Date: 10/05/2012

'Internet of Everything' chips and 3rd party solutions announced by Qualcomm

Qualcomm Incorporated has announced that vendors have released more than 100 cellular and connectivity solutions for the emerging Internet of Everything (IoE)/M2M ecosystem based on Qualcomm chipsets.

Designed to support a range of M2M applications, including automotive, smart metering, home security, industrial automation, retail and enterprise, these third party solutions have been catalogued on M2MSearch.com, Qualcomm's new online database for cellular and connectivity modules.

Qualcomm's IoE roadmap includes 1X, EV-DO, HSPA and LTE cellular chipsets, all featuring the Gobi modem technology. At the high-end of the roadmap are the dual core SnapdragonS4 MSM8960 and MDM9x15 chipsets, which incorporate the leading cellular standards - LTE, HSPA+ and EV-DO Rev. B. These chipsets target high end M2M applications with integrated application processing and mobile broadband capabilities, such as automotive infotainment and digital signage. The Qualcomm MDM6600 (HSPA/EVDO Rev. B) and MDM6200 (HSPA) chipsets are the suitable solutions for applications such as telematics that require cross-regional connectivity. Entry level M2M applications, such as smart metering, home security and industrial automation can utilize the QSC6270 (HSDPA) and QSC1105 (1X/GPRS) chipsets for cost effective integration of cellular capabilities.

Connectivity chips from Qualcomm Atheros, an affiliate of Qualcomm Incorporated, also are included in Qualcomm's IoE roadmap. Wireless LAN connectivity is enabled by the Qualcomm Atheros AR4100 and AR4100P, single-chip, single-stream 802.11n Wi-Fi system-in-package solutions with an integrated networking stack. The AR4100 and AR4100P deliver good performance for low energy monitoring and control applications. The Qualcomm Atheros QCA7000 chip enables smart energy and automation applications, with the M2M HomePlug Green PHY powerline communications solution.

To support the emerging Internet of Everything, Qualcomm created M2MSearch.com, a searchable database that helps developers in selecting the appropriate cellular and connectivity hardware for their M2M devices. The website includes reference to more than 100 modules and gateways with embedded Qualcomm and Qualcomm Atheros chipsets.

Access the web database of modules and gateways: http://www.M2MSearch.com