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AirPrime MC7750
Hardware Integration Guide
2130114
Rev 3.0.2

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  • Page 1 AirPrime MC7750 Hardware Integration Guide 2130114 Rev 3.0.2...
  • Page 3 Notice totally lost. Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such as the Sierra Wireless modem are used in a normal manner with a well-constructed network, the Sierra Wireless modem should not be used in...
  • Page 4 This product may contain technology developed by or for Sierra Wireless Inc. ® This product includes technology licensed from QUALCOMM This product is manufactured or sold by Sierra Wireless Inc. or its affiliates under one or more patents licensed from InterDigital Group. Copyright ©...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ........... . .7 The Universal Development Kit .
  • Page 6 AirPrime MC7750 Hardware Integration Guide OEM integration..........18 Application of regulatory guidelines .

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Sierra Wireless’ AirPrime Intelligent Embedded Modules form the radio component for the products in which they are embedded. The AirPrime MC7750 is available for use on LTE, CDMA, and GSM networks. Note: An understanding of network technology, and experience in integrating hardware components into electronic equipment is assumed.
  • Page 8 AirPrime MC7750 Hardware Integration Guide • Industry-standard USIM connector—the actual connector you use depends on how your device exposes the USIM socket. For example, the USIM connector used on the Mini Card Dev Kit board is an ITT CCM03-3518. Proprietary and Confidential...

  • Page 9: Power Interface

    2: Power Interface Overview of operation AirPrime embedded modules are designed to use a 3.3V (nominal) power supply provided by the host. It is the host’s responsibility to provide safe and continuous power to the module at all times; the module does NOT have an independent power supply, or protection circuits to guard against electrical issues.

  • Page 10: Module Power States

    AirPrime MC7750 Hardware Integration Guide Note: ESD protection is highly recommended for the USIM connector at the point where the contacts are exposed, and for any other signals from the host interface that would be subjected to ESD by the user of the product.

  • Page 11: Low Power State

    Power Interface • The USB interface is fully active. Low power state In this state (also called “airplane mode”), RF (both Rx and Tx) is disabled in the module, but the USB interface is still active. Rev 3.0.2 Mar.11 Proprietary and Confidential...
  • Page 12 AirPrime MC7750 Hardware Integration Guide Proprietary and Confidential 2130114...

  • Page 13: Rf Integration

    3: RF Integration The AirPrime MC7750 operates on the following frequencies: Table 3-1: Supported RF bands (MC7750) Frequency Technology Band range (MHz) Tx: 777–787 Rx: 746–756 WCDMA 1 (UMTS 2100) Tx: 1920–1980 Rx: 2110–2170 2 (UMTS 1900) Tx: 1850–1910 Rx: 1930–1990 5 (UMTS 850) Tx: 824–849...

  • Page 14: Rf Connection

    AirPrime MC7750 Hardware Integration Guide RF connection When attaching an antenna to the module: • Use a Hirose U.FL connector (model U.FL #CL331-0471-0-10) to attach an Note: To disconnect the antenna to a connection point on the module. antenna, make sure you Match coaxial connections between the module and the antenna to 50 ...

  • Page 15: Interference And Sensitivity

    RF Integration Developing custom antennas Consider the following points when developing custom-designed antennas: • A skilled RF engineer should do the development to ensure that the RF performance is maintained. • Identify the bands that need to be supported. Determining the antenna’s location Consider the following points when deciding where to put the antenna: •...

  • Page 16: Device-Generated Rf

    AirPrime MC7750 Hardware Integration Guide • The Tx power and corresponding broadband noise of other wireless devices may overload or increase the noise floor of the module’s receiver, resulting in Rx desense. The severity of this interference depends on the closeness of the other antennas to the module’s antenna.

  • Page 17: Regulatory Information

    (i.e., have errors) or be totally lost. Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such as the Sierra Wireless modem are used in a normal manner with a well- constructed network, the Sierra Wireless modem should not be used...

  • Page 18: Important Compliance Information For North American Users

    AirPrime MC7750 Hardware Integration Guide Important compliance information for North American users The MC7750 modem has been granted modular approval for mobile applications. Integrators may use the modem in their final products without additional FCC/IC (Industry Canada) certification if they meet the following conditions. Otherwise, additional FCC/IC approvals must be obtained.

  • Page 19: Oem Device Classification Process

    The review process between the OEM module integrator and the preferred regulatory test lab is a crucial step in determining the appropriate device classification, as it is impractical for Sierra Wireless to define all possible combinations of design features, antennas, physical configurations, and use- models.
  • Page 20 AirPrime MC7750 Hardware Integration Guide 4. If the device classification is Mobile, confirm the antenna does not violate the Gain Limits specific to the module grant as specified in Important compliance information for North American users on page 18. 5. Outline and execute a test plan with the preferred regulatory test lab.
  • Page 21 Note: Always include the following Caution statement. CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by (Company Name) or Sierra Wireless could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Note: Include the following statement if Part 15 of the FCC Rules is required. Integration into host devices containing unlicensed devices may require additional comments in this section.
  • Page 22 AirPrime MC7750 Hardware Integration Guide Proprietary and Confidential 2130114...

  • Page 23: Acronyms And Definitions

    B: Acronyms and Definitions Table B-1: Acronyms and definitions Acronym or term Definition Automatic Gain Control Bit Error Rate - a measure of receive sensitivity BLER Block Error Rate Call Box Base Station Simulator - Agilent E8285A or 8960, Rohde & Schwarz CMU200 CDMA Code Division Multiple Access...
  • Page 24 AirPrime MC7750 Hardware Integration Guide Table B-1: Acronyms and definitions Acronym or term Definition Radio Frequency Root Mean Square Selective Availability Sensitivity (Audio) Measure of lowest power signal that the receiver can measure Sensitivity (RF) Measure of lowest power signal at the receiver input that can provide a prescribed BER/BLER/SNR value at the receiver output.

  • Page 25: Index

    Index acronyms and definitions, 23– 24 module antenna power states, 10– 11 connection considerations, 14 custom, considerations, 15 limit, matching coaxial connections, 14 location, considerations, 15 noise matching, considerations, 14 leakage, minimizing, 14 maximum cable loss, 14 RF interference, power supply, 15 normal, module power state, 10...
  • Page 26 AirPrime MC7750 Hardware Integration Guide Universal Development Kit (UDK) components, included, 7 USIM sensitivity connector type, required, 8 parameter, 13 shielding module, compliance, 14 See also USIM W_Disable# Normal state, 10 state, 10 UDK (Universal Development Kit) components, included, 7...

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