Sequans’ Colibri LTE Chipset Platform and Two Colibri-Based LTE Modules Certified by Verizon Wireless
March 17 2015 - 08:00AM
Business Wire
New Verizon-certified solutions designed to
reach breakthrough price points to accelerate customer adoption of
single-mode LTE for IoT devices
Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE:SQNS) announced that its
Colibri LTE chipset platform, along with two Colibri-based LTE
modules, have been certified compliant with Verizon Wireless Open
Network specifications. Colibri is an LTE category 4 (150 Mbps)
chipset platform optimized for the design of devices for the
Internet of Things. The modules, VZ22Q, a surface-mountable LGA
module, and VZ22M, an M.2 module, are based on the Colibri LTE
chipset platform and include all other elements necessary for a
complete LTE modem system, allowing for a simplified,
cost-effective, all-in-one solution for adding LTE connectivity to
numerous types of IoT, M2M, and mobile computing devices.
“The availability of these powerful, yet low cost, chip
solutions, certified for use on the world’s leading LTE network,
will accelerate adoption of single-mode LTE for numerous M2M and
IoT devices,” said Georges Karam, Sequans CEO. “The efficiencies
we’ve built into Colibri are game-changing in that LTE module costs
are now at or below 3G levels for the first time. Our customers are
extremely interested in these new solutions and several are
actively developing new Colibri-based products.”
The Colibri LTE chipset platform includes Sequans’ SQN3221
baseband processor chip, which integrates an application CPU
running Sequans’ carrier-proven LTE protocol stack, an IMS client
supporting SMS and VoLTE, and a comprehensive software package for
over-the-air device management and packet routing. Sequans’ SQN3241
RF transceiver chip completes the platform, providing
cost-optimized support for a wide variety of commonly deployed LTE
bands. Colibri delivers LTE category 4 throughput and complies with
3GPP Release 10 specifications, and includes complete support for
on-chip VoLTE and eMBMS for LTE broadcast services.
The Colibri-based VZ22Q and VZ22M modules are members of
Sequans’ EZLinkLTE family of modules and are designed to simplify
integration and shorten time to market for device makers. All
Sequans EZLinkLTE modules come pre-tested, pre-integrated and
pre-certified for “drop-in” ease of use. Based on the Colibri LTE
chipset, the modules include a dual-band RF front end for Verizon
LTE bands 4 and 13, IoT-friendly interfaces, LP-DDR SDRAM, embedded
boot Flash and power management. The modules are manufactured by
Universal Scientific Industrial Co., Ltd. (USI), a partner of
Sequans.
“For device designers, the new Colibri modules offer the very
real advantage of shortening time to market,” said Karam. “They are
ideal for adding LTE connectivity to mobile computing devices and
the ever-expanding array of new IoT device types now going wireless
for the first time,” said Karam.
Colibri is the second Sequans LTE chipset platform to be
certified by Verizon Wireless; VZ22Q and VZ22M are the third and
fourth Sequans EZlinkLTE modules to be certified by Verizon
Wireless. Colibri and the Colibri-based EZLinkLTE modules are
members of Sequans’ StreamliteLTE™ family of products for the
Internet of Things, and are available now.
Colilbri LTE Platform
- 3GPP Release 10 (upgradeable to Release
11)
- Category 4 (150 Mbps DL / 50 Mbps
UL)
- GCF compliant
- Multi-band FDD and TDD capable
- Wafer level packaging for ultra small
size
- Optimized for IoT and M2M devices
VZ22Q EZlinkLTE Module
- Based on Colibri LTE Platform
- Ultra small 20 x 21 x 1.5 mm LGA
module
- Supports eMBMS, fully-integrated
on-modem VoLTE, location based services and Wi-Fi SoftAP
- Compatible with all major host
operating systems
- IoT friendly interfaces: USB 2.0, HSIC,
SDIO, SPI, high speed UART
VZ22M EZLinkLTE Module
- All features of VZ22Q in M.2 form
factor (NGFF), 30 x 42 x 2.3 mm, for tablets and other portable
computing platforms.
About Sequans Communications
Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE:SQNS) is a 4G chipmaker and
leading provider of single-mode LTE chipset solutions to wireless
device manufacturers worldwide. Founded in 2003, Sequans has
developed and delivered six generations of 4G technology and its
chips are certified and shipping in 4G networks, both LTE and
WiMAX, around the world. Today, Sequans offers two LTE product
lines: StreamrichLTE™, optimized for feature-rich mobile computing
and home/portable router devices, and StreamliteLTE™, optimized for
M2M devices and other connected devices for the Internet of Things.
Sequans is based in Paris, France, with additional offices in the
United States, United Kingdom, Israel, Hong Kong, Singapore,
Taiwan, South Korea, and China. Visit Sequans online
at www.sequans.com; www.facebook.com/sequans; www.twitter.com/sequans.
Sequans Communications S.A.Media Relations:Kimberly Tassin,
+1-425-736-0569kimberly@sequans.comorInvestor Relations:Claudia
Gatlin, +1-212-830-9080claudia@sequans.com
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