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Power Interface

Rev 3.0.2  Mar.11

Proprietary and Confidential

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The USB interface is fully active.

Low power state

In this state (also called “airplane mode”), RF (both Rx and Tx) is disabled in the 
module, but the USB interface is still active.

Summary of Contents for AirPrime MC7750

Page 1: ...AirPrime MC7750 Hardware Integration Guide 2130114 Rev 3 0 2 ...

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Page 3: ... aircraft the Sierra Wireless modem MUST BE POWERED OFF When operating the Sierra Wireless modem can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard systems Note Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is on the ground and the door is open Sierra Wireless modems may be used at this time The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the Sierra Wi...

Page 4: ...rra Wireless logo are trademarks of Sierra Wireless Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Contact Information Consult our website for up to date product descriptions documentation application notes firmware upgrades troubleshooting tips and press releases www sierrawireless com Revision History Sales Desk Phone 1 604...

Page 5: ...dule power states 10 Disconnected state 10 Off state 10 Normal state 10 Low power state 11 RF Integration 13 RF connection 14 Ground connection 14 Shielding 14 Antenna and cabling 14 Interference and sensitivity 15 Power supply noise 15 Interference from other wireless devices 15 Device generated RF 16 Regulatory Information 17 Important notice 17 Safety and hazards 17 Important compliance informa...

Page 6: ...me MC7750 Hardware Integration Guide 6 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114 OEM integration 18 Application of regulatory guidelines 18 OEM device classification process 19 Acronyms and Definitions 23 Index 25 ...

Page 7: ...support AirPrime Mini Card embedded modules It contains the hardware components that are typically necessary for evaluating and developing with the module including Development board Cables Antennas Other accessories For instructions on setting up the UDK see PCI Express Mini Card Dev Kit Quick Start Guide Document 2130705 Required connectors Note Contact vendors before choosing your connectors th...

Page 8: ...de 8 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114 Industry standard USIM connector the actual connector you use depends on how your device exposes the USIM socket For example the USIM connector used on the Mini Card Dev Kit board is an ITT CCM03 3518 ...

Page 9: ...ard Electromechanical Specification Revision 1 1 For detailed pinout and voltage current requirements see the Product Specification Document for your AirPrime embedded module Power supply Electrostatic discharge ESD You are responsible for ensuring that the host has adequate ESD protection on digital circuits and antenna ports as described by the following specifications Operational RF port antenn...

Page 10: ...ll connected to the power source and draws minimal current This state occurs when there is no power to the module the host power source is disconnected from the module and all voltages associated with the module are at 0 V Whether the host device is also powered off depends on the power rail design If the connection between the power rail and the module is controlled by the host the host can stay ...

Page 11: ...ev 3 0 2 Mar 11 Proprietary and Confidential 11 The USB interface is fully active Low power state In this state also called airplane mode RF both Rx and Tx is disabled in the module but the USB interface is still active ...

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Page 13: ...ing is 5 MHz but this can be adjusted to optimize performance in a particular deployment scenario 1 UMTS 2100 Tx 1920 1980 Rx 2110 2170 2 UMTS 1900 Tx 1850 1910 Rx 1930 1990 5 UMTS 850 Tx 824 849 Rx 869 894 8 UMTS 900 Tx 880 915 Rx 925 960 GSM GSM 850 Tx 824 849 Rx 869 894 EGSM_900 Tx 880 915 Rx 925 960 DCS 1800 Tx 1710 1785 Rx 1805 1880 PCS 1900 Tx 1850 1910 Rx 1930 1990 CDMA PCS Tx 1851 1910 Rx ...

Page 14: ...tentially be coupled to the module from the host board This is mainly an issue for host designs that have signals traveling along the length of the module or circuitry operating at both ends of the module interconnects Shielding The module is fully shielded to protect against EMI and to ensure compliance with FCC Part 15 Radio Frequency Devices or equivalent regulations in other jurisdictions Note...

Page 15: ...y technologies When performing EMC Electro magnetic Compatibility tests there are no IF Intermediate Frequency components from the module to consider Interference and sensitivity Several sources of interference can affect the RF performance of the module RF desense Common sources include power supply noise and device generated RF RF desense can be addressed through a combination of mitigation tech...

Page 16: ... can cause interference with other devices such as hearing aids and on board speakers Wireless devices such as AirPrime embedded modules transmit in bursts pulse transients for set durations RF burst frequencies Hearing aids and speakers convert these burst frequencies into audible frequencies resulting in audible noise All electronic computing devices generate RF interference that can negatively ...

Page 17: ... Sierra Wireless modem to transmit or receive such data Safety and hazards Do not operate your modem In areas where blasting is in progress Where explosive atmospheres may be present including refuelling points fuel depots and chemical plants Near medical equipment life support equipment or any equipment which may be susceptible to any form of radio inter ference In such areas the modem MUST BE PO...

Page 18: ...h current FCC IC RF exposure guidelines See OEM product instruction manual content on page 20 for details To comply with FCC IC regulations limiting both maximum RF output power and human exposure to RF radiation the maximum antenna gain including cable loss in a mobile only exposure condition must not exceed Part 22 Cellular 7 3 dBi Part 24 PCS 3 dBi Part 27 Band 13 9 dBi A label must be affixed ...

Page 19: ...1d d 4 In some cases for example modular or desktop transmitters the potential conditions of use of a device may not allow easy classification of that device as either Mobile or Portable In these cases applicants are responsible for determining minimum distances for compliance for the intended use and installation of the device based on evaluation of either specific absorption rate SAR field stren...

Page 20: ... requirements include but are not limited to Transmitters and modules certified for mobile or portable exposure conditions can be incorporated in mobile host devices without further testing or certifi cation when The closest separation among all simultaneous transmitting antennas is 20 cm or Antenna separation distance and MPE compliance requirements for All simultaneous transmitting antennas have...

Page 21: ...ansmitter that has not been approved to operate in conjunction with this device Note Always include the following Caution statement CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Company Name or Sierra Wireless could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Note Include the following statement if Part 15 of the FCC Rules is required Integration into host devices containin...

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Page 23: ...or GSM Evolution EM Embedded Module ESD ElectroStatic Discharge FER Frame Error Rate a measure of receive sensitivity GPRS General Packet Radio Services GPS Global Positioning System GSM Global System for Mobile communications Hz Hertz 1 cycle second inrush current Peak current drawn when a device is connected or powered on IS 2000 3G radio standards for voice and data CDMA only IS 95 2G radio sta...

Page 24: ...tity Module SNR Signal to Noise Ratio SOF Start of Frame a USB function UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter UDK Universal Development Kit PCI Express Mini Card Dev Kit UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications System USB Universal Serial Bus USIM Universal Subscriber Identity Module VCC Supply voltage WCDMA Wideband Code Division Multiple Access In this document the term UMTS is used i...

Page 25: ...pply noise 15 wireless devices 15 L low power module power state 11 M module power states 10 11 N noise leakage minimizing 14 RF interference power supply 15 normal module power state 10 O off module power state 10 P power default state 10 disconnected characteristics 10 normal characteristics 10 off characteristics 10 required supply voltage 9 signals overview 9 state disconnected 10 state low po...

Page 26: ...nsitivity RF parameter 13 shielding module compliance 14 SIM See also USIM U UDK Universal Development Kit components included 7 Universal Development Kit UDK components included 7 USIM connector type required 8 W W_Disable Normal state 10 off state 10 Z ZIF Zero Intermediate Frequency 15 ...

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