User's Manual

Preliminary Rev 0.6 December 10, 2010 8
1. Overview
1.1. Introduction
This document is the Hardware Product Specification for the AirPrime AR Series of Intelligent
Embedded Modules. It defines the high level product features and illustrates the interfaces for these
features. This document is intended to cover the hardware aspects of the product series, including
electrical and mechanical.
The AirPrime AR Series of Intelligent Embedded Modules are designed for the automotive industry
and any market with similar quality and life-time support requirements. They support several air
interface standards but share a common form-factor and electrical interface. All versions also have
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) capabilities via GPS.
The AirPrime AR series of intelligent embedded modules are based on the Qualcomm MDM6200 and
MDM6600 wireless chipsets. The term AirPrime AR series addresses all of the following specific
products.
Table 1: AirPrime AR Series Intelligent Embedded Modules
Product Description Band Support
AR8550 WCDMA/HSPA/GSM Intelligent Embedded Module
3G – BAND II, IV, V
2G – 850/900/1800/1900
AR8552 WCDMA/HSPA/GSM Intelligent Embedded Module
3G – BAND I, VIII, VI
2G – 850/900/1800/1900
1.2. Reference Specifications
The table below lists the reference specifications for this product.
Table 2: Reference specifications
Ref Title Rev Issuer
[3] Universal Serial Bus Specification 2.0
USB Implementers
Forum
[4]
Universal Serial Bus CDC Subclass Specification for Wireless
Mobile Communication Devices
1.0
USB Implementers
Forum
[5] Universal Serial Bus Class Definitions for Communication Devices 1.1
USB Implementers
Forum
[6] AirPrime AR Series LGA Specification 0.5 Sierra Wireless
[7] AirPrime AR Series AT Command Interface Specification 006 Sierra Wireless