Close WindowSan Jose, Calif. PRNewswire | Sept. 25, 2001 —Aeris.net, a leading network for wireless telemetry messaging, announced that Niigata Seimitsu, a Japan based module manufacturer, has developed a new module for MicroBurst-enabled products. The NSA1800 transceiver is a complete turnkey module for original equipment manufacturers' (OEMs) applications, including remote vending machine monitoring, security alarm notification, asset tracking, and many more.
"We see a great opportunity for breaking into the wireless telemetry market by designing and manufacturing RF transceivers for Aeris's MicroBurst network," said Susumu Kusakabe, Senior Managing Director of Niigata Seimitsu. "We are pleased to be working with a high data integrity solution like MicroBurst.
The NSA1800 has an on-board micro controller for control of the radio and interface functions. Its extremely small footprint, low power standby operation, and low current consumption make it an ideal module for machine-to-machine applications. The NSA1800 is in final test phases and should be commercially available next month.
"Aeris.net receives Niigata's offering, designed to support the applications currently utilizing the MicroBurst network, with enthusiasm," said Peter Stone, Vice President of Business Development and CFO of Aeris.net. "Niigata has a reputation for manufacturing high quality radio modems and application solutions."
MicroBurst technology is a proprietary utility that enables short data packets to be transmitted over control channels in cellular networks using standard IS-41C signaling mechanisms. These short data packets are transmitted by cellular devices and are routed to the Aeris central hub facility over existing SS7 (Signaling System 7) networks. The Aeris hub identifies the service provider, the ultimate recipient for the data, and routes the data for delivery via one of several available back-end links, which include Internet and dedicated connectivity.
MicroBurst technology provides ubiquity of service and the lowest possible cost structure. All data distribution is handled by Aeris' central clearinghouse facility. This distribution strategy makes MicroBurst technology fully mobile and enables all MicroBurst devices to roam throughout North, South and Central America.
Niigata Seimitsu Co., Ltd. is a Japan based, privately held company that has been a highly respected electronics OEM manufacturer with 20-year expertise in COB (chip on board), LCD, and high density SMT mixed assembly. In the year 2000 Niigata had sales of 12.5 billion yen. Based on the superior design by its in-house H/W design team, and close cooperation between the R&D and production engineers, Niigata creates products with low cost, high quality, and high yield rate. This has made Niigata one of the biggest manufacturers in this field with the highest reputation.
In addition to successful OEM manufacturing, they have carried out R&D of innovative technologies. Niigata developed the world's first distributed constant type noise filter and the world's first lead frameless memory. Their SMT and COB techniques have allowed remarkable reductions in PCB size, translating to significant product miniaturization capabilities. Niigata developed the world's first IC tuner incorporating tuner and audio output in a footprint less than 1/16th that of conventional products. By applying this technology, Niigata has been working on the development of a single chip RF circuit for various applications. Production of the data communication products consisting of an AMPS module, PSTN modem module, ISDN modem module, and broadband modem module (cable modem) was over 5 million units in year 2000, and over 4 million units in 1999. For more information on Niigata Seimitsu, visit the Niigata web site at www.niigata-s.co.jp
Aeris.net, headquartered in San Jose, Calif., provides web-to-wireless connectivity and control for a broad array of fixed and mobile telemetry applications using its proprietary MicroBurst® technology. MicroBurst employs the control channel infrastructure of cellular networks as a robust transmission medium to achieve low cost and ubiquitous data coverage. Aeris.net deploys MicroBurst technology across cellular service areas in the United States, Mexico, Canada and much of South America. Initial applications include vehicle tracking and alarm reporting, security and equipment monitoring, and utility meter reading. For more information, please visit the company's web site at www.aeris.net or call 1-888-GO-AERIS within the United States.
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