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    WWAN - M2M Cellular Mobile (GSM / CDMA / 2G, 3G, 4G) Solutions

    The popularity of cellular technologies reaches far beyond the use of mobile phones and smartphones. Since celluar coverage provides anywhere / anytime connectivity, today's intelligent devices are used in both the consumer and industrial space. Popular uses include vehicle tracking, remote meter-reading, and vending machines are but a few applications commonly referred to as the M2M (Machine-to-Machine) sector.


    Which cellular design approach is best for me?
    The answer is, it depends. Since each wireless application is unique - especially in the embedded environment, there are many factors to consider when choosing the proper cellular radio device. Other factors may be dictated by interface options, data speed (2G vs 3G), service coverage, and ease of integration. Below is a brief description of each cellular form factor. Do contact our qualified sales engineers to assist with your next cellular deployment!
    OEM Embedded
    Modules
    PCI Express
    Mini Cards
    Embedded
    Modem    s
    Industrial
    Router    s
    Consumer
    Adaptors

    Embedded modules are best suited for devices which require on-board design integration, small footprint, and lower radio BOM costs. Modular form factors include connectorized, LGA, BGA packages. This design approach is recommended for mid to high volume projects given there are higher integration and certification costs.
    PCI Express Mini Cards have become the preferred bus interface for both consumer and OEM designs. It is popular in today's laptops and (SBC) Single Board Computers. This form factor comes in both half and full sized minicards, and requires the host system to support PCI-e bus signals.
    Embedded Modems provide a design-free approach to adding cellular connectivity. Modems typically offer external serial, ethernet, and/or USB connectors as well as a detachable antenna. Since the RF and regulatory certifications have been completed, all that is left for the developer is to focus on the device control and programming.
    Industrial Routers offer the same advantages as a modem but with enterprise features! Most routers provide advanced control such as embedded Linux and browser-based configuration. Advanced networking found in enterprise solutions include: integrated DHCP server, firewall, VPN, port forwarding and port mapping capabilities.
    Consumer cellular solutions are meant to be truly 'plug-n-play' devices such as USB Dongles and Data Cards. They are ideal for adding cellular connectivity to any computer system such as laptops and netbooks. Software is generally available for popular O/S such as Microsoft Windows, Apple MAC, or Linux.

    Cellular Data Plans - Looking for a data plan to fit your embedded M2M application?

    Not all mobile carriers are equal and the carrier network you deploy on is as important as the hardware you design with, so why purchase a phone plan for your machine? Our machine friendly data plans offers features that give our customers "Carrier Level" visibility and control such as:

    ~ Real-time usage data ~ Data plan pooling ~ API capabilities
    ~ Multi-country roaming ~ Multi-carrier roaming, etc.

    Whether you are looking for 100kB / 500kB / 1MB per month plan, or a pre-paid unlimited plan, check out our M2M dataplans and see why your application deserves an M2M service provider!

    Cellular Reference Table

    Cellular
    Generation    		 Cellular
    Standard

    Average
    Downlink

    		 Average
    Uplink    		 Frequency
    Bands
    2.5G GSM GPRS 171 kbit/s   900/1800/850/1900 MHz
    900/1800 MHz (US / Canada)
    2.5G CDMA2000® 1xRTT ~ 144 kbit/s   800/1900 MHz
    2.75G GSM EDGE 384 kbit/s   900/1800/850/1900 MHz
    900/1800 MHz (US / Canada)
    3G UMTS W-CDMA 2 Mbit/s   850/1900/2100 MHz
    3G CDMA2000® EV-DO ~ 2.4 Mbit/s

    ~153 kbit/s to ~1.8 Mbit/s
    (Rev. A)

    		 
    3.5G UMTS HSxPA
    		7.2 Mbit/s   850/1900/2100 MHz

    Brand

    Technology

    Type

    Features

    Mobile Carrier