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News Release from: Telit Wireless Solutions | Subject: GE863-PRO3
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 09 April 2008
Co-operation boosts processing power
The core of the GE863-PRO3 is the AT91SAM9260, an ARM9-based embedded processor from Atmel that delivers processing power above 200 MIPS.
Telit has been harnessing the expertise of Atmel in the development of its new M2M modules The GE863-PRO3 is the first product in Telit's dual-processor range to feature an Atmel AT91SAM9260 ARM9-based processor running the application in tandem with a dedicated processor for GPRS communication
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 25 Jul 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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It provides the extremely high processing power and the flexibility to support today's rapidly changing M2M market that demands more advanced features and more processing power at ever-shorter intervals.
Its standard form factor and easy integration make the Telit module particularly attractive for applications such as POS terminals or fleet management.
The core of the GE863-PRO3 is the AT91SAM9260, an ARM9-based embedded processor from Atmel that delivers processing power above 200 MIPS.
Whereas in the past just one sub-50 MIPS microcontroller took care of alternate communication and application tasks, the additional AT91SAM9260 processor now controls only real-time applications, while the second GPRS processor in the GE863-PRO3 handles time-critical GPRS communications transactions.
The GE863-PRO3 is designed as a small footprint platform that can be easily adapted to rapidly changing demand in the M2M market without the need to re-design the hardware.
This is assured by a standard form factor, tried-and-tested BGA (ball grid array) assembly and sufficient integrated memory for software applications.
It thus facilitates a short time to market with a simultaneous reduction in development costs for applications.
Telit's PRO3 professional dual-processor range can be adapted to the particular needs of specialist areas thanks to a number of expansion options.
The WA100-DUAL WiFi add-on, for example, facilitates the wireless connections over short distances that are needed for fleet management.
Handheld devices and scanners on the loading ramp can thus transfer information on stock management or facilitate data transfer with lorries.
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