Embedded modems

Where a new product is to be designed or an upgrade made to an existing product, there is the opportunity to use an embedded modem module which will always be a more cost effective option.

Eseye’s engineers have vast experience in implementing products using embedded modems from manufacturers including Enfora, Cinterion, Teltonika, Sagem and Telit. As an independent supplier, we are happy to advise on the benefits that each manufacturer can bring to a project.

In every case there are a number of options to consider.  For lower cost, it may be appropriate to select a dual band modem, as opposed to quad band, based on the target countries. In other applications, where space is at a premium, the budget may be sufficient for a smaller, but more expensive modem. If battery powered, then idle current will need to be minimised. If high peak data throughput is needed, a 3G modem may be required, at lower data rates 2G or EDGE may suffice.  A complex conundrum when faced for the first time perhaps, but very clear to our engineers who have carried out hundreds of implementation.

Correctly designing power management and interfaces is critical for reliable operation; equally important is the software interfacing to the modem. For robust operation, the full range of possible use cases must be catered for, and tested. Eseye’s M2M+ platform includes library functions, and reference source code that have been fully tested in a huge number of cases.  These can be used to accelerate and reduce the cost of embedding cellular connectivity.

Eseye can undertake all or part of the engineering required to get your product and services wirelessly connected, from concept to market. Our specific expertise in M2M, telemetry and low power radio means that we can design and build these products more reliably and less expensively than generic systems integrators.