Introduction; Hardware Development Components - Sierra Wireless AirPrime SL8084T Integration Manual

1. Introduction

The Sierra Wireless AirPrime SL8084T soldered-down module forms the radio component for the
products in which it is embedded.
Module-specific performance and physical characteristics are described in document [2] AirPrime
SL808x Product Technical Specification and Customer Design Guidelines.
Note: An understanding of network technology, and experience in integrating hardware components into
electronic equipment is assumed.
1.1.

Hardware Development Components

Sierra Wireless manufactures two hardware development components to facilitate the hardware
integration process:

AirPrime SL Socket Board – Adapter board into which an SL module is embedded. This board
may be used as a stand-alone platform for basic hardware development.

AirPrime SL Development Kit – Hardware development platform that integrates with the
socket-up board. The development kit provides access to all of the interfaces supported by
the SL module.
For instructions on using the SL Development Kit, see document [1] Universal AirPrime SL Series
Development Kit User Guide.
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