Quectel BG77 A-GL TE-B Series User Manual
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- Page 1 BG77xA-GL TE-B User Guide LPWA Module Series Version: 1.1 Date: 2023-10-20 Status: Released...
- Page 2 LPWA Module Series At Quectel, our aim is to provide timely and comprehensive services to our customers. If you require any assistance, please contact our headquarters: Quectel Wireless Solutions Co., Ltd. Building 5, Shanghai Business Park Phase III (Area B), No.1016 Tianlin Road, Minhang District, Shanghai...
- Page 3 Except as otherwise set forth herein, nothing in this document shall be construed as conferring any rights to use any trademark, trade name or name, abbreviation, or counterfeit product thereof owned by Quectel or any third party in advertising, publicity, or other aspects.
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Page 4: Safety Information
Manufacturers of the terminal should notify users and operating personnel of the following safety information by incorporating these guidelines into all manuals of the product. Otherwise, Quectel assumes no liability for customers’ failure to comply with these precautions. -
Page 5: About The Document
LPWA Module Series About the Document Revision History Version Date Author Description Xin XIA/ 2023-03-15 Creation of the document Alan LAN Xin XIA/ 2023-03-29 First official release Alan LAN Updated the TE-B version and related 2023-10-18 Arvin WU information. BG77xA-GL_TE-B_User_Guide 4 / 22... -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
LPWA Module Series Contents Safety Information ............................3 About the Document ..........................4 Contents ..............................5 Table Index ..............................6 Figure Index ..............................7 Introduction ............................8 Product Overview ..........................9 2.1. Top and Bottom Views ....................... 9 2.2. Components & Interfaces Placement ..................11 2.3. - Page 7 LPWA Module Series Table Index Table 1: Components & Interfaces Information ..................12 Table 2: Key Features of TE-B ........................14 Table 3: Accessories List ..........................17 Table 4: Related Document ........................22 Table 5: Terms and Abbreviations ......................22 BG77xA-GL_TE-B_User_Guide 6 / 22...
- Page 8 LPWA Module Series Figure Index Figure 1: Top View ............................9 Figure 2: Bottom View ..........................10 Figure 3: Top Components & Interfaces Placement ...................11 Figure 4: Bottom Components & Interfaces Placement ................12 Figure 5: Functional Diagram of TE-B ....................... 15 Figure 6: TE-B Kit Accessories ........................
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Page 9: Introduction
This user guide describes the application details of BG77xA-GL TE-B, which is an assistant tool for engineers to develop applications and test basic functionalities of Quectel BG770A-GL, BG772A-GL and BG773A-GL. This document will take BG770A-GL TE-B as a representative to introduce BG77xA-GL TE-B. -
Page 10: Product Overview
LPWA Module Series Product Overview BG77xA-GL TE-B is a LPWA development board, which can be used alone to develop and debug applications. It communicates with infrastructures of mobile network operators through LPWA radio protocols in 3GPP Rel-13 and 3GPP Rel-14. 2.1. - Page 11 LPWA Module Series Figure 2: Bottom View BG77xA-GL_TE-B_User_Guide 10 / 22...
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Page 12: Components & Interfaces Placement
LPWA Module Series 2.2. Components & Interfaces Placement J0601 J0405 J0605 J0404 J0602 J0501 S0402 S0401 U0101 S0404 J0502 J0301 S0403 U0202 J0403 J0202 U0601 J0201 J0606 S0201 J0603 J0604 Figure 3: Top Components & Interfaces Placement BG77xA-GL_TE-B_User_Guide 11 / 22... - Page 13 LPWA Module Series U0306 U0305 U0301 C0220 C0216 U0304 U0302 U0303 U0201 Figure 4: Bottom Components & Interfaces Placement Table 1: Components & Interfaces Information Components/Interfaces RefDes Description BG77xA-GL U0101 BG77xA-GL module DC-DC U0201 DC-DC converter U0202 Low dropout voltage linear regulator USB-to-UART Bridge U0301 USB to UART bridge controller...
- Page 14 LPWA Module Series eSIM U0601 eSIM card J0301, J0405 USB power supply interface Power Supply Interfaces J0201 Power adapter power supply interface J0202 External power supply interface USB-to-UART Interface J0301 Multiplex 4 UART interfaces USB Interface J0405 USB interface GNSS Antenna Interface J0501 GNSS SMA connector Main Antenna Interface...
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Page 15: Key Features
LPWA Module Series 2.3. Key Features Table 2: Key Features of TE-B Parameter Details USB interface: ⚫ Supply voltage range: 4.75–5.25 V Typical supply voltage: 5.0 V ⚫ Power Supply Power adapter interface: ⚫ Supply voltage range: 4.75–5.25 V Typical supply voltage: 5.0 V ⚫... -
Page 16: Functional Diagram
LPWA Module Series ⚫ Supports RTS and CTS hardware flow control Reset the module RESET Button Turn on/off the module PWRKEY Button Size (70.0 +0.1/-0.15) mm × (74.0 +0.1/-0.15) mm × (1.6 ± 0.16) mm ⚫ Via debug UART or DFOTA Firmware Upgrade ⚫... -
Page 17: Kit Accessories & Assembly
Kit Accessories & Assembly 3.1. Accessories List Figure 6: TE-B Kit Accessories NOTE Images above are for illustration only and may differ from the actual module. For authentic product information, please refer to the accessories received from Quectel. BG77xA-GL_TE-B_User_Guide 16 / 22... -
Page 18: Accessories Assembly
LPWA Module Series Table 3: Accessories List Item Description Quantity (pcs) BG77xA-GL TE-B Test the development board. LTE antenna 699 MHz–2690 MHz SMA-J 200 mm Antenna External GPS antenna, black Cable Micro-USB cable 3.2. Accessories Assembly Figure 7: TE-B Kit Accessories Assembly BG77xA-GL_TE-B_User_Guide 17 / 22... -
Page 19: Operation Procedures
LPWA Module Series Operation Procedures BG77xA-GL TE-B can be used alone to upgrade firmware and debug applications based on BG77xA-GL. The following describes the operation procedures of using TE-B alone. 4.1. Operation Procedure with Single Board 4.1.1. Interface Diagram of Using TE-B Alone J0601 J0405 J0605... - Page 20 LPWA Module Series Insert a micro SIM card into J0606, and note that a NB-IoT or Cat M USIM card should be selected according to actual needs. Connect the rod antenna with SMA connector on J0502 (main antenna connector). Switch S0403 (PON_TRIG Switch) to “HIGH” state. Connect J0301 (the USB-to-UART interface) with PC via a Micro-USB cable.
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Page 21: Power Consumption Test Guide
LPWA Module Series 4.2. Power Consumption Test Guide 4.2.1. Test Tools The following are the equipment and tools needed for the power consumption test: ⚫ BG77xA-GL TE-B ⚫ DC power analyzer ⚫ Wire, soldering iron, tin wire, and wire stripping pliers, etc. to weld the power supply cord on TE-B. This power consumption test guide is based on Keysight's N6705C DC power analyzer for testing. -
Page 22: Test Procedures Of Power Consumption
LPWA Module Series 4.2.3. Test Procedures of Power Consumption Please refer to the following steps to test the current consumption of the module on the modified TE-B: Insert the USIM card. Connect the USB cable to the J0301 (USB-to-UART interface) of the TE-B. After S0201 is turned off, set the output voltage on N6705C to 3.3 V, and connect the positive and negative wires of N6705C to the two wires (VBAT, GND) welded on J0202 to supply the module separately. -
Page 23: Appendix References
LPWA Module Series Appendix References Table 4: Related Document Document Name [1] Quectel_BG77xA-GL_Hardware_Design Table 5: Terms and Abbreviations Abbreviation Description 3GPP 3rd Generation Partnership Project Direct Current DFOTA Delta Firmware Upgrade Over-the-Air Ground GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System Low-dropout Regulator LPWA Low-Power Wide-Area Personal Computer...
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