Introduction; The Universal Development Kit - Sierra Wireless MC5725 Hardware Integration Manual

1: Introduction

Note: Throughout this
document, MC57xx and MC87xx
refer to the entire suites of
CDMA and GSM Mini Cards
respectively.
Rev 1.9.1 Feb.09
In the event of a discrepancy in values between this guide and the Product Specification Document (PSD), the PSD takes precedence.
Sierra Wireless' Mini Card modules form the radio component
for the products in which they are embedded. Mini Cards are
available for use on CDMA and GSM networks, including:
MC5725 M C5725V
• /
Operate on CDMA networks using the CDMA IS‐95A, 1X,
and 1xEV‐DO (IS‐856) network standards, and support
GPS.
MC8775 / MC8775V
•
GSM / GPRS / EDGE / UMTS / HSDPA network standards,
and support Standalone GPS functionality.
MC8780 / MC8781 / MC8785V / MC8790 / MC8790V / MC8791V /
•
MC8792V
—operate on GSM networks using the GSM /
GPRS / EDGE / UMTS / HSDPA / HSUPA network
standards, and support Standalone GPS, gpsOneXTRA™,
A‐GPS, selected enhanced Navigation 2.0 features, and five
NMEA sentences.
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
For instructions on setting up the UDK, see PCI Express Mini
Card Dev Kit Quick Start Guide (Document 2130705).
Proprietary and Confidential
M C5727 M C5727V M C5728
/ / /
—operate on GSM networks using the
1
M C5728V
/ —
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