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OLinuXino Android / Linux boards and System On Modules => iMX233 => Topic started by: flavigny on October 01, 2012, 10:49:22 AM

Title: OlinuxIno-micro reboot due to proximity of GSM antenna.
Post by: flavigny on October 01, 2012, 10:49:22 AM
Hello,
I am working with a Gsm modem (Wavecom)
I let pieces on my destktop (the wild!)
It appears that if the antenna is near the board, OlinuxIno reboot as soon as I send a message.
at 30 cm away, I have no more problem.
I hope it is possible to build a shield around the OlinusIno-micro oard so that I have a have compact design.
Regards.
PO.
Title: Re: OlinuxIno-micro reboot due to proximity of GSM antenna.
Post by: LubOlimex on October 01, 2012, 11:35:20 AM
Hello flavigny,

This problem in most of the times cannot be completely avoided. Depending on the GSM modem brand and the board this influence may vary from 5 to 50 cm.

This interference is caused by the fact that most GSM devices emit a lot of power (especially initially right before sending a message or starting a call) which is especially bad for the inductors.

Of course there are numerous solutions from replacing board elements with RF resistive ones to wrapping the board in tin-foil.

Regards,
Lub