14 DAY TRIAL // Novatel Wireless announced it has expanded its family of HSDPA/HSUPA mobile broadband access products. The new additions include the Merlin X950D ExpressCard, the Ovation MC870D HSDPA USB modem, the Expedite EU870D embedded modules and the XUA-1 ExpressCard to USB Adapter.
The Merlin X950D ExpressCard is a next-generation global, tri-band HSUPA and quad-band EDGE/GPRS wireless modem. The card can be used in both ExpressCard/34 and 54 slots as well as with Novatel Wireless adapters in PCMCIA and USB slots, enabling 2.1 Mbps HSUPA and 7.2 Mbps HSDPA transfer rates. A firmware upgrade will be available to deliver the full 2.1 Mbps HSUPA performance.
The Ovation MC870D is a pocket-sized, HSDPA USB modem that delivers mobile broadband access with downloads speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps. Available as an alternative to a PC card or ExpressCard, the modem connects to an USB slot allowing use in either laptops or desktop PCs. The product also includes the diversity and equalizer advanced receiver technology and is optimized for use in Europe with diversity on the 2100 MHz band.
The embedded modules, Expedite EU870D, optimized for Europe, and Expedite EU860D, optimized for North America, can be integrated into laptops and other devices for 3G mobile data applications. These modules offer diversity, equalizer and both operate globally on 850, 1900 and 2100 MHz bands on HSDPA and UMTS networks. Users will be able to enjoy the maximum performance possible, regardless of radio conditions or movement in and out of buildings due to the inclusion of the diversity and equalizer advanced receiver technologies. Network operators will also derive benefit from lowered demands on their network while delivering higher throughput performance and increasing network capacity.
The last product, XUA-1, is an adapter that allows customers that do not have ExpressCard slots to use Novatel Wireless' ExpressCards through the USB 2.0 ports on either their laptop or desktop PCs. The Y-cable design of the adapter delivers a boost for improved RF performance and delivers improved performance in fringe reception areas.