Sierra Wireless SL5011 User Manual

Product Technical Specification
& Customer Design Guidelines

AirPrime SL5011

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Important 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 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.

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Sierra Wireless product.

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Contents

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

1.1. Physical Features .............................................................................................................. 9

1.2. Electrical Features ............................................................................................................. 9

1.3. Environmental Features .................................................................................................... 9

1.4. RF Features ..................................................................................................................... 10

1.5. Application Interface Features ......................................................................................... 10

1.6. EMConnect Features ...................................................................................................... 10

1.7. Packet Mode Features .................................................................................................... 10

1.8. IS-95 Circuit-Switched Features ...................................................................................... 11

1.9. Short Message Service (SMS) Features ......................................................................... 11

2. STANDARDS COMPLIANCE ............................................................................ 12 

2.1. General Compliance ........................................................................................................ 12

2.1.1. Mobile Station Class ................................................................................................ 12

2.1.2. Protocol Revision Support ........................................................................................ 12

2.2. TIA/EIA-95B ..................................................................................................................... 12

2.3. TIA/EIA/IS-2000............................................................................................................... 13

2.3.1. Radio Configurations ................................................................................................ 13

2.3.2. Release A Feature Support ...................................................................................... 14

2.4. TIA/EIA/IS-856 (1xEV-DO) .............................................................................................. 14

2.5. CDMA Data Services ...................................................................................................... 15

2.6. CDMA Short Message Service (SMS) ............................................................................ 16

2.7. Over-The-Air Service Provisioning (OTASP) .................................................................. 16

2.7.1. IS-683 Features ....................................................................................................... 16

2.7.2. Internet Over The Air (IOTA) Features .................................................................... 17

2.8. Position Location ............................................................................................................. 17

2.9. Additional Standards ....................................................................................................... 18

2.10. CDMA Certification Requirements .................................................................................. 18

2.10.1. CDMA Parametric Performance............................................................................... 18

2.10.2. Interoperability .......................................................................................................... 18

2.10.3. FCC and Industry Canada Type Acceptance .......................................................... 19

3. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................... 20

3.1. Host Interface .................................................................................................................. 20

3.1.1. Pin Assignments ...................................................................................................... 20

3.1.2. Host Interface Descriptions ...................................................................................... 24

3.1.3. Power Supply ........................................................................................................... 24

3.2. RF Specifications ............................................................................................................ 24

3.2.1. Recommended GPS Antenna Specifications .......................................................... 26

4. MECHANICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................ 27

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4.1. Labeling ........................................................................................................................... 30

5. REGULATORY APPROVAL .............................................................................. 31

6. REFERENCES ................................................................................................... 34

6.1. Standards ........................................................................................................................ 34

6.1.1. TIA/EIA Standards ................................................................................................... 34

6.1.2. CDG Standards ........................................................................................................ 35

6.1.3. Agency Standards .................................................................................................... 35

6.1.4. Other Standards ....................................................................................................... 35

6.2. Sierra Wireless Documentation ....................................................................................... 36

7. ACRONYMS ....................................................................................................... 37

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List of Figures

Figure 1. Top and Bottom View (Preliminary)................................................................................. 28

Figure 2. Dimensioned View (Preliminary) ..................................................................................... 29

Figure 3. SL5011 Unit Label ........................................................................................................... 30

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List of Tables

Table 1. Band and Power Class Features ..................................................................................... 12

Table 2. Support for P_REV 5 Features ........................................................................................ 12

Table 3. Channel and Radio Configuration Support1 .................................................................... 13

Table 4. Support for P_REV 6 Feature ......................................................................................... 14

Table 5. Support for 1xEV-DO ...................................................................................................... 14

Table 6. IS-707-A Data Features .................................................................................................. 15

Table 7. Data Features Supported ................................................................................................ 15

Table 8. SMS Features .................................................................................................................. 16

Table 9. OTASP/OTAPA Features ................................................................................................ 16

Table 10. IOTA Features ................................................................................................................. 17

Table 11. Position Location Features .............................................................................................. 17

Table 12. US and Industry Canada Compliance Requirements ..................................................... 19

Table 13. Connector Pin Assignments ............................................................................................ 20

Table 14. Power and Ground Specifications ................................................................................... 24

Table 15. Main Antenna Specifications

Table 16. RF Performance .............................................................................................................. 25

Table 17. Diversity Antenna Specifications ..................................................................................... 25

Table 18. GPS Sensitivity ................................................................................................................ 25

Table 19. GPS Specifications .......................................................................................................... 26

Table 20. Recommended GPS Antenna Specifications .................................................................. 26

Table 21. Mechanical and Environmental Specifications ................................................................ 27

Table 22. Acronyms ......................................................................................................................... 37

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1. Introduction

The AirPrime SL5011 is a 74-pin soldered-down module based on the Intel pin-out specification
proposal for the standard JEDEC LGA packaging form factor. Its wireless modem provides CDMA
and 1xEV-DO wireless data connectivity for eBooks, portable navigation devices, mobile Internet
devices, point-of-sale devices, industrial handhelds and other machine-to-machine and vertical
applications. The SL5011 is part of a family of embedded wireless engines spanning a number of air
interface technologies and wide area networking protocols. It has a dual-band diversity radio
supporting the 800 MHz cellular and 1900 MHz PCS bands as well as GPS frequency band. The
modem is based on QUALCOMM’s MDM6085 integrated processor. The purpose of this document is
to describe the features and specifications of the module and to provide our OEM partners/customers
with the information required to integrate the SL5011 into their products. Application and hardware
interface requirements are discussed at a high level only; for more details, visit

www.sierrawireless.com

1.1. Physical Features

 Small form factor – Based on the 74-pin LGA Intel Moorestown form factor specification

(25mm x 30mm x 2.47mm (nominal))

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1.2. Electrical Features

The SL5011 has one supply voltage:

 VCC – Min 3.3 V, Max 4.3 V

The SL5011 is self-shielded; no additional shielding is required.

1.3. Environmental Features

Temperature operating range:

 Normal use (3GPP compliant): -30°C to +70°C

 Industry extended temperature range (non-3GPP compliant): <tbd>

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1.4. RF Features

 Dual-band support for both the 800 MHz cellular and 1.9 GHz PCS bands

 Receive diversity support for the 800 MHz cellular and 1.9 GHz PCS bands

 Adheres to CDMA authentication as specified in CDMA 1X

 Support for IS-95A/B and CDMA 1X Release 0/A

 Support for IS-856 1xEV-DO Revision A

 Support for gpsOne™ and stand-alone GPS

1.5. Application Interface Features

 NDIS supported for Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 platforms

 USB supporting multiple logical channels over the USB MUX protocol

 USB selective suspend supported for maximum power savings
 Wakeup Enable – the module can be set to wake the host device upon ring, restoration of

radio coverage, and/or receipt of SMS

 One UART port and one USB port

 AT command interface

 Limited RUIM feature for 1st release

 Sierra Wireless proprietary Control and Status (CnS) language interface

 Available Software Development Kit (SDK including an Application Program Interface (API)

for Windows-based applications

Introduction

1.6. EMConnect Features

The SL5011 supports EMConnectTM – a robust set of firmware features that enables original
equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to reduce their development time, platform costs and dependence
on host processors.

The SL5011 supports these EMConnect features:

 Enhanced serial (UART) interface

 PAD (Packet Assembler Dis-assembler)

 Connection Watchdog to ensure connectivity

 Enhanced GPIO

 Modem configuration persistence

For more information on EMConnect, refer to document [44] EMConnect Guide.

1.7. Packet Mode Features

 IS-2000 data rates up to 153* kbps, simultaneous forward and reverse channel.

 IS-856 (1xEV-DO Rev. A) data rates up to 3.1 Mbps forward channel and 1.8 Mbps reverse

channel.

Note: * Data rate supported depends on network implementation.

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1.8. IS-95 Circuit-Switched Features

 V.34 data rates to 14.4 kbps

 G3 facsimile receive and transmit

 Quick Net Connect (QNC) support

1.9. Short Message Service (SMS) Features

 Send and receive

 Notification of new messages

Introduction

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2. Standards Compliance

This section describes the compliance of the SL5011 to the standards described in section 6
References. Many of these features require the support of the host device for full compliance. These
cases are noted.

2.1. General Compliance

2.1.1. Mobile Station Class

The output power and band class features of the SL5011 are summarized in the following table.

Table 1. Band and Power Class Features

Band Class Mobile Station Class Supported?

0 (North American Cellular)1 Class III Yes

1 (North American PCS) 2 Class II Yes

2 (TACS) N/A No

3 (JTACS) N/A No

4 (Korean PCS) N/A No

5 (NMT 450) N/A No

6 (IMT-2000) N/A No

1 Band Class 0 also supports cellular bands in other regions including Asia Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East.

2 Band Class 1 also supports PCS bands in other regions including Asia Pacific and Latin America.

2.1.2. Protocol Revision Support

The SL5011 supports all protocol revisions through P_REV 6. Detailed protocol revision feature
compliance is described in the next two sections.

2.2. TIA/EIA-95B

The SL5011 is compliant with TIA/EIA-95-B, including all protocol revisions through P_REV 4. Feature
support for P_REV 5 is defined in the following table.

Table 2. Support for P_REV 5 Features

Feature Supported?

Access Entry Handoff Yes

Access Probe Handoff Yes

Channel Assignment into Soft Handoff Yes

Mobile Assisted Hard Handoff Yes

Network Directed System Selection Yes

Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) Yes1

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Feature Supported?

Priority Access and Channel Assignment (PACA) No

Power-Up Function (PUF) No

AMPS Improvements (IS-553-A) N/A

Supplemental Code Channels (MDR) Yes2

Hopping Pilot Beacon No

IS-95B Wireless Local Loop (WLL) Features No

1 Host support is required for this feature

2 Only F-SCCH is supported. Up to seven F-SCCH supported.

Standards Compliance

2.3. TIA/EIA/IS-2000

The SL5011 support for TIA/EIA/IS-2000 features is defined by the capabilities of the QUALCOMM
MDM6085 hardware and AMSS6085 software.

2.3.1. Radio Configurations

The SL5011 supports all mandatory radio configurations. Detailed channel and radio configuration
support is shown in the following table.

The following table also outlines the data rates supported by each radio configuration. The maximum
data rate supported by 1X is 153 kbps simultaneously on the forward and reverse link. The maximum
data rate supported for IS-856 (1xEV-DO Rev. A) is 3.1 Mbps on the forward link and 1.8 Mbps on the
reverse link.

Table 3. Channel and Radio Configuration Support1

Feature Supported Simultaneous Data Rate (kbps)

Forward Link Reverse Link

Quick Paging
Channel (F-QPCH)

Fundamental Channel (FCH)

Rate Set 1 RCs
(fwd: 1,3,4; rev: 1,3)

Rate Set 2 RCs
(fwd: 2,5; rev: 2,4)

Supplemental Channel (SCH)

Rate Set 1 RCs
(fwd: 3,4; rev: 3)

Rate Set 2 RCs
(fwd: 5; rev: 4)

Dedicated Control Channel (DCCH)2

Rate Set 1 RCs
(fwd: 3,4; rev: 3)

Rate Set 2 RCs
(fwd: 5; rev: 4)

Reverse Pilot
Channel (R-PICH)

Yes

Yes 9.6 9.6

Yes 14.4 14.4

Yes 9.6/19.2/38.4/76.8/153.6/307.2 9.6/19.2/38.4/76.8/153.6/307.2

Yes 14.4/28.8/57.6/115.2/230.4 14.4/28.8/57.6/115.2/230.4

Yes 9.6 9.6

Yes 14.4 14.4

Yes

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1 Support of maximum data rates is dependent on MSM supplier software, memory speed grade availability and network
implementation.

2 20 ms frames only

Standards Compliance

2.3.2. Release A Feature Support

The SL5011 supports all mandatory P_REV 6 features. Additional support for P_REV 6 features is
described in the following table. Note that not all Release A features may be supported by carriers or
network equipment.

Table 4. Support for P_REV 6 Feature

Optional P_REV 6 Feature Supported?

Simultaneous Maximum Data rates on Forward and Reverse Channels Yes

Quasi Orthogonal Functions (QOF) Yes

Turbo encoding/decoding Yes

Quick Paging Channel Yes

Slotted Mode Timer Yes

Orthogonal Transmit Diversity (OTD) Yes

Reverse Pilot Gating Yes

1/8 Rate Traffic Channel Gating Yes

Mobile Assisted Burst Operation (MABO) No

Traffic Channel Control Hold Yes

Short Data Bursts Yes

5 ms, 10 ms Frame sizes No

2.4. TIA/EIA/IS-856 (1xEV-DO)

The SL5011 supports TIA/EIA/IS-856-A (1xEV-DO) features as defined by the capabilities of the
QUALCOMM MDM6085 hardware and AMSS6085 software.

Table 5. Support for 1xEV-DO

Feature Supported?

Air Interface as defined by IS-856 Yes

Packet Data Service in Relay Mode Yes

Support for Test Application Specification (IS-890) Yes

Dual RF Receive Diversity Yes

1X/1xEV Hybrid Terminal Operation Yes

Connected State Off-Frequency Neighbor Search Yes

Slotted Mode (Sleep) Operation Yes

High Speed Broadcast Services (HSBS) Yes

Handoff Between IS-2000 and IS-856 Systems Yes

Quality of Service (QoS) Enhancements Yes

Data rates up to 3.1 Mbps on the forward channel and 1.8 Mbps on the reverse channel. Yes

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Standards Compliance

2.5. CDMA Data Services

The SL5011 supports the data features of IS-707-A as shown in the following table. Actual data
speeds supported by the SL5011 are shown in Table 3. The following table outlines support for
additional data features that are not part of IS-707-A.

Table 6. IS-707-A Data Features

CDMA Data Service IS-707-A Section Supported?

RLP IS-707.2 Yes*

AT Command Set IS-707.3 Yes

Asynchronous Data and Fax at 9.6 kbps and 14.4 kbps IS-707.4 Yes

Packet Data Service IS-707.5 Yes

STU-III IS-707.6 No

Analog Fax IS-707.7 No

Radio Link Protocol Type 2 (RLP2) IS-707.8 Yes

High Speed Packet Data (MDR - Medium Data Rate) IS-707.9 Yes

Radio Link Protocol Type 3 (RLP3) IS-707.10 Yes

CDMA High Speed Packet Data IS-707.12 Yes

* Encrypted mode and non-transparent modes are NOT supported.

Table 7. Data Features Supported

Features Supported?

Quick Net Connect Yes

Pre-arrangement for incoming Async data or fax Yes

In-Band DCE Control (TIA/EIA-617) Yes

Facsimile Digital Interfaces (TIA/EIA/IS-134) Yes

Asynchronous facsimile DCE Control Standard (TIA/EIA-592) Yes

Simple IP Yes

Mobile IP (TIA/EIA/IS-835-A) Yes

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Standards Compliance

2.6. CDMA Short Message Service (SMS)

The following table summarizes the SL5011 compliance with SMS features per TIA/EIA/637-B. Note
that not all of these features are available on all carrier networks, and host device support is required
for compliance with these features. The SL5011 also complies with specific carrier requirements for
SMS as defined by each CDMA carrier.

Table 8. SMS Features

Feature Supported?

Mobile Terminated SMS Yes

Mobile Originated SMS Yes

Point-to-Point Messaging Yes

Broadcast Messaging Yes

Acknowledge Messaging Yes

Analog Mode SMS No

Wireless Paging Teleservice Yes

Wireless Messaging Teleservice Yes

Voice Mail Notification Yes

Wireless Application Teleservice Yes

Service Category Programming Teleservice Yes

2.7. Over-The-Air Service Provisioning (OTASP)

2.7.1. IS-683 Features

The SL5011 supports TIA/EIA/IS-683-A for Over-the-Air Service-Provisioning (OTASP) and
Parameter Administration (OTAPA) as summarized in the following table. The SL5011 also complies
with carrier specific OTASP and OTAPA requirements.

Tab le 9. OTASP/OTAPA Fe atur es

Feature Supported?

OTASP (user initiated) Yes*

OTAPA (network initiated) Yes

NAM Parameter Download Yes

Preferred Roaming List (PRL) Download Yes

A-Key Exchange Yes

OTAPA NAM Lock Yes

Re-Authenticate Messaging Yes

Protocol Capability Messaging Yes

* Host support is required for this feature.

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Standards Compliance

2.7.2. Internet Over The Air (IOTA) Features

The SL5011 firmware includes an embedded IOTA client that includes the following support:

 Automatically initiates and attempts to complete an IOTA session in the SL5011 when the

network initiates an IOTA session.

 Provides an interface to the host to request the SL5011 to initiate and attempt a client initiated

IOTA session.

 Provides notifications to the host of status and results of the current IOTA session in the

SL5011.

 Provides an interface to the host to cancel, at any time, an active IOTA session running in the

SL5011.

IOTA feature support is defined in the following table.

Table 10. IOTA Features

Feature Supported?

Bootstrap Provisioning Yes*

Network Initiated Provisioning using WAP Push Yes

Reassembly of Multiple IOTA Trigger Messages Yes

HTTP and SSL Support (Download Agent) Yes

MMC XML and MIME Parser / Assembler Yes

IS-683-A/B Tunneling Yes

WBXML Parser / Assembler Yes

Bearer Selection Table Provisioning Yes

User NAI Profiles and CDMA Objects Yes

* Host support is required for this feature.

2.8. Position Location

The SL5011 supports position location features as specified in the following table.

Table 11. Position Location Features

Feature Supported?

TIA/EIA/IS-801.1 Compliant Yes

FCC E911 Phase II Position Determination Compliance Yes

TIA/EIA/IS-J-STD-036 Enhanced Wireless 9-1-1 Phase II Yes

TIA/EIA/IS-801.1 Compliant Data Burst Messaging Transport Yes

TIA/EIA/IS-801.1 Messaging Compliant TCP/IP Transport Yes

Mobile initiated, PDE calculated position Yes

PDE initiated, PDE calculated position (Mobile terminated request) Yes

Mobile calculated position Yes

Advanced Forward Link Trilateration (AFLT) Yes

Compliant with Snap Track Sensor Interface Application and Position Determination Entity
(SIA/PDE)

Yes

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2.9. Additional Standards

The following additional standards, required for CDMA operation, are also supported:

 TIA/EIA-126-D, Mobile Station Loop back Service Options Standard – Specifies loop back

service options used during testing and certification.

 TIA/EIA TSB 50, User Interface for Authentication Key Entry – Specifies the method for A-

Key Entry from the device user interface.

Note: Requires host support for compliance.

 TIA/EIA TSB 58-C, Parameter Value Assignments for TIA/EIA Wideband Spread

Spectrum Standards – Assigns values to reserved parameters and specifies which are

standard and which may be used for proprietary (manufacturer specific) values.

 CDG 36, Markov Service Options for Wideband Spread Spectrum Systems

Communications Systems – Specifies the function of specific service options used for one-

way, over-the-air testing of mobiles.

®

 TIA/EIA/IS-870, Test Data Service Option (TDSO) for CDMA2000

Systems – Defines a test data service option for testing of CDMA2000

Spread Spectrum

Standards Compliance

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mobile units.

2.10. CDMA Certification Requirements

The SL5011 is designed to be fully compliant with the requirements below. However, final product
certification requires a fully integrated host device (that incorporates the SL5011).

Tests that require features not supported by the SL5011 (as defined in this document) are not
supported.

2.10.1. CDMA Parametric Performance

The SL5011 meets or exceeds TIA/EIA/IS-98D/E specifications for performance for CDMA2000®. The
SL5011 also meets or exceeds IS866 for 1xEV-DO specifications for performance.

2.10.2. Interoperability

The SL5011 complies with the following interoperability standards:

 CDG 22 – Stage 2 Interoperability Tests (TIA/EIA/IS-95A)

 CDG 53 – Stage 2 Interoperability Tests (TIA/EIA-95-B)

®

 C.S0031-0 – Signaling Conformance Tests for CDMA2000

(Stage 2 for TIA/EIA/IS-2000)

®

 CDG 64 – Stage 3 Testing for CDMA2000

 C.S0032 – Recommended Minimum Performance Standards for CDMA2000

Packet Data Access Terminal (TIA/EIA/IS-866)

Spread Spectrum Systems

®

High Rate

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Standards Compliance

2.10.3. FCC and Industry Canada Type Acceptance

The SL5011 complies with the agency certifications specified in the following table.

Table 12. US and Industry Canada Compliance Requirements

Compliance Area US Regulation Industry Canada Regulation

Licensed transmission FCC Part 22, 24 RSS-132, RSS-133

Final product certification depends on the OEM host device and particularly the OEM antenna
implementation. Regulatory agency compliance testing is required for final product certification.

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3. Electrical Specifications

3.1. Host Interface

The SL5011 host I/O connector provides pins for power, serial communications and control. The
details of these interfaces are described in the sections that follow.

3.1.1. Pin Assignments

The SL5011’s host connector provides the power, LED and USB communications through a single
connector. Detailed pin assignments are shown in the table below.

Table 13. Connector Pin Assignments

Pin # Signal Name Description

1 GPIO_3

2 GPIO_2

3 GPIO_1

4 GPIO_4

5 GPIO_5

6 VREG_USIM USIM VCC supply

7 USIM_RESET_CONN USIM reset

General purpose I/O

General purpose I/O

General purpose I/O

General purpose I/O

General purpose I/O

Direction to
Module

Input High

Input Low -0.3 0.91

Output High 2.15 2.6

Output Low 0 0.45

Input High

Input Low -0.3 0.91

Output High 2.15 2.6

Output Low 0 0.45

Input High

Input Low -0.3 0.91

Output High 2.15 2.6

Output Low 0 0.45

Input High

Input Low -0.3 0.91

Output High 2.15 2.6

Output Low 0 0.45

Input High

Input Low -0.3 0.91

Output High 2.15 2.6

Output Low 0 0.45

Output (1.8 V)

Output
(3.0_V)

Output High
(1.8V)

Output Low
(1.8V)

Output High
(3.0V)

Acti ve
State

Power

Low

Voltage Levels (V)*

Min Typ Max

1.69 - 2.9

1.69 - 2.9

1.69 - 2.9

1.69 - 2.9

1.69 - 2.9

1.60 1.80 1.90

2.70 3.00 3.30

1.44 1.80 2.10

0 0.40

2.40 3.00 3.30

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Pin # Signal Name Description

8 USIM_DATA_CONN USIM I/O pin

9 USIM_CLK_CONN USIM clock

10 VREG_ 2V6 2.6 V LDO Output

11 NC Not connected

12 NC Not connected

13 NC Not connected

14 NC Not connected

15 NC Not connected

16 NC Not connected

17 ADC_1

18 ADC_2

19 GND Ground GND GND - - -

20 GND Ground GND GND - - -

21 GND Ground GND GND - - -

22 ANT_DIV Diversity antenna tbd tbd tbd

23 GND Ground GND GND - - -

24 NC Not connected

25 NC Not connected

26 NC Not connected

Analog/Digital
conversion Input

Analog/Digital
conversion Input

Direction to
Module

Output Low
(3.0V)

Input High

(1.8 V)

Input Low
(1.8 V)

Output High

(1.8 V)

Output Low

(1.8 V)

Input High

(3.0 V)

Input Low
(3.0 V)

Output High

(3.0 V)

Output Low

(3.0 V)

Output High
(1.8V)

Output Low
(1.8V)

Output High

(3.0V)

Output Low

(3.0V)

Input 0 - 2.1

Input 0 - 2.1

Acti ve
State

High

High
(when
module
is on)

Voltage Levels (V)*

Min Typ Max

0 0.60

1.26 2.10

0.00 0.40

1.26 1.80 2.10

0 0.40

2.10 3.30

0.00 0.60

2.10 3.00 3.30

0.00 0.60

1.26 1.80 2.10

0.00 0.40

2.10 3.00 3.30

0.00 0.60

2.52 2.6 2.68

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Pin # Signal Name Description

27 NC Not connected

28 GND Ground GND GND - - -

29 ANT_PRM

30 GND Ground GND GND - - -

31 NC Not connected

32 NC Not connected

33 NC Not connected

34 NC Not connected

35 GND Ground GND GND - - -

36 ANT_GPS GPS antenna tbd tbd tbd

37 GND Ground GND GND - - -

38 GND Ground GND GND - - -

39 GND Ground GND GND - - -

40 NC Not connected

41 NC Not connected

42 VCC_3V6 3.6 V supply Input Power 3.3 3.6 4.3

43 POWER_ON_N Power on Input 0 2.6

44 VCC_3V6 3.6 V supply Input Power 3.3 3.6 4.3

45 UART1_RXD UART Receive Data

46 UART1_TXD UART Transmit Data

47 UART1_RTS_N

48 UART1_CTS_N UART Clear To Send

49 NC Not connected

50 USB_D+

51 USB_D-

52 GND Ground GND GND - - -

53 NC Not connected

54 NC Not connected

55 NC Not connected

56 NC Not connected

57 NC Not connected

Main (primary)
antenna

UART Request To
Send

USB data positive
(Low/Full speed)

USB data negative
(Low/Full speed)

Direction to
Module

tbd tbd tbd

Input High

Input Low -0.3 0.91

Output High

Output Low 0 0.45

Output High

Output Low 0 0.45

Input High

Input Low -0.3 0.91

Input High

Input Low 0.00 0.80

Output High 2.80 3.30 3.60

Output Low 0.30

Input High

Input Low 0.00 0.80

Output High 2.80 3.30 3.60

Output Low 0.30

Acti ve
State

Voltage Levels (V)*

Min Typ Max

1.69 - 2.9

2.15 2.6

2.15 2.6

1.69 - 2.9

2.00 3.30 3.60

2.00 3.30 3.60

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Pin # Signal Name Description

58 NC Not connected

59 NC Not connected

60 LED_FLASH LED driver

61 WAKE_N Wake Host Interface

62 W_DISABLE_N Wireless disable

63 SYSTEM_RESET_N Reset

64 NC Not connected

65 NC Not connected

66 NC Not connected

67 NC Not connected

68 BUZZER_EN

69 TDI Test Data Input

70 TMS Test Mode Select

71 TCK

72 TRST_N Test Reset

73 TDO Test Data Output

74 RTCK Return TCK

General purpose I/O

Test Clock

Direction to
Module

Input High

Input Low -0.3 0.91

Output High 2.15 2.6

Output Low 0 0.45

Output High

Output Low 0 0.45

Output High

Output Low 0 0.45

Input High

Input Low -0.3 0.91

Input High

Input Low -0.3 0.63

Output High

Output Low 0 0.45

Input High

Input Low -0.3 0.91

Output High 2.15 2.6

Output Low 0 0.45

Input High

Input Low -0.3 0.91

Output High 2.15 2.6

Output Low 0 0.45

Input High

Input Low -0.3 0.91

Output High 2.15 2.6

Output Low 0 0.45

Input High

Input Low -0.3 0.91

Output High 2.15 2.6

Output Low 0 0.45

Input High

Input Low -0.3 0.91

Output High 2.15 2.6

Output Low 0 0.45

Input High

Input Low -0.3 0.91

Output High 2.15 2.6

Acti ve
State

Voltage Levels (V)*

Min Typ Max

1.69 - 2.9

2.15 2.6

2.15 2.6

1.69 - 2.9

1.17 - 2.1

2.15 2.6

1.69 - 2.9

1.69 - 2.9

1.69 - 2.9

1.69 - 2.9

1.69 - 2.9

1.69 - 2.9

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Voltage Levels (V)*

Min Typ Max

Pin # Signal Name Description

* All values are preliminary.

Direction to
Module

Output Low 0 0.45

Acti ve
State

3.1.2. Host Interface Descriptions

This section and the sections that follow provide additional detail on each portion of the host
connector interface.

Each pin has a type code as part of its description. The type code is one of the following:

 A – Analog Pin
 I – Input
 NP – No pull
 O – Output
 PU – Digital Pin, Internal Pull Up
 PD – Digital Pin, Internal Pull Down
 V – Power or Ground Pin

3.1.3. Power Supply

Power is provided to the SL5011 through multiple power and ground pins as described in the following
table.

Table 14. Power and Ground Specifications

Signal Name Pin # Type Specification Parameter Min Typ Max Unit

VCC_3V6* 42, 44 V Voltage Range VCC 3.3 3.6 4.3 V

Ripple Voltage - - 100 mVpp

VREG_ 2V6 10 V Maximum supply

current = 10 mA

GND

* Host-provided input voltage should provide 3 A instantaneous (lasting 5 ms) and 1.5 A continuous current, while staying
within specified min/max range.

19, 20,
21,23, 28,
39,35, 37,
38,39, 52

V - 0 - V

2.52 2.6 2.68 V

3.2. RF Specifications

The SL5011 supports cell, PCS and GPS.

Table 15. Main Antenna Specifications

Parameter Min* Typ* Max* Unit Notes

Cable loss - - 0.5 dB Maximum loss to antenna

1, 2

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Parameter Min* Typ* Max* Unit Notes

Impedance - 50 -  Antenna load impedance

VSWR - - 2.5:1 Maximum allowed VSWR of antenna

1 Sierra Wireless provides detailed antenna requirements in device integration guides (for example, document [45]
Hardware Integration Guide). Contact Sierra Wireless for further information.

2 Main antenna connects to pin 29

* Preliminary values

Table 16. RF Performance

Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Notes

Electrical Specifications

Maximum output power +23.0 +24.0 +25.0 dBm

RX sensitivity (US Cell) - -107 - dBm IS-2000 SO2

RX sensitivity (US
PCS)

RX sensitivity (US Cell) - -110 - dBm 1xEV-DO Revision 0, DRC4

RX sensitivity (US
PCS)

Table 17. Diversity Antenna Specifications

Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Notes

Cable loss - - 0.5 dB Maximum loss to antenna

Impedance - 50 -  Antenna load impedance

VSWR - - 2.5:1 Maximum allowed VSWR of antenna

Isolation between main
and diversity antenna

- -107 - dBm IS-2000 SO2

- -109 - dBm 1xEV-DO Revision 0, DRC4

10 - - dB Minimum isolation

+25.0 dBm is the maximum output power for
IS-95, IS-2000, 1xEV-DO Revision 0, and
1xEV-DO Revision A.

If the antenna connection is shorted or open, the radio module will not sustain permanent damage.
For additional information, see document [45] Hardware Integration Guide.

Table 18. GPS Sensitivity

Parameter Typical Unit Notes

Single-satellite sensitivity w/SA -155 dBm

Sensitivity is where 50% of the visible satellites
can be acquired

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Table 19. GPS Specifications

Parameter/Feature Description

Satellite channels 12 channel, continuous tracking

Protocols NMEA 0183 V3.0

Acquisition time Re-acquisition: 2 sec.

Hot start: 9 sec.
Warm start: 35 sec.
Cold start: 39 sec.

Accuracy Horizontal: < 3 m (50%); < 8 m (90%)

Altitude: < 10 m (50%); < 16 m (90%)
Velocity: 0.06 m/sec.

Sensitivity Acquisition: –158 dBm

Tracking: –160 dBm
Cold-start: –145 dBm

Operational limits

Altitude < 18,000 m or velocity: 515 m/sec
(either limit may be exceeded, but not both)

Electrical Specifications

3.2.1. Recommended GPS Antenna Specifications

Table 20. Recommended GPS Antenna Specifications

Parameter/Feature Description

Gain Maximum gain and uniform coverage in high-angle elevation and zenith.

Gain in the azimuth plane is not desired.

Average 3D gain > -5 dBi

VSWR Typical value < 2:1

Isolation (GPS  Main) > 10 dB in all related bands

Polarization Any, other than LHCP (left-hand circular polarized)

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4. Mechanical and Environmental
Specifications

Note: After performing the non-operational tests (for example, vibration, shock, and drop), the SL5011

meets all operating parameters.

The SL5011 complies with the mechanical and environmental specifications in this section. Final
product conformance to these specifications depends on the OEM device implementation.

Table 21. Mechanical and Environmental Specifications

Parameter Mode Details

Temperature Operational -30ºC to +70ºC – Full RF compliance

-45°C to +85°C – Function work
+70ºC to +85ºC – Reduced RF performance

Non-operational -40ºC to +85ºC, 96 hours

(from MIL-STD 202 Method 108)

Relative Humidity Non-operational Temperature: 65ºC

Relative humidity (non-condensing): 95%
Test duration: 10 days
Recover time: 1 hour
Ref Std IEC 60068-2-3
DUT op state toggled every 15 minutes (on/off)

Vibration Non-operational Random vibration, 10 to 1000 Hz, nominal

6 G rms in each of three mutually perpendicular axes. Test
duration of 60 minutes for each axis, for a total test time of
three hours.

Shock Non-operational

Drop Non-operational 1 m on concrete on each of 6 faces, 2 times (module only).

Electrostatic discharge Operational

Non-operational

Form factor

Dimensions Length: 30 mm

Width: 25 mm

Thickness: 2.47 mm

Weight: Approximately 3.5g

Half sine shock, 2 ms, 180 in/sec (375 g).
Tested in each of three mutually perpendicular axes, positive
and negative (5 x 6, 30 bumps total).

The RF port (antenna launch and RF connector) complies
with the IEC 61000-4-2 standard:

Electrostatic Discharge Immunity: Test: Level3
Contact Discharge: ±6 kV
Air Discharge: ±8 kV

The host connector Interface complies with the following
standards only

(unless otherwise specified for individual interfaces):

 ±2 kV Human Body Model (JESD22-A114-B)

 ±300 V Charged Device Model (JESD22-C101)

The SL5011 is a 74-pin LGA soldered-down module with a
two-piece shielded case. The device is based on the LGA
Intel Moorestown specification.

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Specifications

Figure 1. Top and Bottom View (Preliminary)

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Specifications

Figure 2. Dimensioned View (Preliminary)

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4.1. Labeling

Figure 3. SL5011 Unit Label

The SL5011 label is 28 mm x 23 mm. It is non-removable and contains:

Mechanical and Environmental

Specifications

 Sierra Wireless logo and product name (SL5011)

 SKU number (when required)
 Factory Serial Number (FSN) in alphanumeric format (also incorporates the Manufacturing

date code)

 IMEI number in Code-128 barcode format

 FCC and IC certifications

Note: The SL5011 supports OEM partner specific label requirements.

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5. Regulatory Approval

Important Notice

Because of 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 and its affiliates accept no responsibility for
damages of any kind resulting from delays or errors in data transmitted or received using Sierra
Wireless modem, or for failure of the Sierra Wireless modem to transmit or receive such data.

Safety and Hazards

Do not operate you SL5011 modem:

 In areas where blasting is in progress
 Where explosive atmospheres may be present including refueling 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 SL5011 modem

MUST BE POWERED OFF. Otherwise, the SL5011 modem can transmit

signals that could interfere with this equipment

 In an aircraft, the SL5011 modem MUST BE POWERED OFF. Otherwise, the

SL5011 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 cellular phone in 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 SL5011 modem may be used normally at this
time.

Important Compliance Information for USA OEM
Integrators

The SL5011 modem is granted with a modular approval for mobile applications. Integrators
may use the SL5011 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 20cm 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 mobile­only exposure condition must not exceed 5dBi for Cellular band and 4dBi for CDMA
PCS band.

3. The SL5011 modem and the antenna must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other transmitter or antenna within a host device.

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4. The RF signal must be routed on the application board using tracks with a 50
characteristic impedance.
Basically, the characteristic impedance depends on the dielectric, the track width and
the ground plane spacing.
In order to respect this constraint, Sierra Wireless recommends using MicroStrip or
StripLine structure and computing the Tracks width with a simulation tool (like AppCad
shown in the figure below and that is available free of charge at
http://www.agilent.com).

Regulatory Approval

AppCad screenshot for MicroStrip design

If a multi-layered PCB is used, the RF path on the board must not cross any signal
(digital, analog or supply).
If necessary, use StripLine structure and route the digital line(s) "outside" the Fstructure
as shown in the figure below.

50 line

LGA pin for ANT

Routing examples

Stripline and Coplanar design requires having a correct ground plane at both sides.
Consequently, it is necessary to add some vias along the RF path.

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It is recommended to use Stripline design if the RF path is fairly long (more than 3cm),
since MicroStrip design is not shielded. Consequently, the RF signal (when
transmitting) may interfere with neighboring electronics (AF amplifier, etc.). In the same
way, the neighboring electronics (micro-controllers, etc.) may degrade the reception
performances.

The CDMA connector is intended to be directly connected to a 50 antenna and no
matching is needed.

5. A label must be affixed to the outside of the end product into which the SL5011 modem
is incorporated, with a statement similar to the following:

This device contains FCC ID: N7NSL5011
Contains transmitter module IC: 2417C-SL5011
where 2417C-SL5011 is the module’s certification number.

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.

Regulatory Approval

The end product with an embedded SL5011 modem may also need to pass the FCC Part 15
unintentional emission testing requirements and be properly authorized.

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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6. References

6.1. Standards

6.1.1. TIA/EIA Standards

TIA standards are available at www.tiaonline.org.

®

[1] TIA/EIA/IS-2000.1 through .6. CDMA2000

Release 0. April 2000.

[2] TIA/EIA/IS-2000.1-1 through .6-1. CDMA2000

[3] TIA/EIA/IS-2000.1-2 through .6-2. CDMA2000

[4] TIA/EIA-95-B. Mobile Station-Base Station Compatibility Standard for Dual-Mode Spread

Spectrum Systems. December 4, 1998.

[5] TIA/EIA/IS-707-A. Data Service Options for Wideband Spread Spectrum Systems. March

2000.

Standards for Spread Spectrum Systems.

®

Addendum 1. April 2000.

®

Addendum 2. June 2001.

[6] TIA/EIA/IS-134. Facsimile Digital Interfaces - Amendments to TIA/EIA-592 to Support ITU-T

T.30-1993. October 1994.

[7] TIA/EIA-592. Asynchronous Facsimile DCE Control Standard - Service Class 2. April 1998.

[8] TIA/EIA-617. Data Transmission Systems and Equipment for In-Band DCE Control.

January 1996.

[9] TIA/EIA/IS-733-1. High Rate Speech Service Option 17 for Wideband Spread Spectrum

Communication Systems. September 1999.

[10] TIA/EIA/IS-736. Recommended Minimum Performance Standard for the High Rate Speech

Service Option 17 for Spread Spectrum Communication Systems. August 2000.

[11] TIA/EIA/IS-127-2. Enhanced Variable Rate Codec, Speech Service Option 3 for Wideband

Spread Spectrum Digital Systems - Addendum 2. September 1999.

[12] TIA/EIA/IS-718. Minimum Performance Specification for the Enhanced Variable Rate

Codec, Speech Service Option 3 for Spread Spectrum Digital Systems. July 1998.

[13] TIA/EIA-637-B. Short Message Service for Wideband Spread Spectrum Cellular Systems.

January 2002.

[14] TIA/EIA/IS-683-A. Over-the-Air Service Provisioning of Mobile Stations in Spread Spectrum

Systems. June 1998.

[15] TIA/EIA/IS-835-A. Wireless IP Network Standard. May 2001.

[16] TIA/EIA/IS-870. Test Data Service Option (TDSO) for CDMA2000

Systems. 2001.

®

Spread Spectrum

[17] TIA/EIA/IS-98D/E. Recommended Minimum Performance Standards for Dual-Mode Spread

Spectrum Mobile Stations.

[18] TIA/EIA/IS-866. Recommended Minimum Performance Standards for CDMA2000

Rate Packet Data Access Terminal.

[19] TIA/EIA-126-D. Mobile Station Loop back Service Options Standard. 2001.

[20] TIA/EIA TSB 58-C. Administration of Parameter Value Assignments for TIA/EIA Wideband

Spread Spectrum Standards. May 2000.

[21] TIA/EIA TSB 50. User Interface for Authentication Key Entry. March 1993.

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[22] TIA/EIA/IS-801.1. Location Service Standard for Dual-Mode Spread Spectrum Systems.

March 2001.

[23] C.S0031-0. Signaling Conformance Tests for CDMA2000

Ballot Resolution. Version 3GPP2 TSG- C v2.0

[24] C.S0036-0. Recommended Minimum Performance Specification for C.S0022-0 Spread

Spectrum Mobile Stations. 3GPP2 C.S0036-0 v1.0.

[25] TIA/EIA/IS-J-STD-036. Enhanced Wireless 9-1-1 Phase II. January 2001.

[26] TIA/EIA/IS-856. CDMA2000

2000.

®

6.1.2. CDG Standards

[27] CDG 22. Stage 2 Interoperability Tests (TIA/EIA/IS-95A). Ver. 8.0. September 2000.

[28] CDG 53. Stage 2 Interoperability Tests (TIA/EIA/95B). Ver. 2.0. June 2000.

[29] CDG 57. Stage 2 Interoperability Tests (TIA/EIA/IS-2000). Ver. 0.7. February 2001.

[30] CDG 36. Markov Service Options for Wideband Spread Spectrum Systems

Communications Systems. March 11, 1996.

References

®

Spread Spectrum Systems,

High Rate Packet Data Air Interface Specification. November

[31] CDG 64. CDG Stage 3 Testing for CDMA2000®. Ver. 1.0. August 2002.

6.1.3. Agency Standards

[32] FCC 47 CFR - Part 15. Radio Frequency Devices. January 2001.

[33] FCC 47 CFR - Part 22. Cellular Radiotelephone Services. October 1998.

[34] FCC 47 CFR - Part 24. Personal Communications Services. October 1998.

[35] Industry Canada ICES-003. Interference-Causing Equipment Standard - Digital Apparatus.

November 22, 1997.

[36] Industry Canada RSS-132. Cellular Telephones Employing New Technologies Operating in

the Bands 824-849 MHz and 869-894 MHz. Issue 2. September 2005.

[37] Industry Canada RSS-133. 2 GHz Personal Communications Services. September 25,

1999.

[38] IEC 61000-4-2. Electrostatic Discharge Immunity Test.

[39] JESD22-A114-B. +/- 1 kV Human Body Model.

[40] JESD22-C101. +/- 125 V Charged Device Model.

[41] FCC 47 CFR - Part 2. Frequency allocations and radio treaty matters; general rules and

regulations.

6.1.4. Other Standards

[42] Openwave_IOTA_Protocol_v2.0_Specifications_doc_v2.04. February 2002.

[43] Universal Serial Bus Specification. Revision 2.0. www.usb.org/developers/docs

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6.2. Sierra Wireless Documentation

[44] EMConnect Guide

Reference: 2131177

[45] Hardware Integration Guide

Reference: 2130114

[46] AT Command Reference Guide

Reference: 2130620

[47] CnS Reference

Reference: 2130754

References

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7. Acronyms

Table 22. Acronyms

Acronym or Term Definition

1xEV-DO

1X

API Application Programming Interface

AT

CDG CDMA Development Group

CDMA Code Division Multiple Access.

CDMAOne The IS-95 CDMA standard developed by QUALCOMM Inc.

CnS Sierra Wireless proprietary Control and Status language interface

DCE Data Communications Equipment

EIA Electronics Industry Association

ERP Effective Radiated Power

ESN

FCC Federal Communications Commission.

firmware

FSN

GPS Global Positioning System

IOTA

IS Interim Standard.

Single Carrier (1X) EVolution – Data Only. A high-speed standard for cellular packet

data communications.

Supports Internet connections with data rates up to 3.1 Mbps (downlink from the

network) and 1.8 Mbps (uplink to the network). Average data rates are roughly: for Rev.

A: 600-1300 kbps (downlink from the network) and 300-400 kbps (uplink to the

network); for Rev. 0: 400-700 kbps (downlink from the network) and 40-80 kbps (uplink

to the network). Actual speed depends on the network conditions. Compare to 1X.

Single Carrier (1X) Radio Transmission Technology. A high-speed standard for cellular

packet data communications.

Supports Internet connections with data rates up to 153 kbps (simultaneously in each

direction—downlink and uplink). Actual speed depends on the network conditions.

Compare to 1xEV-DO.

A set of modem commands, preceded by “AT,” originally developed by Hayes, Inc. for

their modems. The structure (but not the specific commands, which vary greatly from

manufacturer to manufacturer) is a de facto modem industry standard.

A wideband spread spectrum technique used in digital cellular, personal

communications services, and other wireless networks. Wide channels (1.25 MHz) are

obtained through spread spectrum transmissions, thus allowing many active users to

share the same channel. Each user is assigned a unique digital code, which

differentiates the individual conversations on the same channel.

Electronic Serial Number—The unique first-generation serial number assigned to the

SL5011 for use on the wireless network. Compare to MEID.

The U.S. federal agency that is responsible for interstate and foreign communications.

The FCC regulates commercial and private radio spectrum management, sets rates for

communications services, determines standards for equipment, and controls broadcast

licensing. Consult www.fcc.gov.

Software stored in ROM or EEPROM; essential programs that remain even when the

system is turned off. Firmware is easier to change than hardware but more permanent

than software stored on disk.

Factory Serial Number—A unique serial number assigned to the SL5011 during

manufacturing.

A system that uses a series of 24 geosynchronous satellites to provide navigational

data.

Internet Over The Air—an automated feature, supported by some service providers, to

perform account setup for you by making a connection to the CDMA network and using

a secure Internet connection to download account parameters to your device.

After receiving industry consensus, the TIA forwards the standard to ANSI for approval.

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Acronym or Term Definition

Acronyms

kbps

LED Light Emitting Diode.

Mbps Millions of bits per second, or Megabits per second.

MEID

NAM Number Assignment Module

NV Non-Volatile (memory)

OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer

OTAPA Over the Air Parameter Administration

OTASP Over the Air Service Provisioning

PCS Personal Communications Services

PPP Point to Point Protocol.

PRI

QAM Quadrature Amplitude Modulation.

RF Radio Frequency

RLP Radio Link Protocol.

Rx Receive

SAR Specific Absorption Rate

SKU

SMS Short Message Service.

TIA/EIA Telecommunications Industry Association / Electronics Industry Association.

Tx Transmit

USB Universal Serial Bus

kilobits per second – Actually 1000, not 1024, as used in computer memory size

measurements of kilobytes.

A semiconductor diode that emits visible or infrared light.

Mobile Equipment IDentifier—The unique second-generation serial number assigned to

the SL5011 for use on the wireless network. Compare to ESN.

Semi-permanent information stored in the modem’s non-volatile memory, including the

modem’s Mobile Identification Number, the station class mark, carrier code, and other

cellular identifiers. Essentially the phone number, it should be treated as confidential

information and should not be disclosed to anyone other than the cellular service

provider.

A company that manufactures a product and sells it to a reseller.

A cellular communication infrastructure that uses a different frequency range than

AMPS.

An alternative communications protocol used between computers, or between

computers and routers on the Internet. PPP is an enhanced SLIP.

Product Release Instructions—a file that contains the settings used to configure

modems for a particular service provider, customer, or purpose.

This form of modulation uses amplitude, frequency, and phase to transfer data on the

carrier wave.

This protocol improves the error characteristics of the wireless link, thereby reducing the

need for transport layer retransmission due to lost data.

Stock Keeping Unit—identifies an inventory item: a unique code, consisting of numbers

or letters and numbers, assigned to a product by a retailer for purposes of identification

and inventory control.

A feature that allows users of a wireless device on a wireless network to receive or

transmit short electronic alphanumeric messages (up to 160 characters, depending on

the service provider).

Telecommunications Industry Association – A standards setting trade organization,

whose members provide communications and information technology products,

systems, distribution services and professional services in the United States and around

the world. Consult

www.tiaonline.org.

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