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1: Introduction
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Note: Contact vendors before
choosing your connectors — the
numbers included here are for
reference only. Choose
connectors that are appropriate
to your design.
Sierra Wireless’ MiniCard modules form the radio component
for the products in which they are embedded. MiniCards are
available for use on CDMA and GSM networks, including:
•
MC5720
— operates on CDMA networks using the IS ‐ 95A
and CDMA 1X, and 1xEV ‐ DO (IS ‐ 866) network standards
•
MC8755
and
MC8765
— operates on GSM networks using
the GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA network standards
Purpose of this guide
This guide addresses issues that affect the integration of Sierra
Wireless modules into host products, and includes design
recommendations for the host products.
Note: An understanding of network technology and experience in
integrating hardware components into electronic equipment is
assumed.
The Universal Development Kit
Sierra Wireless manufactures a Universal Development Kit
(UDK) that facilitates all phases of the integration process.
This kit is a hardware development platform that is designed
to support multiple members of the Wireless Embedded
Module product family. It contains the hardware components
that are typically necessary for evaluating and developing with
the module, including:
• Development board
• Cables
• Antennas
• Other accessories
Required connectors
When integrating these modules into your host device, you
need the following connector types:
• RF cable that mates with Hirose U.FL connector (model
U.FL #CL331 ‐ 0471 ‐ 0 ‐ 10)
• Industry ‐ standard mating connector for 52 ‐ pin EDGE:
Some manufacturers include Tyco, Foxconn, and Molex. For
example, the connector used on the MC5720/MC8755/
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