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In the event of a discrepancy in values between this guide and the Product Specification Document (PSD), the PSD takes precedence.
•
Shield
the
host
device.
The
module
itself
is
well
shielded
to
avoid
external
interference.
However,
the
antenna
cannot
be
shielded
for
obvious
reasons.
In
most
instances,
it
is
necessary
to
employ
shielding
on
the
components
of
the
host
device
(such
as
the
main
processor
and
parallel
bus)
that
have
the
highest
RF
emissions.
•
Filter
out
unwanted
high
‐
order
harmonic
energy
by
using
discrete
filtering
on
low
frequency
lines.
•
Form
shielding
layers
around
high
‐
speed
clock
traces
by
using
multi
‐
layer
PCBs.
•
Route
antenna
cables
away
from
noise
sources.
Radiated sensitivity
measurement
A
wireless
device
contains
many
sources
of
noise
that
contribute
to
a
reduction
in
Rx
performance.
To
determine
the
extent
of
any
desensitization
of
receiver
performance
due
to
self
‐
generated
noise
in
the
host
device,
over
‐
the
‐
air
(OTA)
or
radiated
testing
is
required.
This
testing
can
be
performed
by
Sierra
Wireless
or
you
can
use
your
own
OTA
test
chamber
for
in
‐
house
testing.
Sierra Wireless’ sensitivity testing and
desensitization investigation
Most
carriers
require
a
certain
level
of
receiver
performance
to
ensure
proper
functioning
of
the
device
on
their
networks.
Although
the
module
has
been
designed
to
meet
these
carrier
requirements,
it
is
still
susceptible
to
various
performance
inhibitors.
As
part
of
the
Engineering
Services
package,
Sierra
Wireless
offers
modem
OTA
sensitivity
testing
and
desensitization
(desense)
investigation.
For
more
information,
contact
your
account
manager
or
the
Sales
Desk
(see
Note: Sierra Wireless has the capability to measure TIS (Total
Isotropic Sensitivity) and TRP (Total Radiated Power) according to
CTIA's published test procedure.
OTA test chamber configuration
To
make
OTA
measurements,
a
test
chamber
is
required.
A
full
‐
size
anechoic
chamber
is
not
necessarily
required.
shows
a
small
anechoic
chamber
manufactured
by