Direct Insight develops Swiftmodule add-on
Direct Insight
SwiftGSM
Direct Insight has created a GSM/GPRS add-on for its low-power Windows CE-based Swiftmodule embedded system-on-module.
SwiftGSM adds fully integrated hardware and software support for a quad-band GSM/GPRS modem, in the form of a reference design, drivers and an extension board for use with the Swiftmodule system's Swiftkit development kit.
Customers creating a Swiftmodule-based design with GSM connectivity would typically use the Swiftkit development system with a SwiftGSM installed, enabling them to begin application development immediately.
Meanwhile, using the supplied schematics, a custom baseboard is created to implement the required connectors, power supply, and SwiftGSM circuit, and the ready-made Swiftmodule plugs in to this.
Alternatively, Direct Insight is able to turn around baseboards to customer specifications in four to five weeks.
SwiftGSM is based on a Telit GE864 quad-band modem with full dial-up network (DUN) integration, and a Windows CE 6.0 R2 Cellcore RIL (radio interface layers).
Typical applications include remote monitoring, traffic management, remote surveillance, shelf-edge displays, webservers, asset tracking, and any hand-held solution requiring communications beyond the reliable reach of a wireless network.
The Swiftmodule system already supports 802.11b/g WiFi.
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