LPWA Module Series
BC950N-N1 Hardware Design
The external USIM card is powered by an internal regulator in the module and supports 1.8V/3.0V power
supply.
Table 13: Pin Definition of USIM Interface
A reference circuit design for USIM interface with a 6-pin USIM card connector is illustrated below.
Module
SIM_VDD
SIM_GND
SIM_RST
SIM_CLK
SIM_DATA
22R
22R
22R
100nF
USIM Card Connector
GND
TVS
33pF 33pF 33pF
VCC
RST
CLK
IO
VPP
GND
GND
33pF
10K
Figure 22: Reference Circuit for USIM Interface with a 6-pin USIM Card Connector
For more information of USIM card connector, please visit http://www.amphenol.com or
In order to enhance the reliability and availability of USIM card in application, please follow the criteria
below in USIM circuit design:
Keep the placement of USIM card connector as close as possible to the module. Keep the trace
length as less than 200mm as possible.
Keep USIM card signals away from RF and VBAT traces.
Assure the trace between the ground of module and that of USIM card connector is short and wide.
Keep the trace width of ground no less than 0.5mm to maintain the same electric potential. The
Pin Name
Pin No.
Description
Comment
SIM_VDD
38
Power supply for USIM card
Voltage accuracy: 1.8V/3.0V±5%.
Maximum supply current: about 60mA.
SIM_CLK
41
Clock signal of USIM card
SIM_DATA
40
Data signal of USIM card
SIM_RST
39
Reset signal of USIM card
SIM_GND
42
Specified ground for USIM card
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