Sierra Wireless ULC MC8781 850/900/1800/1900/2100 MHz Multi-band Module User Manual HW Integration Guide

Sierra Wireless Inc. 850/900/1800/1900/2100 MHz Multi-band Module HW Integration Guide

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2130114Rev 1.4.1CDMA / GSM Mini CardHardware Integration Guide Proprietary and ConfidentialIncludes:MC5720 / MC5725 / MC5725V MC8755 / MC8755V / MC8765 MC8775 / MC8775V MC8780 / MC8781
PrefaceRev 1.4.1 Mar.07 1Important Notice Duetothenatureofwirelesscommunications,transmissionandreceptionofdatacanneverbeguaranteed.Datamaybedelayed,corrupted(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insituationswherefailuretotransmitorreceivedatacouldresultindamageofanykindtotheuseroranyotherparty,includingbutnotlimitedtopersonalinjury,death,orlossofproperty.SierraWirelessacceptsnoresponsibilityfordamagesofanykindresultingfromdelaysorerrorsindatatransmittedorreceivedusingtheSierraWirelessmodem,orforfailureoftheSierraWirelessmodemtotransmitorreceivesuchdata.Safety and Hazards DonotoperatetheSierraWirelessmodeminareaswhereblastingisinprogress,whereexplosiveatmospheresmaybepresent,nearmedicalequipment,nearlifesupportequipment,oranyequipmentwhichmaybesusceptibletoanyformofradiointerference.Insuchareas,theSierraWirelessmodemMUSTBEPOWEREDOFF.TheSierraWirelessmodemcantransmitsignalsthatcouldinterferewiththisequipment.DonotoperatetheSierraWirelessmodeminanyaircraft,whethertheaircraftisonthegroundorinflight.Inaircraft,theSierraWirelessmodemMUSTBEPOWEREDOFF.Whenoperating,theSierraWirelessmodemcantransmitsignalsthatcouldinterferewithvariousonboardsystems.Note: Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is on the ground and the door is open. Sierra Wireless modems may be used at this time.ThedriveroroperatorofanyvehicleshouldnotoperatetheSierraWirelessmodemwhileincontrolofavehicle.Doingsowilldetractfromthedriveroroperatorʹscontrolandoperationofthatvehicle.Insomestatesandprovinces,operatingsuchcommunicationsdeviceswhileincontrolofavehicleisanoffence.Limitation of LiabilityTheinformationinthismanualissubjecttochangewithoutnoticeanddoesnotrepresentacommitmentonthepartofSierraWireless.SIERRAWIRELESSANDITSAFFILIATESSPECIFICALLYDISCLAIMLIABILITYFORANYANDALLDIRECT,INDIRECT,SPECIAL,GENERAL,INCIDENTAL,CONSEQUENTIAL,PUNITIVEOREXEMPLARYDAMAGESINCLUDING,BUTNOTLIMITEDTO,LOSSOFPROFITSOR
CDMA / GSM Mini Card Hardware Integration Guide22130114REVENUEORANTICIPATEDPROFITSORREVENUEARISINGOUTOFTHEUSEORINABILITYTOUSEANYSIERRAWIRELESSPRODUCT,EVENIFSIERRAWIRELESSAND/ORITSAFFILIATESHASBEENADVISEDOFTHEPOSSIBILITYOFSUCHDAMAGESORTHEYAREFORESEEABLEORFORCLAIMSBYANYTHIRDPARTY.Notwithstandingtheforegoing,innoeventshallSierraWirelessand/oritsaffiliatesaggregateliabilityarisingunderorinconnectionwiththeSierraWirelessproduct,regardlessofthenumberofevents,occurrences,orclaimsgivingrisetoliability,beinexcessofthepricepaidbythepurchaserfortheSierraWirelessproduct.Patents PortionsofthisproductmaybecoveredbysomeorallofthefollowingUSpatents:5,515,013 5,629,960 5,845,216 5,847,553 5,878,2345,890,057 5,929,815 6,169,884 6,191,741 6,199,1686,339,405 6,359,591 6,400,336 6,516,204 6,561,8516,643,501 6,653,979 6,697,030 6,785,830 6,845,2496,847,830 6,876,697 6,879,585 6,886,049 6,968,1716,985,757 7,023,878 7,053,843 7,106,569 D442,170D459,303andotherpatentspending.Thisproductincludes technologylicensedfrom:LicensedbyQUALCOMMIncorporatedunderoneormoreofthefollowingUnitedStatespatentsand/ortheircounterpartsinothernations:4,901,307 5,056,109 5,101,501 5,109,390 5,228,0545,267,261 5,267,262 5,337,338 5,414,796 5,416,7975,490,165 5,504,773 5,506,865 5,511,073 5,535,2395,544,196 5,568,483 5,600,754 5,657,420 5,659,5695,710,784 5,778,338ManufacturedorsoldbySierraWirelessoritslicenseesunderoneormorepatentslicensedfromInterDigitalGroup.Copyright ©2007SierraWireless.Allrightsreserved.Trademarks AirCardand“HeartoftheWirelessMachine”areregisteredtrademarksofSierraWireless. SierraWireless,theSierraWirelesslogo,theredwavedesign,thered‐tippedantenna,andWatcheraretrademarksofSierraWireless.Windows®isaregisteredtrademarkofMicrosoftCorporation.
PrefaceRev 1.4.1 Mar.07 3QUALCOMM®isaregisteredtrademarkofQUALCOMMIncorporated.Usedunderlicense.Othertrademarksarethepropertyoftherespectiveowners.Contact InformationConsultourwebsiteforup‐to‐dateproductdescriptions,documentation,applicationnotes,firmwareupgrades,trouble‐shootingtips,andpressreleases:www.sierrawireless.comSales Desk: Phone: 1-604-232-1488Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific TimeE-mail: sales@sierrawireless.comPost: Sierra Wireless13811 Wireless WayRichmond, BCCanada V6V 3A4Fax: 1-604-231-1109Web: www.sierrawireless.com
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Rev 1.4.1 Mar.07 5Table of ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7The Universal Development Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Required connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Guide organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Related documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Power Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Overview of operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Power signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Electrostatic discharge (ESD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Module power states . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Disconnected state . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Off state . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Normal state . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Low power mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Usage models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13RF Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15RF connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Ground connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Shielding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Antenna and cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Interference and sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Power supply noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Interference from other wireless devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Device-generated RF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Host / Module Communication Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
CDMA / GSM Mini Card Hardware Integration Guide62130114LED output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Important notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Safety and hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Important compliance information for North American users . . . . . . . . . . . 24Acronyms and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
1Rev 1.4.1 Mar.07 71: IntroductionSierra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:Note: Throughout this document, MC57xx and MC87xx refer to the entire suites of CDMA and GSM Mini Cards respectively.•MC5720andMC5725—operateonCDMAnetworksusingtheIS‐95AandCDMA1X,and1xEV‐DO(IS‐856)networkstandards•MC8755 / MC8755V,MC8765,MC8775 / MC8775V,andMC8780 / MC8781—operateonGSMnetworksusingtheGSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPAnetworkstandardsPurpose of this guideThis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 KitSierra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•Antennas•Otheraccessories
CDMA / GSM Mini Card Hardware Integration Guide82130114Required connectorsNote: Contact vendors before choosing your connectors — the numbers included here are for reference only. Choose connectors that are appropriate to your design.Whenintegratingthesemodulesintoyourhostdevice,youneedthefollowingconnectortypes:•RFcablethatmateswithHiroseU.FLconnector(modelU.FL#CL331‐0471‐0‐10)•Industry‐standardmatingconnectorfor52‐pinEDGE—somemanufacturersincludeTyco,Foxconn,andMolex.Forexample,theconnectorusedontheMiniCardDevKitboardisaMolex67910‐0001.•Industry‐standardUSIM/RUIMconnector—theactualconnectoryouusedependsonhowyourdeviceexposestheUSIM/RUIMsocket.Forexample,theUSIM/RUIMconnectorusedontheMiniCardDevKitboardisanITTCCM03‐3518.Guide organizationThisguideincludesthefollowingsections:1. Introduction(thissection)2. Power Interface(p.11) Describespowercontrolsignalsusedbythemoduleanddiscussesdesignissuesrelatedtopowersupplyintegration.3. RF Integration(p.15) Describesantennaconnectionmethodsandgroundingissues,RFinterferenceanddesenseissues.4. Host / Module Communication Interface(p.21) DescribestheUSBinterfaceforhost/modulecommunication,andtheUSIM/RUIMinterfaceforhost/moduleintegration.5. Regulatory Information(p.23) Describesregulatoryapprovalsandregulatoryinformationrequirements.6. Acronyms and Definitions(p.27) Listsacronymsanddefinitionsusedthroughoutthisguide.Note: The term "host" always refers to the host device.Related documentsThisguidedealsspecificallywithhardwareintegrationissuesthatareuniquetotheMC57xxandMC87xxmodules.Table1‐1listsotherdocumentsreferencedinthisguide.
IntroductionRev 1.4.1 Mar.07 9Table 1-1: Related documentation Document title DescriptionAT Command Set for User Equipment (UE) (Release 6) This 3GPP technical specification describes standard AT commands for GSM / UMTS devices.Download this document (3GPP TS 27.007) from www.3gpp.org.CDMA 1X Standard Technical requirements for CDMA systems, including details on sleep cycle index (SCI) values.Order this document, CDMA 2000 Series Release A (2000) (document # TIA/EIA/IS-2000 Series, Release A) from www.tiaonline.org.EM5625 Embedded Module, MC5720 MiniCard CnS Reference (Document 2130643)CnS (Control and Status) messages that are supported by the MC5720 and the MC5725.EM5625 Embedded Module, MC5720 MiniCard AT Command Reference (Document 2130620)Proprietary, basic AT commands for the MC5720 / 5725 / 5725V. For MC87xx-specific commands, see UMTS Modems Supported AT Command Reference (Document 2130617).EM5625 Embedded Module, MC5720 MiniCard Extended AT Command Reference (Document 2130621)Proprietary AT commands for the MC5720 / 5725 / 5725V. For MC87xx-specific commands, see MC87xx Modem Extended AT Command Reference (Document 2130616).FCC Regulations - Part 15 - Radio Frequency Devices This section of the FCC Code of Federal Regulations, Title 47 deals with radio frequency devices, including shielding requirements for embedded modules.Download this regulation from http://wireless.fcc.gov.IEC-61000-4-2 level 3 Techniques for testing and measuring electrostatic discharge (ESD) immunity.Order this document from www.iec.ch.MC5720 MiniCard Product Specification (Document 2130599) Features, mechanical and electrical specifications, and standards compliance of the MC5720.MC5725 Mini Card Product Specification (Document 2130663)Features, mechanical and electrical specifications, and standards compliance of the MC5725.MC5725V Mini Card Product Specification (Document 2130671)Features, mechanical and electrical specifications, and standards compliance of the MC5725V.MC8755 / MC8765 PCI Express Mini Card Product Specification (Document 2130637)Features, mechanical and electrical specifications, and standards compliance of the MC8755 / MC8765.
CDMA / GSM Mini Card Hardware Integration Guide10 2130114MC8755V with Audio PCI Express Mini Card Product Specification (Document 2130664)Features, mechanical and electrical specifications, and standards compliance of the MC8755V.MC8775 PCI Express Mini Card Product Specification (Document 2130697)Features, mechanical and electrical specifications, and standards compliance of the MC8775.MC8775V with Audio PCI Express Mini Card Product Specification (Document 2130700)Features, mechanical and electrical specifications, and standards compliance of the MC8775V.MC8780/MC8781 PCI Express Mini Card Product Specification (Document 2130782)Features, mechanical and electrical specifications, and standards compliance of the MC8780 / MC8781.MC8755/MC8765 Modem CnS Reference (Document 2130602)This document describes the CnS (Control and Status) messages supported by the MC8755 / MC8755V / MC8765 / MC8775 / MC8775V / MC8780 / MC8781.MC87xx Modem Extended AT Command Reference (Document 2130616)Proprietary AT commands for the MC87xx. For MC57xx-specific commands, see the EM5625 Embedded Module, MC5720 MiniCard Extended AT Command Reference (Document 2130621).Mobile Station (MS) Conformance Specification; Part 4: Subscriber Interface ModuleThis 3GPP technical specification describes SIM testing methods.Download this document (3GPP TS 11.10-4) from www.3gpp.org.PCI Express Mini Card Dev Kit Quick Start Guide (Document 2130705)This document describes the setup and configuration of modules.PCI Express Mini Card Electromechanical Specification Revision 1.1Download this document from www.pcisig.com.UMTS Modems Supported AT Command Reference (Document 2130617)This document describes proprietary, basic AT commands for the MC87xx. For MC57xx-specific commands, see the EM5625 Embedded Module, MC5720 Mini-Card AT Command Reference (Document 2130620).Universal Serial Bus Specification, Rev 2.0 Download this specification from www.usb.org.Table 1-1: Related documentation (Continued)Document title Description
2Rev 1.4.1 Mar.07 11Values in this guide are summarized from the product specification documents (PSDs) - the PSD takes precedence.2: Power InterfaceOverview of operationNote: This chapter contains information for both the CDMA (MC57xx) and GSM (MC87xx) modules. Information that is unique to specific module types is clearly identified.Themoduleis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.Themodule’spowerstateiscontrolledbythehost’sassertion/de‐assertionoftheW_Disable#signal.Themodulealsomonitorsitssupplyvoltageandrequestsshutdownifthesupplyisinsufficient.Power signalsThemodulemustbeconnectedtoa3.3Vpowersupply(asdescribedinPCIExpressMiniCardElectromechanicalSpecifi‐cationRevision1.1).TheMC87xxhasmorepowerpinsthantheMC57xxduetohigherpeakcurrentrequirementsforGSMdevices.Fordetailedpinoutandvoltage/currentrequirementsofthesemodules,seetheProductSpecificationDocumentforyourMiniCard.Electrostatic discharge (ESD)YouareresponsibleforensuringthatthehosthasadequateESDprotectionondigitalcircuitsandantennaports:•(Operational)RFport(antennalaunchandRFconnector):IEC‐61000‐4‐2—Level(ElectrostaticDischargeImmunityTest)•(Non‐operational)Hostconnectorinterface:JESD22‐A114‐B+/‐1kVHumanBodyModelandJESD22‐C101+/‐125VChargedDeviceModelSpecificrecommendationsareprovidedwhereneededinthisguide,however,thelevelofprotectionrequireddependsonyourapplication.
CDMA / GSM Mini Card Hardware Integration Guide12 2130114Values in this guide are summarized from the product specification documents (PSDs) - the PSD takes precedence.Note: ESD protection is highly recommended for the USIM / RUIM 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.Module power statesNote: The module unit defaults to the Normal state when VCC3.3 is first applied in the absence of W_Disable# control.Themodulehasfourpowerstates:•Disconnected Nopowertothemodule.•Off Powertothemodule,butthemoduleispoweredoff.•Normal Themoduleisactive.Severalmodesarepossible(Receive,Transmit,Sleep,Shutdown).•Low power (“airplane mode”) Themoduleisactive,butRFisdisabled.Statemachinesareimplementedinthemoduletomonitorthepowersupplyandoperatingtemperature.Disconnected stateNote: The difference between the Disconnected and Off states is that in the Off state, the module is still connected to the power source and draws minimal current.Thisstateoccurswhenthereisnopowertothemodule—thehostpowersourceisdisconnectedfromthemoduleandallvoltagesassociatedwiththemoduleareat0V.Whetherthehostdeviceisalsopoweredoffdependsonthepowerraildesign.Iftheconnectionbetweenthepowerrailandthemoduleiscontrolledbythehost,thehostcanstaypoweredonandcutthepowertoputthemodemintothedisconnectedstate.Ifthepowerrailissharedbetweenthehostdeviceandthemodule,thehostispoweredoffwhenthemoduleispoweredoff.Off stateInthisstate,thehostispoweredupandthemoduleispowereddown(butstillconnectedtothepowersource).Thehostkeepsthemodulepoweredoffbyasserting(drivinglow)theW_Disable#signal.Inthisstate,themoduledrawsminimalcurrent.
Power InterfaceRev 1.4.1 Mar.07 13Values in this guide are summarized from the product specification documents (PSDs) - the PSD takes precedence.Normal stateNote: This is the default state when VCC3.3 is first applied in the absence of W_Disable# control.Thisistheactivestateofthemodule.Inthisstate:•Themoduleisfullypowered.•Themoduleiscapableofplacing/receivingcallsorestab‐lishingdataconnectionsonthewirelessnetwork.•TheUSBinterfaceisfullyactive.Low power modeInthisstate,RF(bothRxandTx)isdisabledinthemodule,buttheUSBinterfaceisstillactive.Thislowpowermode(ʺairplanemodeʺ)iscontrolledbysoftwarecommandsthroughthehostinterface.Forinstructionsonusingthecommands,refertoATCommandSetforUserEquipment(UE)(Release6)(+CFUN=0command),EM5625EmbeddedModule,MC5720MiniCardCnSReference(Document2130643)(CNS_RADIO_POWER[0x1075]command),orMC8755/MC8765ModemCnSReference(Document2130602)(DisableModemcommand).Usage modelsUsagemodelscanbeusedtocalculateexpectedcurrentconsumption.AsampleusagemodelisprovidedinTable2‐1.Thisexamplemodelappliestoabattery‐operateddevice.Inpractice,becausethemoduleisisolatedfromthebattery(thehostdevicemanagesthepowersource),themAhratingsdependonthedevice’ssupplyefficiency.Table 2-1: Power consumption of a sample application Used by a field worker (data only) Used for remote data loggingUpload (module Tx) 1000 kB/day 40 kB/hDownload (module Rx) 500 kB/day 100 kB/dayCoverage / data rate 1X / 80 kbps IS-95 / 14.4 kbpsHours of operation 8 / day (off 16 hrs / day) 24 / dayTotal power consumed over 24 hours60 mAh 200 mAh
CDMA / GSM Mini Card Hardware Integration Guide14 2130114Values in this guide are summarized from the product specification documents (PSDs) - the PSD takes precedence.Themoduleautomaticallyentersslottedsleepmodewhenthereisnotransmissionorreceptionoccurring(SCI=2).Transmitpowerisassumedtobe+3dBm.
3Rev 1.4.1 Mar.07 15Values in this guide are summarized from the product specification documents (PSDs) - the PSD takes precedence.3: RF IntegrationTheMC87xxoperatesonthefrequenciesdetailedinTable3‐1.RF connectionWhenattachinganantennatothemodule:Note: To disconnect the antenna, make sure you use the Hirose U.FL connector removal tool (P/N UFL-LP-N-2(01)) to prevent damage to the module or coaxial cable assembly.•UseaHiroseU.FLconnector(modelU.FL#CL331‐0471‐0‐10)toattachanantennatoaconnectionpointonthemodule,asshowninFigure3‐1(themainRFconnectoronthetopside;thediversityRFconnectoronthebottomside).•Matchcoaxialconnectionsbetweenthemoduleandtheantennato50Ω.•MinimizeRFcablelossestotheantenna;therecommendedmaximumcablelossforantennacablingis0.5dB.Table 3-1: MC87xx — Supported frequenciesProduct Band Frequencies (MHz)MC8755 /MC8755V /MC8765 /MC8775 /MC8775V /MC8780 /MC8781GSM 850 Tx: 824–849 Rx: 869-894EGSM 900 Tx: 880-915 Rx: 925-960DCS 1800 Tx: 1710-1785 Rx: 1805-1880PCS 1900 Tx: 1850-1910 Rx: 1930-1990MC8755 /MC8755V /MC8775 /MC8775V /MC8780 /MC8781Band I UMTS 2100 Tx: 1920–1980 Rx: 2110–2170MC8765 /MC8775 /MC8775V /MC8780 /MC8781Band II UMTS 1900 Tx: 1850–1910 Rx: 1930–1990Band V UMTS 850 Tx: 824–849 Rx: 869–894MC8780 /MC8781 GPS Rx: 1575.42
CDMA / GSM Mini Card Hardware Integration Guide16 2130114In the event of a discrepancy in values between this guide and the Product Specification Document (PSD), the PSD takes precedence.Figure 3-1: Antenna connection points and mounting holesGround connectionWhenconnectingthemoduletosystemground:•Preventnoiseleakagebyestablishingaverygoodgroundconnectiontothemodulethroughthehostconnector.•Connecttosystemgroundusingthetwomountingholesatthetopofthemodule(asshowninFigure3‐1).•MinimizegroundnoiseleakageintotheRF. Dependingonthehostboarddesign,noisecouldpotentiallybecoupledtothemodulefromthehostboard.Thisismainlyanissueforhostdesignsthathavesignalstravelingalongthelengthofthemodule,orcircuitryoperatingatbothendsofthemoduleinterconnects.ShieldingThemoduleisfullyshieldedtoprotectagainstEMIandtoensurecompliancewithFCCPart15‐“RadioFrequencyDevices”(orequivalentregulationsinotherjurisdictions).Note: The module shields must NOT be removed.
RF IntegrationRev 1.4.1 Mar.07 17Values in this guide are summarized from the product specification documents (PSDs) - the PSD takes precedence.Antenna and cablingNote: Values in this guide are taken from the appropriate product specification documents (PSDs) (listed in Related documents, page 8) — in the case of a discrepancy between this document and the relevant PSD, use the value listed in the PSD.Whenselectingtheantennaandcable,itiscriticaltoRFperfor‐mancetomatchantennagainandcableloss.Choosing the correct antenna and cablingConsiderthefollowingpointsforpropermatchingofantennasandcabling:•Theantenna(andassociatedcircuitry)shouldhaveanominalimpedanceof50Ωwithareturnloss≤ 10dBacrosseachfrequencybandofoperation.•Thesystemgainvalueaffectsbothradiatedpowerandregulatory(FCC,IC,CE,etc.)testresults.Developing custom antennasConsider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,particularlywhenboththeMC57xxandMC87xxwillbeinstalledinthesameplatform.Inthiscase,youmaywanttodevelopseparateantennasformaximumperformance.Determining the antenna’s locationConsiderthefollowingpointswhendecidingwheretoputtheantenna:•AntennalocationmayaffectRFperformance.Althoughthemoduleisshieldedtopreventinterferenceinmostapplica‐tions,theplacementoftheantennaisstillveryimportant—ifthehostdeviceisinsufficientlyshielded,highlevelsofbroadbandorspuriousnoisecandegradethemodule’sperformance.•Connectingcablesbetweenthemoduleandtheantennamusthave50Ωimpedance.Iftheimpedanceofthemoduleismismatched,RFperformanceisreducedsignificantly.•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.Disabling the diversity antenna (MC57xx)IfyourhostdeviceisnotdesignedtousetheMC57xxmodule’sdiversityantenna,terminatetheinterfacewitha50Ω ohmload.
CDMA / GSM Mini Card Hardware Integration Guide18 2130114In the event of a discrepancy in values between this guide and the Product Specification Document (PSD), the PSD takes precedence.Interference and sensitivityNote: These modules are based on ZIF (Zero Intermediate Frequency) technologies; when performing EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) tests, there are no IF (Intermediate Frequency) components from the module to consider.SeveralsourcesofinterferencecanaffecttheRFperformanceofthemodule(RFdesense).Commonsourcesincludepowersupplynoiseanddevice‐generatedRF.RFdesensecanbeaddressedthroughacombinationofmitigationtechniquesandradiatedsensitivitymeasurement.Power supply noiseNoiseinthepowersupplycanleadtonoiseintheRFsignal.Note: Values in this guide are taken from the appropriate product specification documents (PSDs) (listed in Related documents, page 8) — in the case of a discrepancy between this document and the relevant PSD, use the value listed in the PSD.Thepowersupplyripplelimitforthemoduleisnomorethan200mVp‐p1Hzto100kHz.Thislimitincludesvoltagerippleduetotransmitterburstactivity.Interference from other wireless devicesWireless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:•Anyharmonics,sub‐harmonics,orcross‐productsofsignalsgeneratedbywirelessdevicesthatfallinthemodule’sRxrangemaycausespuriousresponse,resultingindecreasedRxperformance.•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.Todeterminesuitablelocationsforeachwirelessdevice’santenna,thoroughlyevaluateyourhostdevice’sdesign.
RF IntegrationRev 1.4.1 Mar.07 19Values in this guide are summarized from the product specification documents (PSDs) - the PSD takes precedence.Device-generated RFNote: The module can cause interference with other devices such as hearing aids and on-board speakers. Wireless devices such as the Mini Card transmit in bursts (pulse transients) for set durations (RF burst frequencies). Hearing aids and speakers convert these burst frequencies into audible frequencies, resulting in audible noise. AllelectroniccomputingdevicesgenerateRFinterferencethatcannegativelyaffectthereceivesensitivityofthemodule(RFdesense).TheproximityofhostelectronicstotheantennainwirelessdevicescancontributetoRFdesense.ComponentsthataremostlikelytocauseRFdesenseinclude:•Microprocessorandmemory•Displaypanelanddisplaydrivers•Switching‐modepowersuppliesTheseandotherhigh‐speeddevices(inparticular,theprocessor)cancauseRFdesensebecausetheyrunatfrequenciesoftensofMHz.Therapidriseandfalloftheseclocksignalsgenerateshigher‐orderharmonicsthatoftenfallwithintheoperatingfrequencybandofthemodule,causingRFdesense.ExampleOnasub‐systemrunningat40MHz,the22ndharmonicfallsat880MHz,whichiswithinthecellularreceivefrequencyband.Note: In practice, there are usually numerous interfering frequencies and harmonics. The net effect can be a series of desensitized receive channels.Note: It is important to investigate sources of localized interference early in the design cycle.
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4Rev 1.4.1 Mar.07 21Values in this guide are summarized from the product specification documents (PSDs) - the PSD takes precedence.4: Host / Module Communication InterfaceThischapterprovidesinformationabouttheHost‐Modulecommunicationinterface(USBinterface)andliststheextendedATcommandsthatmaybeusefulforhardwareintegrationtesting.Note: On any given interface (USB, USIM/RUIM, etc.), leave unused inputs and outputs as no-connects.LED outputThemoduledrivestheLEDoutputaccordingtothePCI‐ExpressMiniCardspecification(summarizedinTable4‐1,below).Table 4-1: LED statesState Indicates CharacteristicsOff Module is not powered. Light is off.On Module is powered and connected, but not transmitting or receiving.Light is on.Slow blink Module is powered and searching for a connection.LED is flashing at a steady, slow rate.•250 ms ± 25% ON period•0.2 Hz ± 25% blink rateIntermittent blink Module is transmitting or receiving. LED is flashing intermittently, proportional to data transfer activity.•50% duty cycle•3 Hz minimum blink rate•20 Hz maximum blink rate
CDMA / GSM Mini Card Hardware Integration Guide22 2130114Values in this guide are summarized from the product specification documents (PSDs) - the PSD takes precedence.Figure 4-1: Example LEDCurrent limiting ResistorLEDVCC 3.3VMIOMiniCard
ARev 1.4.1 Mar.07 23A: Regulatory InformationImportant noticeBecauseofthenatureofwirelesscommunications,trans‐missionandreceptionofdatacanneverbeguaranteed.Datamaybedelayed,corrupted(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insituationswherefailuretotransmitorreceivedatacouldresultindamageofanykindtotheuseroranyotherparty,includingbutnotlimitedtopersonalinjury,death,orlossofproperty.SierraWirelessanditsaffiliatesacceptnoresponsibilityfordamagesofanykindresultingfromdelaysorerrorsindatatransmittedorreceivedusingtheSierraWirelessmodem,orforfailureoftheSierraWirelessmodemtotransmitorreceivesuchdata.Safety and hazardsDonotoperateyourMC57xx/MC87xxmodem:•Inareaswhereblastingisinprogress•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MC57xx/MC87xxmodemMUSTBEPOWEREDOFF.Otherwise,theMC57xx/MC87xxmodemcantransmitsignalsthatcouldinterferewiththisequipment.Inanaircraft,theMC57xx/MC87xxmodemMUSTBEPOWEREDOFF.Otherwise,theMC57xx/MC87xxmodemcantransmitsignalsthatcouldinterferewithvariousonboardsystemsandmaybedangeroustotheoperationoftheaircraftordisruptthecellularnetwork.Useofacellularphoneinanaircraftisillegalinsomejurisdictions.Failuretoobservethisinstructionmayleadtosuspensionordenialofcellulartelephoneservicestotheoffender,orlegalactionorboth.Someairlinesmaypermittheuseofcellularphoneswhiletheaircraftisonthegroundandthedoorisopen.TheMC57xx/MC87xxmodemmaybeusednormallyatthistime.
CDMA / GSM Mini Card Hardware Integration Guide24 2130114Important compliance information for North American usersTheMC57xx/MC87xxmodemhasbeengrantedmodularapprovalformobileapplications.IntegratorsmayusetheMC57xx/MC87xx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.1. Atleast20cmseparationdistancebetweentheantennaandtheuser’sbodymustbemaintainedatalltimes.2. TocomplywithFCC/ICregulationslimitingbothmaximumRFoutputpowerandhumanexposuretoRFradiation,themaximumantennagainincludingcablelossinamobile‐onlyexposureconditionmustnotexceed:·8dBiintheCellularbandand4dBiinthePCSbandfortheMC8755/MC8765·5dBiintheCellularbandand4dBiinthePCSbandfortheMC8775/MC8780/MC8781·4.65dBiintheCellularbandand3.35dBiinthePCSbandfortheMC5720/MC57253. TheMC57xx/MC87xxmodemanditsantennamustnotbeco‐locatedoroperatinginconjunctionwithanyothertransmitterorantennawithinahostdevice.4. AlabelmustbeaffixedtotheoutsideoftheendproductintowhichtheMC57xx/MC87xxmodemisincorporated,withastatementsimilartothefollowing:·ForMC5720: ThisdevicecontainsFCCID:N7N‐MC5720 ThisequipmentcontainsequipmentcertifiedunderIC:2417C‐MC5720·ForMC5725/MC5725V: ThisdevicecontainsFCCID:N7N‐MC5725 ThisequipmentcontainsequipmentcertifiedunderIC:2417C‐MC5725·ForMC8755/MC8755V: ThisdevicecontainsFCCID:N7NMC8755·ForMC8765: ThisdevicecontainsFCCID:N7NMC8765 ThisequipmentcontainsequipmentcertifiedunderIC:2417C‐MC8765·ForMC8775/MC8775V: ThisdevicecontainsFCCID:N7NMC8775 ThisequipmentcontainsequipmentcertifiedunderIC:2417C‐MC8775·ForMC8780: ThisdevicecontainsFCCID:N7NMC8780
Regulatory InformationRev 1.4.1 Mar.07 25·ForMC8781: ThisdevicecontainsFCCID:N7NMC8781 ThisequipmentcontainsequipmentcertifiedunderIC:2417C‐MC87815. AusermanualwiththeendproductmustclearlyindicatetheoperatingrequirementsandconditionsthatmustbeobservedtoensurecompliancewithcurrentFCC/ICRFexposureguidelines.TheendproductwithanembeddedMC57xx/MC87xxmodemmayalsoneedtopasstheFCCPart15unintentionalemissiontestingrequirementsandbeproperlyauthorizedperFCCPart15.Note:Ifthismoduleisintendedforuseinaportabledevice,youareresponsibleforseparateapprovaltosatisfytheSARrequirementsofFCCPart2.1093andICRSS‐102.
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BRev 1.4.1 Mar.07 27B: Acronyms and Definitions.Table B-2: Acronyms and definitionsAcronym or term DefinitionAGC Automatic Gain ControlBER Bit Error Rate - a measure of receive sensitivityBLER Block Error RateCall Box Base Station Simulator - Agilent E8285A or 8960, Rohde & Schwarz CMU200CDMA Code Division Multiple AccessdB Decibel = 10 x log10 (P1/P2) P1 is calculated power; P2 is reference powerDecibel = 20 x log10 (V1/V2) V1 is calculated voltage, V2 is reference voltagedBm Decibels, relative to 1 mW - Decibel(mW) = 10 x log10 (Pwr (mW)/1mW)DUT Device Under TestEDGE Enhanced Data rates for GSM EvolutionEM Embedded ModuleESD ElectroStatic DischargeFER Frame Error Rate - a measure of receive sensitivityGPRS General Packet Radio ServicesGPS Global Positioning SystemGSM Global System for Mobile communicationsHz Hertz = 1 cycle/secondinrush current Peak current drawn when a device is connected or powered onIS-2000 3G radio standards for voice and data (CDMA only)IS-95 2G radio standards targeted for voice (cdmaONE)LDO Low Drop Out - refers to linear regulatorMC5720 / MC5725 / MC5725V Sierra Wireless Mini Cards used on CDMA networks
CDMA / GSM Mini Card Hardware Integration Guide28 2130114MC57xx Any of the following CDMA Mini Cards: MC5720 / MC5725MC8755 / MC8755V / MC8765 / MC8775 / MC8775VSierra Wireless Mini Cards used on GSM networksMC87xx Any of the following CDMA Mini Cards: MC8755 / MC8755V / MC8765 / MC8775 / MC8775VMHz MegaHertz = 10E6 Hertz (Hertz = 1 cycle/second)MIO Module Input/OutputMP Mobile ProductMPE Maximum Permissible Exposure — the level of radiation to which a person may be exposed without hazardous effect or adverse biological changesOTA Over-The-Air or Radiated through the antennaPCS Personal Communication System - PCS spans the 1.9 GHz radio spectrumRF Radio FrequencyRMS Root Mean SquareRUIM Removable User Identity ModuleSA Selective AvailabilitySensitivity (Audio) Measure of lowest power signal that the receiver can measureSensitivity (RF) Measure of lowest power signal at the receiver input that can provide a prescribed BER/BLER/SNR value at the receiver output.SIM Subscriber Identity ModuleSNR Signal to Noise RatioSOF Start of Frame - a USB functionUART Universal Asynchronous Receiver TransmitterUDK Universal Development Kit (PCI Express Mini Card Dev Kit)UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications SystemUSB Universal Serial BusUSIM Universal Subscriber Identity ModuleVCC3.3 3.3 V supply voltageTable B-2: Acronyms and definitionsAcronym or term Definition
Acronyms and DefinitionsRev 1.4.1 Mar.07 29WCDMA Wideband Code Division Multiple Access — In this document, the term “UMTS” is used instead of “WCDMA”.XIM In this document, XIM is used as part of the contact identifiers for the USIM/RUIM interface (XIM_VCC, XIM_CLK, etc.). It indicates either RUIM or USIM.Table B-2: Acronyms and definitionsAcronym or term Definition
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Rev 1.4.1 Mar.07 31IndexNumerics1XCDMAStandard 9Aacronymsanddefinitions 27–29airplanemode 13antennaconnectionandmountingpoints 16connectionconsiderations 15custom,considerations 17diversityantenna,disabling 17limit,matchingcoaxialconnections 15location,considerations 17matching,considerations 17maximumcableloss 15ATcommands3GPPspecification,details 9lowpowermode,setting 13ATcommands,extendedMC5720/MC5725,reference 9MC87xx,reference 10ATcommands,standardMC5720/MC5725,reference 9MC87xx,reference 10Ccablelossantenna,maximum 15CDMA1XStandard 9CnSMC5720/MC5725reference 9MC87xxreference 10connectiongrounding 16connectors,requiredEDGEmating(52‐pin) 8host‐module 8RF,Hirose 8USIM/RUIM 8currentconsumptionusagemodels 13DDCS1800RFparameters,MC8755/8765/8775 15desense.SeeRFdisconnected,modulepowerstate 12diversityantennadisabling 17EEDGEconnector,manufacturers 8EGSM900RFparameters,MC8755/8765/8775 15electrostaticdischarge.SeeESDESDprotectionrequirements 11–12testingtechniquesdocument(IEC‐61000‐4‐2) 9FFCCregulations,relevantsection 9Ggroundingconnectionconsiderations 16GSM850RFparameters,MC8755/8765/8775 15Iimpedancemodule‐antenna 17interferencedevicegenerated 19powersupplynoise 18wirelessdevices 18LLEDexample 22stateintermittentblink 21off 21on 21slowblink 21lowpowermodesetting,ATcommands 13lowpower,modulepowerstate 13MMC5720ATreference(extended),andMC5725 9ATreference(standard),andMC5725 9
CDMA / GSM Mini Card Hardware Integration Guide32 2130114CnSreference,andMC5725 9productspecification 9MC5725ATreference(extended),andMC5720 9ATreference(standard),andMC5720 9CnSreference,andMC5720 9productspecification 9MC5725Vproductspecification 9MC8755ATreference(extended),andMC87xx 10ATreference(standard),andMC87xx 10CnSreference,andMC87xx 10productspecification 9MC8755/8765/8775RFparameters 15MC8755VATreference(extended),andMC87xx 10ATreference(standard),andMC87xx 10CnSreference,andMC87xx 10productspecification 10MC8765ATreference(extended),andMC87xx 10ATreference(standard),andMC87xx 10CnSreference,andMC87xx 10productspecification 9MC8775ATreference(extended),andMC87xx 10ATreference(standard),andMC87xx 10CnSreference,andMC87xx 10productspecification 10MC8775VATreference(extended),andMC87xx 10ATreference(standard),andMC87xx 10CnSreference,andMC87xx 10productspecification 10MiniCardDevKitQuickStartGuide 10PCIExpressSpecification 10Nnoiseleakage,minimizing 16RFinterference,powersupply 18normal,modulepowerstate 13Ooff,modulepowerstate 12PPCIExpressMiniCardspecification 10PCS1900RFparameters,MC8755/8765/8775 15powerdefaultstate 13disconnected,characteristics 12normal,characteristics 13off,characteristics 12signals,overview 11state,disconnected 12state,lowpower 13state,normal 13state,off 12supply,RFinterference 18supply,ripplelimit 18powerinterface 11–14ProductSpecificationDocument.SeePSDPSDMC5720 9MC5725 9MC5725V 9MC8755/8765 9MC8755V 10MC8775 10MC8775V 10RregulatoryinformationFCC 24limitationofliability 23safetyandhazards 23RFantennacableloss,maximum 15antennaconnection,considerations 15cabletype,required 8desensedevice‐generated 19interferenceotherdevices 19powersupply 18wirelessdevices 18parametersDCS1800 15EGSM900 15GSM850 15MC8755/8765/8775 15PCS1900 15UMTS1900 15UMTS2100 15UMTS850 15SSeealsoMC5720,MC5725,MC5725V,MC8755,MC8755V,MC8765,MC8775,MC8775V 10shieldingmodule,compliance 16SIMtestingmethods,MSconformancespecification 10SIM.SeeUSIM/RUIM
IndexRev 1.4.1 Mar.07 33TtestingESDimmunity,techniquesdocument(IEC‐61000‐4‐2) 9UUDK.SeeUniversalDevelopmentKitUMTS1900RFparameters,MC8755/8765/8775 15UMTS2100RFparameters,MC8755/8765/8775 15UMTS850RFparameters,MC8755/8765/8775 15UniversalDevelopmentKitcomponents,included 7UniversalSerialBus.SeeUSBusagemodelscurrentconsumption 13USBspecification 10USIM/RUIMconnectortype,required 8WW_Disable#Normalstate 13offstate 12powerstate,controlling 11ZZIF(ZeroIntermediateFrequency) 18
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