User's Manual Part 1

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P/N 90023363 Revision 1.8
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Product Overview
Introduction to GSM and GPRS ....................................................................................2
GSM Technology............................................................................................................................. 2
Advantages of GPRS ...................................................................................................................... 3
GPRS Network Architecture............................................................................................................ 4
Data Rates ...................................................................................................................................... 6
SIM .................................................................................................................................................. 6
Operational Features......................................................................................................7
Notices.............................................................................................................................8
Safety Warning ...................................................................................................................................... 8
FCC RF Interference Statement ............................................................................................................ 9
Regulatory Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 9
Technical Support Contacts................................................................................................................. 11
Limited Warranty and Liability.............................................................................................................. 11
Icon Usage .................................................................................................................................... 14
Chapter 2:
Specifications
Merlin GPRS PC Card Specifications .........................................................................15
Merlin General Specifications .............................................................................................................. 16
Merlin Physical Appearance ................................................................................................................ 18
PC Card Connector Pin Assignment.................................................................................................... 20
Interfaces ............................................................................................................................................. 22
Modes .................................................................................................................................................. 23
Expedite G301 OEM Module Specifications...............................................................24
Expedite General Specifications ................................................................................................... 24
Expedite Physical Appearance...................................................................................................... 25
Interfaces ............................................................................................................................................. 26
Modem Power-On and Wake up Strategy..................................................................................... 27
Serial Ports.................................................................................................................................... 28
GPIO ............................................................................................................................................. 28
Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) ................................................................................................ 29
Audio Port...................................................................................................................................... 29
Subscriber Identity Module Support ..............................................................................................29
Electrostatic Discharge and Electromagnetic Interference............................................................ 29
Expedite Electrical Specifications ........................................................................................................ 30
Power Supply ................................................................................................................................ 30
Interface Signals............................................................................................................................ 31
Power-on and Wake-up Timing Characteristics ............................................................................ 34
Baseband Connector on Expedite................................................................................................ 36
Baseband Mating Connector on the Host ..................................................................................... 37
Baseband Connector Pin Numbering............................................................................................ 37
Antenna Port ................................................................................................................................ 38
Antenna Connector ....................................................................................................................... 38
Mating Antenna Connector............................................................................................................ 38