Sequans Introduces New LTE Cat 1 Module for Sprint IoT
September 10 2018 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS) today announced an
agreement with Sprint to make available a new LTE Cat 1 module
designed for the Sprint LTE network. The new SP150Q module is based
on Sequans’ Calliope LTE Cat 1 Platform and includes RF support for
Sprint’s LTE bands, 2, 25/2, and 26/5. The Calliope Platform is
compliant with 3GPP Release 10 and 11, supports LTE Cat 1
throughput, and is multiband FDD and TDD capable. The SP150Q module
is the result of the collaboration of Sequans and Sprint on the
development of connectivity solutions to support Sprint’s IoT
strategy, and is the first of several planned LTE IoT products to
become available.
“We are pleased to support Sprint’s IoT strategy and pleased to
make this new module available for Sprint’s network,” said Georges
Karam, Sequans CEO. “The SP150Q is a complete solution, offering
Sprint’s IoT customers a quick and easy way to connect many types
of IoT devices to Sprint’s LTE network.”
“The availability of this new LTE Cat 1 module from Sequans will
enable our existing CDMA customers to move to LTE, and new
customers to design devices quickly,” said Ivo Rook, senior vice
president, IoT for Sprint. “LTE Cat 1 is an important step in our
IoT network development. Our collaboration with Sequans, a proven
leader in LTE for IoT connectivity, helps us map out and complete
our next generation IoT network.”
The SP150Q module comprises Sequans’ Calliope LTE Cat 1 Platform
and all other elements necessary for a complete LTE modem system,
including an LTE-optimized transceiver, a complete triple-band RF
front end for Sprint LTE bands 12, 25/2, 26/5, and key interfaces,
including USB 2.0 host and device, SDIO 3.0 host, USIM, HS-UART.
SP150Q can seamlessly connect to a GNSS solution for asset and IoT
device tracking. The SP150Q is pin-to-pin compatible with all
Sequans’ Q series modules, enabling single platform support for
multiple LTE categories.
The SP150Q LTE Cat 1 module and evaluation kits will be
available in Q4.
See Sequans this week at Mobile World Congress Americas,
September 12-14, Los Angeles Convention Center, South Hall, stand
S.3146.
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About Sequans Communications
Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS) is a 4G chipmaker and
leading provider of single-mode LTE chipset solutions to wireless
device manufacturers worldwide. Founded in 2003, Sequans has
developed and delivered six generations of 4G technology and its
chips are certified and shipping in 4G networks, both LTE and
WiMAX, around the world. Today, Sequans offers two LTE product
lines: StreamrichLTE™, optimized for feature-rich mobile computing
and home/portable router devices, and StreamliteLTE™, optimized for
M2M devices and other connected devices for the Internet of Things.
Sequans is based in Paris, France with additional offices in the
United States, United Kingdom, Israel, Hong Kong, Singapore,
Sweden, Taiwan, South Korea, and China. Visit Sequans online
at www.sequans.com, www.facebook.com/sequans, www.twitter.com/sequans
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