AirPrime Intelligent Embedded ModulesHardware Integration Guide2130114Rev 2.0
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide10 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114Antenna design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide100 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114Important compliance information for North American usersTh
Rev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 101· For MC8795V: This device contains FCC ID: N7NMC8795This equipment contains equipment certified under
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide102 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114Brazil ANATEL homologation(MC8790 somente) Este produto est
Rev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 103CC: MC5728V Important Signal Consider-ations - Application NoteMDL_RESET_N — Module reset inputThe MDL
CDMA and GSM / UMTS Mini Card Hardware Integration Guide104 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114W_Disable# — Wireless disableThe W_Disable# signal (pi
Rev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 105DD: Acronyms and Definitions.Table D-1: Acronyms and definitionsAcronym or term DefinitionAGC Automati
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide106 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114MC8201/MC8700/MC8775/MC8775V /MC8780/MC8781/MC8790/MC8790V/
Rev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 107Numerics1XCDMA Standard, 13Aacceptance tests, 69acronyms and definitions, 105– 106airplane mode, 1
Document SubTitle108 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114communications, host to modemdesign checklist, 68connectiongrounding, 40connectors, require
IndexRev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 109interferencedevice generated, 42power supply noise, 41wireless devices, 42isolationtest criteri
Rev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 1111: IntroductionSierra Wireless’ AirPrime Intelligent Embedded Modules form the radio component for the
Document SubTitle110 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114MC8791VAT reference (extended), 15AT reference (standard), 14audio interface, supported, 4
IndexRev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 111PSD (Product Specification Document), 14Qquality assurance tests, 86Rregulatory information, 99
Document SubTitle112 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114 84certification tests, 70equipment, suggested, 87ESD immunity, techniques document (IEC-61
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide12 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114The Universal Development KitSierra Wireless manufactures a
IntroductionRev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 136. Thermal Considerations on page 65Describes thermal characteristics of the module and pro
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide14 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114CDMA Extended AT Command Reference (Document 2130621)Proprie
IntroductionRev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 15AirPrime MC8xxx Embedded Modules Extended AT Command Reference (Document 2130616)Proprietar
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide16 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114
Rev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 1722: Power InterfaceOverview of operationNote: This chapter contains information for both CDMA (MC57xx)
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide18 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114Electrostatic discharge (ESD)You are responsible for ensurin
Power InterfaceRev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 19Disconnected stateNote: The difference between the Discon-nected and Off states is that,
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide20 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114Voltage monitoring state machineFigure 2-2 illustrates the s
Power InterfaceRev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 21State change: Normal mode to Low Power modeThis state change causes the module to suspen
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide22 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114Temperature monitoring state machineFigure 2-3 illustrates t
Power InterfaceRev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 23When this state change occurs, the CnS notification CNS_RADIO_POWER is issued, if enable
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide24 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114Inrush currentsThe following power events can cause large in
Power InterfaceRev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 25Inrush current via application of host power supplyThis event occurs when the host’s sup
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide26 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114Figure 2-6: Power-up timing diagramNote: Startup time is the
Power InterfaceRev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 27Current consumption overviewNote: Values in this guide are taken from the appro-priate p
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide28 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114CDMA Sleep, default slot cycle = 2(MC5727/MC5727V)1.4 1.7 1.
Power InterfaceRev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 29Averaged Call Mode GSM/EDGE data DC power consumption (with 4 time slots)GSM/GPRS GSM 85
PrefaceRev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 3Important NoticeDue to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide30 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114Averaged Call Mode GSM/EDGE data DC power consumption (with
Power InterfaceRev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 31Averaged GSM/EDGE DC current consumptionGSM Talk current (Full rate GSM vocoder, average
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide32 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114(Maximum power) Averaged WCDMA/HSDPA data current consumptio
Power InterfaceRev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 33Low Power Mode (LPM)/Offline ModeRF disabled, but module is operational 4 5 mA State is
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide34 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114Averaged Call Mode WCDMA/HSPA data DC power consumptionWCDMA
Power InterfaceRev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 35ModesTransmit and Receive modesCurrent consumption in transmit or receive mode (in a cal
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide36 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114This process continues until the unexpected power-cycle issu
Rev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 3733: RF IntegrationThis chapter provides information related to RF (Radio Frequency) integration of AirP
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide38 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114PCS 1900aTx: 1850–1910Rx: 1930–1990 Cond
RF IntegrationRev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 39RF connectionWhen attaching an antenna to the module:Note: To disconnect the antenna, mak
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide4 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114Patents Portions of this product may be covered by some or al
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide40 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114Ground connectionWhen connecting the module to system ground
RF IntegrationRev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 41Determining the antenna’s locationConsider the following points when deciding where to pu
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide42 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114Interference from other wireless devicesWireless devices ope
RF IntegrationRev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 43Methods to mitigate decreased Rx performanceIt is important to investigate sources of loc
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide44 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114same accuracy as a full-size anechoic chamber, but is suffic
RF IntegrationRev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 45Positioning the DUT (Device Under Test)To achieve meaningful results, the device must be
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide46 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114Sensitivity test results—MC57xxFigure 3-3 shows typical test
Rev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 4744: Audio InterfaceNote: Values in this guide are taken from the appro-priate product specifi-cation do
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide48 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114These modules are intended to serve as an integral component
Audio InterfaceRev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 49Figure 4-1: MC5727V Audio system blockMC5728V system blockFigure 4-2 on page 50 represen
PrefaceRev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 5Revision HistoryRevision numberRelease date Changes1.5 July 2007 • Added 8780/81 content• Added S
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide50 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114Figure 4-2: MC5728V Audio system blockMC8775V/MC8790V/MC8791
Audio InterfaceRev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 51Figure 4-3: MC8775V /MC8790V/MC8791V/MC8792V/MC8795V Audio system blockModes of operatio
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide52 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114Gain distributionFor Handset and Headset mode, the threshold
Audio InterfaceRev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 53Audio signal interfaceThe differential microphone input offers superior noise rejection
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide54 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114Audio function partitioningThe following phone-oriented func
Rev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 5555: Host/Module InterfacesThis chapter provides information about specific host interface pin assignmen
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide56 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114USB interfaceThe USB interface is the only path for communic
Host/Module InterfacesRev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 57• Enumeration of the module as a set of /dev/ttyUSBn devices for Linux systems wi
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide58 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114Host USB driver requirementsThe USB driver on the host devic
Host/Module InterfacesRev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 59USIM interfaceNote: This section applies only to UMTS (MC8xxx) modules.The module
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide6 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide60 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114Figure 5-2: USIM application interfaceFigure 5-3: USIM card
Host/Module InterfacesRev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 61USIM operationNote: For interface design requirements, refer to:(2G) 3GPP TS 51.0
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide62 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114• Protect the USIM socket to make sure that the USIM cannot
Host/Module InterfacesRev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 63 Provisioning commands!CARRIERID Display the carrier IDCDMA commands!STATUS Disp
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide64 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114!DAGGRSSIRAW Return the raw RSSI (GSM mode)!DAGINFO Retu
Rev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 6566: Thermal ConsiderationsEmbedded modules can generate significant amounts of heat that must be dissip
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide66 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114Figure 6-1: Shield locations Note: Make sure that your syste
Rev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 6777: Design ChecklistThis chapter provides a summary of the design considerations mentioned throughout t
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide68 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114EMI/ESDInvestigate sources of localized interference early i
Rev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 6988: TestingNote: All AirPrime embedded modules are factory-tested to ensure they conform to published p
Rev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 7ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide70 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114Acceptance test requirementsTo perform the suggested tests,
TestingRev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 71• Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (www.ul.com)• (MC57xx only) CDG (CDMA Development Group—www.cdg
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide72 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114Suggested production testsConsider the following tests when
TestingRev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 735. Test USB functionality—Check for USB enumeration.· (Windows systems) The Device Manager shows
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide74 Proprietary and Confidential 21301146. Some modules cause a Sierra Wireless Network Adapter to a
TestingRev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 758. Display the firmware version:· MC57xx: AT+GMR· MC8xxx: AT!GVERExample response:· p2005000,0 [
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide76 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114Downloading and configuring minicom for Linux systemsNote: T
TestingRev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 77b. Zero-calibrate the meter.c. Enable MAP mode.Note: These AT commands generate a modulated test
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide78 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114To test the DUT’s transmitter path:Note: This procedure desc
TestingRev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 793. Test limits—Run ten or more good DUTs through this test procedure to obtain a nominal output
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide8 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114Ground connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide80 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114Note: This example setup uses a 200 kHz offset from band cen
TestingRev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 81Testing RF Receive path—MC8xxxNote: This procedure segment is performed in Step 14 of the Sugges
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide82 Proprietary and Confidential 21301142. Set up the DUT:a.AT!UNLOCK=”<customerCode>” (Unloc
TestingRev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 83 iii. AT!DASBAND=<band> (Set frequency band.)· See Ta b l e 8 -2 on page 81 for <band
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide84 Proprietary and Confidential 21301142. Set up the DUT using the following commands:a.AT!UNLOCK=”
TestingRev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 85c. If using a Sierra Wireless Mini Card Dev Kit, connect the signals as follows: i. Connect the
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide86 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114Note: Actual measured results will vary, depending on your t
TestingRev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 87Suggested testing equipmentTo perform production and post-production tests, you require appropri
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide88 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114Figure 8-2: Recommended production test setup
TestingRev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 89Figure 8-3: Recommended Dev Kit test setup
ContentsRev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 9USB interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide90 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114
Rev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 91AA: Antenna SpecificationThis appendix describes electrical performance criteria for main path, diversi
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide92 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114Frequency bandsTabl e 1- 2 and Ta b l e 1 -3 summarize the
Rev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 93Antenna designDesign of main path, diversity path, and GPS antennas is determined by the host device OE
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide94 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114In addition to passing the specific tests described in Tes t
Rev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 95• For main and diversity path antennas, make sure the antennas (including contact device, coaxial cable
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide96 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114Radiated efficiencyTabl e 1- 5 details the minimum total rad
Rev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 97• Make sure all other wireless devices (Bluetooth or WLAN antennas, etc.) are turned OFF to avoid inter
AirPrime Embedded Module Hardware Integration Guide98 Proprietary and Confidential 2130114
Rev 2.0 Apr.10 Proprietary and Confidential 99BB: Regulatory InformationImportant noticeBecause of the nature of wireless communications, transmissio
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