AirPrime® WP Series now supports both LTE-M
(Cat-M1) and NB-IoT (Cat-NB1) on a single CF3™ module to simplify
design and deployment of innovative LPWA solutions
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW), the leading provider
of fully integrated device-to-cloud solutions for the Internet of
Things (IoT), today announced the industry’s first global,
dual-mode Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) cellular modules. The
AirPrime® WP77 smart wireless modules simplify LPWA deployments for
customers developing products that need to connect to multiple
networks where different LPWA technologies are supported.
The WP77 supports both LTE-M (Cat-M1) and NB-IoT (Cat-NB1) with
optional 2G fallback, allowing customers to deploy the same device
with multiple network operators worldwide. For those deploying in
regions where 4G LTE coverage is not as widely available, 2G
fallback ensures their devices stay connected to the network.
ABI Research forecasts that cellular LPWA network technologies
will begin to see rapid growth from 2018 onward as carriers upgrade
their networks in 2017, however, carriers have varying plans and
timelines for LTE-M and NB-IoT.
“A module with dual-mode, global coverage will be very
attractive for global equipment manufacturers, especially for
applications such as telematics, metering, and location tracking,
which we expect will lead the way for LPWA volume deployments,”
said Dan Shey, Managing Director and Vice President at ABI
Research.
With the commercialization of LTE-M and NB-IoT LPWA
technologies, cellular is now a superior option for many IoT
applications that were previously restricted to short-range
technologies due to cost and battery life. LPWA technologies
combine lower cost, broader coverage and better battery life with
globally available and secure cellular networks and will connect
millions more things to the Internet.
“With the AirPrime WP77 modules, IoT developers have everything
they need in a single module to quickly build low-power connected
products that can be deployed anywhere in the world,” said Dan
Schieler, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Embedded
Solutions, Sierra Wireless. “The integrated open source Legato®
platform and AirVantage® cloud provide our customers with a proven
device-to-cloud architecture to design innovative LPWA solutions
that extend the IoT into new applications.”
The WP series dramatically simplifies development for secure
telematics and gateway applications, providing a dedicated
application CPU core running the Linux-based open source Legato
application framework. With integrated GNSS for tracking and
location-based services, low-power modes, and a comprehensive set
of interfaces for connecting sensors and companion chips, including
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, customers can develop multi-service platforms
for the transportation market, and use the WP77 for applications
requiring low throughput and optimized power performance.
Availability
The AirPrime WP77 is fully compliant with the 3GPP Release 13
standard and compatible with other devices in the WP family,
retaining the same footprint, form factor, application framework
and Linux distribution. Sierra Wireless AirPrime HL and WP Series
modules are the smallest embedded modules (22 x 23 mm) to be
completely interchangeable across 2G, 3G, 4G and LPWA technologies.
They use the CF3™ form factor, which is footprint compatible across
product lines, providing customers with the option to develop
smarter by building their connected IoT product or service on a
single module. WP77 modules are sampling with lead customers, with
general availability in early 2018. For more information about the
new AirPrime Cat-M1 and Cat-NB1 cellular modules, visit
http://www.sierrawireless.com/LPWA.
Resources
For more information about LPWA for IoT, see the LPWA
infographic and white paper, LPWA Technologies: Separating Fact
from Fiction, and watch the on-demand webinar, The Future of
Connectivity for IoT.
To contact the Sierra Wireless Sales Desk, call +1 877-687-7795
or visit http://www.sierrawireless.com/sales.
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About Sierra Wireless
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) is building the
Internet of Things with intelligent wireless solutions that empower
organizations to innovate in the connected world. Customers Start
with Sierra because we offer the industry’s most comprehensive
portfolio of 2G, 3G and 4G embedded modules and gateways,
seamlessly integrated with our secure cloud and connectivity
services. OEMs and enterprises worldwide trust our innovative
solutions to get their connected products and services to market
faster. Sierra Wireless has more than 1,100 employees globally and
operates R&D centers in North America, Europe and Asia. For
more information, visit www.sierrawireless.com.
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