Sierra Wireless EM75L Operators Guide

AirPrime EM7565-9

Hardware Integration Guide

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Rev 1

Proprietary and Confidential

Contents subject to change

Product Technical Specification

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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Preface

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 MMP Portfolio Licensing.

Trademarks Sierra Wireless

are registered trademarks of Sierra Wireless, Inc.

Windows Corporation.

QUALCOMM under license.

Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

and Windows Vista® are registered trademarks of Microsoft

Contact Information

Sales information and technical support, including warranty and returns

Corporate and product information Web: sierrawireless.com

Revision History

Revision number

Release date Changes

, AirPrime®, AirLink®, AirVantage® and the Sierra Wireless logo

is a registered trademark of QUALCOMM Incorporated. Used

Web: sierrawireless.com/company/contact-us/ Global toll-free number: 1-877-687-7795 6:00 am to 5:00 pm PST

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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Required Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Module Power States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

RF Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

RF Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Shielding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Antenna and Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Ground Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Interference and Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Interference From Other Wireless Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Host-generated RF Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Device-generated RF Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Methods to Mitigate Decreased Rx Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Radiated Spurious Emissions (RSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Radiated Sensitivity Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Regulatory Compliance and Industry Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Important Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Safety and Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Important Compliance Information for United States and Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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1: Introduction

The Sierra Wireless EM7565-9 Embedded Module is an M.2 module that provides LTE, UMTS, and GNSS connectivity for notebook, ultrabook, tablet computers, and M2M applications over several radio frequency bands.

Accessories

A hardware development kit is available for AirPrime M.2 modules. The kit contains hardware components for evaluating and developing with the module, including:

• Development board

• Cables

• Antennas

• Other accessories

For over-the-air LTE testing, ensure that suitable antennas are used.

Required Connectors

Table 1-1 describes the connectors used to integrate the EM7565-9 Embedded

Module into your host device.

Table 1-1: Required Host–Module Connectors

Connector type Description

RF cables • Mate with M.2-spec connectors

• Three connector jacks (I-PEX 20448-001R-081 or equivalent)

EDGE (67 pin) • Slot B compatible—Per the M.2 standard ([8] PCI Express NGFF

SIM • Industry-standard connector.

(M.2) Electromechanical Specification Revision 1.0), a generic 75 pin position EDGE connector on the motherboard use s a mechanical key to mate with the 67 pin notched module connector.

• Manufacturers include LOTES (part #APCI0018-P001A01),

Kyocera, JAE, Tyco, and Longwell.

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2: Power

Power Supply

The host provides power to the EM7565-9 through multiple power and ground pins. The host must provide safe and continuous power (via battery or a regulated power supply) at all times; the module does not have an independent power supply, or protection circuits to guard against electrical issues.

For detailed pinout and voltage/ current requirements of this module, see the AirPrime EM7565-9 Product Technical Specification.

Module Power States

The module has five power states, as described in Table 2-1.

Table 2-1: Module Power States

State Details

Normal (Default

state)

Low power (‘Airplane

mode’)

Sleep • Normal state of module between calls or data connections

• Module is active

• Default state. Occurs when VCC is first applied, Full_Card_Power_Off# is deasserted

(pulled high), and W_DISABLE# is deasserted

• Module is capable of placing/receiving calls, or establishing data connections on the

wireless network

• Current consumption is affected by several factors, including:

• Radio band being used

• Transmit power

• Receive gain settings

• Data rate

• Module is active

• Module enters this state:

• Under host interface control:

· Host issues AT+CFUN=0 (AT Command Set for User Equipment (UE) (Release 6)

(Doc# 3GPP TS 27.007))), or

· Host asserts W_DISABLE#, after AT!PCOFFEN=0 has been issued.

• Automatically, when critical temperature or voltage trigger limits have been reached))

• Module cycles between wake (polling the network) and sleep, at network provider-deter-

mined interval.

Host is powered

USB interface active

RF enabled

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Table 2-1: Module Power States (Continued)

State Details

Off • Host keeps module powered off by asserting Full_Card_Power_Off# (signal pulled low or

left floating)

• Module draws minimal current

Power

Host is powered

USB interface active

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RF enabled

Disconnected • Host power source is disconnected from the module and all voltages associated with the

module are at 0 V.

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