Specifications
Note: Unless otherwise specified, the red asterisk * marked after module functions, features, interfaces, pin names, commands, parameters, etc., indicates that the function, feature, interface, pin, command, parameter, etc.,is under development and not yet supported. The asterisk marked after the module model indicates that there is no sample available for that model.
Specification Parameters
| Quectel Pi H1 | Description |
|---|---|
| Package | PCBA |
| Dimensions (mm) | (108 +0.10/-0.15) × (68.70 +0.10/-0.15) × (20.77 +0.10/-0.15) |
| Weight (g) | 68 ±0.5 |
Key parameters
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Application Processor | 8-core 64-bit high-performance processor (up to 12.15 TOPS computing power) 1 × A78 @ 2.7 GHz + 3 × A78 @ 2.4 GHz + 4 × A55 @ 1.9 GHz 32 KB L1I cache, 32KB L1D cache and 512 KB L2 cache |
| GPU | Adreno™ 643L @The maximum main frequency is up to 812 MHz |
| Memory | 8 GB LPDDR4X + 128 GB UFS |
| Operating System | Yocto Linux/Debian |
| USB Interfaces | 1 × USB 3.1 Type-C interface, which is compatible with USB 2.0. The maximum data transmission rate is 5 Gbps 2 × standard USB 2.0 Type-A interfaces, supporting master mode only. The maximum data transmission rate is 480 Mbps 1 × USB Type-C interface, serving as main power supply interface |
| Display Interfaces | 1 × USB Type-C interface (DP over USB Type-C), DisplayPort 1.4. It supports up to 4K (3840 × 2160) @ 60 fps 1 × Micro HDMI interface , HDMI 2.0 (Frame rate to be determined). Encoding: 4K (H.264/ H.265/VP9) @ 30 fps. Decoding 4K (H.264/H.265/VP9) @ 60 fps 1 × FPC connector* , 4-lane MIPI DSI D-PHY 1.2, 1280 × 800 @ 60 fps |
| Audio Interface | 1 × 3.5 mm headphone port, an output interface conforming to Chinese and American standards 1 × Micro HDMI interface, supporting audio output 1 × on-board DMIC 1 × loudspeaker interface |
| Camera Interfaces | 2 × FPC connectors, 4-lane MIPI CSI, with the maximum rate of 2.5 Gbps/ lane |
| Ethernet Interface | 1 × standard RJ45 interface, supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps rate of Ethernet |
| PCIe interface | 1 × FPC connector, 1-lane PCIe 3.0, with the maximum data rate of 8 Gbps |
| SD Card Interface | 1 × SD 3.0, 4-bit SDIO |
| UART interface | 1 × DBG_UART interface, used for debugging only |
| ADC interfaces | 3 × ADC pins, with 1.8 V maximum input voltage |
| Expansion Ports | 6 × I2C interface (multiplexed with other interfaces) 1 × I2S interface (multiplexed with other interfaces) 4 × SPI (multiplexed with other interfaces) 4 × UART (multiplexed with other interfaces) 3 × PWM interface (multiplexed with other interfaces) 28 × GPIO (multiplexed with other interfaces) 1 × SDIO (Switch toggle) |
| Keypads | 1 × PWRKEY, internal pull-up is supported 1 × KEY1, user-definable functional keypad 1 × KEY2, user-definable functional keypad 1 × USB_BOOT, a functional keypad, which can be used to force the product to enter download mode |
| LED Indicators | Red, blue and green lights |
| Antenna Interface | 1 × Wi-Fi & Bluetooth PCB onboard interface 1 × RF coaxial connector (ECT818000500), which can be used with ECT 818003008 RF coaxial cable④ |
| WLAN | 2.4 & 5 GHz IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 (for details, see the Note following this table) |
| Temperature Ranges | Normal operating temperature: -20 to +70 °C Storage temperature: -40 to +85 °C |
| Power Supply Requirements | USB Type-C power supply. Use a Power Delivery (PD) compliant adapter/external power source that can provide 9 V/3 A or 5 V/5 A |
| Shielding Cover | None |
| Firmware Upgrade | USB interface & DP OTA* |
| RoHS | All hardware components fully comply with EU RoHS directive |
- The product supports only mandatory Bluetooth 5.0 features but not optional features such as the 2 Mbps BLE and Advanced Advertising Extensions.
- Either Micro HDMI interface or MIPI display can be used every time. They cannot be used concurrently.
- The SD card interface function can be realized through the SD card slot or the 2×20-pin SDIO interface. It can be switched between the two options via a switch, but cannot be supported simultaneously.
- Quectel provides two optional antenna solutions for the product. For details, please contact Quectel Technical Support.
Functional Block Diagram
Interface Description
Detailed interface diagram
Interface Description Table
| No. | Interface Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Micro HDMI | Micro HDMI interface video output, supporting 4k @ 60 Hz |
| 2 | Ethernet | Ethernet with 10/100/1000 Mbps communication rate |
| 3 | Fan Connector | 5V powered fan device |
| 4 | USB Type-A | 2 standard USB 2.0 Type-A interfaces |
| 5, 6 | Camera Interface | 2 channels of 4-lane MIPI CSI, maximum data rate up to 2.5 Gbps/ lane |
| 7 | DSI Display Interface | 1 channel of 4-lane MIPI DSI D-PHY 1.2, 1280 × 800 @ 60 fps, maximum data rate up to 2.5 Gbps/lane |
| 8 | UART | Debug UART, for debugging only |
| 9 | ADC | 3 channels of ADC test interface pins, maximum input voltage 1.8 V |
| 10 | DMIC | Digital microphone |
| 11 | Speaker | Speaker output, 2-pin 1.25 mm pitch universal speaker socket |
| 12 | Headphone | 3.5 mm audio interface, audio output |
| 13 | USB Type-C | Display interface: USB Type-C interface (DP Over USB Type-C), DisplayPort 1.4, maximum 4K (3840 × 2160) @ 60 fpsExpansion port: USB 3.1 Type-C interface, compatible with USB 2.0 |
| 14 | USB Type-C Power Supply | Provides DC power through USB Type-C; supports PD |
| 15 | PWRKEY Button | Power on/off button, need to press and hold this button to power on when the automatic power-on function is not enabled |
| 16 | KEY1 | User-definable function |
| 17 | KEY2 | User-definable function |
| 18 | PCIe | PCIe 3.0 interface for high-speed peripherals, maximum data rate up to 8 Gbps |
| 19 | USB_BOOT | Force the product to enter download mode |
| 20 | 2 × 20 Pin Header | GPIO with multiple multiplexing functions, can be multiplexed as I2C, SPI, PWM, etc. |
| 21 | WI-FI/Bluetooth PCB Onboard AntennaRF Coaxial Connector | Wi-Fi/Bluetooth PCB onboard antenna or RF coaxial connector ECT818000500 |
| 22 | SD Card | Push-type SD card socket, compliant with SD 3.0 protocol |
| 23 | Automatic Power-On Switch | Switch for automatic power-on function when powered |
- The product provides two antenna solutions: Wi-Fi/Bluetooth PCB onboard antenna or RF coaxial connector. When the PCB onboard antenna is selected, the RF coaxial connector will not be soldered on the product.
40-pin pin definition
The following is the pin definition list of the 2 × 20 Pin header:
| Pin No. | Function | Pin No. | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3V3 | 2 | 5V |
| 3 | I2C0_SDA | 4 | 5V |
| 5 | I2C0_SCL | 6 | GND |
| 7 | GPIO_77 | 8 | UART_TXD |
| 9 | GND | 10 | UART_RXD |
| 11 | GPIO_16 | 12 | GPIO_101 |
| 13 | GPIO_17 | 14 | GND |
| 15 | GPIO_18 | 16 | GPIO_32 |
| 17 | 3V3 | 18 | GPIO_33 |
| 19 | SPI_MOSI | 20 | GND |
| 21 | SPI_MISO | 22 | GPIO_19 |
| 23 | SPI_CLK | 24 | SPI_CE0 |
| 25 | GND | 26 | SPI_CE1 |
| 27 | I2C1_SDA | 28 | I2C1_SCL |
| 29 | GPIO_49 | 30 | GND |
| 31 | GPIO_48 | 32 | GPIO_76 |
| 33 | GPIO_78 | 34 | GND |
| 35 | GPIO_103 | 36 | GPIO_34 |
| 37 | GPIO_35 | 38 | GPIO_104 |
| 39 | GND | 40 | GPIO_102 |
Mechanical Dimensions
This section mainly introduces the mechanical dimensions of the product, all dimensions are in mm. For all dimensions without marked tolerances, the tolerance is +0.10/-0.15.
Electrical Characteristics Description
Absolute Maximum Ratings
| Parameter | Minimum | Maximum | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB Type-C Supply Voltage | -0.3 | 20.0 | V |
| Expansion Port Digital Pin Voltage | -0.3 | 3.6 | V |
Remarks:Exceeding the operating conditions shown in the above table may cause permanent damage to the product.
Power Supply Ratings
The product can be powered through the POWER IN Type-C port, supporting USB PD 3.0 fast charging protocol. The power adapter for the product should be able to provide 9 V/ 3 A or 5 V/5 A or higher power supply.
Digital Logic Level Characteristics
2 × 20 Pin I/O requirements (Unit: V)
| Parameter | Description | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIH | Input High Level | 2.81 | 3.30 |
| VIL | Input Low Level | 0 | 0.66 |
| VOH | Output High Level | 3.00 | 3.30 |
| VOL | Output Low Level | 0 | 0.30 |
ESD Protection
Static electricity generated by human body static electricity, electrostatic friction between microelectronics, etc., can be discharged to the product through various ways and may cause certain damage to the product. Therefore, attention should be paid to electrostatic protection and reasonable electrostatic protection measures should be taken. For example: wear anti-static gloves during R&D, production, assembly and testing; when designing products, add anti-static protection devices at circuit interfaces and other points vulnerable to electrostatic discharge. ESD withstand voltage (Temperature: 25~30 ℃, Humidity: 40 ±5 %; Unit: kV).
| Test Point | Contact Discharge | Air Discharge |
|---|---|---|
| VBUS and GND | ±5 | ±10 |
| Other Interfaces | ±0.5 | ±1 |
Operating and Storage Temperature
Operating and storage temperature (Unit: ℃)
| Parameter | Minimum | Typical | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Operating Temperature | -20 | +25 | +70 |
| Storage Temperature | -40 | - | +85 |
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