Sierra Wireless and QUALCOMM Announce Partnership for WCDMA Wireless Products

Strategic Insights -

Sierra Wireless and QUALCOMM have joined forces to develop multimode third-generation (3G) wireless products using QUALCOMM's MSM6250(TM) Mobile Station Modem(TM) (MSM(TM)) chipset. This partnership will enable Sierra Wireless to expand its award-winning product line into the WCDMA (UMTS) market with a high-quality, high-speed wireless connectivity solution. The MSM6250 chipset, designed to support a broad range of wireless products, will provide Sierra Wireless with a proven chipset technology to develop innovative and high-performing wireless solutions.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sierra Wireless will utilize QUALCOMM's MSM6250 chipset in its new wireless products, providing high-quality, high-speed wireless connectivity.
  • The partnership aims to deliver innovative and high-performing wireless solutions to the global marketplace.
  • QUALCOMM's MSM6250 chipset is designed to support dual-mode, quad-band GSM transceiver operations and WCDMA (UMTS) transmit operations for worldwide roaming.
  • The MSM6250 chipset includes multimedia features of the Launchpad(TM) suite of applications, eliminating the need for an external applications processor and associated memory.
  • Sierra Wireless will leverage its CDMA development experience into its MSM6250-based product offerings for faster time-to-market.
  • The MSM6250 solution features QUALCOMM's radioOne(TM) Zero Intermediate Frequency (ZIF) architecture, reducing printed-circuit-board area and BOM costs.
  • The MSM6250 chipset is also compatible with the Java(R) runtime environment, allowing operators and OEMs to differentiate their products and services.
  • Sierra Wireless is a leader in delivering highly differentiated wireless solutions that enable customers to improve their productivity and lifestyle.

Statistics:

  • Sierra Wireless will utilize QUALCOMM's MSM6250 chipset in its new wireless products.
  • The MSM6250 chipset is designed to support dual-mode, quad-band GSM transceiver operations.
  • The MSM6250 solution features QUALCOMM's radioOne(TM) Zero Intermediate Frequency (ZIF) architecture.
  • The MSM6250 chipset requires less printed-circuit-board area than previous generations.
  • Sierra Wireless will leverage its CDMA development experience into its MSM6250-based product offerings.
  • The MSM6250 solution includes access to QUALCOMM's BREW(TM) solution for developing applications and customizing devices.

Sources:

  • Sierra Wireless and QUALCOMM Announce Partnership (PrNewswire, February 24) (Note: The exact date is February 24, as mentioned in the source material)
  • QUALCOMM Incorporated (www.qualcomm.com)
  • Sierra Wireless (www.sierrawireless.com)