Besides XMM7160, Intel announced a few more modules PCIe M.2 LTE Modules and Intel SMARTi m4G Solution. some of these solutions are extremely small relative to others, if others do offer.
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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
* Intel XMM 7160 LTE modem is now shipping in the 4G version of the Samsung
GALAXY Tab 3 (10.1) - available in Asia and Europe.
* Intel XMM 7160 provides multimode (2G/3G/4G LTE) voice and data with
simultaneous support for 15 LTE bands for global LTE roaming.
* Intel announces PCIe M.2 LTE wireless data modules expected to ship in 2014
tablet and Ultrabook designs from leading manufacturers.
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Intel Corporation today announced the commercial availability of its multimode,
multiband 4G LTE solution. The Intel XMM 7160 platform is featured in the LTE
version of the Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 (10.1)*, now available in Asia and Europe.
Intel has also expanded its portfolio of 4G LTE connectivity solutions,
introducing PCIe (PCI Express) M.2 modules for 4G connected tablets, Ultrabooks
and 2 in 1 devices as well as an integrated radio frequency (RF) transceiver
module, the Intel SMARTi m4G. These new products make it simple, efficient and
cost effective for device manufacturers to add high performance wireless
connectivity to their product designs.
"As LTE networks expand at a rapid pace, 4G connectivity will be an expected
ingredient in devices from phones to tablets as well as laptops," said Hermann
Eul, vice president and general manager of Intel`s Mobile and Communications
Group. "Intel is providing customers an array of options for fast, reliable LTE
connectivity while delivering a competitive choice and design flexibility for
the mobile ecosystem."
The commercial availability of the Intel XMM 7160 solution follows successful
interoperability testing with major infrastructure vendors and tier-one
operators across Asia, Europe and North America. The Intel XMM 7160 is one of
the world`s smallest and lowest-power multimode, multiband LTE solutions for
phones and tablets. The solution provides seamless connectivity across 2G, 3G
and 4G LTE networks, supports 15 LTE bands simultaneously and is voice-over LTE
(VoLTE) capable. It features a highly configurable RF architecture, running
real-time algorithms for envelope tracking and antenna tuning that enables
cost-efficient multiband configurations, extended battery life and global LTE
roaming in a single SKU.
Intel offers a broad portfolio of mobile platform solutions including SoCs,
cost-optimized integrated circuits, reference designs and feature-rich software
stacks supporting 2G, 3G and 4G LTE. Building on the Intel XMM 7160 platform,
Intel today announced two multimode LTE solutions that pave the way for 4G
connected devices in a variety of form factors.
New Intel PCIe M.2 LTE Modules and Intel SMARTi m4G Solution
Intel introduced Intel PCIe M.2 LTE modules, which are small, cost-effective,
embedded modules in a standardized form factor for adding multimode (2G/3G/4G
LTE) data connectivity across a variety of device types. The Intel M.2 module
supports peak downlink speeds of 100Mbps over LTE. The modules support up to 15
LTE frequency bands for global roaming. In addition, those modules also feature
support for Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) based on the Intel CG1960
GNSS solution.
For manufacturers, the M.2 module makes it simple to add 4G connectivity to
their designs while reducing integration and certification expenses, and
improving time-to-market. The M.2 module is currently undergoing
interoperability testing with tier-one global service providers. Intel M.2-based
modules will soon be available from Huawei*, Sierra Wireless* and Telit*. These
modules are expected to ship globally in 2014 tablet and Ultrabook designs from
leading manufacturers.
In addition to the new Intel PCIe M.2 LTE module, Intel also offers the new
Intel SMARTi m4G - a highly integrated radio transceiver module. The Intel
SMARTi m4G was developed in cooperation with Murata* and integrates the Intel
SMARTi 4G transceiver with most front-end components in one LTCC (low
temperature co-fired ceramic) package. When paired with the Intel X-GOLD 716
baseband, manufacturers can meet the certification requirements of service
providers with minimal design cycles in an easy-to-place, low-profile solution.
With the Intel SMARTi m4G, the overall component count can be reduced by more
than 40 components and the required PCB area is reduced up to 20 percent .
Intel plans to deliver next-generation LTE solutions, including the Intel XMM
7260 in 2014. The Intel XMM 7260 adds LTE Advanced features, such as carrier
aggregation, faster speeds and support for both TD-LTE and TD-SCDMA. More
information about Intel`s mobile communications solutions is available here.
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designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for
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