TDK Ships Digital Handset Solution for North American GSM Market.NEVADA CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 21, 1998-- TDK TDK Türk Dil Kurumu (Turkish Language Council) TDK The Dark Knights (gaming clan) TDK Tokyo Denkikagaku Kogyo KK (TDK Electronics Co. Ltd. System's Global Freedom 5660 High Performance GSM PC Card Modem Supports Ericsson GSM Mobile Phones TDK has become the first PC Card manufacturer to ship an Ericsson approved data solution for fax, e-mail, short message service (SMS (1) (Storage Management System) Software used to routinely back up and archive files. See HSM. (2) (Systems Management Server) Systems management software from Microsoft that runs on Windows NT Server. ) and Internet access See how to access the Internet. for North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . By adding Ericsson to the list of GSM mobile phone manufacturers supported by its market leading PC Cards, users can now connect to Ericsson's leading range of digital cellular handsets, with solutions fully tested for compatibility and reliable connectivity by both TDK and Ericsson. The Global Freedom 5660 and the Global Pro ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. 3600, TDK's high performance modem/GSM PC Cards are the first in a family of products to receive Ericsson approval. The Global Freedom 5660 PC Card has recently been upgraded to include 4MB of Flash memory, enabling all supported GSM phone drivers to be held in memory, as well as both V.90 and K56Flex protocols with auto-sensing capability. TDK's range of PC Card products provide the mobile business person with versatile connectivity via modem, ISDN, LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. as well as GSM. TDK's Ericsson Approved solutions use Ericsson original connectors and duplicate the phone connector A plug and socket widely used to connect microphones to amplifiers and for other audio applications. Phone connectors come in stereo (three wire) and monaural (two wire) versions. Also known as a "quarter-inch connector," the prong is 1/4" thick by 1.25" long. port so that accessories like the charger and hands-free kit can be used while the PC Card is connected. The cables support the full range of 600 and 700 series GSM handsets. The cards provide transparent and non-transparent data and fax support, as well as full SMS and phonebook support within the card firmware. This means that these features can be used with any operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. . Compatibility has been assured through rigorous testing in Ericsson's European labs and TDK's London design center. Erik Vlugt, marketing manager for TDK Systems, Inc. said, "TDK's expertise in GSM data and world-wide PC Card presence were key factors for Ericsson when they considered granting TDK license to their GSM interface. We are already well-known for the wide range of GSM data features that we support, and as a result of this new agreement are now able to offer an even wider choice of connectivity devices to keep users in touch while on the move." Products approved under the licensing agreement will bear the official "Ericsson Approved" logo. About TDK Systems, Inc. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Nevada City, TDK Systems designs, manufactures, markets and supports a full line of PC Card communications and networking products for the domestic and global mobile computing markets. Instrumental in creating the PC Card industry and the key technology associated with it, TDK Systems holds numerous patents and is attributed with multiple industry firsts in the category. TDK Systems' products provide the highest level of performance, quality and value in the PC Card segment and are available through major distribution, retail, and VAR channels. TDK Systems is part of the $5 billion plus (revenue) TDK Corporation, which operates 21 facilities in 12 countries, and is a global leader in electronic materials processing, component miniaturization min·i·a·tur·ize tr.v. min·i·a·tur·ized, min·i·a·tur·iz·ing, min·i·a·tur·iz·es To plan or make on a greatly reduced scale. min and production, and is the leading supplier of audio and videotapes worldwide. |
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