Sequans Unveils Latest 4G/5G Cellular IoT Module Based on Its 2nd Generation Cat 1 Calliope 2 Chip

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PARIS, December 15, 2021 PR Newswire = Kyodo News JBN

Ideal for IoT applications requiring higher levels of voice and throughput support than LTE-M

* Provides significant cost savings and doubles power consumption savings

* Enabling battery-powered Cat 1 IoT devices

*Ubiquitous Cat 1 network enables global expansion

*For alarms, trackers, payment terminals, cameras and wearables, including speakers and headphones

* Supports flexible SIM management for ieUICC, eUICC and legacy UICC

Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS) today announced the launch of a new series of Cat 1 IoT modules based on Calliope 2, the company's second-generation LTE Cat 1 bis chip. The new Calliope 2 GCO2S1 module is a low-cost, low-power, IoT-optimized solution for wearables and hearables with music streaming capabilities, smart city/smart home IoT devices such as security cameras, alarm panels, utility meters, It supports higher levels of VoLTE and throughput than LTE-M for applications including data aggregators requiring throughput up to several megabits per second. The Calliope 2 GCO2S1 module is optimized to support three regional variants, covering North America, Japan and Europe.

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The advancement of Sequans' Calliope 2 chip technology removes the cost and power consumption barriers that have so far limited the widespread adoption of Cat 1 for IoT. These advances include (1) lower cost and higher integration (2) significantly increased battery life for Cat 1 devices with lower power consumption in both active and power save modes, roughly the same level as LTE-M. 3) include advanced signal processing techniques that provide superior wireless performance; LTE Cat 1 is available on all cellular networks in the world, including regions without LTE-M and NB-IoT, making it ideal for IoT companies looking to expand their products globally.

Georges Karam, CEO of Sequans, said, "Cat 1 is a true versatile IoT solution. With our latest Calliope 2 GCO2S1 module, we have made Cat 1 extremely suitable for IoT. So the Calliope 2 GCO2S1 module can support a wider range of IoT use cases, including those that require voice.We adopt LTE-M and NB-IoT labor-saving technologies to reduce costs. , lower power consumption, and iSIM support to incorporate a high level of on-chip security, all of which combine to ensure that our Calliope 2 modules are future-proofed and ready for many years to come from 4G to 5G. It made it possible to support evolution."

Roger Wendelken, Renesas vice president and general manager of IoT and infrastructure business (MCU business), said, “The RYZ014A and 4G cellular connectivity based on Sequans’ proven Monarch Cat-M1/NB-IoT LTE platform. We are pleased to partner with Sequans to expand our cellular IoT module offerings to include our MCUs with high latency for IoT applications requiring greater bandwidth, greater mobility and lower latency. We are very excited about Sequans' Callipe Cat 1 platform supporting the case."

TSR Marketing Analyst Takeshi Niwa said, "Demand for Cat 1 technology, especially for the new Cat 1 bis technology, is exploding globally, and the total LTE Cat 1 market is expected to reach 132 million in 2021. units to 200 million units in 2025. The success of Cat 1 bis in China, especially in the utility sector, is expected to boost the introduction and deployment of this IoT-focused LTE category compared to the first-generation Cat 1. Propelled and accelerated by low costs and the outage of legacy 2G and 3G networks, the launch of platforms like Sequans' Calliope 2 that brings to market a new generation of optimized Cat 1 technology , will bring rapid growth to other countries, including Japan and the United States."

The Calliope 2 GCO2S1 module is 5G ready and compliant with the 3GPP Release 15 massive IoT standard. User application software and interfaces are compliant with Sequans' Monarch LTE-M/NB-IoT platform, enabling easy migration in Cat 1, LTE-M and NB-IoT massive IoT technologies.

Calliope 2 GCO2S1 (https://www.sequans.com/products-solutions/modules/lte-cat-1/calliope-2-gc02s1/) module features

* Supports 3GPP Release 14/15 including PSM, eDRX for ultra-low power consumption

* Cost-effective support for Cat 1 bis data rates: up to 10 Mbps DL and 5 Mbps UL

*Ultra-small "S1" LGA package

* Power supply supports 3.1V-5.5V

* Supports VoLTE and high-quality voice

*Supports external SIM and eSIM as well as integrated SIM and integrated eSIM

*Common Criteria (CC) EAL5+ security for iSIM

* Sequans Monarch LTE-M/NB-IoT compliant for easy migration in Cat 1, LTE-M, Cat NB1/NB2

Sequans pioneered Cat 1 technology and has always recognized its value.We are the only cellular IoT connectivity solution provider with a strategic product roadmap for Cat 1. Our Calliope 2 chip platform and GC02S1 module were designed with a clear recognition of the unique value of IoT, especially now that 2G and 3G networks have been shut down and 5G is on the horizon. is,” he said.

Visit Sequans at CES 2022, January 5-8. For more information and to schedule an interview, please contact events@sequans.com.

About Sequans

Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS) is a leading developer and supplier of cellular IoT connectivity solutions, offering chips and modules for 5G/4G massive and broadband IoT. Sequans offers a comprehensive product portfolio based on its flagship Monarch LTE-M/NB-IoT and Calliope Cat 1 chip platforms, featuring industry-leading low power consumption, a suite of integrated features and global deployment capabilities. there is For 5G/4G broadband IoT applications, Sequans offers a product portfolio based on its Cassiopeia Cat 4/Cat 6 4G and high-performance Taurus 5G chip platforms optimized for low-cost residential, enterprise and industrial applications. ing. Founded in 2003, Sequans is headquartered in Paris, France, with offices in the US, UK, Israel, Hong Kong, Singapore, Finland, Taiwan, South Korea and China. Visit Sequans website www.sequans.com or follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/sequans) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/28625/admin/) .

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