Alpha Micro Components, a leading international distributor of electronic components, has added the SAGEM HiLo module to its portfolio of networking products. The new module is as small as a postage stamp and addresses the demand for the latest GPRS technology for embedded M2M communication.

 

Featuring GPRS quad-band with embedded TCP/IP stacks, SAGEM HiLo is perfectly suited to applications that have space limitations such as point of sale terminals, trackers and security.  With its extremely small size - 27x27 mm - and weight - 4 grams - the SAGEM HiLo is the smallest wireless M2M module available on the market. 

 

The SAGEM HiLo’s very low power consumption (<1,5mA in idle mode) and guaranteed 3,2 V minimum power supply make it the best solution for battery-powered devices. In addition, its extended operational temperature range – from -40°C to 85°C - is ideal for the automotive sector.

 

“This growing area of business is based on Sagem Communications’ strong experience in the telecommunications industry” comments Patrick Sevian, Chief Executive Officer of Sagem Communications. “The SAGEM HiLo is a miniaturised module that will considerably increase the number of applications that can utilise this technology, and will allow even small machines to facilitate embedded communications”.

 

Christos Papakyriacou, Managing Director, Alpha Micro Components comments; “The introduction of the SAGEM HiLo to our portfolio of embedded M2M solutions will help meet the demand for smaller GPRS technology. We work closely with end-users to understand their requirements and, having received a high number of requests for this technology from this audience, we believe SAGEM HiLo is certain to be a huge success.”