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MC/EM8805 Modem Test Report FOR WCDMA / HSPA Rev.2 FCC and IC Certifications IC: 2417C-MC8805 FCC ID: N7NMC8805  2010 Sierra Wireless, Inc. This document contains information which is proprietary and confidential to Sierra Wireless, Inc. Disclosure to persons other than the officers, employees, agents, or subcontractors of the Company or licensee of this document without the prior written permission of Sierra Wireless, Inc. is strictly prohibited.

SIERRA WIRELESS, INC. FCC Part 22/24, RSS-132/133 MC/EM8805 Jan 14, 2013 Page 2 of 19 Table of Contents 1 Introduction and Purpose ......................................................................... 3 1.1 Revision history ................................................................................................... 3 2 Test Summary .......................................................................................... 3 3 Description of Equipment under Test ...................................................... 3 4 Compliance Test Equipment List ............................................................ 4 5 Test Setup Block Diagrams ..................................................................... 4 5.1 Test Setup 1 ......................................................................................................... 4 5.2 Test Setup 2 ......................................................................................................... 5 6 RF Power Output ..................................................................................... 5 6.1 Test Procedure .................................................................................................... 5 6.1.1 WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA Max Power setup ............................................... 5 6.2 Maximum Transmit Power Test Results ............................................................. 8 6.2.1 Test Results for WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA Output Power........................... 8 7 Occupied Bandwidth ................................................................................ 8 7.1 Test Procedure .................................................................................................... 8 7.2 Test Results ......................................................................................................... 8 7.2.1 WCDMA Summary Results ........................................................................... 8 7.2.2 WCDMA Rel99 Test Plots ............................................................................. 9 7.2.3 HSUPA Rel6 (Subtest 5) Test Plots.............................................................. 10 8 Out of Band Emissions at Antenna Terminals ...................................... 10 8.1 Test Procedure .................................................................................................. 11 8.2 Test Results ....................................................................................................... 11 8.2.1 WCDMA Rel99 Test Plots ........................................................................... 11 9 Block Edge Compliance ........................................................................ 13 9.1 Test Procedure .................................................................................................. 13 9.2 Test Results ....................................................................................................... 14 9.2.1 WCDMA Test Plots ...................................................................................... 14 10 Frequency Stability versus Temperature ............................................ 17 10.1 Summary of Results ........................................................................................... 17 10.2 Test Procedure .................................................................................................. 17 10.3 Test Results ....................................................................................................... 17 10.3.1 UMTS Frequency Error over Temperature .............................................. 17 11 Frequency Stability versus Voltage .................................................... 17 11.1 Summary of Results ........................................................................................... 17 11.2 Test Procedure .................................................................................................. 18 11.3 Test Results ....................................................................................................... 18 11.3.1 UMTS Frequency Error over Voltage ...................................................... 18 12 Peak to Average Ratio ........................................................................ 18 12.1 Summary of Results ........................................................................................... 18 12.2 Test Procedure .................................................................................................. 18 12.3 Test Results ....................................................................................................... 18 12.3.1 Test Plots................................................................................................... 19  2010 Sierra Wireless, Inc. The contents of this page are subject to the confidentiality information on page one.

SIERRA WIRELESS, INC. FCC Part 22/24, RSS-132/133 MC/EM8805 Jan 14, 2013 Page 3 of 19 1 Introduction and Purpose This document provides test data for the MC/EM8805 modem output power intended for FCC and Industry Canada certifications. 1.1 Revision history Rev Date Author Summary of changes ECO # 1.0 Dec. 16, 2012 Darryl Simpson First Release 2.0 Jan. 14, 2013 Markus Myers Updated tables with channel frequencies. 2 Test Summary FCC Rule IC DESCRIPTION OF RESULT PAGE Standards TEST 2.1046 RSS-132, 4.4 RF Power Output Complies 5 RSS-133, 6.4 2.1049 RSS-Gen, 4.6 Occupied Bandwidth Complies 2.1051, 22.917, RSS-132, 4.5 Out of Band Emissions at Complies 24.238 RSS-133, 6.5 Antenna Terminals 22.917, 24.238 RSS-Gen, 4.6 Block Edge Compliance Complies 2.1055, 22.355, RSS-132, 4.3 Frequency Stability versus Complies 24.235, RSS-133, 6.3 Temperature 2.1055, 22.355, RSS-132, 4.3 Frequency Stability versus Complies 24.235, RSS-133, 6.3 Voltage 24.232 Peak to Average Ratio Complies 3 Description of Equipment under Test The MC/EM8805 modem, referred to as “EUT” hereafter, is a multi-band wireless modem operating on the GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS networks. The table below shows the supported North American bands for the device. The MC8805 and EM8805 differ only in PCB length and host interface connector. Both products utilize the same PCB RF layout, components and firmware. Please refer to document “MCEM8805 Comparison.pdf”. This report only contains the test data for WCDMA/HSPA technologies.  2010 Sierra Wireless, Inc. The contents of this page are subject to the confidentiality information on page one.

SIERRA WIRELESS, INC. FCC Part 22/24, RSS-132/133 MC/EM8805 Jan 14, 2013 Page 4 of 19 4 Compliance Test Equipment List EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER MODEL NO. SERIAL NO. CAL. DATE Control Computer TC Generic PC 100488 N/A Wireless Test Set Rohde & Schwarz CMU200 110521 October 30, 2012 Wireless Test Set Rohde & Schwarz CMW500 101060 June 08, 2014 Spectrum Rohde & Schwarz FSP 100060 October 31, 2012 Analyzer DC Power Supply HP 6632A 3530A N/A Interface Board Shop built ATEMux N/A N/A Directional Pasternack PE2209-10 N/A N/A Coupler 5 Test Setup Block Diagrams 5.1 Test Setup 1 Control Computer Interface DUT Directional Spectrum Board Coupler Analyzer DC Power Power Meter Test Set Supply (for trigger)  2010 Sierra Wireless, Inc. The contents of this page are subject to the confidentiality information on page one.

SIERRA WIRELESS, INC. FCC Part 22/24, RSS-132/133 MC/EM8805 Jan 14, 2013 Page 5 of 19 5.2 Test Setup 2 Control Computer Interface DUT Test Set Board DC Power Temperature Chamber Supply 6 RF Power Output FCC 2.1046 6.1 Test Procedure The transmitter output was connected to a Rohde & Schwarz CMU200 Test Set and configured to operate at maximum power in a call. The power was measured using the Average Power measurement of the CMU200. Refer to Test Setup 1. 6.1.1 WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA Max Power setup Configure the call box to support all WCDMA tests in respect to the 3GPP 34.121 (listed in Table 4.2). Measure the power at Ch4132, 4182 and 4233 for US cell; Ch9262, 9400 and 9538 for US PCS band. For Rel99 per 3GPP 35.121 5.2  Set a Test Mode 1 loop back with a 12.2kbps Reference Measurement Channel (RMC)  Set and send continuously Up power control commands to the MC/EM8805 module.  Measure the power at the MC/EM8805 module antenna connector using the power meter with average detector For HSDPA Rel 7 3 per GPP 35.121 5.2AA  Establish a Test Mode 1 look back with both 1 12.2kbps RMC channel and an H-Set1 Fixed Reference Channel (FRC). With the CMU200 this is accomplished by setting  2010 Sierra Wireless, Inc. The contents of this page are subject to the confidentiality information on page one.

SIERRA WIRELESS, INC. FCC Part 22/24, RSS-132/133 MC/EM8805 Jan 14, 2013 Page 6 of 19 the signal Channel Coding to “Fixed Reference Channel” and configuring for HSET- 1 QKSP.  Set beta values and HSDPA settings for HSDPA Sebtest1 according to Table 4.2  Send continuously Up power control commands to the MC/EM8805 module  Measure the power at the MC/EM8805 module antenna connector using the power meter with modulated average detector  Repeat the measurement for the HSDPA Subtest2, 3 and 4 as given in Table 4.2 For HSUPA Rel 6 per 3GPP 35.121 5.2B  Use UL RMC 12.2kbps and FRC H-Set1 QPSK, Test Mode 1 loop back. With the CMU200 this is accomplished by setting the signal Channel Coding to “E-DCH Test Channel” and configuring the equipment category to Cat5_10ms.  Set the Absolute Grant for HSUPA Subtest1 according to Table 4.2  Set the MC/EM8805 module power to be at least 5dB lower than the Maximum output power  Send power control bits to give one TPC_cmd = +1 command to the UNDP. If UNDP doesn‟t send any E-DPCH data with decreased E-TFCI within 500ms, then repeat this process until the decreased E-TFCI is reported.  Confirm that the E-TFCI transmitted by the MC/EM8805 module is equal to the target E-TFCI in Table 4.2. If the E-TFCI transmitted by the MC/EM8805 module is not equal to the target E-TFCI, then send power control bits to give one TPC_cmd = - 1 command to the UE. If UE sends any E-DPCH data with decreased E-TFCI within 500 ms, send new power control bits to give one TPC_cmd = -1 command to the UE. Then confirm that the E-TFCI transmitted by the UE is equal to the target E-TFCI in Table 4.2. If the E-TFCI transmitted by the UE is not equal to the target E-TFCI, then fail the UE  Measure the power using the power meter with an average detector  Repeat the measurement for the HSUPA Subtest2, 3 and 4 as given in Table 4.2  Test case 5 is tested using all up bits for maximum output power per 3GPP 34.521.  2010 Sierra Wireless, Inc. The contents of this page are subject to the confidentiality information on page one.

Table 4.2 3GPP Rel99/HSPA Subtest Settings Common HSUPA Sepcific HSUPA HSDPA Specific Settings Settings Settings Additional Info CQI CQI ERFCI Associ ACK- Feed Repeti (from ated Ahs Loopba HDP Power Class NAK back tion Δ E- AG 34.12 Max Subt Rel99 HSUPA C M ΔA ΔN ΔC = ΔHA Mode ck A βc βd 3 limit repeti (Tabl Factor DPC Ind 1 UL est RMC Test M PR CK AK QI βhs RQ Mode FRC (dBm) tion e (Table CH ex Table Data /βc factor 5.2B. 5.2B.4 C.11. Rate 4) ) 1.3) kbps Testmo 12.2k 24 (+1.7/- 1 Rel99 - - - de 1 bps 3.7 dB) H- Rel6 Testmo 12.2k 2/1 15/ 24 (+1.7/- 30/ 1 Set - 0 0 8 8 8 3 4 ms 2 HSDPA de 1 bps 5 15 3.7 dB) 15 1 H- Rel6 Testmo 12.2k 12/ 15/ 24 (+1.7/- 30/ 2 Set - 1 0 8 8 8 3 4 ms 2 HSDPA de 1 bps 15 15 3.7 dB) 15 1 H- Rel6 Testmo 12.2k 15/ 8/1 1. 0. 23.5 (+2.2/- 30/ 3 Set - 8 8 8 3 4 ms 2 HSDPA de 1 bps 15 5 5 5 3.7 dB) 15 1 H- Rel6 Testmo 12.2k 15/ 4/1 1. 0. 23.5 (+2.2/- 30/ 4 Set - 8 8 8 3 4 ms 2 HSDPA de 1 bps 15 5 5 5 3.7 dB) 15 1 H- Rel6 Testmo 12.2k HSUPA 11/ 15/ 24 (+1.7/- 30/ 1 Set 1 0 8 8 8 3 4 ms 2 6 0 20 75 242.1 HSUPA de 1 bps Loopback 15 15 3.7 dB) 15 1 H- Rel6 Testmo 12.2k HSUPA 6/1 15/ 22 (+3.7/- 30/ 2 Set 3 2 8 8 8 3 4 ms 2 8 0 12 67 174.9 HSUPA de 1 bps Loopback 5 15 3.7 dB) 15 1 H- Rel6 Testmo 12.2k HSUPA 15/ 9/1 23 (+2.7/- 30/ 3 Set 2 1 8 8 8 3 4 ms 2 8 0 15 92 482.8 HSUPA de 1 bps Loopback 15 5 3.7 dB) 15 1 H- Rel6 Testmo 12.2k HSUPA 2/1 15/ 22 (+3.7/- 30/ 4 Set 3 2 8 8 8 3 4 ms 2 5 0 17 71 205.8 HSUPA de 1 bps Loopback 5 15 3.7 dB) 15 1 H- Rel6 Testmo 12.2k HSUPA 15/ 15/ 24 (+1.7/- 30/ 5 Set 1 0 8 8 8 3 4 ms 2 7 0 81 81 308.9 HSUPA de 1 bps Loopback 15 15 3.7 dB) 15 1  2010 Sierra Wireless, Inc. This document contains information which is proprietary and confidential to Sierra Wireless, Inc. Disclosure to persons other than the officers, employees, agents, or subcontractors of the Company or licensee of this document without the prior written permission of Sierra Wireless, Inc. is strictly prohibited.

6.2 Maximum Transmit Power Test Results 6.2.1 Test Results for WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA Output Power B5 (800 MHz) Channel Power (dBm) B2 (1900 MHz) Channel Power (dBm) 4132 4182 4233 9262 9400 9538 MPR 3GPP Mode (826.4 (836.4 (846.6 (1852.4 (1880.0 (1907.6 Subtest MHz) MHz) MHz) MHz) MHz) MHz) Rel99 1 22.89 22.99 22.92 23.36 22.95 23.24 N/A 1 22.38 22.47 22.43 22.9 22.3 22.63 0 Rel6 2 22.27 22.65 22.38 22.88 22.48 22.56 0 HSDPA 3 21.75 22.05 21.99 22.48 21.9 22.01 0.5 4 21.82 22.07 21.87 22.51 21.91 22.09 0.5 1 21.76 22.38 22.43 22.23 22.49 22.2 0 2 20.5 20.76 20.22 20.45 20.54 20.54 2 Rel6 3 21.58 21.36 21.41 21.79 21.35 21.67 1 HSUPA 4 21.34 21.34 21.3 21.19 21.26 20.93 2 5 22.37 22.53 22.37 22.67 22.2 22.56 0 7 Occupied Bandwidth FCC 2.1049 7.1 Test Procedure The transmitter output was connected to a spectrum analyzer through a calibrated coaxial cable and a directional coupler. The occupied bandwidth (defined as the 99% Power Bandwidth) was measured with the spectrum analyzer at low, middle, and high frequencies in each band. The –26dB bandwidth was also measured and recorded. Refer to Test Setup 1. 7.2 Test Results For WCDMA testing, Rel 99 setup used RMC 12.2kps and R6 HSUPA used setup for 3GPP subtest 5. 7.2.1 WCDMA Summary Results 99% -26dBc Frequency Occupied Occupied Corresponding Plot Mode Band Channel (MHz) Bandwidth Bandwidth number (MHz) (MHz) Rel99 1880 9400 4.20 4.72 7.2.2.1 B2 Rel 6 (HSUPA) 1880 9400 4.20 4.76 7.2.3.1  2010 Sierra Wireless, Inc. This document contains information which is proprietary and confidential to Sierra Wireless, Inc. Disclosure to persons other than the officers, employees, agents, or subcontractors of the Company or licensee of this document without the prior written permission of Sierra Wireless, Inc. is strictly prohibited.

SIERRA WIRELESS, INC. FCC Part 22/24, RSS-132/133 MC/EM8805 Jan 14, 2013 Page 9 of 19 Rel99 836.4 4182 4.18 4.68 7.2.2.2 B5 Rel 6 (HSUPA) 836.4 4182 4.16 4.70 7.2.3.2 7.2.2 WCDMA Rel99 Test Plots 7.2.2.1 WCDMA Occupied Bandwidth, B2 Middle channel, 1880 MHz, 99% BW WCDMA R99 B2 F1 * RBW 100 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] * VBW 300 kHz 2.93 dBm Ref 22.1 dBm * Att 40 dB SWT 2.5 ms 1.881200000 GHz 20 Offset 6.1 dB OBW 4.200000000 MHz Temp 1 [T1 OBW] -3.39 dBm A 10 1.877900000 GHz SGL 1 RM * 1 Temp 2 [T1 OBW] AVG -3.25 dBm 0 T1 T2 1.882100000 GHz LVL -10 -20 -30 SWP 50 of 50 -40 -50 -60 -70 F2 F1 Center 1.88 GHz 1 MHz/ Span 10 MHz Date: 6.DEC.2012 19:00:20 7.2.2.2 WCDMA Occupied Bandwidth, B5 Middle channel, 836.4 MHz, 99% BW WCDMA R99 B5 F1 * RBW 100 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] * VBW 300 kHz 4.95 dBm Ref 22.8 dBm * Att 40 dB SWT 2.5 ms 834.820000000 MHz 20 Offset 6.1 dB OBW 4.180000000 MHz Temp 1 [T1 OBW] -2.65 dBm A 10 834.300000000 MHz SGL 1 1 RM * Temp 2 [T1 OBW] AVG -4.00 dBm 0 T1 T2 838.480000000 MHz LVL -10 -20 -30 SWP 50 of 50 -40 -50 -60 -70 F2 F1 Center 836.4 MHz 1 MHz/ Span 10 MHz Date: 6.DEC.2012 19:46:58  2010 Sierra Wireless, Inc. The contents of this page are subject to the confidentiality information on page one.

SIERRA WIRELESS, INC. FCC Part 22/24, RSS-132/133 MC/EM8805 Jan 14, 2013 Page 10 of 19 7.2.3 HSUPA Rel6 (Subtest 5) Test Plots 7.2.3.1 WCDMA Rel. 6 Occupied Bandwidth, B2 Middle channel, 1880 MHz, 99% BW HSUPA R6 B2 F1 * RBW 100 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] * VBW 300 kHz 3.93 dBm Ref 23.2 dBm * Att 40 dB SWT 2.5 ms 1.880600000 GHz Offset 6.1 dB OBW 4.180000000 MHz 20 Temp 1 [T1 OBW] -4.62 dBm A 10 1.877920000 GHz SGL 1 RM * 1 Temp 2 [T1 OBW] AVG -3.50 dBm 0 T2 T1 1.882100000 GHz LVL -10 -20 -30 SWP 50 of 50 -40 -50 -60 F2 -70 F1 Center 1.88 GHz 1 MHz/ Span 10 MHz Date: 6.DEC.2012 19:05:42 7.2.3.2 WCDMA Rel. 6 Occupied Bandwidth, B5 Middle channel, 836.4 MHz, 99% BW HSUPA R6 B5 F1 * RBW 100 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] * VBW 300 kHz 3.12 dBm Ref 22.4 dBm * Att 40 dB SWT 2.5 ms 837.660000000 MHz 20 Offset 6.1 dB OBW 4.180000000 MHz Temp 1 [T1 OBW] -3.45 dBm A 10 834.300000000 MHz SGL 1 RM * 1 Temp 2 [T1 OBW] AVG -3.13 dBm 0 T1 T2 838.480000000 MHz LVL -10 -20 -30 SWP 50 of 50 -40 -50 -60 -70 F2 F1 Center 836.4 MHz 1 MHz/ Span 10 MHz Date: 6.DEC.2012 19:52:21 8 Out of Band Emissions at Antenna Terminals FCC 22.901(d), 22.917, 24.238(a) Out of Band Emissions: The mean power of emissions must be attenuated below the mean power of the unmodulated carrier (P) on any frequency outside the frequency band by at least (43 + 10 log P) dB. The out of band emission limit translates to a worst case absolute limit of -13dBm in this case.  2010 Sierra Wireless, Inc. The contents of this page are subject to the confidentiality information on page one.

SIERRA WIRELESS, INC. FCC Part 22/24, RSS-132/133 MC/EM8805 Jan 14, 2013 Page 11 of 19 8.1 Test Procedure The RF output of the transmitter was connected to a spectrum analyzer through a calibrated coaxial cable. Sufficient scans were taken to show the out-of-band emissions, if any, up to 10th harmonic. The EUT was scanned for spurious emissions from 1MHz to 20GHz with sufficient bandwidth and video resolution. Data plots are included. Multiple sweeps were recorded in maximum hold mode using a peak detector to ensure that the worst-case emissions were captured. Refer to Test Setup 1. 8.2 Test Results Refer to the following plots. Frequency Mode Band Channel Corresponding Plot number (MHz) B2 1880 9400 Plot 8.2.1.1 – 8.2.1.3 Rel99 B5 836.4 4182 Plot 8.2.1.4 – 8.2.1.5 The plots below show that the conducted emission limits requirements are met. 8.2.1 WCDMA Rel99 Test Plots 8.2.1.1 Out of Band Emissions at Antenna Terminals WCDMA B2, Middle channel, 1880 MHz, 2 Hz to 1 GHz WCDMA B2 R99 F1_1 * RBW 1 MHz Marker 1 [T1 ] * VBW 3 MHz -27.68 dBm Ref 36.1 dBm Att 60 dB SWT 195 ms 822.340000000 MHz Offset 6.1 dB 30 A SGL 1 AV * 20 MAXH LVL 10 0 -10 D1 -13 dBm SWP 50 of 50 -20 1 -30 -40 -50 -60 Start 30 MHz 97 MHz/ Stop 1 GHz Date: 6.DEC.2012 19:12:37  2010 Sierra Wireless, Inc. The contents of this page are subject to the confidentiality information on page one.

SIERRA WIRELESS, INC. FCC Part 22/24, RSS-132/133 MC/EM8805 Jan 14, 2013 Page 12 of 19 8.2.1.2 Out of Band Emissions at Antenna Terminals WCDMA B2, Middle channel, 1880 MHz, 1 GHz to 10 GHz WCDMA B2 R99 F1_2 * RBW 1 MHz Marker 1 [T1 ] * VBW 3 MHz -20.80 dBm Ref 36.1 dBm Att 60 dB SWT 1.8 s 3.016000000 GHz Offset 6.1 dB 30 A SGL 1 AV * 20 MAXH LVL 10 0 -10 D1 -13 dBm SWP 50 o f1 50 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 Start 1 GHz 900 MHz/ Stop 10 GHz Date: 6.DEC.2012 19:14:51 Note: The strong emission shown is the carrier signal. 8.2.1.3 Out of Band Emissions at Antenna Terminals WCDMA B2, Middle channel, 1880 MHz, 10 GHz to 20 GHz WCDMA B2 R99 F1_3 * RBW 1 MHz Marker 1 [T1 ] * VBW 3 MHz -19.03 dBm Ref 21.1 dBm Att 50 dB SWT 2 s 16.180000000 GHz 20 Offset 6.1 dB A 10 SGL 1 AV * MAXH 0 LVL -10 D1 -13 dBm 1 -20 -30 SWP 50 of 50 -40 -50 -60 -70 Start 10 GHz 1 GHz/ Stop 20 GHz Date: 6.DEC.2012 19:16:59  2010 Sierra Wireless, Inc. The contents of this page are subject to the confidentiality information on page one.

SIERRA WIRELESS, INC. FCC Part 22/24, RSS-132/133 MC/EM8805 Jan 14, 2013 Page 13 of 19 8.2.1.4 Out of Band Emissions at Antenna Terminals WCDMA B5, Middle channel, 836.4 MHz, 2 Hz to 1 GHz WCDMA B5 R99 F1_1 * RBW 1 MHz Marker 1 [T1 ] * VBW 3 MHz -26.61 dBm Ref 36.1 dBm Att 60 dB SWT 195 ms 832.040000000 MHz Offset 6.1 dB 30 A SGL 1 AV * 20 MAXH LVL 10 0 -10 D1 -13 dBm SWP 50 of 50 -20 1 -30 -40 -50 -60 Start 30 MHz 97 MHz/ Stop 1 GHz Date: 6.DEC.2012 19:57:06 Note: The strong emission shown in each case is the carrier signal. 8.2.1.5 Out of Band Emissions at Antenna Terminals WCDMA B5, Middle channel, 836.4 MHz, 1 GHz to 10 GHz WCDMA B5 R99 F1_2 * RBW 1 MHz Marker 1 [T1 ] * VBW 3 MHz -20.79 dBm Ref 36.1 dBm Att 60 dB SWT 1.8 s 3.016000000 GHz Offset 6.1 dB 30 A SGL 1 AV * 20 MAXH LVL 10 0 -10 D1 -13 dBm SWP 50 o f1 50 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 Start 1 GHz 900 MHz/ Stop 10 GHz Date: 6.DEC.2012 19:59:20 9 Block Edge Compliance FCC Part 22(h)/24(e) 9.1 Test Procedure The transmitter output was connected to a Rohde & Schwarz CMU200 Test Set, through a coaxial RF cable and a directional coupler, and configured to operate at maximum  2010 Sierra Wireless, Inc. The contents of this page are subject to the confidentiality information on page one.

SIERRA WIRELESS, INC. FCC Part 22/24, RSS-132/133 MC/EM8805 Jan 14, 2013 Page 14 of 19 power. The block edge emissions were measured at the required operating frequencies in each band on the Spectrum Analyzer. Refer to Test Setup 1. The resolution bandwidth was set to at least 1% of the emission bandwidth (where applicable). The power was scaled accordingly: Power offset = 10*log(FCC_RBW/Measurement_RBW) 9.2 Test Results Frequency Channel Channels Corresponding Block Test Band Boundaries Frequencies Result Tested Plots (MHz) (MHz) Below 1850 B2 MHz, above 9262, 9538 1852.4, 1907.6 9.2.1.1, 9.2.1.2 Complies 1910 MHz WCDMA Below 824 B5 MHz, above 4132, 4233 826.4, 846.6 9.2.1.5, 9.2.1.6 Complies 849 MHz 9.2.1 WCDMA Test Plots 9.2.1.1 WCDMA B2 low channel, below 1850 MHz WCDMA B2 R99 F0 * RBW 100 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] * VBW 10 MHz -19.11 dBm Ref 31 dBm * Att 40 dB SWT 2.5 ms 1.850000000 GHz 30 Offset 16.1 dB A 20 SGL 1 SA AVG 10 LVL 0 -10 L1 1 -20 SWP 100 of 100 -30 -40 -50 -60 Start 1.8475 GHz 500 kHz/ Stop 1.8525 GHz Date: 6.DEC.2012 18:54:16  2010 Sierra Wireless, Inc. The contents of this page are subject to the confidentiality information on page one.

SIERRA WIRELESS, INC. FCC Part 22/24, RSS-132/133 MC/EM8805 Jan 14, 2013 Page 15 of 19 9.2.1.2 WCDMA B2 high channel, above 1910 MHz WCDMA B2 R99 F1 * RBW 100 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] * VBW 10 MHz -21.07 dBm Ref 31 dBm * Att 40 dB SWT 2.5 ms 1.910000000 GHz 30 Offset 16.1 dB A 20 SGL 1 SA AVG 10 LVL 0 -10 L1 1 -20 SWP 100 of 100 -30 -40 -50 -60 Start 1.9075 GHz 500 kHz/ Stop 1.9125 GHz Date: 6.DEC.2012 18:54:44 9.2.1.3 WCDMA B5 low channel, below 824 MHz WCDMA B5 R99 F0 * RBW 100 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] * VBW 10 MHz -21.69 dBm Ref 31 dBm * Att 40 dB SWT 2.5 ms 824.000000000 MHz 30 Offset 16.1 dB A 20 SGL 1 SA AVG 10 LVL 0 -10 L 1 1 -20 SWP 100 of 100 -30 -40 -50 -60 Start 821.5 MHz 500 kHz/ Stop 826.5 MHz Date: 6.DEC.2012 19:40:57  2010 Sierra Wireless, Inc. The contents of this page are subject to the confidentiality information on page one.

SIERRA WIRELESS, INC. FCC Part 22/24, RSS-132/133 MC/EM8805 Jan 14, 2013 Page 16 of 19 9.2.1.4 WCDMA B5 high channel, above 849 MHz WCDMA B5 R99 F1 * RBW 100 kHz Marker 1 [T1 ] * VBW 10 MHz -20.11 dBm Ref 31 dBm * Att 40 dB SWT 2.5 ms 849.000000000 MHz 30 Offset 16.1 dB A 20 SGL 1 SA AVG 10 LVL 0 -10 L1 1 -20 SWP 100 of 100 -30 -40 -50 -60 Start 846.5 MHz 500 kHz/ Stop 851.5 MHz Date: 6.DEC.2012 19:41:25  2010 Sierra Wireless, Inc. The contents of this page are subject to the confidentiality information on page one.

SIERRA WIRELESS, INC. FCC Part 22/24, RSS-132/133 MC/EM8805 Jan 14, 2013 Page 17 of 19 10 Frequency Stability versus Temperature FCC 2.1055, FCC 22.355, FCC 24.235 10.1 Summary of Results The EUT’s Frequency Stability versus temperature meets the requirements of less than 2.5ppm when temperature varies from -30C to +50C. 10.2 Test Procedure The EUT was placed inside a temperature chamber. The temperature was set to -30C and maintained to stabilize. After sufficient soak time, the transmitting frequency error was measured. The temperature was then increased by 10 degrees, maintained to stabilize, and the measurement was repeated. This procedure was repeated until +50C is reached. Frequency metering included internal averaging of the CMU200 to stabilize the reading. Reference power supply voltage for these tests is 3.3 volts. Refer to Test Setup 2. 10.3 Test Results 10.3.1 UMTS Frequency Error over Temperature WCDMA R99 MODE Temp (C) B2 (1900 MHz) B5 (850 MHz) Offset (Hz) Offset (ppm) Offset (Hz) Offset (ppm) -30 -3.4 -0.0018 2.1 0.0025 -20 -3.2 -0.0017 2.2 0.0026 -10 -3.6 -0.0019 2.1 0.0025 0 -1.9 -0.0010 1.7 0.0021 10 -1.8 -0.0009 2.2 0.0027 20 -1.6 -0.0008 1.8 0.0021 30 -0.4 -0.0002 0.7 0.0008 40 -0.1 -0.0001 2.1 0.0025 50 -0.2 -0.0001 2.4 0.0029 11 Frequency Stability versus Voltage FCC 2.1055, FCC 22.355, FCC 24.235 11.1 Summary of Results The EUT is specified to operate with a supply voltage varying between 3.0 VDC and 4.2 VDC, having a nominal voltage of 3.3 VDC. It meets the frequency stability limit of less than 2.5ppm when supply voltage varies within the specified limits. Operation above or below these voltage limits is prohibited by firmware in order to prevent improper operation.  2010 Sierra Wireless, Inc. The contents of this page are subject to the confidentiality information on page one.

SIERRA WIRELESS, INC. FCC Part 22/24, RSS-132/133 MC/EM8805 Jan 14, 2013 Page 18 of 19 11.2 Test Procedure The EUT was connected to a DC Power Supply and a UMTS test set (CMU 200) with frequency error measurement capability. The power supply output was adjusted to the test voltage as measured at the input terminals to the device while transmitting. A voltmeter was used to confirm the terminal voltage. The peak frequency error is recorded (worst case). The test voltages are 3.0 volts to 4.2 volts. Refer to Test Setup 2. 11.3 Test Results 11.3.1 UMTS Frequency Error over Voltage WCDMA R99 MODE Voltage (V) B2 (1900 MHz) B5 (850 MHz) Offset (Hz) Offset (ppm) Offset (Hz) Offset (ppm) 3 1.7 0.0009 -1.4 -0.0016 3.3 1.2 0.0006 -2.3 -0.0027 4.2 1.7 0.0009 -1.5 -0.0018 12 Peak to Average Ratio FCC 24.232 12.1 Summary of Results The EUT meets the requirement of having a peak to average ratio of less than 13dB. 12.2 Test Procedure The transmitter output was connected to a Rohde & Schwarz CMU200 through a coaxial RF cable and directional coupler, and configured to operate at maximum power. The peak to average ratio was measured at the required operating frequencies in each band on the Spectrum Analyzer. Refer to Test Setup 1. 12.3 Test Results Frequency Channel Modulation Plots Peak to Band (MHz) Average Ratio (dB) B2 1880 9400 12.3.1.1 3.40 QPSK B5 836.4 4182 12.3.1.2 3.14  2010 Sierra Wireless, Inc. The contents of this page are subject to the confidentiality information on page one.

SIERRA WIRELESS, INC. FCC Part 22/24, RSS-132/133 MC/EM8805 Jan 14, 2013 Page 19 of 19 12.3.1 Test Plots 12.3.1.1 WCDMA peak to average ratio, QPSK Band 2, Mid channel, 1880 MHz WCDMA B2 R99 F0 RBW 10 MHz Ref 29.9 dBm Att 60 dB AQT 3.125 ms Offset 6.1 dB 0.1 A SGL 1 SA 0.01 CLRWR 1E-3 LVL 1E-4 1E-5 Center 1.88 GHz 1 dB/ Mean Pwr + 10 dB Complementary Cumulative Distribution Function (100000 samples) Trace 1 Mean 21.23 dBm Peak 24.91 dBm Crest 3.68 dB 10% @ 1.80 dB 1% @ 2.74 dB .1% @ 3.30 dB Date: 6.DEC.2012 18:33:01 12.3.1.2 WCDMA peak to average ratio, QPSK Band 5, Mid channel, 836.4 MHz WCDMA B5 R99 F0 RBW 10 MHz Ref 29.6 dBm Att 60 dB AQT 3.125 ms Offset 6.1 dB 0.1 A SGL 1 SA 0.01 CLRWR 1E-3 LVL 1E-4 1E-5 Center 836.4 MHz 1 dB/ Mean Pwr + 10 dB Complementary Cumulative Distribution Function (100000 samples) Trace 1 Mean 21.28 dBm Peak 24.63 dBm Crest 3.34 dB 10% @ 1.68 dB 1% @ 2.50 dB .1% @ 2.96 dB Date: 6.DEC.2012 19:36:07  2010 Sierra Wireless, Inc. The contents of this page are subject to the confidentiality information on page one.


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