Sierra Wireless AirPrime™

Q2668 Intelligent
Embedded Modules

A single form factor for

multiple technologies
Conceived for rapid mounting in electronic machine-to-machine equipment
thanks to its industrial grade board-to-board connector, the Sierra Wireless
AirPrime™ Q26 Series of intelligent embedded modules allows you to make
one single product design which can communicate on any cellular protocol,
anywhere around the world. Compatible with many air interfaces including
CDMA, GPRS, EDGE HSPA and TD-SCDMA, AirPrime Q26 Series intelligent
embedded modules are footprint compatible to ensure smooth product
development and simplify upgrading. Key Benefits:
Choose an AirPrime Q26 Series intelligent embedded module when you • Form-factor compatibility
need one or more of the following: • High-speed data transmission
• Multi-standard wireless • Software designed for M2M applications
• Future-proof bearer evolution • European Union’s RoHS compliant
• A field replaceable product

Sierra Wireless Q2668 Intelligent Embedded Module

Developed to support China Mobile’s TD-SCDMA network, Sierra Wireless
AirPrime Q2668 modules include the WMMP 3.0 protocol which allows
manufacturers to rapidly develop and deploy M2M applications for use on
China Mobile’s network without having to perform extensive development
and testing, resulting in much faster time to market. The WMMP 3.0
communication standard enables the connection of devices to the China
Mobile M2M Platform, which allows users to manage and monitor M2M
terminals in real-time, to communicate via GPRS/SMS/USSD/MMS
effectively and enjoy the benefit of a standardized integrated application
environment. The Q2668 module is ideal for transportation, energy,
industrial and infrastructure, security, and sales and payment applications.
Sierra Wireless Software Suite

Cellular Software Learning Center

for M2M Sierra Wireless provides a professional education program
for developers using the Sierra Wireless Software Suite.
The Sierra Wireless Software Suite is a comprehensive Enrolling in one of our courses will spark your creativity and
embedded software platform designed and optimized for help you to speed development time. For companies wishing
M2M (machine-to-machine) communication. The software to enroll a few participants, we provide scheduled training
suite lets you embed your application directly onto your course dates in Europe, North America and Asia on a regular
intelligent embedded module. basis. If you have larger needs or just want a dedicated
tutoring session, we also offer on-site programs.
This embedded software allows Sierra Wireless AirPrime™
intelligent embedded modules to function in a number of
different ways:

• Simple modems. Controlled via AT commands by

a main processor
Why Sierra Wireless
• Intelligent modems. Controlled via AT commands by Sierra Wireless has been in the wireless data and
a main processor, but also providing some additional applications business for more than 16 years. We have a
customized services through a supplementary proven record of delivering well-designed, highly reliable
software application products, backed by worldwide field and call center support.
Our business partners depend on us for a broad portfolio
of leading-edge wireless products and solutions that help
them extend the reach of their networks. Find out how our
products can help you. For more information,
visit www.sierrawireless.com.

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Sierra Wireless Services

AirPrime™
Professional
Services
Sierra Wireless proposes an extensive professional services offering:

Product Design
• Application code review
• Customer design review
• Customer product certification Key Benefits:
• Greater solution stability
Product Build and performance
• Tailored delivery • Fewer deployment errors, delays and
• Tailored product configuration added expenses
• Less time-consuming redesign
After sales • Safer design for the integration of any
• Intelligent embedded module reconfiguration Sierra Wireless product
• Out of warranty repair
• Extended warranty

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Sierra Wireless AirPrime™
Q2668 Intelligent
Embedded Modules

Q2686 Q2687 Q26 Extreme Q26 Elite Q2668

AIR INTERFACE
GSM/GPRS GSM/GPRS HSUPA CDMA 1X RTT TD-SCDMA, TD-HSDPA
DATASPEED
Max Uplink Speed 7.2 Mbps 384 kbps
Max Download Speed 2 Mbps 2.8 Mbps
FREQUENCY BANDS
TD-SCDMA/TD-HSDPA/EDGE
GSM/GPRS/EDGE GSM/GPRS/EDGE GSM 850/900/1800/1900 CDMA 1 X RTT/EV-DO REV A
TD-SCDMA: 2010-2025/1880-1920 and
850/900/1800/1900 850/900/1800/1900 WCDMA 850/1900/2100 800/1900
1800/1900MHz; EDGE: 900/1800
APPROVALS
R&TTE, CE, GCF, FCC, R&TTE, CE, GCF, FCC, R&TTE, CE, GCF, FCC, FCC, IC, CDG 1&2,
SRRC, China Mobile
PTCRB, China PTCRB, China PTCRB, China var. Carrier Approvals
POWER
Alarm 17uA 17uA 17uA 2mA No alarm mode
Standby and Idle 2,5mA 2,5mA 2,5mA 126mA 2mA
400mA max 400mA max 600mA max
GSM/GPRS max GPRS class 10 GPRS class 10 GPRS class 10
GPRS Class 10-720mA

HSxPA max 820mA max; HSDPA full power 930mA-TD-SCDMA max

CPU PERFORMANCES
Processor ARM946 / DSP ARM946 / DSP ARM946 / DSP ARM9 ARM9
Core frequency 26-104 MHz 26-104 MHz 26-104 MHz 192 MHz (32 MHz) 208MHz
User MIPS available 87 MIPS 87 MIPS 87 MIPS
IO voltage 1V8-2V8 1V8-2V8 1V8-2V8 1V8-2V8 1V8/2V9
AUDIO
Analog audio 2 x speaker out -2 x micro in 2 x speaker out -2 x micro in 2 x speaker out -2 x micro in 2 x speaker out -2 x micro in 2 x speaker out -2 x micro in
GSM: HR, FR, EFR,
Codec HR, FR, EFR, AMR HR, FR, EFR, AMR
AMR | W-CMDA: AMR
EVRC/QCELP/4GV (NB) HR, FR, EFR, AMR
Quality VDA2A VDA2A VDA2A VDA2A
Echo cancellation & noise reduction P P P P P
DTMF P P P P P
INTERFACES
UART 2 2 2 2 1
USB USB 2.0 Full Speed (12 Mbps) USB 2.0 Full Speed (12 Mbps) USB 2.0 Full Speed (12 Mbps) Device 2.0 (Full Speed) USB 2.0 Full Speed (12 Mbps)
SPI 2 2 2 2
I2C 1 1 1 1 1
ADC 2 2 2 2 2
DAC 1 1 1 1
GPIO Up to 44 Up to 44 Up to 45 GPIO’s Up to 20* Up to 44
RTC P P P P P
Timers (HW, SW, Capture) P P P n/a P
Interrupts pins 2 2 3 n/a 2
Flash LED output 1 1 1 1 1
PWM (Buzzer) 1 1 1 1 1
Keyboard interface 5x5 5x5 5x5 5x5 5x5
SIM interface 1.8V/3V 1.8V/3V SIM and U-SIM RUIM 1.8V/3V
ANTENNA DIVERSITY
P
LOCATION SOLUTION
Companion GPS Plug-In Companion GPS Plug-In Companion GPS Plug-In gpsOne
EMBEDDED SIM
P P
CONTROL OPTIONS
AT commands, C/C++ language; AT commands, C/C++ language; AT commands, C/C++ language;
AT commands AT commands
Lua script Lua script Lua script
OPERATING SYSTEM
Open AT® Open AT® Open AT®
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
P P P
DRIVERS
Windows® Mobile P P P
Windows® CE P P P P
Windows®XP P P P P P
Windows® 7 P P P P P
Windows® Vista P P P P P
Mac OS
Linux P P P P P
DEVICE DIMENSIONS
32 x 40 x 4 mm 32 x 40 x 4 mm 32 x 40 x 6.55 mm 32 x 40 x 6.63 mm 32 x 40 x 6 mm
OPERATIONAL TEMPERATURE
-40°C to +85°C -40°C to +85°C Class A -40°C to +85°C -30°C to +75°C -30°C to +75°C (class B)
-20°C to +55°C (class A)
AUTOMOTIVE
P P P

*1 Multiplexed, *2 with performance deviations

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