Cellular Development Platform
All-in-one Hardware and Open Source
Development Environment
Benefits
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Quick-to-market solution for rapid ROI
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Proven hardware platform for increased
reliability
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Simplifies development using Linux-based
open source software
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Approved for ease of worldwide deployment
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A cost-effective alternative to custom
manufacturing
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Service and support backed by an industry
leader
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Easily adapts to future technologies
Applications that require device networking capability can now be embedded directly onto select Multi-Tech
modems. Multi-Tech’s Cellular Development Platform with CoreCDP™ is a complete hardware solution and a
complete Linux environment in one. Nowhere else will you find an open Linux development environment and
a fully certified hardware offering that includes multiple interfaces (serial, USB, Ethernet and SD card slot) and
internal peripherals (including cellular modem and a GPS receiver) in one application-ready end user solution.
The Cellular Development Platform brings together a cellular hardware development kit and Multi-Tech’s
CoreCDP, a distribution version of the Linux operating system and complete Linux build environment. This allows
developers to cross-compile thousands of open source software packages and to create custom applications in a
very short period of time. In many cases, existing applications can easily be incorporated and run on the platform
with little or no modification. The Cellular Development Platform utilizes the OpenEmbedded framework as the
base to provide a custom Linux distribution branch, known as CoreCDP, designed to run on Multi-Tech Cellular
Development Platform hardware.
Multi-Tech’s field-tested hardware provides a solid base for any embedded cellular application, allowing
developers to create gateway access to the cellular network without advanced hardware design knowledge.
Multi-Tech’s reliable, globally-approved cellular device platform minimizes the need for mixing and matching
various hardware pieces, greatly
reducing the complexity and cost
Cellular Hardware Platform Block Diagram
of the solution and eliminating the
need to pursue your own carrier
and regulatory approvals, including
FCC, IC, UL, PTCRB and R&TTE.
Develop with Multi-Tech’s Cellular
Development Platform for a
flexible, quick and cost-effective way
to bring your solution to market.
Then deploy it any way you choose
depending on your volume and
branding needs. Flash the firmware
yourself or have Multi-Tech do
it along with any customization
requirements.
A Cost-Effective, Quick-to-Market Solution
The following table examines the resource and scheduling costs for three approaches for a company wanting to embed an
application in a device with cellular capabilities. Starting with an existing PC-based application and no device hardware,
the overall project cost and time to market greatly improve when leveraging Multi-Tech platform solutions, providing faster
return-on-investment.
Timeline (in months)
Internal Custom Development
Hardware Engineering
Software Development
EMC & Safety
Certifications*
Designed in SocketModem
Hardware Engineering
Software Development
EMC & Safety
Certifications*
Cellular Development Platform
Hardware Engineering
Software Development
EMC & Safety
Certifications*
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$100,000
$50,000
$8,000
$35,000
Total Costs: $193,000
$50,000
$25,000
$8,000
ROI Begins
Total Costs: $83,000
$25,000
ROI Begins
Total Costs: $25,000
* Certifications costs vary by technology (2G/3G), carrier and country.
A Resource and Cost Comparison of Three Cellular Development Strategies:
Internal Custom Development
Cost: $193,000 & up to 18 months
The hardware development knowledge and cost of creating
your own platform is significant. Software development
costs not only include the porting costs of the existing
application, but any driver development to get the base
operating system communicating with all your needed
peripherals.
Multi-Tech’s Cellular Development Platform
Savings: $168,000 & up to 4 months
Go a step further and leverage Multi-Tech’s proven hardware
platform in conjunction with our SocketModem
technology to remove the need for custom hardware
development. This allows you to focus on delivering your
application without worrying about hardware development
and the related telecom approvals.
Custom Development with Multi-Tech
SocketModem
®
using the Cellular Development
Platform Architecture
Savings: $110,000 & up to 8 months
Multi-Tech’s SocketModem provides a Universal Socket
footprint, so your device can be designed to take a variety of
communication technologies while reducing costs related
to carrier and global approvals. Kick-start the process with
our Cellular Development Platform, which reduces software
development time and facilitates a quicker return-on-
investment.
Development Platform Hardware Interfaces
Comprehensive Service and Support
Standard Support
Multi-Tech’s Cellular Development Platform includes a
two-year product warranty on the hardware platform. This
includes technical support, via Multi-Tech’s online support
portal, to assist with troubleshooting and basic hardware
configurations.
Developer Community & Support
To support developers using the Cellular Development
Platform, the Multi-Tech engineering team created
www.multitech.net. Log on to the site and access a variety
of resources, including product documentation, application
development examples, technical articles and much more.
You can also participate in developer forums on
www.multitech.net to find and share ideas and tips.
Moderated by Multi-Tech engineering professionals and the
developer community, these forums address a wide variety
of development topics to support your projects.
Advanced Developer Support Option
For developers needing dedicated support, Multi-Tech
offers a fee-based support option available in 5-hour and
25-hour increments. Advanced Developer Support provides
assistance with software issues, the porting of or cross-
compiling of applications, use of peripherals and much
more.
Hardware Specifications
Processor & Memory
400 MHz ARM9 CPU
256MB NAND flash
64MB SDRAM
2GB SD Flash Card (included)
External Interfaces & Connectors
Power input 9VDC to 32VDC
Connectors: DE-9 RS-232, USB 1.1, RJ-45 10/100
Ethernet, GPS SMA female, & GSM/CDMA SMA female
Slot for SD memory flash card
LEDs for Power, Cellular Link Status, Ethernet Link, &
Speed
5 programmable LEDs for application specific use
Internal Peripherals
RTC (Real Time Clock)
Full GPS receiver
2.5G EDGE cellular modem (3G supported in future
release)
Debug 3 pins serial console port
Temperature sensor
Cabling
Ethernet cable, serial cable, USB cable, 3-pin serial debug
cable, & combo GSM/GPS antenna
Power Supply
100-240V 9V-1.7A changeable blade power supply; three
removable blades (US, Euro & UK)
Software Specifications
Software Development Kit
Linux Kernel 2.6.28.x
Drivers to support all peripherals included on the
platform hardware
Programming Languages: Python, Java (JamVM), Perl,
Ruby, C / C++, PHP
Networking: PPP, iptables
Web Server: lighttpd
Remote shell: SSH
Database: sqlite3
Network file system: samba
Security: OpenSSL
Ordering Information
Product
MTCDP-E1-DK*
MTCDP-E1
†
MTCDP-E1-GP
†
CDPS-25
CDPS-5
Description
EDGE Cellular Development Platform
(Modem, GPS, & Developers Kit)
EDGE Cellular Development Platform
(Modem Only)
EDGE Cellular Development Platform
(Modem Only with GPS)
Developer Support - 25 hours
Developer Support - 5 hours
Region
Global
Global
Global
Global
Global
* Developers Kit includes modem, GPS expansion card, universal AC power
supply with assortment of global plugs, cellular penta-band/GPS antenna,
Ethernet cable, RS-232 cable, USB cable, serial debug cable, 2 GB Secure Digital
(SD) Flash, and DVD including CoreCDP™ Linux development distribution.
† Modem only includes the device hardware. All accessories sold separately.
Produced in the US of US and non-US components
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Trademarks / Registered Trademarks: SocketModem, CoreCDP, Multi-Tech, and the
Multi-Tech logo: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. / All other products and technologies
are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Documentation & Tools
Documentation
Code examples
Utilities & procedures for configuring & updating devices
Visit www.multitech.net for complete details
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