Continental FE5NAR131 SA515 ReDTC NAD Module User Guide

Continental FE5NAR131 SA515 ReDTC NAD Module

Specifications

• Model: FE5NAR131
• Region: NA
• NR (5G) Bands: n2, n5, n25, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78
• LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 25, 26, 28A, 28B, 29Rx, 30Rx, 41, 66, 71
• GSM Bands: 2, 5
• GNSS Bands: B1I, E1, G1, L1

Product Usage Instructions

• This product may have specific details applicable to certain PCB revisions. Ensure you refer to the manual for your specific hardware version.
• Air Interface Support: The module supports air interfaces for seamless communication.
• Processing and Memory Support: Capable of handling modem systems and various VDDs.
• Electrical Interface Support: Designed to support electrical interfaces but does not contain WiFi or Bluetooth ICs.
• The module is packaged to ensure proper handling and installation.
• The module supports a wide range of RF bands for comprehensive connectivity.

FAQ

• Q: Does the NAD module support WiFi or Bluetooth?
• A: The NAD module supports interfaces to WLAN or Bluetooth ICs but does not contain WiFi or Bluetooth ICs internally.
• Q: Which LTE bands are supported by the FE5NAR131 module?
• A: The FE5NAR131 module supports LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 25, 26, 28A, 28B, 29Rx, 30Rx, 41, 66, and 71.

Terms and Acronyms

• BB Baseband
• CA Carrier Aggregation
• DCM Data Connectivity Module (also, “TCU”)
• DRX Discontinuous Reception
• DRx Diversity (2nd/3rd/4th) Receive
• EN-DC E-UTRAN New Radio – Dual Connectivity (LTE and NR simultaneously)
• ES Engineering Sample
• FDD Frequency Division Duplex
• GLONASS GLObalnaya NAvigatsionnaya Sputnikovaya Sistema
• GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System
• GPIO General Purpose Input Output
• GSM Global System for Mobile
• HORXD High Order RX Diversity (using 4 RX antennas)
• HSIC High-Speed Inter-Chip
• HB Cellular High Band (~2.2 to 3GHz)
• HU Head Unit
• LB Cellular Low Band (~<1GHz)
• LTE Long Term Evolution
• LTE_ANT Cellular antennas (not only LTE, may also support 2G,3G & 5G)
• MB Cellular Mid Band (~1 to ~2.2GHz)
• MP Mass Production
• NAD Network Access Device
• NR New Radio (5G)
• NSA Non-Stand-Alone 5G operation (also EN-DC)
• OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer
• PC2 Power Class 2 (also called “HPUE” nominally +26 dBm)
• PC3 Power Class 3 (standard 3G/4G/5G, nominally +23 dBm)
• PCB Printed Circuit Board
• PCIe Peripheral Component Interconnect Express
• PHY Physical Layer
• PMIC Power Management IC
• PRx Primary Receive
• SA Stand-Alone 5G operation
• SIM Subscriber Identity Module
• SoC System-On-a-Chip (refers to the Qualcomm SA515M IC)
• TCU Telematics Control Unit (also, “DCM”)
• TDD Time Division Duplex
• TRx Transmit and Receive
• TSP Telematics Service Provider
• UHB Cellular Ultra-High Band (>3GHz)
• UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunication System
• WCDMA Wideband Code Division Multiple Access

FE5NAR131 Module
The FE5NAR131 Module incorporates 5G New Radio technology with available 1TX x 2RX Antenna technology. The NAD is part of a family of proprietary embedded 5G wireless modules designed by Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. The modules are intended to be integrated into Data Connectivity Modules (DCMs) or Head Units (HUs) designed and produced by Continental or by a 3rd party for use by automotive OEMs. DCMs will be installed into vehicles during the OEM’s factory assembly process and will not be accessible without use of special tools. Primary use cases are data-centric with data and voice connections to Telematics Service Providers (TSP).

Hardware Revision Notes
This document may contain details specific to only certain PCB revisions of the device. When detailing properties unique to one or more HW revisions, the specific revision will be identified, otherwise it is assumed to be applicable to the latest Hardware.

Key Features

Air Interface Support

• 5G NR: 3GPP Release 15
• Sub-6 Ghz 5G NR bands
• LTE FDD/TDD: 3GPP Rel. 15 Category 16
• UMTS: HSUPA CAT6, HSDPA CAT24 3GPP Rel. 9
• GSM: EGPRS Rel-12
• VoLTE – HD Voice
• Embedded Qualcomm GNSS Sub-system
• GNSS L1 Frequency Band: Beidou-B1I, GalileoE1, GLONASS-G1, GPS-L1 and SBAS-L1
• SBAS supported: EGNOS/MSAS/QZSS/WAAS/GAGAN

Processing and Memory Support

· Apps Processor| ·         Cortex-A7 – 1.5 GHz

·         ARMv7 Instruction Set

·         32-bit architecture

·         32 KB L1 I/D Cache

·         256 KB L2 Cache

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· Modem Processor| ·         Hexagon QDSP6 – 1.5 GHz

·         2MB L2 Cache

·         Low-Power Audio Post-Processing supported in the modem system

· AOSS (Always On Sub-System)

· RPM

| ·         Cortex M3 – 300 MHz

·         MPM is the only master

·         MPM coordinates shutdown/wakeup, clock rates, VDDs

· Internal Memory| ·         176 KB Boot ROM

·         24 KB ITEM

· Module RAM| ·         1×16 LPDDR4x – 1.8 GHz

·         4 Gbit (512 MBytes) or 8Gbit (1024 MBytes)

· Module NAND| ·         4Gbit (512 Mbytes) or 8Gbit (1024 Mbytes)

·         x8 SLC

·            Micron

·         8/8 – MT29GZ6A6BPIET-53AAT.112

·            JSC

·         8/8 – JSFDDP5QHAFGF-405A(M)

Electrical Interface Support

·         Antenna Ports| ·         1TX 2RX

·         GNSS: GNSS_ANT1 (Internal diplexer for L1/L5)

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5G NAD Module Specification

·         PCIe| ·         2x Lane (Gen3)

·         End Point and Root Complex support

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·         Ethernet

| ·         RGMII Integrated MAC

·         4 Rx bits

·         4 Tx bits

·         1 Gbps

·         USB| ·         1 port

·         Supports USB3.1 or USB2.0

·         QLINK

| ·         QLINK 2.0

·         4 lanes

·         DL0, UDL0, UDL1, UL0

·         I2S| ·         Up to two ports
·         UIM| ·         2 available UIM1/UIM2

·         1.8V/3V support

·         BLSP Interfaces

| ·         4 BLSP Ports (I2C, SPI, UART)

·         4 bits each;

·         Muxed serial interfaces

·         UART: 4 Mbps

·         I2C: Yes

·         SPI: Yes (Master)

·         GPIOs| ·         Up to 29 free GPIO
·         ADC| ·         2 ADC ports

Note: The NAD supports interfaces to WLAN or Bluetooth ICs, but the NAD itself does not contain WiFi or Bluetooth ICs.

Package

• 585-pin LGA module of size 46 x 39 x 3.1 mm (with shield cover)

Band Support

RF Bands
Table 1-1: FE5NAR131 Bands in Hardware

Model| Region| NR (5G) Bands NSA or SA| LTE Bands (FDD + TDD)| C-V2X

Bands

| UMTS

Bands

| GSM| GNSS
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---

FE5NAR131

| ****

NA

| n2, n5, n25, n41, n66, n71,

n77, n78

| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13,

14, 17, 25, 26, 28A, 28B,

29Rx, 30Rx, 41, 66, 71

| ****

—

| ****

2, 4, 5

| ****

2, 5

| B1I, E1,

G1, L1

5G ReDtc NAD Band Combinations (EN-DC and CA)

• Where the required bands are supported in the hardware of a given variant, the 5G ReDtc NAD will support EN-DC and CA operation per the established in the PICs and the TRF files.
• It should be noted that while the Hardware may be capable of supporting the stated Band Combinations (i.e. RF Configuration and relevant RF path calibration are present in the device), the delivered Software may not support such operation without an update.

FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15, Part 22(H), Part 24(E) and Part 27 of the FCC Rules. The FCC ID for this device is LHJ-FE5NAR131.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. 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, according 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 under the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Suppose this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on. In that case, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to 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.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The end user must follow the specific operating instructions to satisfy RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Industry of Canada
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Device Installation and User Manual
The 5G ReDtc NAD module is a proprietary product designed and manufactured by Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. for integration into Telematics control units manufactured by Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. for automotive OEMs.

• The module is limited to installation ONLY in an integrated device manufactured by Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
• During the manufacturing process of the integrated device, the module is soldered onto the PCB of the integrated device.
• The integrated device must provide RF connectors to external antennas or RF traces to connect the WT50NA01 modules to antennas inside the integrated device. The typical reference design for the RF trace layout, including PCB stack-up and trace length is described in Section 6 of this document.
• Automotive OEM is responsible for ensuring that the end-user has no manual instructions to remove or install the module.
• The module is limited to installation in mobile applications, according to Part 2.1091(b).
• No other operation configurations are allowed.
• Changes or modifications to this system by other than a facility authorized by Continental could void authorization to use this equipment.
• The module must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
• The integrator is responsible for fulfilling FCC and IC requirements for the integrated device.

If Continental chooses to re-use modular approval, then the TCU shall be clearly labeled with an external label containing the integrated modem’s FCC IC ID. For example, the label can include the text “Contains device with FCC ID: LHJ-FE5NAR131 and IC: 2807E- FE5NAR131”.

Antenna requirements for use with module
The module must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Additional testing and certification for SAR will be required if the distance limitation cannot be met.
The FE5NAR131 NAD module does not contain internal antennas and an external antenna must be provided by the integrator or OEM. Based on FCC OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C and 47 CRF §2.1091 and on RSS-102 Issue 5, for all standalone NR/LTE/WCDMA/GSM operations the maximum gain of the antenna path (cable loss + antenna gain) shall not exceed the following values.

This radio transmitter (FCC ID: LHJ-FE5NAR131; IC: 2807E- FE5NAR131) has been approved by FCC and Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.

Instructions to OEMs

Continental must instruct the automotive OEM and provide them to include the following information in the car user’s manual (i.e., for the DCM):

1. End-users must be provided with transmitter/antenna installation requirements and operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance:
2. A separate section should clearly state “FCC RF Exposure requirements:”
3. Required operating conditions for end users.
4. The antenna used with this device must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from all persons, and must not transmit simultaneously with any other transmitter, except by FCC multi-transmitter product procedures.
5. The Maximum ERP/EIRP and maximum antenna gain required for compliance with Parts 15, 22H, 24E, and 27.
6. Clear instructions describing the other party’s responsibility to obtain station licensing.

Recommended NAD Interfaces
Integrators are strongly recommended to provide access to the following NAD communication ports to be used for debugging, certification, or other developmental activity.

• HS-USB 2.0
• 2-wire UART
• JTAG
• RF Ports: If any onboard antennas are used by the product, provisions should be made to support conducted RF measurements on all antenna interfaces
• SIM Interface: The electrical performance of the SIM interface is always evaluated during certification testing of the final product. Product teams should ensure that the SIM interface can be accessed for testing without degrading its integrity.

Example of NAD Module Label

NAD Module RF Characteristics
All RF parameters are referenced at the antenna terminals of the NAD. The RF performance of the parent device (i.e. TCU) can differ depending on the additional line losses – as well as the impedance match – presented to each of the NAD’s antenna terminals.

NAD Module RF Transmitter Output Power
The Transmitter Power at the NAD antenna terminal (not the RF connector of the evaluation board or the Telematics/parent module) at Room Temperature:

• GSM low bands (800/900): +32.5 +1.0/-2.0 dBm
• GSM hi bands (1800/1900): +29.5 +1.0/-2.0 dBm
• EDGE low bands (800/900): +26.5 +1.0/-2.0 dBm
• EDGE hi bands (1800/1900): +25.5 +1.0/-2.0 dBm
• WCDMA bands: +23.0 +1.0/-2.0 dBm
• LTE bands (PC3): +23.0 +1.0/-2.0 dBm*
• LTE bands (PC2): +26.0 +1.0/-2.0 dBm**
• 5G NR bands (PC3): +23.0 +1.0/-2.0 dBm*
• 5G NR bands (PC2): +26.0 +1.0/-2.0 dBm**

For most bands. Some exceptions exist, based on the 3GPP standard.
For antenna ports that are HPUE capable on specific LTE and 5G NR bands.

Allowance for a reduction in maximum transmitter power is specified in the 3GPP standard for GSM multi-slot operation (MSPP=0). The SA515 ReDtc NAD adjusts the GSM maximum TX power in these cases per Table 5-1.
Table 5-1: GSM Multi-slot power reduction

Band

| GSM/EDGE Multi-slot maximum output power reduction
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2 slots| 3 slots| 4 slots
GSM| 3.0 dB| 4.5 dB| 6.0 dB
EDGE| 2.0 dB| 3.0 dB| 4.0 dB

NAD Module RF Receiver Sensitivity
The Receiver Sensitivity at the NAD antenna terminal (not the RF port of the evaluation board or the Telematics/parent module) at Room Temperature:

• GSM lo bands (800/900): 3GPP TS 05.05 Section 6.2
• GSM hi bands (1800/1900): 3GPP TS 05.05 Section 6.2
• WCDMA bands: 3GPP TS 34.121-1 Section 6.2
• LTE bands: 3GPP TS GPP 36.521 Section 7.3
• 5G NR bands: 3GPP TS GPP 38.521 Section 7.3
• C-V2X bands: 3GPP TS GPP 36.521 Section 7.3G
• GNSS bands: -163 dBm (in Out-Of-Service mode)1

The NAD is designed to be paired with an external active GNSS antenna system having 17 to 20 dB of net gain and noise figure <=2.5 dB. The NAD by itself is not expected to achieve the stated RF sensitivity on the GNSS bands.

Mechanical Information

Module Exploded View

Module Top View

• All dimensions are in mm.

Module Side View

Module Height and Tolerance
Figure 6-4 Shows a top view of the NAD, highlighting a portion whose cross- section is expanded in detail in Figure 6-5.

Table 6-1 explicitly lists the dimensions and tolerances of the NAD module, and the individual components contributing to its overall thickness.

Table 6-1: Component Thicknesses and Tolerances

Storage and Handling

Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)
All NAD modules are moisture sensitive and should be kept in their sealed moisture-resistant bags until ready for assembly onto the DCM via the soldering process. Any parts that are not used immediately should be properly resealed in the same moisture-resistant bag using appropriate equipment or placed into a dry box until they are needed again. The moisture sensitivity level (MSL) shown below is the amount of time the NAD modules may be exposed before this action must be taken. If the allowed MSL time elapses, the NAD modules must be baked per standard protocol to remove moisture.
Moisture Sensitivity Level: MSL Level 3 (1 Week)

Electrostatic Discharge
The NAD is generally well-protected from ESD by conductive full shielding when mounted on the parent device where adequate protections have been taken at the NAD electrical interfaces.
As a stand-alone device, such protection is absent, and care must be taken to protect the NAD from ESD during handling before placement onto the parent device.

Material Statement
The End-of-Life Vehicle Directive (EVL) must be applied to the FE5NAR131 module. This means that the component is included in the overall vehicle (since it is permanently installed) and if the explanation of the materials used and, if applicable, disposal descriptions from the vehicle manufacturer.

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