Sierra Wireless AirPrime EM7565, Hardware Integration Manual

Page 1: ...AirPrime EM7565 Hardware Integration Guide 41111980 Rev 1 Proprietary and Confidential Contents subject to change ...

Page 2: ... 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 Wi...

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Page 4: ...ce and Sensitivity 11 Interference From Other Wireless Devices 11 Host generated RF Interference 12 Device generated RF Interference 12 Methods to Mitigate Decreased Rx Performance 12 Radiated Spurious Emissions RSE 12 Radiated Sensitivity Measurement 13 Regulatory Compliance and Industry Certifications 14 Important Notice 14 Safety and Hazards 14 Important Compliance Information for United States...

Page 5: ...ng ensure that suitable antennas are used Required Connectors Table 1 1 describes the connectors used to integrate the EM7565 Embedded Module into your host device Table 1 1 Required Host Module Connectors 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 ...

Page 6: ...dule is 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 connections on the wireless network Current consumption is affected by several factors including Radio band being used Transmit power Receive gain settings Data rate Low power Airplane mode Module i...

Page 7: ...wer_Off 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 Power States Continued State Details Host is powered USB interface active RF enabled ...

Page 8: ...110 2155 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 B18 815 830 MHz 860 875 MHz B19 830 845 MHz 875 890 MHz B20 832 862 MHz 791 821 MHz B26 814 849 MHz 859 894 MHz B28 703 748 MHz 758 803 MHz B29 n a 717 728 MHz B30 2305 2315 MHz 2350 2360 MHz B32 n a 1452 14...

Page 9: ...a connection is shorted or open the modem will not sustain permanent damage Table 3 2 WCDMA Frequency Band Support Banda Frequency Tx Frequency Rx Band 1 1920 1980 MHz 2110 2170 MHz Band 2 1850 1910 MHz 1930 1990 MHz Band 3 1710 1785 MHz 1805 1880 MHz Band 4 1710 1755 MHz 2110 2155 MHz Band 5 824 849 MHz 869 894 MHz Band 6 830 840 MHz 875 885 MHz Band 8 880 915 MHz 925 960 MHz Band 9 1749 9 1784 9...

Page 10: ...DMA modules will be installed in the same platform you may want to develop separate antennas for maximum performance Determining the Antenna s Location When deciding where to put the antennas 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 insufficientl...

Page 11: ... addressed through a combination of mitigation techniques Methods to Mitigate Decreased Rx Performance on page 12 and radiated sensitivity measurement Radiated Sensitivity Measurement on page 13 Note The EM7565 is based on ZIF Zero Intermediate Frequency technologies When performing EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility tests there are no IF Intermediate Frequency components from the module to conside...

Page 12: ...nce Put the antenna as far as possible from sources of interference The drawback is that the module may be less convenient to use Shield the host device 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 of the host device such as the main processor and ...

Page 13: ...es that contribute to a reduction in Rx performance To determine the extent 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 can use your own OTA test chamber for in house testing ...

Page 14: ...ice Because of the nature of wireless communications transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed Data may be delayed corrupted i e have errors or be totally lost Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such as the Sierra Wireless module are used in a normal manner with a well constructed network the Sierra Wireless module should not be used in si...

Page 15: ...egrators may use the EM7565 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 1 At least 20 cm separation distance between the antenna and the user s body must be maintained at all times 2 To comply with FCC IC regulations limiting both maximum RF output power and human...

Page 16: ...d portable stations in this band Fixed stations may use antennas with higher gain in Band 30 due to relaxed EIRP limits EM7565 modules used as fixed subscriber stations in Canada or fixed customer premises equipment CPE stations in the United States may have an antenna gain up to 10 dBi in Band 30 however the use of outdoor antennas or outdoor station installations are prohibited except if profess...

Page 17: ...cation 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 end product with an embedded EM7565 module may also need to pass the FCC Part 15 unintentional emission testing requirements and be properly authorized per FCC Part 15 Note If this module is inte...

Page 18: ... Interference 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 Galileo A European system that uses a series of satellites in middle ...

Page 19: ...tem Japanese 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 prescribed BER BLER SNR value at the receiver output SNR Signal to Noise Ratio TIA EIA Telecommunications Industry Association Electronics Industry Association A standards setting trade organization who...

Page 20: ...unding connection considerations 11 I impedance module antenna 10 industry approvals 14 interference device generated 12 host generated 12 wireless devices 11 L LTE frequency band support 8 9 M module power states 6 N noise leakage minimizing 11 P PCB multi layer shielding for RF desense 12 power states module 6 R radiated sensitivity measurement 13 radiated spurious emissions 12 regulatory approv...

Page 21: ... 1 Dec 17 21 41111980 RSE 12 S sensitivity radiated measurement overview 13 shielding module compliance 10 reducing RF desense 12 SIM connector required 5 specifications RF 8 Z ZIF Zero Intermediate Frequency 11 ...