MC8801

Overview

The Sierra Wireless AirPrime MC8801 provides wide-area wireless data access on the fastest HSPA networks in the world, enabling speeds up to 42Mbps on the downlink.  The MC8801 intelligent embedded module is the first dual carrier module from Sierra Wireless.  Ideal for networking OEM applications, the MC8801 provides UMTS/HSPA and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE network access to enable roaming on high-speed networks around the world and includes support for GPS.  Like all of our MC series modules, the MC8801 is built to the PCI Express Mini Card form factor.

Dual-channel HSPA+ doubles the speeds of current HSPA+ networks from a peak downlink of 21 megabits per second (Mbps) to 42 Mbps, at the same time improving network efficiency and providing a better experience for customers with more consistent network performance.

Key Features
  • 3G/Dual Channel HSPA+
  • Dual carrier HSPA+ with peak downlink speeds up to 42 Mbps and peak uplink speeds up to 5.76 Mbps
  • Support for GPS including, Standalone, Assisted and gpsOneXtra with Dedicated GPS connector
  • High-speed, broadband connectivity
  • Best-in-class technical and integration support
  • Antenna diversity for improved fringe performance
  • Quad-band for global connectivity

Order Number:
SW MC8801

Specifications

Operating Systems

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
GPS 1575

Communications Interfaces

USB 2.0 high speed

Cellular Data

HSPA+

RF Connector

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

System/IO Connector

52-Pin Edge Connector

Environmental

-25°C to +60°C

Dimensions/Size

51x30x4.5mm

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