Modules incorporate wireless connectivity into machines.
Press Release Summary:
Suited for M2M applications, Intelligent Dual Processor 802.11 Modules feature 802.11 device server, UART interface, 12 GPIO lines, and 2 x 10-bit ADCs. One processor runs embedded interpreter with UWScript language, providing wireless connection control and capability to auto-run user scripts. At 25 x 35 mm, it also includes WLAN drivers and TCP/IP stack. Secure WEP and WPA2 implementation as well as Bluetooth co-existence and co-location support is also included.
Original Press Release:
EZURiO, Ltd., a Unit of Laird Technologies, Inc., Introduces New Intelligent Dual Processor 802.11 Modules
New 1-2-3 approach allows M2M designers to bypass steep wireless learning curve and evolve from concept to mass deployment using a new generation of intelligent devices.
St. Louis, Missouri, USA - April 14, 2008 - Laird Technologies, Inc., a global leader in the design and supply of customized, performance-critical products for wireless and other advanced electronics applications, today announced a new generation of intelligent wireless modules from its EZURiO business unit. These new modules allow M2M designers to quickly add 802.11 connectivity to virtually any product at a low cost.
Despite the millions of available Wi-Fi access points, it is incredibly difficult to embed wireless connectivity into machines. Laptops are typically the only devices utilizing wireless capability - until now. EZURiO's intelligent wireless modules allow designers to connect devices not previously connected in three simple and evolutionary steps.
For existing products, EZURiO's cable replacement mode provides an automatic, ad-hoc, configurable link between products with no need for any hardware or firmware changes beyond connection to an RS-232 port.
Products with an on-board processor can be modified to enable wireless connectivity by using the high-level control interface of EZURiO's 802.11 modules. All the designer needs to understand are basic concepts such as SEARCH and ATTACH to design a fully connected product.
For new product designs, the internal processing power of EZURiO's modules can replace the need for any other processor. Coupled with UWScript - a fully featured, wireless-aware scripting language - complete products can be designed around EZURiO's modules.
These new intelligent modules allow designers to bypass the steep wireless learning curve and evolve from concept to production in applications such as remote metering, ePOS, fleet management, energy conservation, and more.
EZURiO's pre-approved, dual processor 802.11 modules bring wireless connectivity into the scope of any product, however meager its processing capabilities. Little bigger than a postage stamp, these modules include a complete 802.11 device server, a UART interface for data and control, 12 GPIO lines, and two 10-bit ADCs. A tightly integrated web server can access these signals for remote display or accept external control commands. One of the processors also runs an embedded interpreter with EZURiO's UWScript language, providing full wireless connection control, as well as the capability to auto-run user application scripts.
These feature-rich wireless LAN modules are only 25 mm x 35 mm in size, include industrial strength WLAN drivers and TCP/IP stack, full UART interface, secure WEP and WPA2 implementation, as well as Bluetooth co-existence and co-location support. Their low-power operation is ideal for battery powered applications and are available with either an integrated or external antenna. A low-cost development kit is available for fast prototyping.
About EZURiO, Ltd., a business unit of Laird Technologies, Inc.
EZURiO is a leading supplier of short range wireless M2M solutions, offering data capture and secure voice, as well as data transmission via Bluetooth and 802.11 Local Area Networks.
EZURiO is capable of delivering a true end-to-end solution, from data capture through secure communication over wireless networks by way of the internet to a middleware platform that is either user-hosted or accessed over secure connections from EZURiO's dedicated web farm.
The company has extensive experience in the integration of end-to-end wireless technology including Bluetooth and 802.11 solutions that provide instant, pre-approved wireless capability to a wide range of OEM customers. EZURiO's long involvement with wireless technology has resulted in a range of solutions that are acknowledged as setting the standard for short range wireless connectivity with extended range, low power, and lowest cost of ownership.
For technical information, visit www.ezurio.com or contact Nick Hunn at +44 (0) 1628 858 940.
About Laird Technologies
Laird Technologies designs and supplies customized, performance-critical products for wireless and other advanced electronics applications.
The company is a global market leader in the design and supply of electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, thermal interface products, signal integrity components, and wireless antennae solutions. Laird Technologies recently established a growing position in the design and supply of complete radio frequency (RF) modules and systems. These performance-critical products, co-designed in conjunction with customers, are essential in enabling and protecting the functionality of electronic devices and wireless applications.
Custom products are supplied to all sectors of the electronics industry including the telecommunications, data transfer and information technology, as well as the automotive, aerospace, defense, consumer, medical, and industrial markets.
Laird Technologies, a unit of The Laird Group PLC, employs over 15,000 employees in 41 facilities located in 13 countries.
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