TORONTO, February 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
New LTE-M/NB-IoT SoC ideal for
low-power embedded display IoT devices
Today Think SiliconTM announced that Sequans
Communications S.A., a 4G chipmaker and leading provider of
single-mode LTE chipset solutions to wireless device manufacturers
worldwide, has chosen NEMATM|p GPU and
NEMATM|dc display controllers as a component of its
newest LTE for IoT System-on-Chip (SoC), Monarch SX.
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"Sequans chose Think Silicon because of their ultra low power
GPU capabilities that support our ongoing delivery of
industry-leading chipset solutions with superior
price/performance," said Bertrand
Debray, Sequans' COO. Our IoT customers will benefit from
Think Silicon's state-of-the-art graphics and display controller
technology now inside Monarch SX."
"We're excited to deliver our exceptional ultra-low power GPU to
Sequans customers," said George
Sidiropoulos, CEO and co-founder of Think
SiliconTM. "Our goal is to empower customers with high
performance - low power graphics IP to create new markets and
products for low-power mobile and embedded display IoT
devices."
Monarch SX is an LTE for IoT system-on chip that integrates
Sequans' highly optimized LTE Cat M1/NB1 platform with a low power
processor, ultra-low power GPU, display controller, media engine
and sensor hub. It is an ideal solution for a wide variety of IoT
devices, including wearables, trackers, sensors, and other
integrated IoT devices.
NEMATM|p (PICO) and NEMATM|dc are the
world's smallest and most power efficient 2D/2.5D Graphics
Processor Unit (GPU) and display controller. They have been
specifically designed for area constrained wearable devices,
embedded systems and IoT platforms where power consumption and
battery life is crucial while still maintaining vibrant graphics
and fluid smartphone performance-like user interface (UI)
performance.
About Sequans Communications
Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS) is a leading provider
of single-mode 4G LTE semiconductor solutions for the Internet of
Things (IoT) and a wide range of broadband data devices. Founded in
2003, Sequans has developed and delivered seven generations of 4G
technology and its chips are certified and shipping in 4G networks
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 IoT. Sequans is based
in Paris, France with additional
offices in the United States,
United Kingdom, Israel, Hong
Kong, Singapore,
Sweden, Taiwan, South
Korea, and China.
www.sequans.com
About Think Silicon:
Think Silicon S.A. (TSi) is a privately held Limited Company
founded in 2007, located in Patras, Greece (HQ), Toronto, Canada (Business Development &
Marketing office), and San Jose,
CA, USA (Sales office). The Think Silicon team specializes
in developing high performance graphics IP technology for ultra-low
power and area-limited wearable, mobile, embedded and IoT
applications.