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News Release from: Telit Wireless Solutions | Subject: WA100-Dual WiFi accessory
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 07 February 2008
WiFi accessory offers an easy upgrade
The WA100-Dual is a versatile addition to any GE863-PRO3-based design, instantly adding the power of WiFi communications and the versatility of the SDIO interface.
Telit Wireless Solutions has released WA100-Dual WiFi accessory, the GE863-PRO3 and the GE864-Auto, which is based on the GE864 and tailored to the needs of the automotive industry Telit has also released the GE863-SIM with integrated SIM card as well as the UC864 UMTS/HSDPA module, which is now available in three versions
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 20 Feb 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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The WA100-Dual is a dual-mode WiFi short-range wireless companion product to the PRO3 device family.
This BGA (ball-grid-array) module incorporates a complete 802.11 b/g WiFi device into a small 25 x 25mm form factor.
It works in conjunction with the GE863-PRO3 and provides the software drivers running on the GE863-PRO3.
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Based on the processing power of dual 60MHz RISC processor cores, the WA100-Dual is a versatile addition to any GE863-PRO3-based design, instantly adding the power of WiFi communications and the versatility of the SDIO interface.
This offers customers faster time to market as well as lower integration costs.
Furthermore, users benefit from the advantages of the GE863-PRO3 module.
Thanks to its integrated ARM9 processor, software applications can take full control of the CPU while the GPRS-based band processor handles time critical communication tasks.
The Atmel ARM9 processor at the heart of the system enables control of real-time applications that require up to 200 MIPS.
Therefore the module is ideally suited for applications requiring high processing power.
The GE863-PRO3 module can be programmed in Python and C/C++ programming language affording flexibility and choice in development of the end user application.
Thanks to the integration of the WiFi technology, the WA100-Dual is especially well suited for fleet management applications.
They need wireless connectivity at the loading dock for their handheld or scanning devices, for inventory management or for messaging to the truck itself.
This short range connectivity will be provided by WiFi technology.
When the vehicle leaves the loading dock it needs wide area networks such as GPRS to ensure a communication between the truck and the logistics centre.
The new module will be available from the end of the second quarter 2008.
It will be the first module in a series of companion products to the GE863-PRO3.
A range of other modules with complementary short range communication technologies such as Bluetooth and ZigBee will follow.
The company is also relasing the GE863-SIM with an integrated SIM chip which replaces the external SIM card as well as the SIM card holder.
Telit's customers will benefit from the SIM's improved reliability, considerable cost savings and efficiency in the development and production of their M2M solutions.
Due to the fact that the integrated SIM chip has to be programmed according to the network operator, Telit will support and consult its customers and their network providers to develop special modules for high volume applications.
The GE863-SIM is individually tailored to the customer's needs and manufactured on request.
Individual conditions are subject of discussion between Telit, the customer and the network operator.
The UC864-E UMTS/HSDPA module, which will be available worldwide from January 2008, was developed for the European market.
It is a single-band UMTS and quad-band EDGE module.
It enables data transfer at speeds of up to 7.2Mbit/s at 2100MHz.
The UC864-G is a tri-band UMTS (850, 1900, 2100MHz) and quad-band Edge product.
The module was developed for global use and works in European as well as in North American systems.
Telit is also releasing the UC864-K, which is tailored to meet the requirements of the South Korean market.
It is a UMTS single-band (2100MHz) module and is approved for sale in the Korean market.
Users can integrate Telit's UC modules into existing GC and CC-based GSM/GPRS and CDMA designs with minimal integration and adaptation requirements.
The auto industry is increasingly demanding rugged devices for integration into the vehicles' electronics.
Telit has developed the GE864-Auto to meet the needs of this harsh environment while maintaining compatibility with its broad range on GSM/GPRS modules.
The GE864-Auto is the perfect module for incorporating the European eCall functionality.
The module features the new Telit Firmware Update Services and is based on the Telit module GE864 which is currently the world's smallest GSM/GPRS quad-band module with BGA.
The module can withstand extreme temperatures ranging from -30 to + 85C.
The use of the GE864 subcompact form factor allows integration into cars and other applications that require an extended operating temperature range and mechanical ruggedness within the ever-shrinking space inside electronics bays in trucks, cars and other mobile platforms.
BGA package provides a very low profile in the integrated solution while at the same time enhancing the mechanical resistance to shock and vibration which are typical for these applications.
The elimination of connectors afforded by the BGA concept also reduces the costs compared to conventional mounting methods.
The GE864-Auto will be available from the end of the second quarter of 2008.
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