Novatel Wireless has introduced the Expedite E351, Expedite E362 and Expedite E371 embedded modules, which extends its embedded mobile broadband portfolio to next-generation connectivity.
According to Novatel, LTE embedded modules integrate high-speed data connectivity into notebooks, netbooks, tablets and other portable entertainment devices; and are optimised for power efficiency, thermal performance and weight.
The company claims that Expedite modules further expand service possibilities for target devices by providing enhanced GPS/GNAA capabilities and allows users to retrieve position data for navigation and location-based applications.
In addition, Expedite modules features Novaspeed, which provides throughput via proprietary network traffic prioritisation, and Novatel Wireless’ superior Connection Manager Mobilink 3 supporting Windows 7, Vista, XP and Mac; offerings are powered by Qualcomm’s MDM9200 and MDM9600 multi-mode 3G/LTE chipsets; and a set of APIs are available for developers.
According to Novatel, Expedite E351 provides multimode support for LTE and EV-DO Rev. A and backward compatibility for all CDMA networks; Expedite E362 adds global roaming capabilities with support of LTE, EV-DO Rev. A, HSPA+, UMTS and backward compatibility to existing 2G and 3G GSM and CDMA networks.
In addition, Expedite E371 provides support for LTE with backward compatibility to dual carrier HSPA+, UMTS, EDGE and GPRS.
Rob Hadley, CMO of Novatel Wireless, said: "We are seeing great market momentum from both tier-one OEMs and wireless carriers to get next-generation modules embedded in portable devices.
"Building on our longstanding tier-one carrier and OEM relationships and adding our leading design, integration and certification expertise, we are primed to serve the market need for next-generation mobile broadband."
The company said that LTE embedded modules are expected to launch commercially aligned with carriers’ LTE roll-out and commercial chipset availability starting in the 2nd half of 2010.
