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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
Siemens Brings Two New Wireless Modules to Market Radio Modules XT75 and XT65 combine GPS with GSM
In December 2006, the Siemens Communications Group will bring to market two new modules for tracking and navigation applications: the XT75 and the XT65. Both modules contain a GPS receiver that allows global positioning, and EDGE or GPRS technology for transmitting data to a mobile device. The modules are based on JavaT and have quadband capability, which means they can be used in all GSM mobile networks worldwide.
The radio modules XT75 and XT65 are especially suited for fleet management, vehicle positioning, navigation, emergency call or location-based services. The modules allow the user to determine the exact location of persons, vehicles, goods in transit or end devices. Location-related information can also be sent and called up via the mobile network. A car driver, for example, can thus load information on the nearest restaurant in a navigation system or send an emergency SMS with position data.
Fast satellite positioning is carried out via 16 parallel channels, using A-GPS data. The integrated TCP/IP communication protocol ("TCP/IP stack") converts the A-GPS data into data packets and then transmits these via EDGE (XT75) or GPRS (XT75 and XT65) technology to the mobile network. Both modules send and receive on the fre-quencies 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz. The XT75 can send data packets at up to three times the speed of ISDN. The modules are 54 mm x 39 mm x 3.5 mm in size and use various GSM & GPS energy-saving modes to minimize power consumption. The integrated RIL driver ensures simple connection to end devices based on Microsoft® Windows MobileT.
Thanks to JavaT support for the XT75 and XT65, programming all the applications is fast and easy for developers. The integrated processor and memory reduce the total cost of ownership and guarantee a shorter time to market. All standard sensors and actors can be linked via digital and analog interfaces.
All of Siemens Communications' radio modules are manufactured in compliance with the EU directives on restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS).
Siemens Communications
The Siemens Communications Group is one of the largest players in the global telecommunications industry. The company offers a full-line portfolio of innovative solutions for voice and data communication. Its comprehensive offerings range from devices right through to complex network infrastructures and services for wireless, fixed and enterprise networks. It is the largest Group within the Siemens organiza-tion and operates in more than 160 countries around the world. In fiscal 2005 (September 30), its 54,500-strong workforce posted sales of over 13 billion euros.
More about Siemens Communications at http://www.siemens.com/communications
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