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WAVECOM: new developments in the wireless market
The company WAVECOM SA - the world leader in the design and manufacture of wireless GSM / GPRS / CDMA-modules in early 2004 announced a new cutting-edge design, unparalleled in the wireless market.
WAVECOM SA - dynamically developing company. Its core business - industrial wireless data devices in a standard GSM / GPRS / CDMA. The activities of WAVECOM - focused primarily on scientific and technological research and development of new models. The main research centers are located in France, China and the U.S., production is concentrated in Europe and Asia. The company's shares are traded on the NASDAQ and the Nouveau Marche. Revenues of the market sales of industrial GSM / GPRS / CDMA-modem in 2003 totaled 130 million euro with an increase of 33% compared to 98 million euros in 2002 In 2004, the company has substantially expanded the range of WAVECOM proposed solutions, enabling it to more strengthen its leading position in the market.
Today, GSM / GPRS / CDMA-ins WAVECOM successfully used in ATMs and POS-terminals, systems, remote control vehicles, vending machines, gas stations, in the manufacture of mobile phones and handheld computers, measurement, security and navigation systems for telemedicine , automotive electronics and other applications.
This year, the company WAVECOM developed and started production of new innovative wireless devices. One such device is a combined GSM / GPRS / GPS-module WISMO Quik Q2501, focused on applications in the automotive industry. WISMO Quik Q2501 - a unique device that combines the possibility of voice and data in GSM / GPRS and GPS functionality in a single tiny unit. Model WISMO Quik Q2501 with dimensions of 58 x 32 x 6 mm and a weight of less than 15 g does not have analogues in the world currently. Extended operating temperature range of -35 ... + 85 ° C allows the use of modems in the series Q2501 harsh industrial environments.
WISMO Quik Q2501 - Dual GSM / GPRS-module (E-GSM/GPRS-900/1800 MHz) compliant with the ETSI GSM Phase 2 + (GSM / GPRS, class 10) Memory 32 Mbit Flash and 4Mbit SRAM. Integrated 16-channel NMEA-0183 GPS-receiver provides highly accurate positioning. Flexible operating modes allow you to use GSM/GPRS- and GPS-like function independently or together. Stand-alone mode provides direct access to GPS data, regardless of connectivity with the network GSM; mode GSM Master connects the GPS data with GSM. Management module is carried out using a set of 550 AT-commands to control the GPS-receiver, the company has developed a special set of WAVECOM AT-commands.
The new design includes a built TCP / IP-stack, which allows you to set the connection type of TCP / IP, POP3 and SMTP without the use of additional hardware and software. The module has realized the possibility of incorporation of additional user applications in the flash-memory module.
For 80-pin modules Q2501 series contains the following conclusions: power supply, SIM-card, a parallel (8-bit) audio, keyboard (5 rows / 5 columns), 2 SPI-bus, GPIO-Interface (6 GPIO / 4 GPO / a GPI), ADC / DAC, an LED, two RS-232 (GSM / GPRS), two RS-232 (GPS), dead reckoning way sync. Skin WISMO Quik 2501 is shown in Fig. A.
In Fig. A. The appearance of the module WISMO Quik 2501
The main technical characteristics of the module WISMO Quik Q2501
GSM-features:
- Dual-band embedded GSM-modem (E-GSM-900/1800 MHz or E-GSM-900/1900 MHz);
- full compatibility with standard ETSI GSM 2 +;
- Class 4 (2W @ 900 MHz);
- Class 1 (1W @ 1800/1900 MHz);
- power settings:
- - Current consumption in the mode of communication - 260 mA (GSM-900);
- - Current consumption mode of communication - 100 mA (GSM-1800/1900);
- - Current consumption in standby mode - 3.5 mA;
- - Current consumption mode of communication - 100 mA (GSM-1800/1900);
- - Current consumption in the mode of communication - 260 mA (GSM-900);
- built-in temperature sensor (controlled by AT commands);
- voice communication mode (GSM), GSM-data transmission / fax, SMS, EMS;
- telephony, emergency calls;
- modes of the FR, EFR, HR;
- Echo cancellation and noise reduction;
- Full duplex Hands Free;
- GPRS-data transfer (Class 10);
- Support PBCCH;
- coding schemes: CS1-CS4;
- additional features GSM:
- - Call Forwarding;
- - Blocking calls;
- - Intercommunication;
- - Waiting and call hold;
- - Identification of the call;
- - USSD.
- - Blocking calls;
- - Call Forwarding;
GPS-data:
- Receiver: 16 channel, L1 frequency, C / A-code;
- positioning accuracy - 3 m;
- start time:
- - Hot start - 3.5 sec;
- - Warm start - 33 seconds;
- - Cold start - 41.5 s;
- - Warm start - 33 seconds;
- - Hot start - 3.5 sec;
- synchronization period <1 s;
- protocols:
- - NMEA-0183 Input / Output;
- - UBX;
- - RTCM;
- - Built-in active GPS-antenna (3 or 5).
- - UBX;
- - NMEA-0183 Input / Output;
Module connectors WISMO Quik Q2501:
- 2 separate antenna coaxial connectors for GSM / GPRS and GPS, or a generic;
- connector for power supply voltage 3.6 V;
- 80-pin connector, which are derived and GPS-GSM interfaces.
GSM-interface:
- - Interface for SIM-cards;
- - Connectors for microphones 2/2 speakers;
- - 2 SPI-bus;
- - 10 inputs for connecting a keyboard 5 rows x 5 columns;
- - An output for a buzzer;
- - 1 LED;
- - ADC / DAC;
- - I / O General Purpose (6 - I / O, 4 - I, 1 - O);
- - 2 RS-232 interface (transfer rate up to 115 kbit / s).
- - Connectors for microphones 2/2 speakers;
GPS-interface:
- - 2 RS-232 interface (transfer rate up to 115 kbit / s);
- - Navigational dead reckoning;
- - Sync.
- - Navigational dead reckoning;
Module WISMO Quik Q2501 - fully optimized platform, suitable for use in telemetry systems, tracking systems, vehicle monitoring, security systems, security systems and many others.
New development, announced WAVECOM in 2004, began as a module Q2400, supplementing the family WISMO Quik (Fig. 2). WISMO Quik Q2400 module is designed for use in simple applications that do not require transmission of large amounts of data, as well as for use in wireless subscriber access Wireless Local Loop (WLL). System is Wireless Local Loop - a system for terrestrial radio, which implements a fixed or limited-Mobile wireless subscribers to switch telephone network.
In Fig. Two. Skin WISMO Quik Q2400 module
Many countries are unsatisfied demand for telephone services. Russia as a whole has not developed a telecommunications structure: the 100 inhabitants of 19 subscriber lines. For comparison, in America, this number is several times larger. Therefore, more and more wireless technology is used to provide new customers with high-quality telephone services at reasonable prices, especially in areas where wired telephone infrastructure is overloaded, outdated or does not exist. Wireless Local Loop phones allow landline operators expand their networks, and mobile operators to deliver services that meet the needs of customers.
WISMO Quik Q2400 - Dual GSM-module (E-GSM-900/1800 MHz), which is ideal for use in WLL, as well as for simple applications such as "point to point." Designed by WAVECOM is based on reliable protocol stack GSM, Q2400 module ensures trouble-free operation in GSM-networks.
Module dimensions 58,4 x 32,2 mm can build it into a small device. The module supports features such as battery life, calendar and real-time clock, echo cancellation and noise reduction, color display, a full protocol stack GSM. 60-pin Q2400 series modules consists of the following conclusions: power supply, SIM-card, serial, audio, keyboard, LCD.
To simplify the design process offers a unique set of WAVECOM Developer Reference Design Package, which includes a module Q2400, a full set of recommendations for the development of hardware and describes the features of the software. With an open platform reprogrammable OpenAT users have the ability to create flexible, cost-effective solutions for specific tasks, and build them into Flash-memory module. Module WISMO Quik Q2400 - cost-effective and reliable solution for Russian consumers.
WAVECOM modems are available not only in the form of modules, but also as a complete ready-to-work product in the case. It is already well-known Russian designers model series Integra, Fastrack. Models range Fastrack - the device is Plug & Play. Designed on the basis of the module WISMO Quick Fastrack modems are equipped with LED display, antenna switch, driver, RS-232 power supply unit with advanced features that allows you to connect your modem directly to the COM-port of a PC. Fastrack Modem Series for the past 5 years show a steady and reliable operation of wireless networks around the world.
In place of popular models Fastrack M12XX WAVECOM has introduced a new miniature model of the Fastrack M1306B. (Fig. 3) The amount of the terminal are only 73 x 54 x 25 mm, 25 mm less than the previous generation. The device weighs '82 modem is placed in a sealed, shock-resistant metal housing that can be used in harsh industrial environments. The device, along with a new form and new features are added. Fastrack M1306V has two I / O General-purpose, which can be multiplexed with the I2C-bus for connecting external devices. Also implemented in the modem feature automatically shuts off the signal fed to the serial port. This feature allows the programming of conservation of energy, which is especially important for solutions that use an external battery supply.
In Fig. Three. The appearance of the module Fastrack M1306B
Fastrack M1306V - dual-band device (E-GSM 900/1800 MHz), supporting GPRS-Class 10. The modem has a built-stack TCP / IP-protocol. It also has a function in a model of support OpenAT, c through which the user has the ability to integrate additional applications into flash-memory module.
Fastrack M1306B model was successfully tested under the standards of organizations such as: Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment (R & TTE), Global Certification Forum-Certification Criteria (GCF-CC), EMC.
Main technical characteristics of Fastrack M1306B:
- dual-band GSM-modem (E-GSM-900/1800 MHz or E-GSM-900/1900 MHz);
- full compatibility with standard ETSI GSM 2 + (Normal MS);
- Class 4 (2W @ 900 MHz);
- Class 1 (1W @ 1800/1900 MHz);
- power settings:
- - Current consumption mode of communication - 140 mA (GSM-900);
- - Current consumption mode of communication - 100 mA (GSM-1800/1900);
- - Current consumption in standby mode - 5 mA;
- - Current consumption mode of communication - 100 mA (GSM-1800/1900);
- - Current consumption mode of communication - 140 mA (GSM-900);
- voice communication mode (GSM):
- - Telephone;
- - Emergency calls;
- - Modes of data compression FR, EFR, HR;
- - Code set DTMF;
- - Emergency calls;
- - Telephone;
- GSM-transmission of data / fax
- - Speed up to 14 400 bit / s;
- - Support for standard MNP2, V42.bis;
- - Fax (Class 1, Class 2);
- - The text of the protocol and PDU;
- - Contact MT / MO;
- - Support for standard MNP2, V42.bis;
- - Speed up to 14 400 bit / s;
- additional features GSM:
- - Call Forwarding;
- - Blocking calls;
- - Intercommunication;
- - Waiting and call hold;
- - Identification of the call;
- - USSD;
- - Closed list of users;
- - Direct call forwarding;
- - Blocking calls;
- - Call Forwarding;
- other features:
- - An open platform reprogrammed OpenAT;
- - Maintenance of the phone book ME + SIM;
- - Fixed number;
- - SIM-card can be locked to one provider of communications services;
- - Real-time clock (RTC);
- - Alarm clock;
- - The ability to update the program via the protocol Xmodem;
- - A set of characters UC32;
- - Maintenance of the phone book ME + SIM;
- - An open platform reprogrammed OpenAT;
- Interfaces:
- - Interface SIM (3V or 5V SIM)
- - RS-232 and audio through a 15-pin mini sub-D, which supports: auto shut-off signal fed to the serial port, speed from 300 to 115200; speed automatic;
- - 2 GPIO/I2C plus power supply, plug connector with micro-FIT (4 pins);
- - Antenna connector SMA.
- - RS-232 and audio through a 15-pin mini sub-D, which supports: auto shut-off signal fed to the serial port, speed from 300 to 115200; speed automatic;
- - Interface SIM (3V or 5V SIM)
Fastrack modems have a wide range of applications, from security systems and telemetry systems to telemedicine. The new compact Fastrack M1306B modem is ideal for rapid integration into the application of this kind.
Conclusion
WAVECOM modems have proven to be reliable, trouble-free wireless data transfer device in the GSM / GPRS / CDMA-modes. Such success, of course, provided the advanced pace of scientific and technical developments of WAVECOM. For more information about WAVECOM products can be found at http://www.wavecom.com.
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