Sierra Wireless AirPrime EM7511, Hardware Integration Manual

Page 1: ...AirPrime EM7511 Hardware Integration Guide 41112332 Rev 1 Proprietary and Confidential Contents subject to change...

Page 2: ...ft 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 o...

Page 3: ...a 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 Incorporate...

Page 4: ...and Sensitivity 11 Interference From Other Wireless Devices 11 Host generated RF Interference 11 Device generated RF Interference 12 Methods to Mitigate Decreased Rx Performance 12 Radiated Spurious E...

Page 5: ...ure that suitable antennas are used Required Connectors Table 1 1 describes the connectors used to integrate the EM7511 Embedded Module into your host device Table 1 1 Required Host Module Connectors...

Page 6: ...active Default state Occurs when VCC is first applied Full_Card_Power_Off is deasserted pulled high and W_DISABLE is deasserted Module is capable of placing receiving calls or establishing data conne...

Page 7: ...signal pulled low or left floating Module draws minimal current Disconnected Host power source is disconnected from the module and all voltages associated with the module are at 0 V Table 2 1 Module...

Page 8: ...55 MHz B5 824 849 MHz 869 894 MHz B7 2500 2570 MHz 2620 2690 MHz B8 880 915 MHz 925 960 MHz B9 1749 9 1784 9 MHz 1844 9 1879 9 MHz B12 699 716 MHz 729 746 MHz B13 777 787 MHz 746 756 MHz B14 788 798 M...

Page 9: ...the modem will not sustain permanent damage Shielding The module is fully shielded to protect against EMI and must not be removed Table 3 2 WCDMA Frequency Band Support Banda Frequency Tx Frequency Rx...

Page 10: ...as Antenna location may affect RF performance Although the module is shielded to prevent interference in most applications the placement of the antenna is still very important if the host device is in...

Page 11: ...ZIF Zero Intermediate Frequency technologies When performing EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility tests there are no IF Intermediate Frequency components from the module to consider Interference From Oth...

Page 12: ...ce The module itself is well shielded to avoid external interference However the antenna cannot be shielded for obvious reasons In most instances it is necessary to employ shielding on the components...

Page 13: ...nt of any receiver performance desensitization due to self generated noise in the host device over the air OTA or radiated testing is required This testing can be performed by Sierra Wireless or you c...

Page 14: ...on 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 t...

Page 15: ...s may use the EM7511 module in their final products without additional FCC IC Industry Canada certification if they meet the following conditions Otherwise additional FCC IC approvals must be obtained...

Page 16: ...antennas for mobile and portable stations in this band Fixed stations may use antennas with higher gain in Band 30 due to relaxed EIRP limits EM7511 modules used as fixed subscriber stations in Canada...

Page 17: ...n number 5 A user manual with the end product must clearly indicate the operating requirements and conditions that must be observed to ensure compliance with current FCC IC RF exposure guidelines The...

Page 18: ...ference 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 se...

Page 19: ...anese system for satellite based augmentation of GPS RF Radio Frequency RSE Radiated Spurious Emissions Sensitivity RF Measure of lowest power signal at the receiver input that can provide a prescribe...