23rd Jul 2007 07:00
Telit Communications PLC23 July 2007 Groundbreaking design offers customers high-performance module at lower cost ofownership: Telit revolutionizes M2M market with dual CPU concept New GE863-PRO3 GSM/GPRS module simplifies M2M design for POS terminals, fleetmanagement systems and AMR applications Trieste - Italy, 23rd July 2007 - Telit Wireless Solutions, the global leader inmachine-to-machine (M2M) communications, unveiled today the newest addition toits GE product family, the GE863-PRO3 module. Equipped with two powerfulmicroprocessors, this quad-band module is suited for a wide range ofapplications requiring high processing power. With the same form factor as thecompact GE863, tried-and-tested BGA mounting technology and an integrated memoryfor software applications, the GE863-PRO3 also offers significant cost benefitsfor the development and production of complex M2M solutions. The groundbreakingTelit GE863-PRO3 module will be available during the fourth quarter 2007. The new GE863-PRO3 GSM/GPRS module is the first module in the Telit PRO3professional dual-processor product line. Thanks to its integrated ARM9processor, software applications can take full control of the CPU, while theGPRS-based band processor handles time-critical communication tasks. The modulecan be programmed in Python and C++ programming language. "With the GE863-PRO3, Telit becomes the first M2M supplier to offer a dual coreconcept with independent processors for communication operations and customerreal-time applications. This is a crucial advantage over comparable rivalproducts where all applications run on a single CPU," says Dominikus Hierl,President of Telit Wireless Solutions. ARM9 processor at the heart of the system The powerful ATMEL ARM9 processor enables control of real-time applications thatrequire up to 200 MIPS. The Telit GE863-PRO3 is therefore ideally suited toapplications requiring high processing power such as point-of-sale terminals,fleet management systems and multimode Automated Meter Reading (AMR)applications. The GE863-PRO3 also features integrated memories (Flash and RAM) and independentenergy management for both CPUs, eliminating the need for additional externalmemory in the application design. It is therefore easier and more cost-effectivefor Telit customers to incorporate the GE863-PRO3 into the design of theirproduct. Cost-effective development and integration The GE863-PRO3 has the same form factor and software interfaces as all othermodules of the GE863 family, ensuring it can be easily integrated into existingcustomer designs with minimum adaptation. The tried-and-tested BGA (Ball GridArray) installation concept allows straightforward, cost-saving hardwareintegration with no connectors and cables. Due to the dedicated ARM9 processor,integrated memory, drivers and reference designs, the GE863-PRO3 achieves anunbeatable final product time-to-market performance, while reducing theapplication development costs. With its external dimensions of just 41 x 31 x 3.6 mm, the GE863-PRO3 isparticularly suitable for applications where a compact form is important. Likeall other Telit products, the GE863-PRO(3) is fully certified for all relevantinternational markets. Therefore customers avoid additional costs and wastingtime on complex testing procedures and benefit above all from a faster marketlaunch of their products. Fast upgrades and interfaces Thanks to its integrated FOTA (Firmware Over The Air) solution, the GE863-PRO3offers the benefits of remote software updates. This function enables systemintegrators and developers to ensure that the firmware of the product can beupgraded with the latest enhancements and features. Furthermore, the advantageof FOTA will be made available for the customer application software. Thisallows total remote device management, giving the possibility of improving thefunctionalities of the application devices while dramatically reducing the costof ownership of the product. In addition to wireless installation of firmware upgrades, the module alsofeatures the following interfaces: SPI, IIC, SD/MMC and USB, allowing reliableconnectivity with peripheral hardware or software such as a camera, keyboard,display, WiFi, Bluetooth or ZigBee. About Telit Telit is an international mobile communications specialist. Telit develops,produces and sells GSM/GPRS, UMTS/HSDPA and CDMA/EVDO modules formachine-to-machine communication (M2M). Telit sells its modules worldwide viasales offices in Israel, Germany, Great Britain, Denmark, Spain, Italy, France,Taiwan, Korea and the USA. Telit's key target group is system integrators whoare developing various vertical M2M applications and require the communicationmodules needed to do this. Depending on the application and the required depthof integration, users can choose between the product ranges GT, GM, GE, GC, CCand UC. Telit Communications S.p.A. is a subsidiary of Telit Communications plcthat is traded in London (AIM: TCM). For further information please contact: Telit Communications plcMaya Lustig, VP Investor Relations Tel: +972 (3) [email protected] Seymour PierceStuart Lane Tel: +44 (0) 20 7107 8000 www.seymourpierce.comThe Global Consulting GroupJonathan Shillington Tel: +44 (0) 7900 [email protected] http://www.hfgcg.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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