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Low Power LTE-M/NB-IoT Module for Next Generation 5G Massive IoT

Monarch 2 GM02S includes Sequans’ Single-SKU™ RF front end, enabling deployment in any band worldwide, and an integrated EAL5+ secure enclave, enabling secure key storage and crypto applications and integrated SIM (iSIM). A low-power application MCU allows customers to port their own code into the module via a feature rich SDK. Monarch 2 GM02S utilizes a single rail power supply starting at 2.2V, the lowest voltage supported by any LTE-M/NB-IoT module in the industry today, thereby unlocking battery and eBOM savings. Sequans designs and owns the chipsets and software used in all its modules, thus ensuring fast time to market and lowest total cost of ownership for device makers.

Applications

The Monarch 2 GM02S module is ideal for adding LTE-M and/or NB-IoT LTE connectivity to narrowband, low data rate M2M and IoT devices, including utility meters, industrial sensors, health and fitness bands, asset trackers, and numerous additional devices for smart home, smart city, and wearable applications.

Highlights

• 3GPP LTE Release 14/15 Cat M1, NB1 and NB2.
• New tiny “S” LGA module form factor.
• Single-rail power supply supporting 2.2-5.5V.
• Programmable RF filtering for global band support in a Single-SKU™ design (617 MHz to 2.2 GHz).
• Adaptive output power supporting +23dBm, +20dBm and +14dBm providing the most efficient solution for deep indoor penetration.
• Supports external SIM and eSIM as well as integrated SIM and integrated eSIM.
• Embedded LWM2M client, TCP/IP stack, and Sequans Cloud Connector™.
• Fully tested and calibrated for easy integration into product hardware.
• Application MCU with rich SDK for customer application.
• Fully software-compatible with first generation Monarch GM01Q (LTE-M) and Monarch NB01Q (NB-IoT) modules, enabling ease of migration.
• Certified by Vodafone, AT&T, Verizon, NTT Docomo, and KDDI.

Monarch GM01Q LTE Cat M1 Optimized, single-mode LTE category M1/NB1 IoT connectivity solution for worldwide use. LTE Category M1 LGA module with global roaming and deployment capability, comprising Sequans Monarch Platform, LTE-optimized transceiver, Single-SKU™ RF front-end supporting LTE bands worldwide, and key interfaces. Learn more… Applications The Monarch GM01Q module is ideal for adding LTE connectivity to M2M and connected IoT devices. It is an ultra-compact, high performance solution, delivering a perfect blend of LTE features and ultra-low power consumption ideal for the design of cellular devices including sensors, meters, buttons, and trackers of all kinds. Highlights Certified by operators: AT&T, KDDI, NTT Docomo, Orange, and Telstra. Certified by regulatory agencies: GCF, PTRCB, FCC, IC, ACMA, JATE, and TELEC. 3GPP LTE Release 13 Cat M1/NB1 LTE UE category M1 (1.4 MHz bandwidth) up to 300 kbps DL/375kbps UL in HD-FDD, and 1 Mbps in FD-FDD. Operates with a single LTE antenna on LTE low and mid bands. Upgradable to 3GPP Release 14 LTE Advanced Pro. Small 20 x 21 x 1.5 mm LGA module. Based on Sequans Monarch LTE Platform. Embedded LWM2M client. Embedded TCP/IP stack. Support for data over PPP and over AT commands. Compatible with Linux, Windows and a wide range of embedded and real-time OSes. High-speed UART as primary data and AT command interface. Fully tested and calibrated. Pin-to-pin compatible footprint with Sequans EZLinkLTE Cat 4 VZ22Q, Cat 1 VZ120Q, and Cat M1 VZM20Q.

Monarch SiP LTE Cat M1/NB1 All-in-One System-in-Package for Ultra Compact LTE-M and NB-IoT Devices Monarch SIP is an LTE-M/NB-IoT system-in-package combining Sequans’ Monarch platform with Skyworks’ universal multi-band front-end. Includes nearly everything needed for a complete modem solution. Learn more… Applications Monarch SiP is ideal for adding LTE-M and/or NB-IoT connectivity to low data rate consumer and IoT devices, including health, safety, and fitness wearables, smart watches, and trackers of all types. Highlights Certified by Verizon Wireless. ThingSpace Ready. 3GPP Release 13 LTEAdvanced Pro; upgradable to Release 14. Supports narrowband LTE UE categories M1 and NB1/NB2 † M1: 300 kbps DL / 375 kbps UL † NB1: 27 kbps DL / 63 kbps UL † NB2: 120 Kbps DL / 170 kbps UL. Extended DRX and PSM features for long sleep duration use cases. Proprietary Dynamic Power Management (DPM) technology for 10 years operation. Coverage enhancement methods. Programmable RF filtering for global band support in a Single SKU™ design. Supports VoLTE. Single-chip 8.8 x 10.8 x 0.95 mm package. Extremely reduced BOM. Optimized for half-duplex FDD (HD-FDD) operation. 23dBm power class, with reduced power class option. Low power serial interfaces.

Monarch NB01Q LTE Cat NB1 Optimized, single-mode LTE category NB1/NB2 IoT connectivity solution for use on the worldwide NB-IoT LTE Category NB1 LGA module (upgradable to NB2) with global roaming and deployment capability, comprising Sequans Monarch Platform, LTE-optimized transceiver, Single-SKU™ RF front-end supporting LTE bands worldwide, and key interfaces. Learn more… Applications The Monarch NB01Q module is ideal for adding LTE connectivity to M2M and IoT devices. It is an ultra-compact, high performance solution, delivering a perfect blend of LTE features and ultra-low power consumption for the design of NB-IoT connected devices including sensors, meters, buttons, and trackers of all kinds. Highlights Based on Sequans Monarch LTE Platform. 3GPP LTE Release 13 Cat NB1, half-duplex FDD, 27.2 Kbps downlink and 62.5 Kbps uplink, Cat NB2, half-duplex FDD, 120 Kbps downlink and 160 Kbps uplink. Upgradable to 3GPP Release 14 LTE Advanced Pro. Operates with a single LTE antenna on LTE low and mid bands. Multi-tone and single-tone. In-band, stand alone and guard-band operation. Small 20 x 21 x 1.5 mm LGA module. Supports 200 kHz narrowband channel size for machine type communications. Embedded LWM2M client. Supports location based services. Compatible with Linux, Windows, and a wide range of embedded and real-time OSes. High-speed UART as primary data interface. Fully tested and calibrated. Pin-to-pin compatible footprint with Sequans EZLinkLTE Cat 4 VZ22Q, Cat 1 VZ120Q, and Cat M VZM20Q modules. Embedded power management, pSRAM. Optional GNSS.

 

The Calliope 2 GC02S1 modules are based on Sequans’ second-generation Calliope 2 chip and deliver optimized 4G LTE Cat 1 connectivity for IoT, M2M and consumer devices such as wearables and hearables that require support for voice and speed higher than LTE-M. Calliope 2 provides significant improvements in performance and power consumption over Calliope 1, while providing seamless migration because it is based on Sequans’ existing 4G LTE protocol stack, one of the most mature and proven in the entire LTE ecosystem.

The Calliope 2 GC02S1 modules comprise Sequans Calliope 2 platform and all other elements for a complete modem system, including an LTE-optimized transceiver, RF front end, and key interfaces in a compact, cost-effective form factor that requires no external components and includes an integrated EAL5+ secure enclave, enabling secure key storage, crypto applications, and integrated SIM (iSIM). Calliope 2 GC02S1 modules are optimized to support three regional variants covering North America, Japan, and Europe.

The Calliope 2 GC02S1 modules are ideal connectivity for M2M and IoT devices, including utility meters, industrial sensors, security and alarm systems, payment systems, asset trackers, and numerous additional devices for smart home, smart city, and wearable applications leveraging the mature 4G Cat 1 network deployed all over the world even in regions where LTE-M or NB-IoT are not fully available.

Essential Features

• 3GPP LTE Cat 1 Release 14/15 including PSM and eDRX support.
• Cost-effective support for Cat 1 data rate.
• Ultra-low power consumption.
• Ultra-small “S1” LGA module package.
• Power supply supporting 3.1V-5.5V.
• Supports external SIM and eSIM as well as integrated SIM (iUICC) and integrated eSIM (ieUICC).
• Embedded LWM2M client, TCP/IP stack, and Sequans Cloud Connector™.
• Fully tested and calibrated for easy integration into product hardware.
• VoLTE support.
• Differential firmware upgrade.
• Easy migration from Monarch 2 GM02S LTE-M/NB-IoT platform.