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Sequans Communications

Global Leader in Ultra-Low-Power Cellular IoT

About Sequans

Sequans is a pioneer in ultra-low-power cellular IoT, delivering chipsets and modules optimized for LTE-M, NB-IoT, Cat-1bis, and 5G RedCap/eRedCap. With industry-leading innovation and global carrier adoption, Sequans enables reliable, scalable, and future-proof IoT connectivity worldwide.

Sequans Communications is a France-based fabless semiconductor company specializing in ultra-low-power cellular IoT technology. As one of the first to commercialize LTE-M, Europe’s only Cat-1bis solution provider, and a pioneer in 5G NR eRedCap development, Sequans offers a comprehensive, IoT-optimized 4G/5G portfolio.

Company: Sequans Communications S.A.
Founded: 2003
Headquarters: Colombes, France

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From Today’s 4G to Next-Gen 5G eRedCap
A Seamless Migration Path

Seamlessly migrate from your current 4G chipsets (Monarch 2 / Calliope 2) to next-gen 5G eRedCap chipsets (Monarch 3 / Calliope 3), protecting your design investment while moving to 5G networks.

Current Products (In Mass Production)

4G IoT Family

Monarch 2 β€” LTE-M / NB-IoT (SQN3430)
Calliope 2 β€” LTE Cat-1bis (SQN3530)
βœ” Global carrier certifications obtained
βœ” EVKs and modules available
βœ” Ready for immediate adoption
Seamless
Migration
Smooth
Migration
Next-Gen (In Development)

5G eRedCap Family

Monarch 3 β€” 5G eRedCap HD + 4G fallback (SQN4430)
Calliope 3 β€” 5G eRedCap FD/HD + 4G fallback (SQN4530)
βœ” FDD / TDD band support
βœ” Maximized device longevity
πŸ”„
Smooth Migration Path
Monarch 3 / Calliope 3 modules are footprint and software compatible with Monarch 2 / Calliope 2 modules, minimizing redesign effort when moving to 5G.
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Ultra-Low Power
LPWA-class power efficiency in eRedCap HD mode. Ideal for battery-powered devices.
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4G Fallback
Seamless 5G / 4G network switching ensures long-term network compatibility.
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Global Coverage
Covers both FDD and TDD bands, compatible with carrier networks worldwide.

MONARCH β€” Low-Speed IoT (LTE-M / NB-IoT)

Ultra-Low-Power LPWA Chipsets & Modules

Monarch Chipsets

Monarch 2

SQN3430

Monarch 2 SQN3430 Chip

Ultra-low-power LPWA platform integrating LTE-M / NB-IoT / GNSS in a single chip.

  • LTE-M & NB-IoT + GNSS integrated in one chip
  • Deep-sleep current of approximately 1 Β΅A
  • High integration simplifies BOM and design
⚑ 5G eRedCap Next-Gen

Monarch 3

SQN4430

Monarch 3 SQN4430 Chip

Next-generation LPWA chipset integrating 5G NR eRedCap HD and 4G fallback.

  • 5G NR eRedCap Half Duplex + 4G LTE-M fallback
  • Ultra-low cost and high energy efficiency in HD mode
  • Ideal for smart metering, healthcare, and asset tracking

Monarch Modules

GM02S

Global LTE-M / NB-IoT Module

GM02S Module

Ultra-low-power module covering LTE-M / NB-IoT bands worldwide.

Bands: 1/2/3/4/5/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/66/85

Package: LGA 16.3 Γ— 17 Γ— 2.2 mm

  • Ultra-low-power design
  • Open SDK support
  • EAL5+ secure enclave
πŸ”„ Migration from GM01S / GM02S: Footprint-compatible and AT command-compatible design allows reuse of existing PCB and software assets for 5G migration.
GM02S β†’ 5G-Ready Module Migration Path

GM02SP

Global LTE-M / NB-IoT + GNSS Module

GM02SP Module

Location-enabled version of GM02S with integrated GNSS (L1).

Bands: Same as GM02S

GNSS: L1 supported

Package: LGA 16.3 Γ— 17 Γ— 2.2 mm

  • Worldwide band support
  • Power-efficient GNSS integration
  • Ideal for asset tracking

Monarch Evaluation Kits (EVK)

GM02S EVK
GM02S EVK

Evaluation kit for LTE-M / NB-IoT connectivity using the GM02S module.

Kit Contents:
  • Prepaid global SIM included
  • On-board antenna
  • USB / UART connection to PC or MCU
  • Access to all module interfaces
GM02SP EVK (GNSS Enabled)
GM02SP EVK

GM02S EVK with added GNSS evaluation capability.

Kit Contents:
  • GNSS evaluation support
  • Global LTE-M / NB-IoT connectivity
  • Includes all GM02S EVK functions
  • Ideal for location-based application development

CALLIOPE β€” Mid-Speed IoT (LTE Cat-1bis)

Cat-1bis Chipsets & Modules for Industrial IoT

Calliope Chipsets

Calliope 2

SQN3530

Calliope 2 SQN3530 Chip

Single-chip Cat-1bis solution integrating baseband, RF, and application processor.

Data Rate: DL 10 Mbps / UL 5 Mbps

  • Supports multiple low-power modes
  • Europe’s only Cat-1bis chip
  • Certified by all 7 major North American carriers
  • Industrial-grade reliability
⚑ 5G eRedCap Next-Gen

Calliope 3

SQN4530

Calliope 3 SQN4530 Chip

Next-generation IoT chipset integrating 5G NR eRedCap FD/HD and 4G Cat-1bis fallback.

  • Supports 5G NR eRedCap Full Duplex / Half Duplex
  • FDD + TDD band support with 4G fallback
  • Ideal for fleet management, security systems, and industrial high-speed IoT

Calliope Modules

GC02S1 β€” WW

Worldwide Cat-1bis Module

GC02S1 WW Module

Worldwide multi-band Cat-1bis module.

Bands: 1/2/3/4/5/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/66

Package: LGA 21 Γ— 19.5 Γ— 1.8 mm

Data Rate: DL 10 Mbps / UL 5 Mbps

  • Supports North America, Europe, and Asia
  • Industry-leading 1Β΅A deep sleep current
  • eDRX / PSM power-saving features
  • Secure boot & firmware update
  • eSIM (SGP.32 compliant) support
πŸ”„ Migration from GC01S / GC02S1: Footprint-compatible and AT command-compatible design minimizes hardware and software modifications for 5G migration.
GC02S1 β†’ 5G-Ready Module Migration Path
Regional Variants

GC02S1 β€” NA / EU

Region-Optimized Module

GC02S1 NA/EU Module

Variants optimized for North America (NA) and Europe (EU).

NA Bands: 2/4/5/12/13/14/17/25/66

EU Bands: 1/3/8/20/28

  • Optimal performance for regional networks
  • Certified by major carriers
  • Same form factor as the WW model

Calliope Evaluation Kits (EVK)

GC02S1 EVK β€” WW
GC02S1 EVK

Connectivity kit for easy Cat-1bis module evaluation.

Kit Contents:
  • Soracom prepaid SIM included (3 months / max 30 USD)
  • On-board antenna
  • USB / UART connectivity
  • Built-in antenna tuner
GC02S1 EVK β€” NA / EU
GC02S1 EVK NA/EU

Region-specific evaluation kit for North America and Europe.

Features:
  • Immediate connectivity testing on local networks
  • Same configuration and features as the WW EVK
  • Ideal for local carrier certification tests

IRIS β€” RF Transceiver for SDR Apps

High-Performance RF Transceiver for Software-Defined Radio

About IRIS

Sequans Iris is a state-of-the-art integrated RF transceiver family designed for software-defined radio (SDR) applications. It is engineered for mission-critical use cases including defense, aerospace, drones, V2X, routers, and advanced 5G systems, setting new standards in RF performance, flexibility, and reliability.

The Iris product line was born from Sequans’ strategic acquisition of ACP in early 2025. ACP is recognized as a pioneer in RF semiconductor innovation, having shipped millions of transceivers for advanced applications such as 5G small cells, drones, and V2X systems.

Iris Chipset

Iris SQN9506

20 Rx, 4 Tx Wideband RF Transceiver

Iris SQN9506

State-of-the-art integrated wideband RF transceiver designed for agile SDR applications.

Frequency Range: 220 MHz to 7.125 GHz

Bandwidth: Up to 200 MHz (instantaneous)

MIMO: TX 4Γ—4, RX 4Γ—4 supported

Package: 8.4 Γ— 4.8 Γ— 1 mm (178-pin BGA)

  • 20 receive (Rx) paths and 4 transmit (Tx) paths
  • 10 RF synthesizers for simultaneous observation / scanning
  • Unlimited frequency lists for frequency hopping and anti-jamming scenarios
  • Multiple interfaces including DigRF V4.0 and JESD204C
  • Ultra-low power: Sleep 0.2 mA, Standby 3 mA, Idle 8 mA
  • Easy integration with any SDR CPU / FPGA

Key Applications

πŸ›‘οΈ Aerospace & Defense

Mission-critical communication systems

🚁 Drones

UAV communication and control

πŸ“‘ Wireless Access

5G small cells and base stations

πŸš— V2X

Vehicle-to-everything communication

πŸ—οΈ Infrastructure

Network equipment and routers

πŸ“ž Critical Communications

Emergency communication systems