MC8700

Overview

Sierra Wireless’s new AirPrime MC8700 quad-band 3G/HSPA+ intelligent embedded modules take advantage of the fastest mobile broadband networks available worldwide, offering 21 Mbps download speeds. These new speeds enable OEM customers to expand their industrial and enterprise product development into applications requiring higher bandwidth, such as video monitoring.

The MC8700 module also offers quad-band UMTS/HSPA and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE network access for roaming worldwide. From point-of-sale devices to ruggedized laptops, the MC8700 will turn hardware devices into powerful communications tools.

Key Features
  • 3G/HSPA+
  • Peak downlink speeds up to 21 Mbps and peak uplink speeds up to 5.76 Mbps
  • World class product performance, quality and reliability
  • Flexible driver strategy with NDIS support and non-NDIS abilities
  • Sierra Wireless EMPOWERED

Order Number:
SW MC8700

Specifications

Operating Systems

Windows CE
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Linux

Operational Bands (MHz)

GSM 850
GSM 900
GSM 1800
GSM 1900
WCDMA 850
WCDMA 900
WCDMA 1900
WCDMA 2100

Communications Interfaces

USB 2.0

Cellular Radio

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

RF Connector

UFL Socket (Main RF)
UFL Socket (Diversity)

System/IO Connector

52-Pin Edge Connector

Type Approval

A-Tick

Carrier Approvals

Telstra

Dimensions/Size

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

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