Maximum ratings are the extreme limits to which the chip can be exposed for a limited amount of time without permanently damaging it. Exposure to absolute maximum ratings for prolonged periods of time may affect the reliability of the device.

Table 1. Absolute maximum ratings
Note Min. Max. Unit
Supply voltages
VDD -0.3 5.51 V
VDD_GPIO -0.3 3.9 V
SIM_1V8 1.65 1.95 V
VSS 0 V
I/O pin voltage
VI/O, VDD_GPIO ≤ 3.6 V -0.3 VDD_GPIO + 0.3 V
VI/O, VDD_GPIO > 3.6 V -0.3 3.9 V
Radio
ANT antenna input level 10 dBm
GPS antenna input level LNA turned on, max gain -15 dBm
RF port ruggedness Maximum deviation from 50 Ω without damaging the module 10:1 VSWR
Environmental (LGA package)
Storage temperature -40 95 °C
MSL Moisture Sensitivity Level 3
ESD HBM Human Body Model 1.5 kV
ESD HBM Class Human Body Model Class 1C
ESD CDM

Charged Device Model

250 V
Flash memory
Endurance 10 000 Write/erase cycles
Retention 10 years at 85°C
ATEX compliance
Ci 83 µF
Li 9.0 µH
Ui 5.0 V
li 600 mA
Thermal conductivity 35 C/W
No internal voltage boost converters
1 ATEX compliance requires a maximum of 5.0 V.