Quectel BG95-M3 Mini PCIe Hardware Design V1.0

BG95-M3 Mini PCIe
Hardware Design
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Rev. BG95-M3_Mini_PCIe_Hardware_Design_V1.0
Date: 2020-05-15
Status: Released
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Contents
About the Document ................................................................................................................................... 2

Contents ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
Table Index ................................................................................................................................................... 5
Figure Index ................................................................................................................................................. 6
1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 7
1.1. Safety Information...................................................................................................................... 8
2 Product Concept .................................................................................................................................. 9

2.1. General Description ................................................................................................................... 9
2.2. Key Features ........................................................................................................................... 10
2.3. Functional Diagram ................................................................................................................. 12
3 Application Interfaces ....................................................................................................................... 13

3.1. Pin Assignment ........................................................................................................................ 13
3.2. Pin Description......................................................................................................................... 14
3.1. Operating Modes ..................................................................................................................... 17
3.2. Power Supply........................................................................................................................... 18
3.3. (U)SIM Interface ...................................................................................................................... 19
3.4. USB Interface .......................................................................................................................... 21
3.5. UART Interface ........................................................................................................................ 23
3.6. PCM and I2C Interfaces* ......................................................................................................... 24
3.7. Control and Indication Interfaces............................................................................................. 25
3.7.1. RI .................................................................................................................................... 25
3.7.2. W_DISABLE# ................................................................................................................. 26
3.7.3. PERST# ......................................................................................................................... 26
3.7.4. LED_WWAN#................................................................................................................. 27
3.7.5. WAKE# ........................................................................................................................... 28
4 GNSS Receiver ................................................................................................................................... 29

4.1. General Description ................................................................................................................. 29
4.2. GNSS Performance ................................................................................................................. 29
5 Antenna Connection .......................................................................................................................... 31

5.1. Main Antenna Connector ......................................................................................................... 31
5.1.1. Description of Main Antenna Connector ........................................................................ 31
5.1.2. Operating Frequency ..................................................................................................... 32
5.2. GNSS Antenna Connector....................................................................................................... 33
5.2.1. Description of GNSS Antenna Connector ...................................................................... 33
5.2.2. GNSS Frequency ........................................................................................................... 33
5.3. Antenna Requirements ............................................................................................................ 34
5.4. Recommended Mating Plugs for Antenna Connection ........................................................... 34
6 Electrical, Reliability and Radio Characteristics ............................................................................ 37
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6.2. Power Supply Requirements ................................................................................................... 37
6.3. Digital I/O Characteristics ........................................................................................................ 37
6.4. RF Characteristics ................................................................................................................... 38
6.5. ESD Characteristics ................................................................................................................ 40
6.6. Current Consumption .............................................................................................................. 40
7 Dimensions and Packaging .............................................................................................................. 44

7.2. Mechanical Dimensions of BG95-M3 Mini PCIe ..................................................................... 44
7.3. Standard Dimensions of Mini PCI Express ............................................................................. 45
7.4. Packaging Specification........................................................................................................... 46
8 Appendix A References..................................................................................................................... 47
9 Appendix B GPRS Coding Schemes ............................................................................................... 50
10 Appendix C GPRS Multi-slot Classes .............................................................................................. 51
11 Appendix D EDGE Modulation and Coding Schemes ................................................................... 53
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Table Index
Table 1: Description of BG95-M3 Mini PCIe ................................................................................................ 9

Table 2: Key Features of BG95-M3 Mini PCIe ........................................................................................... 10
Table 3: Definition of I/O Parameters ......................................................................................................... 14
Table 4: Pin Description ............................................................................................................................. 15
Table 5: Overview of Operating Modes ...................................................................................................... 18
Table 6: Definition of VCC_3V3 and GND Pins ......................................................................................... 18
Table 7: Pin Definition of (U)SIM Interface ................................................................................................. 19
Table 8: Pin Definition of UART Interface .................................................................................................. 23
Table 9: Pin Definition of PCM and I2C Interfaces..................................................................................... 24
Table 10: Pin Definition of Control and Indication Interfaces ..................................................................... 25
Table 11: Airplane Mode Control (Hardware Method) ................................................................................ 26
Table 12: Airplane Mode Control (Software Method) ................................................................................. 26
Table 13: Indications of Network Status (AT+QCFG="ledmode",0, Default Setting) ................................. 27
Table 14: Indications of Network Status (AT+QCFG="ledmode",1) ........................................................... 28
Table 15: GNSS Performance .................................................................................................................... 29
Table 16: Description of Main Antenna Connector..................................................................................... 31
Table 17: Operating Frequency .................................................................................................................. 32
Table 18: Description of GNSS Antenna Connector .................................................................................. 33
Table 19: GNSS Frequency ....................................................................................................................... 33
Table 20: Antenna Requirements ............................................................................................................... 34
Table 21: Power Supply Requirements ...................................................................................................... 37
Table 22: 3.3 V Digital I/O Characteristics ................................................................................................. 38
Table 23: 1.8 V Digital I/O Characteristics ................................................................................................. 38
Table 24: Conducted RF Output Power ..................................................................................................... 38
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Figure Index
Figure 1: Functional Diagram ..................................................................................................................... 12

Figure 2: Pin Assignment ........................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 3: Reference Design of Power Supply ............................................................................................ 19
Figure 4: Reference Design of (U)SIM Interface with 8-Pin (U)SIM Card Connector ............................... 20
Figure 5: Reference Design of (U)SIM Interface with 6-Pin (U)SIM Card Connector ............................... 20
Figure 6: Reference Design of USB Interface ........................................................................................... 22
Figure 7: Reference Design of UART Interface ......................................................................................... 23
Figure 8: Reference Design of PCM and I2C Application with Audio Codec ............................................ 24
Figure 9: RI Behavior ................................................................................................................................. 26
Figure 10: Reset Timing ............................................................................................................................. 27
Figure 11: Reference Design of LED_WWAN# ......................................................................................... 27
Figure 12: WAKE# Behaviors .................................................................................................................... 28
Figure 13: Main and GNSS Antenna Connectors ...................................................................................... 31
Figure 14: Dimensions of Receptacles (Unit: mm) .................................................................................... 35
Figure 15: Mechanicals of U.FL-LP Mating Plugs ..................................................................................... 35
Figure 16: Space Factor of Mated Connectors (Unit: mm) ........................................................................ 36
Figure 17: Mechanical Dimensions of BG95-M3 Mini PCIe ...................................................................... 44
Figure 18: Standard Dimensions of Mini PCI Express ............................................................................... 45
Figure 19: Dimensions of the Mini PCI Express Connector (Molex 679105700) ...................................... 46
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1 Introduction
This document defines Quectel BG95-M3 Mini PCIe module, and describes its air interfaces and
hardware interfaces which are connected with customers’ applications.
This document helps customers quickly understand the interface specifications, electrical characteristics,
mechanical specifications and other related information of the module. To facilitate application designs, it
also includes some reference designs for customers’ reference. The document, coupled with application
notes and user guides, makes it easy to design and set up mobile applications with BG95-M3 Mini PCIe.
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1.1. Safety Information
The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, such as usage, service
or repair of any cellular terminal or mobile incorporating the module. Manufacturers of the cellular terminal
should notify users and operating personnel of the following safety information by incorporating these
guidelines into all manuals of the product. Otherwise, Quectel assumes no liability for customers’ failure to
comply with these precautions.
Full attention must be paid to driving at all times in order to reduce the risk of an
accident. Using a mobile while driving (even with a handsfree kit) causes
distraction and can lead to an accident. Please comply with laws and regulations
restricting the use of wireless devices while driving.
Switch off the cellular terminal or mobile before boarding an aircraft. The operation
of wireless appliances in an aircraft is forbidden to prevent interference with
communication systems. If there is an Airplane Mode, it should be enabled prior to
boarding an aircraft. Please consult the airline staff for more restrictions on the use
of wireless devices on an aircraft.
Wireless devices may cause interference on sensitive medical equipment, so

please be aware of the restrictions on the use of wireless devices when in
hospitals, clinics or other healthcare facilities.
Cellular terminals or mobiles operating over radio signals and cellular network
cannot be guaranteed to connect in all possible conditions (for example, with
unpaid bills or with an invalid (U)SIM card). When emergent help is needed in such
conditions, please remember using emergency call. In order to make or receive a
call, the cellular terminal or mobile must be switched on in a service area with
adequate cellular signal strength.
The cellular terminal or mobile contains a transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it
receives and transmits radio frequency signals. RF interference can occur if it is
used close to TV set, radio, computer or other electric equipment.
In locations with potentially explosive atmospheres, obey all posted signs to turn
off wireless devices such as mobile phone or other cellular terminals. Areas with
potentially explosive atmospheres include fuelling areas, below decks on boats,
fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles such as grain, dust and metal powders.
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2 Product Concept
2.1. General Description
BG95-M3 Mini PCIe is an embedded IoT (LTE Cat M1, LTE Cat NB2 and EGPRS) wireless
communication module with PCI Express Mini Card 1.2 standard interface. It provides data connectivity
on LTE-FDD and GPRS/EGPRS networks, and supports half-duplex operation in LTE network. It also
provides GNSS and voice 1) functionality to meet customers’ specific application demands.
The module can be applied in the following fields:
 Wireless POS systems

 Tracking systems
 Intelligent meter reading systems
 Security systems
Table 1: Description of BG95-M3 Mini PCIe
Item Description
LTE-FDD:
LTE Cat M1
B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B27/B28/B66/B85
LTE-FDD:
LTE Cat NB2
B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B18/B19/B20/B25/B28/B66/B71/B85
EGPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Power Class Power Class 5 (21 dBm) @ LTE bands
GNSS GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
Digital Audio Support PCM for VoLTE and GSM CS voice only
NOTE
1) BG95-M3
Mini PCIe supports VoLTE (Voice over LTE) under LTE Cat M1 network and CS voice under
GSM network.
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2.2. Key Features
The following table describes the detailed features of BG95-M3 Mini PCIe module.
Table 2: Key Features of BG95-M3 Mini PCIe
Feature Details
Function Interface PCI Express Mini Card 1.2 Standard Interface

 Supply voltage: 3.0–3.6 V
Power Supply
 Typical supply voltage: 3.3 V
 Class 5 (21 dBm +1.7/-3 dB) for LTE-FDD bands
 Class 4 (33 dBm ±2 dB) for GSM850
 Class 4 (33 dBm ±2 dB) for EGSM900
 Class 1 (30 dBm ±2 dB) for DCS1800
Transmitting Power  Class 1 (30 dBm ±2 dB) for PCS1900
 Class E2 (27 dBm ±3 dB) for GSM850 8-PSK
 Class E2 (27 dBm ±3 dB) for EGSM900 8-PSK
 Class E2 (26 dBm ±3 dB) for DCS1800 8-PSK
 Class E2 (26 dBm ±3 dB) for PCS1900 8-PSK
 Support 3GPP Rel-14
 Support LTE Cat M1 and LTE Cat NB2
 Support 1.4 MHz RF bandwidth for LTE Cat M1
LTE Features
 Support 200 kHz RF bandwidth for LTE Cat NB2
 Cat M1: Max. 588 kbps (DL)/1119 kbps (UL)
 Cat NB2: Max.127 kbps (DL)/158.5 kbps (UL)
GPRS:
 Support GPRS multi-slot class 33 (33 by default)
 Coding scheme: CS-1, CS-2, CS-3 and CS-4
 Max. 107 kbps (DL)/85.6 kbps (UL)
EDGE:
GSM Features  Support EDGE multi-slot class 33 (33 by default)
 Support GMSK and 8-PSK for different MCS (Modulation and Coding
Scheme)
 Downlink coding schemes: MCS 1–9
 Uplink coding schemes: MCS 1–9
 Max. 296 kbps (DL)/236.8 kbps (UL)
 Support PPP/TCP/UDP/SSL/TLS/FTP(S)/HTTP(S)/NITZ/PING/MQTT/
 LwM2M/CoAP/IPv6 protocols
Internet Protocol Features  Support PAP (Password Authentication Protocol) and CHAP
(Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol) protocols which are
usually used for PPP connections
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 Text and PDU mode

 Point to point MO and MT
SMS
 SMS cell broadcast
 SMS storage: ME by default
(U)SIM Interface Support 1.8 V USIM/SIM card only
 Baud rate can reach up to 230400 bps, 115200 bps by default
UART Interfaces
 Used for AT command communication and data transmission
Support one digital audio interface: PCM interface for VoLTE and GSM CS
Audio Feature
voice only
 Compliant with USB 2.0 specification (slave only)
 Used for AT command communication, data transmission, GNSS
USB Interface 1) NMEA output, software debugging and firmware upgrade
 Support USB serial drivers for Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Linux 2.6–5.4,
Android 4.x–9.x
 Main antenna connector
Antenna Connectors
 GNSS antenna connector
 Gen9 VT of Qualcomm
GNSS Features  Protocol: NMEA 0183
 Data update rate: 1 Hz by default
 3GPP TS 27.007, 27.005 compliant AT commands
AT Commands
 Quectel enhanced AT commands
 Size: (51.0 ±0.15) mm × (30.0 ±0.15) mm × (4.9 ±0.2) mm
Physical Characteristics
 Weight: 7.2 g
 Operating temperature range: -35°C to +75°C 2)
Temperature Range  Extended temperature range: -40°C to +80°C 3)
 Storage temperature range: -40°C to +90°C
 USB interface
Firmware Upgrade
 DFOTA*
RoHS All hardware components are fully compliant with EU RoHS directive
NOTES
1. 1) USB_VBUS has been connected to module’s VBAT pin by default.

2. 2) Within the operating temperature range, the module meets 3GPP specifications.
3) Within the extended temperature range, the module remains the ability to establish and maintain
3.
functions such as voice, SMS and data transmission, without any unrecoverable malfunction. Radio
spectrum and radio network will not be influenced, while one or more specifications, such as P out,
may undergo a reduction in value, exceeding the specified tolerances of 3GPP. When the
temperature returns to the normal operating temperature level, the module will meet 3GPP
specifications again.
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2.3. Functional Diagram
The following figure shows the block diagram of BG95-M3 Mini PCIe.
VCC_3V3 Boost VBAT Automatic

Power-on
Circuit Circuit
Main
USB Main Antenna
Antenna
Connector
Mini PCI Express
PCM & I2C
UART
Interface
BG95-M3
Module
(U)SIM
GNSS
GNSS
Antenna
(U)SIM Card Antenna
Connector Connector
(Optional)
W_DISABLE#
PERST#
DTR
WAKE#
RI
LED_WWAN#
Figure 1: Functional Diagram
NOTE
The integrated (U)SIM card connector shares the same (U)SIM bus with the external (U)SIM card
connector that is connected to Mini PCI Express (U)SIM interface. It does not support (U)SIM card
detection function, and cannot be used simultaneously with the external (U)SIM card connector. When
unused, it has no any effect to the external (U)SIM card connector.
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3 Application Interfaces
The physical connections and signal levels of BG95-M3 Mini PCIe comply with PCI Express Mini CEM
specifications. This chapter mainly describes the definition and application of the following interfaces of
BG95-M3 Mini PCIe:
 Power supply
 (U)SIM interface
 USB interface
 UART interface
 PCM and I2C interfaces*
 Control and indicator interfaces
NOTE
“*” means under development.
3.1. Pin Assignment
The following figure shows the pin assignment of BG95-M3 Mini PCIe module. The top side contains
BG95-M3 module and antenna connectors.
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Pin Name Pin No. Pin No. Pin Name

WAKE# 1 2 VCC_3V3
RESERVED 3 4 GND
RESERVED 5 6 RESERVED
RESERVED 7 8 USIM_VDD
GND 9 PIN1 PIN2 10 USIM_DATA
UART_RX 11 12 USIM_CLK
UART_TX 13 14 USIM_RST
GND 15 16 RESERVED
RI 17 18 GND
RESERVED 19 TOP BOT 20 W_DISABLE#
GND 21 22 PERST#
UART_CTS 23 24 RESERVED
UART_RTS 25 26 GND
GND 27 28 RESERVED
GND 29 PIN51 PIN52 30 I2C_SCL
DTR 31 32 I2C_SDA
RESERVED 33 34 GND
GND 35 36 USB_DM
GND 37 38 USB_DP
VCC_3V3 39 40 GND
VCC_3V3 41 42 LED_WWAN#
GND 43 44 USIM_DET
PCM_CLK 45 46 RESERVED
PCM_DOUT 47 48 RESERVED
PCM_DIN 49 50 GND
PCM_SYNC 51 52 VCC_3V3
Figure 2: Pin Assignment
3.2. Pin Description
The following tables show the pin definition and description of BG95-M3 Mini PCIe.
Table 3: Definition of I/O Parameters
Type Description
DI Digital Input
DO Digital Output
IO Bidirectional
OC Open Collector
OD Open Drain
PI Power Input
PO Power Output
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Table 4: Pin Description
Mini PCI Express BG95-M3 Mini

Pin No. I/O Description Comment
Standard Name PCIe Pin Name
Used to wake up the
1 WAKE# WAKE# OC Active low
host
3.0–3.6 V DC power
2 3.3 Vaux VCC_3V3 PI
supply, typically 3.3 V
3 COEX1 RESERVED Reserved
4 GND GND Mini card ground
5 COEX2 RESERVED Reserved
6 1.5V RESERVED Reserved
7 CLKREQ# RESERVED Reserved

(U)SIM card power
8 UIM_PWR USIM_VDD PO 1.8 V only
supply
10 UIM_DATA USIM_DATA IO (U)SIM card data 1.8 V only

Connect to
11 REFCLK- UART_RX DI UART receive data
DTE’s TX.
12 UIM_CLK USIM_CLK DO (U)SIM card clock 1.8 V only
Connect to
13 REFCLK+ UART_TX DO UART transmit data
DTE’s RX.
14 UIM_RESET USIM_RST DO (U)SIM card reset 1.8 V only
16 UIM_VPP RESERVED Reserved

Used to wake up the
17 RESERVED RI DO Active low
host
19 RESERVED RESERVED Reserved

Pulled up by
20 W_DISABLE# W_DISABLE# DI Airplane mode control default.
Active low.
Pulled up by
Fundamental reset
22 PERST# PERST# DI default.
signal
Active low.
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Connect to
23 PERn0 UART_CTS DI UART clear to send
DTE’s RTS.
24 3.3 Vaux RESERVED Reserved
Connect to
25 PERp0 UART_RTS DO UART request to send
DTE’s CTS

Require external
pull-up to 1.8 V.
30 SMB_CLK I2C_SCL 1) OD I2C serial clock For VoLTE and
GSM CS voice
only.
31 PETn0 DTR DI Data terminal ready
Require external
pull-up to 1.8 V.
32 SMB_DATA I2C_SDA 1) OD I2C serial data For VoLTE and
GSM CS voice
only.
33 PETp0 RESERVED Reserved
36 USB_D- USB_DM IO USB differential data (-)
38 USB_D+ USB_DP IO USB differential data (+)

LED signal for indicating
42 LED_WWAN# LED_WWAN# OC the network status of the Active low
module
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(U)SIM card insertion

44 LED_WLAN# USIM_DET DI
detection
1.8 V power
domain.
45 RESERVED PCM_CLK 1) DO PCM clock signal For VoLTE and
GSM CS voice
only.
46 LED_WPAN# RESERVED Reserved
1.8 V power
domain.
47 RESERVED PCM_DOUT 1) DO PCM data output For VoLTE and
GSM CS voice
only.
1.8 V power
domain.
49 RESERVED PCM_DIN 1) DI PCM data input For VoLTE and
GSM CS voice
only.
1.8 V power
domain.
PCM frame
51 RESERVED PCM_SYNC 1) DO For VoLTE and
synchronization
GSM CS voice
only.
52 3.3 Vaux VCC_3V3 PI 3.3 V DC supply
NOTES
1) PCM
1. and I2C interfaces support VoLTE and GSM CS voice only.
2. The module can be reset by driving PERST# low for 2–3.8 s.
3. Keep all reserved and unused pins unconnected.
3.1. Operating Modes
The following table briefly outlines the operating modes to be mentioned in the following chapters.
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Table 5: Overview of Operating Modes
Mode Details
Software is active. The module has registered on the network, and it is

Idle
Normal ready to send and receive data.
Operation Network connection is ongoing. In this mode, the power consumption is
Talk/Data
decided by network setting and data transfer rate.
Minimum AT+CFUN=0 command can set the module to a minimum functionality mode without
Functionality removing the power supply. In this case, both RF function and (U)SIM card will be
Mode invalid.
AT+CFUN=4 command or W_DISABLE# pin can set the module to airplane mode. In
Airplane Mode
this case, RF function will be invalid.
3.2. Power Supply
The following table shows the definition of VCC_3V3 pins and ground pins.
Table 6: Definition of VCC_3V3 and GND Pins
Pin Name Pin No. I/O Power Domain Description
VCC_3V3 2, 39, 41, 52 PI 3.0–3.6 V Typically 3.3 V DC supply
4, 9, 15, 18, 21, 26, 27, 29, 34, 35,

GND Mini card ground
37, 40, 43, 50
The typical supply voltage of BG95-M3 Mini PCIe is 3.3 V. In 2G network, the input peak current may
reach 2.7 A during the transmitting time. Therefore, the power supply must be able to provide a rated
current of 2.7 A at least, and a low-ESR bypass capacitor no less than 470 µF should be used to prevent
the voltage from dropping. If the switching power supply is used to supply power to the module, the power
device and power supply routing traces of the switching power supply should avoid the antennas as much
as possible to prevent EMI interference.
The following figure shows a reference design of power supply where R2 and R3 are 1% tolerance
resistors, and C3 is a low-ESR capacitor.
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MIC29302WU U1
LDO_IN VCC_3V3
2 IN OUT 4
GND
ADJ
EN
D1 R1 R2
C1 C2
82K 1% R4
5
TVS 470uF 100nF 51K C3 C4 C5 C6
R3 470R 470uF 100nF 33pF 10pF
R5 47K 1%
4.7K
MCU_POWER R6
_ON/OFF 47K
Figure 3: Reference Design of Power Supply
3.3. (U)SIM Interface
The (U)SIM interface circuitry meets ETSI and IMT-2000 requirements. Only 1.8 V (U)SIM card is
supported. The following table shows the pin definition of (U)SIM interface.
Table 7: Pin Definition of (U)SIM Interface
USIM_VDD 8 PO 1.8 V (U)SIM card power supply
USIM_DATA 10 IO 1.8 V (U)SIM card data
USIM_CLK 12 DO 1.8 V (U)SIM card clock
USIM_RST 14 DO 1.8 V (U)SIM card reset
USIM_DET 44 DI 1.8 V (U)SIM card insertion detection
BG95-M3 Mini PCIe supports (U)SIM card hot-plug via USIM_DET, and both high and low level detection
are supported. The function is disabled by default. See AT+QSIMDET in document [2] for details.
The following figure shows a reference design of (U)SIM interface with an 8-pin (U)SIM card connector.
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1.8V USIM_VDD
100 nF
Module 51K 15K

(U)SIM Card Connector
GND
USIM_VDD VCC GND
USIM_RST 0R RST VPP
USIM_CLK 0R IO
CLK
USIM_DET
0R
USIM_DATA
GND
33 pF 33 pF 33 pF
GND GND
Figure 4: Reference Design of (U)SIM Interface with 8-Pin (U)SIM Card Connector
If (U)SIM card detection function is not needed, please keep USIM_DET unconnected. A reference design
of (U)SIM interface with a 6-pin (U)SIM card connector is illustrated in the following figure.
USIM_VDD 100 nF
Module
15K
GND (U)SIM Card Connector
USIM_VDD VCC GND

USIM_RST 0R RST VPP
USIM_CLK 0R CLK IO
USIM_DATA 0R
33 pF 33 pF 33 pF
GND GND
Figure 5: Reference Design of (U)SIM Interface with 6-Pin (U)SIM Card Connector
In order to enhance the reliability and availability of the (U)SIM card in customers’ applications, please
follow the criteria below in (U)SIM circuit design:
 Keep the placement of (U)SIM card connector to the module as close as possible. Keep the trace
length as less than 200 mm as possible.
 Keep (U)SIM card signals away from RF and power supply traces.
 Assure the ground between the module and the (U)SIM card connector short and wide. Keep the
trace width of ground no less than 0.5 mm to maintain the same electric potential. The decouple
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capacitor between USIM_VDD and GND should be not more than 1 μF and be placed close to the
(U)SIM card connector.
 To avoid cross-talk between USIM_DATA and USIM_CLK, keep them away from each other and
shield them with surrounded ground.
 In order to offer good ESD protection, it is recommended to add a TVS diode with parasitic
capacitance not exceeding 15 pF. The 0 Ω resistors should be added in series between the module
and the (U)SIM card connector so as to facilitate debugging. The 33 pF capacitors are used for
filtering interference of EGSM900. Please note that the (U)SIM peripheral circuit should be close to
the (U)SIM card connector.
 The pull-up resistor on USIM_DATA line can improve anti-jamming capability when long layout trace
and sensitive occasion are applied, and should be placed close to the (U)SIM card connector.
3.4. USB Interface
The module provides one integrated Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface which complies with the USB
2.0 specification and supports operation at low-speed (1.5 Mbps) and full-speed (12 Mbps) modes. The
USB interface is used for AT command communication, data transmission, GNSS NMEA output, software
debugging, and firmware upgrade.
The following table shows the pin definition of USB interface.
Table: Pin Definition of USB Interface
Pin Name Pin No. I/O Description Comment
USB_DM 36 IO USB differential data (-) Require differential impedance of 90 Ω
USB_DP 38 IO USB differential data (+) Require differential impedance of 90 Ω
The following figure shows a reference design of USB interface.
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Test Points
Minimize these stubs
Module MCU
R3 NM_0R
R4 NM_0R
ESD Array
L1 USB_DM
USB_DM
USB_DP USB_DP
Close to Module GND

GND
Figure 6: Reference Design of USB Interface
A common mode choke L1 is recommended to be added in series between the module and the MCU in
order to suppress EMI spurious transmission. Meanwhile, the 0 Ω resistors (R3 and R4) should be added
in series between the module and the test points so as to facilitate debugging, and the resistors are not
mounted by default. In order to ensure the integrity of USB data line signal, L1/R3/R4 must be placed
close to the module, and also the resistors should be placed close to each other. The extra stubs of trace
must be as short as possible.
The following principles should be complied with when design the USB interface, so as to meet USB 2.0
specification.
 It is important to route the USB signal traces as differential pairs with ground surrounded. The
impedance of USB differential trace is 90 Ω.
 Do not route signal traces under crystals, oscillators, magnetic devices and RF signal traces. It is
important to route the USB differential traces in inner-layer of the PCB, and surround the traces with
ground on that layer and with ground planes above and below.
 Junction capacitance of the ESD protection device might cause influences on USB data lines, so
please pay attention to the selection of the device. Typically, the stray capacitance should be less
than 2 pF.
 Keep the ESD protection devices as close to the USB connector as possible.
NOTE
BG95-M3 Mini PCIe can only be used as a slave device.
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3.5. UART Interface
The UART interface supports 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 and 230400 bps baud rates. The
default baud rate is 115200 bps. This interface can be used for AT command communication and data
transmission.
The following table shows the pin definition of the UART interface.
Table 8: Pin Definition of UART Interface
UART_RX 11 DI 3.3 V UART receive data
UART_TX 13 DO 3.3 V UART transmit data
UART_CTS 23 DI 3.3 V UART clear to send
UART_RTS 25 DO 3.3 V UART request to send
The power domain of UART interface is 3.3 V. Pay attention to the signal direction while connecting the
UART interface to a peripheral MCU/RAM. A reference design of UART interface is provided below:
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TXD UART_TXD
RXD UART_RXD
RTS UART_RTS
CTS UART_CTS
GND GND
Voltage level: 3.3 V Voltage level: 3.3 V
Figure 7: Reference Design of UART Interface
NOTE
AT+IPR can be used to set the baud rate of UART interface, and AT+IFC can be used to set the hardware
flow control (hardware flow control is disabled by default). See document [2] for details.
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3.6. PCM and I2C Interfaces*
BG95-M3 Mini PCIe provides one Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) digital interface and one I2C interface
for VoLTE and GSM CS voice.
The following table shows the pin definition of PCM and I2C interfaces that can be applied in audio codec
design.
Table 9: Pin Definition of PCM and I2C Interfaces
PCM_CLK 45 DO 1.8 V PCM clock signal
PCM_DOUT 47 DO 1.8 V PCM data output
PCM_DIN 49 DI 1.8 V PCM data input
PCM_SYNC 51 DO 1.8 V PCM frame synchronization
I2C serial clock.

I2C_SCL 30 OD 1.8 V
Require external pull-up to 1.8 V.
I2C serial data.
I2C_SDA 32 OD 1.8 V
Require external pull-up to 1.8 V.
The following figure shows a reference design of PCM and I2C interfaces with an external codec IC.
MIC_BIAS
PCM_CLK BCLK
PCM_SYNC FS MIC+
BIAS
PCM_DOUT DACIN MIC-

PCM_DIN ADCOUT
SPKOUT+
I2C_SCL SCLK
I2C_SDA SDIN SPKOUT-
Module Codec
2.2K
2.2K
1.8V
Figure 8: Reference Design of PCM and I2C Application with Audio Codec
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NOTE
PCM and I2C interfaces support VoLTE and GSM CS voice only.
3.7. Control and Indication Interfaces
The following table shows the pin definition of control and indication interfaces.
Table 10: Pin Definition of Control and Indication Interfaces
RI 17 DO 3.3 V Used to wake up the host.
DTR 31 DI 3.3 V Data terminal ready.
Airplane mode control.

W_DISABLE# 20 DI 3.3 V
Pulled up by default. Active low.
Fundamental reset signal.
PERST# 22 DI 3.3 V
Pulled up by default. Active low.
LED signal for indicating the network status of
LED_WWAN# 42 OC
the module. Active low.
WAKE# 1 OC Used to wake up the host.
NOTE
The module can be reset by driving PERST# low for 2–3.8 s.
3.7.1. RI
RI is used to wake up the host. When a URC returns, there will be the following behaviors on the RI pin
after executing AT+QCFG="risignaltype","physical".
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120 ms
High
Low
URC return
Figure 9: RI Behavior
3.7.2. W_DISABLE#
W_DISABLE# enables/disables the RF function (excluding GNSS). It is pulled up by default, and driving it
low makes the module enter airplane mode.
The pin function is disabled by default, and AT+QCFG="airplanecontrol",1 can be used to enable this
function.
Table 11: Airplane Mode Control (Hardware Method)
W_DISABLE# RF Function Status Module Operation Mode
High level (default) RF enabled Normal mode
Low level RF disabled Airplane mode
The RF function can also be enabled/disabled with AT+CFUN=<fun>, and the details are listed below.
Table 12: Airplane Mode Control (Software Method)
AT+CFUN=<fun> RF Function Status Module Operation Mode
<fun>=0 RF and (U)SIM disabled Minimum functionality mode
<fun>=1 RF enabled Full functionality (normal mode)
<fun>=4 RF disabled Airplane mode
3.7.3. PERST#
PERST# forces a hardware reset on the module. The module can be reset by driving PERST# low for
2–3.8 s and then releasing it. The reset timing is illustrated in the following figure.
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VCC_3V3
≤ 3.8 s
≥2s
PERST# VIH ≥ 2.3 V
VIL ≤ 0.45 V
Module Running Resetting Restart

Status
Figure 10: Reset Timing
3.7.4. LED_WWAN#
LED_WWAN# indicates the network status of the module, and it absorbs a current up to 40 mA.
According to the following circuit, in order to reduce the current of the LED, a resistor must be placed in
series with the LED. The LED is powered on when LED_WWAN# is pulled low.
LED_WWAN# R
VCC
Figure 11: Reference Design of LED_WWAN#
LED_WWAN# supports two indication modes which can be switched through AT+QCFG="ledmode":
 AT+QCFG="ledmode",0 (Default setting)

 AT+QCFG="ledmode",1
The following tables show the detailed network status indications of LED_WWAN#.
Table 13: Indications of Network Status (AT+QCFG="ledmode",0, Default Setting)
Pin Status Description
Flicker slowly (200 ms low/1800 ms high) Network searching
Flicker slowly (1800 ms low/200 ms high) Idle
Flicker quickly (125 ms low/125 ms high) Data transfer is ongoing
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Always low Voice calling
Table 14: Indications of Network Status (AT+QCFG="ledmode",1)
Pin Status Description
Low Level (Light on) Registered on network successfully
 No network coverage or not registered

High-impedance (Light off)  W_DISABLE# is at low level (airplane mode)
 AT+CFUN=0 or AT+CFUN=4
3.7.5. WAKE#
WAKE# is an open collector signal which is similar to RI, but a host pull-up resistor and
AT+QCFG="risignaltype","physical" command are required. When a URC returns, a 120 ms low level
pulse will be outputted. The state of WAKE# is shown as below.
120ms
High
(external
pull-up)
Low
URC return
Figure 12: WAKE# Behaviors
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4 GNSS Receiver
BG95-M3 Mini PCIe includes a fully integrated global navigation satellite system solution that supports
Gen9 VT of Qualcomm (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS).
The module supports standard NMEA 0183 protocol, and outputs NMEA sentences at 1 Hz data update
rate via USB interface by default.
By default, the GNSS engine is switched off. It has to be switched on via AT command. See document [3]
for more details about GNSS engine technology and configurations.
4.2. GNSS Performance
The following table shows the GNSS performance of BG95 Mini PCIe.
Table 15: GNSS Performance
Parameter Description Conditions Typ. Unit
Cold start Autonomous -146 dBm

Sensitivity
Reacquisition Autonomous -157 dBm
(GNSS)
Tracking Autonomous -157 dBm
Autonomous TBD s
Cold start
@open sky
XTRA enabled TBD s
TTFF
Autonomous TBD s
(GNSS) Warm start
@open sky
XTRA enabled TBD s
Hot start Autonomous TBD s
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@open sky XTRA enabled TBD s
Accuracy Autonomous
CEP-50 <3 m
(GNSS) @open sky
NOTES
1. Tracking sensitivity: the minimum GNSS signal power at which the module can maintain lock (keep
positioning for at least 3 minutes continuously).
2. Reacquisition sensitivity: the minimum GNSS signal power required for the module to maintain lock
within 3 minutes after loss of lock.
3. Cold start sensitivity: the minimum GNSS signal power at which the module can fix position
successfully within 3 minutes after executing cold start command.
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5 Antenna Connection
BG95-M3 Mini PCIe is mounted with two antenna connectors for external antenna connection: a main
antenna connector and a GNSS antenna connector. The impedance of the antenna connectors is 50 Ω.
Main GNSS
Antenna Antenna
Connector Connector
Figure 13: Main and GNSS Antenna Connectors
5.1. Main Antenna Connector
5.1.1. Description of Main Antenna Connector
The details of main antenna connector are shown below.
Table 16: Description of Main Antenna Connector
Connector I/O Description Comment
MAIN IO Main antenna connector 50 Ω impedance
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5.1.2. Operating Frequency
Table 17: Operating Frequency
3GPP Band Transmit Receive Unit
LTE-FDD B1 1920–1980 2110–2170 MHz
LTE-FDD B2, PCS1900 1850–1910 1930–1990 MHz
LTE-FDD B3, DCS1800 1710–1785 1805–1880 MHz
LTE-FDD B4 1710–1755 2110–2155 MHz
LTE-FDD B5, GSM850 824–849 869–894 MHz
LTE-FDD B8, EGSM900 880–915 925–960 MHz
LTE-FDD B12 699–716 729–746 MHz
LTE-FDD B13 777–787 746–756 MHz
LTE-FDD B18 815–830 860–875 MHz
LTE-FDD B19 830–845 875–890 MHz
LTE-FDD B20 832–862 791–821 MHz
LTE-FDD B25 1850–1915 1930–1995 MHz
LTE-FDD B26 1) 814–849 859–894 MHz
LTE-FDD B27 1) 807–824 852–869 MHz
LTE-FDD B28 703–748 758–803 MHz
LTE-FDD B66 1710–1780 2110–2180 MHz
LTE-FDD B71 2) 663–698 617–652 MHz
LTE-FDD B85 698–716 728–746 MHz
NOTES
1) LTE-FDD
1. B26 and B27 are supported by Cat M1 only.
2) LTE-FDD
2. B71 is supported by Cat NB2 only.
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5.2. GNSS Antenna Connector
5.2.1. Description of GNSS Antenna Connector
The following tables show details of GNSS antenna connector.
By default, the GNSS antenna connector supports active antennas with 3.3 V power supply design. It also
supports passive antennas.
Table 18: Description of GNSS Antenna Connector
Connector I/O Description Comment
GNSS AI GNSS antenna connector 50 Ω impedance
5.2.2. GNSS Frequency
Table 19: GNSS Frequency
Type Frequency Unit
GPS 1575.42 ±1.023 MHz
GLONASS 1597.5–1605.8 MHz
Galileo 1575.42 ±2.046 MHz
BeiDou 1561.098 ±2.046 MHz
QZSS 1575.42 ±1.023 MHz
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5.3. Antenna Requirements
The following table shows the requirements on main and GNSS antennas.
Table 20: Antenna Requirements
Type Requirements
Frequency range: 1559–1609 MHz

Polarization: RHCP or linear
VSWR: < 2 (Typ.)
Passive antenna gain: > 0 dBi
GNSS
Active antenna noise figure: < 1.5 dB
Active antenna gain: > 0 dBi
Active antenna embedded LNA gain: < 17 dB
Active antenna power supply: 3.3 V
VSWR: ≤ 2
Efficiency: > 30%
Max Input Power: 50 W
Input Impedance: 50 Ω
LTE/GSM
Cable Insertion Loss: < 1 dB
(LTE B5/B8/B12/B13/B18/B19/B20/B26/B27/B28/B71/B85, GSM850/EGSM900)
Cable Insertion Loss: < 1.5 dB
(LTE B1/B2/B3/B4/B25/B66, DCS1800/PCS1900)
5.4. Recommended Mating Plugs for Antenna Connection
BG95-M3 Mini PCIe is mounted with antenna connectors (receptacles) for convenient antenna
connection. The dimensions of receptacles are shown as below.
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Figure 14: Dimensions of Receptacles (Unit: mm)
U.FL-LP mating plugs listed in the following figure can be used to match the receptacles.
Figure 15: Mechanicals of U.FL-LP Mating Plugs
The following figure describes the space factor of mated connectors.
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Figure 16: Space Factor of Mated Connectors (Unit: mm)
For more details of the recommended mating plugs, please visit http://www.hirose.com.
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6 Electrical, Reliability and Radio

Characteristics
This chapter mainly describes the following electrical and radio characteristics of BG95-M3 Mini PCIe:
 Power supply requirements

 Digital I/O characteristics
 RF characteristics
 ESD characteristics
 Current consumption
6.2. Power Supply Requirements
The input voltage of BG95-M3 Mini PCIe is 3.3 V ±9% (3.0–3.6 V), as specified by PCI Express Mini CEM
Specifications 1.2. The following table shows the power supply requirements of the module.
Table 21: Power Supply Requirements
Parameter Description Min. Typ. Max. Unit
VCC_3V3 Power Supply 3.0 3.3 3.6 V
6.3. Digital I/O Characteristics
The following table shows the digital I/O characteristics of the module.
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Table 22: 3.3 V Digital I/O Characteristics
Parameter Description Min. Max. Unit
VIH Input High Voltage 0.7 × VCC_3V3 VCC_3V3 + 0.3 V
VIL Input Low Voltage -0.3 0.3 × VCC_3V3 V
VOH Output High Voltage VCC_3V3 - 0.5 VCC_3V3 V
VOL Output Low Voltage 0 0.4 V
Table 23: 1.8 V Digital I/O Characteristics
Parameter Description Min. Max. Unit
VIH Input High Voltage 1.2 2.0 V
VIL Input Low Voltage -0.3 0.6 V
VOH Output High Voltage 1.35 1.8 V
VOL Output Low Voltage 0 0.45 V
NOTES
1. The PCM and I2C interfaces belong to 1.8 V power domain and other I/O interfaces belong to
VCC_3V3 power domain.
2. The maximum voltage value of VIL for PERST# and W_DISABLE# is 0.5 V.
6.4. RF Characteristics
The following tables show the conducted RF output power and receiving sensitivity of the module.
Table 24: Conducted RF Output Power
Frequency Max. Min.
LTE-FDD B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B18/B19/B20/
21 dBm + 1.7/-3 dB < -39 dBm
B25/B26 1)/B27 1)/B28/B66/B71 2)/B85
GSM850/EGSM900 33 dBm ± 2 dB 5 dBm ± 5 dB
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DCS1800/PCS1900 30 dBm ± 2 dB 0 dBm ± 5 dB
GSM850/EGSM900 (8-PSK) 27 dBm ± 3 dB 5 dBm ± 5 dB
DCS1800/PCS1900 (8-PSK) 26 dBm ± 3 dB 0 dBm ± 5 dB
NOTES
1)
1. LTE-FDD B26 and B27 are supported by Cat M1 only.
2)
2. LTE-FDD B71 is supported by Cat NB2 only.
Table19: Conducted RF Receiving Sensitivity
Sensitivity (dBm)
Band Primary Diversity
Cat M1/3GPP Cat NB2 1)/3GPP
LTE-FDD B1 -106/-102.3 -115/-107.5
LTE-FDD B2 -104.9/-100.3 -115/-107.5
LTE-FDD B3 -102.9/-99.3 -115/-107.5
LTE-FDD B4 -104.4/-102.3 -114/-107.5
LTE-FDD B5 -104.4/-100.8 -116/-107.5
LTE-FDD B8 -104.1/-99.8 -113/-107.5
LTE-FDD B12 -104.4/-99.3 -116/-107.5
LTE-FDD B13 Not -104.4/-99.3 -115.5/-107.5

Supported
LTE-FDD B18 Supported -104.4/-102.3 -116/-107.5
LTE-FDD B19 -104.4/-102.3 -115.5/-107.5
LTE-FDD B20 -104.1/-99.8 -115.5/-107.5
LTE-FDD B25 -104.5/-100.3 -115.5/-107.5
LTE-FDD B26 -104.5/-100.3 Not Supported
LTE-FDD B27 -104.5/-100.8 Not Supported
LTE-FDD B28 -104 /-100.8 -116/-107.5
LTE-FDD B66 -103.9/-101.8 -115.5/-107.5
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LTE-FDD B71 Not Supported -115/-107.5
LTE-FDD B85 -104.3/-99.3 -116/-107.5
Sensitivity (dBm)
Band Primary Diversity
GSM/3GPP
GSM850/EGSM900 Not -107/-102

Supported
DCS1800/PCS1900 Supported -107/-102
NOTE
1)
LTE Cat NB2 receiving sensitivity without repetitions.
6.5. ESD Characteristics
The following table shows the ESD characteristics of the module.
Table 20: ESD Characteristics
Tested Interfaces Contact Discharge Air Discharge Unit
GND TBD TBD kV
VCC_3V3 TBD TBD kV
Main antenna connector TBD TBD kV
GNSS antenna connector TBD TBD kV
6.6. Current Consumption
The following tables describe the current consumption of the module.
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Table 21: Current Consumption of BG95-M3 Mini PCIe
Description Conditions Average Max. Unit
LTE Cat M1
28 - mA
DRX = 1.28 s
LTE Cat NB1
28 - mA
DRX = 1.28 s
Idle Mode
LTE Cat M1
(USB
eDRX = 40.96 s 27 - mA
connected)
@ PTW = 10.24 s, DRX = 2.56 s
LTE Cat NB1
eDRX = 40.96 s 27 - mA
@ PTW = 10.24 s, DRX = 2.56 s
Band 1 @ 21.35 dBm 250 538 mA
Band 2 @ 21.53 dBm 240 514 mA
Band 3 @ 21.18 dBm 242 514 mA
Band 4 @ 21.48 dBm 260 618 mA
Band 5 @ 21.38 dBm 260 578 mA
Band 8 @ 22.46 dBm 259 597 mA
Band 12 @ 21.45 dBm 235 495 mA
Band 13 @ 21.46 dBm 254 557 mA
LTE Cat M1 data Band 18 @ 22.29 dBm 254 567 mA

transfer
(GNSS OFF) Band 19 @ 21.39 dBm 244 526 mA
Band 20 @ 22.27 dBm 259 571 mA
Band 25 @ 21.46 dBm 256 574 mA
Band 26 @ 22.16 dBm 256 551 mA
Band 27 @ 21.8 dBm 250 545 mA
Band 28A @ 21.3 dBm 253 558 mA
Band 28B @ 21.2 dBm 244 515 mA
Band 66 @ 22.82 dBm 249 557 mA
Band 85 @ 21.27 dBm 237 507 mA
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Band 1 @ 21.14 dBm 204 484 mA
Band 2 @ 21.11 dBm 371 496 mA
Band 3 @ 21.65 dBm 206 493 mA
Band 4 @ 21.51 dBm 203 481 mA
Band 5 @ 21.33 dBm 400 533 mA
Band 8 @ 21.13dBm 393 519 mA
Band 12 @ 21.09 dBm 203 483 mA
LTE Cat NB1 Band 13 @ 21.21 dBm 412 550 mA

data transfer
(GNSS OFF) Band 18 @ 21.38 dBm 215 516 mA
Band 19 @ 20.78 dBm 390 523 mA
Band 20 @ 21.13 dBm 395 528 mA
Band 25 @ 21.57 dBm 206 509 mA
Band 28 @ 21.06dBm 378 496 mA
Band 66 @ 21.62 dBm 370 498 mA
Band 71 @ 20.78 dBm 148 441 mA
Band 85 @ 20.07 dBm 357 463 mA
GPRS GSM850 4UL/1DL @ 29.58 dBm 862 - mA
GPRS data GPRS GSM900 4UL/1DL @ 29.65 dBm 857 - mA

transfer (GNSS
OFF) GPRS DCS1800 4UL/1DL @ 26.16 dBm 565 - mA
GPRS PCS1900 4UL/1DL @ 25.88 dBm 587 - mA
EDGE GSM850 4UL/1DL @ 22.58 dBm 523 - mA
EDGE data EDGE GSM900 4UL/1DL @ 22.66 dBm 521 - mA

transfer (GNSS
OFF) EDGE DCS1800 4UL/1DL @ 21.7 dBm 470 - mA
EDGE PCS1900 4UL/1DL @ 22.23 dBm 486 - mA
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Table 22: GNSS Current Consumption
Parameter Description Conditions Typ. Unit
Cold start @ Passive Antenna TBD mA

Searching
(AT+CFUN=0)
Lost state @ Passive Antenna TBD mA
IVBAT
Instrument environment TBD mA
(GNSS)
Tracking
Open Sky @ Passive Antenna TBD mA
(AT+CFUN=0)
Open Sky @ Active Antenna TBD mA
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7 Dimensions and Packaging
This chapter mainly describes mechanical dimensions as well as packaging specification of BG95-M3
Mini PCIe module. All dimensions are measured in millimeter (mm), and the dimensional tolerances are
±0.05 mm unless otherwise specified.
7.2. Mechanical Dimensions of BG95-M3 Mini PCIe
30.00±0.15
24.20±0.2
8.35 Φ2.6±0.1
2.90±0.15 1.00±0.1
6.39 6.39 2.055±0.15
2.90±0.15
11.85±0.15
2.25±0.2
47.75±0.15
23.60±0.2
50.95±0.15
1.40±0.1
19.90±0.2 5.05±0.15 10.15±0.1
2.40 0.25 Max.

4.00±0.1
7.38±0.1
0.25 Max.
0.4 Max. R0.50
0.25Max
Top View Side View
Figure 17: Mechanical Dimensions of BG95-M3 Mini PCIe
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7.3. Standard Dimensions of Mini PCI Express
The following figure shows the standard dimensions of Mini PCI Express. See document [1] for Detail A
and Detail B.
Figure 18: Standard Dimensions of Mini PCI Express
BG95-M3 Mini PCIe adopts a standard Mini PCI Express connector which compiles with the directives
and standards listed in document [1]. The following figure takes the Molex 679105700 as an example.
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Figure 19: Dimensions of the Mini PCI Express Connector (Molex 679105700)
7.4. Packaging Specification
BG95-M3 Mini PCIe modules are packaged in a tray. Each tray contains 10 modules. The smallest
package contains 100 modules.
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8 Appendix A References
Table 23: Related Documents
SN Document Name Remark
PCI Express Mini Card Electromechanical PCI Express Mini Card

[1]
Specification Revision 1.2 Electromechanical Specification
Quectel_BG95&BG77&BG600L_Series_AT_ AT commands manual of BG95 series,
[2]
Commands_Manual BG77 and BG600L-M3 modules
Quectel_BG95&BG77&BG600L_Series_GNSS_ GNSS application note of BG95 series,
[3]
Application_Note BG77 and BG600L-M3 modules
Table 24: Terms and Abbreviations
Abbreviation Description
bps Bits Per Second
CS Coding Scheme
CTS Clear to Send
DFOTA Delta Firmware upgrade Over-The-Air
DL Downlink
DTE Data Terminal Equipment
DTR Data Terminal Ready
EMI Electromagnetic Interference
ESD Electrostatic Discharge
ESR Equivalent Series Resistance
FDD Frequency Division Duplexing
GLObalnaya Navigatsionnaya Sputnikovaya Sistema, the Russian Global

GLONASS
Navigation Satellite System
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GMSK Gaussian Minimum Shift Keying
GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System
GPS Global Positioning System
GSM Global System for Mobile Communications
kbps kilobits per second
LED Light Emitting Diode
LTE Long Term Evolution
Mbps Million Bits Per Second
MCU Micro Control Unit
ME Mobile Equipment
NMEA National Marine Electronics Association
PCM Pulse Code Modulation
PDA Personal Digital Assistant
PDU Protocol Data Unit
POS Point of Sale
PPP Point-to-Point Protocol
RF Radio Frequency
RTS Ready To Send
RX Receive Direction
SMS Short Message Service
TX Transmitting Direction
TVS Transient Voltage Suppressor
UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver & Transmitter
UL Uplink
URC Unsolicited Result Code
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USB Universal Serial Bus
(U)SIM (Universal) Subscriber Identification Module
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9 Appendix B GPRS Coding Schemes
Table 25: Description of Different Coding Schemes
Scheme CS-1 CS-2 CS-3 CS-4
Code Rate 1/2 2/3 3/4 1
USF 3 3 3 3
Pre-coded USF 3 6 6 12
Radio Block excl. USF and BCS 181 268 312 428
BCS 40 16 16 16
Tail 4 4 4 -
Coded Bits 456 588 676 456
Punctured Bits 0 132 220 -
Data Rate (kbps) 9.05 13.4 15.6 21.4
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10 Appendix C GPRS Multi-slot Classes

Twenty-nine classes of GPRS multi-slot modes are defined for MS in GPRS specification. Multi-slot
classes are product dependent, and determine the maximum achievable data rates in both the uplink and
downlink directions. Written as 3+1 or 2+2, the first number indicates the amount of downlink timeslots,
while the second number indicates the amount of uplink timeslots. The active slots determine the total
number of slots the GPRS device can use simultaneously for both uplink and downlink communications.
The description of different multi-slot classes is shown in the following table.
Table 26: GPRS Multi-slot Classes
Multislot Class Downlink Slots Uplink Slots Active Slots
1 1 1 2
2 2 1 3
3 2 2 3
4 3 1 4
5 2 2 4
6 3 2 4
7 3 3 4
8 4 1 5
9 3 2 5
10 4 2 5
11 4 3 5
12 4 4 5
13 3 3 NA
14 4 4 NA
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15 5 5 NA
16 6 6 NA
17 7 7 NA
18 8 8 NA
19 6 2 NA
20 6 3 NA
21 6 4 NA
22 6 4 NA
23 6 6 NA
24 8 2 NA
25 8 3 NA
26 8 4 NA
27 8 4 NA
28 8 6 NA
29 8 8 NA
30 5 1 6
31 5 2 6
32 5 3 6
33 5 4 6
LPWA Module Series
11 Appendix D EDGE Modulation and

Coding Schemes
Table 27: EDGE Modulation and Coding Schemes
Coding
Modulation Coding Family 1 Timeslot 2 Timeslots 4 Timeslots
Schemes
MCS-1 GMSK C 8.80 kbps 17.60 kbps 35.20 kbps
MCS-2 GMSK B 11.2 kbps 22.4 kbps 44.8 kbps
MCS-3 GMSK A 14.8 kbps 29.6 kbps 59.2 kbps
MCS-4 GMSK C 17.6 kbps 35.2 kbps 70.4 kbps
MCS-5 8-PSK B 22.4 kbps 44.8 kbps 89.6 kbps
MCS-6 8-PSK A 29.6 kbps 59.2 kbps 118.4 kbps
MCS-7 8-PSK B 44.8 kbps 89.6 kbps 179.2 kbps

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Version Date Author Description

About the Document ................................................................................................................................... 2

2 Product Concept .................................................................................................................................. 9

3 Application Interfaces ....................................................................................................................... 13

4 GNSS Receiver ................................................................................................................................... 29

5 Antenna Connection .......................................................................................................................... 31

6 Electrical, Reliability and Radio Characteristics ............................................................................ 37

6.1. General Description ................................................................................................................. 37

7 Dimensions and Packaging .............................................................................................................. 44

Table 1: Description of BG95-M3 Mini PCIe ................................................................................................ 9

Figure 1: Functional Diagram ..................................................................................................................... 12

1.1. Safety Information

Wireless devices may cause interference on sensitive medical equipment, so

2.1. General Description

The module can be applied in the following fields:

 Wireless POS systems

Table 1: Description of BG95-M3 Mini PCIe

EGPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

Power Class Power Class 5 (21 dBm) @ LTE bands

GNSS GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS

2.2. Key Features

Table 2: Key Features of BG95-M3 Mini PCIe

Function Interface PCI Express Mini Card 1.2 Standard Interface

 Text and PDU mode

1. 1) USB_VBUS has been connected to module’s VBAT pin by default.

2.3. Functional Diagram

VCC_3V3 Boost VBAT Automatic

PCM & I2C

Figure 1: Functional Diagram

“*” means under development.

3.1. Pin Assignment

Pin Name Pin No. Pin No. Pin Name

Figure 2: Pin Assignment

3.2. Pin Description

Table 3: Definition of I/O Parameters

Table 4: Pin Description

Mini PCI Express BG95-M3 Mini

4 GND GND Mini card ground

5 COEX2 RESERVED Reserved

6 1.5V RESERVED Reserved

7 CLKREQ# RESERVED Reserved

10 UIM_DATA USIM_DATA IO (U)SIM card data 1.8 V only

15 GND GND Mini card ground

16 UIM_VPP RESERVED Reserved

19 RESERVED RESERVED Reserved

27 GND GND Mini card ground

28 1.5V RESERVED Reserved

29 GND GND Mini card ground

31 PETn0 DTR DI Data terminal ready

34 GND GND Mini card ground

35 GND GND Mini card ground

36 USB_D- USB_DM IO USB differential data (-)

37 GND GND Mini card ground