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- Page 1 AirPrime EM8805 Hardware Integration Guide 4112940 Rev 1 Distribution under NDA only Contents subject to change...
- Page 3 Note: Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is on the ground and the door is open. Sierra Wireless wireless modules may be used at this time. The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the Sierra Wireless wireless module while in control of a vehicle.
- 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 ©2013 Sierra Wireless.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ........... . .7 Accessories . - Page 6 Hardware Integration Guide Proprietary and Confidential - Contents subject to change 4112940...
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Page 7: Introduction
1: Introduction The Sierra Wireless EM8805 Embedded Module is an M.2 wireless module that provides DC-HSPA+, HSPA+, HSDPA, HSUPA, WCDMA, GSM, GPRS, EDGE, and GNSS connectivity for notebook, ultrabook, and tablet computers over several radio frequency bands. The device also supports 2G / 3G roaming. - Page 8 Hardware Integration Guide Proprietary and Confidential - Contents subject to change 4112940...
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Page 9: Power
For detailed pinout and voltage / current requirements of this module, see the AirPrime EM8805 Product Technical Specification & Customer Design Guidelines. Module power states The module has five power states, as described in Table 2-1. - Page 10 Hardware Integration Guide Table 2-1: Module power states (Continued) State Details • Sleep Normal state of module between calls or data connections • Module cycles between wake (polling the network) and sleep, at network provider- determined interval. •...
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Page 11: Rf Specifications
3: RF Specifications The EM8805 operates on the frequency bands listed below: Table 3-1: WCDMA frequency band support Band Frequencies Band 1 Tx: 1920–1980 MHz WCDMA 2100 Rx: 2110–2170 MHz Band 2 Tx: 1850–1910 MHz WCDMA 1900 Rx: 1930–1990 MHz Band 5 Tx: 824–849 MHz WCDMA 850... -
Page 12: Shielding
Hardware Integration Guide (911-002-0006R), Speedtech (C87P101-00001-H), Murata (MM4829-2702RA4 (HSC)), IPEX (20449-001E (MHF4)) Match coaxial connections between the module and the antenna to 50 . • • Minimize RF cable losses to the antenna; the recommended maximum cable loss for antenna cabling is 0.5 dB. •... -
Page 13: Ground Connection
RF Specifications • Antenna cables should be routed, if possible, away from noise sources (switching power supplies, LCD assemblies, etc.). If the cables are near the noise sources, the noise may be coupled into the RF cable and into the antenna. -
Page 14: Interference From Other Wireless Devices
Hardware Integration Guide Interference from other wireless devices Wireless devices operating inside the host device can cause interference that affects the module. To determine the most suitable locations for antennas on your host device, evaluate each wireless device’s radio system, considering the following: •... -
Page 15: Radiated Spurious Emissions (Rse)
To determine the extent of any receiver performance desensitization due to self- generated noise in the host device, over-the-air (OTA) or radiated testing is required. This testing can be performed by Sierra Wireless or you can use your own OTA test chamber for in-house testing. - Page 16 Hardware Integration Guide Proprietary and Confidential - Contents subject to change 4112940...
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Page 17: Regulatory Compliance And Industry Certifications
(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 wireless module are used in a normal manner with a well-constructed network, the Sierra Wireless wireless module should... -
Page 18: Important Compliance Information For North American Users
Hardware Integration Guide • Where explosive atmospheres may be present including refuelling points, fuel depots, and chemical plants • Near medical equipment, life support equipment, or any equipment which may be susceptible to any form of radio interference. In such areas, the EM8805 wireless module MUST BE POWERED OFF. - Page 19 Regulatory Compliance and Industry Certifications · The output power and antenna gain must not exceed the limits and configu- rations stipulated in the following table. Device Technology Band Frequency Maximum Maximum (MHz) conducted power antenna gain (dBm) (dBi) EM8805 UMTS 1850–1910 23.5 Embedded...
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Page 21: Acronyms
5: Acronyms Table 5-1: Acronyms and definitions Acronym or term Definition 3GPP 3rd Generation Partnership Project 8PSK Octagonal Phase Shift Keying Automatic Gain Control A-GPS Assisted GPS A-GNSS Assisted GNSS Application Programming Interface Bit Error Rate — A measure of receive sensitivity BLER Block Error Rate bluetooth... - Page 22 Hardware Integration Guide Table 5-1: Acronyms and definitions (Continued) Acronym or term Definition Electromagnetic Compatibility Electromagnetic Interference Effective Radiated Power Electrostatic Discharge Federal Communications Commission The U.S. federal agency that is responsible for interstate and foreign communications. The FCC regulates commercial and private radio spectrum management, sets rates for communications services, determines standards for equipment, and controls broadcast licensing.
- Page 23 Acronyms Table 5-1: Acronyms and definitions (Continued) Acronym or term Definition Intermediate Frequency IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identity IP Multimedia Subsystem — Architectural framework for delivering IP multimedia services. inrush current Peak current drawn when a device is connected or powered on inter-RAT Radio Access Technology Interoperability Testing...
- Page 24 Hardware Integration Guide Table 5-1: Acronyms and definitions (Continued) Acronym or term Definition Personal Communication System A cellular communication infrastructure that uses the 1.9 GHz radio spectrum. Packet Data Network Pre-coding Matrix Index Primary synchronisation signal Product Support Tools PTCRB PCS Type Certification Review Board Quadrature Amplitude Modulation.
- Page 25 Acronyms Table 5-1: Acronyms and definitions (Continued) Acronym or term Definition Stock Keeping Unit—identifies an inventory item: a unique code, consisting of numbers or letters and numbers, assigned to a product by a retailer for purposes of identification and inventory control. Short Message Service.
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Page 27: Index
Index accessories, 7 gain acronyms and definitions, 21– 25 maximum, 18 antenna grounding connection considerations, 11 connection considerations, 13 custom, design, 12 diversity antenna, disabling, 13 frequency band support, 11 limit, matching coaxial connections, 12 location, considerations, 12 matching, considerations, 12 maximum cable loss, 12 impedance... - Page 28 Hardware Integration Guide antenna cable loss, maximum, 12 antenna connection, considerations, 11 sensitivity connectors, required, 7 radiated measurement, overview, 15 desense shielding device-generated, 14 module, compliance, 12 harmonic energy, filtering, 14 reducing RF desense, 14 mitigation suggestions, 14 shielding suggestions, 14 connector, required, 7 interference...
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