Sierra Wireless HL8549 User Manual

4115653

3.0

July 31, 2014

AirPrime HL8549 and HL8549-G

Product Technical Specification

Product Technical Specification

Important Notice

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Version

Date

Updates

1.0

April 23, 2014

Creation

1.1

April 25, 2014

Updated:

 1.3 General Features
 1.9.2 Regulatory

Deleted 7.4 IC Regulations

2.0

July 08, 2014

Updated:

 Table 1 Supported Bands/Connectivity
 Table 2 AirPrime HL8549 and HL8549-G Features
 Table 6 Regulation Compliance
 Table 7 Pad Definition
 Table 9 Current Consumption (at nominal voltage, 3.7V)
 Table 11 VGPIO Electrical Characteristics
 Table 16 GPIO Pin Description
 3.10 POWER ON Signal (PWR_ON)
 Table 20 ADC Electrical Characteristics
 Table 21 PWM Electrical Characteristics
 3.15 PCM
 Table 27 SW Trace Pin Description
 3.19 PPS (HL8549-G Only)
 Table 31 RF Performance
 5.1 Power-Up Sequence
 5.2 Module Switch-Off
 7 FCC Legal Information

Added:

 Band 19 support
 Table 10 Current Consumption per Power Supply (VBATT_PA and

VBATT)

 5.3 Emergency Power OFF
 5.5 Power Supply Design

3.0

July 31, 2014

Updated:

 1.1 Common Flexible Form Factor (CF3)
 Table 3 GNSS Capabilities
 3.22 GNSS Interface
 Table 37 Ordering Information

Document History

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Contents

1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 9

1.1. Common Flexible Form Factor (CF3) ................................................................................ 9

1.2. Physical Dimensions ....................................................................................................... 10

1.3. General Features ............................................................................................................. 10

1.4. GNSS Features ............................................................................................................... 13

1.5. Architecture ..................................................................................................................... 13

1.6. Interfaces ......................................................................................................................... 14

1.7. Connection Interface ....................................................................................................... 14

1.8. ESD ................................................................................................................................. 15

1.9. Environmental & Certifications ........................................................................................ 15

1.9.1. Environmental Specifications ................................................................................... 15

1.9.2. Regulatory ................................................................................................................ 16

1.9.3. RoHS Directive Compliant ....................................................................................... 17

1.9.4. Disposing of the Product .......................................................................................... 17

1.9.5. References ............................................................................................................... 17

2. PAD DEFINITION ............................................................................................... 18

2.1. Pin Configuration (Top View, Through Module) .............................................................. 22

3. DETAILED INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................... 23

3.1. Power Supply .................................................................................................................. 23

3.2. Current Consumption ...................................................................................................... 23

3.3. VGPIO ............................................................................................................................. 25

3.4. BAT_RTC ........................................................................................................................ 25

3.5. SIM Interface ................................................................................................................... 25

3.5.1. UIM1_DET................................................................................................................ 26

3.6. USB ................................................................................................................................. 26

3.7. Electrical Information for Digital I/O ................................................................................. 26

3.8. General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) ............................................................................ 27

3.9. Main Serial Link (UART1) ................................................................................................ 28

3.10. POWER ON Signal (PWR_ON) ...................................................................................... 28

3.11. Reset Signal (RESET) ..................................................................................................... 29

3.12. ADC ................................................................................................................................. 30

3.13. PWM ................................................................................................................................ 30

3.13.1. Electrical Characteristics .......................................................................................... 30

3.13.2. Pin Description ......................................................................................................... 31

3.13.3. Application ................................................................................................................ 31

3.14. Clock Interface ................................................................................................................. 31

3.15. PCM ................................................................................................................................. 32

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3.16. I2C Interface ..................................................................................................................... 33

3.17. HSIC ................................................................................................................................ 33

3.18. Debug Interfaces ............................................................................................................. 34

3.18.1. Debug Port ............................................................................................................... 34

3.18.2. JTAG ........................................................................................................................ 34

3.19. PPS (HL8549-G Only) ..................................................................................................... 35

3.20. EXT_LNA_GPS_EN (HL8549-G only) ............................................................................ 35

3.21. RF Interface ..................................................................................................................... 35

3.21.1. RF Connection ......................................................................................................... 35

3.21.2. RF Performances ..................................................................................................... 36

3.21.3. TX Burst Indicator (2G_TX_ON) .............................................................................. 36

3.22. GNSS Interface ............................................................................................................... 37

3.22.1. GNSS Performances ................................................................................................ 37

3.22.2. GNSS Antenna Interface .......................................................................................... 38

3.22.3. GNSS Antenna Recommendations ......................................................................... 38

4. MECHANICAL DRAWINGS ............................................................................... 40

5. DESIGN GUIDELINES ................................ ....................................................... 42

5.1. Power-Up Sequence ....................................................................................................... 42

5.2. Module Switch-Off ........................................................................................................... 42

5.3. Emergency Power OFF ................................................................................................... 43

5.4. Sleep Mode Management ............................................................................................... 43

5.4.1. Using UART ............................................................................................................. 43

5.4.2. Using USB ................................................................................................................ 44

5.5. Power Supply Design ...................................................................................................... 44

5.6. ESD Guidelines for SIM Card .......................................................................................... 44

5.7. ESD Guidelines for USB.................................................................................................. 45

5.8. Dual SIM Application ....................................................................................................... 45

5.9. Radio Integration ............................................................................................................. 46

5.9.1. GSM Antenna Integration with Antenna Detection Circuitry .................................... 46

5.9.2. GNSS Active Antenna Integration ............................................................................ 46

6. X-RAY EXPOSURE ............................................................................................ 47

7. FCC LEGAL INFORMATION ............................................................................. 48

7.1. IC Regulations ................................................................................................................. 49

8. ORDERING INFORMATION .............................................................................. 51

9. TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ........................................................................ 52

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List of Figures

Figure 1. AirPrime HL8549 and HL8549-G Architecture Overview (TBC) .................................... 13

Figure 2. AirPrime HL8549 and HL8549-G Mechanical Overview ................................................ 14

Figure 3. Pin Configuration ............................................................................................................. 22

Figure 4. PWR_ON Assertion Time ................................................................................................ 29

Figure 5. Relative Timing for the PWM Output ............................................................................... 30

Figure 6. Example of an LED Driven by either the PWM1 or PWM2 Output ................................. 31

Figure 7. PCM Timing Waveform (TBC) ......................................................................................... 33

Figure 8. PPS Signal ...................................................................................................................... 35

Figure 9. 2G_TX_ON State during TX Burst .................................................................................. 37

Figure 10. AirPrime HL8549x Mechanical Drawing .......................................................................... 40

Figure 11. AirPrime HL8549x Footprint ............................................................................................ 41

Figure 12. PWR_ON Sequence with VGPIO Information ................................................................ 42

Figure 13. PWR_ON Sequence with T

Figure 14. Power OFF Sequence for PWR_ON, VGPIO ................................................................. 43

Figure 15. Voltage Limiter Example ................................................................................................. 44

Figure 16. EMC and ESD Components Close to the SIM ................................................................ 44

Figure 17. ESD Protection for USB .................................................................................................. 45

Figure 18. Reference Design for Dual SIM Application .................................................................... 45

Figure 19. GSM Antenna Connection with Antenna Detection ........................................................ 46

Figure 20. GNSS Application with Active Antenna ........................................................................... 46

..................................................................................... 42

rampup

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List of Tables

Table 1. Supported Bands/Connectivity .......................................................................................... 9

Table 2. AirPrime HL8549 and HL8549-G Features .................................................................... 10

Table 3. GNSS Capabilities ........................................................................................................... 13

Table 4. ESD Specifications .......................................................................................................... 15

Table 5. AirPrime HL8549 and HL8549-G Environmental Specifications .................................... 15

Table 6. Regulation Compliance ................................................................................................... 16

Table 7. Pad Definition .................................................................................................................. 18

Table 8. Power Supply .................................................................................................................. 23

Table 9. Current Consumption (at nominal voltage, 3.7V) ............................................................ 23

Table 10. Current Consumption per Power Supply (VBATT_PA and VBATT) ............................... 24

Table 11. VGPIO Electrical Characteristics ..................................................................................... 25

Table 12. BAT_RTC Electrical Characteristics................................................................................ 25

Table 13. Electrical Characteristics of UIM1 ................................................................................... 26

Table 14. USB Pin Description ........................................................................................................ 26

Table 15. Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics ................................................................................ 27

Table 16. GPIO Pin Description ...................................................................................................... 27

Table 17. UART1 Pin Description ................................................................................................... 28

Table 18. PWR_ON Electrical Characteristics ................................................................................ 29

Table 19. RESET Electrical Characteristics .................................................................................... 29

Table 20. ADC Electrical Characteristics ........................................................................................ 30

Table 21. PWM Electrical Characteristics ....................................................................................... 31

Table 22. PWM Pin Description ...................................................................................................... 31

Table 23. Clock Interface Pin Description ....................................................................................... 32

Table 24. Digital Audio Electrical Characteristics ............................................................................ 32

Table 25. I2C Pin Description .......................................................................................................... 33

Table 26. HSIC Pin Description ....................................................................................................... 33

Table 27. SW Trace Pin Description ............................................................................................... 34

Table 28. JTAG Pin Description ...................................................................................................... 34

Table 29. PPS Electrical Characteristics ......................................................................................... 35

Table 30. RF Connection................................................................................................................. 35

Table 31. RF Performance .............................................................................................................. 36

Table 32. Burst Indicator States ...................................................................................................... 36

Table 33. TX Burst Characteristics .................................................................................................. 36

Table 34. GNSS Interface Specifications ........................................................................................ 37

Table 35. GNSS Antenna Specifications ......................................................................................... 38

Table 36. GNSS Antenna Recommendations ................................................................................. 38

Table 37. Ordering Information ....................................................................................................... 51

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1. Introduction

RF Band

Transmit band (Tx)

Receive band (Rx)

Maximum Output Power

UMTS B1

1922 to1978 MHz

2112 to 2168 MHz

23 dBm (+/- 2dBm) Class 3bis

UMTS B2

1852 to 1908 MHz

1932 to 1988 MHz

23 dBm (+/- 2dBm) Class 3bis

UMTS B5

826 to 847 MHz

871 to 892 MHz

23 dBm (+/- 2dBm) Class 3bis

UMTS B6

832 to 838 MHz

877 to 883 MHz

23 dBm (+/- 2dBm) Class 3bis

UMTS B8

882 to 913 MHz

927 to 958 MHz

23 dBm (+/- 2dBm) Class 3bis

UMTS B19

832.4 to 842.6 MHz

877.4 to 887.6 MHz

GSM 850

824 to 849 MHz

869 to 894 MHz

2 Watts GSM, GPRS and EDGE

E-GSM 900

880 to 915 MHz

925 to 960 MHz

2 Watts GSM, GPRS and EDGE

DCS 1800

1710 to 1785 MHz

1805 to 1880 MHz

1 Watt GSM, GPRS and EDGE

PCS 1900

1850 to 1910 MHz

1930 to 1990 MHz

1 Watt GSM, GPRS and EDGE

GPS

--

1575.42 ± 20 MHz

--

GLONASS

--

1597.5 to 1605.8 MHz

--

This document is the Product Technical Specification for the AirPrime HL8549 and HL8549-G
Embedded Modules. It defines the high level product features and illustrates the interfaces for these
features. This document is intended to cover the hardware aspects of the product series, including
electrical and mechanical.

The AirPrime HL8549 and HL8549-G belong to the AirPrime HL Series from Essential Connectivity
Module family. These are industrial grade Embedded Wireless Modules that provides voice and data
connectivity on GPRS, EDGE, WCDMA, HSDPA and HSUPA networks (as listed in Table 1
Supported Bands/Connectivity). On top of this, the HL8549-G also provides GNSS functionality.

The HL8549 and HL8549-G support a large variety of interface like Digital Audio and Dual SIM Single
Standby to provide customers with the highest level of flexibility in implementing high-end solutions.

Table 1. Supported Bands/Connectivity

1.1. Common Flexible Form Factor (CF3)

The AirPrime HL8549 and HL8549-G belong to the Common Flexible Form Factor (CF3) family of
modules. This family consists of a series of WWAN modules that share the same mechanical
dimensions (same width and length with varying thicknesses) and footprint. The CF
provides a unique solution to a series of problems faced commonly in the WWAN module space as it:

 Accommodates multiple radio technologies (from 2G to LTE advanced) and band groupings
 Supports bit-pipe (Essential Module Series) and value add (Smart Module Series) solutions
 Offers electrical and functional compatibility

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form factor

Product Technical Specification

Introduction

Feature

Description

Physical

 Small form factor (146-pin solderable LGA pad) – 25mm x 24mm x 2.5mm

(nominal)

 Complete body shielding
 RF connection pads – RF primary and GNSS interface
 Baseband signals connection

Electrical

Single or double supply voltage (VBATT and VBATT_PA) – 3.2V – 4.5V

RF

 Quad-band GSM / GPRS / EDGE (850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz,

1900 MHz)

 Hexa-band UMTS WCDMA FDD (800 MHz (B19), 850 MHz(B5/B6),

900MHz(B8), 1900 MHz(B2), 2100MHz(B1))

 GPS (1575.42 MHz), GLONASS (1602MHz)

Audio interface

 Digital interface only
 Supports Enhanced Full Rate (EFR), Full Rate (FR), Half Rate (HR), and

both Narrow-Band and Wide-band Adaptive Multirate (AMR-NB and AMR­WB) vocoders

 MO and MT calling
 Echo cancellation and noise reduction
 Emergency calls (112, 110, 911, etc.)
 Incoming call notification
 DTMF generation

SIM interface

 Dual SIM Single Standby with fast network switching capability
 1.8V/3V support
 SIM extraction / hot plug detection
 SIM/USIM support
 Conforms with ETSI UICC Specifications
 Supports SIM application tool kit with proactive SIM commands

1.2. Physical Dimensions

The AirPrime HL8549 and HL8549-G modules are compact, robust, fully shielded modules with the
following dimensions:

 Length: 25 mm
 Width: 24 mm
 Thickness: 2.5 mm
 Weight: 3.5 g

Note: Dimensions specified above are typical values.

1.3. General Features

The table below summarizes the AirPrime HL8549 and HL8549-G features.

Table 2. AirPrime HL8549 and HL8549-G Features

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Feature

Description

Application interface

 NDIS NIC interface support (Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8,

Windows CE, Linux)

 Multiple non-multiplexed USB channel support
 Dial-up networking
 USB selective suspend to maximize power savings
 CMUX multiplexing over UART
 AT command interface – 3GPP 27.007 standard, plus proprietary extended

AT commands

Protocol Stack

Dual-mode UMTS (WCDMA) / HSDPA / HSUPA / EDGE / GPRS / GSM operation

 GSM/GPRS/EDGE

 GPRS/EDGE – Class 33 (296 kbits downlink and 236.8 kbits uplink)
 CSD (Circuit-switched data bearers)
 Release 4 GERAN Feature Package 1
 SAIC / DARP Phase 1
 Latency Reduction
 Repeated FACCH and Repeated SACCH
 A-GPS support
 GPRS ROHC
 Enhanced Operator Name String (EONS)
 Enhanced Network Selection (ENS)

 WCDMA

 3GPP WCDMA FDD Multimode Type II UE Protocol Stack
 Configurable for data classes up to 384 kBit/s
 Inter-RAT Handover and Cell Reselection
 Supports two types of Compressed Mode
 Network Assisted Cell Change from UTRAN to GERAN and GERAN to

UTRAN

 A-GPS support
 CSD (Circuit-switched data bearers) over WCDMA (transparent/non

transparent up to 64 kBit/s; Support for Video Telephony)

 HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access)

 Compliant with 3GPP Release 5
 HSDPA Category 8 data rate – 7.2 Mbps (peak rate)
 IPv6 support

 HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access)

 Compliant with 3GPP Release 6
 HSUPA Category 6 data rate - 5.76 Mbps (peak rate)
 Robust Header Compression (RoHC)
 Fractional DPCH

SMS

 SMS MO and MT
 CS and PS support
 SMS saving to SIM card or ME storage
 SMS reading from SIM card or ME storage
 SMS sorting
 SMS concatenation
 SMS Status Report
 SMS replacement support
 SMS storing rules (support of AT+CNMI, AT+CNMA)

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Feature

Description

Supplementary Services

 Call Barring
 Call Forwarding
 Call Hold
 Caller ID
 Call Waiting
 Multi-party service
 USSD
 Automatic answer

GNSS*

Provides:

 Standalone GNSS functionality
 GPS and GLONASS support
 A-GPS features
 NMEA support

Note: GNSS specifications are preliminary targets that are subject to change

without notice. Actual GNSS functionality is dependent on the firmware
version, and on module configuration.

Connectivity

 Multiple (up to 20) cellular packet data profiles
 Sleep mode for minimum idle power draw
 Automatic GPRS attach at power-up
 GPRS detach
 Mobile-originated PDP context activation / deactivation
 Support QoS profile

 Release 97 – Precedence Class, Reliability Class, Delay Class, Peak

Throughput, Mean Throughput

 Release 99 QoS negotiation – Background, Interactive, and Streaming

 Static and Dynamic IP address. The network may assign a fixed IP address

or dynamically assign one using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol).

 Supports PAP and CHAP authentication protocols
 PDP context type (IPv4, IPv6, IPv4v6). IP Packet Data Protocol context
 RFC1144 TCP/IP header compression
 Interaction with existing GSM services (MO/MT SMS voice calls) while:

 GPRS is attached, or
 In a GPRS data session (class B GPRS suspend / resume procedures)

Environmental

Operating temperature ranges (industrial grade):

 Class A: -30°C to +70°C
 Class B: -40°C to +85°C

RTC

Real Time Clock (RTC) with calendar and alarm

Temperature Sensor

 Temperature monitoring
 Alarms

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* Only available on the AirPrime HL8549-G.

Product Technical Specification

Introduction

Feature

Description

GPS

L1 band (CDMA 1575.42 MHz)

GLONASS

L1 Band (FDMA 1602MHz)

Channels

52

Antenna

Passive or active antenna support

Assistance data

Server-generated Extended Ephemeris

HL8549 and HL8549-G

Memory

(Flash + RAM)

GNSS

SAW

Filters

Antenna

Switch

CTRL

DATA

16.369 MHz

26MHz

32.768KHz

UART1 (8pins)

Debug (2pins)

VBATT

GND

VGPIO

BAT_RTC

GPIO x 12

ADC x2

I²C

RESET_IN

RF

RF

JTAG

LGA-

146

Baseband

EXT

_LNA

_GPS

_EN

PPS

SAW
Filter

RF

LNA

SIM1

MCU DSP

PMU RF

Analog Baseband

Peripherals

RX_GSM,

RX_PCS,

RX_WCDMA

RX

_

DCS

RF

TX_GSM

TX_3G

RX

_

DCS

TX_WCDMA

LGA-

146

2G_TX_ON

26

M

_

CLKOUT

32

K

_

CLKOUT

TP1

PWR_ON

2G_TX_ON

PWM x 2

PPS

Dulpexer

PA

TX_GSM

USB

HSIC

1.4. GNSS Features

The table below summarizes the AirPrime HL8549-G GNSS capabilities.

Table 3. GNSS Capabilities

1.5. Architecture

The figure below presents an overview of the AirPrime HL8549 and HL8549-G internal architecture
and external interfaces.

Note: Dotted parts are only supported on the AirPrime HL8549-G.

Figure 1. AirPrime HL8549 and HL8549-G Architecture Overview (TBC)

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1.6. Interfaces

The AirPrime HL8549 and HL8549-G module provides the following interfaces and peripheral
connectivity:

 1 8-pins UART
 1 I2C
 1 HSIC
 Active Low RESET
 USB 2.0
 1 Backup Battery Interface
 2 System Clock Out
 Active Low POWER ON
 1 1.8V/3V SIM
 1 Digital Audio
 2 ADC
 1 JTAG Interface
 2 PWM
 12 GPIOs with 4 multiplexes
 2G TX Burst Indicator
 GSM Antenna

In addition, the AirPrime HL8549-G module provides the following additional interfaces and peripheral
connectivity:

 GNSS Antenna
 External GNSS LNA Enable/Disable
 Pulse Per Second

1.7. Connection Interface

The AirPrime HL8549 and HL8549-G module is an LGA form factor device. All electrical and
mechanical connections are made through the 146 Land Grid Array (LGA) pads on the bottom side of
the PCB.

Figure 2. AirPrime HL8549 and HL8549-G Mechanical Overview

The 146 pads have the following distribution:

 66 inner signal pads, 1x0.5mm, pitch 0.8mm
 1 reference test point (Ground), 1.0mm diameter
 7 test point (JTAG), 0.8mm diameter, 1.20mm pitch

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Introduction

Category

Connection

Specification

Operational

RF ports

IEC-61000-4-2 — Level (Electrostatic Discharge Immunity Test)

Non-operational

Host connector
interface

Unless otherwise specified:

 JESD22-A114 +/- 2kV Human Body Model
 JESD22-A115 +/- 200V Machine Model
 JESD22-C101C +/- 500V Charged Device Model

Signals
SIM connector

ESD protection is highly recommended at the point where the USIM
contacts are exposed, and for any other signals that would be
subjected to ESD by the user.

Other host signals

Conditions

Range

Operating Class A

-30°C to +70°C

Operating Class B

-40°C to +85°C

Storage

-40°C to +85°C

 64 inner ground pads, 1.0x1.0mm, pitch 1.825mm/1.475mm
 4 inner corner ground pads, 1x1mm
 4 outer corner ground pads, 1x0.9mm

1.8. ESD

Refer to the following table for ESD Specifications.

Note: Information specified in the following table is preliminary and subject to change.

Table 4. ESD Specifications

1.9. Environmental & Certifications

1.9.1. Environmental Specifications

The environmental specification for both operating and storage conditions are defined in the table
below.

Table 5. AirPrime HL8549 and HL8549-G Environmental Specifications

Class A is defined as the operating temperature ranges that the device:

 Shall exhibit normal function during and after environmental exposure.
 Shall meet the minimum requirements of 3GPP or appropriate wireless standards.

Class B is defined as the operating temperature ranges that the device:

 Shall remain fully functional during and after environmental exposure
 Shall exhibit the ability to establish a voice, SMS or DATA call (emergency call) at all times

even when one or more environmental constraint exceeds the specified tolerance.

 Unless otherwise stated, full performance should return to normal after the excessive

constraint(s) have been removed.

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Document

Current Version

Title

NAPRD.03

v5.18 or later

Overview of PCS Type certification review board (PTCRB) Mobile
Equipment Type Certification and IMEI control

GCF-CC

v3.51.1 or later

GCF Conformance Certification Criteria

TS 51.010-1

V10.0.0 (2012-03)

3rd Generation Partnership Project; Technical Specification
Group GSM/EDGE Radio Access Network; Digital cellular
telecommunications system (Phase 2+); Mobile Station (MS)
conformance specification; Part 1: Conformance specification

TS 51.010-2

V10.0.0 (2012-03)

3rd Generation Partnership Project; Technical Specification
Group GSM/EDGE Radio Access Network; Mobile Station (MS)
conformance specification; Part 2: Protocol Implementation
Conformance Statement (PICS) proforma specification

EN 301511

V9.0.2 (2003-03)

Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM); Harmonized
EN for Mobile Stations in the GSM 900 and GSM 1800 Bands
Covering Essential Requirements Under Article 3.2 of the R&TTE
Directive (1999/5/EC)

EN 301489-1

V1.9.2 (2011-09)

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters
(ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio
equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements

EN 301489-3

V1.4.1 (2002-08)

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters
(ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio
equipment and services; Part 3: Specific conditions for Short­Range Devices (SRD) operating on frequencies between 9 kHz
and 40 GHz

EN 301489-7

V1.3.1 (2005-11)

Electromagnetic Compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters
(ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Standard for Radio
Equipment and Services; Part 7: Specific Conditions for Mobile
and Portable Radio and Ancillary Equipment of Digital Cellular
Radio Telecommunications Systems (GSM and DCS)

EN 60950-1

NA

IEC 60950-1:2005/A1:2009
EN 60950-1:2006/A11:2009/A1:2010/A12:2011/AC :2011
Information technology equipment – safety- and general

requirements

EN 300440-1

v1.6.1 (2012-08)

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters
(ERM); Short range devices; Radio equipment to be used in the 1
GHz to 40 GHz frequency range;

Part 1: Technical characteristics and test methods

EN 300440-2

V1.4.1 (2012-08)

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters
(ERM); Short range devices; Radio equipment to be used in the 1
GHz to 40 GHz frequency range;

Part 2: Harmonized EN under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive

FCC Part 22H

NA

Cellular Radiotelephone Service; Subpart H: Cellular
Radiotelephone Service

1.9.2. Regulatory

The AirPrime HL8549 and HL8549-G are both compliant with the following regulations:

 R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC
 FCC
 ANATEL

These compliances will be reflected on the AirPrime HL8549 and HL8549-G labels when applicable.

Table 6. Regulation Compliance

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Current Version

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FCC Part 24E

NA

Personal Communications Service; Subpart E: Broadband PCS.

RSS-132

Issue 2:2005

Cellular telephones employing new technologies operating in the
824-849 MHz and 869-894 MHz bands.

RSS-133

Issue 5:2009

2 GHz personal communications services

Decree 2338 of
07/10/1997 (ANATEL)

1997

Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações do Brazil.

This electronic product is subject to the EU Directive 2012/19/EU for Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). As such, this product must not be disposed of at a
municipal waste collection point. Please refer to local regulations for directions on
how to dispose of this product in an environmental friendly manner.

1.9.3. RoHS Directive Compliant

The AirPrime HL8549 and HL8549-G module is compliant with RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU which

sets limits for the use of certain restricted hazardous substances. This directive states that “from 1st

July 2006, new electrical and electronic equipment put on the market does not contain lead, mercury,
cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) or polybrominated diphenyl ethers
(PBDE)”.

1.9.4. Disposing of the Product

1.9.5. References

[1] AirPrime HL Series Customer Process Guidelines

Reference Number: 4114330

[2] AirPrime HL6 and HL8 Series AT Commands Interface Guide

Reference Number: 4114680

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