SL8084T__FCC_Parts_22__24_Verification_Report_v3

FCC ID: N7NSL8084T

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SL8084T Modem IC: 2417C-SL8084T FCC ID: N7NSL8084T Verification Test Report FOR FCC and IC Certifications data leverage from FCC ID: N7NSL8080 IC: 2417C-SL8080  2013 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 SL8084T January 6, 2013 Page 2 of 18 Table of Contents 1 Introduction and Purpose ........................................................................ 3 2 Test Summary ......................................................................................... 3 3 Description of Equipment under Test ..................................................... 3 4 RF Power Output .................................................................................... 4 4.1 Test Procedure .................................................................................................... 4 4.2 Test Equipment.................................................................................................... 4 4.3 Test Results GSM/EDGE (GMSK: MCS4; 8-PSK: MCS9) ................................ 5 4.4 Test Results UMTS .............................................................................................. 5 4.4.1 Test 1: RF Output Power Results for WCDMA R99 ....................................... 5 4.4.2 Test 2: RF Output Power Results for HSDPA Rel6 ........................................ 6 4.5 Test Settings for UMTS Mode on CMU200 ........................................................ 7 5 Out of Band Emissions at Antenna Terminals ...................................... 11 5.1 Test Procedure .................................................................................................. 11 5.2 Test Equipment.................................................................................................. 11 5.3 Test Results ....................................................................................................... 12 5.4 Test Plots........................................................................................................... 13  2013 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 SL8084T January 6, 2013 Page 3 of 18 1 Introduction and Purpose This document provides verification test data for the SL8084T modem intended for FCC and Industry Canada certifications leverage test data from FCC ID: N7NSL8080, IC: 2417C-SL8080. 2 Test Summary FCC Rule IC Standards DESCRIPTION OF TEST RESULT PAGE 2.1046 RSS-132, 4.4 RF Power Output Complies 6 RSS-133, 6.4 2.1051, RSS-132, 4.5 Out of Band Emissions at Complies 11 22.901(d) RSS-133, 6.5 Antenna Terminals 22.917, 24.238(a) 3 Description of Equipment under Test The SL8084T modem, referred to as “EUT” hereafter, is a multi-band wireless modem operating on the GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS networks. In the US and Canada, only cellular and PCS bands are used for GSM/GPRS/UMTS operation, so this test report only contains data for these two bands (850MHz and 1900MHz).  2013 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 SL8084T January 6, 2013 Page 4 of 18 4 RF Power Output FCC 2.1046 4.1 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 spectrum analyzer at three equally spaced operating frequencies for each band. The RBW was set to 300 KHz for the GSM and EDGE measurements and 5MHz for the WCDMA measurements. The spectrum analyzer was set to measure the RF output power with the cable and coupler losses accounted for. Test Setup Control Computer Agilent Interface DUT Directional E4440A Board Coupler Spectrum Analyzer DC Power Power Meter CMU200 Supply (for trigger) Test Set 4.2 Test Equipment EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER MODEL NO. SERIAL NO. CAL. DATE Control Computer TC Generic PC 100974 N/A Wireless Test Set Rohde & Schwarz CMU200 107902 November 13, 2013 Spectrum Analyzer Rohde & Schwarz FSP 100060 November 24, 2013 DC Power Supply HP 6632A 3145A N/A Interface Board Shop built ATEMux N/A N/A Directional Coupler Pasternack PE2209-10 N/A N/A  2013 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 SL8084T January 6, 2013 Page 5 of 18 4.3 Test Results GSM/EDGE (GMSK: MCS4; 8-PSK: MCS9) GMSK Mode Frequency 1 Time Slot 2Time Slots 3Time Slots 4Time Slots Channel RMS Peak RMS RMS Peak RMS Peak (MHz) Peak Power Power Power Power Power Power Power Power (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) 824.2 128 32.40 32.50 32.42 32.50 836.6 190 32.44 32.61 32.5 32.65 848.8 251 32.44 32.60 32.46 32.55 GPRS Class 10 GPRS Class 10 1850.2 512 29.25 29.40 29.11 29.30 Only two TX slots Only two TX slots 1880.0 661 29.18 29.30 28.99 29.10 1909.8 810 29.36 29.50 29.08 29.20 8-PSK Mode Frequency 1 Time Slot 2Time Slots 3Time Slots 4Time Slots Channel RMS Peak RMS RMS Peak RMS Peak (MHz) Peak Power Power Power Power Power Power Power Power (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) 824.2 128 26.62 29.90 26.12 29.20 25.95 28.90 25.81 28.90 836.6 190 26.56 29.80 26.03 29.00 25.86 28.85 25.66 28.70 848.8 251 26.54 29.80 25.99 29.00 25.78 28.80 25.80 28.86 1850.2 512 25.27 28.80 25.17 28.50 24.94 28.00 24.96 28.10 1880.0 661 25.16 28.30 25.00 28.20 25.01 28.10 24.66 27.95 1909.8 810 25.1 28.10 25.13 28.50 24.81 27.90 24.41 27.60 4.4 Test Results UMTS 4.4.1 Test 1: RF Output Power Results for WCDMA R99 The following tests were completed according to the test requirements outlined in section 5.2 of the 3GPP TS34.121-1 V7.5.0 specification. The EUT supports power Class 3, which has a nominal maximum output power of 24 dBm (+1.7/-3.7). RMC 12.2kps is used for this testing. The test was performed according to section 5.2 of the 3GPP TS34.121-1 V7.5. Frequency WCDMA R99 (MHz) Channel RMS Power Peak Power (dBm) (dBm) 826.4 4132 22.6 25.74 836.4 4182 22.6 25.8 846.6 4233 22.61 25.74 Note: The results above reflect max power with all up bits.  2013 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 SL8084T January 6, 2013 Page 6 of 18 4.4.2 Test 2: RF Output Power Results for HSDPA Rel6 The EUT supports Category 8 FDD HS-DSCH physical layer. As stated in the 3GPP TS25.306 V7.3.0 Table 5.1a, the details of Category 8 are as follows: - Maximum of 10 E-DSCH received codes - Minimum 1 inter-TTI interval - Maximum 14411bits in an E-DSCH transport block received within an E- DSCH TTI - Total number of soft channel bits is 134400 - Support of QPSK and 16QAM A detailed list of all settings used is included 4.5. The following Sub-Tests were completed according to the test requirements outlined in section 5.2A of the 3GPP TS34.121-1 V7.5.0 specification. All TX RMS and Peak power requirements for Power Class 3 were met according to table 5.2AA.5 and achieved through the outlined test procedure in section 5.2AA.4.2. All UE channels and power ratio’s are set according to table C10.1.4 in the 3GPP TS34.121-1 V7.5.0 specification. A summary of these settings is illustrated below: Call RMC Power Class 3 MPR Subtest Mode Type (kbps) HSDPA FRC Max Limit dBm c/d hs CM (db) (db) 1 HSDPA PS 12.2 H-Set 1 QPSK 24 (+1.7/-3.7 db) 2 /15 4/15 0.0 0.0 2 HSDPA PS 12.2 H-Set 1 QPSK 24 (+1.7/-3.7 db) 12 /15 24/15 1.0 0.0 3 HSDPA PS 12.2 H-Set 1 QPSK 23.5 (+2.2/-3.7 db) 15 /8 30/15 1.5 0.5 4 HSDPA PS 12.2 H-Set 1 QPSK 23.5 (+2.2/-3.7 db) 15 /4 30/15 1.5 0.5 Note: The recommended HSDPA MPRs are implemented as per following sub-tests. 4.4.2.1 Sub-Test 1 c=2/15, d=15/15, hs=4/15. MPR=0dB translates the min. and max. power limits to 20.3dBm and 25.7dBm respectively. Frequency Power (dBm) (MHz) Channel 20.3dBm<Measured RMS (dBm)<25.7dBm Comments 826.4 4132 22.44 Pass 836.4 4182 22.52 Pass 846.6 4233 22.6 Pass 4.4.2.2 Sub-Test 2 c=12/15, d=15/15, hs=24/15. MPR=0dB translates the min. and max. power limits to 20.3dBm and 25.7dBm respectively. Frequency Power (dBm)  2013 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 SL8084T January 6, 2013 Page 7 of 18 (MHz) Channel 20.3dBm<Measured RMS (dBm)<25.7dBm Comments 826.4 4132 22.3 Pass 836.4 4182 22.33 Pass 846.6 4233 22.34 Pass 4.4.2.3 Sub-Test 3 c=15/15, d=15/8, hs=30/15. MPR=0.5dB translates the min. and max. power limits to 19.8dBm and 25.7dBm respectively. Frequency Power (dBm) (MHz) Channel 19.8dBm<Measured RMS (dBm)<25.7dBm Comments 826.4 4132 21.32 Pass 836.4 4182 21.12 Pass 846.6 4233 21.07 Pass 4.4.2.4 Sub-Test 4 c=15/15, d=4/15, hs=30/15. MPR=0.5dB translates the min. and max. power limits to 19.8dBm and 25.7dBm respectively. Frequency Power (dBm) (MHz) Channel 19.8dBm<Measured RMS (dBm)<25.7dBm Comments 826.4 4132 20.18 Pass 836.4 4182 20.16 Pass 846.6 4233 20.15 Pass 4.5 Test Settings for UMTS Mode on CMU200 WCDMA R99 Mode Settings: UE Power Control Settings Maximum allowable UE-Power = 24.0 dBm UL Target Power = 24.0 dBm Node B Settings Primary Scrambling Code = 9 Output Channel Power = -51.7 dBm OCNS = Off Total Output Power (Ior+Ioc) = -51.7 dBm RMC Settings Reference Channel Type: 12.2 kbps Downlink/Uplink DL DTCH Transport Format: 12.2 kbps  2013 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 SL8084T January 6, 2013 Page 8 of 18 DL Resources in Use: 100 % UL CRC (Sym. Loop Mode 2): Off Test Mode: Loop Mode 1 Channel Data Source DTCH: PRBS9 Voice Settings Voice Source: Echo Loopback Type: Off Adaptive Multirate Settings Active Code Set: Selection A Codec Mode: 12.2 kbps Signaling RAB Settings SRB Cell DCH: 3.4 kbps BS Down Link Physical Channels Settings Ior = -51.7 dBm P-CPICH = -3.3 dB P-SCH = -8.3 dB S-SCH = -8.3 dB P-CCPCH = -5.3 dB S-CCPCH = -5.3 dB S-CCPCH Channel Code = 2 PICH = -8.3 dB PICH Channel Code = 3 AICH = -8.3 dB AICH Channel Code = 6 DPDCH = -10.3 dB DPDCH Channel Code = 96 Power Offset (DPCCH/DPDCH) = 0.0 dB DL DPCH Timing Offset = 0 Secondary Scrambling Code = 0 Secondary Scrambling Code (HSDPA) = 0 HSDPA Channels = On TPC Settings Algorithm = 2 TPC Step Size = 1dB TPC Pattern Setup = Set 1 (All 1, after linked to get maximum power) HSDPA Mode Settings: Node B Settings Primary Scrambling Code = 9 Output Channel Power = -86 dBm  2013 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 SL8084T January 6, 2013 Page 9 of 18 OCNS = Off Total Output Power (Ior+Ioc) = -86 dBm Network Settings Packet Switched Domain = ON HSDPA Test Mode Settings Radiobearer Setup = RMC 12.2 kbps + HSPDA RMC Test Loop = Loop Mode 1 RLC TM HSDPA HS-DSCH CQI Feedback Cycle = 4ms CQI Repetition Factor = 2 ACK/NACK Repetition Factor = 3 UE Category = 5 Channel Configuration Type = FRC H-Set Selection = H-Set 1 QPSK RV Coding Sequence {0,2,5,6} HSDPA Gain Factors are set according to each specific sub-test in table C.10.1.4 of 3GPP TS 34.121. HSPA Mode Settings: UE Power Control Settings Maximum allowable UE-Power = 24.0 dBm UL Target Power: Set according to each specific sub-test in table 5.2B.5 of 3GPP TS 34.121 less 5db for starting point. UE Packet Data Gain Factors Bc and Bd: * ACK, NACK,CQI=8 HSUPA E-DCH Physical Layer Category = 5 E-TFCI Table Index = 1 Minimum Set E-TFCI = 1* Maximum Channelisation Code: 1xSF4 or 2xSF4* Initial Service Grant: * UE Gain Factors E-DPCCH: * Number of Reference E-TFCIs: ** Reference E-TFCI’s: ** E-TFCI Power offsets: **  2013 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 SL8084T January 6, 2013 Page 10 of 18 Node B Settings Primary Scrambling Code = 9 Output Channel Power = -86 dBm OCNS = Off Total Output Power (Ior+Ioc) = -86 dBm Paket Switched DCH Type: HSUPA Test Mode Data Rate: HSDPA/HSUPA HSDPA Test Mode Settings Radiobearer Setup = RMC 12.2kbps + HSDPA RMC Test Loop = Loop Mode 1 RLC TM HSDPA HS-DSCH CQI Feedback Cycle = 4ms CQI Repetition Factor = 2 ACK/NACK Repetition Factor = 3 UE Category = 8 Channel Configuration Type = FRC H-Set Selection = H-Set 1 QPSK RV Coding Sequence {0,2,5,6} HSUPA Test Mode Settings Radiobearer Setup = SRB 3.4 + HSPA HSUPA Settings TTI mode: 10ms E-AGCH Pattern Length: 1 AG Value: * Downlink Physical Channels HSUPA Channels: On E-AGCH: -6.0db E-AGCH Chan. Code: 6 E-RGCH/E-HICH: -5.0db E-RGCH Active: Off E-RGCH/E-HICH Chan. Code: 6 *Set according to each specific sub-test in table C.11.1.3 of 3GPP TS 34.121. ** Set according to each specific sub-test in table 5.2B.2/3 of 3GPP TS 34.121.  2013 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 SL8084T January 6, 2013 Page 11 of 18 5 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. 5.1 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. Test Setup Control Agilent Interface DUT E4440A Spectrum Board 10dB Analyzer attenuator DC Power Supply 5.2 Test Equipment EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER MODEL NO. SERIAL NO. CAL. DATE Control Computer TC Generic PC 100974 N/A Wireless Test Set Rohde & Schwarz CMU200 107902 November 13, 2013 Spectrum Analyzer Rohde & Schwarz FSP 100060 November 24, 2013 Spectrum Analyzer Agilent E4440A 200078 November 15, 2013 DC Power Supply HP 6632A 3145A N/A Interface Board Shop built ATEMux N/A N/A Directional Coupler Pasternack PE2209-10 N/A N/A  2013 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 SL8084T January 6, 2013 Page 12 of 18 5.3 Test Results Refer to the following plots.  Cellular Band Plot Number Description 6.4.1 – 6.4.3 GMSK Mode, Low channel, 824.20 MHz 6.4.4 – 6.4.6 GMSK Mode, Middle Channel, 836.6 MHz 6.4.7 – 6.4.9 GMSK Mode, High Channel, 848.8 MHz The plots below show that the conducted emission limits requirements are met.  2013 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 SL8084T January 6, 2013 Page 13 of 18 5.4 Test Plots Plot 6.4.1) Out of Band Emissions at Antenna Terminals GMSK, Low channel, 824.200 MHz, 30 MHz to 1 GHz Plot 6.4.2) Out of Band Emissions at Antenna Terminals GMSK, Low channel, 824.200 MHz, TX signal +/- 20 MHz The strong emission shown in each case is the carrier signal.  2013 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 SL8084T January 6, 2013 Page 14 of 18 Plot 6.4.3) Out of Band Emissions at Antenna Terminals GMSK, Low channel, 824.200 MHz, 1 GHz to 20 GHz Cellular Harmonics for Level (dBm) Ch. 128 (824.2 MHz) Second -30.29 dBm Third -31.04 dBm Others ----  2013 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 SL8084T January 6, 2013 Page 15 of 18 Plot 6.4.4) Out of Band Emissions at Antenna Terminals GMSK, Mid Channel, 836.6 MHz, 30 MHz to 1 GHz Plot 6.4.5) Out of Band Emissions at Antenna Terminals GMSK, Mid Channel, 836.6 MHz, TX signal +/- 20 MHz The strong emission shown in each case is the carrier signal.  2013 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 SL8084T January 6, 2013 Page 16 of 18 Plot 6.4.6) Out of Band Emissions at Antenna Terminals GMSK, Mid Channel, 836.6 MHz, 1 GHz to 20 GHz Cellular Harmonics for Level (dBm) Ch. 190 (836.6 MHz) Second -31.68 dBm Third -32.39 dBm Others ----  2013 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 SL8084T January 6, 2013 Page 17 of 18 Plot 6.4.7) Out of Band Emissions at Antenna Terminals GMSK, High Channel, 848.8 MHz, 30 MHz to 1 GHz Plot 6.4.8) Out of Band Emissions at Antenna Terminals GMSK, High Channel, 848.8 MHz, TX signal +/- 20 MHz The strong emission shown in each case is the carrier signal.  2013 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 SL8084T January 6, 2013 Page 18 of 18 Plot 6.4.9) Out of Band Emissions at Antenna Terminals GMSK, High Channel, 848.8 MHz, 1 GHz to 20 GHz Cellular Harmonics for Level (dBm) Ch. 251 (848.8 MHz) Second -32.62 dBm Third -31.58 dBm Others ----  2013 Sierra Wireless, Inc. The contents of this page are subject to the confidentiality information on page one.


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