Introduction; Accessories; Required Connectors - Sierra Wireless AirPrime MC7455 Hardware Integration Manual

1: Introduction

Rev 1 Sep.15 Proprietary and Confidential - Contents subject to change
The Sierra Wireless MC7455 PCI Express Mini Card is a compact,
lightweight, wireless LTE- and UMTS-based modem that provides
LTE, UMTS, and GNSS connectivity for M2M applications, notebook,
ultrabook and tablet computers over several radio frequency bands.

Accessories

A hardware development kit is available for AirPrime MC-series
modules. The kit contains hardware components for evaluating and
developing with the module, including:
• Development board
• Cables
• Antennas (Additional antennas may be required to support all
bands.)
• Initial allotment of support hours
• 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 MC7455
Mini Card into your host device.
Table 1-1: Required host-module connectors
Connector type
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RF cables
•
•
EDGE (52-pin)
•
•
SIM •
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1. Manufacturers / part numbers are for reference only and are subject to change. Choose
connectors that are appropriate for your own design.
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Description
Mate with Hirose U.FL connectors
(model U.FL #CL331-0471-0-10)
Three connector jacks
Industry-standard mating connector
Some manufacturers include Tyco, Foxconn, Molex
Example: UDK board uses Molex 67910-0001
Industry-standard connector. Type depends on how host
device exposes the SIM socket
Example: UDK board uses ITT CCM03-3518
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