Cinterion Wireless (News - Alert) Modules, a company specializing in cellular machine-to-machine or M2M communication modules, has launched its new BG2 Module.

The announcement was made at the IFSEC 2010 tradeshow.

Cinterion believes that this new module, part of Cinterion's M2M Value Platform, strengthens its M2M product portfolio with a total-cost-of-ownership optimized, quick-start 2G module for new M2M market entrants.

"BG2 demonstrates Cinterion's engineering intelligence and our commitment to meet customers' needs with high quality, smart M2M modules," Norbert Muhrer (News - Alert), chief executive officer and president at Cinterion Wireless Modules said.

 "As more and more industries recognize the advantages of M2M technology, Cinterion's complete range of 2G products, including the new entry level BG2, offer developers the right features and functions at the right price - no matter what vertical market is served," Muhrer added.

Expanding Cinterion's 2G product portfolio, BG2 is said to enable a cost efficient workhorse module including full voice capabilities and GPRS Class 10 data transmission. Moreover, an innovative connector concept is said to integrate the antenna with the module's mounting scheme and eliminates the need for additional screws or spacers to significantly reduce total cost of ownership.

Also, this newly launched BG2 is said to be flexible, easy to integrate for new M2M market entrants and is ideal for standard M2M applications across all vertical markets.

The module supports TCP/IP services as well as reduced power consumption, both key functions for today's security solutions such as home alarm systems.

BG2 is prepared for solderable component SIM and will be offered in a Quad-Band GPRS Class 10 version (BG2-W) for worldwide coverage and a Dual-Band GPRS Class 8 version (BG2-E). The BG2 comes with full type approval making it ideal to use across the globe. In addition, BG2-W offers FCC and PTCRB (News - Alert) approval and said it will be certified by the largest worldwide and US wireless network operators.

Other BG2 features include: 60-pin B2B connector, 26,7 x 31.0 x 3.0 [mm], RF-Connect via B2B connector for cost effective applications, mounting by solderable pins - no screws, no spacer, proven protocol stack inherited from MC55i, TCP / UDP stack; transparent TCP, extended operating temperature range: -40° to +85°C, 8 GPIO's, I2C interface, ADC (News - Alert) / DAC interface.

Cinterion has planned for a mass production of this product for end of June 2010 and samples as said will be made available with immediate effect upon request.