Blog
Posts tagged 'embedded systems' | Catapult Public Relations
The following posts are associated with the tag you have selected. You may subscribe to the RSS feed for this tag to receive future updates relevant to the topic(s) of your interest.
August 24, 2009
FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES HIRES TIM STEVENS TO PROMOTE LEADING MM2 EMBEDDED RADIO SYSTEMS
Spread Spectrum data radio leader increases support for its MM2 family of tiny, embedded radios with new product manager
BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 24, 2009 – FreeWave Technologies, (http://www.freewave.com), manufacturer of the most reliable, high-performance spread spectrum and licensed radios for critical data transmission, has hired Tim Stevens as product manager for its embedded systems products. With Stevens joining the team, FreeWave can continue to focus on accelerating the sales success of the MM2 family of radios.
Prior to FreeWave, Stevens worked for Cerento where he directed operations and engineering functions. He also has extensive experience as an expert on information security, enforcement controls and network engineering. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in computer engineering from the University of Nebraska and is currently pursuing his MBA from the University of Colorado. Stevens is a certified project management professional for Project Management International and also is a certified information systems security professional.
“Stevens is a technology executive with extensive professional experience and a history of reliable delivery and optimum results,” said Ken Granader, vice president of sales at FreeWave. “Those are qualities that will drive the continued success of our embedded product line.”
“This position was extremely compelling because the MM2 radios are an innovative, industry-leading technology,” explained Stevens. “I look forward to helping FreeWave grow and expand its embedded systems sales in existing and new markets.”
About FreeWave Technologies
Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies manufactures the most reliable, high performing, lowest power consumption, spread spectrum and licensed radios for mission-critical data transmission. Through engineering excellence and a relentless commitment to best-in-class manufacturing, FreeWave customers enjoy superior radio up-time, range and the lowest cost of ownership available. Based in Boulder, Colorado, FreeWave designs and manufactures radios that are the leading choice for oil and gas, utility, military and numerous other industrial applications. Organizations that count on radio data communications for operational success – where failure and down-time are not an option – trust FreeWave for custom network design, system engineering and customer support that is unparalleled in the market. For additional information, contact FreeWave directly at 866.399.4930 or at newsinfo@freewave.com. Visit the company’s website at www.freewave.com.
Press Contact:
Christin Jeffers
Catapult PR-IR
303.581.7760, ext. 14
cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com
Sp
August 18, 2009
FREEWAVE EXPANDS FAMILY OF SMALL FORM FACTOR, LIGHT WEIGHT MM2 RADIOS WITH NEW HIGH SPEED OPTION FOR MILITARY APPLICATIONS
New embedded technologies offer military OEMs even greater speed and throughput for mission-critical, life or death situations
AUVSI BOOTH # 109, Wash. D.C., Aug. 10, 2009 — FreeWave Technologies, (http://www.freewave.com), manufacturer of the most reliable, high-performance spread spectrum and licensed radios for critical data transmission, today announced it has expanded its industry-leading family of MM2 radios with the addition of two high-speed versions: the MM2-HS-T (TTL interface) and MM2-HS-P (Ethernet interface).
FreeWave’s MM2-HS-T and MM2-HS-P add high-speed capability and greater throughput to the already great features of its MM2-T which offers selectable speeds of 115.2 to 153.6 Kbps. The MM2-HS-T and the MM2-HS-P are capable of an over-the-air speed of 1.23 Mbps allowing users to send significantly more data in a shorter period of time. The MM2-HS-T is ideal for embedded applications that require high data rates, such as video and long distances in the same mini (2-inch high x 1.4-inch wide) footprint. The MM2-HS-P is slightly larger, but still very compact in size.
”By offering an entire family of MM2 radios, we are giving our customers options to meet their various applications for embedded technology solutions,” said Ken Granader, vice president of sales at FreeWave. “We made a high-speed version of the MM2-T because there are many applications within industry, government, and military where it’s necessary to transmit large amounts of data, including multiple hi-res images and video along with data.”
The entire family of MM2 radios at FreeWave offers a variety of features that cannot be found anywhere else in the market. Key features of the MM2-HS-T and MM2-HS-P include:
*Tiny footprint – the MM2-HS-T offers the same miniature dimensions as the MM2-T (50.8 x 36 x 9.6 millimeters with a weight of 14 grams). The MM2-HS-P comes in the compact dimensions of 101 x 51 x 13 millimeters with a weight of 42 grams.
*Unequalled low signal performance – RISC-based signal demodulation with matched filter. Sensitivity is specified and guaranteed.
*Unparalleled signal performance – the GaAs FET RF front end with multi-stage surface-acoustic-wave (SAW) filters has an unmatched combination of overload immunity and sensitivity. Selectivity is specified and guaranteed.
* Industrial grade high-speed Ethernet (only in the MM2 HS-P) – supports TCP, industrial grade wireless security and serial communications, all in one package.
*Versatile -can be used in a security network as a master, slave, repeater or master/slave unit depending upon its programming.
*High noise immunity – offers superior performance in noise-congested environments.
*Secure – FreeWave’s proprietary spread spectrum technology prevents detection and unauthorized access; 256-bit AES encryption available.
*Reliable – 100 percent tested for RF performance from -40 degrees Celsius to +85 degrees Celsius.
Availability:
The MM2-HS-T and MM2-HS-P will be available for shipment beginning in August. Pricing varies, depending upon OEM configuration. To find out more information about the MM2 family of radios, please visit: http://www.freewave.com/products/category-51.html
About FreeWave Technologies
Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies manufactures the most reliable, high performing, lowest power consumption, spread spectrum and licensed radios for mission-critical data transmission. Through engineering excellence and a relentless commitment to best-in-class manufacturing, FreeWave customers enjoy superior radio up-time, range and the lowest cost of ownership available. Based in Boulder, Colorado, FreeWave designs and manufactures radios that are the leading choice for oil and gas, utility, military and numerous other industrial applications. Organizations that count on radio data communications for operational success – where failure and down-time are not an option – trust FreeWave for custom network design, system engineering and customer support that is unparalleled in the market. For additional information, contact FreeWave directly at 866.399.4930 or at newsinfo@freewave.com. Visit the company’s website at www.freewave.com.
Press Contact:
Christin Jeffers
Catapult PR-IR
303-581-7760 ext. 14
cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com
April 9, 2009
FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES EXPANDS EMBEDDED RADIO SYSTEMS WITH NEW GOVERNMENT FREQUENCIES OF 1.3 GHZ AND UHF BANDS
Newest frequencies offer ideal platforms for use in sensors, UAVs, UGVs or anywhere small size, light weight and high-performance are critical
BOULDER, Colo., April 8, 2009 – FreeWave Technologies, (http://www.freewave.com), the largest independent provider of high performance spread spectrum and licensed radio products and services, today announced the release of two new additions to its MM2 family of high-performance, tiny form factor radios: the MM2-M13 and the MM2-MU. The MM2-M13 product line operates in the 1.3 GHz band and the MM2-MU operates in the UHF band. The new radios complement FreeWave’s earlier MM2 family of products that operate in the 900 MHz band with both serial and Ethernet interfaces. The two newest additions to the MM2 family offer government and military OEMs the ability to tap the MM2′s tiny footprint and high-performance for space and weight critical applications, such as sensors, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs).
The new products were developed based on customer input. “Our customers told us they were looking for a small form factor radio with the performance of the larger FreeWave radios in the same 1.3 GHz and UHF government frequencies,” explained Harold Christopher, product manager for FreeWave’s MM2 Systems. “Our customers wanted a radio that was robust and reliable enough to fly the whole mission while being compatible with existing, deployed systems. FreeWave has come through with the introduction of the MM2-M13 and MM2-MU families of 1.3 GHz and UHF radios.”
While small in size, the radios provide the same features and functionality as FreeWave’s full-size military/government band radios. The MM2-M13 family of radios is backwards compatible with FreeWave’s P Series family of radios and the MM2-MU family is backwards compatible with the company’s F series wideband family of radios. This allows customers to replace their existing radios with a much smaller footprint in unmanned vehicles together with a standard size or enclosed radio at the base station or use the same base station with new UAVs. “Backwards compatibility is a key FreeWave hallmark,” Christopher explained. “Our customers can use the new radios in aircraft or vehicles without modifying their ground control equipment that currently uses the full size FreeWave radios.” Both radios also can fit into small handheld controllers, he added.
With their light weight and small size, the new radios are the ideal communications platform for the control and monitoring of UAVs and UGVs as well as other unmanned vehicles used throughout the world. Other applications include: guided parachutes, sensor networks and many others. Light weight and small size are key factors in allowing UAVs to fly longer missions. Longer missions equate to more intelligence from the UAV – saving lives on the ground.
Features include:
- A full 2 watt (1W for the MM2-M13) transmitter power extends the range of the radio to more than 60 miles.
- Increased operating voltage to 8-32 VDC to provide broader compatibility with various unmanned systems. 5 VDC versions also are available.
- The ability to operate as a slave/repeater further extending network range and coverage.
- Receive sensitivity of – 107 dBm for BER 10-4 extending its range for longer missions and better intelligence.
- RS232/485 or TTL interface is available for easy adaptation to existing and new unmanned systems. Ethernet versions of these radios also are available providing Ethernet connectivity and two RS232 ports.
- 230.4 kbps max throughput for transferring critical data back to ground troops fast.
- 50.8mm X 50.8mm and 21 g.
Availability
FreeWave is currently accepting orders for both the MM2-MU and the MM2-M13. FreeWave’s new MM2-M13 and MM2-MU radios will be available for shipment later in the second quarter. For more information, click on:
http://www.freewave.com/products/military-radios.html
About FreeWave Technologies
Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies is a world leader in the innovative design and manufacture of license-free spread spectrum and licensed band radios and wireless data solutions that are trusted for mission critical applications around the world. Based in Boulder, Colorado, the company offers network design, path studies and pre-installation engineering services to enable reliable, error free data-flow in even the most challenging conditions and in environments. FreeWave is the only long term radio provider with in-family 100 percent backward compatibility with fully integrated, best-in-class engineered products. For additional information, contact FreeWave directly at 866.399.4930 or at newsinfo@freewave.com. Visit the company’s website at www.freewave.com.
###
Press Contact:
Terri Douglas
Catapult PR-IR
303.581.7760, ext. 18 (office)
303.808.6820 (cell)
tdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com
