Sagem Wireless and ST-Ericsson are to partner on the development of multimode LTE/HSPA+ reference designs, devices and modules. The two are collaborating on a multimode platform, which can connect to LTE, HSPA+, 3G and GSM networks, to develop a mobile broadband modem to be launched before the end of 2010.
Supporting downlink speeds of up to 100 Mbps via LTE and 21 Mbps via HSPA+, Sagem Wireless says its dongle modems will enable Internet Gateways to offer ultra high speed wireless access. The modems will also enable laptops to get online wherever there is mobile coverage, giving end-users a high level of flexibility. Sagem Wireless says it also plans to use the multimode platform to produce versatile modules that can bring high-speed mobile connectivity to laptops, netbooks, tablet computers, Machine to Machine (M2M) applications and other devices.
“Working with ST-Ericsson on LTE will enable Sagem Wireless to be at the forefront of the development of state-of-the-art devices and modules modems that can connect to the world’s fastest mobile networks,” said Yves Portalier, EVP, Strategic Planning of Sagem Wireless. “ST-Ericsson’s single family of platforms will also enable Sagem Wireless to produce a wide range of devices faster and more cost-effectively than if we had to juggle multiple incompatible platforms.”
“We have developed our multimode platform to enable people to connect to the best available mobile network wherever they are, whether that be with LTE, HSPA+, 3G or GSM, switching between different access technologies effortlessly and seamlessly,” said Pascal Langlois, Senior Vice President Chief Sales & Marketing Officer of ST-Ericsson. “The fact that the platform is ready to make its debut in commercial devices in 2010 further underlines ST-Ericsson’s strong position in the development of LTE device platforms and to Sagem Wireless’ system-level and RF integration expertise.”