STMicroelectronics has announced the ST4SIM-201 embedded SIM (eSIM) for machine-to-machine (M2M) communication, which meets the latest standards for 5G network access, M2M security, and flexible remote provisioning and management. Compliant with ETSI/3GPP release 16, the ST4SIM-201 can connect to 5G standalone (SA) networks. It can also connect to 3G and 4G networks and low-power wide-area…
Antennas add 5G to routers and IoT equipment
Linx Technologies is introducing three new dipoles, blade-style antennas for 5G New Radio, LTE, and cellular IoT (LTE-M, NB-IoT) applications supporting wideband and targeted cellular bands from 617 MHz to 6 GHz. The hinged design of the ANT-5GWWS3, ANT-5GWWS4, and ANT-5GWWS5 allows for the antennas to be positioned for optimum performance and reduces the potential…
5G small-cell reference platform supports band n78
Aimed at private networks, the SC-RF4-5Gn78 Indoor 5G Small Cell Standalone gNodeB Reference Platform from CommAgility supports four 100 MHz channels with 4×4 MIMO.
Wireless modules support two or three radios
The MAYA-W2 series from u-blox provide wireless connectivity with Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth LE, and 802.15.4 radios.
Test tool simplifies and automates LoRaWAN certification
The LoRaWAN Certification Test Tool (LCTT) accelerates time to market through test automation.
Power consumption for IoT modules: Protocols matter
Time equals power when transmitting data to and from NB-IoT and LTE-M devices. How you use communication protocols can affect power use.
How RedCap fits into 5G and IoT
Targeted at IoT applications, the reduced-capability in 5G will support a wide range of devices and applications that don’t need high speed, but do need low latency and high-reliability. 5G’s real promise comes not from mobile phones, but from industrial and business applications where network operators hope to recover the huge investments they’ve made in…
From design to certification: Connecting your LTE NB-IoT or M1 module to an antenna
Integrating a wireless module and antenna into a system requires thought, making design tradeoffs, achieving certification, and testing in production.
Lightning arresters keep outdoor antennas safe
Linx Technologie is introducing a series of lightning arresters for outdoor networking applications. The new Linx lightning arresters are well suited for LPWA (Helium, LoRaWan), public safety, Internet of Things (IoT), cellular vehicle to infrastructure (C-V2I), cellular IoT, 5G, LTE, and WiFi applications were protecting your equipment from the potential dangers of lightning is essential.…
LTE module runs with or without host processor
The MERCURY15G PCIe module from Global Telecom adds TDD and FDD connectivity to routers, cameras, and other IoT Devices.