Product category:
Wireless Communications
News Release from: Falcom | Subject: C2D-SI
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 28 August 2002
Tiny module integrates two GSM bands
with GPS
The Falcom C2D-SI combines a fully type approved dual-band (GSM900/1800) GSM/GPRS core with a 12-channel GPS receiver into a form factor of only 64 x 42 x 13mm.
The Falcom C2D-SI combines a fully type approved dual-band (GSM900/1800) GSM/GPRS core with a 12-channel GPS receiver into a form factor of only 64 x 42 x 13mm The integrated SIM interface, power regulation circuitry and EMC/ESD protection allow the creation of very compact, low power and cost-effective solutions for vertical as well as horizontal markets
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 22 Apr 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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The higher integration level of the two RF cores reduces substantially the design-in risk and results in quick time-to-market factor combined with quick return-of-investment and higher design flexibility.
The GSM/GPRS core offers complete GSM protocol stack and GPRS class B class 2 or class 10 functionality.
The GPS core offers superior TTFF acquisition rate (better than 45s) combined with low power consumption (default trickle power mode).
The C2D-SI concept yields excellent price/performance ratio for AVL, fleet management and car security OEM applications.
Hardware and software designers are supported by complete GSM/GPS-Evalkit that contains all relevant reference design information and full set of accessories.
Samples are available for delivery from stock.
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