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Wireless Communications
News Release from: Digi International | Subject: XTend and XStream
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 11 July 2007
Long-range wireless comes out of the box
Stand-alone RF modems require no configuration to provide a reliable wireless link out of the box.
New from Digi International, the XTend and XStream RF modems and the XPress Ethernet bridge operate within the industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) radio frequency bands and require no configuration to provide a reliable wireless link out of the box Their outstanding receiver sensitivity provides robust communications even in the presence of interference
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 8 May 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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The new wireless modems are based on and compatible with MaxStream's stand-alone radio modem product line and are complementary to Digi's recently launched drop-in networking solutions that provide device connectivity where wired infrastructure does not exist or satisfy customer needs.
"We are leveraging the MaxStream acquisition to strengthen and expand our wireless product offering", says Larry Kraft, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Digi International.
"As the leading provider of commercial grade device networking solutions, we now offer a growing array of wireless solutions spanning 3G/cellular, Wi-Fi, proprietary wireless, and ZigBee technologies".
Digi's XTend and XStream modems provide reliable serial cable replacement.
The high-performance XTend operates at 900MHz and can provide up to 65km of range in line-of-sight conditions.
The XStream is available in both 900MHz and 2.4GHz models and features up to 30km of range in ideal conditions.
All are offered in industrial-grade enclosures providing extended temperature tolerance and moisture protection.
XTend modems are also offered with NEMA 4 rated enclosures for use in areas with heavy and frequent exposure to moisture.
The XTend and XStream families are offered with a five-year warranty.
Digi's XPress Ethernet Bridge enables customers to easily and wirelessly connect a data system to an Ethernet network when using a cable is cost prohibitive or impractical.
The XPress Ethernet Bridge operates at 900MHz and 125mW of power, providing up to 25km line-of-sight range and an RF datarate of 1.5Mbit/s.
It also includes a five-year warranty.
The XTend RF modem, XStream RF modem and Xpress Ethernet bridge are now available.
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