Telit GSM/GPRS module

Telit has unveiled the GE865, the latest extension to its GE product range.

The ball grid array module is based on a single-chip solution with a form factor of just 22 x 22 x 3 mm. This is believed to make it the smallest available GSM/GPRS module.

It can be incorporated into high-volume M2M applications in which module size and low energy consumption play a key role.

Due to quad-band technology, the module can be operated on all the global GSM networks and makes all the various data services possible over GSM/GPRS networks. An integrated TCP/IP protocol stack provides support for UDP, FTP and SMTP via AT commands.

The device also features Run At commands allowing users to run any AT command via SMS or TCP. The remote control of different events on the application side is simplified by using text messages from any phone for both activation commands and receiving replies.

Some of the major applications are related to monitoring GPIOs, roaming, battery level, voltage or module state with the possibility to send alerts if conditions change. It also enables its use in an extended temperature range from -30 to +80 °C.