4th Apr 2007 18:15
Telit Wireless Solutions, Inc., the US-based mobile technology armof Telit Communications (AIM:TCM), today announced that theirGM862-QUAD and GM862-GPS wireless communication modems have beenawarded PTCRB (PCS Type Certification Review Board) certification.With that, Telit has secured PTCRB certification for six products inNorth America. £ "With a broad range of GSM products under our belt, Telit offersdevelopers and OEMs a host of options to choose from that best suittheir individual application needs," said Roger Dewey, President andCEO of Telit Wireless Solutions, Inc. "Our product diversity anddesign uniformity provide customers with significant long-termadvantages over our competitors." £ PTCRB certification is a regulatory requirement needed in order tosell GSM cellular communication products in the North American market.This seal of approval from the CTIA industry association ensures thatthe GM862-QUAD and GM862-GPS modems satisfy the requirements of theAmerican GSM/GPRS network standard. To receive certification, devicesmust exhibit US-specific features such as Adaptive Multi Rate (AMR)and 850 /1900 MHz frequency bands. Testing is carried out by anaccredited testing lab. £ Utilizing Telit's uniform product design concept, the GM862-QUADand GM862-GPS are built on pin-to-pin compatibility with all modems inthe GM862-based family of devices. This backward and forwardcompatibility allows for easy extension of new and existingapplications with the latest state-of-the-art GPS technology, givingcustomers a significant cost advantage through savings in approval andlogistic costs. £ The GM862-QUAD offers the possibility to run customer programsinside the modem, thus making the modem a complete hardware platformfor individual customer solutions. State of the art IIC interfacesgive connectivity to external peripherals like sensors, cameras anddisplays. The GM862-GPS modem represents the cutting edge of Telit'sproduct line, combining a GSM/GPRS modem with a 20 channel highsensitivity SiRFstarIII(TM) Single Chip GPS receiver. £ The GM862-QUAD and GM862-GPS modems are both quad-band enabled andcan be used in frequency ranges from 850 MHz to 1900 MHz, making themuseful anywhere in the world and thus, ideally suited for the Americanmarket. The modems, which measure just 44 x 44 x 6.7 mm and weigh 23grams, are also extremely sturdy: they can withstand extremetemperatures from -30 degrees C to + 80 degrees C. £ With their ruggedized, low profile design, extended temperaturerange, integrated SIM-Card readers and industrial connectors, theTelit GM862 modems are the perfect platforms for medium volumecellular communications applications in telematics, fleet management,tracking and security. Additional features like jamming detection,integrated TCP/IP protocol stack, Easy Scan functionality and thedirect support of embedded cameras offer extended functionality toapplications at no additional cost. £ Occupying less than three square inches of space, Telit's GSM/GPRSmodems allow machines, equipment, or vehicles to interface with eachother via mobile communications networks. Telit's approach toenterprise wireless communication is unique - their products aredivided into families, each tailored to different levels ofintegration and volumes according to application size and productionscale. Within these families, products have the same form factor andfunctionality irrespective of their wireless technology (GSM, CDMA).The advantage for customers is immediately apparent because all modemswithin a family are interchangeable, due to uniformity in size, shape,connectors, and software interface. Customers can easily replace anymodem with its successor because there is little or no change requiredto the application. £ About Telit Communications £ Telit is a leading global wireless communications technologycompany. Its Wireless Solutions division develops, manufactures andmarkets GSM/GPRS, UMTS/HSDPA and CDMA/EVDO modems formachine-to-machine (m2m) applications which enable machines, devicesor vehicles to communicate via mobile networks. Telit wireless modemsare marketed and deployed worldwide. Telit Communications plc islisted on the London Stock Exchange Alternative Investment Market(AIM) (code: TCM). For more information about the company, pleasevisit www.telit.com. Copyright Business Wire 2007Related Shares:
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