Leading IoT solutions provider, Sierra Wireless has announced the availability of its first-to-market EM919x 5G NR Sub-6 GHz and mmWave embedded modules. The 5G modules are based on the industry-standard M.2 form factor and enable OEMs to easily deploy secure connectivity worldwide at the highest possible speed and ultra-low latency for mobile computing, routers, gateways, industrial automation, and new Industrial IoT applications.
These modules have support for mmWave, Sub-6 GHz and LTE, as defined by the 3GPP Release 15 standard. According to the company, these modules can power the next-generation devices that deliver high-bandwidth, low-latency applications, including private networks, enterprise networking, edge processing, live streaming, video security, e-gaming, smart factories, robotics, drones, virtual reality, and machine learning.
The 5G module comes endowed with features like automatic 4G and 3G fallback networks, integrated GNSS receiver, and FCC certification for CBRS networks. It is available in the M.2 form factor, providing a simple upgrade path to mmWave as well as the EM7690 LTE Cat-20 module to help facilitate the migration and differentiation between 4G LTE and 5G. Check the Sierra Wireless website for information about the wireless 5G EM919x embedded modules and their availability.
