Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERICY) today introduced two new wireless communication modules, the CDMA module CM42 for CDMA2000 1X networks and the MM-15 for Aeris.net Microburst(R) data networks.
Ericsson M2M modules now cover all major standards worldwide including GSM, TDMA and CDMA.
Ericsson's M2M modules enable machine-to-machine (M2M) communication for a variety of applications, including telephony, telemetry, intelligent transport, automotive systems and other business and entertainment services.
The New CM42 CDMA module is ready for CDMA2000 1X, enabling "always on, always connected" packet data connections at speeds up to 10 times faster than existing connections and is ready for interconnectivity with Global Positioning Service (GPS) functionality, thus reducing integration efforts for M2M applications. The CM42 also includes 3 watt AMPS out-put power which ensures coverage in remote areas and is often demanded for in-vehicle and fleet/asset tracking applications.
The MM-15 is a sophisticated module designed for integration into original equipment manufacturer (OEM) wireless M2M applications used with Aeris.net's Microburst(R) data network.
"Ericsson is determined to be the driving force in the growing M2M market," said Gunilla Nordstrom, VP and General Manager for M2M Communication at Ericsson Mobile Communications. "Wireless M2M is a key driver in the move toward an all-interconnected world and is creating new business opportunities in many sectors of the industry. The introduction of two new sophisticated modules represents another step forward in this market, enabling Ericsson to be the manufacturer of choice for wireless communication equipment."
Service providers and applications developers of vertical applications can integrate Ericsson's modules into products to enable rapid market introduction and seamless interoperability with existing networks.
Prototypes of the CDMA module will be available for testing this fall, with commercial volumes available in 1Q 2001. The MM-15 module is currently in beta trials and will also be commercially available 1Q 2001.
The introduction of the CDMA module to Ericsson's product portfolio means that Ericsson covers all major standards worldwide including GSM, TDMA and CDMA.
The wireless M2M communications marketplace continues to grow at a rapid pace, and includes such segments as security and alarm, automated meter reading, fleet and asset management, and the exploding consumer telematics market. Applications in these segments can alert police to residential and commercial theft intrusion, remotely record meter usage, track the location and condition of any mobile asset (such as delivery vehicles, shipping containers, and rail cars), and offer real-time safety and value added services to millions of vehicles currently on the road.
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