Alpha Micro Components Introduces High-Speed Wireless GPRS Modem: iTegno 3000

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Alpha Micro Components Introduces Affordable High-Speed Wireless GPRS Modem: iTegno 3000

Alpha Micro Components, a leading independent distributor of electronic components, has introduced the iTegno 3000 GPRS Modem in response to growing demand for flexible internet connectivity for everyone.

The iTegno 3000, a multi-functional stand alone modem, benefits the user with SMS, voice calls, wireless internet, email and fax in one device and is a cost-effective way to obtain real-time information at a maximum speed of

85.6kbps using GPRS high-speed packet-switched data transmission technology. GPRS is deployed over GSM networks without the restriction of local Wi-LAN “hotspots”. Users need only pay for the volume of data sent and received with lower cost for longer connection. Its users can receive wireless internet access anywhere at anytime.

iTegno 3000 is compatible with all laptops and PCs installed with Win 98/2000/Me/XP and the package includes a USB interface available in most host terminals making it easy to install and connect. This pocket-sized device needs no batteries or AC charging.

iTegno uses an embedded antenna facilitating the safe usage, transportation and storage of the device. The modem includes all the user needs for its operation including a single ear headset with a microphone, an installation CD and a USB cable.

Christos Papakyriacou, Managing Director, Alpha Micro Components commented: “The iTegno 3000 is a plug-and-play compact mobile modem featuring the wide range of services demanded by today’s consumers with all necessary components. With the iTegno 3000 every computer user can now afford genuine wireless connectivity without a major investment.”

Technical specifications:
Size: 93mm x 64mm x 12mm
Weight: 58g
Embedded antenna: GPRS Class 10: Coding scheme CS1 to CS4
Max. packet-switched data transmission speed: 85.6kbps
Dual band GSM (ETSI GSM Phase 2+)
Max. circuit-switched data transmission speed: 14.4 kbps
Compliant with SMG31 bis
Automatic Fax group (Class 1 and Class 2)
Point-to-point MT and MO
USB compliant
Drivers for Linux and Mac OS available for development purposes.

For more information on this and other iTegno products, please visit http://www.iTegno.com.

About Alpha Micro Components
Founded in 1995, Alpha Micro (www.alphamicro.net) is a specialist semiconductor and electronics distributor in the telecom, datacoms, security and EPoS markets. A “design based” distributor offering a comprehensive technical support package ranging from hardware and software application support through to complete turnkey designs. With offices across the globe, including UK headquarters in Hampshire and bases in Ireland and the United States, Alpha Micro currently carries 13 franchised product lines which include Teridian Semiconductors, Lantronix and Sagem as well as the company’s own “AMC” range.

Issued: September 2006 ENDS Ref am258

For more information please contact:

John Moore, Sales and Marketing Director
Alpha Micro Components
Springfield House, Cranes Road Sherborne St. John Basingstoke
Tel: 01256 851 770 Fax: 01256 851 771 Email: sales@alphamicro.net

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