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Ericsson M7400 and M7450 Multimode Modems (2014)

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Ericsson is a major player in the telecom equipment industry, known for providing gear for wireless networks based on standards like GSM, GPRS, WCDMA, HSPA, and LTE. They develop products for Radio Access Networks that support these technologies. The M7000 series from Ericsson is designed to handle various Radio Access Technologies (RATs), including GSM, EDGE, HSPA, HSPA+, LTE (both FDD and TDD), and TD-SCDMA.

The multiband support caters to the needs of the global community. Ericsson’s multimode modems are found in tablets, smartphones, and wireless networking devices from many leading manufacturers. The M7000 series includes two main models: the M7400 and the M7450. Ericsson uses rigorous and continuous testing worldwide to create smart products.

Ericsson M7400

Here are the key features of the M7400 multimode modem:

  • Support for multiple RATs including LTE FDD/TDD, HSPA+, and EDGE.
  • Radio architecture supports 16 bands for GSM, WCDMA, and LTE RATs.
  • Lowest power consumption.
  • Flexible execution in software.
  • Small form factor.
  • High power efficiency.
  • Easy interfacing with data devices and application processors.

Ericsson M7450

The Ericsson M7450 is an upgrade to the M7400 modem. It also supports multiple RATs and multibands and boasts carrier aggregation using a single-chip RF transceiver. This modem is primarily aimed at LTE and LTE-Advanced standards, with added support for GSM, WCDMA, and TD-SCDMA.

Key features of the M7450 multimode modem include:

  • Single-chip RF transceiver supporting 17 frequency bands.
  • GSM, HSPA+, TD-SCDMA, and LTE FDD/TDD RATs supported.
  • Carrier aggregation supported.
  • Power-efficient architecture.

Other Multimode Modem Manufacturers

  • Intel Multimode Modem XMM 7160
  • Qualcomm Gobi 9x35 Multimode Modem
  • MediaTek Multimode Modem MT6290