1: Introduction
Note: Throughout this
document, MC57xx and MC8xxx
refer to the entire suites of
CDMA and GSM Mini Cards
respectively.
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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
•
/
on CDMA networks using the CDMA IS‐95A, 1X, and
1xEV‐DO (IS‐856) network standards, and support GPS.
MC8201
•
—Operates on GSM networks using the GSM /
GPRS / EDGE / UMTS / HSDPA network standards.
MC8775 / MC8775V
•
GSM / GPRS / EDGE / UMTS / HSDPA network standards,
and support Standalone GPS functionality.
MC8301V / MC8780 / MC8781 / MC8790 / MC8790V / MC8791V /
•
MC8792V / MC8795V
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.
MC8700
—Operates on GSM networks using the GSM /
•
GPRS / EDGE / UMTS / HSDPA / HSUPA / HSPA+ network
standards.
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
•
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M C5727
M C5727V
M C5728V
/
/
/
—Operate on GSM networks using the
—Operate on GSM networks using the
1
—Operate
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