CC660D-LS TE-B

User Guide

Satellite Communication Module Series

Version: 1.0

Date: 2023-11-15

Status: Released
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Safety Information
The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, such as usage,
service or repair of any terminal or mobile incorporating the module. Manufacturers of the 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 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.

Terminals or mobiles operating over radio signal and cellular network cannot be
guaranteed to connect in certain conditions, such as when the mobile bill is unpaid
or the (U)SIM card is invalid. When emergent help is needed in such conditions,
use emergency call if the device supports it. In order to make or receive a call, the
terminal or mobile must be switched on in a service area with adequate cellular
signal strength. In an emergency, the device with emergency call function cannot
be used as the only contact method considering network connection cannot be
guaranteed under all circumstances.

The terminal or mobile contains a transceiver. When it is ON, it receives and

transmits radio frequency signals. RF interference can occur if it is used close to
TV sets, radios, computers or other electric equipment.

In locations with explosive or potentially explosive atmospheres, obey all posted

signs and turn off wireless devices such as mobile phone or other terminals. Areas
with explosive or potentially explosive atmospheres include fueling areas, below
decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the
air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal powders.

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About the Document

Revision History

Version Date Author Description

- 2023-10-12 Ryan LIU Creation of the document

1.0 2023-11-15 Xin XIA First official released

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Contents

Safety Information ....................................................................................................................................... 3

About the Document ................................................................................................................................... 4
Contents ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
Table Index ................................................................................................................................................... 6
Figure Index ................................................................................................................................................. 7

1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 8
1.1. Special Mark ............................................................................................................................... 8

2 Product Overview ................................................................................................................................ 9

2.1. Top and Bottom Views ................................................................................................................ 9
2.2. Components & Interfaces Placement ....................................................................................... 11
2.3. Key Features ............................................................................................................................. 13
2.4. Functional Diagram ................................................................................................................... 14

3 Kit Accessories & Assembly ............................................................................................................ 15

3.1. Accessories Assembly .............................................................................................................. 15
3.2. Accessories List ........................................................................................................................ 16

4 Operation Procedures ....................................................................................................................... 17

4.1. Interface Diagram...................................................................................................................... 17
4.2. Basic Operation Procedures ..................................................................................................... 18
4.3. Power Consumption Test Guide ............................................................................................... 19
4.3.1. Test Tools ....................................................................................................................... 19
4.3.2. Modify TE-B.................................................................................................................... 19
4.3.3. Test Procedures ............................................................................................................. 20
4.4. GNSS Test Guide ...................................................................................................................... 21
4.4.1. QCOM Connection Test Guide ...................................................................................... 21
4.4.1.1. Test Tools .............................................................................................................. 21
4.4.1.2. Test Procedures .................................................................................................... 21
4.4.2. QGNSS Connection Test Guide..................................................................................... 24
4.4.2.1. Test Tools .............................................................................................................. 24
4.4.2.2. Test Procedures .................................................................................................... 24
4.4.3. CC660D-LS Communication Test Guide* ...................................................................... 26
4.4.3.1. Test Tools .............................................................................................................. 26
4.4.3.2. Test Procedures .................................................................................................... 26

5 Appendix References ........................................................................................................................ 28

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Table Index

Table 1: Special Mark ................................................................................................................................... 8

Table 2: Components & Interfaces Information...........................................................................................11
Table 3: Key Features ................................................................................................................................ 13
Table 4: Accessories List ............................................................................................................................ 16
Table 5: Related Document ........................................................................................................................ 28
Table 6: Terms and Abbreviations .............................................................................................................. 28

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Figure Index

Figure 1: Top View ........................................................................................................................................ 9

Figure 2: Bottom View ................................................................................................................................ 10
Figure 3: Top Components & Interfaces Placement ...................................................................................11
Figure 4: Functional Diagram of TE-B ....................................................................................................... 14
Figure 5: TE-B Kit Accessories Assembly .................................................................................................. 15
Figure 6: TE-B Kit Accessories .................................................................................................................. 16
Figure 7: Interface Diagram ....................................................................................................................... 17
Figure 8: USB-to-UART Interface Displayed on PC .................................................................................. 18
Figure 9: TE-B Interface for Power Consumption Test .............................................................................. 19
Figure 10: TE-B Wiring for Power Consumption Test ................................................................................ 20
Figure 11: TE-B Interfaces for GNSS QCOM Connection Test ................................................................. 22
Figure 12: USB-to-UART Interface Displayed on PC ................................................................................ 22
Figure 13: NMEA Statement Output .......................................................................................................... 23
Figure 14: TE-B Interfaces for GNSS QGNSS Connection Test ............................................................... 25
Figure 15: USB-to-UART Interface Displayed on PC ................................................................................ 25
Figure 16: QGNSS Interface ...................................................................................................................... 26
Figure 17: TE-B Interfaces for Communication Test Between CC660D-LS and GNSS Module............... 27

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1 Introduction
To help you develop applications with Quectel CC660D-LS conveniently, Quectel supplies a dedicated
development board (CC660D-LS TE-B) to test the module. This document helps you quickly understand
its interface specifications, RF characteristics, electrical and mechanical details and know how to use it.

1.1. Special Mark

Table 1: Special Mark

Mark Definition

Unless otherwise specified, when an asterisk (*) is used after a function, feature, interface, pin
name, AT command, or argument, and so on, it indicates that the function, feature, interface,
* pin, AT command, or argument, and so on, is under development and currently not supported;
and the asterisk (*) after a model indicates that the sample of the model is currently
unavailable.

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2 Product Overview
CC660D-LS TE-B is a satellite communication development board that can be used to develop and
debug applications. It communicates with infrastructures of mobile network operators through IoT-NTN
radio protocol as specified in 3GPP Rel-17.

2.1. Top and Bottom Views

Figure 1: Top View

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Figure 2: Bottom View

NOTE

Images above are for illustration purpose only and may differ from the actual product. For authentic
appearance and label, please refer to the product received from Quectel.

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2.2. Components & Interfaces Placement

J0101

4
GNSS_RESET_CTR RESERVED3

RESERVED23
RTS RESERVED2 1 2
19

RESERVED4
CTS RESERVED1
20

USB_EINT BOOT
VDD_EXT S0601

1
PSM_EIN GPIO0
NETLOGHT I2S0_CK
RESET I2S0_WS
ADC0 I2S0_RX

3
GNSS
PWRKEY I2S0_TX GNSS_WAKEUP GNSS_RESET
RTC_GPIO0 RI

U0304 GNSS_GEFENCE GNSS_PPS

U0101 GNSS_JAM_IND
GNSS_3D_FIX
GNSS_WI
GNSS_DBG_RXD
GNSS_DBG_TXD

RESERVED13
RESERVED14
GNSS_WAKEUP_CTR GNSS_WAKEUP
2

DTR GNSS_WAKEUP

19
1

20
2

DTR GNSS_RESET
MODULE_VBAT BOOT GND GND
J0103 GNSS_RESET_CTR GNSS_RESET

BC95_AUX_RXD
BC95_AUX_TXD
REF TMS TCK

UART2_RXD
UART2_TXD
2 6
1

GNSS_RXD
15 GNSS_TXD
GND GNSS
5
MODULE USB

DBG_RXD
DBG_TXD

VDD_EXT
M_RXD
M_TXD

J0403 J0703
16 U0601
AUX_TXD

C AUX_RXD U0405 CC660D-LS-TE-B_V1.2

D
C8
U0404
C4
C7
LABEL POSITION
C3

J0501 C6
C2 U0402 L YYWW
C5 ON ON
C1
SIM FOR CC660D U0303
S0401 S0402
1
2

OFF OFF

C GNSS
D
C8
C4 5 1
C7
CLK

MOSI
MISO

C3 GND CS
C6
S0401 S0402
C2
J0306 U0401
1

C5
MODULE TO GNSS OFF ON
C1 1.8V
2

SIM FOR BC95 MODULE TO USB OFF OFF

D0304 J0305 D0205 GNSS TO USB ON OFF 2 1

J0302
PSM_EINT_N

PWRKEY PSM_EINT GND

PWRKEY_N

RESET
POWR_EN
RESET_N

4
1

GNSS_VRTC
1

J0309 U0301 3.3V

U0305 9 1
S0201 S0202 S0203
10 2

J0401
RTS
RTS
DTR

DTR

U0302
1

Figure 3: Top Components & Interfaces Placement

Table 2: Components & Interfaces Information

Component RefDes Description

CC660D-LS U0101 CC660D-LS module

LC29H U0601 LC29H module

U0301,
U0302,
LDO Low dropout voltage linear regulator
U0303,
U0304,

DC-DC U0305 DC-DC converter

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USB-to-UART Bridge U0401 USB to UART bridge

U0402,
Voltage-level Translators U0404, Bidirectional voltage-level translator
U0405
J0401 USB power supply interface

Power Supply Interfaces J0309 Power adapter interface

J0103 External power supply interface

USB-to-UART Interface J0401 Supports 3 UART interfaces

USB Interface J0403 USB interface of the CC660D-LS module

GNSS Antenna Interface J0703 GNSS SMA connector

ANT_RF Interface J0101 NTN SMA connector

USIM Interface J0501 USIM card connector

J0305 Selects an internal or external power supply for the module

Jumper
J0306 Selects 1.8/3.0 V according to VDD_IO

PWRKEY Button S0202 Turns on the CC660D-LS module

RESET_N Button S0201 Resets the CC660D-LS module

PSM_EINT Button S0203 Wakes up the module from PSM

GNSS RESET_N Button S0601 Resets the LC29H module

V_BCKP interface J0302 Backup power supply interface

S0401,
GNSS UART Switch Selects the communication object of the GNSS module.
S0402
Power status indicator D0304 The power up/down status indicator

NET_STATUS indicator* D0205 The network status indicator

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2.3. Key Features

Table 3: Key Features

Category Description

USB interface:
⚫ Supply voltage range: 4.75–5.25 V
⚫ Typical supply voltage: 5.0 V
Power adapter interface:
Power Supply ⚫ Supply voltage range: 4.75–5.25 V
⚫ Typical supply voltage: 5.0 V
External power supply interface：
⚫ Supply voltage range: 2.2–3.6 V
⚫ Typical supply voltage: 3.3 V

Transmitting Power 23 dBm ±2 dB

⚫ Normal operating temperature: -35 to +75 °C 1

Temperature Ranges ⚫ Extended operating temperature: -40 to +85 °C 2
⚫ Storage temperature: -40 to +90 °C

USIM Interface 3 Support 1.8/3.0 V external USIM card

Main UART (CH A):

⚫ Use: AT command communication, data transmission, and firmware
upgrade
⚫ Baud rate:
− AT command communication and data transmission:
Auto-baud mode by default, up to 115200 bps.
− Firmware upgrade:
USB-to-UART Interface
921600 bps by default.
Auxiliary UART (CH B):
⚫ Use: Software debugging.
⚫ Baud rate: 921600 bps by default
Debug UART (CH C):
⚫ Use: Software debugging.
⚫ Baud rate: 921600 bps by default

1 Within this range, the module’s indicators comply with 3GPP specification requirements.
2 Within this range, the module retains the ability to establish and maintain functions such as SMS*, without any
unrecoverable malfunction. Radio spectrum and radio network remain uninfluenced, whereas the value of one or more
parameters, such as Pout, may decrease and fall below the range of the 3GPP specified tolerances. When the
temperature returns to the normal operating temperature range, the module’s indicators will comply with 3GPP
specification requirements again.
3 Use a USIM card that supports satellite communication. Please consult satellite communication operators or Quectel

Technical Support for details

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Reserved UART (CH D)

⚫ Use: GNSS module communication
⚫ Baud rate: 115200 bps by default
⚫ RESET_N: Resetting the CC660D-LS module
Reset Button
⚫ GNSS_RESET_N: Resetting the LC29H module

PWRKEY Button Turning on the CC660D-LS module

Size (132.0 +0.1/-0.15) mm × (102.0 +0.1/-0.15) mm × (1.6 ±0.16) mm

⚫ Main UART
Firmware Upgrade
⚫ DFOTA*

Antenna Interface 50 Ω characteristic impedance

2.4. Functional Diagram

DC JACK DC-DC
J0309 U0305 LDO
ANT_RF
U0301
U0304 J0101
LDO U0303
LDO U0302
USB Interface CC660D-LS
J0403 USIM
J0501
U0101
Voltage-
USB-to-UART Level
USB-to-UART
J0401 Translator
Bridge
U0402
U0401
U0404
U0405

LC29H ANT_GNSS
U0601 J0703

Figure 4: Functional Diagram of TE-B

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3 Kit Accessories & Assembly

3.1. Accessories Assembly

Figure 5: TE-B Kit Accessories Assembly

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3.2. Accessories List

Figure 6: TE-B Kit Accessories

Table 4: Accessories List

Item Description Quantity (pcs)

NTN antenna with SMA connector 1

Antenna
GNSS antenna with SMA connector 1

Cable Type-C USB cable 1

A sheet of paper giving instructions for TE-B connection,

Instruction Sheet 1
details of accessories, etc.

NOTE

Images above are for illustration purpose only and may differ from the actual product. For authentic
appearance and label, please refer to the product received from Quectel.

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4 Operation Procedures
CC660D-LS TE-B can be used alone to upgrade firmware and debug applications based on the
CC660D-LS module.

4.1. Interface Diagram

J0101

4
GNSS_RESET_CTR RESERVED3
RESERVED23

RTS RESERVED2 1 2
19

RESERVED4

CTS RESERVED1
20

USB_EINT BOOT
VDD_EXT
2

PSM_EIN GPIO0
NETLOGHT I2S0_CK
RESET I2S0_WS
ADC0 I2S0_RX
1

3
GNSS
PWRKEY I2S0_TX GNSS_WAKEUP GNSS_RESET
RTC_GPIO0 RI

GNSS_GEFENCE GNSS_PPS

U0101 GNSS_JAM_IND
GNSS_3D_FIX
GNSS_WI
GNSS_DBG_RXD
GNSS_DBG_TXD
RESERVED13
RESERVED14

GNSS_WAKEUP_CTR GNSS_WAKEUP
2

DTR GNSS_WAKEUP
19
1

20
2

DTR GNSS_RESET
MODULE_VBAT BOOT GND GND
J0103 GNSS_RESET_CTR GNSS_RESET
BC95_AUX_RXD
BC95_AUX_TXD

REF TMS TCK

UART2_RXD
UART2_TXD

2 6
1

GNSS_RXD
15 GNSS_TXD

GND GNSS
5
MODULE USB

DBG_RXD
DBG_TXD

VDD_EXT
M_RXD
M_TXD

J0403 J0703
16

AUX_TXD
U0601
C CC660D-LS-TE-B_V1.2
AUX_RXD
D
C8
C4
C7
LABEL POSITION
C3
C6
J0501 C2
C5 ON ON
L YYWW
SIM FOR CC660D
C1

S0401 S0402
1
2

OFF OFF

C GNSS
D
C8
C4 5 1
C7
CLK

MOSI
MISO

C3 GND CS
C6
S0401 S0402
C2
1

C5
MODULE TO GNSS OFF ON
C1 1.8V
2

SIM FOR BC95 MODULE TO USB OFF OFF

D0304 J0305 GNSS TO USB ON OFF 2 1

PSM_EINT_N

PWRKEY PSM_EINT GND

PWRKEY_N

RESET
POWR_EN
RESET_N

4
1

GNSS_VRTC
1

3.3V
J0309 J0306
S0201 S0202
9
S0203
1

10 2

J0401
RTS
RTS
DTR

DTR

Figure 7: Interface Diagram

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4.2. Basic Operation Procedures

1. Install USB-to-UART driver which can be downloaded from the following link:
https://www.wch-ic.com/downloads/USBMSER_exe.html

2. Insert a USIM card which supports the NTN network into J0501 (USIM interface), and please note
that the USIM card should be selected according to actual needs.

3. Connect the NTN antenna to the NTN SMA connector J0101 (ANT_RF interface), and then connect
the GNSS antenna to GNSS SMA connector J0703 (GNSS antenna interface).

4. Connect the pins 1 and 2 of J0305 (jumper) using jumper cap. And then connect the pins 2 and 3 of
J0306 (jumper) using jumper cap.

5. Connect J0401 (USB-to-UART interface) to a PC via the Type-C USB cable. After turning on TE-B,
serial port information will be shown in “Device Manager” of the PC. Among them:

− “WCH USB-SERIAL Ch A (COM25)” (corresponding to the USB interface of the PC) is

connected to the main UART of CC660D-LS, which can be used for AT command
communication, data transmission, and firmware upgrade.
− “WCH USB-SERIAL Ch B (COM23)” (corresponding to the USB interface of the PC) is
connected to the auxiliary UART of CC660D-LS, which can be used for software debugging.
− “WCH USB-SERIAL Ch C (COM24)” (corresponding to the USB interface of the PC) is
connected to the debug UART of CC660D-LS, which can be used for software debugging.

Figure 8: USB-to-UART Interface Displayed on PC

6. For details of UART configuration, see document [1].

7. Power up the EVB and then press S0202 (PWRKEY button) for at least 500 ms to turn on the
CC660D-LS module. Follow-up tests are performed through the UART port.

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4.3. Power Consumption Test Guide

4.3.1. Test Tools

The equipment and tools needed for the power consumption test are as follows:

⚫ CC660D-LS TE-B
⚫ DC power analyzer
⚫ Wire, soldering iron, tin wire, and wire stripper, etc.

This power consumption test guide is presented based on Keysight's N6705C DC power analyzer.

4.3.2. Modify TE-B

When using the TE-B to test the power consumption of the CC660D-LS, you need to modify the TE-B by
the following steps:

1. Remove the jumper cap on J0305 (jumper) to disconnect the module from other parts.

2. Solder two wires respectively to the two pins (VBAT and GND) of the external power supply
interface J0103. One wire is used as VBAT, and the other is used as GND, so that the external
power supply can supply power to the module separately.

J0103

J0305

Figure 9: TE-B Interface for Power Consumption Test

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4.3.3. Test Procedures

Refer to the following steps to test the power consumption of the module on the modified TE-B:

1. Insert the USIM card.

2. Connect J0401 (USB-to-UART interface) with PC via the Type-C USB cable.

3. Remove the jumper cap from J0305 (jumper), set the output voltage on N6705C to 3.3 V, and
connect the positive and negative wires of N6705C to the two wires (VBAT, GND) soldered to the
external power supply interface J0103.

4. Turn on the output voltage set by N6705C and then press S0202 (PWRKEY button) for at least
500 ms to turn on the CC660D-LS module.

5. Conduct power consumption tests in different operation modes.

NTN antenna
GNSS antenna

J0103

USIM

J0305

Plug in the USB cable

Figure 10: TE-B Wiring for Power Consumption Test

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NOTE

For more details about how the CC660D-LS module enters Deep sleep, refer to document [1].

4.4. GNSS Test Guide

4.4.1. QCOM Connection Test Guide

The following sections describe how to use the tool QCOM to communicate with GNSS module through
the Type-C USB interface. For more details about QCOM, please see document [3].

4.4.1.1. Test Tools

The equipment and tool needed for the power consumption test are:

⚫ CC660D-LS TE-B
⚫ QCOM

4.4.1.2. Test Procedures

1. Install QCOM which can be downloaded from the following link:

https://www.quectel.com/download-zone.

2. Switch S0401 (GNSS UART switch) to “ON”, and then switch S0402 (GNSS UART switch) to “OFF”.
For more details, see Figure 11.

3. Connect the GNSS antenna to J0703 (GNSS SMA connector).

4. Install the USB-to-UART driver on the PC. For more details, see Chapter 4.2.

5. Connect J0401 (USB-to-UART interface) to the PC via the Type-C USB cable.

6. Select "WCH USB-SERIAL Ch D (COM14)" (corresponding to the USB interface of the PC, as
shown by Figure 12) in QCOM.

7. Click "Open Port". After the communication with the GNSS module is successfully established, the
NMEA statement output by the GNSS module will be displayed through QCOM, as shown by Figure
13.

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J0703

S0401

S0402

J0401

Figure 11: TE-B Interfaces for GNSS QCOM Connection Test

Figure 12: USB-to-UART Interface Displayed on PC

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Figure 13: NMEA Statement Output

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4.4.2. QGNSS Connection Test Guide

The following sections describe how to use QGNSS to communicate with GNSS module through the
Type-C USB interface. For more details about QGNSS, please see document [4].

4.4.2.1. Test Tools

The equipment and tool needed for the test are:

⚫ CC660D-LS TE-B
⚫ QGNSS

4.4.2.2. Test Procedures

1. Install QGNSS which can be downloaded from the following link:

https://www.quectel.com/download-zone.

2. Switch S0401 (GNSS UART switch) to "ON", and then switch S0402 (GNSS UART switch) to "OFF".
For more details, see Figure 14.

3. Connect the GNSS antenna to J0703 (GNSS SMA connector).

4. Install the USB-to-UART driver on the PC. For more details, see Chapter 4.2.

5. Connect J0401 (USB-to-UART interface) to the PC via the Type-C USB cable.

6. Select "WCH USB-SERIAL Ch D (COM14)" (corresponding to the USB interface of the PC, as
shown by Figure 15) in QGNSS.

7. After the connection succeeds, the interface of QGNSS is shown in Figure 16.

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J0703

S0401

S0402

J0401

Figure 14: TE-B Interfaces for GNSS QGNSS Connection Test

Figure 15: USB-to-UART Interface Displayed on PC

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Figure 16: QGNSS Interface

4.4.3. CC660D-LS Communication Test Guide*

The following sections describe how to use the module to communicate with GNSS module.

4.4.3.1. Test Tools

The equipment and tool needed for the test are:

⚫ CC660D-LS TE-B
⚫ Type-C USB cable

4.4.3.2. Test Procedures

1. Switch S0401 (GNSS UART switch) to "OFF", and then switch S0402 (GNSS UART switch) to "ON".
For more details, see Figure 17.

2. Connect the NTN antenna to the NTN SMA connector J0101 (ANT_RF interface), and then connect
the GNSS antenna to the GNSS SMA connector J0703 (GNSS antenna interface).

3. Install the USB-to-UART driver on the PC. For more details, see Chapter 4.2.

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4. Connect J0401 (USB-to-UART interface) to the PC via the Type-C USB cable.

J0703

S0401

S0402

J0401

Figure 17: TE-B Interfaces for Communication Test Between CC660D-LS and GNSS Module

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5 Appendix References

Table 5: Related Document

Document Name

[1] Quectel_CC660D-LS_Hardware_Design

[2] Quectel_CC660D-LS_AT_Commands_Manual

[3] Quectel_QCOM_User_Guide

[4] Quectel_QGNSS_User_Guide

Table 6: Terms and Abbreviations

Abbreviation Description

3GPP 3rd Generation Partnership Project

bps Bits Per Second

DC Direct Current

DFOTA Delta Firmware Upgrade Over-the-Air

GND Ground

GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System

LDO Low-dropout Regulator

NTN Non-terrestrial networks

PC Personal Computer

RF Radio Frequency

SMA Sub Miniature Version A

UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver & Transmitter

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USB Universal Serial Bus

USIM Universal Subscriber Identification Module

VBAT Voltage at Battery

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