Level Translation (1.8V / 3.3V) ...................................................................... 26
3.4.6 ADC / Ambient Light Sensor (JP2) ............................................................................. 27
3.4.7 3D Accelerometer Sensor (LIS2DW12) ...................................................................... 28
3.4.8 Pushbutton Switches (Reset, User, Boot) ................................................................... 29
3.4.9 LED Status Indicators (Power, WWAN, User) ............................................................. 30
3.4.10 PCM / I2S Digital Audio Interface ............................................................................... 31
3.4.11 Ethernet SGMII Interface ............................................................................................ 32
3.4.12 User GPIO ................................................................................................................. 33
3.5 Power Regulation .............................................................................................................. 34
3.5.1 VIN ............................................................................................................................ 34
3.5.2 3V8 (VCC) ................................................................................................................. 34
3.5.3 1V8_VREF (VREF) .................................................................................................... 36
3.5.4 VCC_UIM_SIM (UIM_VCC) ....................................................................................... 36
3.5.5 3V3 ............................................................................................................................ 36
3.7 WNC Module Power Control and State Interfaces .............................................................. 37
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3.8 Antennas ........................................................................................................................... 39
3.8.1 LTE Antennas (Primary, Diversity).............................................................................. 39
3.8.2 GPS Antenna ............................................................................................................. 40
4 Specifications and Ratings .....................................................................................42
4.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings ............................................................................................... 42
4.2 Recommended Electrical Operating Conditions ................................................................. 42
4.3 Power Consumption .......................................................................................................... 42
4.4 RF Characteristics ............................................................................................................. 43
4.5 Networking and Carrier ...................................................................................................... 43
4.6 GNSS Receiver Performance ............................................................................................ 44
4.7 Environmental ................................................................................................................... 44
4.8 Mechanical ........................................................................................................................ 45
5 Certifications ...........................................................................................................47
5.1 RoHS Compliance ............................................................................................................. 47
5.2 Regulatory and Network Certifications ............................................................................... 47
5.2.1 Certification Documents ............................................................................................. 47
5.2.2 CE-RED: EMC Testing ............................................................................................... 47
5.2.3 CE-RED: Radio Testing ............................................................................................. 47
5.2.4 Electrical Safety Certification ...................................................................................... 47
6 Shipping, Handling and Storage ............................................................................48
6.1 Shipping ............................................................................................................................ 48
6.2 Handling ............................................................................................................................ 48
6.3 Storage ............................................................................................................................. 48
7 Safety Recommendations ......................................................................................48
8 Ordering Information ............................................................................................... 49
8.1 LTE System Board Accessories ......................................................................................... 49
8.1.1 Expansion Connector Options for Custom User Board ............................................... 49
8.1.2 Pulse FPC Antenna Options....................................................................................... 49
9 Contact Information ................................................................................................ 51
10 Technical Support ...................................................................................................51
11 Disclaimer ...............................................................................................................51
12 Appendix A – LTE IoT Breakout Carrier ................................................................ 52
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Figures
Figure 1 – Global LTE IoT Starter Kit Contents ............................................................. 9
Figure 2 – LTE IoT System Board – Block Diagram ....................................................12
Figure 3 – LTE IoT System Board – Feature Identification .........................................13
Figure 4 – Global LTE Cat.4 IoT System Board........................................................... 13
Figure 5 – Internal view of the similar WNC M18Q2 series module ............................ 14
Figure 6 – Use Cases for Avnet LTE IoT Boards .........................................................15
Figure 7 – 3D View of Samtec ERF8 / ERM8 Connector Pair.....................................16
Figure 8 – Expansion Connector Polarization .............................................................. 17
Figure 9 – Expansion Connector Board Stack Profile-View ........................................17
Figure 10 – Expansion Connector Pin Numbering .......................................................20
Figure 11 – 2x6 Peripheral Connector Board Edge-View ............................................21
Figure 12 – USB Interface Drivers Enumerate on Windows Host Computer .............24
Figure 13 – Board Detail Showing Light Sensor (U3) ..................................................27
Figure 14 – CODEC Interface Using PCM or I2S ........................................................31
Figure 15 – Sleep and Power Control of WNC Module ...............................................38
Figure 16 – Detail of U.FL Antenna Connectors ..........................................................39
Figure 17 – GPS Antenna Circuit Diagram ..................................................................40
Figure 18 – Mechanical Details (1 of 2) ........................................................................45
Figure 19 – Pulse FPC Antenna Options .....................................................................50
Figure 20 – LTE IoT Breakout Carrier (plus Click Modules) ........................................52
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Tables
Table 1 – Summary of Key Specifications for LTE System Board .............................. 11
Table 2 – J1 Expansion Connector Pinout (Inner Row) ...............................................18
Table 3 – J1 Expansion Connector Pinout (Outer Row) ..............................................19
Table 4 – 2x6 Pmod Peripheral Connector Pinout .......................................................21
Table 5 – SIM Card Interface Connections ..................................................................22
Table 6 – WNC USB Interface Connections ................................................................ 23
Table 7 – USB Logical Interfaces Reported by Windows Device Manager ................24
Table 8 – Software Debug UART Header (J9) ............................................................. 25
Table 9 – ADC Input Source Selector (JP2).................................................................27
Table 10 – LIS2DW12 Interrupt Outputs ......................................................................28
Table 11 – Pushbutton Switch Functions .....................................................................29
Table 12 – LED Indicator Functions .............................................................................30
Table 13 – PCM / I2S Digital Audio Interface Pins ......................................................31
Table 14 – GPIO Signals Available on Expansion Connector .....................................33
Table 15 – GPIO Signals Assigned Local Functions ...................................................33
Table 16 – Summary of LTE System Board Voltages .................................................34
Table 17 – Control and State Signals ...........................................................................37
Table 18 – WAKEUP_IN and WAKEUP_OUT ............................................................. 37
Table 19 – FPC Antenna Options from Pulse .............................................................. 39
Table 20 – Absolute Maximum Ratings ........................................................................42
Table 21 – Recommended Electrical Operating Conditions ........................................42
Table 22 – Power Consumption ...................................................................................42
Table 23 – TX Power and RX Sensitivity .....................................................................43
Table 24 – Networking and Carrier Characteristics (Europe Operation) ....................43
Table 25 – GNSS receiver performance ......................................................................44
Table 26 – Environmental Characteristics ....................................................................44
Table 27 – Mechanical Characteristics.........................................................................45
Table 28 – Certified Pulse Antennas ............................................................................47
Table 29 – Ordering Information ...................................................................................49
Table 30 – Height options for Samtec ERM8 Expansion Connector ..........................49
Table 31 – FPC Antenna Options from Pulse .............................................................. 49
Table 32 – Contact Information ....................................................................................51
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Terminology
Abbreviation Definition
AC Alternating Current
CE European Conformity (Conformité Européene)
DC Direct Current
ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute
FCC Federal Communications Commission
GND Ground
GPIO General Purpose Input / Output
I/O Input / Output
IoT Internet of Things
I2C Inter-Integrated Circuit
JTAG Joint Test Action Group
MEMs Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems
LTE Long Term Evolution
N/A Not Applicable
N/C Not Connected
PIN Personal Identification Number
Pmod Peripheral module (Digilent Inc. trademark)
SIM Subscriber Identity Module
SoC System on Chip
SoM System on Module
SPI Serial Peripheral Interface
UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
UIM User Identity Module
USB Universal Serial Bus
Vref Voltage reference
WCDMA Wideband Code Division Multiple Access
WNC Wistron NeWeb Corporation
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1 Introduction
The Global LTE IoT Starter Kit is a next-generation System-on-Module IoT solution, enabling the design
of cellular connected edge devices, for operation in Europe.
Powered by AT&T IoT services available through Avnet, this kit provides a complete development
environment for sensor-to-cloud applications and services.
Designed to be used for both prototyping and production, the slim form-factor LTE System Board with it’s
regional certifications and pre-registered Micro-SIM card for AT&T M2X service (included in the kit), as
well as versatile expansion options, together provide a high level of enablement that facilitates easy IoT
deployment and reduction in overall risk.
The Starter Kit features a small (79.5 mm x 30 mm) LTE System Board built around a Wistron NeWeb
(WNC) M18QWG global LTE Cat-4 modem module. The M18QWG module provides cellular modem
functionality plus an applications processor core dedicated for user applications, eliminating the need for
an external host processor. A rich set of embedded system peripherals, controllable through the user’s
application code, are easily accessible via a 60-pin expansion connector and 2x6 peripheral module
header. This enables easy system customization with application specific sensors and I/O interfaces
through the addition of user-created or off-the-shelf plug-in boards. The LTE System Board includes
ambient light, temperature and accelerometer sensors onboard, for out-of-box demonstration examples.
User application code runs directly on the M18QWG module, leveraging the OpenEmbedded software
framework for Linux application development. A Software Development Kit (SDK) specific to the
M18QWG module provides the necessary API calls to access hardware peripherals and system
resources. Application code built with the SDK is loaded into the M18QWG module through a USB
interface on the development board eliminating the need for external proprietary JTAG cables.
Cloud application development is supported by AT&T’s M2X Data Services and Flow Designer.
- M2X is a cloud-based, fully managed data storage service for connected machine-to-machine
(M2M) devices
- Flow Designer provides a visual editing environment for the design of connected applications,
enabling IoT developers to rapidly create and deploy innovative new applications.
Design goals of this LTE IoT Starter Kit included the following:
- Provide a versatile prototyping- and production-ready (cost-optimized) platform for development

and productized custom applications using WNC M18QWG Cat.4 cellular modem and GPS, for
deployment Globally via AT&T’s partner LTE networks
- Provide hardware expansion examples using:

- PmodTM-compatible peripheral boards,
- Custom breakout board
- Provide reference designs that accelerate development of applications for popular use cases
- With the provided AT&T SIM starter pack, demonstrate the use of:
- AT&T M2X and Flow Designer
- Additional 3rd party cloud services such as AWS, Watson IoT, and Azure
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1.1 Kit Info
Part Number: AES-ATT-M18QWG-SK-G
Price: $139.00 USD
Kit URL: http://cloudconnectkits.org/product/global-lte-starter-kit
Buy Page: AES-ATT-M18Q2FG-SK-G
1.2 Items Included in the Kit

• LTE System Board (p/n: AES-ATT-M18QWG-M1-G )
• Pulse FPC antennas (LTE Primary Antenna, GPS Antenna, LTE Diversity Antenna)
• Micro-SIM card (100K data points on AT&T M2X IoT platform services plus 200 SMS messages,
good for 60 days from activation)
• Universal AC/DC power supply with regional adaptors (5V @ 2.5A)
• USB Cable for programming and debug)
Figure 1 – Global LTE IoT Starter Kit Contents

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2 Block Diagram and Features
This section summarizes the features of the development board, followed by functional descriptions.
2.1 List of Features

The following features are supported:
2.1.1 LTE System Board

 M18QWG Global LTE SoC Module
 Ambient Light Sensor
 3-Axis Accelerometer
 Temperature Sensor
 USB Interface
 60-pin High-density Expansion Connector (1.8V levels)
 2x6 Peripheral Module Connector (3.3V levels)
 Power Regulation
2.1.2 WNC M18QWG Global Module

 Supports Global LTE bands 1/2/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40
 Cat-4 LTE (up to 150/50 Mbps Download/Upload)
 2G/3G Fallback
 GPS
 Based on Qualcomm MDM9207
o ARM® Cortex™ A7 Quad Core
o One of the A7 cores is dedicated for User Application
 Rich Peripheral Features
2.1.3 Pulse Electronics LTE + GNSS Antennas

 Three antennas implemented as two foldable FPC antenna-assemblies
 2G/3G/4G MIMO
 GNSS (GPS, Glonass)
 Antenna interface to the LTE System board is via three space-efficient U.FL connectors
2.1.4 Expansion Interfaces for System-Level Prototyping
Two interfaces facilitate the adding of custom hardware to the LTE System board:
System expansion interface (1.8V I/O) is a 60 pin expansion connector (Samtec ERF8 /
ERM8 series) on the underside of the system board. WNC module peripherals are accessible
via this interface at 1.8V signalling levels, if 3.3V (or 2.5V) levels are required by the user’s
custom circuitry, then voltage translator devices must be added to the user’s board.
Pmod™-compatible interface (3.3V I/O) is 6x2 pin connector facilitates an easy to use
interface via I2C or SPI peripherals, for access to a wide range of Pmod™ peripheral boards.
The relaxed pitch of this connector and low pin count of these interfaces also permits wiring-in
other 3.3V expansion boards (eg. MikroElektronika Click modules or Grove sensor boards) for
prototyping system-level solutions
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Table 1 – Summary of Key Specifications for LTE System Board
Product Parameter Relevant Characteristics
MSRP $99 @ 100+ units
Description Embedded LTE and GPS system board offering two modes of operation:
- Host mode
- Modem mode (aka Slave mode. No Avnet support for this mode currently)
Application Interface WNC API (Host mode only)
WNC AT Commands
Cellular Technology LTE Cat.4, bands 1/3/7/8/20/28/38/40 (up to 150/50 Mbps DL/UL)
WCDMA, bands 1/8, 3GPP release 8
GSM, E-GSM 900, DCS 1800
GNSS Location Tracking GPS, GLONASS (-162 dBm tracking sensitivity)
Peripheral Interfaces HS USB 2.0 w/ PHY, SGMII, HSIC, UARTs (4 wire and 2 wire),
SDC1/SPI1, I2C/SPI2, USIM, GPIOs, ADC, PCM/I2S, JTAG
Power Consumption See datasheet (utilizes power-efficient ARM Cortex-A7 technology)
Supply Voltage 4.5 V to 16 V DC
Expansion Interfaces Pmod™-compatible connector (3.3V levels, 2x6 pin, 2.54 mm pitch)
SAMTEC ERM8 60pin connector (1.8V levels, 2x30pin, 0.8 mm pitch)
End-Device Certified Regulatory and network certifications planned for Europe only
Data Service Starter SIM includes:
- 100K data points on AT&T M2X service,
- 200 SMS messages,
- good for 60 days from activation
Data Interface N/A in Host mode

Dimensions (mm) 79.5mm x 30 mm
Warranty 1 year
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2.2 LTE IoT System Board Block Diagram
Figure 2 – LTE IoT System Board – Block Diagram

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2.3 Location of Key Components
Figure 3 – LTE IoT System Board – Feature Identification
Figure 4 – Global LTE Cat.4 IoT System Board

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3 LTE System Board Functional Description
The following sections describe the key functional blocks on the AT&T LTE IoT System Board
3.1 LTE Modem Module (WNC M18QWG)

The M18QWG is a SoC modem module from Wistron NeWeb Corporation (WNC) that provides
Cat.4 LTE cellular wireless connectivity plus GNSS location tracking, as well as a full-featured
application processor subsystem with peripheral interfaces and functions uniquely designed to
address the power/performance/cost constraints of IoT and M2M applications.
The quad-core ARM Cortex A7 applications processor on this module is based on Qualcomm’s
MDM9207 architecture and offers (OFDMA-related) software based signal processing capabilities
that significantly exceeds the efficiency of traditional ARM based communications processors.
Host mode: The WNC module will normally operate in “host mode”, where one of the ARM
Cortex A7 cores in the on-module Qualcomm MDM device is reserved for use as the system
processor for user applications. (The other three A7 cores are dedicated to the modem functions).
Modem mode: WNC module operation in “slave mode” (as a peripheral to an external processor
interfaced to the WNC module via USB interface) is not currently supported
The M18QWG also provides system peripheral interfaces and library support for these,
(eg. USB 2.0, I2C, SPI, SGMII, PCM, HSIC, UIM, UART*, SDIO*)
Refer to the next section pinout listing of the 60 pin Expansion Connector (Samtec ERF8) for
detail regarding the M18QWG module I/O that is accessible to the User
Documentation for the M18Q2 series WNC North America module that shares similar functionality
is available at the FCC certification website https://fccid.io/NKRM18Q2
Figure 5 – Internal view of the similar WNC M18Q2 series module
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Figure 6 – Use Cases for Avnet LTE IoT Boards
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3.2 Expansion Connector
The peripheral interfaces of the WNC M18QWG module are made available to the developer for
custom system design via the board’s 60 pin Expansion Connector.
This is interface is implemented using a 2x30 pin, 0.8mm pitch, Samtec ERF8 series connector,
providing a robust, space-efficient and economical stacking solution that is especially attractive for
cases where small overall physical size of the final product is vital.
Figure 7 – 3D View of Samtec ERF8 / ERM8 Connector Pair
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The matching Samtec ERM8 connector that is fitted to the custom end product PCB, is made
available in three different stacking heights, to better accommodate height clearance requirements
of your custom hardware. These offer 7mm, 10mm or 14mm overall clearance between the boards
Manuf. Avnet P/N Description

Samtec ASP⁃197278⁃01 ERM8 series connector to match ERF8 socket
(7 mm mated connector height)
Figure 8 – Expansion Connector Polarization
Figure 9 – Expansion Connector Board Stack Profile-View
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Table 2 – J1 Expansion Connector Pinout (Inner Row)
J1 PCB Signal WNC PU WNC WNC
Description
pin Name pin /PD Modem Mode Host Mode
1 VIN DC Input Voltage (5V) - - -
9 UART1_RX Receive for WNC UART1 82 PD UART1_RX UART1_RX
11 UART1_TX Transmit for WNC UART1 83 PD UART1_TX UART1_TX
13 UART2_RX Receive for WNC UART2 106 PD UART2_RX UART2_RX
15 UART2_TX Transmit for WNC UART2 107 PD UART2_TX UART2_TX
17 USB_D- USB Data Negative 88 USB_DN USB_DN
19 USB_D+ USB Data Positive 86 USB_DP USB_DP
21 GND GND - - -
23 SGMII_MDC SGMII Management 120 - SGMII_MDC
data clock
25 GND GND - - -
27 SDC1_CLK SDC1 Clock 124 - SDC1_CLK
29 SDC1_CMD SDC1 Command 123 - SDC1_CMD
31 SPI1_MOSI SPI1 MOSI / SDC1_DATA3 125 PD SPI1_MOSI SPI1_MOSI
33 GND GND - - -
35 SPI1_MISO SPI1 MISO / SDC1_DATA2 126 PD SPI1_MISO SPI1_MISO
37 SPI2_MOSI SPI2 MOSI 62 PD - SPI2_MOSI
39 SPI2_MISO SPI2 MISO 63 PD - SPI2_MISO
41 GND GND - - -
43 SGMII_RX_M SGMII receive – minus 59 - SGMII_RX_M
45 SGMII_RX_P SGMII receive – plus 58 - SGMII_RX_P
47 SGMII_TX_M SGMII transmit – minus 57 - SGMII_TX_M
49 SGMII_TX_P SGMII transmit – plus 56 - SGMII_TX_P
51 GND GND - - -
53 PCM_CLK PCM Clock 49 PD PCM_CLK/GPIO49 PCM_CLK/GPIO49
55 PCM_DOUT PCM Data Out 48 PD PCM_DOUT/GPIO48 PCM_DOUT/GPIO48
57 PCM_DIN PCM Data In 47 PD PCM_DIN/GPIO47 PCM_DIN/GPIO47
59 PCM_SYNC PCM Sync 46 PD PCM_SYNC/GPIO46 PCM_SYNC/GPIO46
PD: Pull-Down
PU: Pull-Up
NP: Non-Pull
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Table 3 – J1 Expansion Connector Pinout (Outer Row)
J1 WNC PU WNC WNC
Signal Name Description
pin pin /PD Modem Mode Host Mode
2 REG_EN 3V8 Regulator Enable - PD - -
4 ADC_H ADC ext. input (to JP2) 122 PD ADC (via JP2) ADC (via JP2)
6 UART1_CTS CTS for WNC UART1 80 PD UART1_CTS UART1_CTS
8 UART1_RTS RTS for WNC UART1 81 PD UART1_RTS UART1_RTS
10 GPIO02 GPIO02 53 PD GPIO02 GPIO02
16 GND GND - - -
22 EPHY_RST_N EPHY_RST_N 103 PD - EPHY_RST_N
28 I2C_SCL I2C_SCL 61 PD I2C_SCL I2C_SCL
30 I2C_SDA I2C_SDA 60 PD I2C_SDA I2C_SDA
32 GPIO93 GPIO93 (output only) 93 NP GPIO93 GPIO93
34 GND GND - - -
36 GND GND - - -
38 SGMII_MDIO SGMII MDIO 121 - SGMII_MDIO
40 SPI1_EN SPI1 Enable / SDC1_DATA1 127 PD SPI1_EN SPI1_EN
42 SPI1_CLK SPI1 Clock / SDC1_DATA0 128 PD SPI1_CLK SPI1_CLK
44 GND GND - - -
48 GPIO07 GPIO07 131 PU GPIO07 GPIO07
50 EPHY_INT_N EPHY_INT_N 132 PD GPIO08 EPHY_INT_N
/ GPIO08
52 WAKEUP_OUT WAKEUP_OUT 143 PD WAKEUP_OUT WAKEUP_OUT
54 WAKEUP_IN WAKEUP_IN 144 PD WAKEUP_IN WAKEUP_IN
56 RESET_N RESET_N 145 PD RESET_N RESET_N
58 1V8_VREF WNC 1.8V LDO Output 146 VREF VREF
60 1V8_VREF WNC 1.8V LDO Output 146 VREF VREF
PD: Pull-Down
PU: Pull-Up
NP: Non-Pull
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Figure 10 – Expansion Connector Pin Numbering
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3.3 2x6 Pin Peripheral Connector
The 2x6 Pin Peripheral Connector is compatible with a subset of Pmod™ peripheral boards from
Digilent, Maxim, Measurement Specialties (TE Connectivity) and others.
The pinout of this 2x6 pin right-angle socket connector is derived from the I/O signal assignments
defined in the Digilent Pmod™ Interface Specification for SPI and I2C serial interfaces.
Note however, that dual-row I2C Pmod peripheral boards in many cases may not be fitted to this
board, as their duplicate SCL and SDA pins are not accommodated by the combo SPI plus I2C
interface pinout assignments implemented on the LTE System board.
Table 4 – 2x6 Pmod Peripheral Connector Pinout

Pmod Pmod
Function Signal Name Function Signal Name
Pin# Pin#
1 SPI_SS SPI1_EN_3V3 7 SPI_INT GPIO93_3V3
2 SPI_MOSI SPI1_MOSI_3V3 8 RESET GPIO95_3V3
3 SPI_MISO SPI1_MISO_3V3 9 I2C_SCL I2C_SCL_3V3
4 SPI_SCK SPI1_CLK_3V3 10 I2C_SDA I2C_SDA_3V3
5 GND GND 11 GND GND
6 3V3 3V3 12 3V3 3V3
Figure 11 – 2x6 Peripheral Connector Board Edge-View
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3.4 WNC Module Interfaces
3.4.1 SIM Interface (3FF Micro-SIM Connector)
The UIM (User Identity Module) interface is implemented with a Micro-SIM connector that
interfaces a removable 3FF sized AT&T SIM card to the WNC module.
- This SIM interface includes the necessary ESD protection devices
- It is powered from the WNC module and will auto set to 1.8V or 3.0V upon SIM negotiation.
The UIM_DETECT input pin of the M18QWG module is driven from the UIM connector
circuit:
- If SIM card is present, UIM_DETECT = High (1.8V / 3.0V)
- If SIM card is absent , UIM_DETECT = Low (GND)
Table 5 – SIM Card Interface Connections

WNC WNC Module WNC I/O Avnet SOM I/O Voltage Signal
Pin # Pin Name Direction Signal Name Levels Description
133 UIM_VCC AO VCC_UIM_SIM 1.8V / 3.0V SIM card power
134 UIM_DATA DI/DO UIM_SIM_IO 1.8V / 3.0V SIM card data
135 UIM_CLK DO UIM_SIM_CLK 1.8V / 3.0V SIM card clock
136 UIM_RESET DO UIM_SIM_RST 1.8V / 3.0V SIM card reset
136 UIM_DETECT DI/DO UIM_SIM_DETECT 1.8V / 3.0V SIM card detect
Notes:
- Power to the System board must be turned-off when removing or inserting the SIM card!
- The SIM card connector is not spring-loaded. To remove the SIM:
Turn the board upside-down. Eject the SIM by pushing from inside, outward to board-edge
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3.4.2 USB Interface
The M18QWG module supports USB 2.0 high-speed protocol, it’s USB I/O lines complying
with the USB 2.0 electrical specification.
Table 6 – WNC USB Interface Connections

WNC WNC Module WNC I/O Avnet SOM
Description
Pin # Pin Name Direction Signal Name
86 USB_DP DI/DO USB_D+ USB 2.0 Data Positive
87 USB Detect DI GPIO87 USB Detect
88 USB_DN DI/DO USB_D- USB 2.0 Data Negative
The USB electrical interface includes ESD protection and is accessible via either:
 the MicroUSB connector, or

 the 60-pin Expansion connector
The USB interface on the WNC module’s Qualcomm MDM9207 series quad-core processor
implements a “USB Compound Device” (Qualcomm-patented) with virtual USB hub enabling
multiple logical devices to enumerate over single physical USB interface.
When the LTE System board is first connected to the developer’s computer, it enumerates as
this USB peripheral device, implementing a total of 9 logical interfaces as shown in the
Windows screenshot on the next page…
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Figure 12 – USB Interface Drivers Enumerate on Windows Host Computer
Table 7 – USB Logical Interfaces Reported by Windows Device Manager

Device this Windows
# Description Comments
Enumerates as Device Drivers
1 WNC M18Q2 USB qcusbfilter.sys,
Composite Device usbqccgp.sys
2 CDC ECM N/A N/A Installs on Linux host,
not Windows
3 WNC M18Q2 COM port qcserv.sys Serial over USB
HS-USB Diagnostics
4 WNC Composite Android device WdfCoInstaller01009.sys, Android Debug Bridge
ADB Interface WinUSBCoInstaller2.sys,
winusb.sys,
5 WNC M18Q2 COM port qcserv.sys, modem.sys Serial over USB, AT

HS-USB Android Modem (modem) Command interface
6 WNC M18Q2 COM port qcserv.sys Serial over USB,
HS-USB NMEA GPS interface
7 WNC M18Q2 Network adaptor qcusbwwan.sys Ethernet over USB
HS-USB Ethernet Adaptor for HS data transfer
8 USB Mass Storage Device Removable disk usbstor.sys Virtual removable drive
9 Linux File-Stor Gadget Disk drive disk.sys, iaStorF.sys, Virtual disk drive
USB Device partmgr.sys
The M18QWG module supports 3GPP standard AT commands and proprietary AT commands
For Linux based user software applications, the SDK supports API access via the MAL Manager
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3.4.3 UART1 Interface
The WNC module firmware limits UART1 to a predefined system function specifically for:
“High Speed Data Transfer”
WNC UART1 modem interface as implemented via the USB Compound Device, is available through either:
 the MicroUSB connector, or

 the 60-pin Expansion connector
As tabled on the previous page, additional UARTs (in service of the other processor cores) also
communicate over the same USB interface
3.4.4 UART2 – Software Debug UART Interface (3-pin header)
WNC UART2 is limited by the module firmware to performing the predefined system function of:
“Software Debug UART”
The I/O levels of this UART are level-shifted, with it’s TX, RX and GND signals made available on a
3-pin header (J9) to facilitate external connection to a 3 rd-party USB-to-Serial debug cable
Table 8 – Software Debug UART Header (J9)

J9 Pin Signal Name Description
1 UART2_TX_3V3 Level-shifted WNC UART2_TX output
2 UART2_RX_3V3 Level-shifted WNC UART2_RX input
3 GND Ground
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3.4.5 Voltage Level Translation (1.8V / 3.3V)
SPI1 and UART2 interfaces plus two GPIOs (GPIO93 and GPIO95) from the WNC module are
level-shifted to 3.3V levels by Fairchild FXLA108BQX octal bi-directional level-translator device
In addition, the I2C peripheral interface bus from the WNC module is also level-shifted, using
an FXMA2102L8X 2-bit level-translator that is compatible for use with open-collector outputs
The level-shifted 3.3V signals are routed to the following connectors:
 the Pmod-compatible 2x6 peripheral connector (J8) and

 the Software Debug UART 3-pin header connector (J9)
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3.4.6 ADC / Ambient Light Sensor (JP2)
A single ADC input is provided on the WNC module.
 This inputs to a 16 bit convertor, sampled at 2.4MHz for an ENOB of 15 bits

 Analog Input Bandwidth is 100 kHz (typical)
 The ADC’s input range is 0.1V to 1.7V
A shorting link across jumper JP2 connects one of the following sources to this ADC input:
Table 9 – ADC Input Source Selector (JP2)

JP2 Pins Signal Source for ADC Input
1 & 2 (default) Ambient Light Sensor output (U3)
2&3 Expansion Connector (J1 pin 4)
(ie. driven by an external circuit)
Note! Two issues should be noted that limit the utility of the ADC input on the initial production boards:
a) ADC input source selection via JP2 is not possible unless the R50 “default” resistor is removed
b) The ADC’s input voltage limit could be exceeded if the Ambient Light Sensor is exposed to an
excessively bright light source, resulting in potential damage to the module. To prevent this, it is
recommended that light-levels must be restricted using some form of optical filter placed over the
U3 light sensor (see U3 location below)
Figure 13 – Board Detail Showing Light Sensor (U3)

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3.4.7 3D Accelerometer Sensor (LIS2DW12)
The LIS2DW12 is a 2017-released, ultra low-power, MEMS 3-axis smart accelerometer from
ST Micro. It has 16-bit output and can be configured (with 5 settings in either mode) to prioritize:
 ultra-low power consumption (< 1 µA @ ODR = 12.5 Hz), or

 very low-noise performance (down to 90 µg/√Hz)
Other features include:

 Selectable acceleration full-scale range of ±2/±4/±8/±16 g
 32-level embedded FIFO (for measurement buffering)
 Thermal stability over the full -40 to +85 °C industrial temperature range
 Embedded temperature sensor
 1.8V operation and I/O levels
 50 nA power-down mode
 Dedicated internal engine for motion
and acceleration processing:
o Free-fall wakeup
o 6D/4D orientation
o Tap and double-tap recognition
o Activity/inactivity recognition
o Portrait/landscape detection
The LIS2DW12 is used as a slave device (address=0011001 b7) on the WNC module’s I2C
peripheral bus. The SA0 input of the LIS2DW12 device is tied high, but this signal is pinned-
out to test-point SA0 to facilitate potential modification of (LSB) of the device I2C address
Table 10 – LIS2DW12 Interrupt Outputs

LIS2DW12 Pin Name WNC Pin Name Isolating Resistor
INT1 GPIO06 R48
INT2 GPIO07 R49
Both interrupt outputs are by default connected to the WNC module (GPIO06 and GPIO07)
If one or both of these WNC GPIOs are required for a different purpose, they may be
disconnected from the LIS2DW12 device by removing resistors R48 and R49
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3.4.8 Pushbutton Switches (Reset, User, Boot)
Three pushbutton switches connected to inputs on the WNC module, are mounted on the most
mechanically secure section of the board (ie. pressing down on the 60-way expansion connector)
Table 11 – Pushbutton Switch Functions

Switch # Name Switch Function How Activated
SW1 RESET WNC module Reset input Press and hold for > 3 seconds to Reset
SW2 USER User-defined trigger input User defined function, forces a logic Low on GPIO98
SW3 BOOT Force USB Boot Press + hold during reset, forces reprogramming of
firmware from USB (Note! This is an advanced
function that requires use of WNC_Dloader software)
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3.4.9 LED Status Indicators (Power, WWAN, User)
Three LEDs are visible on the LTE System board, their functions are tabled below:
Table 12 – LED Indicator Functions

LED # Name LED Function How Activated
LED1 POWER 3V8 Power Good Indicator Illuminates if board is powered
LED2 WWAN Network Connection Status Controlled by User software:
Indicates valid network connection
LED3 USER User defined RGB output Controlled by User software:
User defined color and sequence
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3.4.10 PCM / I2S Digital Audio Interface
PCM and I2S share the same four pins on the M18QWG module.
ie. The Digital Audio interface pins can be configured for PCM or I2S functionality.
These four pins can alternatively serve as user-defined GPIO, see table below…
Access to these signals is via the 60-pin Expansion Connector
Note: Software support for the Digital Audio Interface is not currentltly included in the SDK
Figure 14 – CODEC Interface Using PCM or I2S
Table 13 – PCM / I2S Digital Audio Interface Pins

PCM mode I2S mode WNC GPIO Pin
PCM_SYNC I2S_WS GPIO46
PCM_DIN I2S_DATA0 GPIO47
PCM_DOUT I2S_DATA1 GPIO48
PCM_CLK I2S_SCK GPIO49
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3.4.11 Ethernet SGMII Interface
An SGMII interfaced Ethernet MAC is integrated within the WNC module.

This has the following key features
 IEEE 802.3 compliance

 Full duplex at 1 Gbps
 Half/full duplex for 10/100 Mbps
 Supports VLAN tagging
 Supports IEEE 1588, Precision Time Protocol (PTP)
 Can be used connected to an external Ethernet PHY such as AR8033,
or to an external switch
Layout recommendations:
 Differential impedance:100 Ω
 Space to other signals: > 3x line width
 Lane-to-lane space: > 3x line width
 Intra-lane mismatch: < 0.7 mm
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3.4.12 User GPIO
Eighteen of the signals routed from WNC module to the Expansion Connector (J1) can operate
as GPIO serviced by the User Application software (see comments regarding use):
Table 14 – GPIO Signals Available on Expansion Connector

GPIO J1 Host Mode Function PU
Comments
Name Pin # / Also Connects To… /PD
GPIO02 10 PD
GPIO03 12 PD
GPIO04 14 PD
GPIO06 46 LIS2DW12: INT1 (*Note1) PD To use as GPIO, disable INT1
GPIO07 48 LIS2DW12: INT2 (*Note1) PU To use as GPIO, disable INT2
GPIO08 50 EPHY_INT_N PD Available as GPIO if SGMII not used
GPIO46 59 PCM Sync (*Note2) PD Level-shifted on LTE IOT Carrier board
GPIO47 57 PCM Data In (*Note2) PD Level-shifted on LTE IOT Carrier board
GPIO48 55 PCM Data Out (*Note2) PD Level-shifted on LTE IOT Carrier board
GPIO49 53 PCM Clock (*Note2) PD Level-shifted on LTE IOT Carrier board
GPIO93 32 PMOD: J8 pin 7 (*Note1) NP Level-shifted on Pmod Interface
GPIO94 20 PD
GPIO95 18 PMOD: J8 pin 8 (*Note1) PD Level-shifted on Pmod Interface
GPIO96 24 PD
GPIO97 26 PD
GPIO120 23 SGMII_MDC (*Note3) PD Check WNC firmware support
GPIO123 27 SDC1_CMD (*Note3) PD Check WNC firmware support
GPIO124 29 SDC1_CLK (*Note3) NP Check WNC firmware support
*Note1 Take care to avoid contention if GPIO shared with other devices or interfaces
*Note2 PCM Digital Audio pins are configured as GPIO in current WNC Host mode firmware
*Note3 Check GPIO 120, 123, 124 support in the version of WNC firmware used
PU = Internal Pull-Up resistor, PD = Internal Pull-Down resistor, NP = Output Only
Table 15 – GPIO Signals Assigned Local Functions

Signal J1 Assigned Function
Comments
Name Pin # On Avnet Board
GPIO92 n/a RGB LED: Red User controlled RGB LED (Red)
GPIO98 n/a User P/B Switch User controlled Pushbutton Switch
GPIO101 n/a RGB LED: Green User controlled RGB LED (Green)
GPIO102 n/a RGB LED: Blue User controlled RGB LED (Blue)
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3.5 Power Regulation
Table 16 – Summary of LTE System Board Voltages

Voltage Rail Voltage Current max (A)
VIN 5.0V (nominal) 1.8 A (MicroUSB)
4.0 A (Exp. Connector)
3V8 (VCC) 3.8V 3.0 A
1V8_VREF (VREF) 1.8V 0.1 A
VCC_UIM_SIM 1.8V / 3.3V 0.15 A
3V3 3.3V 0.3 A
3.5.1 VIN
Unregulated DC input power (in range of 4.5V to 16V) can be supplied to the LTE System
board via one of three different input interfaces:
 the “PWR IN” MicroUSB connector (J6)

 the 60-pin Expansion Connector (J1)
 the 2-pin VIN and GND aux connector (J10, unpopulated)
In the IoT Starter Kit, the provided 5V 2.5A AC/DC power adaptor applies power to the LTE
System board via the “PWR IN” MicroUSB (J6) connector
The input supply voltage can be measured by placing voltmeter test leads across the
unpopulated DC aux input connector pads (J10)
3.5.2 3V8 (VCC)

3.8V @ 3 A max, An onboard ON Semi NCP3170 buck switching regulator supplies the WNC
module’s VCC input requirement. Regulators on the WNC module then convert this voltage
down to the lower core voltages required
The REG_EN regulator enable input:

 is pulled high following power-up via an RC delay circuit (enables the 3V8 output)
 can be pulled low from the 60-pin Expansion Connector (to disable the 3V8 output)
Power Good status of the 3V8 output supply rail can be verified in two places
 LED1 - illuminates green when the circuit is correctly powered and REG_EN is high
 PG test point - this should be high (when circuit is powered and REG_EN = high)
An unpopulated 2-pin header site (JP1) is provided for 3V8 current measurement.
To use this feature, the following board modification is required:
 Zero-ohm resistor R47 must be removed
 A 2-pin header connector JP1 must be added
 The meter test leads must be placed across the pins of JP1
 After completion of current measurements, a shorting link (JPR1) must be fitted
across these JP1 header pins
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The 3V8 module supply is filtered per WNC recommendations using the following circuit
3.5.3 1V8_VREF (VREF)

1.8V @ 100 mA max. Supplied by the VREF pin of the WNC module.
This provides 1.8V power to the following circuits:
 The VREFA input of the 1.8V/3.3V level-shifter devices (U9 and U10)
 The LIS2DW12 accelerometer
 The LNA in the GNSS/GPS antenna circuit
 Some discrete pull-up resistors
3.5.4 VCC_UIM_SIM (UIM_VCC)

1.8V or 3.0V @ 150mA max. Supplied by the UIM_VCC output pin of the WNC module
This voltage is auto set on SIM negotiation and provides 1.8V or 3.3V power to:
 The “User Identity Module”, ie. the removable SIM Card.
3.5.5 3V3
3.3V @ 150 mA max. Supplied by the onboard On Semi NCP114 LDO regulator.
This supplies 3.3V power to the following circuits:
 The VREFB input of the 1.8V/3.3V level-shifter devices (U9 and U10)
 The Pmod Interface (J8)
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3.7 WNC Module Power Control and State Interfaces
The following 6 signals fall in this category:
Table 17 – Control and State Signals

Signal Name Connected to I/O Function in this Circuit
RESET J1 pin 56 IO Allows expansion board to reset the WNC module
WAKEUP_IN J1 pin 54 I Allows expansion board to wake-up WNC module
WAKEUP_OUT J1 pin 52 O WNC module wake-up output to expansion board
REG_EN J1 pin 2 I 3V8 Regulator Enable
POWER_ON PWR testpoint I Unused, but available at “PWR” test-point
WWAN_STATE WWAN LED O Drives network status WWAN LED (Amber color)
Under program control from the User application
RESET
The RESET signal on the 60-pin Expansion Connector may be used as an input or output. This
functions in parallel with the onboard SW1 pushbutton switch. The WNC module is reset by a logic
low on this signal for 3 seconds or longer
WAKEUP_IN and WAKEUP_OUT
For power-sensitive applications, this mechanism allows the modem and an external host to enter
low power states whenever possible, with the other side then waking it when required.
If the modem receives data while the host is in low power state, then it must wake-up the host.
If the host needs to transmit data while the modem is in low power state, then the host must be
able to wake-up the modem.
The interface consists of two signals:

WAKEUP_IN is driven by an external host and received by the modem
WAKEUP_OUT is driven by the modem and received by the host.
Each side can wake the other side by toggling it’s wakeup signal high, or
allowing the other side to go to sleep when not needed by toggling wakeup low.
Table 18 – WAKEUP_IN and WAKEUP_OUT

Function Driven by Signal Name
WAKEUP_IN = Low Host Host allows Modem to sleep
WAKEUP_IN = High Host Host requires the Modem, or this an ACK
response to a WakeUp from the Modem
WAKEUP_OUT = Low Modem Modem allows the Host to sleep
WAKEUP_OUT = High Modem Modem requires the Host, or this an ACK
response to a WakeUp from the Host
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REG_EN and POWER_ON
REG_EN controls the main 3V8 regulator and is pulled high (enabled) following power-up via an
onboard RC delay circuit. This signal is also available on the 60-pin Expansion Connector for
external ON/OFF control of the onboard 3V8 and 3V3 regulators. This allows system power to be
controlled by eg. a low-power MCU on the User’s custom hardware
Figure 15 – Sleep and Power Control of WNC Module
POWER_ON is the power control input to the WNC module. This is made available on a test-point
(“PWR”) but is otherwise unused in this design. (Not available on the 60-pin Expansion Connector)
Note: In the event the User application also needs control of the POWER_ON input, this requires
rework of the LTE System board as R11 will need to be removed
WWAN_STATE
This signal drives the WWAN LED (Amber color) and is normally used to indicate network status,
but is control from the User application so can be repurposed if necessary
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3.8 Antennas
3.8.1 LTE Antennas (Primary, Diversity)
This IoT Starter Kit ships with it’s three antennas implemented on two FPC antenna
assemblies (see 2nd option highlighted in bold type below)
Avnet’s antenna partner Pulse provide three different implementation options using FPC type
antennas, for maximum flexibility in achieving specific end-product form-factors
Table 19 – FPC Antenna Options from Pulse

Manuf. Part Number Description Antenna Circuits
Pulse W6113B0100 FPC combo 3-in-1 antenna LTE + GPS + LTE
Pulse W3906B0100 FPC dual antenna LTE + GPS
W3907B0100 FPC single antenna LTE
Pulse W3907B0100 2x FPC single antennas LTE, LTE
W3908B0100 1x FPC GPS antenna GPS
Features of these Pulse FPC antennas include the following:
 2G / 3G / 4G MIMO
 Global LTE bands: B1-B23, B25-B29, B33-B42 (N.America, Europe, Asia incl.Japan)
 Guaranteed Port-to-Port isolation
 Foldable for tight spaces
 2.9 dBi gain for LTE antennas
 0.3 or 0.8 dBi dBi gain for GNSS antenna
Figure 16 – Detail of U.FL Antenna Connectors

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3.8.2 GPS Antenna
GPS and adaptive A-GPS are supported by the WNC module
The GNSS antenna circuit is made up of the following circuitry:
 SAW filters 1 and 2 : Murata SAFFB1G56KB0F0AR15

 Low Noise Amplifier: Infineon BGA824N6
The LNA device is enabled under firmware control, by GPIO05 on the WNC module
Figure 17 – GPS Antenna Circuit Diagram
The GPS antenna section of the LTE System board schematic is detailed on the next page…
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4 Specifications and Ratings
4.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
Table 20 – Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter Min Typ Max Unit
VIN (DC Supply Voltage) 4.5 5.0 16 Volts
MicroUSB connector VIN rating @5V 1.8 A
Expansion connector VIN rating @5V 4.5 A
3V8 Voltage Regulator rating 3.0 A
3V3 Voltage Regulator rating 300 mA
4.2 Recommended Electrical Operating Conditions

Table 21 – Recommended Electrical Operating Conditions
V_High on WNC Digital I/O 1.7 1.8 1.9 Volts
Voltage on WNC ADC Input 0 1.7 Volts
4.3 Power Consumption

Typical power consumption @ Vcc = 3.8V
(Note! WNC module only consumption, from WNC M18QWG specifications)
Table 22 – Power Consumption

Parameter Test Condition Typ Unit
Airplane mode Module only (no other device) 0.86 mA
LTE Standby mode lowest power DRX=2.56 sec, BW=10MHz 1.01 mA
consumption (Band 8)
LTE Standby mode highest power DRX=2.56 sec, BW=10MHz 1.22 mA
LTE Working mode lowest power BW=20MHz, PTX =23dbm, DL=145Mbps 400 mA
LTE Working mode highest power BW=20MHz, PTX =23dbm, DL=145Mbps 800 mA
WCDMA standby mode lowest DRX=2.56 sec 0.98 mA
power consumption (Band 8)
WCDMA standby mode highest DRX=2.56 sec 1.06 mA
WCDMA Working mode lowest HSPA+ DL=21 Mbps, PTX =23 dBm 389 mA
WCDMA Working mode highest HSPA+ DL=21 Mbps, PTX =23 dBm 433 mA
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GSM standby mode lowest DRX=1.18 sec 1.12 mA
power consumption (GSM850)
GSM standby mode highest DRX=1.18 sec 1.18 mA
GSM Working mode lowest GPRS 1 down 4 up, TX Power=33dbm 751 mA
GSM Working mode lowest GPRS 1 down 4 up, TX Power=33dbm 913 mA
Powering On Consumption Power consumption peak when module 780 mA
is powering up
Power Off Consumption Power when module is powered off 10 uA
4.4 RF Characteristics
Table 23 – TX Power and RX Sensitivity

Parameter Typical Unit
TX Power (LTE) 23.0 dBm
TX Power (WCDMA) 23.5 dBm
TX Power (GSM) 32.5 / 29.5 dBm
RX Sensitivity (LTE) -99 to -102 dBm
RX Sensitivity (WCDMA) -108.5 to -110 dBm
RX Sensitivity (GSM) -107 to -109 dBm
4.5 Networking and Carrier
Table 24 – Networking and Carrier Characteristics (Europe Operation)

Parameter Characteristics Notes
Carrier and Technology 4G LTE Cat.4
WCDMA
GSM
Supported Bands: LTE Cat.4 B1/3/7/8/20/28/38/40 3GPP release 10
(no Carrier Aggregation)
Supported Bands: WCDMA B1/8 3GPP release 8
Supported Bands: GSM E-GSM 900, DCS 1800
VoLTE (Voice over LTE) Yes
Security (See White Paper 1Q18)
Data Rates (LTE Cat.4) 150/50 Mbps for DL/UL
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4.6 GNSS Receiver Performance
Table 25 – GNSS receiver performance

Test Items Parameter Typ Unit
Cold start TTFF @ -130 dBm 38 Seconds
Hot start TTFF @ -130 dBm 2 Seconds
CEP-50 Accuracy Open sky with -130 dBm input <3 Meters
Cold start sensitivity Acquire First with Signal level -146 dBm
Tracking sensitivity (GPS) Detect an in-view satellite -162 dBm
50% of the time
4.7 Environmental
Table 26 – Environmental Characteristics

Humidity Range* %
Storage Temperature -40 +85 ºC
Operating Temperature**
- LTE System Board Functional -25 +60 ºC
- WNC Module Functional -25 +75
- WNC Module 3GPP Compliant -20 +60
* Non-condensing, relative humidity
** Thermal spec for push-button switches is -40 to +60C
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4.8 Mechanical
Table 27 – Mechanical Characteristics

Parameter Characteristics
LTE System board PCBA dimensions 29.5 mm × 30 mm × 10 mm (typ.)
Figure 18 – Mechanical Details (1 of 2)

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5 Certifications
5.1 RoHS Compliance

The AES-ATT-M18QWG-M1-G module is lead-free and RoHS compliant.
5.2 Regulatory and Network Certifications

End-device certification testing has been completed and test reports submitted for CE-RED Approval. The
scope of this CE-RED certification covers the Global LTE Starter Kit using the specified Pulse antennas
and power supply that ships in this kit.
5.2.1 Certification Documents
Certification-CE_RE_Directive_Examination_Certificate_AES-ATT-M18QWG-SK-G
Certification-CE_DoC_AES-ATT-M18QWG-SK-G
5.2.2 CE-RED: EMC Testing

Additional EMC testing will be required when this module is:
a) fitted to an additional PCB assembly, and/or
b) the external power supply is changed
5.2.3 CE-RED: Radio Testing

CE certification testing of this kit was conducted with the LTE SOM board fitted with the Pulse
antennas tabled below. Use of different antennas will require additional certification testing!
Table 28 – Certified Pulse Antennas

Manuf. Part Number Description Antenna Circuits
5.2.4 Electrical Safety Certification

Due to the small form-factor of the LTE SOM board, the details below are provided in this
Hardware User Guide to fulfil the regulatory requirement to display the CE mark, brand name,
model number and electrical rating
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6 Shipping, Handling and Storage
6.1 Shipping
Bulk orders of AES-ATT-M18QWG-M1-G LTE System boards are delivered in trays of TBD units.
6.2 Handling
 The AES-ATT-M18QWG-M1-G LTE System board contains sensitive electronic circuitry that
requires proper ESD protection when handling. Failure to follow these ESD procedures may
result in permanent damage to the module.
 The module should not be subjected to excessive mechanical shock.
6.3 Storage
 Per J-STD-033, the shelf life of devices in a Moisture Barrier Bag is:
12 months at <40ºC and <90% room humidity (RH).
 Do not store in salty air or an environment where there is a high concentration of corrosive gas,
such as Cl2, H2S, NH3, SO2, or NOX.
 Do not store in direct sunlight.
7 Safety Recommendations
Be sure the use of this product is authorised for use in the country and environment where is operated.
The use of this product may be hazardous and must be avoided in areas:
 Where it can interfere with other electronic devices, eg in hospitals, airports and aircraft
 Where there is a risk of explosion such as gasoline stations and oil refineries
It is the responsibility of the user to comply with their country’s regulations and environmental regulations.
Do not disassemble the product; any mark of tampering will compromise the warranty’s validity.
It is recommended the instructions in this hardware user guide be followed for correct wiring of the product.
The product must be supplied with a reliable voltage source, and wiring must conform to the security and
fire-prevention regulations.
This product must be handled with care; avoid contact the possibility of electrostatic discharge which may
damage the product. Same caution must be taken regarding the UIM card; carefully check the instructions
for its use. Do not insert or remove the UIM when the product is in power-saving mode.
The system integrator is responsible for the functioning of the final product. Care must be taken with the
circuitry external to the module as well as for project or installation issues—there may be a risk of disturbing
the cellular network or external devices or of having an impact on device security. If you have any doubts,
please refer to the technical documentation and the relevant regulations in force.
Every module must be equipped with a proper antenna of the specified characteristics. The antenna must
be installed with care in order to avoid any interference with other electronic devices.
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8 Ordering Information
Table 29 – Ordering Information
Part Number Description MSRP
AES-ATT-M18QWG-SK-G AT&T LTE Cat.4 IoT Starter Kit $139.00
AES-ATT-M18QWG-M1-G AT&T LTE Cat.4 IoT System Board $99.00
8.1 LTE System Board Accessories
8.1.1 Expansion Connector Options for Custom User Board

System Designers have a choice of three different stack heights, for overall inter-board
clearances of 7mm, 10mm or 14mm
Table 30 – Height options for Samtec ERM8 Expansion Connector

Manuf. Avnet Part Number Description MSRP
Samtec ASP⁃197278⁃01 ERM8 series matching connector $1.35
8.1.2 Pulse FPC Antenna Options

Pulse has providioned three different implementation options using FPC type antennas, for
maximum flexibility in achieving specific end-product form-factors
Table 31 – FPC Antenna Options from Pulse

Manuf. Part Number Description Antenna Circuits MSRP
Pulse W6113B0100 FPC combo 3-in-1 antenna LTE + GPS + LTE
Pulse W3907B0100 2x FPC single antennas LTE, LTE
W3908B0100 1x FPC GPS antenna GPS
The highlighted 2 nd option shows the antennas that ship in the IoT Starter Kit.
(This is the pair of antennas covered in the certification)
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Figure 19 – Pulse FPC Antenna Options
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9 Contact Information
For further details, contact your local Avnet representative or e-mail us at:
Table 32 – Contact Information

Region Email
General Global Kit Enquiries eval.kits@avnet.com
Europe Sales Enquiries ebvchips@ebv.com
10 Technical Support
Technical support for the Global LTE IoT Kit is available via online support forum pages.
These are located (on same website as the product documentation) at:
http://cloudconnectkits.org/forum
11 Disclaimer
Avnet assumes no liability for modifications that the owner chooses to make to their LTE IoT Starter Kit
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12 Appendix A – LTE IoT Breakout Carrier
The LTE IoT Breakout Carrier is an optional expansion board that facilitates system-level prototyping
using the Global LTE IoT Starter Kit
Via it’s Samtec ERM8 series 60-pin connector, a subset of the WNC LTE module’s peripheral interfaces
(signaling at 1.8V levels) are level-shifted to 3.3V levels and pinned-out to two Click Module sockets for
which over 300 different MikroElekronika Click peripheral modules are available for purchase from Avnet.
Features:
 Access to key peripheral interfaces of LTE System Module via 60 pin Samtec ERM8 series
connector (10mm mated connector height. 10mm standoffs required for mounting of LTE Board)
 Level-shifting of the WNC module signals to/from 1.8V / 3.3V levels
 Dual sockets for two MikroE Click peripheral modules (available from Avnet)
 Flexible system prototyping via a choice of over 425 Click peripheral modules
 External control of LTE System board power-down and sleep modes
 Additional level-shifted GPIO (or PCM Digital Audio) signals (four pins)
 Onboard 3.3V and 1.8V voltage regulators
Figure 20 – LTE IoT Breakout Carrier (plus Click Modules)
LTE IoT Breakout Carrier details and ordering info available at:
http://cloudconnectkits.org/product/lte-iot-breakout-carrier
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Hardware User Guide

Document Date: 02/10/2018

Document Author: Peter Fenn

Document Classification: Public

Document Distribution: Public

Prior Version History

- Provide a versatile prototyping- and production-ready (cost-optimized) platform for development

- Provide hardware expansion examples using:

1.2 Items Included in the Kit

Figure 1 – Global LTE IoT Starter Kit Contents

2.1 List of Features

2.1.1 LTE System Board

2.1.2 WNC M18QWG Global Module

2.1.3 Pulse Electronics LTE + GNSS Antennas

2.1.4 Expansion Interfaces for System-Level Prototyping

Data Interface N/A in Host mode

Figure 2 – LTE IoT System Board – Block Diagram

Figure 3 – LTE IoT System Board – Feature Identification

Figure 4 – Global LTE Cat.4 IoT System Board

3.1 LTE Modem Module (WNC M18QWG)

Figure 5 – Internal view of the similar WNC M18Q2 series module

Figure 7 – 3D View of Samtec ERF8 / ERM8 Connector Pair

Manuf. Avnet P/N Description

Figure 8 – Expansion Connector Polarization

Figure 9 – Expansion Connector Board Stack Profile-View

Table 4 – 2x6 Pmod Peripheral Connector Pinout

Figure 11 – 2x6 Peripheral Connector Board Edge-View

3.4.1 SIM Interface (3FF Micro-SIM Connector)

Table 5 – SIM Card Interface Connections

Table 6 – WNC USB Interface Connections

 the MicroUSB connector, or

Table 7 – USB Logical Interfaces Reported by Windows Device Manager

5 WNC M18Q2 COM port qcserv.sys, modem.sys Serial over USB, AT

 the MicroUSB connector, or

3.4.4 UART2 – Software Debug UART Interface (3-pin header)

Table 8 – Software Debug UART Header (J9)

The level-shifted 3.3V signals are routed to the following connectors:

 the Pmod-compatible 2x6 peripheral connector (J8) and

A single ADC input is provided on the WNC module.

 This inputs to a 16 bit convertor, sampled at 2.4MHz for an ENOB of 15 bits

Table 9 – ADC Input Source Selector (JP2)

Figure 13 – Board Detail Showing Light Sensor (U3)

 ultra-low power consumption (< 1 µA @ ODR = 12.5 Hz), or

Other features include:

Table 10 – LIS2DW12 Interrupt Outputs

Table 11 – Pushbutton Switch Functions

Table 12 – LED Indicator Functions

Access to these signals is via the 60-pin Expansion Connector

Figure 14 – CODEC Interface Using PCM or I2S

Table 13 – PCM / I2S Digital Audio Interface Pins

An SGMII interfaced Ethernet MAC is integrated within the WNC module.

 IEEE 802.3 compliance

Table 14 – GPIO Signals Available on Expansion Connector

Table 15 – GPIO Signals Assigned Local Functions

Table 16 – Summary of LTE System Board Voltages

 the “PWR IN” MicroUSB connector (J6)

3.5.2 3V8 (VCC)

The REG_EN regulator enable input:

3.5.3 1V8_VREF (VREF)

3.5.4 VCC_UIM_SIM (UIM_VCC)

 The “User Identity Module”, ie. the removable SIM Card.

The following 6 signals fall in this category: