Introduction; Product Concept - Fibocom G610 Hardware User Manual

2 Introduction

2.1 Product concept

G610 GPRS Module supports four GSM bands 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, and with GPRS
multi-slot class 10, G610 can operate on any GSM/GPRS network to provide voice and data
communications.
The G610 is similar to a condensed cellular phone core, which can be integrated into any
system or product that needs to transfer voice or data information over a cellular network. Thus, it
significantly enhances the system's capabilities, transforming it from a standalone, isolated product
to a powerful high-performance system with global communications capabilities.
The G610 is designed as a complete GSM/GPRS communications solution with all the controls,
interfaces and features to support a broad range of applications:
 Low cost
 Wider voltage operate range
 A variety set of indicators and control signals
 More lower power consumption
 A variety of serial communications solutions.
All these features and interfaces are easily controlled and configured using a versatile AT
command interface that provides full control over the G610 operation.
The G610 control and indication interface extends its capabilities beyond GSM communications.
This includes an A/D and GPIO interface, and a regulated output voltage for supplying external
circuits. With these interfaces, the G610 can operate and control external applications and receive
feedback from external environment and circuits.
The G610 interface design, using a single 50 pin board-to-board connector, through which all
application interfaces are managed, facilitates fast and easy integration. It significantly shortens the
development process, and minimizes the product's time to market.
The G610 is extremely compact in size with a slim mechanical design, which makes it space
saving on the application board and easily fitted into any board design.
The advanced power supply management significantly reduces power consumption to a
necessary minimum and prolongs battery life.
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