Java-enabled cellular/GSM module

9 April 2003 Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

Siemens Components in South Africa has announced the release of a new dual band GSM/GPRS wireless module that it claims offers unparalleled ease of integration and application flexibility. The TC45 is a dual-band cellular module that operates in GSM/GPRS networks and supports the Java 2 Micro Edition (J2ME) virtual machine. The Java support means that the module's tasks are not limited to communication between machines, but can also control the functions of the application independently.

"Java confers a kind of 'integrated intelligence', which enables the module to evaluate data and execute commands internally, not needing to rely on an external controller. The module consequently constitutes the core or control centre of the application," says Conan Jones of Siemens South Africa's Components division. "The TC45 is based on a stable and reliable platform that provides optimum support to customers for the development of their applications in a free and open development environment, with all application development tools and software available or downloadable from the Internet."

Jones says the TC45 can process external data and run customer specific application software. The application can be built directly inside the module thanks to its built-in integrated memory and controller, which significantly reduces development and test expenditure for hardware and software and saves on material costs.

"Employed primarily in the telemetry and telematics sectors, the TC45 has the ability to be used for almost any application from metering, fleet management and tracking systems, and POS terminals or scanners, through to vending machines, security systems, voice applications, and GSM gateways," adds Jones. "We expect this module to have the highest impact on the market so far in terms of cost and development time saving, space saving and unmatched flexibility."

The TC45 was showcased at the Cannes GSM conference earlier this year, and will be in full production from June, with engineering samples immediately available.

"Quicker and more effective development times also allows the systems integrators to bring their product to market much sooner, and at a much lower cost," says Jones.

For more information contact Conan Jones, Siemens Southern Africa, 011 652 2707, [email protected]

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