How to integrate Siemens GSM Module with Zilog Z8 encore

[markrod]

hi! i recently got a gsm module from siemens. This is my first time to work on such a module. Can anyone recommend a book or site that can give me better direction on how to integrate the module with my microcontroller (im working with a zilog z8 encore)

 

[vdharan]

Re: GSM Module

I do not know any website or book. Integrating a module with a uC is not a very difficult task.
Look out for the following signals on the module
1. Power On/Power Off
2. Hardware reset signal
3. serial Rx and Tx pins
4. Ring indicator
5. Service Led
6. Ringer output
7. RTC power input

Once you interface these signals with your uC then you can start running your application.

 

[markrod]

Re: GSM Module

Thanks! Can i just clarify, i only need to use the SMS function of the module, do i still need to interface the ringer output and others pins you mentioned? or will the RTS/RTX (and other UART pins) suffice?