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Part 1 − Universal Socket Connectivity Chapter 1 – Universal Socket Connectivity
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Chapter 1 – Universal Socket
Connectivity
Multi-Tech Embedded Solutions
Multi-Tech’s embedded device networking solutions instantly add communication ability to your existing or new product with
minimal engineering effort giving you an edge on your competition while accelerating your time-to-market. Our universal
socket family of embedded solutions is designed around a flexible comm-port architecture to provide analog dial-up, cellular,
Wi-Fi or Bluetooth® wireless, or Ethernet socket connectivity with interchangeable socket devices. This means you can utilize
one system design and populate it with your preferred connectivity option giving you flexibility and a seamless migration path
to future technologies.
Universal Socket Connectivity Features
• Flexible comm-port architecture
• Interchangeable socket devices
• Cost-effective system design
• Easy migration to future technologies
• Complete global compliance
The Universal Socket Design
Each pin on a SocketModem corresponds to a particular function. The universal socket design provides a
universal location for each function pin. This allows each SocketModem to be used in a common board.