Sierra Wireless Adds Multimode HSPA+ and EV-DO Module to its
Award-winning AirPrime™ SL Series
Using the AirPrime SL9090 embedded wireless module, customers can
address multiple operator networks with a single product design
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) today introduced the AirPrime™
SL9090, a new, multimode product in its feature-rich AirPrime SL Series
of compact, industrial-grade embedded wireless modules. The multimode
module gives device manufacturers the ability to operate on networks
that use either HSPA+ or EV-DO cellular standards with a single product
design.
“With the AirPrime SL9090, Sierra Wireless is early-to-market with a
multimode, compact module that works on both HSPA+ and EV-DO networks,
providing the flexibility our customers need in building new devices,”
said Didier Dutronc, Senior Vice President, M2M Embedded Solutions.
“Device manufacturers no longer need to commit to a single network
standard at the time of production, and end customers are able to choose
network providers as required to meet their service or budget needs.”
The AirPrime SL Series is highly popular among Sierra Wireless’
customers and this new, versatile product opens up new opportunities for
developers to create innovative M2M applications. The AirPrime SL9090,
slated for commercial release in the fourth quarter of this year, will
serve customers addressing the North American market, where both HSPA+
and EV-DO network technologies are used.
The AirPrime SL9090 is designed for use in fixed or mobile M2M
deployments in the industrial, field service, energy, networking, and
transportation sectors. It has design and operational characteristics
that make it particularly well-suited for use in tough environments,
such as the ability to withstand an extended range of temperatures, and
a dual microphone design that provides high-quality audio and noise
cancellation features often needed in industrial settings.
As a convenience to customers, Sierra Wireless is shipping the AirPrime
SL9090 with embedded software images specific to each mobile operator
that can be selected by the customer. The module uses a compact 25 x 30
mm LGA (Land Grid Array) form factor, which facilitates manufacturing
for high-volume production. Additional key features include GPS and
antenna diversity support.
Enterprises can deploy AirPrime SL9090-based products with confidence
because the technology gives businesses the flexibility to use their
preferred mobile operators when they launch services as well as the
capability to seamlessly change network providers in the future if their
business strategies would benefit from a network provider change.
“The flexibility to change service providers following deployment will
provide a particular benefit to enterprise customers, which need robust
but adaptable hardware solutions that can remain in the field for many
years,” Dutronc said.
The AirPrime SL Series includes modules offering connectivity over EDGE,
HSDPA, HSPA+ and EV-DO networks. The modules, based on standard 25 x 30
mm LGA (Land Grid Array) form factor, are compact and ruggedized to
tolerate use in industrial environments. The connectivity options and
packaging give OEMs an efficient, flexible and scalable solution. In
addition to the new SL9090 module, the SL Series includes the AirPrime
SL6087, which was named the “Best 2G Module” by the GSM Association in
2010, and the AirPrime SL808x, the AirPrime SL809x, and the AirPrime
SL501x modules.
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