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Preface 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 Liability ITS AFFILIATES SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, GENERAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR REVENUE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY SIERRA WIRELESS PRODUCT, EVEN IF SIERRA WIRELESS AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR THEY ARE FORESEEABLE OR FOR CLAIMS BY ANY THIRD PARTY. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall Sierra Wireless and/or its affiliates aggregate liability arising under or in connection with the Sierra Wireless product, regardless of the number of events, occurrences, or claims giving rise to liability, be in excess of the price paid by the purchaser for the Sierra Wireless product. Rev 1 Dec.12 Proprietary and Confidential - Contents subject to change 3

Hardware Integration Guide 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 InterDigital Group. Copyright ©2012 Sierra Wireless. All rights reserved. Trademarks AirCard® is a registered trademark of Sierra Wireless. Sierra Wireless™, AirPrime™, Watcher™, and the Sierra Wireless logo are trademarks of Sierra Wireless. Windows® and Windows Vista® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh and Mac OS X are registered trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. QUALCOMM® is a registered trademark of QUALCOMM Incorporated. Used under license. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Contact Information Sales Desk: Phone: 1-604-232-1488 Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time E-mail: sales@sierrawireless.com Post: Sierra Wireless 13811 Wireless Way Richmond, BC Canada V6V 3A4 Fax: 1-604-231-1109 Web: www.sierrawireless.com Consult our website for up-to-date product descriptions, documentation, application notes, firmware upgrades, troubleshooting tips, and press releases: www.sierrawireless.com Revision History Revision Release date Changes number 1 December 2012 FCC certification 4 Proprietary and Confidential - Contents subject to change 411xxxx

Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Required connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Module power states . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 RF Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 RF connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Shielding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Antenna and cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Ground connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Interference and sensitivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Interference from other wireless devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Host-generated RF interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Device-generated RF interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Methods to mitigate decreased Rx performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Radiated Spurious Emissions (RSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Radiated sensitivity measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Regulatory Compliance and Industry Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Important notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Safety and hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Important compliance information for North American users . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Rev 1 Dec.12 Proprietary and Confidential - Contents subject to change 5

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1: Introduction 1 The Sierra Wireless MC8805 PCI Express Mini Card is a compact, lightweight, wireless UMTS-based modem. The MC8805 provides DC-HSPA+, HSPA+, HSDPA, HSUPA, WCDMA, GSM, GPRS, EDGE, and GNSS connectivity for notebook, ultrabook, and tablet computers over several radio frequency bands. The device also supports 2G / 3G roaming, subject to carrier provisioning. Accessories The Universal Development Kit (UDK) is a hardware development platform for AirPrime MC-series modules. It contains hardware components for evaluating and developing with the module, including: • Development board • Cables • Antennas (Additional antennas may be required to support all bands.) • Initial allotment of support hours • Other accessories For instructions on setting up the UDK (part number 6000270), see [4] PCI Express Mini Card Dev Kit Quick Start Guide (Doc# 2130705). Required connectors Table 1-1 describes the connectors used to integrate the MC8805 into your host device. Table 1-1: Required host-module connectors 1 Connector type Description RF cables • Mate with Hirose U.FL connectors (model U.FL #CL331-0471-0-10) • Two connector jacks EDGE (52-pin) • Industry-standard mating connector • Some manufacturers include Tyco, Foxconn, Molex • Example: UDK board uses Molex 67910-0001 SIM • Industry-standard connector. Type depends on how host device exposes the SIM socket • Example: UDK board uses ITT CCM03-3518 Rev 1 Dec.12 Proprietary and Confidential - Contents subject to change 7

Hardware Integration Guide 1. Manufacturers / part numbers are for reference only and are subject to change. Choose connectors that are appropriate for your own design. 8 Proprietary and Confidential - Contents subject to change 411xxxx

2: Power 2 Power supply The host provides power to the MC8805 through multiple power and ground pins.The host must provide safe and continuous power 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 MC8805 Product Technical Specification Document & Customer Design Guidelines. Module power states The module has four power states, as described in Table 2-1. Table 2-1: Module power states USB interface active Module is powered Host is powered RF enabled State Details Normal • Module is active     (Default state) • Default state when VCC is first applied in the absence of W_DISABLE_N control • 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 • Number of active Tx time slots Low power • Module is active     (‘Airplane mode’) • Module enters this state: • Under host interface control: · Host issues AT+CFUN=0 ([1] AT Command Set for User Equipment (UE) (Release 6) (Doc# 3GPP TS 27.007))), or · Host asserts W_DISABLE_N, after AT!PCOFFEN=0 has been issued. • Automatically, when critical temperature or voltage trigger limits have been reached Rev 1 Dec.12 Proprietary and Confidential - Contents subject to change 9

Hardware Integration Guide Table 2-1: Module power states (Continued) USB interface active Module is powered Host is powered RF enabled State Details Sleep • Normal state of module between calls or data connections     • Module cycles between wake (polling the network) and sleep, at network provider- determined interval. Disconnected • Host power source is disconnected from the module and all voltages associated with     the module are at 0 V. 10 Proprietary and Confidential - Contents subject to change 411xxxx

3: RF Specifications 3 The MC8805 operates on the frequency bands listed below. Table 3-1: WCDMA frequency band support1 Band Frequencies Band 1 Tx: 1920–1980 MHz WCDMA 2100 Rx: 2110–2170 MHz Band 2 Tx: 1850–1910 MHz WCDMA 1900 Rx: 1930–1990 MHz Band 5 Tx: 824–849 MHz WCDMA 850 Rx: 869–894 MHz Band 8 Tx: 880–915 MHz WCDMA 900 Rx: 925–960 MHz 1. WCDMA channel spacing is 5 MHz, but this can be adjusted to optimize performance in a particular deployment scenario. Table 3-2: GSM frequency band support Band Frequencies GSM 850 Tx: 824–849 MHz Rx: 869–894 MHz EGSM 900 Tx: 880–915 MHz Rx: 925–960 MHz GSM 1800 Tx: 1710–1785 MHz Rx: 1805–1880 MHz GSM 1900 Tx: 1850–1910 MHz Rx: 1930–1990 MHz Table 3-3: GNSS frequency band support Band Frequencies GPS Rx: 1575.42 MHz GLONASS Rx: 1602 MHz Rev 1 Dec.12 Proprietary and Confidential - Contents subject to change 11

Hardware Integration Guide RF connections When attaching antennas to the module: Note: To disconnect the • Use Hirose U.FL connectors (3 mm x 3 mm, low profile; model antenna, make sure you U.FL #CL331-0471-0-10) to attach antennas to connection points on the use the Hirose U.FL module. connector removal tool • Match coaxial connections between the module and the antenna to 50 . (P / N UFL-LP-N-2(01)) to • Minimize RF cable losses to the antenna; the recommended maximum cable prevent damage to the loss for antenna cabling is 0.5 dB. module or coaxial cable assembly. • To ensure best thermal performance, if possible use the mounting holes to attach (ground) the device to the main PCB ground or a metal chassis. Note: If the antenna connection is shorted or open, the modem will not sustain permanent damage. 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 CDMA and UMTS 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, 12 Proprietary and Confidential - Contents subject to change 411xxxx

RF Specifications 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. 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 two mounting holes at the top of the module. • 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 14) and radiated sensitivity measurement (Radiated sensitivity measurement on page 15). Note: The MC8805 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. Rev 1 Dec.12 Proprietary and Confidential - Contents subject to change 13

Hardware Integration Guide 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. 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. 14 Proprietary and Confidential - Contents subject to change 411xxxx

RF Specifications • 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 the radiated spurious emission (RSE) test cases described in: • CE/ETSI EN 301 908 (WCDMA), test numbers 5.3.1 (‘Radiated Emissions (UE)’) • CE/ETSI EN 301 511 (GSM), test 5.2.16 (‘Radiated Spurious Emissions - MS allocated a channel’). This test uses the procedure and requirement outlined in 3GPP 51.010 (GSM) section 12.2.1 of the same test name. 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.) Note: GSM spurious emissions are most likely to have RSE issues, but in general, RSE requirements must be met on all models with user-designed antennas. 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. Rev 1 Dec.12 Proprietary and Confidential - Contents subject to change 15

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4: Regulatory Compliance and Industry 4 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 National Communications Commission (NCC) of Taiwan, Republic of China • Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive of the European Union Upon commercial release, the following industry approvals will have been obtained, where applicable: • GCF-CC • Full GCF Additional certifications 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 MC8805 modem 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 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 the Sierra Wireless modem, or for failure of the Sierra Wireless modem to transmit or receive such data. Safety and hazards Do not operate your MC8805 modem: • In areas where blasting is in progress Rev 1 Dec.12 Proprietary and Confidential - Contents subject to change 17

Hardware Integration Guide • 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 MC8805 modem MUST BE POWERED OFF. Otherwise, the MC8805 modem can transmit signals that could interfere with this equipment. In an aircraft, the MC8805 modem MUST BE POWERED OFF. Otherwise, the MC8805 modem 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 MC8805 modem may be used normally at this time. Important compliance information for North American users Note: Details are preliminary and subject to change. The MC8805 modem has been granted modular approval for mobile applications. Integrators may use the MC8805 modem in their final products without additional FCC certification if they meet the following conditions. Otherwise, additional FCC 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 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: Note: Gain values are · 6.5 dBi in Cellular band preliminary and subject to · 3 dBi in PCS band change. 3. The MC8805 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 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. 18 Proprietary and Confidential - Contents subject to change 411xxxx

Regulatory Compliance and Industry Certifications · The output power and antenna gain must not exceed the limits and configu- rations stipulated in the following table. Device Technology Band Frequency Maximum Maximum (MHz) conducted power antenna gain (dBm) (dBi) MC8805 Mini UMTS 2 1850–1910 23.5 3 Card 5 824–849 23.5 3 GSM Cellular 824–849 33 3 (850) PCS 1850–1910 30 3 (1900) Collocated WLAN 2400–2500 29 5.0 transmitters1 5150–5850 29 5.0 WiMAX 2300–2400 29 5.0 2500–2700 29 5.0 3300–3800 29 5.0 BT 2400–2500 15 5.0 1. 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 MC8805 modem is incorporated, with a statement similar to the following: · This device contains FCC ID: N7NMC8805 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 RF exposure guidelines. The end product with an embedded MC8805 modem 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. Rev 1 Dec.12 Proprietary and Confidential - Contents subject to change 19

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5: Acronyms 5 Table 5-1: Acronyms and definitions Acronym or term Definition 3GPP 3rd Generation Partnership Project 8PSK Octagonal Phase Shift Keying AGC Automatic Gain Control A-GPS Assisted GPS API Application Programming Interface BER Bit Error Rate — A measure of receive sensitivity BLER Block Error Rate bluetooth Wireless protocol for data exchange over short distances CDG CDMA Development Group—a consortium of companies that develop and promote the products and services for CDMA wireless systems. CDMA Code Division Multiple Access. A wideband spread spectrum technique used in digital cellular, personal communications services, and other wireless networks. Wide channels (1.25 MHz) are obtained through spread spectrum transmissions, thus allowing many active users to share the same channel. Each user is assigned a unique digital code, which differentiates the individual conversations on the same channel. CQI Channel Quality Indication COM Communication port CS Circuit-switched CW Continuous waveform 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+ DCS Digital Cellular System A cellular communication infrastructure that uses the 1.8 GHz radio spectrum. DL Downlink (network to mobile) DUN Dial-Up Networking DRX Discontinuous Reception Rev 1 Dec.12 Proprietary and Confidential - Contents subject to change 21

Hardware Integration Guide Table 5-1: Acronyms and definitions (Continued) Acronym or term Definition DSM Distributed Shared Memory DUT Device Under Test EDGE Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution EIRP Effective (or Equivalent) Isotropic Radiated Power EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMI Electromagnetic Interference ERP Effective Radiated Power ESD Electrostatic Discharge 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. FDMA Frequency Division Multiple Access FER Frame Error Rate — A measure of receive sensitivity. firmware Software stored in ROM or EEPROM; essential programs that remain even when the system is turned off. Firmware is easier to change than hardware but more permanent than software stored on disk. FOTA Firmware Over The Air — Technology used to download firmware upgrades directly from the service provider, over the air. FOV Field Of View FSN Factory Serial Number—A unique serial number assigned to the mini card during manufacturing. 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. GMSK Gaussian Minimum Shift Keying modulation GNSS Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GPS plus GLONASS) GPRS General Packet Radio Service GPS Global Positioning System An American system that uses a series of 24 satellites in middle circular orbit to provide navigational data. GSM Global System for Mobile Communications Host The device into which an embedded module is integrated HSDPA High Speed Downlink Packet Access 22 Proprietary and Confidential - Contents subject to change 411xxxx

Acronyms Table 5-1: Acronyms and definitions (Continued) Acronym or term Definition HSPA+ Enhanced HSPA, as defined in 3GPP Release 7 and beyond HSUPA High Speed Uplink Packet Access Hz Hertz = 1 cycle / second IC Industry Canada IF Intermediate Frequency IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identity inrush current Peak current drawn when a device is connected or powered on inter-RAT Radio Access Technology IOT Interoperability Testing IS Interim Standard. After receiving industry consensus, the TIA forwards the standard to ANSI for approval. LED Light Emitting Diode. A semiconductor diode that emits visible or infrared light. LHCP Left-Hand Circular Polarized LNA Low Noise Amplifier LPM Low Power Mode LPT Line Print Terminal LTE Long Term Evolution—a high-performance air interface for cellular mobile communication systems. MCS Modulation and Coding Scheme MHz Megahertz = 10e6 Hz MIMO Multiple Input Multiple Output—wireless antenna technology that uses multiple antennas at both transmitter and receiver side. This improves performance. NAS / AS Network Access Server NC No Connect NIC Network Interface Card NMEA National Marine Electronics Association OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer—a company that manufactures a product and sells it to a reseller. OFDMA Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access OMA DM Open Mobile Alliance Device Management — A device management protocol. OTA ‘Over the air’ (or radiated through the antenna) Rev 1 Dec.12 Proprietary and Confidential - Contents subject to change 23

Hardware Integration Guide Table 5-1: Acronyms and definitions (Continued) Acronym or term Definition PA Power Amplifier packet A short, fixed-length block of data, including a header, that is transmitted as a unit in a communications network. PCB Printed Circuit Board PCS Personal Communication System A cellular communication infrastructure that uses the 1.9 GHz radio spectrum. PDN Packet Data Network PMI Pre-coding Matrix Index PSS Primary synchronisation signal PST Product Support Tools PTCRB PCS Type Certification Review Board QAM Quadrature Amplitude Modulation. This form of modulation uses amplitude, frequency, and phase to transfer data on the carrier wave. QMI Qualcomm MSM/Modem Interface QOS Quality of Service QPSK Quadrature Phase-Shift Keying QPST Qualcomm Product Support Tools RAT Radio Access Technology RF Radio Frequency RI Ring Indicator roaming A cellular subscriber is in an area where service is obtained from a cellular service provider that is not the subscriber’s provider. RSE Radiated Spurious Emissions RSSI Received Signal Strength Indication SDK Software Development Kit SED Smart Error Detection Sensitivity Measure of lowest power signal that the receiver can measure. (Audio) Sensitivity (RF) Measure of lowest power signal at the receiver input that can provide a prescribed BER / BLER / SNR value at the receiver output. SG An LTE signaling interface for SMS (“SMS over SGs”) SIB System Information Block 24 Proprietary and Confidential - Contents subject to change 411xxxx

Acronyms Table 5-1: Acronyms and definitions (Continued) Acronym or term Definition SIM Subscriber Identity Module. Also referred to as USIM or UICC. SIMO Single Input Multiple Output—smart antenna technology that uses a single antenna at the transmitter side and multiple antennas at the receiver side. This improves performance and security. SISO Single Input Single Output—antenna technology that uses a single antenna at both the transmitter side and the receiver side. SKU Stock Keeping Unit—identifies an inventory item: a unique code, consisting of numbers or letters and numbers, assigned to a product by a retailer for purposes of identification and inventory control. SMS Short Message Service. A feature that allows users of a wireless device on a wireless network to receive or transmit short electronic alphanumeric messages (up to 160 characters, depending on the service provider). S/N Signal-to-noise (ratio) SNR Signal-to-Noise Ratio SOF Start of Frame — A USB function. SSS Secondary synchronisation signal. SUPL Secure User Plane Location 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. TIS Total Isotropic Sensitivity TRP Total Radiated Power UDK Universal Development Kit (for PCI Express Mini Cards) UE User Equipment UICC Universal Integrated Circuit Card (Also referred to as a SIM card.) UL Uplink (mobile to network) UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications System USB Universal Serial Bus USIM Universal Subscriber Identity Module (UMTS) VCC Supply voltage VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio WAN Wide Area Network WCDMA Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (also referred to as UMTS) Rev 1 Dec.12 Proprietary and Confidential - Contents subject to change 25

Hardware Integration Guide Table 5-1: Acronyms and definitions (Continued) Acronym or term Definition WLAN Wireless Local Area Network ZIF Zero Intermediate Frequency 26 Proprietary and Confidential - Contents subject to change 411xxxx

Index A G accessories, 7 gain acronyms and definitions, 21– 26 maximum, 18 antenna grounding connection considerations, 12 connection considerations, 13 custom, design, 12 GSM diversity antenna, disabling, 13 frequency band support, 11 limit, matching coaxial connections, 12 location, considerations, 12 matching, considerations, 12 I maximum cable loss, 12 impedance routing, 13 module–antenna, 13 approvals, regulatory and industry, 17 industry approvals, 17 interference B device generated, 14 host-generated, 14 bands supported, RF wireless devices, 14 GSM, 11 WCDMA, 11 M C module power states, 9–?? cable loss antenna, maximum, 12 connection N grounding, 13 noise connectors, required leakage, minimizing, 13 host-module, 7 D P PCB desense. See RF multi-layer, shielding for RF desense, 15 Development Kit contents, 7 power diversity antenna states, module, 9–?? disabling, 13 E R radiated sensitivity measurement, 15 EDGE radiated spurious emissions, 15 connector, required, 7 regulatory approvals, 17 regulatory information, 17– 19 F FCC, 18 limitation of liability, 17 filtering, RF desense, 14 safety and hazards, 17 frequency band support GSM, 11 WCDMA, 11 Rev 1 Dec.12 Proprietary and Confidential - Contents subject to change 27

Hardware Integration Guide RF shielding antenna cable loss, maximum, 12 module, compliance, 12 antenna connection, considerations, 12 reducing RF desense, 14 connectors, required, 7 SIM desense connector, required, 7 device-generated, 14 specifications harmonic energy, filtering, 14 RF, 11–?? mitigation suggestions, 14 shielding suggestions, 14 interference U other devices, 14 UDK, 7 wireless devices, 14 Universal Development Kit, 7 RF bands supported GSM, 11 WCDMA, 11 W RF specifications, 11–?? RSE, 15 WCDMA frequency band support, 11 S Z sensitivity radiated measurement, overview, 15 ZIF (Zero Intermediate Frequency), 13 28 Proprietary and Confidential - Contents subject to change 411xxxx


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