Introduction; Accessories; Required Connectors - Sierra Wireless AirPrime EM7355 Hardware Integration Manual

1: Introduction

Rev 1 Dec.12 Proprietary and Confidential - Contents subject to change
The Sierra Wireless EM7355 Embedded Module is an M.2 modem
that provides LTE, DC-HSPA+, HSPA+, HSDPA, HSUPA, WCDMA,
GSM, GPRS, EDGE, CDMA, and GNSS connectivity for notebook,
ultrabook, and tablet computers over several radio frequency bands.
The device also supports 2G / 3G roaming.

Accessories

A hardware development kit is available for AirPrime M.2 modules.
The kit contains hardware components for evaluating and developing
with the module, including:
• Development board
• Cables
• Antennas
• Other accessories
For over-the-air LTE testing, ensure that suitable antennas are used.

Required connectors

Table 1-1 describes the connectors used to integrate the EM7355
Embedded Module into your host device.
Table 1-1: Required host-module connectors
Connector type
•
RF cables Mate with M.2-spec connectors
•
Three connector jacks
•
EDGE (67 pin) Slot B compatible — Per the M.2 standard (PCI Express NGFF
(M.2) Electromechanical Specification Revision 0.7), a generic
75 pin position EDGE connector on the motherboard uses a
mechanical key to mate with the 67 pin notched module
connector.
•
Manufacturers include LOTES (part #APCI0018-P001A01),
Kyocera, JAE, Tyco, and Longwell.
SIM •
Industry-standard connector.
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