Wireless OEM Module provides 900 MHz performance.
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Model 9XCite(TM) FCC-approved, embedded wireless module has power output of 1 mW and -108 dBm receive sensitivity providing extended transmission range. It communicates 300 ft indoors/urban environments and 1,000 ft line-of-sight with dipole antennas. Module accepts 2.85-5.50 Vdc and is optimized for low power applications. Data throughput is user selectable at 9,600 bps or 38,400 bps and provides interface data rates from 1,200-57,600 bps.
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MaxStream Releases Lowest Cost Wireless Module
900 MHz Performance For Less
OREM, UTAH - June 30, 2003 - MaxStream, Inc., the worldwide leader in wireless modem networking for electronic devices, announced today the release of its 9XCite(tm) Low Cost 900 MHz Wireless OEM Module. This module breaks the low-cost pricing barrier while providing long-range wireless to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), with no configuration required. OEM customers benefit from the release of this module by receiving a robust and reliable feature set meeting their low-cost wireless product needs.
"The release of the 9XCite module may be more important than any MaxStream product release of the past," said Brad Walters, President & CEO at MaxStream. "While we have provided the best performance-to-price line of products to date, MaxStream's superior wireless performance can now be realized in OEM product designs regardless of power requirements or price. The advanced feature set and low price of the 9XCite make it appealing for any wireless project."
The 9XCite module has a power output of 1 mW and is pin-for-pin and software compatible with MaxStream's 100 mW 9XStream(tm) 900 MHz transceiver. This compatibility allows OEMs the convenience of designing only one interface for integrating wireless links of various power requirements into their applications.
The 9XCite Low Cost 900 MHz Wireless OEM Module
The 9XCite module is an FCC-approved, embedded wireless module that operates in the 900 MHz radio frequency band. This high-performance transceiver boasts a -108 dBm receive sensitivity providing extended transmission range (compare to the industry average of only -93 dBm). This high receiver sensitivity allows the 9XCite to compete with modules operating at ten times the power output (10 mW). The 9XCite will communicate 300 ft. (90 m) indoors/urban environments and 1000 ft. (300 m) line-of-sight with dipole antennas.
The 9XCite module accepts 2.85 VDC to 5.50 VDC and is optimized for low power applications. Transmit and receive current is <50 mA and power down current can operate as low as 20 µA. Data throughput is user selectable at 9600 bps or 38400 bps and provides interface data rates from 1200 bps to 57600 bps. Frequency hopping or single channel modes are also user selectable. Support for RS-232 is available for peer-to-peer, point-to-point, point-to-multipoint and multi-drop networking topologies.
The 9XCite Low Cost 900 MHz Wireless OEM Module Development Kits are available now for $199 USD. 9XCite modules are available for $37 USD (1k qty.). Higher volume pricing is available. For more information, please contact MaxStream at (801) 765-9885.
About MaxStream, Inc.
MaxStream is the leading worldwide developer of wireless modem networking for electronic devices. MaxStream provides wireless modem modules, stand-alone radio modems, RF design services, and supporting software. Products and services by MaxStream include designing, manufacturing and supporting wireless communications for embedded systems. For more information regarding MaxStream's products and services, contact MaxStream, Inc. at www.maxstream.net, info@maxstream.net or call (801) 765-9885.
MaxStream, 9XCite and 9XStream are trademarks of MaxStream, Incorporated. All other products, services, companies and publications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
