Cinterion Wireless Modules has an impressive product portfolio.

Its new AGS3 automotive module, launched at this week’s CTIA (News - Alert) Wireless show, makes significant value addition to its product list, which include high-quality GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS and HSPA products.

Cinterion, which is globally known for its M2M engineering expertise, has strengthened its product base with the addition of “land grid array” technology to its automotive grade modules.

Cinterion Wireless (News - Alert) is committed to developing innovative modules for a diverse clientele based in different parts of the world and with different budgets. Cinterion is valued by many vertical market customers for its award-winning modules which enable machines, equipment and vehicles to communicate over wireless networks helping enterprises dramatically cut costs and increase productivity and efficiency. Cinterion’s AGS3 automotive module aims at capturing the ever-expanding automotive sector by providing a cost effective solution for eToll, eCall, fleet management and other large scale telematics applications.

“We continue to push the M2M envelope, providing innovative modules for a broad range of budgets and applications worldwide,” said Norbert Muhrer, CEO and president, Cinterion Wireless Modules. “There’s tremendous opportunity and demand in the automotive sector and AGS3 with LGA mounting enables cost-effective, process manufacturing for eToll, eCall, fleet management and other large scale telematics applications.”

With AGS3, Cinterion successfully develops its sixth generation automotive module. According to company specification, the module is optimized for peak performance and rugged automotive application environments.

AGS3 comes packed with cutting edge features. Based on solderable LGA surface mounting technology, AGS3 delivers efficient, fully automated manufacturing and process consistency. In addition to these, it is provides with advanced telematics features and functionality.

As noted earlier, Cinterion develops its products with an eye on a wider market. As such diverse range of customers can be benefited by this latest Cinterion module.

AGS3 meets the requirements of the European eCall initiative. It is also for ITS applications such toll collect, telematics, fleet management and emergency call and roadside assistance solutions. It provides GPRS class 12 data speeds on 2G Quad-Band frequencies (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) for worldwide coverage.