Specifications

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1: Introduction
Sierra Wireless’ AirPrime Intelligent Embedded Modules form the
radio component for the products in which they are embedded.
Tabl e 1- 1 identifies embedded modules that are available for use on
CDMA and GSM networks.
Note: Throughout this document, MC57xx and MC8xxx refer to the entire
suites (as listed in
Tabl e 1- 1) of CDMA and UMTS AirPrime embedded
modules respectively.
Note: An understanding of
network technology, and
experience in integrating
hardware components into
electronic equipment is
assumed.
Purpose of this guide
This guide addresses issues that affect the integration of AirPrime
embedded modules into host products, and includes design
recommendations for the host products.
Table 1-1: CDMA and UMTS AirPrime Intelligent Embedded Modules
Device Networks
Network
standards
GPS features
Stand-
alone
gpsOne gpsOne
XTRA
A-GPS Nav2.0 NMEA
sentences
MC5727
MC5727V
MC5728V
CDMA CDMA IS-95
1X
1xEV-DO (IS-
856)
    
MC8201 GSM GSM, GPRS,
EDGE, UMTS,
HSDPA
MC8700 GSM GSM, GPRS,
EDGE, UMTS,
HSDPA,
HSUPA,
HSPA+
MC8775
MC8775V
GSM GSM, GPRS,
EDGE, UMTS,
HSDPA

MC8780
MC8781
MC8790
MC8790V
MC8791V
MC8792V
MC8795V
GSM GSM, GPRS,
EDGE, UMTS,
HSDPA,
HSUPA
     (5)