Ericsson unveiled its second generation of F3307mobile broadband module designed specifically for tablet computing terminals. The company made the announcement as the Intel developer Forum (IDF) in San Francisco.

According to Ericsson, such tablets require minimal power consumption and enable manufacturers to quickly incorporate mobile broadband connectivity in devices.

Mats Norin, Vice President of Ericsson Mobile Broadband Modules, says, “Tablet computers are creating a new portable window to the world by redefining the way we connect to the internet and share and search for information. Combining our cost-effective mobile broadband solution with the innovation of tablets, Ericsson is enabling connectivity anywhere at any time.”

The module is based on ST-Ericsson’s M34x HSPA 7.2 Mbps thin modem platform and promises download speeds of 5.76 mbps.

Erik Reid, Director of Marketing, Mobile Platforms Group, Intel Corp., comments, “Built-in mobile broadband provides the instant connectivity that tablet computers require to be truly portable. By working closely with Ericsson, we are helping manufacturers get their new products to market faster with the most capabilities with the optimization for our upcoming tablet platform, ‘Oak Trail.’”