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Compact U130-KG card gives machines high-speed 3G data and voice connectivity

Thalwil, Switzerland and Tokyo, Japan â€" March 28, 2013 â€" Founded in 1968, Tokyo-headquartered Kaga Electronics has integrated u-blox’ high-speed UMTS modem technology into their U130-KG wireless 3G air-interface card. The card is designed for machines, PoS terminals, meters, signage and security systems used throughout Japan. The card is certified by Softbank Mobile, one of Japan’s main mobile operators.

“Our U130-KG wireless network card is a result of a partnership with uâ€'blox who worked closely with us during the evaluation, design and certification processes. The card is based on u-blox’ advanced 3G module technology, and serves a fast growing market in Japan for high-speed wireless connectivity between machines. It is particularly attractive for financial, security, digital signage and point of sales terminals applications,†said Mr. Hiroshi Shimoji, General Manager, Sales Promotion at Kaga.

The card integrates u-blox’ LISA-U130 UMTS/HSPA module to deliver lightning-fast wireless performance: 7.2 Mb/s download and 5.76 Mb/s upload speeds. The card supports all 6 global UMTS frequency bands. Both data and voice is supported. The compact card measures only 65 x 200 x 12.6 mm and provides UART, I2C, SPI, I2S and analog voice interfaces. Five general-purpose I/Os are provided.


For more information about the U130-KG wireless network card, contact Kaga Electronics, www.taxan.co.jp/

For more information about u-blox’ LISA 3G modules, visit www.u-blox.com


About u-blox
Swiss-based u-blox (SIX:UBXN) is the global leader in positioning and wireless semiconductors for the consumer, industrial and automotive markets. Our solutions enable people, vehicles and machines to locate their exact position and wirelessly communicate via voice, text or video. With a broad portfolio of chips, modules and software solutions, u-blox is uniquely positioned to enable OEMs to develop innovative personal, professional and M2M solutions quickly and cost-effectively. With headquarters in Thalwil, Switzerland, u-blox is globally present with offices in Europe, Asia and the USA.
(www.u-blox.com)


About Kaga Electronics
Kaga Electronics was established in 1968 as an independent all-around electronics trading company, and continues to develop side-by-side with the electronics industry into a global business firm. As of March 2011, the number of consolidated subsidiaries and affiliates was 56 (24 domestic, 32 foreign) and the number of group employees totals approximately 5,725. As of the same date, the stock capital was 12.1 billion yen, with non-consolidated and consolidated sales of 95.1 billion yen and 237.9 billion yen, respectively. The Kaga Electronics Group consists of a variety of electronics-related businesses: sales of general electronics components, semiconductors (memory, ASIC, etc.), EDMS (Electronics Design Manufacturing Services), information equipment (Mac's, PC and peripherals), planning, development and sales of items ranging from custom semiconductors to software.
www.taxan.co.jp/


Kaga contact
Hideaki Suzuki, Leader
Phone: +81 03-4455-3139



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