TOBY-L2 and MPCI-L2 series - System Integration Manual
UBX-13004618 - R28
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2.9
Mini PCIe specific signals (W_DISABLE#, LED_WWAN#)
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Mini PCI Express specific signals (W_DISABLE#, LED_WWAN#) are not available on TOBY-L2
series.
2.9.1.1
Guidelines for W_DISABLE# circuit design
As described in
, the MPCI-L2 series modules W_DISABLE# wireless disable input is
equipped with an internal pull-up to the 3.3Vaux supply: an external pull-up resistor is not required
and should not be provided.
If connecting the W_DISABLE# input to a push button, the pin will be externally accessible on the
application device. According to EMC/ESD requirements of the application, an additional ESD
protection device should be provided close to accessible point, as described in
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ESD sensitivity rating of the W_DISABLE# pin is 1 kV (HBM according to JESD22-A114). Higher
protection level can be required if the line is externally accessible on the application board, e.g. if
an accessible push button is directly connected to the W_DISABLE# pin, and it can be achieved by
mounting an ESD protection (e.g. EPCOS CA05P4S14THSG varistor) close to accessible point.
An open drain output is suitable to drive the W_DISABLE# input from an application processor as it is
equipped with an internal pull-up to the 3.3Vaux supply as described in
A compatible push-pull output of an application processor can also be used. In any case, take care to
set the proper level in all the possible scenarios to avoid an inappropriate disabling of the radio
operations.
MPCI-L2 series
3.3Vaux
20
W_DISABLE#
Power-on
push button
ESD
Open
Drain
Output
Application
Processor
MPCI-L2 series
3.3Vaux
20
W_DISABLE#
TP
TP
22 k
22 k
Figure 66: W_DISABLE# application circuit using a push button and an open drain output of an application processor
Reference
Description
Part Number – Manufacturer
ESD
Varistor for ESD protection
CT0402S14AHSG – EPCOS
Table 41: Example of ESD protection component for the W_DISABLE# application circuit
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If the W_DISABLE# functionality is not required by the application, the pin can be left
unconnected.