With support for mmWave, Sub-6 GHz and LTE,
Sierra Wireless modules will enable original equipment
manufacturers to securely deploy 5G worldwide
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW), the leading IoT
solutions provider that combines devices, network services and
software to unlock value in the connected economy, today announced
commercial availability of its first-to-market EM919x 5G NR Sub-6
GHz and mmWave embedded modules. Based on the industry-standard M.2
form factor, the 5G modules will enable original equipment
manufacturers (OEMs) to deploy secure connectivity worldwide at the
highest possible speeds with ultra-low latency for mobile
computing, routers, gateways, industrial automation, and many new
Industrial IoT applications.
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Larry Zibrik, Vice President, 5G & Embedded Broadband,
Sierra Wireless, said: “5G is the most technically challenging
evolution in the history of wireless, particularly because of the
introduction of mmWave. Sierra Wireless has delivered
industry-leading embedded modules, beginning with the first
generation of cellular data technologies, and we’re the only
partner with the experience to help our customers navigate the
complexities of 5G. Industry leaders trust Sierra Wireless to help
them get to market on time with secure 5G connectivity, and to
invest in the expertise required to enable future key features,
such as dynamic spectrum sharing (DSS) and 5G NR standalone mode
for even higher performance.”
With support for mmWave, Sub-6 GHz and LTE, as defined by the
3GPP Release 15 standard, Sierra Wireless’ 5G modules will power
next-generation devices that deliver high-bandwidth, low-latency
applications, including private networks, enterprise networking,
edge processing, live streaming, video security, e-gaming, smart
factories, robotics, drones, virtual reality and machine learning.
Allied Telesis, Dynabook, LiveU, NEC Personal Computers and
Panasonic are among the many leading OEMs designing their 5G
platform to launch with Sierra Wireless’ EM919x modules.
Norimasa Nakamura, Executive Officer Product Development &
Engineering, Dynabook Inc., said: “Sierra Wireless has been our
trusted partner for integrating new mobile broadband technologies
for many years. Now working with the EM919x for 5G, our
next-generation 5G platform for mobile computing is processing on
schedule, and our team can rely on Sierra Wireless’ leading
technology and expert support to help manage the challenges that
come with new technologies.”
Yaki Luzon, VP R&D, LiveU, said: “Our latest generation of
products has been designed to work with Sierra Wireless’ EM919x to
unlock 5G potential and deliver superior video and audio
capabilities with mission-critical transmission. Sierra Wireless
helps us ensure that LiveU is at the forefront of 5G technology for
the broadcast and sports industries.”
Yasuhisa Ito, Director of NEC R&D, NEC Personal Computers,
said: “Sierra Wireless has been a trusted partner helping NEC bring
new broadband technologies to market for many years. We’re pleased
with how our work with Sierra Wireless’ EM9191/Sub-6 GHz is
progressing on our next-generation 5G platform for mobile computing
and look forward to providing unprecedented performance with our
new 5G products.”
James Brehm, Founder & Chief Technology Evangelist, James
Brehm & Associates, said: “5G is a completely new technology,
and it will require a significant amount of effort from all parts
of ecosystem to roll out. Sierra Wireless’ long-standing position
as an industry leader, and its relationships with carriers,
infrastructure providers and chipset manufacturers will be an
advantage for helping their OEM customers get to market on time and
troubleshoot the teething issues we expect with new technologies.
Working with Sierra Wireless significantly de-risks the process and
speeds time to market for its partners. Sierra Wireless is the
go-to partner for complex new technology launches.”
The EM9190 5G NR Sub-6 GHz and mmWave embedded module delivers
revolutionary 5G speeds. With automatic 4G and 3G fallback
networks, integrated GNSS receiver, and FCC certification for CBRS
networks, the module provides reliability, security and flexibility
for Industrial IoT designs. The EM9191 5G NR Sub-6 GHz module is
also available in M.2 form factor, providing a simple upgrade path
to mmWave, as well as the EM7690 LTE Cat-20 module to help
facilitate the migration and differentiation between 4G LTE and 5G.
Sierra Wireless’ EM919x modules are built on the Qualcomm®
Snapdragon™ X55 5G Modem-RF System.
Sierra Wireless 5G EM919x embedded modules are available now.
For more information, visit:
https://www.sierrawireless.com/products-and-solutions/embedded-solutions/products/em9190/.
To contact the Sierra Wireless Sales Desk, call +1 877-687-7795 or
visit http://www.sierrawireless.com/sales.
Resources
- White papers: Considering 5G for your next product, Designing
with 5G mmWave, 5G for IoT? You’re Just in Time, Evaluation of
LTE-M Towards 5G IoT Requirements
- Webinar: Designing for 5G, what you need to know
- Blogs: Sierra Wireless Overcomes Last Major Technical Hurdle
for 5G IoT Solutions with Live 5G mmWave Data Call, Three Important
Things OEMs Should Know When Planning a 5G Product, Seven Tips For
Designing 5G NR mmWave Products, A Closer Look at the Five Waves of
5G
- Infographic: 5G Brings Evolutionary and Disruptive Changes in
The IoT
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About Sierra Wireless
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) is the leading IoT
solutions provider that combines devices, network services and
software to unlock value in the connected economy. Companies
globally are adopting IoT to improve operational efficiency, create
better customer experiences, improve their business models and
create new revenue streams. Whether it is an integrated solution to
help a business securely connect edge devices to the cloud, or a
software/API service to help manage processes associated with
billions of connected assets, or a platform to extract real-time
data to make the best business decisions, Sierra Wireless will work
with you to develop the right industry-specific solution for your
next IoT endeavor. Sierra Wireless has more than 1,300 employees
globally and operates R&D centers in North America, Europe and
Asia. For more information, visit www.sierrawireless.com.
Connect with Sierra Wireless on the IoT Blog at
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