H Intel unveiled a 3G modem, not much larger than a small coin, intended to be incorporated into "Internet of Things".
The company claims that the XMM 6255, with an area of about 300 square millimeters, is the smallest standalone 3G modem in the world, which could "see" widespread use in w devices, as well as in security devices such as "smart" sensors/smoke alarms and industrial equipment.
"XMN 6255 is an example of Intel's efforts to provide network connectivity for the billions of interconnected devices," said the company's announcement that it is a wireless solution for the army of devices expected in the coming years, within the so-called "Internet of Things".
The XMM 6255 features the SMARTI UE2p transceiver, based on the technology Intel Power Transceiver, which the company says is the first design in the industry to "combine transmit and receive functionality with a fully integrated power amplifier and power management, all on one chip." This approach, according to Intel, results in a small modem that paves the way for cost and size reduction for manufacturers, while protecting against overheating, voltage spikes and wear and tear under "hard" use conditions. At the same time, it has an architecture that allows it to respond well to "difficult" situations that may arise, such as weak network coverage or the need to use on very small devices.
"The integration of the power amplifier and transponder you see in this modem also simplifies the design and reduces the cost of device deployment, meaning developers can launch more products faster and more economically efficient" relevant announcement of the company.
XMM 6255 is on the present is available on the SARA-U2 module and, according to Intel, updates on further collaborations are expected in the coming months.
Source: naftemporiki.gr
