Sierra Wireless AirPrime MC8790V

Overview

The powerful AirPrime MC8790V PCI Express Mini Cards cost effectively integrate into a variety of OEM devices to offer complete wireless solutions over 3G/HSUPA-capable UMTS networks. From point-of-sale devices to ruggedized laptops, the MC8790V will turn hardware devices into powerful communications tools with both voice and data services.

The MC8790V PCI Express Mini Card provides wide area wireless data access at speeds up to 7.2 Mbps downlink and up to 5.8 Mbps uplink. It offers UMTS/HSPA and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE network access for roaming on high-speed networks worldwide. In addition, antenna diversity improves fringe performance on global HSPA networks using the 850, 1900, and 2100 MHz bands.

Key Features

  • 3G/HSUPA
  • Peak downlink speeds up to 7.2 Mbps and peak uplink speeds up to 5.8 Mbps
  • Full 9 wire serial interface
  • EMConnect - TCP/IP PAD stack
  • Upgradeable to Category 6 uplink
  • Uses MSM6290 chipset from QUALCOMM

Order Number:
SW MC8790V

Specifications

Operating Systems

Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows CE 5.0
Linux
Proprietary OS

Operational Bands (MHz)

GSM 850
GSM 900
GSM 1800
GSM 1900
WCDMA 850
WCDMA 1900
WCDMA 2100
GPS 1575

Digital Inputs/Outputs

4 Programmanble GPIO

Communications Interfaces

Serial (UART) Interface
USB 2.0

Analogue Interfaces

Analog Input (ADC)

Audio Interfaces

Analog audio (2 MIC, 2 SPK), PCM audio interface

Cellular Radio

Quad Band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Tri Band WCDMA 850/1900/2100 MHz

Cellular Data

UMTS with HSPA Category 8 (7.2 Mbps downlink)
HSUPA Category 5 (5.76 Mbps uplink)
EDGE/GPRS MS Class 12

RF Connector

UFL Socket (Main RF)
UFL Socket (Diversity/GPS)

System/IO Connector

52-Pin Edge Connector

Power Supply

Input Voltage Range: 3.0 ~ 3.6 V

Type Approval

A-Tick

Carrier Approvals

Telstra

Dimensions/Size

L: 51 mm, W: 30 mm, D: 4.5 mm

Related Products

MiniPCI Express System Connector for Sierra Wireless

Mini PCI Express Connector for connecting Sierra Wireless embedded modules to your PCB.  The actual component model number is stock at M2M is PCI52C40000BRL
Read more about MiniPCI Express System Connector for Sierra Wireless

Molex miniPCI latch to hold Sierra Wireless embedded modules to your board. 
Read more about Molex Latch

UFL-SMA Flu Lead 10 cm

U.FL/SMA Flylead cable 10 cm - suitable for connecting SMA antennas to GSM/GPRS, 3G and WLAN and Bluetooth modules with surface mounted U.FL type connector.
Read more about UFL to SMA Flylead cable - 10 cm

Itechnos SIM holder with latch

SIM holder with latch to mount on PCB 
Other options available including a slide in SIM holder
 
Read more about USIM Holder

TCB-C3G
Multiband GSM/3G/NextG embedded antenna with U.FL socket. Quick and Simple installation, suitable for plastic enclosures, and a cost efficient antenna solution.
TCF-C3G
Multiband Embedded antenna with U.FL socket. Quick and Simple installation, suitable for plastic enclosures, and a cost efficient antenna solution.
WS TCT-C3G-24 Bluetooth Antenna

The TCT-C3G-24-24 GSM, 3G UMTS & 2.4GHz WLAN PCB Antenna represents an effective and cost effective solution to the problem of combining multiple transmission methods in a single device.
Read more about WS TCT-C3G-24 PCB Antenna