Intel has unveiled a 3G modem, not much bigger than a small coin, which is intended for integration into "smart" devices used in the home ("Internet of Things") .
The company claims that the XMM 6255, with a surface area of approximately 300 square millimeters, is the world's smallest standalone 3G modem, which could "see" widespread use in wearable devices, as well as in security devices such as "smart" sensors/smoke alarms and industrial equipment.
"The XMM 6255 is an example of Intel's efforts to provide network connectivity for billions of interconnected devices," the company said in a statement, which emphasizes that it is a wireless solution for the "army" of devices expected in the coming years, in the context of the so-called "Internet of Things".
The XMM 6255 features the SMARTI UE2p transceiver, based on Intel Power Transceiver technology, which the company says is the industry’s first design that “combines transmit and receive functionality with a fully integrated power amplifier and power management, all on a single chip.” This approach, Intel says, results in a small modem that paves the way for manufacturers to reduce cost and size while protecting against overheating, voltage spikes, and wear under “hard” usage conditions. It also features an architecture that allows it to respond well to “difficult” situations that may arise, such as weak network coverage or the need to be used in very small devices.
"The integration of the power amplifier and transceiver you see in this modem also simplifies the design and reduces device development costs, meaning developers can launch more products, faster and in a more cost-effective manner," the company said in a statement.
The XMM 6255 is currently available in the SARA-U2 module and, according to Intel, updates on further collaborations are expected in the coming months.
Source: naftemporiki.gr
