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Sierra Wireless / Semtech EM8695 5G RedCap Module

Sierra Wireless / Semtech EM8695 5G RedCap Module is based on Qualcomm's SDX35 baseband processor. This FirstNet-ready M.2 module supports 5G NR bands, 29 LTE bands, and a USB 2.0 interface with enhanced uplink performance. The EM8695 module is compliant with 3GPP release 17 sub-6 and 3GPP release 16 LTE radio performance. This module incorporates secure boot and secure debug functions to improve the device's security. The EM8695 module includes two main interfaces, including the host I/O connector and the RF ports. The host I/O connector provides pins for serial communication, power, and control. This module is used in ultrabooks, notebooks, tablet computers, and M2M applications.

The EM8695 includes three RF connectors for use with host-supplied antennas. The main RF connector for the Tx/Rx path, auxiliary RF connector for diversity, and GNSS RF connector for dedicated GNSS L1/L5.

Sierra Wireless / Semtech EM8695 5G RedCap Module

Features

  • USB interface:
    • USB 2.0 high-speed with a maximum of 16 USB endpoints
    • D0 and D2 USB device power state support
    • MBIM and QMI USB network interface
    • Windows location sensor driver, AT GNSS commands, and QMI interface
    • Modem AT command set (3GPP TS 27.007) and Sierra wireless proprietary extended AT commands
    • Diagnostics Monitor (DM) port that generates serial port logs used for debugging
    • Configurable USB composite interface that enable/disable specific interfaces via AT or QMI commands
  • 5G sub-6:
    • FR1-supported frequency ranges
    • Supports NR SA 20MHz 1CC
    • Standalone (SA) option 2
    • Release-17 RedCap:
      • Dedicated RedCap Bandwidth Part (BWP) with NCD-SSB
      • RACH with initial RedCap BWP
    • Modulation schemes:
      • QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM, and 256 QAM Uplink (UL)
      • QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM, and 256 QAM Downlink (DL)
    • Network slicing
  • LTE:
    • LTE advanced receivers
    • Basic cell selection and system acquisition:
      • PSS/SSS/MIB decode
      • SIB1 to SIB16 decoding
    • NAS/AS security procedures
    • Modulation schemes:
      • QPSK, 16 QAM, and 64 QAM Uplink (UL)
      • QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM, and 256 QAM Downlink (DL)
    • CQI/RI/PMI reporting
    • Paging in idle and connected mode
    • Dedicated bearer management:
      • Network-initiated dedicated bearer
      • UE-initiated dedicated bearer
    • Connected mode intra-LTE mobility
    • Idle mode intra-LTE mobility
    • Detach procedure:
      • Network-initiated detach with reattach required
      • Network-initiated detach followed by connection release

Applications

  • Ultrabooks
  • Notebooks
  • Tablet computers
  • M2M requirements
Published: 2025-02-26 | Updated: 2025-04-24