Introduction; General Description; Terms And Abbreviations; Table 1. Terms And Abbreviations - Motorola c18 Developer's Manual

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Motorola c18 is an embedded module that supports both AMPS and CDMA 1X technology, and is designed for integration
in other devices. The c18 provides advanced data features as well as outstanding voice capabilities.
The c18 modem supports the following modes of operation:
• CDMA 1X embedded module package with voice, data, fax and short message service (SMS) support
• CDMA 1X packet data communication in 800/1900 MHz bands
• AMPS mode in 800 MHz band
• aGPS on networks with E911 support
The c18 is designed to support a range of subsidiary services associated with navigation, emergency services, road tolls, security
systems (such as car alarms and fire alarms), as well as integrated standard voice/data communication.
Applications where data modules can provide these benefits include automotive telematics, mobile computing, asset
management, remote utility meter reading, street light control, home security, vending and copy machine management, fleet
management, ATM security, POS connectivity, household appliance monitoring and control, display systems, load
management, and more. To support this flexibility, the same functionality is offered in several different configurations. aGPS
capability is also provided in an additional configuration.
The c18 modem relies on system software for basic operational instructions and on configuration parameter values to meet
modem and network interface requirements.
The c18 is designed for use in a system environment comprising a CDMA/Amps mobile radio network with one or more radio
operators per country.
2.2

TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

This section provides definitions for terms and acronyms used in this document.
Acronym/Term
1X
ACK
ADB
ADC
AGND
aGPS
BOM
c18a
c18c
CDMA
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Table 1. Terms and Abbreviations

Platform 1X
Acknowledgement from the radio that the test command was successful
Application Development Board (former name for the Developer Board)
Analog-to-digital converter
Audio ground; analog audio ground
Assisted Global Positioning System (GPS)
Bill of materials
Full c18 OEM model
c18 CDMA800-only model
Code Division Multiple Access
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Definition/Description

INTRODUCTION

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