MC55i-W offers improved features such as a significantly reduced power consumption, an extended temperature range
and the new tunneling mode. This mode allows to simplify the direct link of Near Field Communication (NFC) devices,
sensors or GPS receivers to the micro controller of the host application, helping to lower the total cost of ownership for implementers.
Like all Cinterion modules it comes with full type approval (FTA) enabling use across the globe. It has even beencertified by the largest carriers worldwide, including US operators.
Tunneling mode
A smart way that allows the microcontroller to control any device that has a serial interface like GPS receiver or NFC device through
the module and enable transparent communication.
Software stack based on 3GPP Release 99
Update of GSM standard. Release ‘99 introduces higher speed data transmission using Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE) to improve network stability.
Cinterion MC55i-W Features
GENERAL FEATURES
> Quad-Band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
3GPP Release 99
GPRS multi-slot class 10
Compliant to GSM phase 2/2+
Output power:
> Class 4 (2 W) for EGSM850
> Class 4 (2 W) for EGSM900
> Class 1 (1 W) for GSM1800
> Class 1 (1 W) for GSM1900
Control via AT commands
(Hayes 3GPP TS 27.007, TS 27.005)
SIM Application Toolkit
TCP/IP stack access via AT commands
Internet Services: TCP Server/Client, UDP,
HTTP, FTP, SMTP, POP3
> Supply voltage range: 3.3 ... 4.8 V
> Power consumption typically:
> Power down: 45 μA
> Sleep mode
>
>
(fully registered DRX = 9): 1.3 mA
> Speech mode (850/900MHz): 180 mA
> GPRS class 10 (850/900MHz): 230 mA
Operating Temperature Range:
> -40 °C to +85 °C
> Protective shutdown
> Storage: -40 °C to +85 °C
Dimensions: 35 × 32.5 × 2.95 mm
(incl. B-to-B-Connector: 3.1 mm)
Weight: 5.5 g
SPECIFICATIONS
GPRS class 10: max. 86 kbps (DL)
Mobile station class B
PBCCH support
Coding schemes CS 1-4
Triple-rate codec for HR, FR, and EFR
Adaptive multi-rate AMR
Basic hands-free operation
> Echo cancellation
> Noise reduction
> CSD Data Transmission Up to 14.4 kbps, V.110,
Non-transparent mode
USSD support
Fax Group 3, class 2 and class 1
SMS text and PDU mode, cell broadcast
SPECIAL FEATURES
> Customer IMEI as variant
INTERFACES
> 50-pin board-to-board connector
> Power supply
> Audio: 1 x analog, 1 x digital
> SIM card interface 1.8 V, 3 V
> 2 × serial interface (ITU-T V.24 protocol)
DRIVERS
> U.FL-R-SMT 50 Ω antenna connector
> Antenna solder pad
APPROVALS
> RIL driver for Microsoft ® Windows Mobile™
based devices
Multiplex driver for Microsoft ® Windows XP™,
Windows 7 and Microsoft ® Windows Vista™
> Local approvals and network operator
certifications
R&TTE, FCC, UL, IC, GCF, PTCRB, CE
