Fibocom SC228-GL LTE Module
Product Specifications
- Model: SC228-GL-20
- Memory: 4GB+64GB
- Designed for Global use
Product Information
The SC228 module is designed with specific reference to various standards including 3GPP and IEEE standards. It provides developers with detailed information on electrical characteristics, RF performance, structure size, and application environment to aid in product development.
Product Usage Instructions
Electrical Characteristics
Ensure proper power supply voltage and current as per the specifications to avoid damage to the module.
RF Performance
Place the module in an area with good signal reception for optimal performance.
Structure Size
Refer to the product dimensions to ensure proper integration into your product design.
Application Environment
Operate the module within recommended temperature and humidity ranges for reliable performance.
FAQ
- What are the applicable models for the SC228 module?
The applicable model is SC228-GL-20, featuring 4GB+64GB memory and suitable for Global use. - What are the reference standards for the SC228 module?
The product is designed with reference to various 3GPP and IEEE standards for mobile station conformance, radio transmission and reception, and WLAN MAC and PHY specifications.
Disclaimer
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Contact Information
- Website: https://www.fibocom.com
- Address: 10/F-14/F, Block A, Building 6, Shenzhen International Innovation Valley, Dashi First Road, Xili Community, Xili Subdistrict, Nanshan District, Shenzhen
- Tel: 0755-26733555
Applicable Models
| No. | Applicable Model | Description |
| 1 | SC228-GL-20 | 4GB+64GB memory, suitable for Global |
Foreword
Description
This document describes the electrical characteristics, RF performance, structure size, application environment, etc. of the SC228 module. With the assistance of the document and other instructions, the developers can quickly understand the hardware functions of the module and develop products.
Reference Standards
This product is designed with reference to the following standards:
- 3GPP TS 51.010-1 V10.5.0: Mobile Station（MS）conformance specification; Part 1： Conformance specification
- 3GPP TS 34.121-1 V10.8.0: User Equipment （UE）conformance specification; Radio transmission and reception（FDD）;Part 1: Conformance specification
- 3GPP TS 34.122 V10.1.0: Technical Specification Group Radio Access Network; Radio transmission and reception（TDD）
- 3GPP TS 36.521-1 V15.0.0: User Equipment （UE） conformance specification; Radio transmission and reception; Part 1: Conformance testing
- 3GPP TS 38.300 V15.5.0: 3rd Generation Partnership Project; Technical Specification Group Radio Access Network; NR; NR and NG-RAN Overall Description; Stage 2
- 3GPP TS 38.521-1 V15.2.0: User Equipment （UE） conformance specification; Radio transmission and reception; Part 1: Range 1 Standalone;
- 3GPP TS 38.521-3 V15.2.0: User Equipment （UE） conformance specification; Radio transmission and reception; Part 3: Range 1 and Range 2 Interworking operation with other radios;
- IEEE 802.11n WLAN MAC and PHY, October 2009+ IEEE 802.11-2007 WLAN MAC and PHY, June 2007
- IEEE Std 802.11b, IEEE Std 802.11a, IEEE Std 802.11g, IEEE Std 802.11n, IEEE Std 802.11ac, IEEE Std 802.11ax；
- IEEE 802.11-2007 WLAN MAC and PHY, June 2007
- Bluetooth Radio Frequency TSS and TP Specification 1.2/2.0/2.0+EDR/2.1/2.1+EDR/3.0/3.0+HS, August 6, 2009
- Bluetooth Low Energy RF PHY Test Specification, RF-PHY.TS/4.0.0, December 15, 2009
- Bluetooth Low Energy RF PHY Test Specification, RF-PHY.TS/4.2.0, November 7, 2014
- Bluetooth Low Energy RF PHY Test Specification, RF-PHY.TS/5.0.2, December 07,2017
- Bluetooth Low Energy RF PHY Test Specification, RF-PHY.TS/5.1.1, August 07,2019
- Bluetooth Low Energy RF PHY Test Specification, RF-PHY.TS/5.2
- 3GPP TS 36.124V10.3.0: Electro Magnetic Compatibility（EMC）requirements for mobile terminals and ancillary equipment
- 3GPP TS 21.111 V10.0.0: USIM and IC card requirements
- 3GPP TS 51.011 V4.15.0: Specification of the Subscriber Identity Module -Mobile Equipment （SIM- ME） interface
- 3GPP TS 31.102 V10.11.0: Characteristics of the Universal Subscriber Identity Module （USIM） application
- 3GPP TS 31.11 V10.16.0: Universal Subscriber Identity Module（USIM）Application Toolkit（USAT）
- 3GPP TS 27.007 V10.0.8: AT command set for User Equipment（UE）
- 3GPPTS27.005 V10.0.1: Use of Data Terminal Equipment -Data Circuit terminating Equipment （DTE – DCE）interface for Short Message Service（SMS）and Cell Broadcast Service （CBS）
- PCI_Express_M.2_Specification_Rev1.1_TS_12092016_NCB
- Universal Serial Bus Specification 2.0
- Universal Serial Bus Specification 3.0
Product Overview
Product Introduction
The module integrates core components such as Baseband, Memory, PMU, Transceiver, PA; it supports long distance multi-mode communication such as FDD/TDD-LTE, WCDMA, GSM and WIFI/BT short- distance radio transmission technology, as well as GNSS wireless positioning technology. The module is embedded with Android operating system and supports various interfaces such as MIPI/USB/UART/SPI/I2C. It is the optimal solution for the core system of wireless smart products. Its corresponding network modes and frequency bands are as follows:
Table 1. Introduction to bands of SC228-GL
| Mode | Band |
| GSM/GPRS/EDGE | GSM850/EGSM900/PCS1900/DCS1800 |
| WCDMA | Band 1/2/4/5/6/8/9/19 |
| FDD-LTE | Band 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/66/71 |
| TDD-LTE | Band 34/38/39/40/41 |
| WIFI802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 2412MHz to2472MHz
5150MHzto 5850MHz |
| BT5.0 | 2402MHz to 2480MHz |
| GNSS | GPS(L1+L5)/Beidou/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS |
Table 2. Introduction to bands of SC228-W
| Mode | Band |
| WIFI802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 2412MHz to 2472MHz
5150MHz to 5850MHz |
| BT5.0 | 2402MHz to 2480MHz |
Key Features
Table 3. Key features
| Feature | Description |
| Power Supply | DC: 3.5–4.35V, typical: 3.8 V |
| Application processor | Quad Cortex-A73＆Quad Cortex-A53 processor |
| Memory | 4GB + 64GB |
| 8GB + 128GB | |
| Power class | Class 4 (33dBm±2dB) for GSM850/900 Class 1 (30dBm±2dB) for DCS1800/1900
Class E2 (27dBm±3dB) for GSM850/900 8-PSK Class E2 (26dBm+3/-4dB) for DCS1800/1900 8-PSK Class 3 (24dBm+1/-3dB) for WCDMA bands Class 3 (23dBm±2dB) for LTE FDD bands Class 3 (23dBm±2dB) for LTE TDD bands |
| WCDMA features | Support 3GPP R8 DC-HSPA+
Support 16-QAM, 64-QAM and QPSK modulation CAT6 HSUPA: Maximum uplink rate 5.76Mbps CAT24 HSDPA: Maximum downlink rate 42Mbps |
| LTE features | Support FDD/TDD R10 Support FDD/TDD cat4 16QAM for UL, 64 QAM for DL
Support DL 2×2 MIMO The maximum uplink rate of FDD is 50Mbps, and the maximum downlink rate is 150Mbps The maximum uplink rate of TDD is 30Mbps, and the maximum downlink rate is 130Mbps |
| WLAN features | Support 2.4G and 5G WLAN wireless communication. Support 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac. Maximum rate up to 433Mbps |
| Bluetooth features | BT5.0 |
| Satellite positioning | GPS(L1+L5)/BeiDou/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS |
|
SMS |
Text and PDU modes Point-to-Point MO and MT SMS cell broadcast
SMS storage: stored in the module by default |
| LCD interface | One 4-Lane MIPI_DSI D-PHY 1.2 interface
Maximum rate 1.5Gbps/lane |
| Camera interface | Three 4-Lane MIPI_CSI D-PHY 1.2 interfaces
Maximum rate 2.5Gbps/lane, configurable as 4+4+2+1 |
| Audio interface | Audio input: 3 analog microphone inputs with integrated internal bias Audio output:
A set of differential earphone output |
| A set of stereo handset output
A set of differential Lineout output, requiring external audio PA |
|
| USB interface | One USB interface
USB conforms to the 3.1 Gen 1 specification and is downward compatible with USB2.0. It can be used for data transmission and software debugging. |
| UIM interface | Two UIM card interfaces supporting 1.8V or 2.95V UIM card adaptation
Support dual UIM dual standby single pass, support hot plug |
| UART interface | Two UART serial interfaces, with the maximum rate up to 4Mbps A set of debugging UART serial ports
A set of four-wire serial ports supporting RTS and CTS hardware flow control |
| SD interface | Support 4-bit SD3.0, 1.8V/2.95V SD cards and hot plug |
| I2C interface | Multiple I2C interfaces can be used for peripherals such as TP, camera, sensor etc. |
| ADC interface | One channel universal ADC |
| RTC | Supported |
| Antenna interface | TRX, DRX, GNSS, WIFI/BT antenna interfaces. |
| Physical characteristics | Dimensions: (41.0±0.15) mm × (41.0±0.15) mm × (2.8+0.05/-0.2) mm Package: 148 LCC+128 LGA
Weight: About 11.2 g |
| Temperature range | Operating temperature1: -30°C~75°C1)
Storage temperature: -40°C~85°C |
| Software update | USB/OTA/SD |
| RoHS | Comply with RoHS standard |
When the module is operating within this temperature range, the functions of it are normal and the relevant performance meets the 3GPP standard.
Antenna Interfaces
Definition of Antenna Interfaces
| Pin No. | Pin Name | Function Description | TX | RX | Frequency Range |
| 94 | ANT_MAIN | GSM&WCDMA& LTE(LB/MB/HB TRX) | GSM: 850/900/1800/1900
WCDMA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B9/B 19 LTE-FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B 12/B13/B14/B17/B18/B1 9/B20/B25/B26/B28/B66 /B71 LTE-TDD: B34/B38/B39/B40/B41 |
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900
WCDMA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B9/ B19 LTE-FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/ B12/B13/B14/B17/B18/B 19/B20/B25/B26/B28/B6 6/B71 LTE-TDD: B34/B38/B39/B40/B41 |
617MHz-
2689.9MHz |
| 132 | ANT_DRX | LTE(LB/MB/HB DRX) | LTE-FDD:
B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B 12/B13/B14/B17/B18/B1 9/B20/B25/B26/B28/B66 /B71 LTE-TDD: B34/B38/B39/B40/B41 |
LTE-FDD:
B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/ B12/B13/B14/B17/B18/B 19/B20/B25/B26/B28/B6 6/B71 LTE-TDD: B34/B38/B39/B40/B41 |
617MHz-
2689.9MHz |
| 120 | ANT_GNSS | GNSS antenna | — | GNSS | — |
| 78 | ANT_WIFI/BT | WI-FI/BT
antenna |
2.4G/5G/BT | 2.4G/5G/BT | — |
Operating Frequency
Cellular
| Mode | Band | TX (MHz) | RX (MHz) |
| GSM | 850 | 824.2-848.8 | 869.2-893.8 |
| 900 | 880.2-914.8 | 925.2-959.8 | |
| 1800 | 1710.2-1784.8 | 1805.2-1879.8 | |
| 1900 | 1850.2-1909.8 | 1930.2-1989.8 | |
| WCDMA | Band 1 | 1922.4-1977.6 | 2112.4-2167.6 |
| Band 2 | 1852.4-1907.6 | 1932.4-1987.6 | |
| Band 4 | 1712.4-1752.6 | 2112.4-2152.6 | |
| Band 5 | 826.4-846.6 | 871.4-891.6 | |
| Band 6 | 832.4-837.6 | 877.4-882.6 | |
| Band 8 | 882.4-912.6 | 927.4-957.6 | |
| Band 9 | 1752.4-1782.4 | 1847.4-1877.4 | |
| Band 19 | 832.4-842.6 | 877.4-887.6 | |
| LTE FDD | Band 1 | 1920-1979.9 | 2110-2169.9 |
| Band 2 | 1850-1909.9 | 1930-1989.9 | |
| Band 3 | 1710-1784.9 | 1805-1879.9 | |
| Band 4 | 1710-1754.9 | 2110-2154.9 | |
| Band 5 | 824-848.9 | 869-893.9 | |
| Band 7 | 2500-2569.9 | 2620-2689.9 | |
| Band 8 | 880-914.9 | 925-959.9 | |
| Band 12 | 699-715.9 | 729-745.9 | |
| Band 13 | 777-786.9 | 746-755.9 | |
| Band 14 | 788-797.9 | 758-767.9 |
| Band 17 | 704-715.9 | 734-745.9 | |
| Band 18 | 815-829.9 | 860-874.9 | |
| Band 19 | 830-844.9 | 875-889.9 | |
| Band 20 | 832-861.9 | 791-820.9 | |
| Band 25 | 1850-1914.9 | 1930-1994.9 | |
| Band 26 | 814-848.9 | 859-893.9 | |
| Band 28 | 703-747.9 | 758-802.9 | |
| Band 66 | 1710-1779.9 | 2110-2179.9 | |
| Band 71 | 663-697.9 | 617-651.9 | |
| LTE TDD | Band 34 | 2010-2024.9 | 2010-2024.9 |
| Band 38 | 2570-2619.9 | 2570-2619.9 | |
| Band 39 | 1880-1919.9 | 1880-1919.9 | |
| Band 40 | 2300-2399.9 | 2300-2399.9 | |
| Band 41 | 2496-2689.9 | 2496-2689.9 |
WIFI
The module supports 2.4G/5G WLAN wireless communication, and supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n and 802.11ac. The maximum throughput is 433Mbps with the following characteristics:
- Support Wake-on-WLAN (WoWLAN)
- Support ad hoc mode
- Support WAPI
- Support AP mode
- Support Wi-Fi Direct
- 2.4G band supports CCK, OFDM, HT20 and HT40
- 5G band supports OFDM, VHT20, VHT40, VHT80
Test condition: 3.8V power supply, environment temperature of 25°C
| Frequency | Mode | Date Rate | Bandwidth (MHz) | TX Power (dBm) |
| 2.4G | 802.11b | 1Mbps | 20 | 17 ±3 |
| 11Mbps | 20 | 17 ±3 | ||
| 802.11g | 6Mbps | 20 | 16 ±3 | |
| 54Mbps | 20 | 13 ±3 | ||
| 802.11n | MCS0 | 20 | 15 ±3 | |
| MCS7 | 20 | 13 ±3 | ||
| MCS0 | 40 | 14 ±3 | ||
| MCS7 | 40 | 12 ±3 | ||
| 5G | 802.11a | 6Mbps | 20 | 16 ±3 |
| 54Mbps | 20 | 14 ±3 | ||
| 802.11n | MCS0 | 20 | 15 ±3 | |
| MCS7 | 20 | 12 ±3 | ||
| MCS0 | 40 | 14 ±3 | ||
| MCS7 | 40 | 12 ±3 | ||
| 802.11ac | MCS0 | 20 | 15 ±3 | |
| MCS8 | 20 | 12 ±3 | ||
| MCS0 | 40 | 14 ±3 | ||
| MCS9 | 40 | 11 ±3 | ||
| MCS0 | 80 | 13 ±3 | ||
| MCS9 | 80 | 10 ±3 |
| Frequency | Mode | Date Rate | Bandwidth (MHz) | Sensitivity (dBm) |
| 2.4G | 802.11b | 1Mbps | 20 | -91 |
| 11Mbps | 20 | -87 | ||
| 802.11g | 6Mbps | 20 | -87 | |
| 54Mbps | 20 | -72 |
| 802.11n | MCS0 | 20 | -88 | |
| MCS7 | 20 | -64 | ||
| MCS0 | 40 | -86 | ||
| MCS7 | 40 | -62 | ||
| 5G | 802.11a | 6Mbps | 20 | -90 |
| 54Mbps | 20 | -74 | ||
| 802.11n | MCS0 | 20 | -89 | |
| MCS7 | 20 | -70 | ||
| MCS0 | 40 | -86 | ||
| MCS7 | 40 | -67 | ||
| 802.11ac | MCS0 | 20 | -90 | |
| MCS8 | 20 | -67 | ||
| MCS0 | 40 | -87 | ||
| MCS9 | 40 | -62 | ||
| MCS0 | 80 | -83 | ||
| MCS9 | 80 | -58 |
Microstrip line is recommended for RF routing of WIFI antenna. The insertion loss of 2.4G band is controlled within 0.2dB, the insertion loss of 5G band is controlled within 0.8dB, and the impedance is controlled within 50Ω.
| Mode | Frequency | Unit |
| 2.4G | 2412 to 2472 | MHz |
| 5G | 5150 to 5850 | MHz |
Bluetooth
The module supports BT5.0 (BR/EDR+BLE) standard. The modulation method supports GFSK, 8-DPSK and π/4-DQPSK. The BR/EDR channel bandwidth is 1MHz and can accommodate 79 channels. The BLE can accommodate 40 channels. Its main features are as follows:
- BT 4.2+BR/EDR+BLE
- Support for ANT protocol
- Support for BT-WLAN coexistence operation, including optional concurrent receive
- Up to 3.5 piconets (master, slave and page scanning)
Version Date Rate Throughput Note BT1.2 1Mbit/s > 80Kbit/s – – BT2.0+EDR 3Mbit/s > 80Kbit/s – – BT3.0+HS 24Mbit/s Refer to 3.0+HS – – BT4.2 LE 24Mbit/s Refer to 4.2 LE – – BT5.0 LE 24Mbit/s Refer to 5.0 LE – –
Test condition: 3.8V power supply, environment temperature of 25°C
| Type | DH-5 | 2-DH5 | 3-DH5 | BLE | Unit |
| Transmitter | 9 ±2.5 | 9 ±2.5 | 9 ±2.5 | 6 ±2.5 | dBm |
| Sensitivity | -88 | -86 | -84 | -92 | dBm |
The sensitivity here is a typical value. Microstrip line is recommended for the RF routing of Bluetooth antenna, with insertion loss within 0.2dB and impedance at 50Ω.
| Mode | Frequency | Unit |
| Bluetooth | 2402 to 2480 | MHz |
GNSS
- The module supports multiple positioning systems including GPS/Beidou/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS. The module is embedded with LNA, which can effectively improve the sensitivity of GNSS. LNA is embedded in the module, which can effectively improve the sensitivity of GNSS.
- Test condition: 3.8V power supply, environment temperature of 25°C
Parameter Description Typical Result Unit Sensitivity
Acquisition -145 dBm Tracking -157 dBm C/N -130dBm 39 dB-Hz Cold Start 44 s TTFF Warm Start 40 s Hot Start 3 s CEP Static accuracy (95% @-130dBm) 5 m
| Mode | Frequency | Unit |
| GPS | L1: 1575.42 ±1.023
L5: 1176.45 ±5.11 |
MHz |
| GLONASS | L1: 1597.5-1605.9 | MHz |
| BeiDou | B1I: 1561.098±2.046 | MHz |
| Galileo | E1: 1575.42±2.02 | MHz |
| QZSS | L1: 1575.42±1.023 | MHz |
Structure Specifications
Product Appearance
Structure Dimensions
PCB Package
The following figure shows the PCB package size of the module, and users can design the PCB package by themselves. Fibocom also provides users with a designed document Fibocom_SC228_ Package, which can be found in the package.
Regulatory Compliance statement
CE Regulatory Compliance statement
- This equipment complies with CE radiation exposure limits set forth for anuncontrolled environment, This equipment should be installed and operated withminimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
- Hereby, Fibocom Wireless Inc. declares that the radio equipment type SC228-GL is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU as well as UK Radio Equipment Regulations SI 2017 No.1206. The full text of the EU/UK declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: Download Center (fibocom.com) for CE.
Frequency band: 5150 – 5250 MHz:
Indoor use: Inside buildings only. Installations and use inside road vehicles and train carriages are not permitted. Limited outdoor use: If used outdoors, equipment shall not be attached to a fixed installation or to the external body of road vehicles, a fixed infrastructure or a fixed outdoor antenna. Use by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) is limited to within the 5170 – 5250 MHz band.
Frequency band: 5250 – 5350 MHz:
Indoor use: Inside buildings only. Installations and use in road vehicles, trains and aircraft are not permitted. Outdoor use is not permitted.
Frequency band: 5470 – 5725 MHz:
Installations and use in road vehicles, trains and aircraft and use for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are not permitted.
FCC Conformance information
- Important Notice to OEM integrators
- This module is limited to OEM installation ONLY.
- This module is limited to installation in mobile applications, according to Part 2.1091(b).
- The separate approval is required for all other operating configurations, including portable configurations with respect to Part 2.1093 and different antenna configurations
- For FCC Part 15.31 (h) and (k): The host manufacturer is responsible for additional testing to verify compliance as a composite system. When testing the host device for compliance with Part 15
- Subpart B, the host manufacturer is required to show compliance with Part 15 Subpart B while the transmitter module(s) are installed and operating. The modules should be transmitting and the evaluation should confirm that the module’s intentional emissions are compliant (i.e. fundamental and out of band emissions). The host manufacturer must verify that there are no additional unintentional emissions other than what is permitted in Part 15 Subpart B or emissions are complaint with the transmitter(s) rule(s). The Grantee will provide guidance to the host manufacturer for Part 15 B requirements if needed.
Important Note
notice that any deviation(s) from the defined parameters of the antenna trace, as described by the instructions, require that the host product manufacturer must notify to Fibocom Wireless Inc. that they wish to change the antenna trace design. In this case, a Class II permissive change application is required to be filed by the USI, or the host manufacturer can take responsibility through the change in FCC ID (new application) procedure followed by a Class II permissive change application.
End Product Labeling
When the module is installed in the host device, the FCC/IC ID label must be visible through a window on the final device or it must be visible when an access panel, door or cover is easily re-moved. If not, a second label must be placed on the outside of the final device that contains the following text: “Contains FCC ID: ZMOSC228GL” “Contains IC: 21374-SC228GL “ The FCC ID/IC ID can be used only when all FCC/IC compliance requirements are met.
Antenna Installation
- The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users,
- The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna. Part 15 antenna must meet the requirements of FCC Rule §15.203, which requires the use of a permanently attached antenna or of an antenna that uses a unique coupling.
- Only antennas of the same type and with equal or less gains as shown below may be used with this module. Other types of antennas and/or higher gain antennas may require additional authorization for operation.
Antenna Type
Gain (dBi)
BT EDR/BT LE/WLAN 2.4G
Dipole
3.02
RLAN 5G
Dipole
6.30
GSM 850
Dipole
1.32
PCS 1900
Dipole
2.85
WCDMA Band II
Dipole
2.85
WCDMA Band IV
Dipole
2.98
WCDMA Band V
Dipole
1.32
LTE Band 2
Dipole
2.85
LTE Band 4
Dipole
2.98
LTE Band 7
Dipole
2.21
LTE Band 12
Dipole
1.61
LTE Band 13
Dipole
1.83
LTE Band 17
Dipole
1.58
LTE Band 25
Dipole
2.77
LTE Band 26
Dipole
0.7
LTE Band 38
Dipole
1.71
LTE Band 41
Dipole
2.21
LTE Band 66
Dipole
2.98
LTE Band 71
Dipole
1.61
- In the event that these conditions cannot be met (for example certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC/IC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID/IC ID cannot be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC/IC authorization.
Manual Information to the End User
The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the user’s manual of the end product which integrates this module. The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
List of applicable FCC rules
- This module has been tested and found to comply with part 22, part 24, part 27, part 90, part 15B requirements for Modular Approval. The modular transmitter is only FCC authorized for the specific rule parts (i.e., FCC transmitter rules) listed on the grant, and that the host product manufacturer is responsible for compliance to any other FCC rules that apply to the host not covered by the modular transmitter grant of certification. If the grantee markets their product as being Part 15 Subpart B compliant (when it also contains unintentional-radiator digital circuity), then the grantee shall provide a notice stating that the final host product still requires Part 15 Subpart B compliance testing with the modular transmitter installed.
- This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions: (For module device use)
- The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users,
- The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna. As long as 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed.
Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body.
ISED Conformance information
- Industry Canada Statement This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause interference;
- This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Radiation Exposure Statement
- This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body.
- This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions: (For module device use)
- The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users, and
- The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna. As long as 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain laptop configurations or colocation with another transmitter), then the Canada authorization is no longer considered valid and the IC ID can not be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for reevaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate Canada authorization.
End Product Labeling
This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna may be installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users. The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: “Contains IC: 21374-SC228GL”.
Manual Information To the End User
The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the user’s manual of the end product which integrates this module. The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual.
Appendix A. Reference Documents
| Category | Document Name |
|
Reference design |
Fibocom_SC228_Package |
| Fibocom_SC228_Reference Design | |
|
Development kit |
Fibocom_SC228_ADP User Guide |
| Fibocom_EVB-SOC_User Guide | |
| Fibocom_Design Guide_RF Antenna | |
| User Guide | Fibocom_SC228_SMT Design Guide |
| Fibocom_General Thermal Design Guide for Modules |
Appendix B. Acronyms and Abbreviations
| Acronym and Abbreviation | Description |
| AMR | Adaptive Multi-rate |
| bps | Bits Per Second |
| CS | Coding Scheme |
| DRX | Discontinuous Reception |
| FDD | Frequency Division Duplexing |
| GMSK | Gaussian Minimum Shift Keying |
| HSDPA | High Speed Down Link Packet Access |
| IMEI | International Mobile Equipment Identity |
| Imax | Maximum Load Current |
| LED | Light Emitting Diode |
| LSB | Least Significant Bit |
| LTE | Long Term Evolution |
| CA | Carrier Aggregation |
| DLCA | Downlink Carrier Aggregation |
| SCell | Secondary Cell for CA |
| ME | Mobile Equipment |
| MS | Mobile Station |
| MT | Mobile Terminated |
| PCB | Printed Circuit Board |
| PDU | Protocol Data Unit |
| PSK | Phase Shift Keying |
| QAM | Quadrature Amplitude Modulation |
| QPSK | Quadrature Phase Shift Keying |
| RF | Radio Frequency |
| RHCP | Right Hand Circularly Polarized RMS |
| RMS | Root Mean Square |
| RTC | Real Time Clock |
| Rx | Receive |
| SMS | Short Message Service |
| TDMA | Time Division Multiple Access |
| TE | Terminal Equipment |
| TX | Transmitting Direction |
| TDD | Time Division Duplexing |
| UART | Universal Asynchronous Receiver & Transmitter |
| UMTS | Universal Mobile Telecommunications System |
| URC | Unsolicited Result Code |
| (U)SIM | (Universal) Subscriber Identity Module |
| USSD | Unstructured Supplementary Service Data |
| Vmax | Maximum Voltage Value |
| Vnorm | Normal Voltage Value |
| Vmin | Minimum Voltage Value |
| VIHmax | Maximum Input High Level Voltage Value |
| VIHmi | Minimum Input High Level Voltage Valu |
| VILmax | Maximum Input Low Level Voltage Value |
| VILmin | Minimum Input Low Level Voltage Value |
| VImax | Absolute Maximum Input Voltage Value |
| VImin | Absolute Minimum Input Voltage Value |
| VOHmax | Maximum Output High Level Voltage Value |
| VOHmin | Minimum Output High Level Voltage Value |
| VOLmax | Maximum Output Low Level Voltage Value |
| VOLmin | Minimum Output Low Level Voltage Value |
| VSWR | Voltage Standing Wave Ratio |
| WCDMA | Wideband Code Division Multiple Access |
Documents / Resources
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Fibocom SC228-GL LTE Module [pdf] User Guide ZMOSC228GL, sc228gl, SC228-GL LTE Module, SC228-GL, LTE Module, Module |
