Product Description

Sierra Wireless 3G Dual-band MC5725 PCI Express EVDO module

The dual-band MC5725 PCI Express Mini Card, built using the MSM6800™ Mobile Station Modem™ chipset from QUALCOMM, offers peak download data rates of 3.1Mbps and peak upload data rates of 1.8Mbps. 

To provide coverage in areas where a CDMA EV-DO Revision A network connection is not available, the MC5725 module is also compatible with widely available CDMA EV-DO Release 0 and 1X networks and will seamlessly switch without interrupting the user.

Datasheet:

Theoretical peak downlink rate of 3.1 Mbps 
Theoretical peak uplink rate of 1.8 Mbps 
Uses MSM6800 chipset from QUALCOMM 
Dual band and backwards compatible to IS-856 (CDMA 1xEV-DO-Rel 0), 
IS-2000 (1XRTT) and IS-95 networks 
Supports third generation (3G) digital cellular standards 
Supports GPS and RX Diversity. Supports latest Zero IF-based technology 
Enables rapid development of exceptional highspeed data products 
Comprehensive WHQL-certified USB software driver architecture

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

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).