EM7411 Q-M2M-1104680 数据手册
AirPrime EM7411
Product Technical Specification
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Proprietary and Confidential
Contents subject to change
Product Technical Specification
Important
Notice
Safety and
Hazards
Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can
never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or be totally lost.
Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such as the
Sierra Wireless product are used in a normal manner with a well-constructed network, the
Sierra Wireless product 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 product, or for failure of the Sierra Wireless product
to transmit or receive such data.
Do not operate the Sierra Wireless product 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 product MUST BE POWERED OFF. The Sierra
Wireless product can transmit signals that could interfere with this equipment.
Do not operate the Sierra Wireless product in any aircraft, whether the aircraft is on the
ground or in flight. In aircraft, the Sierra Wireless product MUST BE POWERED OFF.
When operating, the Sierra Wireless product 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 products may be used at this time.
The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the Sierra Wireless product 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.
Limitation of
Liability
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent
a commitment on the part of Sierra Wireless. SIERRA WIRELESS AND ITS AFFILIATES
SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL DIRECT, INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, GENERAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY
DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE OR
ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR REVENUE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO
USE ANY SIERRA WIRELESS PRODUCT, EVEN IF SIERRA WIRELESS AND/OR ITS
AFFILIATES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR
THEY ARE FORESEEABLE OR FOR CLAIMS BY ANY THIRD PARTY.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall Sierra Wireless and/or its affiliates
aggregate liability arising under or in connection with the Sierra Wireless product,
regardless of the number of events, occurrences, or claims giving rise to liability, be in
excess of the price paid by the purchaser for the Sierra Wireless product.
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Preface
Patents
This product may contain technology developed by or for Sierra Wireless Inc. This product
includes technology licensed from QUALCOMM®. This product is manufactured or sold
by Sierra Wireless Inc. or its affiliates under one or more patents licensed from InterDigital
Group and MMP Portfolio Licensing.
Copyright
Trademarks
©2021 Sierra Wireless. All rights reserved.
Sierra Wireless®, AirPrime®, AirLink®, AirVantage® and the Sierra Wireless logo are
registered trademarks of Sierra Wireless, Inc.
Windows® and Windows Vista® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
QUALCOMM® is a registered trademark of QUALCOMM Incorporated. Used under
license.
Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Contact
Information
Sales information and technical
support, including warranty and returns
Web: sierrawireless.com/company/contact-us/
Global toll-free number: 1-877-687-7795
6:00 am to 6:00 pm PST
Corporate and product information
Web: sierrawireless.com
Revision
History
Revision
number
Release date
Changes
1
February 2020
Preliminary draft
2
April 2020
Updated Carrier Aggregation Download Combinations
3
October 2020
Updated GNSS statements to include QZSS
Updated CA combinations
Added System, Tx, and Rx block diagrams
Updated Rx Sensitivity
Updated Current Consumption
Removed A-GPS statement from Position Location (GNSS) topic
Updated GNSS Specifications - Operational Limits
Updated Table 7-2 Antenna Gain and Collocated Radio Transmitter Specifications
4
February 2021
Added TX_ON
Added Testing appendix
5
May 2021
Updated Figure 6-2
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Supported RF bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Physical Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Application Interface Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Module Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
LTE Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Short Message Service (SMS) Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Position Location (GNSS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Supporting Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Required Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Ordering Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Integration Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Host Interface Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
USB Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Host-side Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
USB Throughput Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
User-developed Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
SIM Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
SIM Implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Control Interface (Signals) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
WAKE_ON_WAN# — Wake Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
W_DISABLE1# (Wireless Disable) and W_DISABLE2# (GNSS Disable) . . . . . . . . 31
Full_Card_Power_Off# and RESET# . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
WWAN_LED#—LED Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Tx Activity Indicator (TX_ON) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Antenna Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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RF Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
RF Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Shielding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Antenna and Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Ground Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Interference and Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Interference from Other Wireless Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Host-generated RF Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Device-generated RF Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Methods to Mitigate Decreased Rx Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Radiated Spurious Emissions (RSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Radiated Sensitivity Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Sierra Wireless’ Sensitivity Testing and Desensitization Investigation . . . . . . . . . . 40
Sensitivity vs. Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Supported Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Conducted Rx Sensitivity / Tx Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
GNSS Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Power Consumption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Module Power States. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Power State Transitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Power Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Power Ramp-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Power Supply Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
SED (Smart Error Detection) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Tx Power Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Software Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Host Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
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Mechanical and Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Thermal Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Module Integration Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Regulatory Compliance and Industry Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Important Compliance Information for the United States and Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Antenna Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Recommended Main/Diversity Antenna Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Recommended GNSS Antenna Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Antenna Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Design Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
AT Command Entry Timing Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Acceptance Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Acceptance Test Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Acceptance Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Certification Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Production Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Functional Production Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Production Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
UMTS (WCDMA) RF Transmission Path Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
LTE RF Transmission Path Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
UMTS (WCDMA) RF Receive Path Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
LTE RF Receive Path Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
GNSS RF Receive Path Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Quality Assurance Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Suggested Testing Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Testing Assistance Provided by Sierra Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
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IOT/Operator Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Extended AT Commands for Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Sierra Wireless Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Command Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Other Sierra Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Industry/Other Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Supported RF Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Table 1-2: Carrier Aggregation Downlink Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Table 1-3: Carrier Aggregation Uplink Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Table 1-4: Required Host-Module Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Table 2-1: Host Interface (75-pin) Connections—Module View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Table 2-2: Power and Ground Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Table 2-3: USB Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Table 2-4: SIM Interface Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Table 2-5: Module Control Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Table 2-6: W_DISABLE1#/W_DISABLE2# Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Table 2-7: Full_Card_Power_Off# and RESET# Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Table 2-8: Tx Activity Indicator States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Table 2-9: Tx Activity Indicator Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Table 2-10: Antenna Control Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Table 3-1: LTE Frequency Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Table 3-2: LTE Bandwidth Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Table 3-3: WCDMA Frequency Bands Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Table 3-4: Conducted Rx (Receive) Sensitivity—LTE Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Table 3-5: Conducted Rx (Receive) Sensitivity—UMTS Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Table 3-6: Conducted Tx (Transmit) Power Tolerances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Table 3-7: GNSS Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Table 4-1: Averaged Standby DC Power Consumption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Table 4-2: Averaged Call Mode DC Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Table 4-3: Miscellaneous DC Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Table 4-4: Module Power States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Table 4-5: Power State Transition Trigger Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Table 4-6: USB 2.0 Power-On/Off Timing Parameters (Double Enumeration) . . . . . . . . . 51
Table 4-7: USB 2.0 Power-On/Off Timing Parameters (Single Enumeration). . . . . . . . . . 51
Table 4-8: USB 3.0 Power-On/Off Timing Parameters (Single Enumeration). . . . . . . . . . 51
Table 4-9: Dynamic Power Control of SAR Backoff State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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Table 6-1: Mechanical and Environmental Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Table 7-1: Standards Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Table 7-2: Antenna Gain and Collocated Radio Transmitter Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Table A-1: Antenna Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Table A-2: GNSS Antenna Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Table B-1: Hardware Integration Design Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Table 3-1: Test Settings—UMTS Transmission Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Table 3-2: Test Settings—LTE Transmission Path. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Table 3-3: Test Settings—UMTS Receive Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Table 3-4: Test Settings—LTE Receive Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Table 3-5: Extended AT Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Table F-1: Acronyms and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
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Figure 2-1: System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Figure 2-2: Expanded RF (Transmit) Block Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Figure 2-3: Expanded RF (Receive/GNSS) Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Figure 2-4: Recommended Capacitor Placement for USB3.0 Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Figure 2-5: SIM Application Interface (applies to both SIM interfaces) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Figure 2-6: SIM Card Contacts (Contact View) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Figure 2-7: Recommended WAKE_ON_WAN# Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Figure 2-8: Recommended Wireless Disable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Figure 2-9: Example LED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Figure 2-10: TX_ON State During Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Figure 3-1: Module Connectors (Preliminary shield design, subject to change) . . . . . . . . 36
Figure 4-1: Voltage/Temperature Monitoring State Machines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Figure 4-2: Signal Timing (Full_Card_Power_Off#, and USB Enumeration) . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Figure 6-1: Shield Locations (Top View) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Figure 6-2: Copper Pad Location on Bottom Side of Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Figure 4-1: Device Placement in Module Tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Figure 4-2: Shipping Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
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1: Introduction
The Sierra Wireless EM7411 Embedded Module is an M.2 module that provides LTE,
UMTS, and GNSS connectivity for notebook, ultrabook, tablet computers, and M2M
applications over several radio frequency bands.
Supported RF bands
The module, based on Qualcomm's MDM9250 baseband processor, supports data
operation on LTE and UMTS networks over the bands described in Table 1-1, with LTE
carrier aggregation (CA) as described in Table 1-2 and Table 1-3.
Table 1-1: Supported RF Bands
Bands
RAT
2
4
5
7
12
13
14
25
26
41
42
43
48
66
71
LTEa
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
T
T
T
T
F
F
UMTSb
Y
Y
Y
GNSS
•
•
•
•
•
GPS: 1575.42 MHz
GLONASS: 1602 MHz
BeiDou: 1561.098 MHz
Galileo: 1575.42 MHz
QZSS: 1575.42 MHz
a. (LTE) Downlink MIMO support (2x2; 4x2)
F=FDD; T=TDD
Data rates: Downlink (Cat 7 with 2CA, 64QAM=300 Mbps), Uplink (Cat 13 with 2CA contiguous,
64QAM=150 Mbps)
b. UMTS (DC-HSPA+, HSPA+, HSPA, UMTS)
Diversity support
Data rates: Downlink (Cat 24, up to 42 Mbps), Uplink (Cat 6, up to 5.76 Mbps)
Table 1-2: Carrier Aggregation Downlink Combinations
1 Band / 2CC
2 Bands / 2CC
CA_2A-2A
CA_2A-5A
CA_2C
CA_2A-7A
CA_2A-12A
CA_2A-13A
CA_2A-14A
CA_2A-71A
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Table 1-2: Carrier Aggregation Downlink Combinations (Continued)
1 Band / 2CC
2 Bands / 2CC
CA_4A-4A
CA_4A-5A
CA_4A-7A
CA_4A-12A
CA_4A-13A
CA_4A-71A
CA_5B
CA_5A-66A
CA_7A-7A
CA_7A-12A
CA_7B
CA_7C
CA_12B
CA_12A-66A
CA_13A-66A
CA_14A-66A
CA_25A-25A
CA_25A-26A
CA_26A-41A
CA_41A-41A
CA_41C
CA_42A-42A
CA_42C
CA_43C
CA_48A-48A
CA_48C
CA_66A-66A
CA_66A-71A
CA_66B
CA_66C
Table 1-3: Carrier Aggregation Uplink Combinations
CA_5B
CA_7C
CA_41C
CA_42C
CA_43C
CA_48C
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Physical Features
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M.2 form factor—WWAN Type 3042-S3-B (in WWAN—USB 3.0 Port
Configuration 2), as specified in [8] PCI Express NGFF (M.2) Electromechanical
Specification Revision 1.0. (Note: Any variations from the specification are detailed in
this document.)
Ambient operating temperature range with appropriate heatsinking:
· Class A (3GPP compliant): -30°C to +70°C
· Class B (operational, non-3GPP compliant): -40°C to +85°C (reduced operating
parameters required)
Important: The internal module temperature (reported by AT!PCTEMP) must be kept below
100°C. For best performance, the internal module temperature should be kept below 85°C. Proper
mounting, heat sinks, and active cooling may be required, depending on the integrated application.
Application Interface Features
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
USB interface (QMI) for Linux and Android
MBIM for Windows 10 and up, and Linux
AT command interface ([1] AT Command Set for User Equipment (UE) (Release 6)
(Doc# 3GPP TS 27.007), plus proprietary extended AT commands)
Software Development Kits (SDK),including API (Application Program Interface)
functions:
· Windows 10
· Linux
Support for active antenna control via dedicated antenna control signals
(ANTCTL0:3)
Dynamic power reduction support via software and dedicated GPIO (DPR)
OMA DM (Open Mobile Alliance Device Management)
FOTA (Firmware Over The Air)
Note: OMA DM and FOTA support is operator-dependent.
Module Features
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
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LTE / DC-HSPA+ / HSPA+ / HSPA / UMTS (WCDMA) operation
Multiple (up to 16) cellular packet data profiles
Traditional modem COM port support for AT commands
USB suspend/resume
Sleep mode for minimum idle power draw
SIM application tool kit with proactive SIM commands
Enhanced Operator Name String (EONS)
Mobile-originated PDP context activation / deactivation
Support QoS QCI (3GPP Release 12)
Static and Dynamic IP address. The network may assign a fixed IP address or
dynamically assign one using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).
PAP and CHAP support
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PDP context type (IPv4, IPv6, or IPv4v6)
RFC1144 TCP/IP header compression
LTE Features
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Carrier aggregation:
· DL LTE-FDD—40 MHz
· DL LTE-TDD—40 MHz
· UL LTE—40 MHz intraband contiguous
CSG support (LTE Femto)
LTE Advanced receivers (NLIC, eICIC, feICIC)
Basic cell selection and system acquisition
· PSS/SSS/MIB decode
· SIB1–SIB16 decoding
NAS/AS security procedures
· Snow 3G/AES/ZUC security
CQI/RI/PMI reporting
Paging procedures
· Paging in Idle and Connected mode
Dedicated bearer
· Network-initiated dedicated bearer
· UE-initiated dedicated bearer
Multiple PDN connections (IPv4 and IPv6 combinations), subject to operating system
support.
Connected mode intra-LTE mobility
Idle mode intra-LTE mobility
iRAT between LTE/3G for idle and connection release with redirection
Detach procedure
· Network-initiated detach with reattach required
· Network-initiated detach followed by connection release
Short Message Service (SMS) Features
•
•
Mobile-originated and mobile-terminated SMS over IMS
Mobile-originated and mobile-terminated SMS over SGs
Position Location (GNSS)
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•
•
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Customizable tracking session
Automatic tracking session on startup
Concurrent standalone GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and QZSS
Assisted GPS/GLONASS SUPL2.0
gpsOneXTRA 1.0/2.0/3.0/3.1
GNSS reception on dedicated connector or diversity connector
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Supporting Documents
Several additional documents describe module design, usage, integration, and other
features. See References on page 83.
Accessories
A hardware development kit is available for AirPrime M.2 modules. The kit contains
hardware components for evaluating and developing with the module, including:
• Development board
• Cables
• Antennas
• Other accessories
For over-the-air LTE testing, ensure that suitable antennas are used.
Required Connectors
Table 1-4 describes the connectors used to integrate the EM7411 Embedded Module into
your host device.
Table 1-4: Required Host-Module Connectors a
Connector type
Description
RF cables
•
•
Mate with M.2-spec connectors
Three connector jacks (I-PEX 20448-001R-081 or equivalent)
EDGE (67 pin)
•
Slot B compatible—Per the M.2 standard ([8] PCI Express NGFF (M.2)
Electromechanical Specification Revision 1.0), a generic 75 pin position
EDGE connector on the motherboard uses a mechanical key to mate
with the 67 pin notched module connector.
Manufacturers include LOTES (part #APCI0018-P001A01), Kyocera,
JAE, Tyco, and Longwell.
•
SIM
•
Industry-standard connector. See SIM Interface on page 26 for details.
a. Manufacturers/part numbers are for reference only and are subject to change. Choose connectors
that are appropriate for your own design.
Ordering Information
To order, contact the Sierra Wireless Sales Desk at +1 (604) 232-1488 between 8 AM and
5 PM Pacific Time.
Integration Requirements
Sierra Wireless provides, in the documentation suite, guidelines for successful module
integration and offers integration support services as necessary.
When integrating the EM7411 Embedded Module, the following items must be addressed:
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Mounting —Effect on temperature, shock, and vibration performance
Power supply —Impact on battery drain and possible RF interference
Antenna location and type —Impact on RF performance
Regulatory approvals —As discussed in Regulatory Compliance and Industry Certifica-
tions on page 57.
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Service provisioning —Manufacturing process
Software —As discussed in Software Interface on page 53.
Host interface —Compliance with interface voltage levels
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2: Electrical Specifications
The system block diagram in Figure 2-1 represents the EM7411 module integrated into a
host system. The module includes the following interfaces to the host:
• Full_Card_Power_Off#—Input supplied to the module by the host—active-low to turn
the unit off, or active-high to turn the unit on.
• W_DISABLE1#—Active low input from the host to the EM7411 disables the main RF
radio.
• W_DISABLE2#—Active low input from the host to the EM7411 disables the GNSS
radio receiver.
• WAKE_ON_WAN#—Active low output used to wake the host when specific events
occur.
• WWAN_LED#—Active-low LED drive signal provides an indication of WAN radio ON
state.
• RESET#—Active low input from the host used to reset the module.
• Antenna—Three RF connectors (main (Rx/Tx), GNSS, and auxiliary (diversity/MIMO/
GNSS)). For details, see RF Specifications on page 36.
• Antenna control—Four signals that can be used to control external antenna switches.
• Dynamic power control—Signal used to adjust Tx power to meet FCC SAR requirements. For details, see Tx Power Control on page 52.).
• Dual SIM—Supported through the interface connector. The SIM cavities / connectors
must be placed on the host device for this feature.
• SIM detect—Internal pullup on the module detects whether a SIM is present or not:
· If a SIM is not inserted, the pin must be shorted to ground.
· If a SIM is present, the pin will be an open circuit.
• USB—USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 interfaces to the host for data, control, and status information.
The EM7411 has two main interface areas—the host I/O connector and the RF ports.
Details of these interfaces are described in the sections that follow.
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RF
BLOCK
APT
GPS
PWR
RF + GRFC_GPIO
Voltage Supply
SPMI
SIM_DETECT
NAND
External NAND and
RAM
4GB NAND
2GB RAM
USIM1
PDM9655
SIM_DETECT_2
USIM2
DDR2 DRAM
MDM9250
WAKE_ON_WAN#
W_DISABLE1#
W_DISABLE2#
DPR
ANTCTL0 (GPIO1)
ANTCTL1 (GPIO2)
ANTCTL3 (GPIO3)
USB3.0
USB2.0
ANTCTL4 (GPIO4)
HOST INTERFACE CONNECTOR
VPH/
VBAT
VCC
RESET#
WWAN_LED
Full_Card_Power_Off#
SIM SUPPLY 2.7 / 1.8 V
Figure 2-1: System Block Diagram
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QLN1030_PRX
UHB_IN
MB_IN2
B42/ B43/ B48
B42/B43/B48
MLB_IN2
HB1_IN1
B41
HB2_IN2
B7
B4/ B66
MB2_IN1
B2/ B25
MB2_IN2
PRX_UHB_LTEU_A
UHB_AUX_OUT1
PRX_UHB_LTEU_B
UHB_AUX_OUT2
PRX_LHB
HB_AUX_OUT
PRX_HB
HUHB_OUT
PRX_MB_B
MHUHB_OUT
PRX_MB_A
MLMHB_OUT
S WITCH
WTR5975
HB1_IN2
MB1_IN1
B41
B41
B7
B7
B41
LHB_LB_IN
B7
B4/ 66
B4/66
S WITCH
B4/B66
B2/B25
B2/ B25
SW
TX_CH1_UHB
TX_CH0_HB2
TX_CH0_MB1
B2/B25
B5B 18
B19B 26
B14/B28
B5/ B26
B14
SW
TX_CH0_LB2
Triplexer
B5/ B26
B14
B13
B13
B71
LPF
B13
B71
B12
B71
B12
QLN1020_PRX
B12
OUT2
PRX_LB
OUT1
LB_SW15
B12
LB_SW21
LB_SW14
B71
LB_SW11
B13
LB_SW13
LB_SW12
B14
LB_SW23
B5/ B26
TX_FBRX
LPF
Figure 2-2: Expanded RF (Transmit) Block Diagram
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WTR5975
QLN1020_DRX
DRX_LB
OUT1
OUT2
LB_SW12
B14
LB_SW11
B13
LB_SW23
B5/ B26
LB_SW15
B14
B14
B13
B13
B5/B26
B5/ B26
B12
B12
B12
B71
LB_SW14
B71
LPF
B71
GNSS_IN
G NSS
LNA
G NSS
QLN1030_DRX
LHB_LB_IN
MB1_IN1
B4/ B66
MB2_IN2
B2/ B25
HB1_IN1
B7
B4/B66
B2/B25
B7
B4/ B66
B2/ B25
B7
MLB_IN2
B41
HB2_IN2
HB1_IN2
UHB_IN
DRX_UHB_LTEU_A
UHB_AUX_OUT1
DRX_UHB_LTEU_B
UHB_AUX_OUT2
DRX_LHB
HB_AUX_OUT
DRX_HB
HUHB_OUT
DRX_MB_B
MHUHB_OUT
DRX_MB_A
MLMHB_OUT
Triplexer
MB2_IN2
B41
B41
B42/ B43/ B48
B42/ B43/ B48
B42/B43/B48
Figure 2-3: Expanded RF (Receive/GNSS) Block Diagram
Host Interface Pin Assignments
The EM7411 host I/O connector provides pins for power, serial communications, and
control. Pin assignments are listed in Table 2-1.
Refer to the following tables for pin details based on interface types:
• Table 2-2, Power and Ground Specifications, on page 25
• Table 2-3, USB Interfaces, on page 25
• Table 2-4, SIM Interface Signals, on page 27
• Table 2-5, Module Control Signals, on page 30
Note: On any given interface (USB, SIM, etc.), leave unused inputs and outputs as no-connects.
Note: The host should not drive any signals to the module until >100 ms from the start of the
power-on sequence.
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Table 2-1: Host Interface (75-pin) Connections — Module View a
Pin
Signal name
Pin
type
b
Description
Voltage levels (V)
Active
state
Direction c
Min
Typ
Max
1
CONFIG_3
(NC in default module
configuration)
Reserved—Host must
not repurpose this pin.
2
VCC
V
Power source
Input
Power
3.135
3.7
4.4
3
GND
V
Ground
Input
Power
-
0
-
4
VCC
V
Power source
Input
Power
3.135
3.7
4.4
5
GND
V
Ground
Input
Power
-
0
-
6
Full_Card_Power_Off#d
PD
Turn module on
Input
High
0.7
-
4.4
Turn module off
Input
Low
-0.3
-
0.5
7
USB_D+d
-
USB data positive
Input/Output
Differential
-
-
-
8
W_DISABLE1#e
PU
Wireless Disable (main
RF radio)
Input
Low
-
-
0.4
Input
High
0.7
-
4.4
9
USB_D-d
-
USB data negative
Input/Output
Differential
-
-
-
10
WWAN_LED#
OC
LED Driver
Output
Low
0
-
0.15
11
GND
V
Ground
Input
Power
-
0
-
12
Key
Notch location
13
Key
Notch location
14
Key
Notch location
15
Key
Notch location
16
Key
Notch location
17
Key
Notch location
18
Key
Notch location
19
Key
Notch location
20
NC
Reserved—Host must
not repurpose this pin.
21
CONFIG_0
(GND in default module
configuration)
Reserved—Host must
not repurpose this pin.
Output
-
22
NC
Reserved—Host must
not repurpose this pin.
23
WAKE_ON_WAN#d
Output
Low
0
24
NC
25
DPR
Input
High
1.17
1.80
2.10
Input
Low
-0.3
-
0.63
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OC
Wake Host
0
0.1
Reserved—Host must
not repurpose this pin.
-
Dynamic power control
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Table 2-1: Host Interface (75-pin) Connections — Module View a (Continued)
Pin
26
Signal name
W_DISABLE2#e
Pin
type
PU
Description
Wireless disable
(GNSS radio)
Voltage levels (V)
Active
state
Min
Typ
Max
Input
Low
-
-
0.4
Input
High
0.7
-
4.4
Input
Power
-
0
-
GND
28
NC
Reserved—Host must
not repurpose this pin.
29
USB3.0_TX-
USB 3.0 Transmit Data
negative
Output
Differential
-
-
-
30
UIM1_RESETd
SIM Reset
Output
Low
0
-
0.45
High
2.55
(3V SIM)
3.00
(3V SIM)
3.10
(3V SIM)
1.35
(1.8V SIM)
1.80
(1.8V SIM)
1.90
(1.8V SIM)
USB3.0_TX+
32
UIM1_CLKd
O
O
Ground
Direction c
27
31
V
b
USB 3.0 Transmit Data
positive
Output
Differential
-
-
-
SIM Clock
Output
Low
0
-
0.45
High
2.55
(3V SIM)
3.00
(3V SIM)
3.10
(3V SIM)
1.35
(1.8V SIM)
1.80
(1.8V SIM)
1.90
(1.8V SIM)
33
GND
V
Ground
Input
Power
-
0
-
34
UIM1_DATAd
-
SIM IO pin
Input
Low
-0.30
(3V SIM)
-
0.60
(3V SIM)
-0.30
(1.8V SIM)
High
Output
35
USB3.0_RX-
36
UIM1_PWRd
V
3.00
(3V SIM)
3.30
(3V SIM)
1.17
(1.8V SIM)
1.80
(1.8V SIM)
2.10
(1.8V SIM)
Low
0
-
0.40
High
2.55
(3V SIM)
3.00
(3V SIM)
3.10
(3V SIM)
1.35
(1.8V SIM)
1.80
(1.8V SIM)
1.90
(1.8V SIM)
Input
Differential
-
-
-
SIM VCC supply
Output
Power
2.90
(3V SIM)
3.00
(3V SIM)
3.10
(3V SIM)
1.75
(1.8V SIM)
1.80
(1.8V SIM)
1.85
(1.8V SIM)
USB3.0_RX+
USB 3.0 Receive Data
positive
38
NC
Reserved
39
GND
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(3V SIM)
USB 3.0 Receive Data
negative
37
V
0.35
(1.8V SIM)
Ground
22
Input
Differential
-
-
-
Input
Power
-
0
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Pin
Signal name
Pin
type
b
Description
40
SIM_DETECT_2
SIM2 indication
41
NC
Reserved
42
UIM2_DATAd
-
SIM2 IO pin
Direction c
Input
Input
Voltage levels (V)
Active
state
Min
Typ
Max
0 V—SIM not present
Open circuit—SIM present
Low
-0.30
(3V SIM)
-
0.60
(3V SIM)
-0.30
(1.8V SIM)
High
Output
43
44
NC
UIM2_CLK
0.35
(1.8V SIM)
2.10
(3V SIM)
3.00
(3V SIM)
3.30
(3V SIM)
1.17
(1.8V SIM)
1.80
(1.8V SIM)
2.10
(1.8V SIM)
Low
0
-
0.40
High
2.55
(3V SIM)
3.00
(3V SIM)
3.10
(3V SIM)
1.35
(1.8V SIM)
1.80
(1.8V SIM)
1.90
(1.8V SIM)
Low
0
-
0.45
High
2.55
(3V SIM)
3.00
(3V SIM)
3.10
(3V SIM)
1.35
(1.8V SIM)
1.80
(1.8V SIM)
1.90
(1.8V SIM)
Reserved
d
O
SIM2 Clock
Output
45
GND
V
Ground
Input
Power
-
0
-
46
UIM2_RESETd
O
SIM2 Reset
Output
Low
0
-
0.45
High
2.55
(3V SIM)
-
3.10
(3V SIM)
1.35
(1.8V SIM)
47
NC
48
UIM2_PWRd
Reserved
V
SIM2 VCC supply
49
NC
Reserved
50
NC
Reserved
51
GND
V
Ground
52
NC
OC
Reserved
53
NC
54
NC
55
NC
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(1.8V SIM)
Output
Input
Power
Power
2.90
(3V SIM)
3.00
(3V SIM)
3.10
(3V SIM)
1.75
(1.8V SIM)
1.80
(1.8V SIM)
1.85
(1.8V SIM)
-
0
-
Reserved
OC
Reserved
Reserved
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Table 2-1: Host Interface (75-pin) Connections — Module View a (Continued)
Pin
Signal name
Pin
type
b
Description
56
NC
57
GND
58
NC
Reserved—Host must
not repurpose this pin.
59
ANTCTL0 (GPIO1)
Customer-defined
external switch control
for multiple antennas
Voltage levels (V)
Active
state
Direction c
Min
Typ
Max
Reserved—Host must
not repurpose this pin.
V
Ground
Input
Power
-
0
-
Output
High
1.35
-
1.80
Output
Low
0
-
0.45
60
Reserved—Host must not repurpose this pin and should leave it not connected.
61
ANTCTL1 (GPIO2)
TX_ON
Customer-defined
external switch control
for multiple antennas
Output
High
1.35
-
1.80
Output
Low
0
-
0.45
Tx activity indicator
Output
High
1.35
1.80
1.90
Output
High
1.35
-
1.80
Output
Low
0
-
0.45
62
Reserved—Host must not repurpose this pin and should leave it not connected.
63
ANTCTL2 (GPIO3)
Customer-defined
external switch control
for multiple antennas
64
Reserved—Host must not repurpose this pin and should leave it not connected.
65
ANTCTL3 (GPIO4)
Customer-defined
external switch control
for multiple antennas
Output
High
1.35
-
1.80
Output
Low
0
-
0.45
66
SIM_DETECTd
PU
SIM indication
Input
67
RESET#
PU
Reset module
Input
Low
68
NC
Reserved
69
CONFIG_1
(GND in default module
configuration)
Reserved—Host must
not re-purpose this pin.
Output
-
70
VCC
V
Power source
Input
Power
3.135
3.7
4.4
71
GND
V
Ground
Input
Power
-
0
-
72
VCC
V
Power source
Input
Power
3.135
3.7
4.4
73
GND
V
Ground
Input
Power
-
0
-
74
VCC
V
Power source
Input
Power
3.135
3.7
4.4
75
CONFIG_2
(NC in default module
configuration)
V
Reserved
Output
-
-
0 V—SIM not present
Open circuit—SIM present
-0.3
0.63
0
-
a. All values are preliminary and subject to change.
b. I—Input; O—Digital output; OC—Open Collector output; PU—Digital input (internal pull up); PD—Digital input (internal pull down);
V—Power or ground
c. Signal directions are from module’s point of view (e.g. ‘Output’ from module to host, ‘Input’ to module from host.)
d. Required signal
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e. Sierra Wireless recommends that the host implement an open collector driver where a Low signal will turn the module off or enter
low power mode, and a high signal will turn the module on or leave low power mode.
Power Supply
The host provides power to the EM7411 through multiple power and ground pins as
summarized in Table 2-2.
The host must provide safe and continuous power (via battery or a regulated power
supply) at all times; the module does not have an independent power supply, or protection
circuits to guard against electrical issues.
Table 2-2: Power and Ground Specifications
Name
Pins
VCC
(3.7V)
2, 4, 70, 72, 74
GND
3, 5, 11, 27, 33, 39,
45, 51, 57, 71, 73
Specification
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Voltage range
See Table 2-1 on page 21.
Ripple voltage
-
-
100
mVpp
-
-
0
-
V
USB Interface
Important: Host support for USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 signals is required.
The device supports USB 2.0 (high speed) and USB 3.0 interfaces for communication
between the host and module.
Note: USB 2.0 full speed and low speed are not supported.
The interfaces comply with the [9] Universal Serial Bus Specification, Rev 2.0 and [10]
Universal Serial Bus Specification, Rev 3.0 (subject to limitations described below), and
the host device must be designed to the same standards.
Table 2-3: USB Interfaces
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
Name
Pin
Description
USB_D+
7
Data positive
USB_D-
9
Data negative
USB3.0-TX-a
29
Transmit data negative
USB3.0-TX+a
31
Transmit data positive
USB3.0-RX-a
35
Receive data negative
USB3.0-RX+a
37
Receive data positive
a. Signal directions (Tx/Rx) are from module’s point of view.
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Host-side Recommendation
Note: When designing the host device, careful PCB layout practices must be followed.
Sierra Wireless recommends the host platform include series capacitors on the USB3.0
Rx signals (no capacitors required for the Tx signals), as shown below.
Host
35
100 nF
37
29
31
EDGE Connector
100 nF
USB3.0-RX-
RX
USB3.0-RX+
USB3.0-TX-
100 nF
USB3.0-TX+
100 nF
EM7411
TX
Figure 2-4: Recommended Capacitor Placement for USB3.0 Signals
USB Throughput Performance
This device has been designed to achieve optimal performance and maximum throughput
using USB superspeed mode (USB 3.0). Although the device may operate with a high
speed host, throughput performance will be on an “as is” basis and needs to be
characterized by the OEM. Note that throughput will be reduced and may vary
significantly based on packet size, host interface, and firmware revision.
User-developed Drivers
Details for user-developed USB drivers are described in [4] AirCard/AirPrime USB Driver
Developer’s Guide (Doc# 2130634).
SIM Interface
Note: Host support for SIM interface signals is required.
The module supports up to two SIMs (Subscriber Identity Module) (1.8 V or 3 V). Each
SIM holds information for a unique account, allowing users to optimize their use of each
account on multiple devices.
The SIM pins (Table 2-4 on page 27) provide the connections necessary to interface to
SIM sockets located on the host device as shown in Figure 2-5 on page 28. Voltage levels
over this interface comply with 3GPP standards.
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The types of SIM connectors used depends on how the host device exposes the SIM
sockets.
Table 2-4: SIM Interface Signals
SIM
Primary
Name
Pin
SIM
contact a
Notes
UIM1_RESET
30
Reset
2
Active low SIM reset
UIM1_CLK
32
Serial clock
3
Serial clock for SIM data
UIM1_DATA
34
Data I/O
7
Bi-directional SIM data line
UIM1_PWR
36
SIM voltage
1
Power supply for SIM
SIM indication
-
Input from host indicating whether SIM is present or not
• Grounded if no SIM is present
• No-connect (floating) if SIM is inserted
Ground
5
Ground reference
UIM_GND is common to module ground
SIM_DETECT
66
UIM_GND
Secondary
Description
UIM2_RESET
46
Reset
2
Active low SIM reset
UIM2_CLK
44
Serial clock
3
Serial clock for SIM data
UIM2_DATA
42
Data I/O
7
Bi-directional SIM data line
UIM2_PWR
48
SIM voltage
1
Power supply for SIM
SIM_DETECT_2
40
SIM indication
-
Input from host indicating whether SIM is present or not
• Grounded if no SIM is present
• No-connect (floating) if SIM is inserted
SIM indication
-
Ground reference
UIM2_GND is common to module ground
UIM2_GND
a. See Figure 2-6 on page 28 for SIM card contacts.
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SIM Detect
UIM-PWR
4.7uF
X5R
typ
0.1uF
(Optional.
Locate near the
SIM socket)
15 k - 30 k
NOTE: UIM signals
refer to both UIM1
and UIM2.
Located near
SIM socket
(C9)
(Optional.
Locate near the
SIM socket)
47 pF, 51
(C1)
Note: SIM Detect
contact may vary
by vendor
(C3)
UIM-CLK
UIM-DATA
(C7)
UIM-RESET
(C2)
UIM_GND
(C5)
SIM card connector
EM7411
Located near SIM socket.
NOTE: Carefully consider if ESD
protection is required – it may
increase signal rise time and
lead to certification failure
ESD
protection
Figure 2-5: SIM Application Interface (applies to both SIM interfaces)
Contact View (notched corner at top left)
RFU
C8
C4
RFU
I/O
C7
C3
CLK
VPP
C6
C2
RST
GND
C5
C1
VCC
Figure 2-6: SIM Card Contacts (Contact View)
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SIM Implementation
Note: For interface design requirements, refer to ETSI TS 102 230 V5.5.0, section 5.2.
When designing the remote SIM interface, you must make sure that SIM signal integrity is
not compromised.
Some design recommendations include:
• Total impedance of the VCC and GND connections to the SIM, measured at the
module connector, should be less than 1 to minimize voltage drop (includes any
trace impedance and lumped element components—inductors, filters, etc.).
• Position the SIM connector 10 cm from the module. If a longer distance is required
because of the host device design, use a shielded wire assembly—connect one end
as close as possible to the SIM connector and the other end as close as possible to
the module connector. The shielded assembly may help shield the SIM interface from
system noise.
• Reduce crosstalk on the UIM1_DATA and UIM2_DATA lines to reduce the risk of
failures during GCF approval testing.
• Avoid routing the clock and data lines for each SIM (UIM1_CLK/UIM1_DATA,
UIM2_CLK/UIM2_DATA) in parallel over distances 2 cm—cross-coupling of a clock
and data line pair can cause failures.
• 3GPP has stringent requirements for I/O rise time (