Sierra Wireless MC8765, MC8755 User Manual

MC5720, MC8755, MC8765 MiniCard

Hardware Integration Guide

Proprietary and Confidential

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Table of Contents

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

The Universal Development Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Required connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Guide Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Related documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Power Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Overview of operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Power signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Module power states . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Disconnected state . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Off state . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Normal state . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Low power mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Usage models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

RF Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

RF connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Ground connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Shielding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Antenna and cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Interference and sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Power supply noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Interference from other wireless devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Device-generated RF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Host/Module Communication Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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LED output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Important notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Safety and hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Important compliance information for North American users . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Acronyms and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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1: Introduction

Sierra Wireless’ MiniCard modules form the radio component

the products in which they are embedded. MiniCards are

for available for use on CDMA and GSM networks, including:

• MC5720 — operates on CDMA networks using the IS‐95A

and CDMA 1X, and

• MC8755 and MC8765 — operates on GSM networks using

the

Purpose of this guide

This 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 Kit

1xEV‐DO (IS‐866) network standards

GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA network standards

Note: Contact vendors before choosing your connectors — the numbers included here are for reference only. Choose connectors that are appropriate to your design.

Sierra Wireless manufactures a Universal Development Kit (UDK)

This kit is a hardware development platform that is designed to Module product family. It contains the hardware components that are typically necessary for evaluating and developing with the module,

• Development board

• Cables

• Antennas

• Other accessories

that facilitates all phases of the integration process.

support multiple members of the Wireless Embedded

including:

Required connectors

When integrating these modules into your host device, you need the

• RF cable that mates with Hirose U.FL connector (model

• Industry‐standard mating connector for 52‐pin EDGE:

following connector types:

U.FL #CL331‐0471‐0‐10)

Some manufacturers example, the

connector used on the MC5720/MC8755/

include Tyco, Foxconn, and Molex. For

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• Industry‐standard USIM/RUIM connector: The actual

connector USIM/RUIM socket. For example, the USIM/RUIM connector used on the Development Kit is an ITT CCM03‐3518.

Guide Organization

This guide includes the following sections:

1. Introduction (this section)

2. Power Interface (p.9)

Describes power control signals used by the module and discusses design issues related to power supply integration.

3. RF Integration (p.13)

Describes antenna connection methods and grounding issues, RF

4. Host/Module Communication Interface (p.17)

Describes the USB interface for host/module communication, and the USIM/RUIM interface for host/module integration.

5. Acronyms and Definitions (p.23)

Lists

6. Regulatory Information (p.19)

Describes regulatory approvals and regulatory information requirements.

you use depends on how your device exposes the

MC5720/MC8755/MC8765 Universal

interference and desense issues.

acronyms and definitions used throughout this guide.

Note: The term "host" always refers to the host device.

Related documents

This guide deals specifically with hardware integration issues that are unique to the MC5720 and MC8755/8765 modules.

Tabl e 1‐1 lists other documents referenced in this guide.

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Table 1-1: Related documentation

Document title Description

Introduction

AT Command Set for User

Equipment (UE) (Release 6)

CDMA 1X Standard

EM5625/MC5720 CnS

Reference (Document

2130643)

EMXXXX Embedded Modem

Extended AT Command Reference (Document

2130395)

FCC Regulations - Part 15 -

Radio Frequency Devices

This 3GPP technical specification describes standard AT commands for GSM/UMTS devices.

The document (3GPP TS 27.007) can be downloaded from www.3gpp.org.

This standard describes the technical requirements for CDMA systems, including details on sleep cycle index (SCI) values.

The document, CDMA 2000 Series Release A (2000) (document # TIA/EIA/IS-2000 Series, Release A) can be ordered from www.tiaonline.org.

This document describes the CnS (Control and Status) messages that are available for use with the MC5720.

This document describes proprietary AT commands for the MC5720. For MC8755/MC8765-specific commands, see

MC87xx Modem Extended AT Command Reference (Document 2130616)

This section of the FCC Code of Federal Regulations, T itle 47 deals with radio frequency devices, including EM shielding requirements.

The regulation can be downloaded from

http://wireless.fcc.gov.

IEC-61000-4-2 level 3

MC5720 MiniCard Product

Specification (Document

2130599)

MC8755/MC8765 PCI Express

MiniCard Product Specification (Document

2130637)

MC87xx Modem CnS Reference

(Document 2130602)

MC87xx Modem Extended AT

Command Reference (Document 2130616)

This document describes techniques for testing and measuring electrostatic discharge (ESD) immunity.

The document can be ordered from www.iec.ch. This document describes the mechanical and electrical

specifications, and standards compliance of the MC5720.

This document describes the mechanical and electrical specifications, and standards compliance of the MC8755/ MC8765.

This document describes the CnS (Control and Status) messages that are available for use with the MC8755/ MC8765.

This document describes proprietary AT commands for the MC8755/MC8765. For MC5720-specific commands, see the EMXXXX Embedded Modem Extended AT Command

Reference (Document 2130395)

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