14/5/2008

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Alpha Micro Components, a leading international distributor of electronic components, has added the SAGEM HiLo module to its portfolio of networking products. The new module is as small as a postage stamp and addresses the demand for the latest GPRS technology for embedded M2M communication.

Featuring GPRS quad-band with embedded TCP/IP stacks, SAGEM HiLo is perfectly suited to applications that have space limitations such as point of sale terminals, trackers and security. With its extremely small size - 27x27 mm - and weight - 4 grams - the SAGEM HiLo is the smallest wireless M2M module available on the market.

The SAGEM HiLo’s very low power consumption (<1,5mA in idle mode) and guaranteed 3,2 V minimum power supply make it the best solution for battery-powered devices. In addition, its extended operational temperature range – from -40°C to 85°C - is ideal for the automotive sector.

“This growing area of business is based on Sagem Communications’ strong experience in the telecommunications industry” comments Patrick Sevian, Chief Executive Officer of Sagem Communications. “The SAGEM HiLo is a miniaturised module that will considerably increase the number of applications that can utilise this technology, and will allow even small machines to facilitate embedded communications”.

Christos Papakyriacou, Managing Director, Alpha Micro Components comments; “The introduction of the SAGEM HiLo to our portfolio of embedded M2M solutions will help meet the demand for smaller GPRS technology. We work closely with end-users to understand their requirements and, having received a high number of requests for this technology from this audience, we believe SAGEM HiLo is certain to be a huge success.”


For more information please visit: http://www.alphamicro.net/

About Alpha Micro Components www.alphamicro.net
Founded in 1995, Alpha Micro is a successful independent specialist franchised distributor focusing on the M2M market servicing the Telecoms, Datacoms, Security, Electronic Point of Sale (EPoS) and Machine to Machine (M2M) sectors with components from world leading manufacturers, our franchised product lines include Lantronix, u-blox, Sagem, Meshnetics, Teridian Semiconductor and the company's own 'AMC' range - Alpha Micro has built an enviable reputation for product knowledge, customer service and innovation.
What really sets Alpha Micro apart from the competition is its design-based approach to distribution and it’s in depth knowledge of the products and the markets we serve. Our current line card brings you the finest wireless and communications products and to get you started our engineering team offers the best available technical support.

About the M2M modules
M2M (machine to machine) modules allow machines to communicate with each other through wireless networks and without any human input, thus becoming intelligent.
M2M modules can now be found in devices such as sales terminals and alarm systems.
The technology also facilitates remote management and data collection of machines and equipment in areas as varied as hire car fleets, security, health, the environment, office equipment…

About Sagem Communications
A French, multinational, high technology company, Sagem Communications specialises in broadband communications and convergence in particular in the following areas: printing terminals, digital TV set-top boxes, broadband and residential terminals, communicating energy management solutions and telecom systems and partnerships.
The company is in a leadership position in these sectors thanks to its proven capacity for innovation. Sagem Communications aims to become a world leader in convergence and broadband terminals.
With a turnover of almost 1.3 billion euros, Sagem Communications employs 6,500 people on five continents and is headquartered in Paris.
For more information:
www.sagem-communications.com / www.sagem.com

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