Ericsson has launched its latest GSM dual band 900/1800 and 850/1900 modules based on GPRS, the GM47 and GM48 respectively.
The benefit of implementing GPRS in machine-to-machine communications is the possibility of transferring large amounts of data and being always connected. Demand for GPRS modules has increased as GPRS networks are rolled out. This offers new business opportunities within machine- to-machine communication (M2M) for business, convenience and leisure applications.
Modules are used to enable M2M communicating via wireless networks. The wireless M2M marketplace is currently undergoing rapid development and until now most applications have been based on SMS and voice. Now that general packet radio services (GPRS) is being rolled out, innovative business opportunities arise within M2M. The always on, pay for volume of data and possibility of transferring large amounts of data in a short time (up to 115kbps) offers notable business opportunities for operators and service providers M2M communications solutions with GPRS are well suited for navigation, mobile payment, alarm, traffic information, monitoring and control, mobile office, etc. It is also suitable for business applications, eg e-mail, remote LAN access, as well a for leisure applications such as download of games, video or music.
M2M applications requiring Bluetooth and/or GPS interoperability, digital audio capability or Internet connectivity, will immediately benefit from faster integration processes and time-to-business advantages that the GM47 will provide. Limited pre series of the new GM47 will be available during the fall, with volume deliveries this year. Volume deliveries of the GM48 are planned for beginning of next year.
Facts at a glance: u Matchbox size 33 x 50 x 6,7mm. u GSM 900/1800 or GMS 850/1900. u Data capability GPRS (4+1), HSCSD, CSD. u Voice (HR, FR, EFR). u SMS (MO/MT). u External SIM interface. u Bluetooth and GPS interoperability (with dedicated AT commands for ease of integration). u Digital audio (enabling BT module for voice transmission and provide analogue to digital conversion without A/D converter). u Internet ready: easy access to internet servers by means of AT commands. u
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