Sierra Wireless AirPrime MC7455 Hardware Integration Manual

AirPrime MC7455

Hardware Integration Guide

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Rev 1

Proprietary and Confidential

Contents subject to change

Preface

Important
Notice

Safety and
Hazards

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.

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.

Limitation of
Liability

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
operator's control and operation of that vehicle. In some states and provinces,
operating such communications devices while in control of a vehicle is an offence.

The 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 REVENUE 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.

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Patents 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 and MMP Portfolio
Licensing.

Copyright ©2015 Sierra Wireless. All rights reserved.

Trademarks Sierra Wireless

registered trademarks of Sierra Wireless.

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under license.

Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Contact
Information

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Technical support: [e-mail]

RMA support: [e-mail]

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E-mail: [e-mail]

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Consult our website for up-to-date product descriptions, documentation,
application notes, firmware upgrades, troubleshooting tips, and press releases:

www.sierrawireless.com

Revision
History

Revision
number

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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Required Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Module Power States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

RF Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

RF Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Shielding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Antenna and Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Ground Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Interference and Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Interference From Other Wireless Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Host-generated RF Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Device-generated RF Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Methods to Mitigate Decreased Rx Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Radiated Spurious Emissions (RSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Radiated Sensitivity Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Regulatory Compliance and Industry Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Important Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Safety and Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Important Compliance Information For North American Users . . . . . . . . . . 18

Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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1: Introduction

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

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Ta bl e 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 Description

RF cables • Mate with Hirose U.FL connectors

(model U.FL #CL331-0471-0-10)

• Three connector jacks

EDGE (52-pin) • Industry-standard mating connector

• Some manufacturers include Tyco, Foxconn, Molex

• Example: UDK board uses Molex 67910-0001

SIM • Industry-standard connector. Type depends on how host

device exposes the SIM socket

• Example: UDK board uses ITT CCM03-3518

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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