Industry’s smallest, lowest power multi-mode
LPWA modules with integrated GNSS, security and SIM are certified
for KDDI and AT&T LTE-M (Cat-M1/eMTC) networks
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW), the leading provider
of fully integrated device-to-cloud solutions for the Internet of
Things (IoT), today announced that Sierra Wireless AirPrime® HL78
LTE-M/NB-IoT embedded wireless modules, are now certified to
operate on both KDDI’s LTE-M network in Japan and AT&T’s LTE-M
network in the United States. As a rapidly growing list of
operators deploys LTE-M and NB-IoT networks across the globe, these
are the first of many certifications for the HL78 modules.
“Sierra Wireless’ modules provide exceptional low-power
performance that will dramatically extend battery life and enable
many new applications on KDDI’s LTE-M network,” said Hiroyuki
Kimura, Deputy General Manager, IoT Business Development Division,
KDDI. “We’re pleased to work with Sierra Wireless and Altair to
certify the HL78 modules.”
“These certifications pave the way for our LPWA customers to
support large-scale IoT deployments in smart energy, tracking,
industrial asset management, home security, patient monitoring,
wearables and any other application requiring low power and
extended coverage,” said Dan Schieler, Senior Vice President and
General Manager, OEM Solutions at Sierra Wireless. “As an original
contributor to the formation of the LPWA standards, we’re excited
to see the transformation that LTE-M and NB-IoT networks will bring
to IoT applications around the globe.”
Advantages of LTE-M and NB-IoT compared to traditional cellular
connectivity options include:
- Longer battery life targeting up to 10
years;
- Superior coverage for IoT devices
underground and deep inside buildings; and
- Reduced module and deployment
cost.
Sierra Wireless’ HL78 embedded modules use the ALT1250 radio
baseband chipset from strategic partner Altair.
“The strength of our ongoing partnership with Sierra Wireless
helped us rapidly integrate and certify our ALT1250 chipset into
the compact HL78 modules,” said Ilan Reingold, Vice President,
Business Development and Marketing at Altair Semiconductor (A Sony
Group Company). “The comprehensive market-leading efficiency of the
HL78 modules will be the catalyst for a new generation of IoT
applications.”
AirPrime® HL78 modules deliver best-in-class power performance,
extending the life of battery-operated devices by 5-10 times
compared to other available LTE-M/NB-IoT modules. This new level of
ultra-low power consumption, with improved wake-up and sleep mode
responsiveness, makes HL78 the module of choice for any
power-constrained IoT application.
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.
For more information about AirPrime HL7800 embedded modules and
where they plan to launch next, visit:
https://www.sierrawireless.com/products-and-solutions/embedded-solutions/products/hl7800.
To contact the Sierra Wireless Sales Desk, call 1-877-687-7795 or
visit https://www.sierrawireless.com/sales.
Resources:
- Blog: Three Reasons to Start with
Sierra for Your Global Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) IoT
Solutions
- Infographic: What is LPWA?
- Webinar: Designing Low-Power
Applications for LTE-M and NB-IoT LPWA Networks
- White papers: Evaluation of LTE-M
Towards 5G IoT Requirements, LPWA Technologies: Separating
Fact from Fiction
- Product Data
Sheets: HL7800 and HL7802
Note to editors:
To view and download images of Sierra Wireless products, please
visit
https://www.sierrawireless.com/newsroom/productimages.aspx.
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 more
than 1,300 employees globally and operates R&D centers in North
America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit
https://www.sierrawireless.com.
Connect with Sierra Wireless on the IoT Blog at
https://www.sierrawireless.com/iot-blog, on Twitter at
@SierraWireless, on LinkedIn at
http://www.linkedin.com/company/sierra-wireless and on YouTube at
http://www.youtube.com/SierraWireless.
About Altair Semiconductor
Altair Semiconductor, a subsidiary of Sony Semiconductor
Solutions Corporation, is a leading provider of Internet of Things
(IoT) chipsets, enabling the connection of Things to the internet
through cellular networks. The company's flagship ALT1250 is the
smallest and most highly integrated LTE Cat-M and NB-IoT chipset,
featuring ultra-low power consumption, hardware-based security,
global oneSKU, application MCU and GNSS. Altair partners
with leading global OEMs and ODMs to provide low-power and
cost-efficient modules for a range of industrial and consumer IoT
applications, such as trackers, smart meters, wearables and vehicle
telematics. Altair's chipsets have been commercially
deployed on the world's most advanced LTE networks. For more
information, visit www.altair-semi.com.
Follow Altair on Twitter: @AltairSemi.
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