Cinterion Wireless Modules, the global leader in cellular M2M communication modules, today announced its sixth generation of automotive grade modules - AC65i and AC75i. The new modules are designed to meet the specific requirements of the European eCall initiative and add advanced telematics features. They are ideal for automotive applications such as toll collect solutions, telematics applications, fleet management, emergency call and roadside assistance solutions that must operate seamlessly across country and network borders. Both modules are fully type approved for worldwide GSM networks, which hastens the time to market for customers.

In addition to Cinterion's standard automotive module features including antenna diagnostics, Remote SIM Access Profile, Radio Link Stability (RLS) Monitoring, RIL software for Microsoft^® Windows Mobile^TM 6.1 based devices and advanced temperature management, the new modules integrate a powerful ARM9^TM processor for embedded onboard processing. Together with integrated large memory capacity, they form the perfect basis for sophisticated telematics applications. The new modules are prepared in advance to meet the coming requirements of the European eCall initiative and are compliant with all relevant quality standards including TS 16949 and are listed in the IMDS (International Material Data System).

"Cinterion is and always has been a  pioneer in the automotive M2M marketplace and with each successive product generation, we've been driving innovation to meet expanding market demands," said Norbert Muhrer, CEO, Cinterion Wireless Modules. "We are proud to include the sixth generation of dedicated automotive grade modules, the AC75i and AC65i ,as part of Cinterion's successful product portfolio. The new products demonstrate Cinterion's continued commitment to the automotive industry as well as to expanding the M2M marketplace with innovative, high quality products and solutions."

The new automotive modules include:

• AC65i - Offering Quad-Band GPRS class 12 functionality, eCall prepared, RLS monitoring, embedded processing based on Java ^TM and featuring improved power-saving modes, multi-threading as well as on-device debugging.
• AC75i - Offering Quad-Band EDGE class 12 and GPRS class 12 functionality allowing for quicker data transmission, eCall prepared, RLS monitoring, Advanced Temperature Management as well as a RIL driver for Microsoft^® Windows Mobile^TM 6.1 based applications.

In addition to high quality, full-featured automotive modules, Cinterion is well known for its engineering expertise and market leading customer support - from guiding concepts and designs to quickly bringing new solutions to market and beyond. 

For more information about AC65i, AC75i and other Cinterion Wireless Module products, please visit us at Machine To Machine 2009 at the Paris Expo from March 31 to April 2 at booth # C30 and at CTIA Wireless at the Las Vegas Convention Center, booth # 1104 from April 1-3, or visit us online at www.cinterion.com.

About Cinterion Wireless Modules
Cinterion Wireless Modules, formerly Siemens Wireless Modules, is a leading supplier of GSM based machine-to-machine communication devices and solutions for customers worldwide. Cinterion Wireless Modules offers a broad portfolio of innovative modules designed for a wide range of applications, including remote maintenance, e-toll systems, metering, automotive, POS systems, teleservices, industrial PDA's, routers and gateways, security systems, as well as tracking and tracing. The global enterprise is headquartered in Munich, Germany and has approximately 450 employees worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.cinterion.com.