The Calliope 2 GC02S1 module from Sequans lets you take advantage of wide coverages for IoT devices with data rates to 10 Mb/sec. Sequans Communications series of Cat 1 IoT modules based on its second generation, LTE Cat 1bis chip, Calliope 2, are now available. The Calliope 2 GC02S1 low-cost, low-power, IoT-optimized modules that support…
LTE chip gets iSIM security certification
The Monarch 2 LTE chip from Sequans includes iSIM that’s now “IoT Safe” per GSMA. Sequans Communications announced that the industry’s first GSMA-compliant integrated SIM (iUICC) is now Common Criteria certified and available on its Monarch 2 LTE-M/NB-IoT chip. With iSIM, the SIM is integrated directly into the chip. That, according to Sequans, makes it…
IoT wireless modules shrink in size
Innophase Wi-Fi/Bluetooth modules get 40% size reduction.
Design a 5G small cell with a reference platform
The SC-RF2-5Gn78 from CommAgility combines 5G PHY and protocol stacks with the hardware and I/O you need to develop an indoor 5G small cell.
Wi-Fi 6 RF front ends combine functions
The low-power QFP4526 and high-power QFP4568 bring switches, filters, and amplifiers to Wi-Fi 8 (802.11ax) designs. Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax) access points, routers, gateways, customer-premise devices, and IoT devices need amplifiers to boost signal power to its final levels. The QFP4526 and QFP4568 front-end modules from Qorvo operate at 3.7 V and 5 V power…
EM simulation is crucial to 5G wireless design
5G Technology World spoke with Jonathan Oakley of Dassault Systemes on how the company’s electromagnetic simulation software helps engineers design and evaluate antennas for smartphones and IoT devices.
Open RAN unlocks network functions
In a video interview, Analog Devices’ Nitin Sharma explains the company’s involvement with open RAN and the concept of a functional split. Open radio access networks are all the talk at the network — as opposed to the wireless — side of 5G. While most of the talk surrounds the disaggregation of network functions, the…
MediaTek introduces 5G SoCs for phones and home networking
The Dimensity 1000C supports 5G phones, handling many functions while the T750 adds 5G and other connectivity to routers and hotspots.
Module adds 5G to networking devices
The EM919x series of wireless modules from Sierra Wireless add 5G to embedded and IoT designs, with fallback to 4G and 3G.
Customizable sensor IC brings wireless to medical devices
EnSilica’s eSi-MediSense lets you add medical sensing and wireless connectivity to a handheld or wearable device, plus machine learning capabilities.