IRVINE, CA–(Marketwired – Nov 13, 2013) – Lantronix, Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRX), a global provider of smart networking and communications solutions for machine-to-machine (M2M) applications, today announced it has collaborated with Freescale® Semiconductor — a global leader in embedded processing solutions for the automotive, consumer, industrial and networking markets — to demonstrate a new evaluation board for its xPico® Wi-Fi® OEM module, designed specifically for the Freescale Tower™ System. The companies provided live product demonstrations on October 24, 2013 at the “Designing with Freescale Seminar Series” hosted in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
“We welcome Lantronix to our Freescale Connect Partner Program, and we’re pleased to demonstrate their xPico Wi-Fi Tower Module at our seminar series,” said Todd Salter, Latin America Area Sales Manager for Freescale. “The combination of our Tower System with the Lantronix xPico Wi-Fi module will enable the global base of engineers focused on Freescale silicon to quickly adopt and prototype new designs which include intelligent Wi-Fi connectivity at significantly reduced development costs. This should be a ‘win-win’ for our customers.”
The “Designing with Freescale Seminar Series” is a global event series providing tailored live training to embedded engineers on a broad range of Freescale solutions. The events, numbering more than 250 across the globe on an annual basis, attract tens of thousands of design engineers working with Freescale and Freescale partner solutions. In addition to providing the xPico Wi-Fi enabled Tower Module, Lantronix is a new member of theFreescale Connect Partner Program.
“Lantronix has extensive experience integrating Freescale technology and Wi-Fi. It is exciting to share this knowledge with developers worldwide through the introduction of our Tower Board for the xPico Wi-Fi module,” said Daryl Miller, Lantronix Vice President of Engineering. “This combination, along with Lantronix’ expertise, allows developers to rapidly bring to market products for the Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine to machine connectivity (M2M).”
The xPico® Wi-Fi Tower Module
Compatible with a wide range of Freescale embedded microprocessors and controllers, the xPico Wi-Fi tower module offers design engineers an easy to use, versatile and modular development platform that truly simplifies the task of adding Wi-Fi to their product. Highlights include:
- Plug-in compatible with the Freescale Tower System
- Shortens product development time
- Mobile-ready with SoftAP and Simultaneous Client
- Sample source code demonstrates ease of integration
- Lantronix’ Zero-Host Load drives ease of use
- Low Power
- IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz)
- Complete device server application with full IP Stack and Web Server
- Robust and Industrial Quality
The Freescale Tower System: A Modular Development Platform
Freescale’s modular development platform saves design engineers months of development time, now and in the future, through rapid prototyping and tool re-use. Interchangeable and reusable modules, along with open source design files, make it easy to customize your design and reduce low level design — providing engineers more time to focus on differentiated solutions. Sold in kits or as individual modules, the expansion of the Freescale Tower System from a development tool into a development platform is simple and cost effective.
How to Buy
The Lantronix® xPico® Wi-Fi Tower Module for Freescale Tower System is available for purchase directly from Lantronix, from Freescale, and through the Company’s worldwide network of distributors and reseller partners for US $69.00 MSRP. Lantronix is accepting pre-orders with general availability scheduled for the end of November 2013. For more information or questions, please contact Lantronix at telephone (800) 422-7044 orsales@lantronix.com.
About Lantronix
Lantronix, Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRX) is a global provider of smart networking and communications solutions for machine-to-machine (M2M) applications. Lantronix OEM Modules and Enterprise Solutions enable machines, devices and sensors to be securely accessed, managed, monitored and controlled. Easy to integrate and deploy, Lantronix solutions enable customers to capitalize on the convergence of mobility with M2M systems and to participate in the Internet of Things (IoT). Lantronix solutions have applications across many industries including, security, industrial and building automation, transportation, energy, retail, financial, government, consumer electronics, medical and information technology. Founded in 1989, Lantronix is headquartered in Irvine, California. For more information, visit www.lantronix.com or follow us at www.twitter.com/Lantronix.
