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AirPrime EM7565 Product Technical Specification 41110788 Rev 5 Proprietary and Confidential Contents subject to change Product Technical Specification 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. 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. Rev 5 Jul.17 2 41110788 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 ©2017 Sierra Wireless. All rights reserved. Trademarks 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 April 2017 Initial release 2 June 2017 Added Power On/Off Timing for the USB section 3 June 2017 Updated notes indicating how long host must wait to drive signals at power-on (in Host Interface Pin Assignments, Power On/Off Timing for the USB, and Power On Timing for PCIe Port) 4 June 2017 Corrected appendix table/figure numbering and TOC formatting 5 July 2017 Added uplink carrier aggregation combinations Removed Bands 252/255 Rev 5 Jul.17 3 41110788 Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Supported RF bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Physical Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Application Interface Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Modem Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 LTE Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Short Message Service (SMS) Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Position Location (GNSS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Supporting Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Required Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Ordering Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Integration Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Standards Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Host Interface Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 USB Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 USB Throughput Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 User-developed Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 PCIe Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 SIM Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 SIM Implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Control Interface (Signals) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 WAKE_ON_WAN# — Wake Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 W_DISABLE# (Wireless Disable) and GPS_DISABLE# (GNSS Disable) . . . . . . . . 32 Full_Card_Power_Off# and RESET# . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 WWAN_LED#—LED Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Antenna Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Rev 5 Jul.17 4 41110788 Contents RF Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 RF Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Shielding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Antenna and Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Ground Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Interference and Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Interference from Other Wireless Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Host-generated RF Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Device-generated RF Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Methods to Mitigate Decreased Rx Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Radiated Spurious Emissions (RSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Radiated Sensitivity Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Sierra Wireless’ Sensitivity Testing and Desensitization Investigation . . . . . . . . . . 39 Sensitivity vs. Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Supported Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Conducted Rx Sensitivity / Tx Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 GNSS Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Tx Power Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Software Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Host Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Rev 5 Jul.17 5 41110788 Product Technical Specification Mechanical and Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Device Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Thermal Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Module Integration Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Regulatory Compliance and Industry Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Important Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Safety and Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Important Compliance Information for North American Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Audio Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 PCM/I2S Audio Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Antenna Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Recommended Main/Diversity Antenna Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Recommended GNSS Antenna Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Antenna Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Design Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 AT Command Entry Timing Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Acceptance Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Acceptance Test Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Acceptance Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Certification Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Production Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Rev 5 Jul.17 6 41110788 Contents Functional Production Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Production Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 UMTS (WCDMA) RF Transmission Path Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 LTE RF Transmission Path Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 UMTS (WCDMA) RF Receive Path Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 LTE RF Receive Path Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 GNSS RF Receive Path Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Quality Assurance Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Suggested Testing Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Testing Assistance Provided by Sierra Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 IOT/Operator Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Extended AT Commands for Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Sierra Wireless Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Command Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Other Sierra Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Industry/Other Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Rev 5 Jul.17 7 41110788 List of Tables Table 1-1: Supported RF Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Table 1-2: Carrier Aggregation Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Table 1-3: Required Host-Module Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Table 2-1: Standards Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Table 3-1: Host Interface (75-pin) Connections—Module View . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Table 3-2: Power and Ground Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Table 3-3: USB Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Table 3-4: PCIe Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Table 3-5: SIM Interface Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Table 3-6: Module Control Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Table 3-7: W_DISABLE#/GPS_DISABLE# Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Table 3-8: Full_Card_Power_Off# and RESET# Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Table 3-9: Antenna Control Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Table 4-1: LTE Frequency Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Table 4-2: LTE Bandwidth Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Table 4-3: WCDMA Frequency Bands Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Table 4-4: Conducted Rx (Receive) Sensitivity—LTE Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Table 4-5: Conducted Rx (Receive) Sensitivity—UMTS Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Table 4-6: Conducted Tx (Transmit) Power Tolerances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Table 4-7: GNSS Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Table 5-1: Averaged Standby DC Power Consumption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Table 5-2: Averaged Call Mode DC Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Table 5-3: Miscellaneous DC Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Table 5-4: Module Power States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Table 5-5: Power State Transition Trigger Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Table 5-6: USB 2.0 Power-On/Off Timing Parameters (Double Enumeration) . 51 Table 5-7: USB 2.0 Power-On/Off Timing Parameters (Single Enumeration). . 51 Table 5-8: USB 3.0 Power-On/Off Timing Parameters (Single Enumeration). . 51 Table 5-9: PCIe Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Table 5-10: Dynamic Power Control of SAR Backoff State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Rev 5 Jul.17 8 41110788 Contents Table 7-1: Mechanical and Environmental Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Table 8-1: Antenna Gain Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Table 8-2: Collocated Radio Transmitter Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Table A-1: Host interface (67-pin) Connections—Module View . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Table A-2: PCM/I2S Interface Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Table A-3: PCM Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Table A-4: Master Transmitter with Data Rate = 3.072 MHz (±10%) . . . . . . . . 67 Table B-1: Antenna Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Table B-2: GNSS Antenna Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Table C-1: Hardware Integration Design Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Table D-1: Test Settings—UMTS Transmission Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Table D-2: Test Settings—LTE Transmission Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Table D-3: Test Settings—UMTS Receive Path. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Table D-4: Test Settings—LTE Receive Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Table D-5: Extended AT Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Table G-1: Acronyms and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Rev 5 Jul.17 9 41110788 List of Figures Figure 3-1: System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Figure 3-2: Expanded RF (Transmit) Block Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Figure 3-3: Expanded RF (Receive/GNSS) Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Figure 3-4: SIM Application Interface (applies to both SIM interfaces) . . . . . . . 29 Figure 3-5: SIM Card Contacts (Contact View) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Figure 3-6: Recommended WAKE_ON_WAN# Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Figure 3-7: Recommended Wireless Disable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Figure 3-8: Example LED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Figure 4-1: Module Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Figure 5-1: Voltage/Temperature Monitoring State Machines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Figure 5-2: Signal Timing (Full_Card_Power_Off#, and USB Enumeration) . . . 51 Figure 5-3: Signal Timing (PCIe Port Detection) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Figure 7-1: Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Figure 7-2: Dimensioned View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Figure 7-3: Unit Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Figure 7-4: Shield Locations (Top View) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Figure 7-5: Copper Pad Location on Bottom Side of Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Figure A-1: PCM_SYNC Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Figure A-2: PCM Codec to Module Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Figure A-3: Module to PCM Codec Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Figure A-4: I2S Transmitter Timing Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Figure E-1: Device Placement in Module Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Figure E-2: Shipping Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Rev 5 Jul.17 10 41110788 1 1: Introduction The Sierra Wireless EM7565 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 modem, 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. Table 1-1: Supported RF Bands Bands 32 41 42 43 46 48 66 GNSS • • • • • 30 Y 29 Y 28 Y 26 Y 20 Y 19 UMTSd 18 F 13 F 9 5 F 12 4 F F F F F F F F F Fb F Fb T T T Tb Tb,c F 8 3 F 7 2 LTEa 6 1 RAT F F Y Y Y Y N/A N/A 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 12 with 3CA, 256QAM=600 Mbps; Cat 9 with 3CA, 64QAM=450 Mbps), Uplink (Cat 13 with 2CA contiguous, 64QAM=150 Mbps) b. Downlink only c. B48 support pending future release d. UMTS (DC-HSPA+, HSPA+, HSPA, UMTS) Diversity support Data rates: Downlink (Cat 24, up to 42 Mbps), Uplink (Cat 6, up to 11 Mbps) Table 1-2: Carrier Aggregation Combinations Rev 5 Jul.17 41110788 Downlink Uplink TBD CA_1C TBD CA_3C TBD CA_7C TBD CA_41C TBD CA_42C 11 Product Technical Specification Physical Features • • 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: · Class A (3GPP compliant): -30°C to +TBD°C · Class B (operational, non-3GPP compliant): -40°C to +TBD°C (reduced operating parameters required) Important: The internal module temperature (reported by AT!PCTEMP) must be kept below TBD°C. For best performance, the internal module temperature should be kept below TBD°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 8.1, Windows 10, 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) in [2] AirPrime EM75xx AT Command Reference (forthcoming) Software Development Kits (SDK),including API (Application Program Interface) functions: · Windows 8.1, 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 operatordependent. Modem Features • • • • • • • • • • Rev 5 Jul.17 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). 12 41110788 Introduction • • • PAP and CHAP support PDP context type (IPv4, IPv6, or IPv4v6) RFC1144 TCP/IP header compression LTE Features • • • • • • • • • • • • • Carrier aggregation: · DL LTE-FDD · 20 MHz intraband non-contiguous · 40 MHz interband · DL LTE-TDD · 40 MHz intraband contiguous and non-contiguous · 40 MHz interband · 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) • • • • Rev 5 Jul.17 Customizable tracking session Automatic tracking session on startup Concurrent standalone GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and QZSS Assisted GPS (A-GPS) SUPL1.0 13 41110788 Product Technical Specification • • • Assisted GPS/GLONASS SUPL2.0 gpsOneXTRA 1.0/2.0/3.0/3.1 GNSS reception on dedicated connector or diversity connector Supporting Documents Several additional documents describe module design, usage, integration, and other features. See References on page 92. 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 1-3 describes the connectors used to integrate the EM7565 Embedded Module into your host device. Table 1-3: 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 28 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. Rev 5 Jul.17 14 41110788 Introduction Integration Requirements Sierra Wireless provides, in the documentation suite, guidelines for successful module integration and offers integration support services as necessary. When integrating the EM7565 Embedded Module, the following items must be addressed: • 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 Certifications on page 60. • Service provisioning —Manufacturing process • Software —As discussed in Software Interface on page 54. • Host interface —Compliance with interface voltage levels Rev 5 Jul.17 15 41110788 2: Standards Compliance The EM7565 Embedded Module complies with the mandatory requirements described in the following standards. The exact set of requirements supported is network operator-dependent. Table 2-1: Standards Compliance Technology Standards LTE • 3GPP Release 12a UMTS • 3GPP Release 9 a. Some auxiliary functions support Release 13. Rev 5 Jul.17 41110788 16 2 3: Electrical Specifications The system block diagram in Figure 3-1 represents the EM7565 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_DISABLE#—Active low input from the host to the EM7565 disables the main RF radio. • GPS_DISABLE#—Active low input from the host to the EM7565 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 RADIO ON state, either WWAN or GNSS. • 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 35. • 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 53.). • 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. • PCIe port—Interface to the host for data. (Alternative to USB 3.0 interface.) The EM7565 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. Rev 5 Jul.17 41110788 17 3 Product Technical Specification RF BLOCK APT GPS PWR RF + GRFC_GPIO Voltage Supply SPMI SIM Detect1 NAND External NAND and RAM 4GB NAND 2GB RAM USIM1 PDM9655 SIM Detect2 USIM2 DDR2 DRAM LDO CBL_PWR_N VPH/ VBAT Audio I2S/PCM RESIN_N EN LED_DRV_N ESIM MDM9250 W_DISABLE# GPS_DISABLE# DPR ANTCTL/RFFE COEX_RXD / COEX_TXD / COEX3 HOST INTERFACE CONNECTOR Audio I2C WAKE_ON_WAN# VCC RESET# LED#1 Full_Card_Power_Off# PCI-E USB3.0 USB2.0 PCIe 2.7 / 1.8 V Figure 3-1: System Block Diagram Rev 5 Jul.17 18 41110788 Electrical Specifications QLN1030_PRX LAA_IN B7 HB1_IN1 B4/66 MB1_IN2 B2 MB_SW21 B3/9 MB_SW22 B1 MB1_IN1 HB_AUX_OUT1 PRX_HB_A HUHB_OUT PRX_MB_B MHUHB_OUT B41 TRX B41 B30 B4/66 LHB_LB_IN B7 B7 B4/66 B4/66 B2 MLMHB_OUT B30 B30 B7 SW PRX_MB_A B41 RX B41 TRX SW UHB_AUX_OUT1 UHB_AUX_OUT2 PRX_LHB B41 HB1_IN2 PRX_UHB_LTEU_A B42/43/48 B30 HB2_IN1 PRX_UHB_LTEU_B LTE-LAA B42/43/48 UHB_IN WTR5975 LTE-LAA (B46) B2 B2 B3/9 B3/9 B3/9 B1 B1 B1 B32 MLB_IN2 B32 TX_CH1_UHB B13 TX_CH0_HB2 TX_CH0_MB B8 QLN1020_PRX SW SW B20 TX_CH0_LB2 PRX_LB B13 B8 B20 B5/26 B5/26 B12 OUT2 B28B OUT1 B28A LPF B12 B28B B28A B29 LB_SW12 LB_SW14 LB_SW21 LB_SW11 LB_SW23 LB_SW13 B28A/B B29 50 Ohms Termination B5/18/19/26 B20 LPF B8 B12/13 TX_FBRX Figure 3-2: Expanded RF (Transmit) Block Diagram Rev 5 Jul.17 19 41110788 Product Technical Specification WTR5975 GNSS_L1 PRX_LB GNSS GNSS GNSS OUT1 OUT2 B8 B8 B20 B20 B12/13 B12/13 B5/18/19/26 B26 B28A/B B28A/B B29 B29 LHB_LB_IN B32 B32 B1 GNSS B1 B3 B3/9 B4/66 B66 B2 B2 B7 B7 B30 B30 B41 B41 B42/43/48 B42/43/48 LTE-LAA (B46) LTE-LAA DRX_UHB_LTEU_B UHB_AUX_OUT2 DRX_UHB_LTEU_A UHB_AUX_OUT1 DRX_LHB HB_AUX_OUT DRX_HB HUHB_OUT DRX_MB_B MHUHB_OUT DRX_MB_A MHB_OUT Figure 3-3: Expanded RF (Receive/GNSS) Block Diagram Host Interface Pin Assignments The EM7565 host I/O connector provides pins for power, serial communications, and control. Pin assignments are listed in Table 3-1. Refer to the following tables for pin details based on interface types: • Table 3-2, Power and Ground Specifications, on page 26 • Table 3-3, USB Interfaces, on page 26 • Table 3-5, SIM Interface Signals, on page 28 • Table 3-6, Module Control Signals, on page 31 Rev 5 Jul.17 20 41110788 Electrical Specifications Note: On any given interface (USB, SIM, etc.), leave unused inputs and outputs as noconnects. Note: The host should not drive any signals to the module until >100 ms from the start of the power-on sequence. Table 3-1: 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 modem on Input High 0.7 - 4.4 Turn modem off Input Low -0.3 - 0.5 7 USB_D+d - USB data positive Input/Output Differential - - - 8 W_DISABLE#e PU Wireless Disable (main RF radio) Input Low - - 0.4 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 (For audio interface pin usage, see Audio Support on page 64.) Reserved—Host must not repurpose this pin. 21 CONFIG_0 (GND in default module configuration) Reserved—Host must not repurpose this pin. Output - Rev 5 Jul.17 21 0 41110788 Product Technical Specification Table 3-1: Host Interface (75-pin) Connections — Module View a (Continued) Pin Signal name 22 NC (For audio interface pin usage, see Audio Support on page 64.) 23 WAKE_ON_WAN#d 24 NC (For audio interface pin usage, see Audio Support on page 64.) 25 DPR Pin type b Description Direction c Voltage levels (V) Active state Min Typ Max Reserved—Host must not repurpose this pin. OC Wake Host Output Low 0 0.1 Input High 1.17 1.80 2.10 Input Low -0.3 - 0.63 Reserved—Host must not repurpose this pin. - Dynamic power control 26 GPS_DISABLE#e PU Wireless disable (GNSS radio) Input Low - - 0.4 27 GND V Ground Input Power - 0 - 28 NC (For audio interface pin usage, see Audio Support on page 64.) 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) 31 USB3.0_TX+ 32 UIM1_CLKd 33 GND Rev 5 Jul.17 O O V 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) - 0 - Ground Input 22 Power 41110788 Electrical Specifications Table 3-1: Host Interface (75-pin) Connections — Module View a (Continued) Pin 34 Signal name UIM1_DATAd Pin type - b Description SIM IO pin Direction c Input Voltage levels (V) Active state Low Min -0.30 (3V SIM) Typ - -0.30 (1.8V SIM) High Output 35 USB3.0_RX- 36 UIM1_PWRd V Max 0.60 (3V SIM) 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) USB 3.0 Receive Data negative 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) 37 USB3.0_RX+ USB 3.0 Receive Data positive Input Differential - - - 38 NC Reserved 39 GND Ground Input Power - 0 - 40 SIM_DETECT_2 SIM2 indication Input 41 PCIE_TXM PCIe Negative Transmit Data Output Differential - - - 42 UIM2_DATAd SIM2 IO pin Input Low -0.30 (3V SIM) - 0.60 (3V SIM) V - 0 V—SIM not present Open circuit—SIM present -0.30 (1.8V SIM) High Output 43 PCIE_TXP Rev 5 Jul.17 PCIe Positive Transmit Data 23 Output 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) - - - Differential 41110788 Product Technical Specification Table 3-1: Host Interface (75-pin) Connections — Module View a (Continued) Pin 44 Signal name UIM2_CLKd Pin type O b Description SIM2 Clock Direction c Output Voltage levels (V) Active state Min Typ Max 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) 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 PCIE_RXM 48 UIM2_PWRd V 1.90 (1.8V SIM) PCIe Negative Receive Data Input Differential - - - SIM2 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) 49 PCIE_RXP PCIe Positive Receive Data Input Differential - - - 50 PCIE_PERST_N PCIe Reset Input Low TBD TBD TBD 51 GND Ground Input Power - 0 - 52 PCIE_CLKREQ_N PCIe Clock Request Output Low TBD TBD TBD 53 PCIE_REFCLKM PCIe Negative Reference Clock Input Differential - - - 54 PCIE_PEWAKE_N PCIe Wake Output Low TBD TBD TBD 55 PCIE_REFCLKP PCIe Positive Reference Clock Input Differential - - - 56 NC (For audio interface pin usage, see Audio Support on page 64.) Reserved—Host must not repurpose this pin. 57 GND Input Power - 0 - 58 NC (For audio interface pin usage, see Audio Support on page 64.) Reserved—Host must not repurpose this pin. 59 ANTCTL0 (GPIO1) Customer-defined external switch control for multiple antennas Output High 1.35 - 1.80 Output Low 0 - 0.45 Output High 1.35 - 1.80 Output Low 0 - 0.45 V V Ground 60 Reserved—Host must not repurpose this pin and should leave it not connected. 61 ANTCTL1 (GPIO2) Rev 5 Jul.17 Customer-defined external switch control for multiple antennas 24 41110788 Electrical Specifications Table 3-1: Host Interface (75-pin) Connections — Module View a (Continued) Pin Signal name Pin type b Description 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 Voltage levels (V) Active state Direction c Min Typ Max Output High 1.35 - 1.80 Output Low 0 - 0.45 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 repurpose 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 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. Rev 5 Jul.17 25 41110788 Product Technical Specification Power Supply The host provides power to the EM7565 through multiple power and ground pins as summarized in Table 3-2. 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 3-2: Power and Ground Specifications Name Pins Specification Min VCC (3.7V) 2, 4, 70, 72, 74 Voltage range See Table 3-1 on page 21. Ripple voltage - - 100 mVpp - - 0 - V GND 3, 5, 11, 27, 33, 39, 45, 51, 57, 71, 73 Typ Max Units USB Interface Important: Host support for USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 signals is required. The device supports USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 interfaces for communication between the host and module. 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. Note: When designing the host device, careful PCB layout practices must be followed. Table 3-3: USB Interfaces Name Pin Description USB 2.0 USB_D+ 7 Data positive USB_D- 9 Data negative USB 3.0 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 device’s point of view. Rev 5 Jul.17 26 41110788 Electrical Specifications 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). PCIe Interface Important: Host support for USB 2.0 signals is required to enable use of the PCIe interface. The device supports a PCIe interface for communication between the host and module. The PCIe interface complies with the PCI Express® Card Electromechanical Specification Revision 3.0, and the host device must be designed to the same standards. Note: When designing the host device, careful PCB layout practices must be followed. Table 3-4: PCIe Interface Name Pin Description PCIe PCIE_TXMa 41 PCIe Negative Transmit Data PCIE_TXPa 43 PCIe Positive Transmit Data PCIE_RXMa 47 PCIe Negative Receive Data PCIE_RXPa 49 PCIe Positive Receive Data PCIE_REFCLKM 53 PCIe Negative Reference Clock PCIE_REFCLKP 55 PCIe Positive Reference Clock PCIE_PERST_N 50 PCIe Reset PCIE_CLKREQ_N 52 PCIe Clock Request PCIE_PEWAKE_N 54 PCIe Wake a. Signal directions (Tx/Rx) are from device’s point of view. Rev 5 Jul.17 27 41110788 Product Technical Specification 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. Note: The module may include an eUICC embedded SIM as one of the two supported SIMs. (SKU-dependent) The SIM pins (Table 3-5 on page 28) provide the connections necessary to interface to SIM sockets located on the host device as shown in Figure 3-4 on page 29. Voltage levels over this interface comply with 3GPP standards. The types of SIM connectors used depends on how the host device exposes the SIM sockets. Table 3-5: SIM Interface Signals SIM Name Pin Description SIM contact a Notes Primary 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_DETECT 66 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 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 UIM2_GND SIM indication - Ground reference UIM2_GND is common to module ground UIM_GND Secondary UIM2_RESET a. See Figure 3-5 on page 29 for SIM card contacts. Rev 5 Jul.17 28 41110788 Electrical Specifications 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) Note: SIM Detect contact may vary by vendor (Optional. Locate near the SIM socket) 47 pF, 51  (C1) (C3) UIM-CLK UIM-DATA (C7) UIM-RESET (C2) UIM_GND (C5) SIM card connector EM7565 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 3-4: 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 3-5: SIM Card Contacts (Contact View) Rev 5 Jul.17 29 41110788 Product Technical Specification SIM Implementation Note: For interface design requirements, refer to ETSI TS 102 230 V5.5.0, section 5.2. Rev 5 Jul.17 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 ( 0.35T 120 - - ns t(lc) Clock low I2S requirement: min > 0.35T 120 - - ns t(dtr) Delay I2S requirement: max < 0.8T - - 250 ns t(htr) Hold time I2S requirement: min > 0 100 - - ns a. maximum sample rate = 48 KHz at 3.072 MHz (32 bits per sample) Rev 5 Jul.17 67 41110788 B B: Antenna Specification This appendix describes recommended electrical performance criteria for main path, diversity path, and GNSS antennas used with AirPrime embedded modules. The performance specifications described in this section are valid while antennas are mounted in the host device with antenna feed cables routed in their final application configuration. Note: Antennas should be designed before the industrial design is finished to make sure that the best antennas can be developed Recommended Main/Diversity Antenna Specifications Table B-1: Antenna Requirements a Parameter Requirements Comments Antenna system (LTE) External multi-band 2x2 MIMO antenna system (Ant1/ Ant2)b (3G) External multi-band antenna system with diversity (Ant1/Ant2)c If Ant2 includes GNSS, then it must also satisfy requirements in Table B-2 on page 70. Operating bands — Antenna 1 All supporting Tx and Rx frequency bands. Operating bands — Antenna 2 All supporting Rx frequency bands, plus GNSS frequency bands if Antenna 2 is used in shared Diversity/MIMO/GNSS mode. VSWR of Ant1 and Ant2 • • Total radiated efficiency of Ant1 and Ant2 > 50% on all bands < 2:1 (recommended) < 3:1 (worst case) On all bands including band edges • • • Rev 5 Jul.17 41110788 68 Measured at the RF connector. Includes mismatch losses, losses in the matching circuit, and antenna losses, excluding cable loss. Sierra Wireless recommends using antenna efficiency as the primary parameter for evaluating the antenna system. Peak gain is not a good indication of antenna performance when integrated with a host device (the antenna does not provide omni-directional gain patterns). Peak gain can be affected by antenna size, location, design type, etc.—the antenna gain patterns remain fixed unless one or more of these parameters change. Antenna Specification Table B-1: Antenna Requirements (Continued) a Parameter Requirements Radiation patterns of Ant1 and Ant2 Nominally Omni-directional radiation pattern in azimuth plane. Envelope correlation coefficient between Ant1 and Ant2 • Mean Effective Gain of Ant1 and Ant2 (MEG1, MEG2)  -3 dBi Ant1 and Ant2 Mean Effective Gain Imbalance I MEG1 / MEG2 I < 2 dB for MIMO operation < 6 dB for diversity operation Maximum antenna gain Must not exceed antenna gains due to RF exposure and ERP/ EIRP limits, as listed in the module’s FCC grant. See Important Compliance Information for North American Users on page 61. Isolation between Ant1 and Ant2 (S21) > 10 dB • • Comments < 0.4 on low Rx bands (up to 1500 MHz) < 0.2 on high Rx bands (over 1500 MHz) • Power handling • • >1W • • If antennas can be moved, test all positions for both antennas. Make sure all other wireless devices (Bluetooth or WLAN antennas, etc.) are turned OFF to avoid interference. Measure power endurance over 4 hours (estimated talk time) using a 1 W CW signal—set the CW test signal frequency to the middle of each supporting Tx band. Visually inspect device to ensure there is no damage to the antenna structure and matching components. VSWR/TIS/TRP measurements taken before and after this test must show similar results. a. These worst-case VSWR figures for the transmitter bands may not guarantee RSE levels to be within regulatory limits. The device alone meets all regulatory emissions limits when tested into a cabled (conducted) 50 ohm system. With antenna designs with up to 2.5:1 VSWR or worse, the radiated emissions could exceed limits. The antenna system may need to be tuned in order to meet the RSE limits as the complex match between the module and antenna can cause unwanted levels of emissions. Tuning may include antenna pattern changes, phase/delay adjustment, passive component matching. Examples of the application test limits would be included in FCC Part 22, Part 24 and Part 27,test case 4.2.2 for WCDMA (ETSI EN 301 908-1), where applicable. b. Ant1—Primary, Ant2—Secondary (Diversity/MIMO/GNSS) c. Ant1—Primary, Ant2—Secondary (Diversity/GNSS) Rev 5 Jul.17 69 41110788 Product Technical Specification Recommended GNSS Antenna Specifications Table B-2: GNSS Antenna Requirements Parameter Frequency range Requirements • • • • • • Comments Wide-band GNSS: 1559–1606 MHz recommended Narrow-band GPS: 1575.42 MHz ±2 MHz minimum Narrow-band Galileo: 1575.42 MHz ±2 MHz minimum Narrow-band BeiDou: 1561.098 MHz ±2 MHz minimum Narrow-band GLONASS: 1601.72 MHz ±4.2 MHz minimum Narrow-band QZSS 1575.42 MHz ±2 MHz minimum Field of view (FOV) • • Polarization (average Gv/Gh) > 0 dB Vertical linear polarization is sufficient. Free space average gain (Gv+Gh) over FOV > -6 dBi (preferably > -3 dBi) Gv and Gh are measured and averaged over -45° to +90° in elevation, and ±180° in azimuth. Gain • • Omni-directional in azimuth -45° to +90° in elevation Maximum gain and uniform coverage in the high elevation angle and zenith. Gain in azimuth plane is not desired. Average 3D gain > -5 dBi Isolation between GNSS and Ant1 > 10 dB in all uplink bands Typical VSWR < 2.5:1 Polarization Any other than LHCP (left-hand circular polarized) is acceptable. Antenna Tests The following guidelines apply to the requirements described in Table B-1 on page 68 and Table B-2 on page 70: • Perform electrical measurements at room temperature (+20°C to +26°C) unless otherwise specified • For main and diversity path antennas, make sure the antennas (including contact device, coaxial cable, connectors, and matching circuit with no more Rev 5 Jul.17 70 41110788 Antenna Specification • • • than six components, if required) have nominal impedances of 50  across supported frequency bands. All tests (except isolation/correlation coefficient)—Test the main or diversity antenna with the other antenna terminated. Any metallic part of the antenna system that is exposed to the outside environment needs to meet the electrostatic discharge tests per IEC61000-42 (conducted discharge +8kV). The functional requirements of the antenna system are tested and verified while the embedded module’s antenna is integrated in the host device. Note: Additional testing, including active performance tests, mechanical, and accelerated life tests can be discussed with Sierra Wireless’ engineering services. Contact your Sierra Wireless representative for assistance. Rev 5 Jul.17 71 41110788 C C: Design Checklist This chapter provides a summary of the design considerations mentioned throughout this guide. This includes items relating to the power interface, RF integration, thermal considerations, cabling issues, and so on. Note: This is NOT an exhaustive list of design considerations. It is expected that you will employ good design practices and engineering principles in your integration. Table C-1: Hardware Integration Design Considerations Suggestion Section where discussed Component placement If an ESD suppressor is not used on the host device, allow space on the SIM connector for series resistors in layout. (Up to 100  may be used depending on ESD testing requirements). SIM Implementation on page 30 Minimize RF cable losses as these affect performance values listed in product specification documents. RF Connections on page 35 Antennas Match the module/antenna coax connections to 50 —mismatched antenna impedance and cable loss negatively affect RF performance. RF Connections on page 35 If installing UMTS and CDMA modules in the same device, consider using separate antennas for maximum performance. Antenna and Cabling on page 36 Power Make sure the power supply can handle the maximum current specified for the module type. Power Consumption on page 46 Limit the total impedance of VCC and GND connections to the SIM at the connector to less than 1  (including any trace impedance and lumped element components—inductors, filters, etc.). All other lines must have a trace impedance less than 2 . SIM Implementation on page 30 Decouple the VCC line close to the SIM socket. The longer the trace length (impedance) from socket to module, the greater the capacitance requirement to meet compliance tests. SIM Implementation on page 30 PCB signal routing USB 2.0/3.0—Route these signals over 90  differential lines on the PCB. I2C port—If supported, route these signals away from noise-sensitive signals on the PCB. PCM port—If supported, route these signals away from noise-sensitive signals on the PCB. EMI / ESD Investigate sources of localized interference early in the design cycle. Rev 5 Jul.17 41110788 72 Methods to Mitigate Decreased Rx Performance on page 38 Design Checklist Table C-1: Hardware Integration Design Considerations (Continued) Suggestion Section where discussed Provide ESD protection for the SIM connector at the exposed contact point (in particular, the CLK, VCC, IO, and RESET# lines). SIM Implementation on page 30 Keep very low capacitance traces on the UIM_DATA and UIM_CLK signals. SIM Implementation on page 30 To minimize noise leakage, establish a very good ground connection between the module and host. Ground Connection on page 37 Route cables away from noise sources (for example, power supplies, LCD assemblies, etc.). Methods to Mitigate Decreased Rx Performance on page 38 Shield high RF-emitting components of the host device (for example, main processor, parallel bus, etc.). Methods to Mitigate Decreased Rx Performance on page 38 Use discrete filtering on low frequency lines to filter out unwanted highorder harmonic energy. Methods to Mitigate Decreased Rx Performance on page 38 Use multi-layer PCBs to form shielding layers around high-speed clock traces. Methods to Mitigate Decreased Rx Performance on page 38 Thermal Test to worst case operating conditions—temperature, voltage, and operation mode (transmitter on 100% duty cycle, maximum power). Thermal Considerations on page 58 Use appropriate techniques to reduce module temperatures (for example, airflow, heat sinks, heat-relief tape, module placement, etc.). Thermal Considerations on page 58 Host / Modem communication Make sure the host USB driver supports remote wakeup, resume, and suspend operations, and serial port emulation. [4] AirCard/AirPrime USB Driver Developer’s Guide (Doc# 2130634) When no valid data is being sent, do not send SOF tokens from the host (causes unnecessary power consumption). [4] AirCard/AirPrime USB Driver Developer’s Guide (Doc# 2130634) Rev 5 Jul.17 73 41110788 D D: Testing Note: All AirPrime embedded modules are factory-tested to ensure they conform to published product specifications. Developers of OEM devices integrating Sierra Wireless AirPrime embedded modules should include a series of test phases in their manufacturing process to make sure that their devices work properly with the embedded modules. Suggested phases include: • Acceptance Testing—Testing of modules when they are received from Sierra Wireless • Certification Testing—Testing of completed devices to obtain required certifications before beginning mass production • Production Testing—Testing of completed devices with the modules embedded • Quality Assurance Testing—Post-production AT Command Entry Timing Requirement Some AT commands require time to process before additional commands are entered. For example, the modem will return “OK” when it receives AT!DAFTMACT. However, if AT!DASBAND is received too soon after this, the modem will return an error. When building automated test scripts, ensure that sufficient delays are embedded where necessary to avoid these errors. Acceptance Testing Note: Acceptance testing is typically performed for each shipment received. When you receive a shipment from Sierra Wireless, you should make sure it is suitable before beginning production. From a random sampling of units, test that: • Units are operational • Units are loaded with the correct firmware version Acceptance Test Requirements To perform the suggested tests, you require a test system in which to temporarily install the module, and you must be able to observe the test device’s LED indicator. Rev 5 Jul.17 41110788 74 Testing Acceptance Test Procedure The following is a suggested acceptance testing procedure using Sierra Wireless’ Skylight™ software: Note: You can perform these tests using appropriate AT commands. Test 1: Check Power-up and Initialization 1. After installing the module, start the test system. 2. Launch Skylight. 3. Check the LED—If the LED is off, there is a problem with the module or with the connection to the LED. Test 2: Check Version Numbers 1. From Skylight, select Help > About. 2. Verify that the firmware version in the About window is correct. 3. Close the About window. If the module fails either of these tests, or is not recognized by Skylight: 1. Replace the module with one that is known to work correctly and repeat the tests. 2. If the tests are successful, reinstall the original module and repeat the tests. If the module still does not work correctly, contact your account manager. Certification Testing Note: Typically, certification testing of your device with the integrated module is required one time only. The AirPrime embedded module has been certified as described in Regulatory Compliance and Industry Certifications on page 60. When you produce a host device with a Sierra Wireless AirPrime embedded module, you must obtain certifications for the final product from appropriate regulatory bodies in the jurisdictions where it will be distributed. The following are some of the regulatory bodies from which you may require certification—it is your responsibility to make sure that you obtain all necessary certifications for your product from these or other groups: • FCC (Federal Communications Commission—www.fcc.gov) • Industry Canada (www.ic.gc.ca) • GCF (Global Certification Forum—www.globalcertificationforum.org) outside of North America • PTCRB (PCS Type Certification Review Board—www.ptcrb.com) in North America Rev 5 Jul.17 75 41110788 Product Technical Specification Production Testing Note: Production testing typically continues for the life of the product. Production testing ensures that, for each assembled device, the module is installed correctly (I/O signals are passed between the host and module), and the antenna is connected and performing to specifications (RF tests). Typical items to test include: • Host connectivity • Baseband (host/module connectors) • RF assembly (Tx and/or Rx, as appropriate) • Network availability • Host/device configuration issues Note: The number and types of tests to perform are your decision—the tests listed in this section are guidelines only. Make sure that the tests you perform exercise functionality to the degree that your situation requires. Use an appropriate test station for your testing environment (see Acceptance Test Requirements on page 74 for suggestions) and use AT commands to control the integrated module. Note: Your test location must be protected from ESD to avoid interference with the module and antenna(s), assuming that your test computer is in a disassembled state. Also, consider using an RF shielding box—local government regulations may prohibit unauthorized transmissions. Functional Production Test This section presents a suggested procedure for performing a basic manual functional test on a laboratory bench using an EM7565 Embedded Module and a hardware development kit. When you have become familiar with the testing method, use it to develop your own automated production testing procedures. Suggested Production Tests Consider the following tests when you design your production test procedures for devices with the AirPrime module installed. • Visual check of the module’s connectors and RF assemblies • Module is operational • USB/PCIe connection is functional • LED is functional • Power on/off • Firmware revision check • Rx tests on main and auxiliary paths • Tx test Rev 5 Jul.17 76 41110788 Testing Production Test Procedure The following is a suggested test plan—you must decide which tests are appropriate for your product. You may wish to add additional tests that more fully exercise the capabilities of your product. Using an appropriate Dev Kit-based test station, and referring to the appropriate AT command references: 1. Visually inspect the module’s connectors and RF assemblies for obvious defects before installing it in the test station. 2. Ensure that the module is turned off before beginning your tests—Drive Full_Card_Power_Off# low or leave floating. 3. Test Full_Card_Power_Off#—Turn on the module by driving Full_Card_Power_Off# high. 4. Test USB functionality—Check for USB or PCIe enumeration. · (Windows systems) The Device Manager shows the device under Network adapters. For example: 5. Make sure your modem is connected and running, and then establish contact with the module: · Windows systems: Use a terminal emulation/communications program such as Microsoft HyperTerminal® to connect to the Sierra Wireless modem (see listings in Step 4): a. Start HyperTerminal. b. Select File > Connection Description. The Connection Description dialog box appears. i. Type Sierra in the Name box and click OK. The Connect To dialog box appears. ii. Click OK without changing any of the displayed information. The Connect dialog box appears. iii. Click Cancel. Note: If necessary, use AT E1 to enable echo. iv. Type ATZ in the HyperTerminal window. If the connection is established, the message OK appears. 6. Display the firmware version: · AT+GMR 7. Test the LED—Set the LED in blinking mode using this command, then visually verify that the LED turns off and on: · AT!LDTEST=0,0 (LED on) · AT!LDTEST=0,1 (LED off) 8. Unlock the extended AT command set. (Note: Use AT!ENTERCND? to check command syntax, which is SKU-dependent.): Rev 5 Jul.17 77 41110788 Product Technical Specification · AT!ENTERCND=”” 9. Put the module in diagnostic/factory test mode: · AT!DAFTMACT 10. Communicate with the SIM using +CPIN or +CIMI. When performing RF tests, use a test platform as described in Suggested Testing Equipment on page 87. 11. Test RF transmission, if desired: · (UMTS) See UMTS (WCDMA) RF Transmission Path Test on page 78. · (LTE) See LTE RF Transmission Path Test on page 80. 12. Test RF reception, if desired: · (UMTS) See UMTS (WCDMA) RF Receive Path Test on page 82. · (LTE) See LTE RF Receive Path Test on page 84. 13. Test standalone GNSS functionality—See GNSS RF Receive Path Test on page 86. 14. Drive Full_Card_Power_Off# low (or leave floating) and confirm that the module powers down: · Windows systems—The Sierra Wireless items under the Ports (COM & LPT) entry in Device Manager disappear as the module powers off. UMTS (WCDMA) RF Transmission Path Test Note: This procedure segment is performed in Step 11 of the Production Test Procedure on page 77. The suggested test procedure that follows uses the parameters in Table D-1. Table D-1: Test Settings — UMTS Transmission Path Band Band ID Tx Channel a 2100 MHz Band 1 9 9750 1900 MHz Band 2 15b 9400 1800 MHz Band 3 25 1112 1700 MHz Band 4 28 1412 850 MHz Band 5 22 4182 800 MHz Band 6 TBD TBD 900 MHz Band 8 29 2787 1700 MHz Band 9 31 8837 800 MHz Band 19 TBD TBD a. Channel values shown are at the center of the corresponding bands. b. Either 15 (WCDMA1900A) or 16 (WCDMA1900B) may be used for testing. Rev 5 Jul.17 78 41110788 Testing To test the DUT’s transmitter path: Note: This procedure describes steps using the "Power Meter: Gigatronics 8651A” (with Option 12 and Power Sensor 80701A). 1. Set up the power meter: a. Make sure the meter has been given sufficient time to warm up, if necessary, to enable it to take accurate measurements. b. Zero-calibrate the meter. c. Enable MAP mode. 2. Prepare the DUT using the following AT commands: a. AT!ENTERCND=”” (Unlock extended AT command set.) b. AT!DAFTMACT (Enter test mode.) c. AT!DASBAND= (Set frequency band.) · See Table D-1 on page 78 for appropriate values (Set modem channel) d. AT!DASCHAN= · See Table D-1 on page 78 for appropriate values e. AT!DASTXON f. AT!DAWSTXCW=0 g. AT!DAWSTXPWR=1, 10 (Turns on the transmit path.) (Use a modulated carrier.) (Set the power level.) h. Take the measurement. i. Repeat steps g–h with different Tx power levels if desired. j. AT!DASTXOFF (Turn off the transmitter.) 3. Test limits—Run ten or more good DUTs through this test procedure to obtain a nominal output power value. · Apply a tolerance of 5 to 6 dB to each measurement (assuming a good setup design). · Monitor these limits during mass-production ramp-up to determine if further adjustments are needed. Note: The module has a nominal output power of +23 dBm 1 dB in WCDMA mode. However, the value measured by the power meter is significantly influenced (beyond the stated 1 dB output power tolerance) by the test setup (host RF cabling loss, antenna efficiency and pattern, test antenna efficiency and pattern, and choice of shield box). Note: When doing the same test over the air in an RF chamber, values are likely to be significantly lower. Rev 5 Jul.17 79 41110788 Product Technical Specification LTE RF Transmission Path Test Note: This procedure segment is performed in Step 11 of the Production Test Procedure on page 77. The suggested test procedure that follows uses the parameters in Table D-2. . Table D-2: Test Settings — LTE Transmission Path Band # Band ID Tx Channel a 2100 MHz B1 34 18300 1900 MHz B2 43 18900 1800 MHz B3 44 19575 1700 MHz B4 42 20175 850 MHz B5 45 20525 2600 MHz B7 35 21100 900 MHz B8 47 21625 1800 MHz B9 48 TBD 700 MHz B12 50 23095 700 MHz B13 36 23230 850 MHz B18 54 23925 850 MHz B19 55 24075 800 MHz B20 56 24300 850 MHz B26 62 26865 700 MHz B28 64 27435 2300 MHz B30 66 27710 2500 MHz B41 76 40620 3500 MHz B42 TBD TBD 3700 MHz B43 TBD TBD 3600 MHz B48b TBD TBD 1700 MHz B66 TBD TBD a. Channel values shown are at the center of the corresponding bands. b. B48 support pending future release Rev 5 Jul.17 80 41110788 Testing To test the DUT’s transmitter path: Note: This procedure describes steps using the "Power Meter: Gigatronics 8651A” (with Option 12 and Power Sensor 80701A). 1. Set up the power meter: a. Make sure the meter has been given sufficient time to warm up, if necessary, to enable it to take accurate measurements. b. Zero-calibrate the meter. c. Enable MAP mode. 2. Prepare the DUT using the following AT commands: a. AT!ENTERCND=”” (Unlock extended AT command set.) b. AT!DAFTMACT (Enter test mode.) c. AT!DASBAND= (Set frequency band (e.g. 34 for LTE B1).) · See Table D-2 on page 80 for appropriate values (Set Rx bandwidth to 10 MHz.) d. AT!DALSRXBW=3 (Set Tx bandwidth to 10 MHz.) e. AT!DALSTXBW=3 (Set modem channel (e.g. 18300 for f. AT!DASCHAN= LTE B1).) · See Table D-2 on page 80 for appropriate values g. AT!DALSTXMOD=0 (Set Tx modulation type to QPSK.) h. AT!DALSWAVEFORM=1,12,0,19 (Set the Tx waveform characteristics.) i. AT!DALSNSVAL=1 (Set the LTE NS (Net Sig) value.) j. AT!DASTXON (Turn on the transmit path.) k. AT!DALSTXPWR=1, 10 l. (Set the power level.)Take the measurement. Repeat steps k–k with different Tx power levels if desired. m. AT!DALSTXPWR=0, 0 n. AT!DASTXOFF (Disable the transmitter output.) (Turn off the transmitter.) 3. Test limits—Run ten or more good DUTs through this test procedure to obtain a nominal output power value. · Apply a tolerance of 5 to 6 dB to each measurement (assuming a good setup design). · Monitor these limits during mass-production ramp-up to determine if further adjustments are needed. Note: The module has a nominal output power of +23 dBm 1 dB in LTE mode. However, the value measured by the power meter is significantly influenced (beyond the stated 1 dB output power tolerance) by the test setup (host RF cabling loss, antenna efficiency and pattern, test antenna efficiency and pattern, and choice of shield box). Rev 5 Jul.17 81 41110788 Product Technical Specification Note: When doing the same test over the air in an RF chamber, values are likely to be significantly lower. UMTS (WCDMA) RF Receive Path Test Note: This procedure segment is performed in Step 12 of Production Test Procedure on page 77. The suggested test procedure that follows uses the parameters in Table D-3. Table D-3: Test Settings — UMTS Receive Path Band # Frequency a (MHz) Band ID Rx Channel b 2100 MHz Band 1 2141.20 9 9750 1900 MHz Band 2 1961.20 15c 9400 1800 MHz Band 3 1843.70 25 1112 1700 MHz Band 4 2133.20 28 1412 850 MHz Band 5 882.60 22 4182 800 MHz Band 6 881.20 TBD TBD 900 MHz Band 8 948.60 29 2787 1700 MHz Band 9 1863.60 31 8837 800 MHz Band 19 883.70 TBD TBD a. Receive frequencies shown are 1.2 MHz offset from center b. Channel values shown are at the center of the corresponding bands. c. Either 15 (WCDMA1900A) or 16 (WCDMA1900B) may be used for testing. Rev 5 Jul.17 82 41110788 Testing To test the DUT’s receive path: Note: This procedure describes steps using the Agilent 8648C signal generator—the Rohde & Schwarz SML03 is shown for reference only. 1. Set up the signal generator: a. Set the amplitude to: · -80 dBm b. Set the frequency for the band being tested. See Table D-3 on page 82 for frequency values. 2. Set up the DUT: a. AT!ENTERCND=”” (Unlock extended AT command set.) b. AT!DAFTMACT (Put modem into factory test mode.) c. AT!DASBAND= (Set frequency band.) · See Table D-3 on page 82 for values d. AT!DASCHAN= (Set modem channel) · See Table D-3 on page 82 for values e. AT!DASLNAGAIN=0 (Set the LNA to maximum gain.) f. AT!DAWGAVGAGC=9400,0 (For PCS1900, channel 9400 as an example.) The returned value is the RSSI in dBm. 3. Test limits—Run ten or more good DUTs through this test procedure to obtain a nominal received power value. · Apply a tolerance of 5 to 6 dB to each measurement (assuming a good setup design). · Make sure the measurement is made at a high enough level that it is not influenced by DUT-generated and ambient noise. · The Signal Generator power level can be adjusted and new limits found if the radiated test needs greater signal strength. · Monitor these limits during mass-production ramp-up to determine if further adjustments are needed. Note: The value measured from the DUT is significantly influenced by the test setup and DUT design (host RF cabling loss, antenna efficiency and pattern, test antenna efficiency and pattern, and choice of shield box). Rev 5 Jul.17 83 41110788 Product Technical Specification 4. Test diversity paths: a. Set up the signal generator as in Step 1. Note: Setup of the DUT is the same as in Step 2, except for a change to AT!DAWGAVGAGC and the addition of AT!DAWSSCHAIN. b. Set up the DUT: i. AT!ENTERCND=”” (Unlock extended AT command set.) ii. AT!DAFTMACT (Put modem into factory test mode.) iii. AT!DASBAND= (Set frequency band.) See Table D-3 on page 82 for values iv. AT!DAWSSCHAIN=1 (Enable the secondary chain.) v. AT!DASCHAN= (Set modem channel) See Table D-3 on page 82 for values vi. AT!DASLNAGAIN=0 (Set the LNA to maximum gain.) vii. AT!DAWGAVGAGC=9400,0,1 (‘1’ indicates the diversity path is used.) c. Test the limits as in Step 3. LTE RF Receive Path Test Note: This procedure segment is performed in Step 12 of the Production Test Procedure on page 77. The suggested test procedure that follows uses the parameters in Table D-4. Table D-4: Test Settings — LTE Receive Path Rev 5 Jul.17 Band # Frequency a (MHz) Band ID Rx Channel b 2100 MHz B1 2142.00 34 18300 1900 MHz B2 1962.00 43 18900 1800 MHz B3 1844.50 44 19575 1700 MHz B4 2134.50 42 20175 850 MHz B5 883.50 45 20525 2600 MHz B7 2657.00 35 21100 900 MHz B8 944.50 47 21625 1800 MHz B9 1864.40 TBD TBD 700 MHz B12 739.50 50 23095 700 MHz B13 753.00 36 23230 850 MHz B18 869.50 54 23925 850 MHz B19 884.50 55 24075 800 MHz B20 808.00 56 24300 850 MHz B26 878.50 62 26865 84 41110788 Testing Table D-4: Test Settings — LTE Receive Path (Continued) Band # Frequency a (MHz) Band ID Rx Channel b 700 MHz B28 782.50 64 27435 700 MHz B29 724.50 TBD TBD 2300 MHz B30 2357.00 66 27710 1500 MHz B32 1476.00 TBD TBD 2500 MHz B41 2595.00 76 40620 3500 MHz B42 3502.00 TBD TBD 3700 MHz B43 3702.00 TBD TBD 5200 MHz B46 5539.5 TBD TBD 3600 MHz B48c 3627.00 TBD TBD 1700 MHz B66 2157.00 TBD TBD a. Receive frequencies shown are 2 MHz offset from center b. Channel values shown are at the center of the corresponding bands. c. B48 support pending future release To test the DUT’s receive path (or diversity path, while connected to the diversity antenna): Note: This procedure describes steps using the Agilent 8648C signal generator—the Rohde & Schwarz SML03 is shown for reference only. 1. Set up the signal generator: a. Set the amplitude to -70 dBm b. Set the frequency for the band being tested. See Table D-4 for frequency values. 2. Set up the DUT: a. AT!ENTERCND=”” (Unlock extended AT command set.) b. AT!DAFTMACT (Put modem into factory test mode.) c. AT!DASBAND= (Set frequency band.) · See Table D-4 for values Rev 5 Jul.17 85 41110788 Product Technical Specification d. AT!DALSRXBW=2 (Set Rx LTE bandwidth to 5MHz.) e. AT!DALSTXBW=2 (Set Tx LTE bandwidth to 5MHz.) f. AT!DASCHAN= (Set modem channel) · See Table D-4 for values g. AT!DALGAVGAGC=,0 (Get averaged Rx AGC) · See Table D-4 for values 3. Test limits—Run ten or more good DUTs through this test procedure to obtain a nominal received power value. · Apply a tolerance of 5 to 6 dB to each measurement (assuming a good setup design). · Make sure the measurement is made at a high enough level that it is not influenced by DUT-generated and ambient noise. · The Signal Generator power level can be adjusted and new limits found if the radiated test needs greater signal strength. · Monitor these limits during mass-production ramp-up to determine if further adjustments are needed. Note: The value measured from the DUT is significantly influenced by the test setup and DUT design (host RF cabling loss, antenna efficiency and pattern, test antenna efficiency and pattern, and choice of shield box). GNSS RF Receive Path Test The GNSS receive path uses either the dedicated GNSS connector or the shared Diversity/MIMO/GNSS connector. To test the GNSS receive path: 1. Inject a carrier signal at -110dBm, frequency 1575.52 MHz into the GNSS Rx path at the connector. (Note that this frequency is 100 kHz higher than the actual GPS L1 center frequency.) 2. Test the signal carrier-to-noise level at the GNSS receiver: a. AT!ENTERCND=”” (Unlock extended AT command set.) b. AT!DAFTMACT (Put modem into factory test mode.) c. AT!DACGPSTESTMODE=1 (Start CGPS diagnostic task.) d. AT!DACGPSSTANDALONE=1 (Enter standalone RF mode.) e. AT!DACGPSMASKON (Enable log mask.) f. AT!DACGPSCTON (Return signal-to-noise and frequency measurements.) g. Repeat AT!DACGPSCTON five to ten times to ensure the measurements are repeatable and stable. 3. Leave the RF connection to the embedded module intact, and turn off the signal generator. 4. Take several more !DACGPSCTON readings. This will demonstrate a 'bad' signal in order to set limits for testing, if needed. This frequency offset should fall outside of the guidelines in the note below, which indicates that the CtoN result is invalid. Rev 5 Jul.17 86 41110788 Testing 5. (Optional) Turn the signal generator on again, and reduce the level to 120dBm. Take more !DACGPSCTON readings and use these as a reference for what a marginal/poor signal would be. Note: The response to AT!DACGPSCTON for a good connection should show CtoN within 58 +/- 5dB and Freq (frequency offset) within 100000 Hz +/- 5000 Hz . Quality Assurance Testing Note: QA is an ongoing process based on random samples from a finished batch of devices. The quality assurance tests that you perform on your finished products should be designed to verify the performance and quality of your devices. The following are some testing suggestions that can confirm that the antenna is interfaced properly, and that the RF module is calibrated and performs to specifications: • Module registration on cellular networks • Power consumption • Originate and terminate data and voice (if applicable) calls • Cell hand-off • Transmitter and receiver tests • FER (Frame Error Rate) as an indicator of receiver sensitivity/performance • Channel and average power measurements to verify that the device is transmitting within product specifications • RF sensitivity tests • RF sensitivity testing—BER/BLER for different bands and modes • Transmitter and receiver tests (based on relevant sections of the 3GPP TS51010 and 3GPP 34121 documents) Suggested Testing Equipment To perform production and post-production tests, you will require appropriate testing equipment. A test computer can be used to coordinate testing between the integrated module (on the development kit or host) and the measurement equipment, usually with GPIB connections. The suggested setup includes a power meter to test RF output power and a signal generator to evaluate the receiver. Testing Assistance Provided by Sierra Wireless Extended AT commands have been implemented to assist with performing FTA GCF tests and portions of CE Mark tests requiring radio module access. These are documented in the [2] AirPrime EM75xx AT Command Reference (forthcoming). Sierra Wireless offers optional professional services based assistance to OEMs with regulatory approvals. Rev 5 Jul.17 87 41110788 Product Technical Specification IOT/Operator Testing Interoperability and Operator/Carrier testing of the finished system is the responsibility of the OEM. The test process will be determined with the chosen network operator(s) and will be dependent upon your business relationship with them, as well as the product's application and sales channel strategy. Sierra Wireless offers assistance to OEMs with the testing process, if required. Extended AT Commands for Testing Sierra Wireless provides the [2] AirPrime EM75xx AT Command Reference (forthcoming), which describes proprietary AT commands that may help in hardware integration design and testing (these commands are NOT intended for use by end users). Some commands from this document that may be useful for hardware integration are listed in Table D-5 on page 88. Table D-5: Extended AT Commands Command Description Password commands !ENTERCND Enable access to password-protected commands !SETCND Set AT command password Modem reset and status commands !RESET Reset the modem !GSTATUS Return the operation status of the modem (mode, band, channel, and so on) Diagnostic commands !BAND Select a set of frequency bands or reports current selection Test commands Rev 5 Jul.17 !DAFTMACT Put the modem into FTM (Factory Test Mode) !DAFTMDEACT Put the modem into online mode !DALGAVGAGC Return averaged Rx AGC value (LTE) !DALGRXAGC Return Rx AGC value (LTE) !DALGTXAGC Return Tx AGC value and transmitter parameters (LTE) !DAOFFLINE Place modem offline !DASBAND Set the frequency band (UMTS) !DASCHAN Set the modem channel (frequency) (UMTS) !DASLNAGAIN Set the LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) gain state 88 41110788 Testing Table D-5: Extended AT Commands Command Rev 5 Jul.17 Description !DASPDM Set the PDM (Pulse Duration Modulation) value !DASTXOFF Turn off the Tx PA (Power Amplifier) !DASTXON Turn on the Tx PA (Power Amplifier) !DAWGAVGAGC Return averaged RX AGC value (WCDMA) !DAWGRXAGC Return the Rx AGC (Automatic Gain Control) value (UMTS) !DAWINFO Return WCDMA mode RF information !DAWSCONFIGRX Set the UMTS receiver to factory calibration settings !DAWSPARANGE Set the PA range state machine (UMTS) !DAWSCHAINTCM Place receive chain in test call mode (WCDMA) !DAWSSCHAIN Enable secondary receive chain (WCDMA) !DAWSTXCW Set the waveform used by the transmitter (UMTS) !DAWSTXPWR Set desired Tx power level (WCDMA) 89 41110788 E E: Packaging Sierra Wireless AirPrime Embedded Modules are shipped in sealed boxes. The standard packaging (see Figure E-1), contains a single tray with a capacity of 100 modules. (Note that some SKUs may have custom packaging—contact Sierra Wireless for SKU-specific details.) In the standard packaging, Embedded Modules are inserted, system connector first, into the bottom portion (T1) of a two-part tray. all facing the same direction. This allows the top edge of each Embedded Module to contact the top of the triangular features in the top portion (T2) of the tray (see Detail A). The top and bottom portions of the tray snap together at the four connection points. Triangular recesses hold top edges of modules System connector Tray connection points Detail A See Detail A Figure E-1: Device Placement in Module Tray Rev 5 Jul.17 41110788 90 Packaging The tray cover is secured to the tray base with ESD-safe tape (EP1) at the locations indicated. The tray is placed in a manufacturing box(B1), sealed with a security tape (P1), a manufacturing label (L3) is placed on the bottom-right corner, above the security tape, and if required a label (L4) is applied beside the manufacturing label. (See Figure E-2.) If required (SKU-specific) Figure E-2: Shipping Package Rev 5 Jul.17 91 41110788 F F: References This guide deals specifically with hardware integration issues that are unique to AirPrime embedded modules. Sierra Wireless Documents The Sierra Wireless documents listed below are available from www.sierrawireless.com. For additional documents describing embedded module design, usage, and integration issues, contact your Sierra Wireless account representative. Command Documents [1] AT Command Set for User Equipment (UE) (Release 6) (Doc# 3GPP TS 27.007) [2] AirPrime EM75xx AT Command Reference (forthcoming) Other Sierra Documents [3] M.2 Dev Kit Welcome Letter (Doc# 2400323) [4] AirCard/AirPrime USB Driver Developer’s Guide (Doc# 2130634) Industry/Other Documents The following non-Sierra Wireless references are not included in your documentation package: [5] FCC Regulations - Part 15 - Radio Frequency Devices [6] IEC-61000-4-2 level 3 (Electrostatic Discharge Immunity Test) [7] Mobile Station (MS) Conformance Specification; Part 4: Subscriber Interface Module (Doc# 3GPP TS 11.10-4) [8] PCI Express NGFF (M.2) Electromechanical Specification Revision 1.0 [9] Universal Serial Bus Specification, Rev 2.0 [10] Universal Serial Bus Specification, Rev 3.0 [11] JESD22-A114-B [12] JESD22-C101 [13]MIPI Alliance Specification for RF Front-End Control Interface Rev 5 Jul.17 41110788 92 G G: Acronyms Table G-1: Acronyms and Definitions Acronym or term Definition 3GPP 3rd Generation Partnership Project 8PSK Octagonal Phase Shift Keying AGC Automatic Gain Control A-GPS Assisted GPS API Application Programming Interface BeiDou BeiDou Navigation Satellite System A Chinese system that uses a series of satellites in geostationary and middle earth orbits to provide navigational data. BER Bit Error Rate—A measure of receive sensitivity BLER Block Error Rate bluetooth Wireless protocol for data exchange over short distances CQI Channel Quality Indication COM Communication port CS Circuit-switched CSG Closed Subscriber Group CW Continuous waveform dB Decibel = 10 x log10 (P1/P2) P1 is calculated power; P2 is reference power Decibel = 20 x log10 (V1/V2) V1 is calculated voltage, V2 is reference voltage dBm A logarithmic (base 10) measure of relative power (dB for decibels); relative to milliwatts (m). A dBm value will be 30 units (1000 times) larger (less negative) than a dBW value, because of the difference in scale (milliwatts vs. watts). DC-HSPA+ Dual Carrier HSPA+ DCS Digital Cellular System A cellular communication infrastructure that uses the 1.8 GHz radio spectrum. DL Downlink (network to mobile) DRX Discontinuous Reception DSM Distributed Shared Memory DUT Device Under Test eICIC Enhanced Inter-Cell Interference Coordination Rev 5 Jul.17 41110788 93 Product Technical Specification Table G-1: Acronyms and Definitions (Continued) Acronym or term Rev 5 Jul.17 Definition EIRP Effective (or Equivalent) Isotropic Radiated Power EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMI Electromagnetic Interference ERP Effective Radiated Power ESD Electrostatic Discharge FCC Federal Communications Commission 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. FDD Frequency Division Duplexing FDMA Frequency Division Multiple Access feICIC Further Enhanced Inter-Cell Interference Coordination FER Frame Error Rate—A measure of receive sensitivity. firmware 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. FOTA Firmware Over The Air—Technology used to download firmware upgrades directly from the service provider, over the air. FOV Field Of View FSN Factory Serial Number—A unique serial number assigned to the mini card during manufacturing. Galileo A European system that uses a series of satellites in middle earth orbit to provide navigational data. GCF Global Certification Forum GLONASS Global Navigation Satellite System—A Russian system that uses a series of 24 satellites in middle circular orbit to provide navigational data. GMSK Gaussian Minimum Shift Keying modulation GNSS Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, and Galileo) GPS Global Positioning System An American system that uses a series of 24 satellites in middle circular orbit to provide navigational data. Host The device into which an embedded module is integrated HSDPA High Speed Downlink Packet Access HSPA+ Enhanced HSPA, as defined in 3GPP Release 7 and beyond 94 41110788 Acronyms Table G-1: Acronyms and Definitions (Continued) Acronym or term Rev 5 Jul.17 Definition HSUPA High Speed Uplink Packet Access Hz Hertz = 1 cycle/second IC Industry Canada IF Intermediate Frequency IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identity IMS IP Multimedia Subsystem—Architectural framework for delivering IP multimedia services. inrush current Peak current drawn when a device is connected or powered on inter-RAT Radio Access Technology IOT Interoperability Testing IS Interim Standard. After receiving industry consensus, the TIA forwards the standard to ANSI for approval. ISIM IMS Subscriber Identity Module (Also referred to as a SIM card) LED Light Emitting Diode. A semiconductor diode that emits visible or infrared light. LHCP Left-Hand Circular Polarized LNA Low Noise Amplifier LPM Low Power Mode LPT Line Print Terminal LTE Long Term Evolution—a high-performance air interface for cellular mobile communication systems. MCS Modulation and Coding Scheme MHz Megahertz = 10e6 Hz MIMO Multiple Input Multiple Output—wireless antenna technology that uses multiple antennas at both transmitter and receiver side. This improves performance. NAS / AS Network Access Server NC No Connect NIC Network Interface Card NLIC Non-Linear Interference Cancellation NMEA National Marine Electronics Association OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer—a company that manufactures a product and sells it to a reseller. 95 41110788 Product Technical Specification Table G-1: Acronyms and Definitions (Continued) Acronym or term Rev 5 Jul.17 Definition OFDMA Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access OMA DM Open Mobile Alliance Device Management—A device management protocol. OTA ‘Over the air’ (or radiated through the antenna) PA Power Amplifier packet A short, fixed-length block of data, including a header, that is transmitted as a unit in a communications network. PCB Printed Circuit Board PCC Primary Component Carrier PCS Personal Communication System A cellular communication infrastructure that uses the 1.9 GHz radio spectrum. PDN Packet Data Network PMI Pre-coding Matrix Index PSS Primary synchronisation signal PST Product Support Tools PTCRB PCS Type Certification Review Board QAM Quadrature Amplitude Modulation. This form of modulation uses amplitude, frequency, and phase to transfer data on the carrier wave. QCI QoS Class Identifier QMI Qualcomm MSM/Modem Interface QOS Quality of Service QPSK Quadrature Phase-Shift Keying QPST Qualcomm Product Support Tools QZSS Quasi-Zenith Satellite System—Japanese system for satellite-based augmentation of GPS. RAT Radio Access Technology RF Radio Frequency RI Ring Indicator roaming A cellular subscriber is in an area where service is obtained from a cellular service provider that is not the subscriber’s provider. RSE Radiated Spurious Emissions RSSI Received Signal Strength Indication 96 41110788 Acronyms Table G-1: Acronyms and Definitions (Continued) Acronym or term Rev 5 Jul.17 Definition SCC Secondary Component Carrier SDK Software Development Kit SED Smart Error Detection Sensitivity (Audio) Measure of lowest power signal that the receiver can measure. Sensitivity (RF) Measure of lowest power signal at the receiver input that can provide a prescribed BER/BLER/SNR value at the receiver output. SG An LTE signaling interface for SMS (“SMS over SGs”) SIB System Information Block SIM Subscriber Identity Module. Also referred to as USIM or UICC. SIMO Single Input Multiple Output—smart antenna technology that uses a single antenna at the transmitter side and multiple antennas at the receiver side. This improves performance and security. SISO Single Input Single Output—antenna technology that uses a single antenna at both the transmitter side and the receiver side. SKU 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. SMS Short Message Service. 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). S/N Signal-to-noise (ratio) SNR Signal-to-Noise Ratio SOF Start of Frame—A USB function. SSS Secondary synchronisation signal. SUPL Secure User Plane Location TDD Time Division Duplexing TD-SCDMA Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access TIA/EIA Telecommunications Industry Association / Electronics 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. TIS Total Isotropic Sensitivity TRP Total Radiated Power 97 41110788 Product Technical Specification Table G-1: Acronyms and Definitions (Continued) Acronym or term Rev 5 Jul.17 Definition UDK Universal Development Kit (for PCI Express Mini Cards) UE User Equipment UICC Universal Integrated Circuit Card (Also referred to as a SIM card.) UL Uplink (mobile to network) UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications System USB Universal Serial Bus USIM Universal Subscriber Identity Module (UMTS) VCC Supply voltage VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio WAN Wide Area Network WCDMA Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (also referred to as UMTS) WLAN Wireless Local Area Network ZIF Zero Intermediate Frequency ZUC ZUC stream cypher 98 41110788 Index Numerics capacitors with SIM, 30 with XIM_DATA / XIM_CLK, 30 carrier/operator testing, 88 cell selection, 13 certification tests, 75 checklist, design, 72 communications, host to modem design checklist, 73 conducted Tx power tolerances, 44 connection grounding, 37 connectors, required host-module, 14 control interface, 31 CQI, 13 3D gain, average gain 3D average (GNSS), 70 3GPP compliance LTE, 16 UMTS, 16 A acceptance tests, 74 accessories, 14 accuracy (GNSS), 45 acquisition time (GNSS), 45 acronyms and definitions, 93– 98 A-GNSS, 14 A-GPS, 13 antenna connection considerations, 35 connectors, 17 control, 17, 34 custom, design, 36 diversity antenna, disabling, 36 GNSS, specifications, recommended, 68, 70 limit, matching coaxial connections, 35 location, considerations, 36 matching, considerations, 36 maximum cable loss, 35 routing, 36 specification, 68– 71 specifications, recommended, 68 testing, 70 antennas design checklist, 72 API, 54 application interface features, 12 approvals, regulatory and industry, 60 AT commands, 88 averaged call mode DC power consumption, 47 averaged standby DC power consumption, 46 D DC power consumption averaged call mode, 47 averaged standby, 46 desense. See RF design checklist antennas, 72 component placement, 72 EMI/ESD, 72 host/modem communications, 73 power, 72 thermal, 73 USB3, 72 detach procedure, 13 dimensioned view, 56 dimensions, 55, 56 diversity antenna disabling, 36 drop specifications, 55 dynamic power control, 17 E EDGE connector, required, 14 electrical specifications, 17 electrostatic discharge specifications, 55 electrostatic discharge. See ESD envelope correlation coefficient, 69 environmental specifications, 55– 57 ESD design checklist, 72 protection requirements, 57 ESD specifications, 55 expanded RF block diagram, 19, 20 B bands supported, RF summary, 11 LTE, 40, 42, 78, 80, 82, 84 bearers, dedicated, 13 BER (Bit Error Rate), 39 bit error rate (BER) measure of sensitivity, 39 block diagram expanded RF, 19, 20 system, 18 bottom view, 56 F C field of view, 70 filtering, RF desense, 38 form factor, 55 FOV, 70 free space average gain, 70 cable loss antenna, maximum, 35 Rev 5 Jul.17 99 41110788 Product Technical Specification LTE frequencies supported, 39 frequency band support LTE, 40, 42, 78, 80, 82, 84 Full_Card_Power_Off#, 33 3GPP compliance, 16 bandwidth support, 41 features, 13 frequency band support, 40, 42, 78, 80, 82, 84 G M gain GNSS, 70 maximum, 61, 69 mean effective, 69 mean effective imbalance, 69 GNSS antenna specifications, recommended, 68, 70 GPS features supported, 13 specifications, 45 GPS_DISABLE#, 17, 31, 32 ground specifications, 26 grounding connection considerations, 37 mean effective gain, 69 mean effective gain imbalance, 69 mechanical specifications, 55– 57 MIB, 13 modem features, 12 module power states, 48– 50 N NAS/AS security, 13 noise leakage, minimizing, 37 RF interference, power supply, 52 H O host interface pin assignments, 20 humidity specifications, 55 OEM assistance with testing, 88 labeling, 57 operator/carrier testing, 88 ordering information, 14 I I/O rise time requirements, 30 impedance module–antenna, 36 SIM, 30 industry approvals, 60 integration requirements, 15 interface control interface, 31 feature summary, 12 host, pin assignments, 20 QMI, 54 SIM, 28 software, 54 USB, 26, 27 interference device generated, 38 host-generated, 38 power supply noise, 52 wireless devices, 37 Interoperability testing, 88 intra-LTE mobility, 13 IOT testing, 88 iRAT, 13 isolation, 69, 70 P packaging, 90 paging procedures, 13 PCB multi-layer, shielding for RF desense, 38 PCIe detect, timing, 52 interface, description, 27 PDN connections, multiple, 13 pin assignments, host interface, 20 PMI, 13 polarization, 70 position location, 13 power design checklist, 72 handling, 69 power-up timing, 50 ramp-up timing, 50 state machines, 49 states, module, 48– 50 supply, RF interference, 52 supply, ripple limit, 52 power consumption, DC averaged call mode, 47 averaged standby, 46 power off signal, 17 power specifications, 26 power tolerances, conducted Tx, 44 Product Support Tool, QUALCOMM (QPST), 54 L labeling, 57 LED example, 34 LED output, 17, 31, 33 Rev 5 Jul.17 100 41110788 Index sensitivity conducted, RF parameter, 43, 44 defined, 39 radiated measurement, overview, 39 testing, overview, 39 shielding module, compliance, 35 reducing RF desense, 38 shock specifications, 55 SIB, 13 signals, 31 Full_Card_Power_Off#, 33 RESET#, 33 WWAN_LED#, 33 SIM capacitor recommendations, 30 card contacts, 29 clock rate, 30 connector, required, 14 electrical specifications, 30 impedance, connectors, 30 interface, 28 interface diagram, 29 operation, 30 SIM Detect, 17 Smart Error Detection detecting module reset, 53 SMS features, 13 Snow 3G/AES security, 13 software interface, 54 specifications electrical, 17 environmental specifications, 55– 57 GPS, 45 mechanical, 55– 57 RF, 35–?? SSS, 13 standalone mode, GPS/GLONASS, 13 standby DC power consumption, averaged, 46 state machines, 49 support testing assistance by Sierra Wireless, 87 tools, 54 system acquisition, 13 system block diagram, 18 production tests, 76 PSS, 13 Q QMI interface, 54 QPST (QUALCOMM Product Support Tool), 54 QUALCOMM Product Support Tool (QPST), 54 quality assurance tests, 87 QXDM support, 54 R radiated efficiency, total, 68 radiated sensitivity measurement, 39 radiated spurious emissions, 38 radiation patterns, 69 references, 92 regulatory approvals, 60 regulatory information, ??– 63 FCC, 61 limitation of liability, 60 safety and hazards, 60 reset timing, 50 RESET#, 17, 33 resistors, external pull-up, 30 RF antenna cable loss, maximum, 35 antenna connection, considerations, 35 connectors, required, 14 desense device-generated, 38 harmonic energy, filtering, 38 mitigation suggestions, 38 shielding suggestions, 38 interference other devices, 38 power supply, 52 wireless devices, 37 RF bands supported summary, 11 LTE, 40, 42, 78, 80, 82, 84 RF block diagram, expanded, 19, 20 RF specifications, 35–?? RI, 13 RSE, 38 Rx sensitivity conducted, 43, 44 T temperature specifications, 55 temperature, module. See thermal S sales ordering, 14 SAR backoff, 53 SDKs available, 54 SED see Smart Error Detection See also GPS_DISABLE#, 32 See also W_DISABLE#, 32 Rev 5 Jul.17 101 41110788 Product Technical Specification Z testing overview, 74 acceptance tests, 74 assistance provided by Sierra Wireless, 87 certification tests, 75 equipment, suggested, 87 interoperability and operator/carrier testing, 88 manual functional test, suggested, 76 production tests, 76 quality assurance tests, 87 RF receive path, LTE, 84 RF receive path, UMTS, 82 RF transmission path, LTE, 80 RF transmission path, UMTS, 78 suggestions, 74– 89 thermal considerations, 58– 59 design checklist, 73 dissipation, factors affecting, 58 dissipation, suggestions, 59 testing, module, 59 timing PCIe detect, 52 power ramp-up, 50 power-up, 50 reset, 50 USB enumeration, 50 top view, 56 tracking session automatic, 13 standalone, 13 Tx power tolerances, conducted, 44 ZIF (Zero Intermediate Frequency), 37 U UMTS 3GPP compliance, 16 USB drivers, user-developed, 27 high / full speed throughput performance, 27 interface, 26, 27 USB enumeration timing, 50 USB3 design checklist, 72 V vibration specifications, 55 VSWR, 68, 70 W W_DISABLE#, 17, 31, 32 WAKE_ON_WAN#, 17 Wireless Disable, 31 Wireless Disable (GNSS), 32 Wireless Disable (Main RF), 32 WWAN_LED#, 31, 33 Rev 5 Jul.17 102 41110788