Test Report

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FCC CFR47 PART 15 SUBPART B ICES-003 ISSUE 4, 2004-02 VERIFICATION TEST REPORT FOR PCA, EVDO MINI-PCI EXPRESS CARD CDMA MODEM MODEL NUMBERS: AC402 REPORT NUMBER: 08U12313-2, Revision B ISSUE DATE: MARCH 24, 2009 Prepared for SIERRA WIRELESS INC. 2290 COSMOS CT. CARLSBAD, CA 92010, U.S.A. Prepared by COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES 47173 BENICIA STREET FREMONT, CA 94538, U.S.A. TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888

REPORT NO: 08U12312-2B DATE: MARCH 24, 2009 EUT: PCA, EVDO MINI-PCI EXPRESS CARD CDMA MODEM MODEL: AC402 Revision History Issue Rev. Date Revisions Revised By -- 01/07/08 Initial issue S. Shih B 03/24/09 Revised section 5.1 and removed above 1GHz data T. Chan Page 2 of 21 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES FORM NO: CCSUP4031B 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS.

REPORT NO: 08U12312-2B DATE: MARCH 24, 2009 EUT: PCA, EVDO MINI-PCI EXPRESS CARD CDMA MODEM MODEL: AC402 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. ATTESTATION OF TEST RESULTS....................................................................................4 2. TEST METHODOLOGY ........................................................................................................5 3. FACILITIES AND ACCREDITATION....................................................................................5 4. CALIBRATION AND UNCERTAINTY ..................................................................................5 4.1. MEASURING INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION ...............................................................5 4.2. MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY................................................................................5 5. EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST .................................................................................................6 5.1. DESCRIPTION OF EUT................................................................................................6 5.2. PRELIMINARY TEST CONFIGURATIONS ..................................................................6 5.3. MODE(S) OF OPERATION...........................................................................................6 5.4. SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE.....................................................................................7 5.5. MODIFICATIONS..........................................................................................................7 5.6. DETAILS OF TESTED SYSTEM ..................................................................................8 6. TEST AND MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT .......................................................................10 7. APPLICABLE LIMITS AND TEST RESULTS ....................................................................11 7.1. RADIATED EMISSIONS .............................................................................................11 7.2. AC MAINS LINE CONDUCTED EMISSIONS .............................................................16 8. SETUP PHOTOS.................................................................................................................19 Page 3 of 21 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES FORM NO: CCSUP4031B 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS.

REPORT NO: 08U12312-2B DATE: MARCH 24, 2009 EUT: PCA, EVDO MINI-PCI EXPRESS CARD CDMA MODEM MODEL: AC402 1. ATTESTATION OF TEST RESULTS COMPANY NAME: SIERRA WIRELESS INC. 2290 COSMOS CT. CARLSBAD, CA 92010, U.S.A. EUT DESCRIPTION: PCA, EVDO MINI-PCI EXPRESS CARD CDMA MODEM MODELS: AC402 SERIAL NUMBER: P7631080284D1 DATE TESTED: DECEMBER 17-18, 2008 APPLICABLE STANDARDS STANDARD TEST RESULTS FCC PART 15 SUBPART B PASS ICES-003 ISSUE 4, 2004-02 PASS Compliance Certification Services, Inc. (CCS) tested the above equipment in accordance with the requirements set forth in the above standards. All indications of Pass/Fail in this report are opinions expressed by CCS based on interpretations and/or observations of test results. The test results show that the equipment tested is capable of demonstrating compliance with the requirements as documented in this report. Note: The results documented in this report apply only to the tested sample, under the conditions and modes of operation as described herein. This document may not be altered or revised in any way unless done so by CCS and all revisions are duly noted in the revisions section. Any alteration of this document not carried out by CCS will constitute fraud and shall nullify the document. No part of this report may be used to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by NVLAP, NIST, or any government agency. Approved & Released For CCS By: Tested By: SUNNY SHIH CHIN PANG EMC SUPERVISOR EMC ENGINEER COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES Page 4 of 21 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES FORM NO: CCSUP4031B 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS.

REPORT NO: 08U12312-2B DATE: MARCH 24, 2009 EUT: PCA, EVDO MINI-PCI EXPRESS CARD CDMA MODEM MODEL: AC402 2. TEST METHODOLOGY The tests documented in this report were performed in accordance with ANSI C63.4-2003 and ICES-003 ISSUE 4, 2004-02. 3. FACILITIES AND ACCREDITATION The test sites and measurement facilities used to collect data are located at 47173 Benicia Street, Fremont, California, USA. CCS is accredited by NVLAP, Laboratory Code 200065-0. The full scope of accreditation can be viewed at http://ts.nist.gov/Standards/scopes/2000650.htm. 4. CALIBRATION AND UNCERTAINTY 4.1. MEASURING INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION The measuring equipment utilized to perform the tests documented in this report has been calibrated in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, and is traceable to recognized national standards. 4.2. MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY Where relevant, the following measurement uncertainty levels have been estimated for tests performed on the apparatus: PARAMETER UNCERTAINTY Power Line Conducted Emission +/- 2.3 dB Radiated Emission +/- 3.4 dB Uncertainty figures are valid to a confidence level of 95%. Page 5 of 21 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES FORM NO: CCSUP4031B 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS.

REPORT NO: 08U12312-2B DATE: MARCH 24, 2009 EUT: PCA, EVDO MINI-PCI EXPRESS CARD CDMA MODEM MODEL: AC402 5. EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST 5.1. DESCRIPTION OF EUT The EUT is a Mini-PCI Express Card CDMA Wireless Modem intended for use in wireless networking applications, which manufactured by Sierra Wireless. GENERAL INFORMATION CHASSIS MATERIAL METAL ENCLOSURE MATERIAL METAL POWER REQUIREMENTS 100-240 VAC / 50-60 Hz POWERLINE FILTER MANUFACTURER AND None MODEL LIST OF ALL OSCILLATOR FREQUENCIES CPU: 2.0 GHz (Laptop); GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 9 kHz 48 MHz, 32.765 kHz 5.2. PRELIMINARY TEST CONFIGURATIONS The following configurations were investigated during preliminary testing: EUT Configuration Description Normal EUT is interfaced to host Laptop via USB, and The Laptop connected with peripherals. 5.3. MODE(S) OF OPERATION Mode Description Normal The support Laptop that connected to the EUT transfers data (H-patterns) to other peripherals Page 6 of 21 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES FORM NO: CCSUP4031B 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS.

REPORT NO: 08U12312-2B DATE: MARCH 24, 2009 EUT: PCA, EVDO MINI-PCI EXPRESS CARD CDMA MODEM MODEL: AC402 5.4. SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE The test software used during the test was EMCTest software. 5.5. MODIFICATIONS No modifications were made during testing. Page 7 of 21 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES FORM NO: CCSUP4031B 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS.

REPORT NO: 08U12312-2B DATE: MARCH 24, 2009 EUT: PCA, EVDO MINI-PCI EXPRESS CARD CDMA MODEM MODEL: AC402 5.6. DETAILS OF TESTED SYSTEM SUPPORT EQUIPMENT & PERIPHERALS PERIPHERAL SUPPORT EQUIPMENT LIST Description Manufacturer Model Serial Number FCC ID Printer Microline 186 D22300A AE5A048148A0 DoC USB Mouse Logitech 90.00026.7730 HCA55002166 DoC USB Floppy Driver Mitsumi D353FUE NA DoC Laptop Toshiba PSA8U-14N02K 96275878Q DoC AC Adapter Toshiba PA3201U-ACA 035D7299 DoC I/O CABLES I/O CABLE LIST Cable Port # of Connector Cable Cable Remarks No. Identical Type Type Length Ports 1 AC 1 US 115V Un-shielded 2m N/A 2 DC 1 DC Un-shielded 2m N/A 3 USB 1 Printer Un-shielded 2m N/A 4 USB 1 USB Floppy Drive Un-shielded 0.5m N/A 5 USB 1 USB Mouse Un-shielded 2m N/A TEST SETUP The EUT Is connected to the support laptop via USB cable. The laptop also connected to other peripherals that data transfer takes place in between them. Page 8 of 21 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES FORM NO: CCSUP4031B 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS.

REPORT NO: 08U12312-2B DATE: MARCH 24, 2009 EUT: PCA, EVDO MINI-PCI EXPRESS CARD CDMA MODEM MODEL: AC402 TEST SETUP DIAGRAM USB Mouse USB Floppy Drive 4 5 3 Laptop Printer EUT 2 1 AC Adapter 1 115VAC / 60Hz Page 9 of 21 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES FORM NO: CCSUP4031B 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS.

REPORT NO: 08U12312-2B DATE: MARCH 24, 2009 EUT: PCA, EVDO MINI-PCI EXPRESS CARD CDMA MODEM MODEL: AC402 6. TEST AND MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT The following test and measurement equipment was utilized for the tests documented in this report: TEST EQUIPMENT LIST Description Manufacturer Model Serial Number Cal Due LISN, 30 MHz FCC LISN-50/250-25-2 N02625 10/22/09 EMI Test Receiver, 30 MHz R&S ESHS 20 N02396 08/06/09 Antenna, Bilog, 2 GHz Sunol Sciences JB1 C01011 02/11/09 Antenna, Horn, 18 GHz EMCO 3115 C00945 04/22/09 Preamplifier, 26.5 GHz Agilent / HP 8449B C01063 12/01/09 Preamp, 1000MHz Sonoma 310N N02891 03/31/09 Spectrum Analyzer, 44 GHz Agilent / HP E4446A C01012 03/03/09 EMI Receiver, 2.9 GHz Agilent / HP 8542E C00957 09/19/09 RF Filter Section, 2.9 GHz Agilent / HP 85420E C00958 09/19/09 Page 10 of 21 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES FORM NO: CCSUP4031B 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS.

REPORT NO: 08U12312-2B DATE: MARCH 24, 2009 EUT: PCA, EVDO MINI-PCI EXPRESS CARD CDMA MODEM MODEL: AC402 7. APPLICABLE LIMITS AND TEST RESULTS 7.1. RADIATED EMISSIONS TEST PROCEDURE ANSI C63.4 The highest clock frequency generated or used in the EUT is 48MHz; therefore the frequency range was investigated from 30 MHz to 1000MHz. LIMIT §15.109 (b) The field strength of radiated emissions from a Class A digital device, as determined at a distance of 10 meters, shall not exceed the following: Limits for radiated disturbance of Class A ITE at measuring distance of 10 m Frequency range Quasi-peak limits (MHz) (dBµV/m) 30 to 88 39 88 to 216 43.5 216 to 960 46.4 Above 960 MHz 49.5 Note: The lower limit shall apply at the transition frequency. RESULTS Page 11 of 21 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES FORM NO: CCSUP4031B 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS.

REPORT NO: 08U12312-2B DATE: MARCH 24, 2009 EUT: PCA, EVDO MINI-PCI EXPRESS CARD CDMA MODEM MODEL: AC402 SPURIOUS EMISSIONS 30 TO 1000 MHz (WORST-CASE CONFIGURATION, HORIZONTAL) HORIZONTAL PLOT AND DATA Page 12 of 21 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES FORM NO: CCSUP4031B 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS.

REPORT NO: 08U12312-2B DATE: MARCH 24, 2009 EUT: PCA, EVDO MINI-PCI EXPRESS CARD CDMA MODEM MODEL: AC402 HORIZONTAL DATA Page 13 of 21 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES FORM NO: CCSUP4031B 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS.

REPORT NO: 08U12312-2B DATE: MARCH 24, 2009 EUT: PCA, EVDO MINI-PCI EXPRESS CARD CDMA MODEM MODEL: AC402 SPURIOUS EMISSIONS 30 TO 1000 MHz (WORST-CASE CONFIGURATION, VERTICAL) VERTICAL PLOT Page 14 of 21 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES FORM NO: CCSUP4031B 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS.

REPORT NO: 08U12312-2B DATE: MARCH 24, 2009 EUT: PCA, EVDO MINI-PCI EXPRESS CARD CDMA MODEM MODEL: AC402 VERTICAL DATA Page 15 of 21 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES FORM NO: CCSUP4031B 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS.

REPORT NO: 08U12312-2B DATE: MARCH 24, 2009 EUT: PCA, EVDO MINI-PCI EXPRESS CARD CDMA MODEM MODEL: AC402 7.2. AC MAINS LINE CONDUCTED EMISSIONS TEST PROCEDURE ANSI C63.4 LIMIT §15.107 (b) For a Class A digital device that is designed to be connected to the public utility (AC) power line, the radio frequency voltage that is conducted back onto the AC power line on any frequency or frequencies within the band 150 kHz to 30 MHz shall not exceed the limits in the following table, as measured using a 50 µH/50 ohms LISN. Compliance with the provisions of this paragraph shall be based on the measurement of the radio frequency voltage between each power line and ground at the power terminal. The lower limit applies at the boundary between the frequency ranges. Frequency range Limits (dBµV) (MHz) Quasi-peak Average 0.15 to 0.50 79 66 0.50 to 30 73 60 Note: The lower limit shall apply at the transition frequencies RESULTS 6 WORST EMISSIONS CONDUCTED EMISSIONS DATA (115VAC 60Hz) Freq. Reading Closs Limit EN_B Margin Remark (MHz) PK (dBuV) QP (dBuV) AV (dBuV) (dB) QP AV QP (dB) AV (dB) L1 / L2 0.16 56.93 -- 29.73 0.00 65.62 55.62 -8.69 -25.89 L1 0.36 47.19 -- 26.75 0.00 58.77 48.77 -11.58 -22.02 L1 7.14 41.47 -- 29.26 0.00 60.00 50.00 -18.53 -20.74 L1 0.15 53.44 -- 25.20 0.00 66.00 56.00 -12.56 -30.80 L2 0.36 38.39 -- 21.25 0.00 58.77 48.77 -20.38 -27.52 L2 4.01 41.60 -- 26.86 0.00 56.00 46.00 -14.40 -19.14 L2 6 Worst Data Page 16 of 21 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES FORM NO: CCSUP4031B 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS.

REPORT NO: 08U12312-2B DATE: MARCH 24, 2009 EUT: PCA, EVDO MINI-PCI EXPRESS CARD CDMA MODEM MODEL: AC402 LINE 1 RESULTS Page 17 of 21 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES FORM NO: CCSUP4031B 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS.

REPORT NO: 08U12312-2B DATE: MARCH 24, 2009 EUT: PCA, EVDO MINI-PCI EXPRESS CARD CDMA MODEM MODEL: AC402 LINE 2 RESULTS Page 18 of 21 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES FORM NO: CCSUP4031B 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS.


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