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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
TTPCom Launches EDGE Wireless Module
Cambridge, UK, 15 July 2004. TTPCom Ltd, the world's leading independent
supplier of digital wireless technology, today launches the ITM420
quad-band EDGE module. The 47mm x 35mm x 3.3mm module is based on
TTPCom's world leading EDGE technology and is suitable for embedding
into a range of products, including Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs),
laptops, wireless desk phones and various machine to machine (M2M)
applications. The module is easily configurable using the developer kit
available from TTPCom, enabling manufacturers or resellers of electronic
equipment to rapidly prototype and develop innovative services and
applications.
Initially a phenomenon in North America, interest in EDGE has grown
globally with operators in Europe beginning to role out EDGE networks
and services*. To support this growing market trend the ITM420 module
meets all regulatory approval requirements throughout North America and
Europe including GCF, PTCRB, FCC and R&TTE. The ITM420 module provides
all of the functionality required by network operators including
quad-band operation (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), EDGE class 10 and
support for HR, FR, EFR and AMR speech codecs. The module also includes
hardware support for USB 2.0 full speed, Bluetooth(TM) and GPS.
The global market for wireless modules is set to grow rapidly over the
next three years with between 100 million and 160 million M2M
connections expected (Gartner, 2003). Many sectors and vertical markets
can benefit from the global coverage and data rates provided by EDGE and
GPRS, including retail, security and logistics. The ability to send and
receive data from remote assets opens up new business opportunities,
increases efficiency and enables companies to react quickly to changes
in their market.
Stephen Larder, General Manager for Modules at TTPCom commented, "The
ITM420 inherits over 4 years of EDGE development and testing. TTPCom are
considered by many to be the world's leading authority on this new
technology and the ITM420 enables manufacturers to develop unique, high
value and leading products." He added, "The same technology has been
licensed by leading manufacturers including LG Electronics, Siemens and
Sierra Wireless, so whether you are adding EDGE functionality to a PDA
or a vending machine, you are using the same high value technology that
other leading manufacturers are relying on."
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