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   Document History
    Version     Date                   Updates

    0.1         January 16, 20167      Creation




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              Contents
   1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 9
       1.1.           General Features .............................................................................................................. 9
       1.2.           Power ................................................................................................................................ 9
       1.3.         RF ....................................................................................................................................10
              1.3.1.     GSM RF Interface ....................................................................................................10
                      1.3.1.1.      GSM TX Output Power.................................................................................................. 10
                      1.3.1.2.      GSM RX Sensitivity ....................................................................................................... 10
              1.3.2.         WCDMA RF Interface ..............................................................................................11
                      1.3.2.1.      WCDMA TX Output Power ............................................................................................ 11
                      1.3.2.2.      WCDMA RX Sensitivity ................................................................................................. 11
              1.3.3.         LTE RF Interface ......................................................................................................12
                      1.3.3.1.      LTE TX Output Power ................................................................................................... 12
                      1.3.3.2.      LTE RX Sensitivity ........................................................................................................ 13
              1.3.4.         WWAN Antenna Interface ........................................................................................14
                      1.3.4.1.      WWAN Antenna Recommendations ............................................................................. 14
       1.4.         GNSS ..............................................................................................................................16
              1.4.1.   GNSS Receiver ........................................................................................................16
              1.4.2.   GNSS Antenna Interface..........................................................................................17
                      1.4.2.1.      GNSS Antenna Recommendations ............................................................................... 17
       1.5.         Electrical Specifications ...................................................................................................17
              1.5.1.    Absolute Maximum Ratings .....................................................................................17
              1.5.2.    Digital IO Characteristics..........................................................................................18

   2. AUDIO SPECIFICATION .................................................................................... 21
       2.1.           Digital Audio ....................................................................................................................21

   3. ROUTING CONSTRAINTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ................................. 22
       3.1.           RF Routing Recommendations .......................................................................................22
       3.2.           USB Routing Recommendations.....................................................................................24
       3.3.           Power and Ground Recommendations ...........................................................................24
       3.4.           Antenna Recommendations ............................................................................................25
       3.5.           Interface Circuit Recommendations ................................................................................25

   4. FIRMWARE AND TOOLS .................................................................................. 26
       4.1.           Modem Firmware.............................................................................................................26
       4.2.           Tools ................................................................................................................................26

   5. APPROVAL ........................................................................................................ 27
       5.1.           Important Notice ..............................................................................................................27
       5.2.           Safety and Hazards .........................................................................................................27
       5.3.           Important Compliance Information ..................................................................................27
       5.4.         IC Regulations .................................................................................................................29
              5.4.1.    Radiation Exposure Statement ................................................................................29

   6. REFERENCES ................................................................................................... 30


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   7. ABBREVIATIONS .............................................................................................. 31




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           List of Figures
   Figure 1.   AppCAD Screenshot for Microstrip Design Power Mode Diagram ................................. 22
   Figure 2.   RF Routing Examples ..................................................................................................... 23
   Figure 3.   Coplanar Clearance Example ......................................................................................... 23
   Figure 4.   Antenna Microstrip Routing Example .............................................................................. 24
   Figure 5.   AirPrime AR759x Series Interface Reference Circuit...................................................... 25




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           List of Tables
   Table 1.    AirPrime AR759x Series Embedded Modules .................................................................. 9
   Table 2.    AirPrime AR759x Series Supported Carrier Aggregation Combinations 1 ......................... 9
   Table 3.    Power Supply Requirements ............................................................................................. 9
   Table 4.    Power Supply Pads ......................................................................................................... 10
   Table 5.    Conducted TX (Transmit) Max output Power Tolerances – GSM/EDGE Bands ............ 10
   Table 6.    Conducted RX (Receive) Sensitivity – GSM/EDGE Bands ............................................ 11
   Table 7.    Conducted TX (Transmit) Max output Power Tolerances – WCDMA Bands ................. 11
   Table 8.    Conducted Primary RX (Receive) Sensitivity – UMTS Bands1 ....................................... 11
   Table 9.    Conducted Secondary RX (Receive) Sensitivity – UMTS Bands1 .................................. 12
   Table 10.   Conducted TX (Transmit) Max output Power Tolerances – LTE Bands ......................... 12
   Table 11.   Conducted RX Sensitivity 3GPP (BW: 10MHz) – LTE Bands1, 4..................................... 13
   Table 12.   Conducted RX Sensitivity SISO (BW: 10MHz) – LTE Bands1 ........................................ 13
   Table 13.   WWAN Antenna Interface Pads ...................................................................................... 14
   Table 14.   AirPrime AR759x Series WWAN Antenna Recommendations ....................................... 14
   Table 15.   GNSS Specifications ....................................................................................................... 16
   Table 16.   GNSS Antenna Interface Pads ........................................................................................ 17
   Table 17.   AirPrime AR759x Series Absolute Maximum Ratings..................................................... 17
   Table 18.   Digital IO Characteristics for VCC=1.8V Nominal ........................................................... 18
   Table 19.   Digital IO Characteristics for SDIO VCC=1.8V Nominal ................................................. 19
   Table 20.   Digital IO Characteristics for SDIO VCC=2.85V Nominal ............................................... 19
   Table 21.   Digital IO Characteristics for UICC_VCC=1.8V Nominal ................................................ 20
   Table 22.   Digital IO Characteristics for UICC_VCC=2.85V Nominal .............................................. 20
   Table 23.   Digital Audio Interface Pads1 ........................................................................................... 21
   Table 24.   Approved Antenna Types ................................................................................................ 29
   Table 25.   Reference Specifications ................................................................................................. 30
   Table 26.   Abbreviations ................................................................................................................... 31




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               1. Introduction

   1.1.            General Features
   The AirPrime AR7592 embedded modules are designed for the automotive industry. They support
   LTE, WCDMA air interface standards and shares hardware and firmware interfaces with the AirPrime
   AR755x and AR758x. They also have Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) capabilities
   including GPS and GLONASS.
   The AirPrime AR7592 embedded modules are based on the Qualcomm MDM9640 wireless chipset
   and support the following bands.

   Table 1.      AirPrime AR759x Series Embedded Modules


                                                                                                           Target
    Product        Description                         Band Support
                                                                                                           Region 1


                   LTE-CA / WCDMA / GSM /              LTE: B2, B4, B5, B7*, B12, B13*, B17, B29           North America
    AR7592         GPRS / EDGE embedded                WCDMA: B2, B4, B5, B6                               (Canada, US,
                   module                              GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/1900                             Mexico)

       1
               Other regions or operators which use the same frequency bands may also be supported, subject to review and
               confirmation by Sierra Wireless.
       *       Optional band

   Table 2.      AirPrime AR759x Series Supported Carrier Aggregation Combinations1


    Mode                                                          AR7592


    Intra-band CA (2CC), Non contiguous                           4A+4A, (7A+7A) 2

    Intra-band CA (2CC), Contiguous                               (7C) 2

                                                                  2A+5A, 2A+12A, (2A+13A) 2, 2A+17A, 2A+29A,
    Inter-band CA ( 2CC )
                                                                  4A+5A, 4A+12A, (4A+13A) 2, 4A+17A, 4A+29A

       1
              Refer to 3GPP
       2
           Optional Band




   1.2.            Power
   The AirPrime AR7592 are powered via a single regulated DC power supply, 3.7V nominal.

   Table 3.      Power Supply Requirements


    Power Supply                                   Min                Typ               Max                 Units

    Main DC Power Input Range (VBATT)              3.4                3.7               4.2                 V
    Power Supply           0 to 1kHz               -                  -                 200                 mVpp
    Ripple                 >1kHz                   -                  -                 50                  mVpp
    Peak Current           AR759X                  -                  2000              3000                mA



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   Table 4.   Power Supply Pads


    Pad       Name                 Direction             Function                            If Unused

    EA2       VBATT                Input                 Power Supply Input                  Must Be Used
    EB2       VBATT                Input                 Power Supply Input                  Must Be Used
    EC2       VBATT                Input                 Power Supply Input                  Must Be Used




   1.3.         RF
   This section presents the WWAN RF interface of the AirPrime AR7592. The specifications for the
   LTE, GSM and WCDMA interfaces are defined.



   1.3.1.          GSM RF Interface
   This section presents the GSM RF Specification for the AirPrime AR7592.


   1.3.1.1.           GSM TX Output Power
   The GSM Maximum Transmitter Output Power of the AirPrime AR7592 are specified in the following
   table.
   Note:        All values presented in the table below are preliminary.

   Table 5.   Conducted TX (Transmit) Max output Power Tolerances – GSM/EDGE Bands


                  Standard 1       Standard 2       TX Power @         TX Power @
    Band                                                                                 Notes
                  (dBm) 1          (dBm) 2          +25°C (dBm)        Class A (dBm) 3

                                                    33± 2dB                              GMSK mode,
    GSM 850       33± 2dB          33± 2.5dB                           33± 2.5dB         connectorized(Class 4;
                                                                                         2 W, 33 dBm)
    GSM
                  30± 2dB          30± 2.5dB        30± 2dB            30± 2.5dB         GMSK mode
    1900
                                                                                         8PSK mode,
    GSM 850       27± 3dB          27± 4dB          27± 3dB            27± 4dB           connectorized(Class
                                                                                         E2; 0.5 W, 27 dBm)
    GSM
                  26± 3dB          26± 4dB          26± 3dB            26± 4dB           8PSK mode
    1900

       1 Per 3GPP TS 51.010-1 Requirement for Normal condition.
       2 Per 3GPP TS 51.010-1 Requirement for Extreme conditions
       3 Test at Class A extreme condition



   1.3.1.2.           GSM RX Sensitivity
   The GSM Receiver Sensitivities of the AirPrime AR759x Series are specified in the following table.




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   Table 6.     Conducted RX (Receive) Sensitivity – GSM/EDGE Bands


                                                                      Room        Class A
                                                      Limit (dBm) 1                                 Class A
    GSM/EDGE Bands                                                    Typical     (Extreme)
                                                                                                    Limit (dBm)
                                                                      (dBm)       Typical (dBm) 2

                    2% BER CS         CS              -102            -109        tbd               -103
    GSM 850         10% BLER          GMSK CS1        -104            Tbd         tbd               -105
                    10% BLER          EDGE MCS5       -98             Tbd         tbd               -99
                    2% BER CS         CS              -102            -108.5      tbd               -103
    PCS 1900        10% BLER          GMSK CS1        -104            Tbd         tbd               -105
                    10% BLER          EDGE MCS5       -98             Tbd         tbd               -99

         1 Per 3GPP specification
         2 Test at Class A extreme condition




   1.3.2.            WCDMA RF Interface
   This section presents the WCDMA RF Specification for the AirPrime AR759x Series.


   1.3.2.1.            WCDMA TX Output Power
   The WCDMA Maximum Transmitter Output Power of the AirPrime AR759x Series is specified in the
   following table.
   Note:          All values presented in the table below are preliminary.

   Table 7.     Conducted TX (Transmit) Max output Power Tolerances – WCDMA Bands


    Band 1                       Limit (dBm) 2           Room (dBm)              Class A (Extreme) (dBm) 3

    B2                           24 +1.7/-3.7dB          23.5 +2.2/-2.7dB        tbd
    B4                           24 +1.7/-3.7dB          23.5 +2.2/-2.7dB        tbd
    B5                           24 +1.7/-3.7dB          23.5 +2.2/-2.7dB        tbd
    B6                           24 +1.7/-3.7dB          23.5 +2.2/-2.7dB        tbd

         1 Connectorized (Class 3)
         2 Per 3GPP TS 34.121-1 Specification
         3 Test at Class A extreme condition



   1.3.2.2.            WCDMA RX Sensitivity
   The WCDMA Receiver Sensitivities of the AirPrime AR759x Series are specified in the following table.

   Table 8.     Conducted Primary RX (Receive) Sensitivity – UMTS Bands1


                                                                      Class A
                                               Room                                       Class A
    Band          Limit (dBm) 2                                       (Extreme) Typical
                                               Typical (dBm)                              Limit (dBm)
                                                                      (dBm) 3

    B2            -104.7                       -109                   Tbd                 -105.5
    B4            -106.7                       -110                   Tbd                 -107.5



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                                                                              Class A
                                               Room                                                      Class A
    Band           Limit (dBm) 2                                              (Extreme) Typical
                                               Typical (dBm)                                             Limit (dBm)
                                                                              (dBm) 3

    B5             -104.7                      -110.5                         Tbd                        -105.5
    B6             -106.7                      -110.5                         tbd                        -107.5

         1 1: CS 0.1% BER 12.2 kbps
         2 Per 3GPP specification
         3 Test at Class A extreme condition

   Table 9.     Conducted Secondary RX (Receive) Sensitivity – UMTS Bands1


                   Room                              Class A (Extreme)                               Class A
    Band
                   Typical (dBm)                     Typical (dBm) 2                                 Limit ( dBm)

    B2             tbd                               tbd                                             -105.5
    B4             tbd                               tbd                                             -107.5
    B5             tbd                               tbd                                             -105.5
    B6             tbd                               tbd                                             -107.5

         1 CS 0.1% BER 12.2 kbps
         2 Test at Class A extreme condition




   1.3.3.            LTE RF Interface
   This section presents the LTE RF Specification for the AirPrime AR759x Series.


   1.3.3.1.              LTE TX Output Power
   The LTE Maximum Transmitter Output Power of the AirPrime AR759x Series are specified in the
   following table.
   Note:           The test configuration for all of the entries in the table below is per 3GPP specification,
                   Connectorized (Class 3).
   Note:           All values in the table below are preliminary.

   Table 10.    Conducted TX (Transmit) Max output Power Tolerances – LTE Bands


                         Standard (dBm)
    Band                                               Class A (dBm) (Note 3)                  Notes
                         (Note 2)

    B2                   23 ±2.7dB                     23 ±2.2dB                               Note 1,4
    B4                   23 ±2.7dB                     23 ±2.2dB                               Note 1
    B5                   23 ±2.7dB                     23 ±2.2dB                               Note 1
    B7                   23 ±2.7dB                     23 ±2.2dB                               Note 1,4
    B12                  23 ±2.7dB                     23 ±2.2dB                               Note 1,4
    B13                  23 +2.7/-1.7 dB               23 ±2.2dB                               Note 1
    B17                  23 ±2.7dB                     23 ±2.2dB                               Note 1

         Note 1: The test configurations for all of the entries in the table above are per 3GPP specification, Connectorized (Class
         3).




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         Note 2: Per 3GPP TS 36.521-1 6.2.2 UE Maximum Output Power ( No MPR);and for B13,Per VzW’s
         Supplementary_RF_Conformance. 2.1 Maximum Output Power – No MPR Or A-MPR
         Note 3: Class A is defined in 3.3 Environmental
         Note 4: For transmission bandwidths (Figure 5.4.2-1 in 3GPP TS 36.521-1) confined within FUL_low and FUL_low + 4
         MHz or FUL_high – 4 MHz and FUL_high, the maximum output power requirement is relaxed by reducing the lower
         tolerance limit by 1.5 dB.



   1.3.3.2.             LTE RX Sensitivity
   The LTE Receiver Sensitivities of the AirPrime AR759x Series are specified in the following table.
   Note:           For the table below:

                   Dual receiver (SIMO) per 3GPP TS 36.521-1 Rx Sensitivity Specification.
                   Sensitivity values scale with bandwidth:
                        x_MHz_Sensitivity = 10 MHz_Sensitivity – 10*log(10 MHz/x_MHz)
                   10 MHz BW,and 50 RB DownLink and Up Link RB configuration is as 3GPP TS 36.521-1 Table
                   7.3.5-2.
                   All values are preliminary pending transceiver matching and testing.

   Table 11.    Conducted RX Sensitivity 3GPP (BW: 10MHz) – LTE Bands1, 4


                                Standard              Room Typical        Class A (Extreme)           Class A Limit
    Band
                                (dBm) 2               (dBm)               Typical (dBm) 5             (dBm) 5

    B2                          -94.3                 -100                tbd                         -95
    B4                          -96.3                 -100                tbd                         -97
    B7                          -94.3                 -100                tbd                         -95
    B12                         -93.3                 -101                tbd                         -94
    B13                         -93.3                 -101                tbd                         -94
    B17                         -93.3                 -101                tbd                         -94

         1: Dual receiver (SIMO) per 3GPP TS 36.521-1 Rx Sensitivity Specification for Non-CA Configuration
         2: Per 3GPP Specification.
         3: Sensitivity values scale with bandwidth: x_MHz_Sensitivity = 10 MHz_Sensitivity – 10*log(10 MHz/x_MHz)
         4: 10 MHz BW,and 50 RB DownLink and Up Link RB configuration is as 3GPP TS 36.521-1 Table 7.3.5-2.
         5: Class A is defined in 3.3 Environmental

   Note:           For the table below:

                   Sensitivity values scale with bandwidth:
                        x_MHz_Sensitivity = 10 MHz_Sensitivity – 10*log(10 MHz/x_MHz)
                   10 MHz BW,and 50 RB DownLink and Up Link as 3GPP TS 36.521-1 Table 7.3.5-2.
                   All values are preliminary pending transceiver matching and testing.

   Table 12.    Conducted RX Sensitivity SISO (BW: 10MHz) – LTE Bands1


                                                           Class A (Extreme)Typical
                        Room Typical (dBm)                                                  Class A Limit (dBm) 1
                                                           (dBm) 1
    Band

                        Primary         Secondary          Primary       Secondary          Primary           Secondary

    B2                  -97             -98                tbd           tbd                -92               -92
    B4                  -97.5           -98                tbd           tbd                -94               -94
    B5                  -98             -98.5              tbd           tbd                -92               -92




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                                                        Class A (Extreme)Typical
                        Room Typical (dBm)                                            Class A Limit (dBm) 1
                                                        (dBm) 1
    Band

                        Primary       Secondary         Primary     Secondary         Primary        Secondary

    B7                  -96.5         -97.5             tbd         tbd               -92            -92
    B12                 -98           -99               tbd         tbd               -91            -91
    B13                 -97           -98               tbd         tbd               -91            -91
    B17                 -98           -99               tbd         tbd               -91            -91

         1: Class A is defined in 3.3 Environmental




   1.3.4.            WWAN Antenna Interface
   The WWAN Antenna Interfaces of the AirPrime AR759x Series are defined in the table below.

   Table 13.    WWAN Antenna Interface Pads


    Pad           Name                         Direction              Function

    BA11          GND                                                 Primary Antenna Ground
    BA12          PRIMARY_ANT                  Input / Output         Primary Antenna Interface
    BA13          GND                                                 Primary Antenna Ground
    BB11          GND                                                 Primary Antenna Ground
    BB12          GND                                                 Primary Antenna Ground
    BA7           GND                                                 Diversity Antenna Ground
    BA8           DIVERSITY_ANT                Input                  Diversity Antenna Interface
    BA9           GND                                                 Diversity Antenna Ground
    BB7           GND                                                 Diversity Antenna Ground
    BB8           GND                                                 Diversity Antenna Ground



   1.3.4.1.             WWAN Antenna Recommendations
   The table below defines the key characteristics to consider for antenna selection.

   Table 14.    AirPrime AR759x Series WWAN Antenna Recommendations


    Parameter                     Requirements                            Comments

                                  External multi-band 2x2 MIMO
    Antenna system
                                  antenna system (Ant1/Ant2)a
                                  698–960 MHz
                                  1451–1512 MHz
    Operating bands of                                                    Operating bands depend on module’s
                                  1710–1995 MHz
    Ant1 and Ant2b                                                        supported bands/modes
                                  2110–2170 MHz
                                  2500–2700 MHz

    VSWR of Ant1 and              1:1 (ideal)
                                                                          On all bands including band edges
    Ant2                          < 2.5:1 (recommended)




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    Parameter                  Requirements                                 Comments

                                                                              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
    Total radiated                                                              parameter for evaluating the antenna
    efficiency of Ant1 or      > 50% on all bands                               system.
    Ant2                                                                    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.

                               Must not exceed antenna gains due to
    Maximum antenna
                               RF exposure and ERP/ EIRP limits,
    gain
                               as listed in the module’s FCC grant.

                                                                              If antennas can be moved, test all
                                                                                 positions for both antennas.
                                                                                Unless otherwise specified, this
    Isolation between                                                            isolation requirement need to be
                               > 10 dB
    Ant1 and Ant2 (S21)                                                          maintained for optimum operation.
                                                                              Make sure all other wireless devices
                                                                                 (Bluetooth or WLAN antennas, etc.) are
                                                                                 turned OFF to avoid interference.

    Maximum Voltage
                               36 Volts
    applied to antenna

                                                                              Measure power endurance over 4
                                                                                 hours (estimated talk time) using a 2 W
                                                                                 CW signal — set the CW test signal
                                                                                 frequency to the middle of the PCS TX
                                                                                 band (1880 MHz for PCS).
                               > 2 W RF power on low bands
    Power handling                                                              Visually inspect device to ensure there
                               > 1 W on high bands
                                                                                 is no damage to the antenna structure
                                                                                 and matching components.
                                                                              VSWR / TIS / TRP measurements
                                                                                 taken before and after this test must
                                                                                 show similar results.

       * 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) 50Ω 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 4.2.16 for GSM
       (ETSI EN 301 511), and test case 4.2.2 for WCDMA (ETSI EN 301 908-1), where applicable.
       a Ant1—Primary, Ant2—Diversity (Diversity/MIMO/)
       b Stated band ranges satisfy requirements for both Ant1 and Ant2.




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   1.4.           GNSS
   The AirPrime AR759x Series include optional Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) capabilities
   via the Qualcomm gpsOne Gen8C Engine, capable of operation in assisted and stand-alone modes
   using GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, and QZSS SVs.
   Note:          Galileo support pending system / satellite deployment.



   1.4.1.           GNSS Receiver
   The table below summarizes the GNSS capabilities of the AirPrime AR759x Series.

   Table 15.    GNSS Specifications


    Parameter/Feature                                                                      Value

                    GPS                                                L1
                    GLONASS (FDMA)                                     L1OF
    Mode            Beidou                                             B1L
                    Galileo                                            E1
                    QZSS                                               L1-C/A
    Satellite       Tracking                                           40
    channels        Acquisition                                        118
                                                                       1 second for standalone GNSS and
    Standalone      Hot start:
                                                                       AGNSS
    Time To
    First Fix       Warm start                                         3 seconds (with AGNSS)
    (TTFF)
    1,2,4,6                                                            30 seconds for standalone GNSS, and 5
                    Cold start
                                                                       seconds for AGNSS

                    Tracking 4,5,6                                     -161 dBm
    Sensitivity
    (GPS,           Cold start Acquisition                             -145 dBm
    GLONASS,
    BeiDou)
                    Hot start Acquisition                              -158 dBm
    Horizontal Position accuracy 1,3,4,5,6,                            2/57
                        1,3,4,5,6,
    Altitude accuracy                                                  4/87
    Velocity accuracy 1,3,4,5,6                                        0.1
    Tracking update rates                                              1 Hz to 10 Hz
                                                                       WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, SDCM, GAGAN,
    SBAS support 3
                                                                       QZSS
                    NMEA 0183 Version                                  V3.0
    Message                                                            GSV, GNS, GSA, GGA, GRS, RMC, VTG,
    Protocol        Supported Sentences                                GPGGA, GPGSV, GNGSA, GPGRS,
                                                                       GPRMC, GPVTG, GNGNS, GPGLL

   Note:          All GNSS characterization data are measured in conducted RF path with GNSS simulator.
   Note 1:        Open sky, all SV RF signal level = -130dBm, Number of SVs > 6
   Note 2:        TTFF values show results in worst conditions (as an external host user): timing measurement start
                  when GPS control request is sent on AT command interface and stop when NMEA frames (1Hz
                  update) display 2D fix information.
   Note 3:        Scenarios used for accuracy measurements simulate car travel including direction, altitude and
                  speed variations.



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   Note 4:       Best performances are obtained by using external Pre-SAW and LNA for conducted test setup, it is
                 used to simulate the active antenna as customer’s application.
   Note 5:       1Hz Navigation used for all tracking/navigation tests.
   Note 6:       GNSS constellations used: GPS + GLONASS + Galileo + Beidou
   Note 7:       Accuracy data are provided Circular Error Probable, CEP-50 / CEP-95. Means that 50%/95% of the
                 positions returned calculated have an error lower or equal to the accuracy value.



   1.4.2.          GNSS Antenna Interface
   The GNSS Antenna Interface is defined in the table below.

   Table 16.   GNSS Antenna Interface Pads


    Pad         Name                      Direction                   Function

    BA4         GND                                                   GNSS Antenna Ground
    BA5         GNSS_ANT                  Input                       GNSS Antenna Interface
    BA6         GND                                                   GNSS Antenna Ground
    BB4         GND                                                   GNSS Antenna Ground
    BB5         GND                                                   GNSS Antenna Ground



   1.4.2.1.           GNSS Antenna Recommendations
   To be added in a future revision.



   1.5.          Electrical Specifications
   This section provides details of the key electrical specifications of the AirPrime AR759x Series.



   1.5.1.          Absolute Maximum Ratings
   This section defines the Absolute Maximum Ratings of the AirPrime AR759x Series.

   Warning:      If operating outside of the defined specifications, even momentarily, damage may occur to the
                 device.

   Table 17.   AirPrime AR759x Series Absolute Maximum Ratings


    Parameter                                                             Min            Max              Units


    VBATT        Power Supply Input                                       -              4.5              V
    VIN          Voltage on any digital input or output pin               -              VCC_1V8+0.5      V
    IIN          Latch-up current                                         -100           100              mA




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    Parameter                                                                Min           Max             Units


    ESD Ratings

                   Primary, Secondary and GNSS antenna pads –                -
                                                                                           ±8              kV
    ESD1           Contact
                   All other signal pads – Contact                           -             ± 1.5           kV

          1 The ESD Simulator configured with 150pF, 330Ω.

   Caution:        The AirPrime AR759x Series are sensitive to Electrostatic Discharge. ESD countermeasures and
                   handling methods must be used when handling the AirPrime AR759x Series.



   1.5.2.            Digital IO Characteristics
   The Digital IO characteristics are defined in the table below. These apply to GPIOs, UART, LED, SPI,
   I2C, PCM/I2S, GNSS_LNA, WAKE_N, 2G_SYNC, AT_PORT_SW, SERVICE and RESET.

   Table 18.     Digital IO Characteristics for VCC=1.8V Nominal


    Parameter                        Comments                      Min              Typ    Max             Units

                 High level input
    VIH                              CMOS/Schmitt                  0.65* VCC_1V8    –      VCC_1V8+0.3     V
                 voltage

                 Low level input
    VIL                              CMOS/Schmitt                  -0.3             –      0.35* VCC_1V8   V
                 voltage

                 High level          CMOS, at pin rated
    VOH                                                            VCC_1V8 – 0.45   –      VCC_1V8         V
                 output voltage      drive strength

                 Low-level           CMOS, at pin rated
    VOL                                                            0                –      0.45            V
                 output voltage      drive strength

                 High level          CMOS, at pin rated
    VOH-PM                                                         1.50             –      VCC_1V8         V
                 output voltage      drive strength

                 Low-level           CMOS, at pin rated
    VOL-PM                                                         –                –      0.30            V
                 output voltage      drive strength

                 High level          VOH = VCC_1V8 – 0.45
    IOH                                                            –                –      6               mA
                 output current      V
                 Low Level
    IOL                              VOL = 0.45 V                  -6               –      –               mA
                 output current
                 High level
    IOH-PM                           GPIO_PMxx only                –                –      0.90            mA
                 output current
                 Input high          Logic High with pull-
    IIHPD                                                          27.5                    97.5            µA
                 leakage current     down
                 Input low
    IILPU                            Logic Low with pull-up        -97.5                   -27.5           µA
                 leakage current
                                     VIO = max,
                 Input leakage
    IL                               VIN = 0 V to VIO              -0.3             –      +0.35           µA
                 current
                                     LED signal only
                 Input
    CIN                                                            –                –      5               pF
                 capacitance




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   Caution:      Digital IOs shall not be pulled-up to an external voltage as this may cause VCC_1V8 to not go low
                 when the AirPrime AR759x Series are powered down. Also, this would partially bias the AirPrime
                 AR759x Series which could potentially damage the device or result in GPIOs being set to
                 undetermined levels.

   The SDIO characteristics are defined in the table below.

   Table 19.   Digital IO Characteristics for SDIO VCC=1.8V Nominal


    Parameter                     Comments                    Min               Typ     Max                Units

               High level input
    VIH                           CMOS/Schmitt                1.27              –       2.0                V
               voltage
               Low level input
    VIL                           CMOS/Schmitt                -0.3              –       0.58               V
               voltage
               Schmitt
    VSHYS      hysteresis                                     100               –       –                  mV
               voltage
               Input high
    IIH                           No pull-down                –                 –       5                  µA
               leakage current
               Input low
    IIL                           No pull-up                  -5                –       –                  µA
               leakage current
               High-level         CMOS, at rated drive
    VOH                                                       1.4               –       –                  V
               output voltage     strength
               Low level          CMOS, at rated drive
    VOL                                                       –                 –       0.45               V
               output voltage     strength
               Tri-state          Logic high out, no pull-
    IOZH                                                      –                 –       5                  µA
               leakage current    down
               Tri-state
    IOZL                          Logic High with pull-up     -5                –       –                  µA
               leakage current

   Table 20.   Digital IO Characteristics for SDIO VCC=2.85V Nominal


    Parameter                     Comments                    Min               Typ     Max                Units

               High level input
    VIH                           CMOS/Schmitt                1.78              –       3.15               V
               voltage
               Low level input
    VIL                           CMOS/Schmitt                -0.3              –       0.71               V
               voltage
               Schmitt
    VSHYS      hysteresis                                     100               –       –                  mV
               voltage
               Input high
    IIH                           No pull-down                –                 –       10                 µA
               leakage current
               Input low
    IIL                           No pull-up                  -10               –       –                  µA
               leakage current
               High-level         CMOS, at rated drive
    VOH                                                       2.14              –       2.85               V
               output voltage     strength
               Low level          CMOS, at rated drive
    VOL                                                       –                 –       0.36               V
               output voltage     strength
               Tri-state          Logic high out, no pull-
    IOZH                                                      –                 –       10                 µA
               leakage current    down
               Tri-state
    IOZL                          Logic High with pull-up     -10               –       –                  µA
               leakage current




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   The UICC characteristics are defined in the table below.

   Table 21.   Digital IO Characteristics for UICC_VCC=1.8V Nominal


    Parameter                     Comments                   Min             Typ    Max             Units

               High level input                                                     UICC_VCC +
    VIH                           CMOS/Schmitt               0.7* UICC_VCC   –                      V
               voltage                                                              0.3
               Low level input                                                      0.2*
    VIL                           CMOS/Schmitt               -0.3            –                      V
               voltage                                                              UICC_VCC
               Schmitt
    VSHYS      hysteresis                                    100             –      –               mV
               voltage
               Input high
    IIH                           No pull-down               –20             –      20              µA
               leakage current
               Input low
    IIL                           No pull-up                 –               –      1000            µA
               leakage current
               High-level         CMOS, at rated drive
    VOH                                                      0.8* UICC_VCC   –      UICC_VCC        V
               output voltage     strength
               Low level          CMOS, at rated drive
    VOL                                                      0               –      0.45            V
               output current     strength
               Tri-state          Logic high out, no pull-
    IOZH                                                     –               –      5               µA
               leakage current    down
               Tri-state
    IOZL                          Logic High with pull-up    -5              –      –               µA
               leakage current

   Table 22.   Digital IO Characteristics for UICC_VCC=2.85V Nominal


    Parameter                     Comments                   Min             Typ    Max             Units

               High level input                                                     UICC_VCC +
    VIH                           CMOS/Schmitt               0.7* UICC_VCC   –                      V
               voltage                                                              0.3
               Low level input                                                      0.2*
    VIL                           CMOS/Schmitt               -0.3            –                      V
               voltage                                                              UICC_VCC
               Schmitt
    VSHYS      hysteresis                                    100             –      –               mV
               voltage
               Input high
    IIH                           No pull-down               –20             –      20              µA
               leakage current
               Input low
    IIL                           No pull-up                 –               –      1000            µA
               leakage current
               High-level         CMOS, at rated drive
    VOH                                                      0.8* UICC_VCC   –      UICC_VCC        V
               output voltage     strength
               Low level          CMOS, at rated drive
    VOL                                                      0               –      0.4             V
               output current     strength
               Tri-state          Logic high out, no pull-
    IOZH                                                     –               –      10              µA
               leakage current    down
               Tri-state
    IOZL                          Logic High with pull-up    -10             –      –               µA
               leakage current




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               2. Audio Specification

   2.1.            Digital Audio
   The AirPrime AR759x Series provides two 4-wire digital audio interfaces. Each interface can be
   configured as either a PCM or an I2S interface.

   Table 23.     Digital Audio Interface Pads1


    Pad           Mode           Name                       Direction 2          Function                     If Unused

                  PCM            PCM_CLK                                         PCM Clock
    DA3                                                     Output                                            Leave Open
                  I2 S           I2S_SCLK                                        I2S Bit Clock
                  PCM            PCM_FS                                          PCM Frame Sync
    DB3                                                     Output                                            Leave Open
                  I2 S           I2S_WS                                          I2S Word Select
                  PCM            PCM_DOUT                                        PCM Data Out
    DC2                                                     Output                                            Leave Open
                  I2 S           I2S_DOUT                                        I2S Data Out
                  PCM            PCM_DIN                                         PCM Data In
    DD2                                                     Input                                             Leave Open
                  I2 S           I2S_DIN                                         I2S Data In
                  PCM2           PCM_CLK                                         PCM Clock
    DD3                                                     Output                                            Leave Open
                  I2S2           I2S_SCLK                                        I2S Bit Clock
                  PCM2           PCM_FS                                          PCM Frame Sync
    DD4                                                     Output                                            Leave Open
                  I2S2           I2S_WS                                          I2S Word Select
                  PCM2           PCM_DOUT                                        PCM Data Out
    DE2                                                     Output                                            Leave Open
                  I2S2           I2S_DOUT                                        I2S Data Out
                  PCM2           PCM_DIN                                         PCM Data In
    DC4                                                     Input                                             Leave Open
                  I2S2           I2S_DIN                                         I2S Data In
       1
           PCM2/I2S2 is multiplexed with SPI2/UART3 and is not available if either SPI2/UART3 is configured
       2
           Direction when defined in Master mode.




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               3. Routing Constraints and
                  Recommendations
   Layout and routing of the AirPrime AR759x Series in the application is critical to maintaining the
   performance of the radio. The following sections provide guidance to the developer when designing
   their application to include an AirPrime AR759x Series and achieve optimal system performance.



   3.1.          RF Routing Recommendations
   To route the RF antenna signals, the following recommendations must be observed for PCB layout:
   The RF signals must be routed using traces with a 50  characteristic impedance.
   Basically, the characteristic impedance depends on the dielectric constant (εr) of the material used,
   trace width (W), trace thickness (T), and height (H) between the trace and the reference ground plane.
   In order to respect this constraint, Sierra Wireless recommends that a MicroStrip structure be used
   and trace width be computed with a simulation tool (such as AppCAD, shown in the figure below and
   available free of charge at http://www.avagotech.com).




   Figure 1.   AppCAD Screenshot for Microstrip Design Power Mode Diagram

   The trace width should be wide enough to maintain reasonable insertion loss and manufacturing
   reliability. Cutting out inner layers of ground under the trace will increase the effective substrate
   height; therefore, increasing the width of the RF trace.
   Caution:      It is critical that no other signals (digital, analog, or supply) cross under the RF path. The figure
                 below shows a generic example of good and poor routing techniques.




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    Poor routing                                             Correct routing




    The yellow traces cross the RF trace.                    There is no signal around the RF path.

   Figure 2.     RF Routing Examples

              Fill the area around the RF traces with ground and ground vias to connect inner ground layers
               for isolation.
              Cut out ground fill under RF signal pads to reduce stray capacitance losses.
              Avoid routing RF traces with sharp corners. A smooth radius is recommended.
               E.g. Use of 45°angles instead of 90°.
              The ground reference plane should be a solid continuous plane under the trace.
              The coplanar clearance (G, below) from the trace to the ground should be at least the trace
               width (W) and at least twice the height (H). This reduces the parasitic capacitance, which
               potentially alters the trace impedance and increases the losses.
               E.g. If W = 100 microns then G = 200 microns in an ideal setup. G = 150 microns would also
               be acceptable is space is limited.




   Figure 3.     Coplanar Clearance Example


   Note:           The figure above shows several internal ground layers cut out, which may not be necessary for
                   every application.




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                      GND
                                                                                RF Connector
                              GND                                              GND        GND
                                       50 Ohm Controlled Impedance Trace
                      GND

      AR759x                  ANT

                      GND

                              GND                                              GND        GND
                                          2x Ground holdback – twice
                      GND                       the trace width




   Figure 4.     Antenna Microstrip Routing Example




   3.2.            USB Routing Recommendations
   HighSpeed USB signals (USB_D_P / USB_D_M) are a differential pair and must be routed with the
   following considerations/constraints:
              90 Ohm differential +/- 10% trace impedance,
              Differential trace length pair matching < 2mm (15 ps),
              Solid reference planes,
              Trace lengths < 120 mm,
              And 2x the trace width separation to all adjacent signals.
   SuperSpeed USB adds two differential pairs (SSRX+ / SSRX- and SSTX+ / SSTX-). These pairs
   should be routed with the following considerations/constraints:
              90 Ohm differential +/- 15% trace impedance,
              Differential trace length pair matching < 0.7mm (5 ps),
              Trace lengths < 112 mm,
              And GND isolation from other adjacent traces with minimum of 2x the SSRX/SSTX trace
               wdith.



   3.3.            Power and Ground Recommendations
   Power and ground routing is critical to achieving optimal performance of the AirPrime AR759x Series
   when integrated into an application.
   Recommendations:
              Do not use a separate GND for the Antennas.
              Connections to GND from the AirPrime AR759x Series should be flooded plane using thermal
               reliefs to ensure reliable solder joints.
              VBATT is recommended to be routed as a wide trace(s) directly from the power supply to the
               LGA pad.




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   3.4.          Antenna Recommendations
   Connecting the antenna ground reference to the vehicle chassis is not recommended since that has
   been known to cause noise from the engine to couple into the audio of the device. It is ultimately up to
   the integrator to evaluate this performance.



   3.5.          Interface Circuit Recommendations
   The recommended interface implementation is to use a dual-supply bus transceiver with configurable
   voltage translation. This allows a host processor operating at a different voltage to communicate with
   the AirPrime AR759x Series using the appropriate voltage levels.
   The figure below is a reference circuit for a digital input / output signal to / from the AirPrime AR759x
   Series.

    ApplVcc (1.2V – 3.6V)                                                                     VCC_1V8


                                                                                Direction
                                                                                L = B to A
                                               VCCB             VCCA            H = A to B
                                                                  DIR

               ApplGPIOx                      B                     A                         GPIOx




   Figure 5.   AirPrime AR759x Series Interface Reference Circuit

   The dual-supply bus transceiver with configurable voltage translation used in the reference circuit
   above is the Texas Instruments SN74AVC1T45.
   If a Digital IO signal is used bidirectional in the application then a bidirectional level translator, such as
   Texas Instruments TCA9406 is needed.




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           4. Firmware and Tools
   The AirPrime AR7592 are designed based on Qualcomm’s MDM9240 chipset, which contains a
   Modem Processor for running modem firmware components and an Application Processor for running
   embedded Linux applications. Various tools are provided by Qualcomm and developed by Sierra
   Wireless for developing and commercializing the AirPrime AR7592.



   4.1.       Modem Firmware
   The MDM9240 Modem Process contains the following categories of firmware, with possible
   modifications/extensions by Sierra Wireless as indicated:
          LTE/ WCDMA/ TD-SCDMA air interface protocols
          GNSS engine
          IMS protocol stack
          AT Command Processor: New AT commands will be added by Sierra Wireless. See
           document [8] for the complete list of AT Commands for the AirPrime AR759x Series.
          Data services
          Drivers/ BSP: Some modifications will be made to ensure the firmware can communicate with
           the AirPrime AR759x Series hardware properly.
          UICC functions
          Memory Management: Built-in redundancy and continuous monitoring against memory
           corruption
          Antenna Protection
          Voice support



   4.2.       Tools
   The following tools will be needed for the AirPrime AR7592 development, testing and
   commercialization.
          Firmware Update Tool
          Linux driver and Application Downloader
          Provisioning Tool
          Logging Tool
          Qualcomm’s QXDM (license with Qualcomm required)
          Qualcomm’s QPST (license with Qualcomm required)




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           5. Approval

   5.1.        Important Notice
   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 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 and its affiliates accept no responsibility for damages of any kind
   resulting from delays or errors in data transmitted or received using Sierra Wireless modem, or for
   failure of the Sierra Wireless modem to transmit or receive such data.



   5.2.        Safety and Hazards
   Do not operate the AirPrime AR7592:
          In areas where blasting is in progress
          Where explosive atmospheres may be present including refueling points, fuel depots, and
           chemical plants
          Near medical equipment, life support equipment, or any equipment which may be susceptible
           to any form of radio interference. In such areas, the AirPrime AR7592 device MUST BE
           POWERED OFF. Otherwise, the AirPrime AR7592 device can transmit signals that could
           interfere with this equipment
          In an aircraft, the AirPrime AR7592 device MUST BE POWERED OFF. Otherwise, the
           AirPrime AR7592 device can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard
           systems and may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft or disrupt the cellular network.
           Use of cellular phone in aircraft is illegal in some jurisdictions. Failure to observe this
           instruction may lead to suspension or denial of cellular telephone services to the offender, or
           legal action or both.
          Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is on the ground and
           the door is open. The AirPrime AR7592 device may be used normally at this time.



   5.3.        Important Compliance Information
   The AirPrime AR7592 is granted with a modular approval for mobile applications. Integrators may use
   the AR7592 device 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 20cm 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
          exposure to RF radiation, the maximum antenna gain including cable loss in a mobile-only
          exposure condition must not exceed the gain values presented in the table below:
           4.0 dBi in Cellular band
           5.0 dBi in PCS band
           4.0 dBi in LTE Band 4/AWS band
           5.0 dBi in LTE Band 7
           4.0 dBi in LTE Band 12


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               4.0 dBi in LTE Band 13
               4.0 dBi in LTE Band 17

       3. The AR7592 modem may transmit simultaneously with other collocated radio transmitters
          within a host device, provided the following conditions are met:
           Each collocated radio transmitter has been certfied by FCC / IC for mobile application.
           At least 20 cm separation distance between the antennas of the collocated transmitters
              and the user’s body must be maintained at all times.
           The output power and antenna gain must not exceed the limits and configu-rations
              stipulated in the following table.


                                                                                EIPR Limits       Maximum
    Device            Technology          Band         Frequency (MHz)
                                                                                (dbm)             antenna gain

                                          2            1850-1910                                  5
                                          4            1710-1755                                  4
                                          5            824-849                                    3
                      LTE                 7            2500 – 2570                                5
                                          12           699 -716                                   3
                                          13           777 - 787                                  3
    AR7592                                17           704-716                                    3
    Module                                2            1850-1910                                  5
                      UMTS                4            1710-1755                                  4
                                          5            824-849                                    3
                                          2            1850-1910                                  5
                      GPRS
                                          5            824-849                                    3
                                          2            1850-1910                                  5
                      EDGE
                                          5            824-849                                    3
                                                       2400-2500                27
                      WLAN
                                                       5150-580                 27

    Collocated                                         2300-2400                27
    transmitters*     WiMAX                            2500-2700                27
                                                       3300-3800                27
                      BT                               2400-2500                20

       *. Valid collocated Transmitter combinations: WLAN+BT; WiMAX+BT. (WLAN+WiMAX+BT is not permitted.)



       4. A label must be affixed to the outside of the end product into which the AirPrime AR7552
          device is incorporated, with a statement similar to the following:

          This device contains FCC ID: N7NAR7592 This equipment contains equipment certified
          under IC: 2417C-AR7592
       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 AirPrime AR7592 device may also need to pass the FCC Part 15
   unintentional emission testing requirements and be properly authorized.




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   Note:       If this module is intended for use in a portable device, you are responsible for separate approval to
               satisfy the SAR requirements of FCC Part 2.1093 and IC RSS-102.



   5.4.        IC Regulations
   This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the
   following two conditions:
       1. This device may not cause interference; and
       2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
          operation of the device.
   Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
   exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
       1. L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
       2. L’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
          brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.



   5.4.1.        Radiation Exposure Statement
   This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
   This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator
   and your body.
   Cet équipement est conforme Canada limites d'exposition aux radiations dans un environnement non
   contrôlé.
   Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé à distance minimum de 20cm entre le radiateur et votre corps.
   This radio transmitter (IC: 2417C-AR7592) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the
   antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included
   in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited
   for use with this device.
   Le présent émetteur radio (IC: 2417C-AR7592) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner
   avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal. Les types
   d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, et dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont
   strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur.




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                6. References
   The table below lists the reference specifications for this product.

   Table 24.     Reference Specifications


    Ref             Title                                                 Rev         Issuer

                                                                          Version
          [1]       3GPP TS 51.010-1                                                  3GPP
                                                                          7.3.1

          [2]       3GPP TS 34.121-1                                      V8          3GPP

          [3]       3GPP TS 36.521-1                                      V9          3GPP

          [4]       Universal Serial Bus Specification                    V2.0        USB Implementers Forum

                    Universal Serial Bus CDC Subclass Specification for
          [5]                                                             V1.0        USB Implementers Forum
                    Wireless Mobile Communication Devices
                    Universal Serial Bus Class Definitions for
          [6]                                                             V1.1        USB Implementers Forum
                    Communication Devices

          [7]       AirPrime - AR7 Series - Customer Process Guidelines   -           Sierra Wireless

                    AirPrime - AR75xx - AT Command Interface
          [8]                                                             V1.5        Sierra Wireless
                    Specification - 4112841

          [9]       AirPrime AR7xxx Firmware Download Guide               -           Sierra Wireless

                    AirPrime AR759x Thermal Management Application
          [10]                                                            V1.0        Sierra Wireless
                    Note - 2174114
                    AirPrime AR759x Current Consumption Application
          [11]                                                            V1.0        Sierra Wireless
                    Note - 2174115
                    AirPrime - AR Series - Hardware Compatibility APN -
          [12]                                                            V0.8        Sierra Wireless
                    4116174
                    AirPrime - AR7552 - Hardware Integration Guide –
          [13]                                                            V1.0        Sierra Wireless
                    4117336




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               7. Abbreviations
   The table below lists several abbreviations used in this document.

   Table 25.   Abbreviations


    Abbreviation               Description

    ADC                        Analog-to-Digital Converter
    CDMA                       Code Division Multiple Access
    DRX                        Discontinuous Receive
    EDGE                       Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution
    FDD                        Frequency Division Duplex
    GERAN                      GSM EDGE Radio Access Network
    GNSS                       Global Navigation Satellite System
    GSM                        Global System for Mobile Communications
    HSPA                       High Speed Packet Access
    I2S                        Inter-IC Sound
    LTE                        Long Term Evolution
    PCIe                       Peripheral Component Interconnect Express
    PCM                        Pulse Coded Modulation
    PMIC                       Power Management Integrated Circuit
    SCI                        Slot Cycle Index
    SDIO                       Secure Digital Input Output
    SPI                        Serial Peripheral Interface
    TDD                        Time Division Duplex
    TD-SCDMA                   Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access
    UART                       Universal Asynchronous Receiver / Transmitter
    UICC                       Universal Integrated Circuit Card
    UIM                        User Identity Module
    UMTS                       Universal Mobile Telecommunications System
    USB                        Universal Serial Bus
    WCDMA                      Wideband Code Division Multiple Access
    WWAN                       Wireless Wide Area Network




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