The tri-band MC8780 and MC8781 PCI Express Mini Cards, built using the MSM7200™ Mobile Station Modem™ chipset from QUALCOMM, offer uplink data rates of up to 2.0 Mbps, and downlink data rates of up to 7.2 Mbps.

The MC8780 and MC8781 PCI Express Mini Card embedded modules offer connectivity to all three HSDPA/UMTS frequency bands (850, 1900, 2100 MHz) and all four EDGE/GPRS bands (850, 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz) used worldwide, allowing seamless global roaming on the best available network.

The MC8780 offers receive diversity for improved fringe performance in Europe and Asia, while MC8781 offers receive diversity for improved fringe performance on North American networks.

Key Features

• World class product performance, quality and reliability
• Solid documentation, tool development and consultation services
• Solid support for device integration and verification
• Comprehensive SDK and enabling software
• Flexible driver strategy with NDIS support and non-NDIS abilities

Both modules are compatible with EDGE and GSM/GPRS networks on all four GSM frequency bands (850, 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz), for use in areas where a WCDMA network is not available.

Sierra Wireless EMPOWERED™

Sierra Wireless 3G embedded modules are powerful, cost effective solutions that easily integrate into laptops, portable devices and fixed wireless terminals, offering complete wireless data solutions over HSPA and EV-DO Rev A networks. Sierra Wireless EMPOWERED™ devices deliver the same reliable, high-quality mobile broadband connectivity customers have come to expect from Sierra Wireless, embedded and optimized within the host device to offer the best possible performance.

Sierra Wireless PCI Express Mini Card modules include a common comprehensive WHQL-certified USB software driver architecture that provides superior power management, a dedicated diagnostic channel and the ability to enable or disable NDIS, which provides flexibility to OEM customers when designing their wireless product. To simplify and expedite product development cycles, Sierra Wireless also provides system integrators and OEM customers comprehensive software development kits (SDK) or Sierra Wireless' own Watcher™ software for easy connection management. Each module measures 51 x 30 x 4.5 mm and weighs in at less than 12 g, and comply with new European Union directives on RoHS (Restrictions on Hazardous Substances).

For more information on Sierra Wireless modules call 604.232.1488 or email sales@sierrawireless.com

 
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