Compare Simcom Wireless SIM5215A Vs Sierra Wireless AR8550
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| Model | SIM5215A | AR8550 |
| Price | $42 | $ |
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| Manufacturer | Simcom Wireless | Sierra Wireless |
| Form Factor | Board-to-Board Connector | LGA |
| Dimensions | 36 x 26.4 x 4.7 mm | 40 x 40 x 4.12 mm |
| Surface Area | 950.4 sq. mm | 1600 sq. mm |
| Volume | 4466.88 cubic mm | 6592 cubic mm |
| Technologies | GPRS, UMTS, EDGE | GSM, GPRS, UMTS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSPA+ |
| Max. Upload Speed | 384 Kbps | 5.76 Mbps |
| Max. Download Speed | 384 Kbps | 14.4 Mbps |
| GSM Bands | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz |
| WCDMA Bands | B2 (1900 PCS), B5 (850) | B2 (1900 PCS), B4 (AWS-1700), B5 (850) |
| LTE Bands | N/A | N/A |
| EVDO Bands | N/A | N/A |
| 1xRTT Bands | N/A | N/A |
| Interfaces | ADC, GPIO, I2C, SDIO, SIM, SPI, UART, USB | GPIO, SDIO, SPI, UART, USB |
| GPS Support | No | Yes |
| GNSS Support | No | No |
| Voice Support | PCM, Analog | |
| Automotive Support | No | Yes |
| Temperature | -30 C to 80 C | -40 C to 85 C |
| Carrier Approvals | Not Available | Not Available |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, GCF, IC, PTCRB | CE, FCC, GCF, IC, PTCRB |