Need for compatibility and future-proof design
CF3™

Need for compatibility and future-proof design
Wireless
Interface
2G
3G
4G
Application
Processing
Essential
Connectivity
Pin
countFeatures
CF3™
Future

CF3™ concept definition
Common Generations|Technologies
Flexible Solder-down|Socket-able
Form FixedSize
Factor StandardFootprint

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Miniaturization
• XY
dimension
convergence
22mm
x
23mm
• Innova2ve
+
cost
compe22ve
packaging
technology

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RF PCB
RF ComponentsRF Components
Baseband PCB
Baseband Components
Miniaturization
RF
Components
Baseband PCB
Baseband
Components
Typical module layout >1,000mm2
~500mm2CF3™ module layout
[TOP VIEW]
[SIDE VIEW]

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RF PCB
RF ComponentsRF Components
Baseband PCB
Baseband Components
Main Board 1
Main Board 2
Frame Board
0.8mm
1.2mm
Metal Can
Solder
Solder
Miniaturization

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Footprint
• Future-­‐proof
+
swappable
• 2
flexible
footprint
designs

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CORE PINS never change,
guaranteed forward / backward
compatibility
EXAMPLE
Reset pin will always be:
• Pin 11
• Voltage: 1V8
• Polarity: active-lowRES
EXTENSION PINS enable
additional features without
impacting compatibility
EXAMPLE
GNSS antenna will
always be on pin 38 in
every CF3 module with
GPS + Glonass
Footprint
CUSTOM PINS enable
unique module-specific features
EXAMPLE
MIPI Debug may be on
pins 2,8,9,10,60 in
some modules

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Footprint
Essential Connectivity footprint
TOTAL
Core Ext.
28 38
66
Application Processing footprint
TOTAL
Core Ext.
62 95
157

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Socket
• Common
socket
for
all
plaCorms
• Rugged
enough
to
withstand
any
environmental
requirements

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Socket
snap-in snap-out
solder down
Both options
use the same
board space

CF3™ + AirPrime® embedded modules
CF3™
Essential Connectivity: HL Series Application Processing: WP Series
2G
3G
4G
3G
4G

CF3™ + AirPrime® embedded modules
Wireless
Interface
2G
3G
4G
Application
Processing
Essential
Connectivity
Pin
countFeatures
CF3™

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