New HSPA chip for tablets from Ericsson
Ericsson unveiled its second generation of the F3307 mobile broadband module, specifically designed for tablet computers and other consumer electronic devices, at the Intel Developer Forum (IDF) in San Francisco.
The module is already certified with the world’s largest HSPA networks. It’s designed for minimal power consumption and enables manufacturers to equip tablets and other consumer electronic devices with integrated mobile broadband wireless connectivity.
Mats Norin, Vice President of Ericsson Mobile Broadband Modules, says: “Tablet computers are creating a new portable window to the world by redefining the way we connect to the internet and share and search for information. Combining our cost-effective mobile broadband solution with the innovation of tablets, Ericsson is enabling connectivity anywhere at any time.”
According to Ericsson the F3307 is based on ST-Ericsson’s M34x HSPA 7.2 Mbps thin modem platform, but is set to reduce power consumption by 50%.
The module allows for downloads up to a speed of 7.2Mbps and has an upload speed of up to 5.76Mbps.
Ericsson says that the module also enables an embedded device to connect to the internet just seconds after resuming from sleep mode. They call this feature “Quick Connect.”
According to Ericsson they are working closely with Intel to optimize the F3307 mobile broadband module with their upcoming line of processors for tablets codenamed “Oak Trail.”
Erik Reid, Director of Marketing, Mobile Platforms Group, Intel Corp., says: “Built-in mobile broadband provides the instant connectivity that tablet computers require to be truly portable. By working closely with Ericsson, we are helping manufacturers get their new products to market faster with the most capabilities with the optimization for our upcoming tablet platform, ‘Oak Trail.'”
“Ericsson’s F3307 mobile broadband module supports major and open source operating systems,” Ericsson said and added that it’s commercially available on the global market immediately.
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