eLichens, Sequans unveil natural gas detector with integrated NB-IoT/LTE-M connectivity

eLichens, announced collaboration with Sequans, resulting in recent development of its Avolta, natural gas detector (NGD). This recent edition of Avolta harnesses power of NB-IoT/LTE-M (NarrowBand-internet of things / long term evolution for machines) technology, utilising Sequans’ monarch-2 platform.

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Renesas to acquire Sequans through tender offer

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, and Sequans Communications S.A. have announced that two companies have entered into a MoU (memorandum of understanding). Pursuant to the terms of the MoU, Renesas will, following consultation of the Sequans’ works council and favourable recommendation by Sequans Board, commence a tender offer to acquire all outstanding

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Sequans, Eseye debut multi-carrier iSIM solution for IoT

Paris, France. 22 February 2023 – Sequans Communications S.A., a provider of cellular IoT chips and modules, and Eseye, a provider of IoT connectivity solutions, have joined forces to deliver the universal iSIM (integrated eUICC) connectivity solution targeting the GSMA eSIM M2M standard. The solution will reduce the complexity and cost of IoT deployments providing

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Skyworks, Sequans debut LTE-M/NB-IoT system-in-package solution

Munich, Germany – Skyworks Solutions, Inc., and Sequans Communications S.A., introduced the SKY66431, a 5G IoT SiP (system-in-package) solution. This next-generation SiP combines Sequans’ Monarch 2 modem with Skyworks’ RF front-end solution, creating the world’s smallest LTE-M/NB-IoT connectivity platform in a single package.

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Renesas to boost low-power WAN product line with NB-IoT-capable wireless module

Munich, Germany and Tokyo, Japan – Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, is expanding its low-power WAN product line as part of its strategy to deliver connectivity devices used for smart cities, smart homes, medical devices and industrial applications.

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Renesas launches cellular-to-cloud IoT development platforms powered by RA and RX MCU families

Tokyo, Japan – Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has announced two new cloud development kits, CK-RA6M5 and CK-RX65N, providing a complete connectivity solution for the RA and RX Families of 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs). The cloud kits are to be equipped with Renesas’ RYZ014A Cat-M1 module, a certified LTE cellular module that

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Sequans introduces Calliope 2: A new generation of LTE Cat 1 technology for IoT applications

Sequans Communications S.A. announced that its second-generation LTE Cat 1 chip platform, Calliope 2, will soon be sampling. Calliope 2 is designed for the cost-effective support of IoT applications that require VoLTE and a data rate higher than 100 kilobits per second that cannot be supported by LTE-M or NB-IoT technologies.

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Sequans and NTT DOCOMO partner to accelerate adoption of LTE-M technology in Japan

LTE for IoT chipmaker Sequans Communications S.A. has formalised an agreement with NTT DOCOMO, the Japan-based mobile operator, to accelerate the development of LTE-M devices and applications on DOCOMO’s network, using Sequans’ Monarch LTE Platform, the world’s most highly optimised LTE-M chip solution.

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Sequans powers Geotab’s new GO8 LTE telematics device

LTE for IoT chipmaker Sequans Communications S.A. has announced that its Calliope LTE Cat 1 Platform is powering Geotab’s new GO8Ⓡ device, an open-platform telematics solution for fleet management unveiled at the Mobile World Congress.

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First sequans-powered huawei LTE-M module now available

LTE for IoT chipmaker Sequans Communications S.A. announced that the first Huawei module based on Sequans’ Monarch LTE-M/NB-IoT platform is now available.

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Sequans and Gemalto aim to revolutionise IoT connectivity with ‘first genuine LTE Cat M1 technology’

Digital; security provider, Gemalto is partnering with LTE chipmaker Sequans Communications S.A. with the aim of “revolutionising Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity with LTE-M technology,” according to the partners.

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Sequans’ Cat 1 LTE completes interoperability testing with NTT DOCOMO

Sequans Communications S.A. announced successful completion of interoperability testing of Sequans’ Calliope Cat 1 LTE chipset with NTT DOCOMO, Inc. Japan’s mobile operator.

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Sequans partners with Gemalto on narrowband LTE Cat M1 and Cat M2 technology

LTE chipmaker Sequans Communications S.A. partnered with digital security provider, Gemalto in the LTE category 1 (Cat 1) market by developing a new set of narrowband LTE MTC solutions.

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Sequans claims the industry’s first LTE Cat M Chip for the Internet of Things

LTE chipmaker Sequans Communications S.A. introduced Monarch, the industry’s first LTE Cat M chip, compliant with the 3GPP Release 13 LTE Advanced Pro standard that defines new narrowband capabilities of LTE for machine-type-communications (LTE MTC).

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Verizon, Sequans announce LTE CAT M chipset acceleration for IoT

Sequans Communications S.A. and Verizon announced joint activities to accelerate commercial realisation of Category M (CAT M) LTE products based on the coming Release 13 of the 3GPP LTE standard. Release 13 defines new features such as extended coverage, lower data rate and lower power consumption called for by a new class of LTE applications

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Sequans and Foxconn subsidiary Socle form LTE for IoT strategic partnership

LTE chipmaker Sequans Communications S.A. and system-on-chip designer Socle Technology Corp., a fully-owned subsidiary of Foxconn announced a strategic partnership to address the global market for the LTE-enabled Internet of Things (IoT).

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