STMicroelectronics and Jorjin Introduce Ultra-Low-Power Sigfox IoT Modules with Dual RF Connectivity
April 26 2018 - 9:01AM
- Sigfox-compatible modules from Jorjin integrate ST's BLE
system-on-chip and sub-1GHz RF transceiver to achieve cost
efficiency, high performance, and ultra-low power
- Fully programmable modules work as independent IoT nodes with
worldwide coverage of Sigfox long-range, low-power wireless
networks
Geneva, Switzerland, and Taipei, Taiwan, April 26, 2018
-- STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM), a global semiconductor leader
serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications,
and Jorjin Technologies Inc., a Taipei, Taiwan based company
established in 1997 to design and supply modules worldwide, today
announced the certification of the dual-radio modules that combine
Sigfox(TM) wireless-network technology with Bluetooth low energy
(BLE).
Jorjin's WS211x Sigfox/BLE modules benefit from the
market-leading performance and energy efficiency of ST's BlueNRG-1
BLE System-on-Chip (SoC) and the S2-LP sub-1GHz RF transceiver.
These advantages have enabled Jorjin's modules to deliver
cutting-edge connectivity and great battery lifetime, targeting
coin-cell -operated or energy-harvesting IoT applications.
Fully programmable devices, Jorjin's new Sigfox modules exploit
the ultra-low power Arm® Cortex®-M0 technology embedded in ST's BLE
SoC to act as independent IoT connectivity nodes. The combination
of BLE with Sigfox' low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) provides
key benefits to IoT systems, such as firmware update over-the-air,
which is not possible with conventional 'Sigfox-only' modules.
Other benefits of having an IoT device connected both remotely
through the Sigfox network and locally through BLE include the
possibility to modify device settings during installation or
maintenance, or to trace assets, which often change their position
inside an area covered with BLE beacon stations.
"We are excited to achieve certification for our first
Sigfox-compatible modules," said Jorjin Technologies chairman Tom
Liang. "STMicroelectronics and Sigfox teams' support has been very
helpful and we are looking forward to keeping expanding our
collaboration with both partners."
"The successful certification marks a significant milestone in
our cooperation with Jorjin, delivering high-performance,
ultra-low-power dual-radio Sigfox modules," said Maria Rosa Borghi,
Low Power RF BU Senior Director, Analog, MEMS and Sensors Group,
STMicroelectronics. "Designers now get a cutting-edge solution for
building high-mobility products with versatile connectivity and low
power budget across all IoT segments."
"We are glad to welcome Jorjin to our ever-expanding ecosystem
and to partner once again with ST for the acceleration of the
adoption of the IoT among the different verticals. The
certification of the Jorjin module will allow us to boost the
production of Sigfox-enabled devices answering a growing demand
from our clients," said Raouti Chehih, Sigfox Chief Adoption
Officer.
The evaluation board for the WS211x modules uses the Arduino
interface to ease customer development and is compatible with ST's
Arduino shield boards featuring MEMS motion sensors, environmental
sensors, or Time-of-Flight (ToF) ranging sensors. An SDK is
available from Jorjin enabling customers to develop applications
using WS211x modules with ST's sensor shield boards, as well as an
AT command list facilitating customers test of the modules' BLE and
Sigfox functions.
Notes to Editors:
Jorjin's new modules are available now and exist in two
versions: the WS2118-00 has been certified for Sigfox regions RCZ1
(Europe, Middle East, South Africa) and RCZ3 (Japan), while the
WS2119-A0 has been certified for regions RCZ2 (USA, Mexico, Brazil)
and RCZ4 (Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore,
Argentina).
About Jorjin
Since its establishment in Taipei in 1997, Jorjin's original
core competency is the development and manufacturing of miniature
modules in the domains of Wireless Connectivity, Central
Processing, Imaging and other Sensing technologies. The company has
also evolved to deliver comprehensive packages of associated
firmware and regulatory certifications to shorten the product
time-to-market of its worldwide customers. During the last few
years, thanks to its expertise in miniaturization and to steady
investments in R&D, Jorjin expanded its activities to the
emerging markets of IOT and Wearable, with a distinct interest for
AR/MR smartglasses. See www.jorjin.com.
About STMicroelectronics
ST is a global semiconductor leader delivering intelligent and
energy-efficient products and solutions that power the electronics
at the heart of everyday life. ST's products are found everywhere
today, and together with our customers, we are enabling smarter
driving and smarter factories, cities and homes, along with the
next generation of mobile and Internet of Things devices.
By getting more from technology to get more from life, ST stands
for life.augmented.
In 2017, the Company's net revenues were $8.35 billion, serving
more than 100,000 customers worldwide. Further information can be
found at www.st.com.
PR Contacts
STMicroelectronics Michael Markowitz Director Technical Media
Relations +1 781 591 0354 michael.markowitz@st.com
Jorjin TechnologiesSecillia HungMarketing Specialist+886 2
26490055Secilliahung@jorjin.com.tw
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