May 2009

The Cinterion Evolution Platform



Cinterion's Evolution Platform is comprised of multiple Cinterion modules offering scalability, compatibility as well as an easy path to future upgrades and added functionality as technology needs expand.

Part of the Evolution Platform, the new solderable products include the EES3, EGS5, EGS3 and BGS3 modules which feature efficient and reliable Land Grid Array (LGA) mounting technology along with optimized size and performance. The modules are based on a new advanced processor design and the field proven and reliable Cinterion M2M software stack.

About Cinterion Wireless Modules

Cinterion Wireless Modules was founded in June 2008 when Siemens spun off its highly successful Wireless Modules business unit. The company specializes in wireless machine-to-machine communication (M2M) based on GSM, GPRS, EDGE, and UMTS/HSPA technology. Cinterion a global leader in wireless module production, offers a broad portfolio of pre-certified products for M2M applications. For more information see page 20.

Contact:

Christian Steyn (011) 589-8000

or christian.steyn@cinterion.com

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Connectivity

M2M and the Supply Chain

Information supplied by Opto Africa

Adam-6000: Ethernet I/O modules with peer-to-peer - unlimited distance

Information supplied by ProMicro

Review

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Editor's Comment

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Embedded Systems

packaging and ""un-packaging"" of power modules for renewable energies & electri vehicles

Thomas Stockmeier, CTO Semikron

Using a network and impedance analyzer to evaluate 13.56 MHz RFID tags and readers/writers

Information supplied by Agilent Technologies

Review

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Product News

In the marketplace

What's happening

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Telecommunications, Manufacturing & Automation

Ultra low power meets energy harvesting: A game-changing combination for design engineers

Murugavel Raju, MCU Strategic Marketing, Texas Instruments

Going grene in telecom shelters

Harshul Gupta and P Meenatchi Sundaram, Altec Corporation

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