41111980 AirPrime EM7565 Hardware Integration Guide r1

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AirPrime EM7565
     Hardware Integration Guide




                                      41111980
                                           Rev 1
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                     Contents subject to change


Product Technical Specification



Important                Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data
                         can never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or be
Notice                   totally lost. Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when wireless
                         devices such as the Sierra Wireless modem are used in a normal manner with a
                         well-constructed network, the Sierra Wireless modem should not be used in
                         situations where failure to transmit or receive data could result in damage of any
                         kind to the user or any other party, including but not limited to personal injury,
                         death, or loss of property. Sierra Wireless accepts no responsibility for damages
                         of any kind resulting from delays or errors in data transmitted or received using
                         the Sierra Wireless modem, or for failure of the Sierra Wireless modem to
                         transmit or receive such data.


Safety and               Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in areas where blasting is in progress,
                         where explosive atmospheres may be present, near medical equipment, near life
Hazards
                         support equipment, or any equipment which may be susceptible to any form of
                         radio interference. In such areas, the Sierra Wireless modem MUST BE
                         POWERED OFF. The Sierra Wireless modem can transmit signals that could
                         interfere with this equipment.
                         Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in any aircraft, whether the aircraft is
                         on the ground or in flight. In aircraft, the Sierra Wireless modem MUST BE
                         POWERED OFF. When operating, the Sierra Wireless modem can transmit
                         signals that could interfere with various onboard systems.

                         Note: Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is on the
                         ground and the door is open. Sierra Wireless modems may be used at this time.


                         The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the Sierra Wireless
                         modem while in control of a vehicle. Doing so will detract from the driver or
                         operator's control and operation of that vehicle. In some states and provinces,
                         operating such communications devices while in control of a vehicle is an offence.


Limitation of            The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not
                         represent a commitment on the part of Sierra Wireless. SIERRA WIRELESS AND
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                         liability, be in excess of the price paid by the purchaser for the Sierra Wireless
                         product.




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                                                                                                        Preface



Patents                    This product may contain technology developed by or for Sierra Wireless Inc. This
                           product includes technology licensed from QUALCOMM®. This product is
                           manufactured or sold by Sierra Wireless Inc. or its affiliates under one or more
                           patents licensed from MMP Portfolio Licensing.


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Revision
History

Revision   Release date       Changes
number

1          December 2017      FCC/IC Certification




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                  Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
     Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
     Required Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5


Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
     Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
     Module Power States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6


RF Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
     RF Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
        Shielding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
        Antenna and Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
     Ground Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
     Interference and Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
         Interference From Other Wireless Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
         Host-generated RF Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
         Device-generated RF Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
         Methods to Mitigate Decreased Rx Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
         Radiated Spurious Emissions (RSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
     Radiated Sensitivity Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13


Regulatory Compliance and Industry Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
     Important Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
     Safety and Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
     Important Compliance Information for United States and Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15


Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18


Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20




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                                                                                                     1
1: Introduction
          The Sierra Wireless EM7565 Embedded Module is an M.2 module that provides LTE,
          UMTS, and GNSS connectivity for notebook, ultrabook, tablet computers, and M2M
          applications over several radio frequency bands.


          Accessories
          A hardware development kit is available for AirPrime M.2 modules. The kit contains
          hardware components for evaluating and developing with the module, including:
          • Development board
          • Cables
          • Antennas
          • Other accessories
          For over-the-air LTE testing, ensure that suitable antennas are used.


          Required Connectors
          Table 1-1 describes the connectors used to integrate the EM7565 Embedded Module
          into your host device.

          Table 1-1: Required Host–Module Connectors
           Connector type                                 Description

           RF cables          •   Mate with M.2-spec connectors
                              •   Three connector jacks (I-PEX 20448-001R-081 or equivalent)

           EDGE (67 pin)      •   Slot B compatible—Per the M.2 standard ([8] PCI Express NGFF
                                  (M.2) Electromechanical Specification Revision 1.0), a generic
                                  75 pin position EDGE connector on the motherboard uses a
                                  mechanical key to mate with the 67 pin notched module connector.
                              •   Manufacturers include LOTES (part #APCI0018-P001A01),
                                  Kyocera, JAE, Tyco, and Longwell.

           SIM                •   Industry-standard connector.




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            2: Power
                            Power Supply
                            The host provides power to the EM7565 through multiple power and ground pins. The
                            host must provide safe and continuous power (via battery or a regulated power
                            supply) at all times; the module does not have an independent power supply, or
                            protection circuits to guard against electrical issues.
                            For detailed pinout and voltage/current requirements of this module, see the AirPrime
                            EM7565 Product Technical Specification.


                            Module Power States
                            The module has five power states, as described in Table 2-1.

            Table 2-1: Module Power States




                                                                                                                                  USB interface active
                                                                                                               Host is powered



                                                                                                                                                         RF enabled
State           Details




 Normal         •   Module is active                                                                                                                   
 (Default
  state)        •   Default state. Occurs when VCC is first applied, Full_Card_Power_Off# is deasserted
                    (pulled high), and W_DISABLE# is deasserted
                •   Module is capable of placing/receiving calls, or establishing data connections on the
                    wireless network
                •   Current consumption is affected by several factors, including:
                    •   Radio band being used
                    •   Transmit power
                    •   Receive gain settings
                    •   Data rate

 Low power      •   Module is active                                                                                                                   
 (‘Airplane
  mode’)        •   Module enters this state:
                    • Under host interface control:
                      · Host issues AT+CFUN=0 (AT Command Set for User Equipment (UE) (Release 6)
                             (Doc# 3GPP TS 27.007))), or
                        ·    Host asserts W_DISABLE#, after AT!PCOFFEN=0 has been issued.
                    • Automatically, when critical temperature or voltage trigger limits have been reached))
 Sleep          •   Normal state of module between calls or data connections                                                                           
                •   Module cycles between wake (polling the network) and sleep, at network provider-deter-
                    mined interval.




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Table 2-1: Module Power States (Continued)




                                                                                                                                USB interface active
                                                                                                             Host is powered



                                                                                                                                                       RF enabled
State           Details




 Off            •   Host keeps module powered off by asserting Full_Card_Power_Off# (signal pulled low or                                            
                    left floating)
                •   Module draws minimal current

 Disconnected   •   Host power source is disconnected from the module and all voltages associated with the                                           
                    module are at 0 V.




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3: RF Specifications
          The EM7565 operates on the frequency bands listed below.

          Table 3-1: LTE Frequency Band Supporta
                Band              Frequency (Tx)                   Frequency (Rx)

                  B1               1920–1980 MHz                    2110–2170 MHz

                  B2               1850–1910 MHz                    1930–1990 MHz

                  B3                  1710–1785                     1805–1880 MHz

                  B4                  1710–1755                     2110–2155 MHz

                  B5                824–849 MHz                      869–894 MHz

                  B7               2500–2570 MHz                    2620–2690 MHz

                  B8                880–915 MHz                      925–960 MHz

                  B9             1749.9–1784.9 MHz                1844.9–1879.9 MHz

                 B12                699–716 MHz                      729–746 MHz

                 B13                777–787 MHz                      746–756 MHz

                 B18                815–830 MHz                      860–875 MHz

                 B19                830–845 MHz                      875–890 MHz

                 B20                832–862 MHz                      791–821 MHz

                 B26                814–849 MHz                      859–894 MHz

                 B28                703–748 MHz                      758–803 MHz

                 B29                      n/a                        717–728 MHz

                 B30               2305–2315 MHz                    2350–2360 MHz

                 B32                      n/a                       1452–1496 MHz

                 B41                            2496–2690 MHz (TDD)

                 B42                            3400–3600 MHz (TDD)

                 B43                            3600–3800 MHz (TDD)

                 B46                      n/a                   5150–5925 MHz (TDD)

                 B48                            3550–3700 MHz (TDD)

                 B66               1710–1780 MHz                    2110–2200 MHz
               a. For bandwidth support details, see 3GPP TS 36.521-1 v11.3.0, table
                  5.4.2.1-1




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               Table 3-2: WCDMA Frequency Band Support

                Band a        Frequency (Tx)                   Frequency (Rx)

               Band 1                1920–1980 MHz                    2110–2170 MHz

               Band 2                1850–1910 MHz                    1930–1990 MHz

               Band 3                1710–1785 MHz                    1805–1880 MHz

               Band 4                1710–1755 MHz                    2110–2155 MHz

               Band 5                 824–849 MHz                      869–894 MHz

               Band 6                 830–840 MHz                      875–885 MHz

               Band 8                 880–915 MHz                      925–960 MHz

               Band 9              1749.9–1784.9 MHz                1844.9–1879.9 MHz

               Band 19                830–845 MHz                      875–890 MHz

                  a. WCDMA channel spacing is 5 MHz, but this can be adjusted to optimize
                     performance in a particular deployment scenario.

               Table 3-3: GNSS Frequency Band Support
                Band                                 Frequencies

               Narrow-band GPS, Galileo              Rx: 1575.42 MHz

               Wide-band GPS + GLONASS               Rx: 1559–1606 MHz

               Narrow-band BeiDou                    Rx: 1561.098 MHz

               Narrow-band GLONASS                   Rx: 1601.72 MHz

               Narrow-band QZSS                      Rx: 1572.42 MHz



               RF Connections
               When attaching antennas to the module:
               • Use RF plug connectors that are compatible with the following RF receptacle
                  connectors: Foxconn (KK12011-02-7H), Longwell (911-002-0006R),
                  Speedtech (C87P101-00001-H), Murata (MM4829-2702RA4 (HSC)), IPEX
                  (20449-001E (MHF4)).
               • Match coaxial connections between the module and the antenna to 50 .
               • Minimize RF cable losses to the antenna; the recommended maximum cable
                  loss for antenna cabling is 0.5 dB.
               • To ensure best thermal performance, use the mounting hole (if possible) to
                  attach (ground) the device to a metal chassis.

               Note: If the antenna connection is shorted or open, the modem will not sustain permanent
               damage.




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                         Shielding
                         The module is fully shielded to protect against EMI and must not be removed.


                         Antenna and Cabling
                         When selecting the antenna and cable, it is critical to RF performance to match
                         antenna gain and cable loss.

                         Choosing the Correct Antenna and Cabling
                         When matching antennas and cabling:
                         • The antenna (and associated circuitry) should have a nominal impedance of
                            50  with a return loss of better than 10 dB across each frequency band of
                            operation.
                         • The system gain value affects both radiated power and regulatory (FCC, IC,
                            CE, etc.) test results.

                         Designing Custom Antennas
                         Consider the following points when designing custom antennas:
                         • A skilled RF engineer should do the development to ensure that the RF
                            performance is maintained.
                         • If both UMTS and CDMA modules will be installed in the same platform, you
                            may want to develop separate antennas for maximum performance.

                         Determining the Antenna’s Location
                         When deciding where to put the antennas:
                         • Antenna location may affect RF performance. Although the module is
                            shielded to prevent interference in most applications, the placement of the
                            antenna is still very important—if the host device is insufficiently shielded,
                            high levels of broadband or spurious noise can degrade the module’s perfor-
                            mance.
                         • Connecting cables between the module and the antenna must have 50 
                            impedance. If the impedance of the module is mismatched, RF performance
                            is reduced significantly.
                         • Antenna cables should be routed, if possible, away from noise sources
                            (switching power supplies, LCD assemblies, etc.). If the cables are near the
                            noise sources, the noise may be coupled into the RF cable and into the
                            antenna.

                         Disabling the Diversity Antenna
                         Use the AT command !RXDEN=0 to disable receive diversity or !RXDEN=1 to
                         enable receive diversity.




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               Note: A diversity antenna is used to improve connection quality and reliability through
               redundancy. Because two antennas may experience difference interference effects (signal
               distortion, delay, etc.), when one antenna receives a degraded signal, the other may not be
               similarly affected.




               Ground Connection
               When connecting the module to system ground:
               • Prevent noise leakage by establishing a very good ground connection to the
                  module through the host connector.
               • Connect to system ground using the module’s mounting hole.
               • Minimize ground noise leakage into the RF.
                  Depending on the host board design, noise could potentially be coupled to
                  the module from the host board. This is mainly an issue for host designs that
                  have signals traveling along the length of the module, or circuitry operating at
                  both ends of the module interconnects.


               Interference and Sensitivity
               Several interference sources can affect the module’s RF performance
               (RF desense). Common sources include power supply noise and device-
               generated RF.
               RF desense can be addressed through a combination of mitigation techniques
               (Methods to Mitigate Decreased Rx Performance on page 12) and radiated
               sensitivity measurement (Radiated Sensitivity Measurement on page 13).

               Note: The EM7565 is based on ZIF (Zero Intermediate Frequency) technologies. When
               performing EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) tests, there are no IF (Intermediate
               Frequency) components from the module to consider.



               Interference From Other Wireless Devices
               Wireless devices operating inside the host device can cause interference that
               affects the module.
               To determine the most suitable locations for antennas on your host device,
               evaluate each wireless device’s radio system, considering the following:
               • Any harmonics, sub-harmonics, or cross-products of signals generated by
                   wireless devices that fall in the module’s Rx range may cause spurious
                   response, resulting in decreased Rx performance.
               • The Tx power and corresponding broadband noise of other wireless devices
                   may overload or increase the noise floor of the module’s receiver, resulting in
                   Rx desense.
               The severity of this interference depends on the closeness of the other antennas
               to the module’s antenna. To determine suitable locations for each wireless
               device’s antenna, thoroughly evaluate your host device’s design.



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                         Host-generated RF Interference
                         All electronic computing devices generate RF interference that can negatively
                         affect the receive sensitivity of the module.
                         Proximity of host electronics to the antenna in wireless devices can contribute to
                         decreased Rx performance. Components that are most likely to cause this
                         include:
                         • Microprocessor and memory
                         • Display panel and display drivers
                         • Switching-mode power supplies


                         Device-generated RF Interference
                         The module can cause interference with other devices. Wireless devices such as
                         AirPrime embedded modules transmit in bursts (pulse transients) for set durations
                         (RF burst frequencies). Hearing aids and speakers convert these burst
                         frequencies into audible frequencies, resulting in audible noise.


                         Methods to Mitigate Decreased Rx
                         Performance
                         It is important to investigate sources of localized interference early in the design
                         cycle. To reduce the effect of device-generated RF on Rx performance:
                         • Put the antenna as far as possible from sources of interference. The
                               drawback is that the module may be less convenient to use.
                         • Shield the host device. The module itself is well shielded to avoid external
                               interference. However, the antenna cannot be shielded for obvious reasons.
                               In most instances, it is necessary to employ shielding on the components of
                               the host device (such as the main processor and parallel bus) that have the
                               highest RF emissions.
                         • Filter out unwanted high-order harmonic energy by using discrete filtering on
                               low frequency lines.
                         • Form shielding layers around high-speed clock traces by using multi-layer
                               PCBs.
                         • Route antenna cables away from noise sources.


                         Radiated Spurious Emissions (RSE)
                         When designing an antenna for use with AirPrime embedded modules, the host
                         device with an AirPrime embedded module must satisfy any applicable
                         standards/local regulatory bodies for radiated spurious emission (RSE) for
                         receive-only mode and for transmit mode (transmitter is operating).
                         Note that antenna impedance affects radiated emissions, which must be
                         compared against the conducted 50-ohm emissions baseline. (AirPrime
                         embedded modules meet the 50-ohm conducted emissions requirement.)




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               Radiated Sensitivity Measurement
               A wireless host device contains many noise sources that contribute to a reduction
               in Rx performance.
               To determine the extent of any receiver performance desensitization due to self-
               generated noise in the host device, over-the-air (OTA) or radiated testing is
               required. This testing can be performed by Sierra Wireless or you can use your
               own OTA test chamber for in-house testing.




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                                                                                                     4
4: Regulatory Compliance and Industry
Certifications
          This module is designed to meet, and upon commercial release, will meet the
          requirements of the following regulatory bodies and regulations, where applicable:
          • Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States
          • The Certification and Engineering Bureau of Industry Canada (IC)
          • The National Communications Commission (NCC) of Taiwan, Republic of China
          • Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) of Japan
          • Radio Equipment Directive (RED) of the European Union
          Upon commercial release, the following industry certifications will have been
          obtained, where applicable:
          • GCF
          • PTCRB
          Additional certifications and details on specific country approvals may be obtained
          upon customer request—contact your Sierra Wireless account representative for
          details.
          Additional testing and certification may be required for the end product with an
          embedded EM7565 module and are the responsibility of the OEM. Sierra Wireless
          offers professional services-based assistance to OEMs with the testing and
          certification process, if required.


          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 module are used in a normal manner with a well-
          constructed network, the Sierra Wireless module 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 the Sierra
          Wireless module, or for failure of the Sierra Wireless module to transmit or receive
          such data.


          Safety and Hazards
          Do not operate your EM7565 module:
          • In areas where blasting is in progress
          • Where explosive atmospheres may be present including refuelling 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 EM7565 module
             MUST BE POWERED OFF. Otherwise, the EM7565 module can transmit signals
             that could interfere with this equipment.



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               In an aircraft, the EM7565 module MUST BE POWERED OFF. Otherwise, the
               EM7565 module 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 a cellular phone in an 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 EM7565 module may be used normally at this
               time.


               Important Compliance Information for
               United States and Canada
               The EM7565 module, upon commercial release, will have been granted modular
               approval for mobile applications. Integrators may use the EM7565 module in their
               final products without additional FCC/IC (Industry Canada) certification if they
               meet the following conditions. Otherwise, additional FCC/IC approvals must be
               obtained.
               1. At least 20 cm separation distance between the antenna and the user’s body
                  must be maintained at all times.
               2. To comply with FCC/IC regulations limiting both maximum RF output power
                  and human exposure to RF radiation, the maximum antenna gain including
                  cable loss in a mobile-only exposure condition must not exceed the limits
                  stipulated in Table 4-1 on page 16.
               3. The EM7565 module may transmit simultaneously with other collocated radio
                  transmitters within a host device, provided the following conditions are met:
                  · Each collocated radio transmitter has been certified 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 radiated power of a collocated transmitter must not exceed the EIRP
                     limit stipulated in Table 4-1 on page 16.




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Table 4-1: Antenna Gain and Collocated Radio Transmitter Specifications
                                          Tx Freq        Max Time-Avg            Antenna Gain Limit (dBi)             EIRP
                Operating mode            Range           Cond Power                                                 Limits
                                           (MHz)            (dBm)               Standalone         Collocated        (dBm)

                 WCDMA Band 2/
                                        1850    1910             24                   6                  4              30
                    LTE B2

                 WCDMA Band 4/
                                        1710    1755             24                   6                  4              30
                    LTE B4

                 WCDMA Band 5/
                                        824      849             24                   6                  4              30
                    LTE B5

                      LTE B7            2500    2570            23.8                  9                  4             32.8
   EM7565
  Embedded            LTE B12           699      716             24                   6                  4              30
   Module
                      LTE B13           777      787             24                   6                  4              30

                      LTE B26           814      849             24                   6                  4              30

                      LTE B30           2305    2315             23                  1*                  1*             32

                      LTE B41           2496    2690            23.8                  9                  4             32.8

                     LTE B48**          3550    3700             23                   0                  0              23

                      LTE B66           1710    1780             24                   6                  4              30

                  WLAN 2.4 GHz          2400    2500                                                                    30

                   WLAN 5 GHz           5150    5850                                                                    30
  Collocated
 transmitters
                         BT             2400    2500                                                                    16

                       WiGig           58320    62640                                                                   25


*Important: The FCC and IC have a strict EIRP limit in Band 30 for mobile and portable stations in order to protect
adjacent satellite radio, aeronautical mobile telemetry, and deep space network operations. Mobile and portable stations
must not have antenna gain exceeding 1 dBi in Band 30. Additionally, both the FCC and IC prohibit the use of external
vehicle-mounted antennas for mobile and portable stations in this band.

Fixed stations may use antennas with higher gain in Band 30 due to relaxed EIRP limits. EM7565 modules used as fixed
subscriber stations in Canada or fixed customer premises equipment (CPE) stations in the United States may have an
antenna gain up to 10 dBi in Band 30, however, the use of outdoor antennas or outdoor station installations are
prohibited except if professionally installed in locations that are at least 20 meters from roadways or in locations where it
can be shown that the ground power level of -44 dBm per 5 MHz in the bands 2305–2315 MHz and 2350–2360 MHz or
-55 dBm per 5 MHz in the bands 2315–2320 MHz and 2345–2350 MHz will not be exceeded at the nearest roadway. For
the purposes of this notice, a roadway includes a highway, street, avenue, parkway, driveway, square, place, bridge,
viaduct or trestle, any part of which is intended for use by the general public for the passage of vehicles.

Mobile carriers often have limits on total radiated power (TRP), which requires an efficient antenna. The end product with
an embedded module must output sufficient power to meet the TRP requirement but not too much to exceed FCC/IC's
EIRP limit. If you need assistance in meeting this requirement, please contact Sierra Wireless.

**Important: Airborne operations in LTE Band 48 are prohibited.




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                                         Regulatory Compliance and Industry Certifications



               4. A label must be affixed to the outside of the end product into which the
                  EM7565 module is incorporated, with a statement similar to the following:
                  · This device contains FCC ID: N7NEM75
                    Contains transmitter module IC: 2417C-EM75 where 2417C-EM75 is
                    the module’s certification number.
               5. A user manual with the end product must clearly indicate the operating
                  requirements and conditions that must be observed to ensure compliance
                  with current FCC/IC RF exposure guidelines.
               The end product with an embedded EM7565 module may also need to pass the
               FCC Part 15 unintentional emission testing requirements and be properly
               authorized per FCC Part 15.
               Note: If this module is 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.




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                                                                                                         A
A: Acronyms
Table A-1: Acronyms and Definitions
 Acronym or term   Definition

  3GPP             3rd Generation Partnership Project

  BeiDou           BeiDou Navigation Satellite System
                   A Chinese system that uses a series of satellites in geostationary and middle
                   earth orbits to provide navigational data.

  BER              Bit Error Rate—A measure of receive sensitivity

  BLER             Block Error Rate

  dB               Decibel = 10 x log10 (P1/P2)
                   P1 is calculated power; P2 is reference power
                   Decibel = 20 x log10 (V1/V2)
                   V1 is calculated voltage, V2 is reference voltage

  dBm              A logarithmic (base 10) measure of relative power (dB for decibels); relative to
                   milliwatts (m). A dBm value will be 30 units (1000 times) larger (less negative)
                   than a dBW value, because of the difference in scale (milliwatts vs. watts).

  DC-HSPA+         Dual Carrier HSPA+

  EMC              Electromagnetic Compatibility

  EMI              Electromagnetic Interference

  FCC              Federal Communications Commission
                   The U.S. federal agency that is responsible for interstate and foreign
                   communications. The FCC regulates commercial and private radio spectrum
                   management, sets rates for communications services, determines standards for
                   equipment, and controls broadcast licensing. Consult www.fcc.gov.

  Galileo          A European system that uses a series of satellites in middle earth orbit to provide
                   navigational data.

  GCF              Global Certification Forum

  GLONASS          Global Navigation Satellite System—A Russian system that uses a series of 24
                   satellites in middle circular orbit to provide navigational data.

  GNSS             Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, and Galileo)

  GPS              Global Positioning System
                   An American system that uses a series of 24 satellites in middle circular orbit to
                   provide navigational data.

  Host             The device into which an embedded module is integrated

  HSDPA            High Speed Downlink Packet Access

  HSPA+            Enhanced HSPA, as defined in 3GPP Release 7 and beyond

  HSUPA            High Speed Uplink Packet Access




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Table A-1: Acronyms and Definitions (Continued)
           Acronym or term        Definition

               Hz                 Hertz = 1 cycle/second

               IC                 Industry Canada

               IF                 Intermediate Frequency

               IS                 Interim Standard.
                                  After receiving industry consensus, the TIA forwards the standard to ANSI for
                                  approval.

               LTE                Long Term Evolution—a high-performance air interface for cellular mobile
                                  communication systems.

               MHz                Megahertz = 10e6 Hz

               OEM                Original Equipment Manufacturer—a company that manufactures a product and
                                  sells it to a reseller.

               OTA                ‘Over the air’ (or radiated through the antenna)

               PCB                Printed Circuit Board

               PCS                Personal Communication System
                                  A cellular communication infrastructure that uses the 1.9 GHz radio spectrum.

               PTCRB              PCS Type Certification Review Board

               QZSS               Quasi-Zenith Satellite System—Japanese system for satellite-based
                                  augmentation of GPS.

               RF                 Radio Frequency

               RSE                Radiated Spurious Emissions

               Sensitivity (RF)   Measure of lowest power signal at the receiver input that can provide a prescribed
                                  BER/BLER/SNR value at the receiver output.

               SNR                Signal-to-Noise Ratio

               TIA/EIA            Telecommunications Industry Association / Electronics Industry Association.
                                  A standards setting trade organization, whose members provide communications
                                  and information technology products, systems, distribution services and
                                  professional services in the United States and around the world. Consult
                                  www.tiaonline.org.

               UMTS               Universal Mobile Telecommunications System

               USB                Universal Serial Bus

               VCC                Supply voltage

               WCDMA              Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (also referred to as UMTS)

               WLAN               Wireless Local Area Network

               ZIF                Zero Intermediate Frequency




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               Index
      A                                                  I
      accessories, 5                                     impedance
      acronyms and definitions, 18– 19                         module–antenna, 10
      antenna                                            industry approvals, 14
           connection considerations, 9                  interference
           custom, design, 10                                  device generated, 12
           diversity antenna, disabling, 10                    host-generated, 12
           limit, matching coaxial connections, 9              wireless devices, 11
           location, considerations, 10
           matching, considerations, 10
           maximum cable loss, 9                         L
           routing, 10
                                                         LTE
      approvals, regulatory and industry, 14
                                                               frequency band support, 8, 9

      B                                                  M
      bands supported, RF
                                                         module
          LTE, 8, 9
                                                             power states, 6–??

      C                                                  N
      cable loss
                                                         noise
           antenna, maximum, 9
                                                              leakage, minimizing, 11
      connection
           grounding, 11
      connectors, required                               P
           host-module, 5
                                                         PCB
                                                             multi-layer, shielding for RF desense, 12
      D                                                  power
                                                             states, module, 6–??
      desense. See RF
      diversity antenna
           disabling, 10                                 R
                                                         radiated sensitivity measurement, 13
      E                                                  radiated spurious emissions, 12
                                                         regulatory approvals, 14
      EDGE
                                                         regulatory information, ??– 17
         connector, required, 5
                                                              FCC, 15
                                                              limitation of liability, 14
      F                                                       safety and hazards, 14
                                                         RF
      filtering, RF desense, 12                               antenna cable loss, maximum, 9
      frequency band support                                  antenna connection, considerations, 9
             LTE, 8, 9                                        connectors, required, 5
                                                              desense
                                                                    device-generated, 12
      G                                                             harmonic energy, filtering, 12
                                                                    mitigation suggestions, 12
      gain
                                                                    shielding suggestions, 12
          maximum, 15
                                                              interference
      grounding
                                                                    other devices, 12
          connection considerations, 11
                                                                    wireless devices, 11
                                                         RF bands supported
                                                              LTE, 8, 9
                                                         RF specifications, 8–??




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                                                  Index


RSE, 12


S
sensitivity
     radiated measurement, overview, 13
shielding
     module, compliance, 10
     reducing RF desense, 12
SIM
     connector, required, 5
specifications
     RF, 8–??


Z
ZIF (Zero Intermediate Frequency), 11




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