Hi,
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PWRKEY pin is the only way to turn on the module. You can also use RESET pin if you want. Those two pins are connected inside the module.
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If VBAT_BB is applied, the module would wait for the PWRKEY to be grounded to initiate the power-on sequence from the master PMIC device.
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The automatic power-on circuit is used to turn on the module. Yes, it is the one in question4. The PWRKEY is connected to the collector terminal of a BJT and VBAT_BB is connected to the base terminal through capacitors. When we supply VBAT_BB, the PWRKEY is high at first, and then transition from high to low. Then the module is turned on automatically.
I hope these help.