AirPrime® HL Series supports LTE-M
(Cat-M1/eMTC), NB-IoT (Cat-NB1), and 2G global networks in a
compact CF3® module for low power IoT applications
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 smallest, lowest
power, multi-mode Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) cellular modules
targeted at rapidly growing markets in asset tracking and connected
industrial equipment, smart city, healthcare, agriculture and
wearables.
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Sierra Wireless AirPrime HL78: Industry's
smallest, lowest power, multi-mode Low Power Wide Area (LPWA)
cellular module with integrated GNSS tracking capability, security
and embedded SIM (Photo: Business Wire)
AirPrime® HL78 modules, featuring Altair Semiconductor’s
integrated ALT1250 chipset, deliver best-in-class power performance
extending the life of battery operated devices by 5-10X compared to
other available LTE-M/NB-IoT modules. This new level of power
saving modes, with improved wake-up and sleep mode responsiveness,
as well as ultra-low sleep mode power, make HL78 the module of
choice for any power-constrained IoT application.
“With the HL78 modules, OEMs and system integrators have the
most scalable, lowest power module platform to build their global
IoT applications on,” said Dan Schieler, Senior Vice President and
General Manager, OEM Solutions, Sierra Wireless. “And to make it
even simpler for our customers, we’ve integrated the SIM and cloud,
as well as GNSS and security features, to drive down the size of
LPWA connected devices while enhancing tamper resistance and
security.”
In addition to low-power performance unique to the HL78 design,
the modules integrate GNSS tracking capability, security and an
embedded SIM in a new compact CF3® size (18mm x15mm) that is
pin-to-pin compatible with other HL Series modules. Customers have
the flexibility to deploy the same device on global LTE-M
(Cat-M1/eMTC) and NB-IoT (Cat-NB1) networks, with support for more
than 20 LTE frequency bands in addition to optional 2G fallback.
Built-in security, including HTTPS, secure socket, secure boot and
free unlimited firmware over-the-air (FOTA) updates from the
AirVantage® device management IoT Platform, helps customers ensure
HL78 deployments are future proof and secure.
“More than 690 million LTE-M and NB-IoT connected devices are
expected by 2022, and the market needs a low-power, compact
embedded module to connect their industrial, smart city, smart home
and simpler static sensor applications,” said Dan Shey, Managing
Director and Vice President at ABI Research. “With the addition of
the HL78 product line, Sierra Wireless has amassed a broad
portfolio of low power devices to drive the billions of advanced
IoT connections we expect in the next decade.”
LTE-M and NB-IoT LPWA networks deliver a new class of wireless
technology specifically designed for low-power IoT applications
[see infographic]. LPWA technologies combine lower cost, broader
coverage and better battery life with globally available and secure
cellular networks ready to connect hundreds of millions more things
to the Internet.
“The ability to switch seamlessly between any commercially
deployed LTE-M or NB-IoT frequency band gives HL78 customers the
flexibility to choose which network they want to deploy their low
bandwidth application on. And for those regions where LPWAN
coverage is not as widely available, optional 2G fallback ensures
their devices stay online,” said Ilan Reingold, Vice President,
Business Development and Marketing at Altair Semiconductor (A Sony
Group Company). “Incorporating Altair’s advanced IoT chipset, HL78
devices will also enjoy an extended life of up to 15 years on a
single battery.”
Availability
The AirPrime HL78 modules are fully compliant with the 3GPP
Release 13 standard and are Release-14-ready to support NB2
features in the future. Sierra Wireless AirPrime HL and WP Series
modules are the smallest embedded modules 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.
HL7800 and HL7802 modules are sampling with lead customers now,
with general availability in Q3 2018. For more information, visit
http://www.sierrawireless.com/LPWA.
Resources
- Infographic: What is LPWA?
- Webinar: Designing Low-Power
Applications for LTE-M and NB-IoT LPWA Networks, Feb. 1, 2018, 10
AM EST
- White papers: Evaluation of LTE-M
Towards 5G IoT Requirements, LPWA Technologies: Separating Fact
from Fiction
- Product Data Sheets: HL7800 and
HL7802
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 an IoT pioneer,
empowering businesses and industries to transform and thrive in the
connected economy. Customers Start with Sierra because we offer a
device to cloud solution, comprised of embedded and networking
solutions seamlessly integrated with our secure cloud and
connectivity services. OEMs and enterprises worldwide rely on our
expertise in delivering fully integrated solutions to reduce
complexity, turn data into intelligence and get their connected
products and services to market faster. Sierra Wireless has 1,500
employees globally and operates R&D centers in North America,
Europe and Asia. For more information, visit
www.sierrawireless.com.
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mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective
owners.
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