Design Checklist; Table B-1: Hardware Integration Design Considerations - Sierra Wireless AirPrime MC7710 Product Technical Specification & Customer Design Manuallines

B: Design Checklist

Table B-1: Hardware integration design considerations

Suggestion
Component placement
Protect the SIM socket so the SIM cannot be removed while the
host is powered up.
If an ESD suppressor is not used, allow space on the SIM
connector for series resistors in layout. (Up to 100  may be
used depending on ESD testing requirements).
Minimize RF cable losses as these affect performance values
listed in product specification documents.
Antennas
Match the module / antenna coax connections to 50 —
mismatched antenna impedance and cable loss negatively
affect RF performance.
If installing CDMA and UMTS modules in the same device,
consider using separate antennas for maximum performance.
Power
Make sure the power supply can handle the maximum current
specified for the module type.
Limit the total impedance of VCC and GND connections to the
SIM at the connector to less than 1  (including any trace
impedance and lumped element components — inductors, filters,
etc.). All other lines must have a trace impedance less than 2 .
Decouple the VCC line close to the SIM socket. The longer the
trace length (impedance) from socket to module, the greater the
capacitance requirement to meet compliance tests.
EMI / ESD
Investigate sources of localized interference early in the design
cycle.
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This chapter provides a summary of the design considerations
mentioned throughout this guide. This includes items relating to the
power interface, RF integration, thermal considerations, cabling
issues, and so on.
Note: This is NOT an exhaustive list of design considerations. It is expected
that you will employ good design practices and engineering principles in your
integration.
Section where discussed
SIM implementation on
page 34
SIM implementation on
page 34
RF connections on page 39
RF connections on page 39
Antenna and cabling on
page 40
Power consumption on
page 49
SIM implementation on
page 34
SIM implementation on
page 34
Methods to mitigate decreased
Rx performance on page 42
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