CH2056/TBR/ETBR
V.90 / 57,600bps/TBR21
CH1799/TBR/ETBR
V.34bis / 33,600bps/TBR21
CH1794
V.32bis / 14,400bps
FEATURES
The HS Modem family is pin compatible with
  • Supports V.90, V.34bis, V.34, V.32bis, V.32,
    Cermetek’s low cost CH1786 V.22bis, 2400bps
    V.22bis, V.22A/B, V.23, V.21, Bell 212A and 103.
    modem family. Each module in the HS Modem family
    is a self-contained modem and is FCC Part 68
  • CH2056 supports V.80 Synchronous operation.
    approved
    and
    Canadian
    DOT
    approvable.
  • Error correcting: V.42 LAPM, MNP 2-4 and
    Additionally,
    the
    CH1799TBR/ETBR
    and
    the
    MNP10.
    CH2056TBR/ETBR products meet the European
  • Data Compression: V.42bis and MNP 5
    TBR21 requirements.
  • MNP10 Data through put enhancement for cellular
    These ultra small modules are designed for PCB
    operation.
    through-hole mounting and are 1.35” x 1.38” x 0.55” in
  • DTE serial interface with speeds up to 230.4kbps
    size. The HS Modem family requires only two external
    (CH2056), 115.2 (CH1799) or 57.6kbps (CH1794).
    interfaces: a ITU-T V.24 serial interface for direct
    access to a UART, and a Tip and Ring RJ-11C Jack
  • Automatic baud rate adaptability utilizing speed
    for the PSTN line connection. The HS Modem can be
    sensing, flow control and data buffers.
    controlled with industry standard AT commands and is
  • Send & Receive FAX class 1, Group 3 supported.
    compatible with available industry communication
  • Serial V.24, 5 volt interface.
    software.
  • NVRAM directory and stored profiles.
  • AT Command structure, with extensions.
    DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONAL BLOCKS
  • Built-in DAA with 1500 VAC RMS isolation 2122V
    AND DISCUSSION OF BASIC OPERATIONS
    peak surge protection.
    Figure 1 contains a functional block drawing of the HS
  • UL 1950 and CSA C22.2 950 Recognized
    Modem family of products. Each HS Modem product
    (E104957).
    consists
    of
    a
    serial
    interface
    buffer,
    modulator/demodulator, modem controller with error
  • Leased Line version available CH1799LL
    correction and data compression, non-volatile RAM
  • FCC part 68 Approved/DOT CSA CS-03 Part I
    and a DAA.
    Approvable.
  • +5 Volt operation with zero power option
  • Small size: 1.35” x 1.38” x 0.55”.
  • Pin compatible with low speed/low cost CH1786
  • TBR21
    compliant
    versions
    available:
    CH1799TBR/ETBR and CH2056TBR/ETBR.
    INTRODUCTION
    The CH2056, CH1799 and CH1794 (HS Modem
    Family) are industrial grade high-speed modem
    modules. Each HS Modem product supports a range
    of modem standards and speeds from 300bps to
    14,400bps, 28,800bps, 33,600bps or 57,600bps. By
    using built in compression algorithms the operation
    speed can be expanded to the maximum DTE rate of
    Figure 1. Functional Block Diagram of HS Modem
    57.6kbps for the CH1794, 115.2kbps for the CH1799
    Family.
    and 230.4kbps for the CH2056. A choice of error
    correcting schemes is available including MNP 10 for
    cellular telephone applications. The HS Modem family
    Serial Host Interface Buffer. The HS Modem utilizes
    supports Send and Receive FAX.
    The CH1799LL
    a serial V.24 EIA 232-E 5V interface to control the
    operates exclusively on non-voltage bearing leased
    modem. The HS Modem products can communicate
    line.
    over the serial interface with the Data Terminal
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    Equipment (DTE) at a fixed speed regardless of the
    compliance, and also optionally for FCC Part 15
    carrier line modulation speed (DCE) of the PSTN
    compliance, these two pins must be routed through an
    modem connection. This eliminates the need to have
    external network such as that briefly described in
    the DTE step up or step down in speed based on the
    Figure 6A and described in more detail in Cermetek
    in-coming or out-going PSTN communication data
    Application Note # 126.
    rate. Hence, the DTE can train the CH2056, to say
    56kbps, and talk to a slower in-coming data
    Each HS Modem product comes with FCC Part 68
    connection at say, 2400bps without changing host
    approval and is shipped from the factory with an FCC
    speed. Conversely, the host DTE trained at 14.4kbps
    Label indicating registration number and ringer
    can also communicate with the modems at higher
    equivalent. This label should be prominently displayed
    speeds, say 28.8kbps.
    This is accomplished by
    on the end product. With the exception of the U.S.,
    invoking internal automatic data flow control. The HS
    most countries (including Canada) require submission
    Modem family has a resident buffer to allow for this
    of the final product or system containing the HS
    auto baud operation.
    Modem to the appropriate governing regulatory
    agency for approval. Typically this is accomplished by
    Non-Volatile RAM (NVRAM).
    NVRAM can store
    submitting the final end product to an independent test
    user-customized
    configurations.
    The
    AT&Wn
    house or consultant for evaluation.
    The test
    command will store the active modem configuration in
    house/consultant then forwards the test results and
    one of two NVRAM locations as selected by an n of 0
    applicable documents to the regulatory agency.
    or 1. The AT&Yn command selects one of the stored
    Contact Cermetek for a list of suggested consultants.
    modem configurations to be automatically recalled and
    made active upon reset or power up.
    The ATZn
    Modulation/Demodulation/Error
    Correcting
    and
    command immediately recalls and activates a stored
    Data Compression. These functions are provided by
    configuration. See Tables 6A and 6B for storable S-
    an industry standard modem chip set which has been
    Registers and Commands.
    adapted for use with the HS Modem family.
    The
    Modulation/Demodulation
    scheme
    supports
    the
    The NVRAM can save up to four telephone numbers,
    industry modem standards listed below.
    with up to 31 digits or modifiers in each telephone
    number.
    The AT&Zn=s command will store s, the
    SUPPORTED MODULATION STANDARDS
    telephone number dial string. The ATDS=n command
    Bell 103
    ITU-T V.22
    will cause the modem to dial one of the four stored
    Bell212A
    ITU-T V.22bis
    telephone numbers. The NVRAM storage location for
    ITU-T V.32
    the four telephone numbers is selected by an n of 0, 1,
    ITU-T V.32bis
    2, or 3.
    ITU-T V.34
    ITU-T V.34bis
    Telephone Line Interface or DAA. High performance
    ITU-T V.90
    modems are extremely sensitive to DAA (Data Access
    Arrangement) performance. The difference between a
    The HS Modem supports V.42 LAPM, MNP 2-4, MNP
    good modem and a fair one is in the DAA
    10 error correcting protocols.
    The CH1794 uses
    performance.
    The HS Modem family includes a
    MNP5
    data
    compression
    techniques
    and
    the
    unique low distortion DAA designed for optimal
    CH1799/CH2056 uses V.42bis data compression,
    performance over all PSTN line conditions thereby
    allowing data transmission rates of up to a maximum
    achieving the most reliable and best performance
    of
    57.6kbps/115.2kbps/230.4kbps,
    respectively.
    PSTN connections.
    These high DTE data rates are supported by the HS
    Modem serial interface via its auto baud capability.
    The HS Modem family is designed to meet North
    Note that the maximum speed attained is limited by
    American telephone standards as set by the FCC Part
    the maximum speed available from the DTE.
    68 (USA) and CSA CS-03 Part I (Canada). Among the
    more critical parameters, the PSTN line interface is
    The resident Modulator/Demodulator supports line
    designed to meet 1500 VAC RMS isolation and
    equalization and forward error correction.
    provide 2122V peak surge protection. Consequently,
    the HS Modem family of products satisfies U.S. and
    Canadian
    requirements,
    and
    will
    meet
    other
    international
    approval
    agency
    requirements
    that
    IMPORTANT NOTE
    specify these levels of isolation.
    The TBR/ETBR
    The
    V.90
    standard
    prescribes
    56kbps
    variants also meet the European TBR21 requirements.
    downlink and 33.6kbps uplink. Consequently,
    two V.90 modems connected back-to-back will
    Pins 1 and 2 function as both input and output
    send at 33.6kbps.
    connections to the PSTN. To maximize field reliability
    in hostile environments, for Canadian approval, for UL
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    CONNECTING TO THE HOST UART
    Modem is powered down. The internal blocking diode
    Since a modem communicates data serially and most
    provides supply isolation.
    host products handle data in a parallel format, a UART
    is needed to make parallel-to-serial and serial-to-
    The pins of the HS Modem will be in an undefined
    parallel translations.
    state when powered is switched off.
    This must be
    taken into consideration to assure that no unwanted
    signals are presented to the HS Modem during power
    SUPPORTED FEATURES
    down.
    AT Command Set. The HS Modem supports the AT
    Command set with extensions and can operate with
    industry standard communication software. The AT
    Commands are compatible with TR302.2/88-08006.
    Serial Host Interface.
    The HS Modem family
    operates in asynchronous mode and supports a 5V,
    RS232- like interface called V.24 (EIA-232-E). The HS
    Modem supports a full RS-232C/V.24 serial interface.
    Signal levels are TTL rather than RS-232C level
    compatible, which allows direct connection of the HS
    Modem to the host’s UART without level translating
    circuitry.
    See Table 3 for a complete set of pin
    descriptions.
    The modem is controlled by sending serial commands
    over TXD and by monitoring serial status messages
    returned on RXD. All other serial interface lines may
    be utilized for the convenience of a particular
    application but are not required by the modem.
    Unused outputs from the HS Modem should be left
    unconnected.
    Unused inputs should be tied to the
    Figure 2. Zero Power Operation.
    proper logic level. See Table 3.
    Power Supply. The HS Modem module is a complex
    Speaker Interface.
    The SPK output reflects the
    set of sensitive subsystems.
    During the course of
    receiver analog input and provides a signal that can be
    normal operation, the HS Modem decodes analog
    used to monitor call progress. The SPK signal can
    signals from the telephone line that are in the millivolt
    drive a 300-ohm load directly.
    Typically, the SPK
    range. Steps must be taken by the user to guarantee
    signal is input into an audio power amplifier and the
    that power supply noise on all supply lines, including
    amplifier, in turn, drives the speaker coil. The speaker
    ground, does not exceed 25mV peak to peak.
    If
    is activated with the ATMn command. The speaker
    necessary, use dedicated power and ground planes.
    volume is adjusted using the ATLn command; where n
    Failure to provide such operating conditions could
    is 0, 1, 2, or 3. Increasing numbers correspond to
    cause the HS Modem to malfunction or to function
    higher volume.
    Figure 3 indicates one method of
    erratically.
    driving an external 8-ohm speaker.
    The HS Modem family requires +5V ±5% supply. It is
    Zero Power Mode. If an application calls for zero
    recommended that bypass capacitors be placed on the
    power during standby periods, the power may be
    power supply as close to the HS Modem’s supply input
    switched off using external circuitry and then reapplied
    pins as practical. It is recommended that a 10 µF or
    when the HS Modem’s RI pin becomes active. The
    greater tantalum capacitor in parallel with a 0.1 µF
    HS Modem can thus be powered down to zero.
    ceramic capacitor be used.
    The user must also
    provide shielding from nearby sources of EMI, such as
    Referring to Figure 2, the controller activates the relay
    relays, motors and other power supplies.
    switch, supplying power (+5V) to the HS Modem. In
    this configuration, the ring signal is used to “wake up”
    Automatic Speed/Format Sensing. The HS Modem
    the HS Modem when the HS Modem is in the power
    supports both Command and Data modes of
    down state.
    operation.
    The internal structure of the RI pin consists of an open
    The HS Modem can automatically determine the
    collector opto transistor with a 30k ohm pull-up through
    speed and format of the data sent from the DTE over
    a blocking diode to 5V. The user should apply his own
    the serial interface; and can sense the following broad
    pull-up resistor to an active 5V source when the HS
    range of speeds:
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    CH1794
    300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 7200,
    for an alternative voice/tone implementation that
    9600, 12000, 14400, 19200, 38400, and
    utilizes dual supply operational amplifiers.
    57600bps.
    CH1799
    300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 7200,
    Table 2. HS Modem Auto Configuration Based on
    9600, 12000, 14400, 16800, 19200,
    DTE Configuration .
    21600, 24000, 26400, 28800, 38400,
    DTE Configuration
    HS Modem
    57600, and 115200bps.
    Configuration
    CH2056
    300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 7200,
    7 mark
    7 none
    9600, 12000, 14400, 16800, 19200,
    7 space
    8 none
    21600, 24000, 26400, 28800, 38400,
    8 mark
    8 none
    57600, 115200, and 230400bps.
    8 space
    8 even
    The data formats in Table 1 are recognized by the HS
    Modem family of products.
    Table 1. Data Formats Recognized by HS Modem
    Family.
    No. of
    Character
    Data Length
    Stop
    Length
    Parity
    (No. of Bits)
    Bits
    (No. of Bits)
    None
    7
    2
    10
    Odd
    7
    1
    10
    Even
    7
    1
    10
    None
    8
    1
    10
    Odd
    8
    1
    11*
    Even
    8
    1
    11*
    *11 bit characters are sensed, but the parity bits are
    Figure 3. Speaker Control Circuit.
    stripped off during data transmission in Normal and
    Error Correction modes.
    All HS Modem products are designed with pin T1
    The HS Modem can sense data with mark or space
    coupled directly to the internal DAA. When using the
    parity and configures itself as described in Table 2.
    HS Modem in data mode, T1 should float and be
    disconnected from any potential signal because any
    The HS Modem is trained to a selected speed with an
    signal on T1 during data operation will affect the HS
    AT<CR> training sequence. Thus, the DTE to modem
    Modem’s output. If T1 is being asserted from another
    serial interface speed can be set independent of the
    application, use a relay or zero impedance switch to
    DCE or line carrier connecting speed (with minor
    disconnect T1 when in data mode.
    restrictions, see the AT+ MS command). This allows
    greater flexibility when selecting DCE line carrier
    When voice and data are both being used, and the T1
    modulation speed thereby affording the user with
    pin is active, it is typical for voice communication to
    optimum data throughput performance. To maximize
    precede data communication.
    In this case, the
    effective modem data throughput speed, the DTE to
    following commands should be used to configure the
    modem serial interface speed should be set to the
    HS Modem to allow for full utilization of the Voice/Tone
    highest speed available without invoking the use of the
    injection feature.
    These commands disable auto-
    HS Modem’s built-in flow control.
    Although flow
    answer and eliminate hang-up due to lack of carrier
    control facilitates communication with higher speed
    signal.
    modes by the DTE, use of flow control causes an
    overall throughput data rate penalty.
    1. Enter: ATS0=0<CR>
    2. Enter: ATS7=255<CR>
    Voice/Tone Injection Port. The HS Modem Family
    3. Enter: ATS10=255<CR>
    provides pin T1 to allow the user to share the PSTN
    line interface associated with the modem for voice and
    The
    following
    command
    sequences
    illustrate
    DTMF applications.
    Figure 5 contains a schematic
    implementation
    of
    common
    voice/tone
    port
    which uses a 5 Volt single supply operational amplifier
    applications.
    and indicates one possible configuration for voice/tone
    utilization.
    1. To answer a voice call:
    (a) Enter: ATH1<CR>
    Refer to Cermetek Application Note #170, 2-4 Wire
    (b) Switch local voice source into T1
    Converter for Use with CH179X and CH2056 Modems,
    (c) Begin Voice Conversation
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    2. To switch to data mode, switch local voice source
    The escape sequence consists of a “guard time” (a
    from T1:
    period where no characters are sent to the modem),
    (a) At the Originate Modem, enter: ATX1<CR>
    followed by 3 escape characters, followed by a second
    (b) At the Answer Modem, enter: ATA<CR>
    guard time. At power-up, the guard time is set to 1
    second, and the escape character is set as ”+.” Note
    3. To disconnect (hang-up) a voice call or data call:
    that a 50 msec delay is required between escape
    (a) Return to control mode by entering: +++
    characters. These two parameters can be modified
    (b) Enter: ATH<CR>
    via registers S2 and S12, respectively.
    4. To place a voice call using the HS Modem DTMF
    The HS modem will stay off-hook with its carrier on
    facilities:
    after the escape sequence is received.
    The HS
    (a) Enter: ATDT1234567<CR>
    Modem will return an OK status message when it is
    Where 1234567 is the phone number
    ready to accept commands. To put the HS Modem
    (b) Then switch to local voice source
    back into data mode, issue command ATO<CR> .
    MODEM CONTROL
    THE COMMAND FORMAT
    The HS Modem may be controlled by sending serial
    HS Modem commands consist of three elements:
    ASCII command sequences. The commands are sent
    1. The attention sequence,
    to the modem serially on the TXD pin. After execution
    2. The commands themselves and
    of a received command, the modem returns a serial
    3. A terminating carriage return.
    status message that completion status. Refer to Table
    5A, 5B and 5C for a complete list of status messages.
    Enter:
    ATDT1234567<CR>
    Result:
    Modem goes off-hook and tone dials phone
    number 1234567.
    MODEM STATES
    The HS Modem can be in either command mode or
    WARNING
    data mode. When the modem is idle, it is in command
    The HS Modem family of products has been FCC
    mode by default and will recognize commands. When
    Part 68 approved as data/FAX modems. Utilization
    data transmission is in progress, the HS modem is in
    of the Voice/Tone Port requires further registration.
    the data mode state and will not recognize commands.
    The FCC requires that the entire system, including
    To force the HS Modem to recognize commands, the
    the HS Modem and the handset or DTMF
    host must send an “escape sequence” to the HS
    transceiver, adhere to Part 68 rules.
    Modem forcing it out of data mode and into command
    mode.
    TIP
    RJ-11
    ANALOG VOICE
    T1
    RING
    JACK
    INJECTED SIGNALS
    SPK
    SPEAKER
    HS MODEM
    CONTROL
    FAMILY
    RXD
    NOTE: SPEAKER CONTROL AND PHONE
    CONTROL ARE ANCILLARY CIRCUITS
    V.24
    DCD
    SHOWN ELSEWHERE IN THIS DATA SHEET.
    EIA-232-E
    DSR
    INTERFACE
    * SIGNAL GND MUST BE CONNECTED TO
    RI
    EARTH GROUND
    OR
    CTS
    UART
    TXD
    DTR
    Vcc
    Vcc
    3
    8
    +
    1
    22K
    RI
    2
    -
    LM393
    4
    RST
    LM393
    4.7K
    EXTERNAL RESET
    10K
    4.7uF
    5
    +
    7
    6
    -
    +5V
    .1uF
    Isolated
    10K
    GND
    Envelope
    Ring Detect
    Figure 4.
    HS Modem Family Application Diagram.
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    AT [Commands]<CR>.
    Step 2. Initial Modem Training. The modem must be
    Where: AT represents attention sequence. A and T
    trained to the host DTE speed and parity (odd,
    may be either upper or lower case but must be
    even, mark, space or none). These activities
    the same case.
    [ Command ] represents
    are briefly described below.
    command strings.
    HS Modem Reset. Upon applying power to the HS
    Where: <CR> represents carriage return (ASCII 13 or
    Modem, the HS Modem automatically generates an
    HEX 0D)
    internal reset pulse.
    The user can also reset the
    <LF> represents line feed (ASCII 10 or HEX
    modem externally by applying a high-going reset pulse
    0A)
    to the RST pin for at least 10 msec after the +5V
    power
    supply
    has
    stabilized.
    Delay
    sending
    The HS Modem will respond with one of the following
    commands to the HS Mode for 2 seconds after reset