Sequans Unveils Next Generation Cellular IoT Semiconductors at Mobile World Congress 2025
Sequans Communications (NYSE: SQNS) has unveiled its third-generation low-power semiconductor solution at Mobile World Congress 2025, introducing two new advanced chips to its Calliope and Monarch IoT product families. The new chips enable transition from 4G to 5G eRedCap, addressing IoT longevity challenges.
The Calliope 3 builds on Calliope 2 Cat 1bis, adding 5G NR eRedCap capabilities for fleet management, wearables, and security devices. The Monarch 3 enhances the LTE-M/NB-IoT Monarch 2 solution with 5G NR eRedCap support, targeting smart metering, healthcare, and asset tracking applications.
Both new chips offer footprint and software compatibility with their predecessors, featuring improvements in power consumption, integration, and cost efficiency. The development was supported by a French 2030 grant awarded in 2024. Sequans plans to begin providing samples to customers in 2026.
Sequans Communications (NYSE: SQNS) ha presentato la sua soluzione di semiconduttori a basso consumo di terza generazione al Mobile World Congress 2025, introducendo due nuovi chip avanzati nelle famiglie di prodotti IoT Calliope e Monarch. I nuovi chip consentono la transizione da 4G a 5G eRedCap, affrontando le sfide di longevità dell'IoT.
Il Calliope 3 si basa sul Calliope 2 Cat 1bis, aggiungendo capacità 5G NR eRedCap per la gestione delle flotte, dispositivi indossabili e di sicurezza. Il Monarch 3 migliora la soluzione LTE-M/NB-IoT Monarch 2 con supporto per 5G NR eRedCap, mirando a applicazioni di misurazione intelligente, sanità e tracciamento delle risorse.
Entrambi i nuovi chip offrono compatibilità in termini di ingombro e software con i loro predecessori, presentando miglioramenti nel consumo energetico, nell'integrazione e nell'efficienza dei costi. Lo sviluppo è stato sostenuto da un finanziamento francese 2030 assegnato nel 2024. Sequans prevede di iniziare a fornire campioni ai clienti nel 2026.
Sequans Communications (NYSE: SQNS) ha presentado su solución de semiconductores de bajo consumo de tercera generación en el Mobile World Congress 2025, introduciendo dos nuevos chips avanzados en sus familias de productos IoT Calliope y Monarch. Los nuevos chips permiten la transición de 4G a 5G eRedCap, abordando los desafíos de longevidad del IoT.
El Calliope 3 se basa en el Calliope 2 Cat 1bis, añadiendo capacidades 5G NR eRedCap para la gestión de flotas, dispositivos portátiles y de seguridad. El Monarch 3 mejora la solución LTE-M/NB-IoT Monarch 2 con soporte para 5G NR eRedCap, enfocándose en aplicaciones de medición inteligente, atención médica y seguimiento de activos.
Ambos nuevos chips ofrecen compatibilidad de tamaño y software con sus predecesores, presentando mejoras en el consumo de energía, integración y eficiencia de costos. El desarrollo fue apoyado por una subvención francesa 2030 otorgada en 2024. Sequans planea comenzar a proporcionar muestras a los clientes en 2026.
Sequans Communications (NYSE: SQNS)는 2025년 모바일 월드 콩그레스에서 저전력 반도체 솔루션의 3세대를 발표하며, Calliope 및 Monarch IoT 제품군에 두 개의 새로운 고급 칩을 도입했습니다. 새로운 칩은 IoT의 지속성 문제를 해결하며 4G에서 5G eRedCap으로의 전환을 가능하게 합니다.
Calliope 3는 Calliope 2 Cat 1bis를 기반으로 하여, 차량 관리, 웨어러블 및 보안 장치를 위한 5G NR eRedCap 기능을 추가했습니다. Monarch 3는 LTE-M/NB-IoT Monarch 2 솔루션을 5G NR eRedCap 지원으로 향상시켜, 스마트 미터링, 헬스케어 및 자산 추적 애플리케이션을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
두 새로운 칩 모두 이전 제품과 크기 및 소프트웨어 호환성을 제공하며, 전력 소비, 통합 및 비용 효율성에서 개선 사항을 보여줍니다. 이 개발은 2024년에 수여된 프랑스 2030 보조금의 지원을 받았습니다. Sequans는 2026년에 고객에게 샘플을 제공할 계획입니다.
Sequans Communications (NYSE: SQNS) a dévoilé sa solution de semi-conducteurs basse consommation de troisième génération au Mobile World Congress 2025, introduisant deux nouvelles puces avancées dans ses familles de produits IoT Calliope et Monarch. Les nouvelles puces permettent la transition de la 4G à la 5G eRedCap, répondant aux défis de longévité de l'IoT.
Le Calliope 3 s'appuie sur le Calliope 2 Cat 1bis, ajoutant des capacités 5G NR eRedCap pour la gestion de flotte, les dispositifs portables et de sécurité. Le Monarch 3 améliore la solution LTE-M/NB-IoT Monarch 2 avec un support pour 5G NR eRedCap, ciblant des applications de comptage intelligent, de santé et de suivi des actifs.
Les deux nouvelles puces offrent une compatibilité en termes de taille et de logiciel avec leurs prédécesseurs, présentant des améliorations en matière de consommation d'énergie, d'intégration et d'efficacité des coûts. Le développement a été soutenu par une subvention française 2030 attribuée en 2024. Sequans prévoit de commencer à fournir des échantillons aux clients en 2026.
Sequans Communications (NYSE: SQNS) hat auf dem Mobile World Congress 2025 seine dritte Generation von energieeffizienten Halbleiterlösungen vorgestellt und zwei neue fortschrittliche Chips für die IoT-Produktfamilien Calliope und Monarch eingeführt. Die neuen Chips ermöglichen den Übergang von 4G zu 5G eRedCap und adressieren die Herausforderungen der Langlebigkeit im IoT.
Der Calliope 3 baut auf dem Calliope 2 Cat 1bis auf und fügt 5G NR eRedCap-Funktionen für Flottenmanagement, tragbare Geräte und Sicherheitsanwendungen hinzu. Der Monarch 3 verbessert die LTE-M/NB-IoT-Lösung Monarch 2 mit Unterstützung für 5G NR eRedCap und zielt auf Anwendungen in der intelligenten Zählung, im Gesundheitswesen und im Asset-Tracking ab.
Beide neuen Chips bieten eine Fußabdruck- und Softwarekompatibilität mit ihren Vorgängern und weisen Verbesserungen beim Energieverbrauch, bei der Integration und bei der Kosteneffizienz auf. Die Entwicklung wurde durch einen französischen 2030-Zuschuss unterstützt, der 2024 vergeben wurde. Sequans plant, 2026 mit der Bereitstellung von Mustern an Kunden zu beginnen.
- Development supported by French 2030 government grant
- Enhanced power consumption and cost efficiency
- Backward compatibility with previous generation chips
- Clear transition path from 4G to 5G for existing customers
- Long wait for sample availability (2026)
- Dependent on 5G network deployment for full functionality
Introducing 5G eRedCap to Address Longevity Challenges for IoT
Barcelona, Spain--(Newsfile Corp. - March 3, 2025) - Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS), a pioneer in cellular IoT technology, proudly unveils its third-generation low-power semiconductor solution, which consists of two new advanced chips added to Sequans' flagship Calliope and Monarch IoT product families. By enabling a seamless transition from 4G low-speed modem categories to 5G eRedCap, these chips address the longevity challenges faced by most IoT applications. Additionally, they feature a significant leap in innovation, delivering major enhancements in power consumption, integration, and cost efficiency. The development of these chips benefits from the French 2030 grant awarded to Sequans in 2024 by the French government.
Calliope 3: Building on the success of the leading Calliope 2 Cat 1bis solution, Calliope 3 adds 5G NR eRedCap to LTE Cat 1bis, offering longevity with improved data rates and robust connectivity. This makes the Calliope product line an ideal solution for IoT applications requiring reliable and cost-effective connectivity, including fleet management, wearables, and security devices.
Monarch 3: Completing the best-in-class LTE-M/NB-IoT Monarch 2 solution, Monarch 3 adds 5G NR eRedCap to LTE-M, providing longevity and ultra-low power efficiency for a wide range of cellular LPWA applications. The Monarch product line is designed to meet the growing demand in industries such as smart metering, healthcare, and asset tracking.
Users of Calliope 2 (LTE Cat 1bis) and Monarch 2 (LTE-M/NB-IoT) now have a clear roadmap to manage their transition to 5G NR eRedCap. Calliope 3 and Monarch 3 modules will be footprint and software compatible with Calliope 2 and Monarch 2 modules. Sequans plans to begin providing samples to customers in 2026.
"We are excited to introduce our new generation of cellular IoT semiconductors at Mobile World Congress 2025," said Georges Karam, CEO of Sequans. "With the support of 5G eRedCap and enhanced performance, these new chips demonstrate our commitment to innovation and our dedication to providing our customers with the most advanced and efficient cellular connectivity addressing their specific IoT needs."
"As network operators plan their migration from 4G to 5G, it is critical to have 5G eRedCap semiconductors purpose-built for the IoT to achieve the cost and power efficiency needed for IoT applications," said Dan Shey, VP at ABI Research. "Offering products that enable a seamless transition of IoT applications from 4G to 5G eRedCap is extremely important so IoT application designers can develop future-proof products."
Sequans is exhibiting at Mobile World Congress 2025 from March 3rd to March 6th in Hall 5, Stand 5E61. Attendees are invited to visit and learn more about these new cutting-edge technologies.
About Sequans
Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS) is a leading semiconductor company specializing in wireless cellular technology for the Internet of Things (IoT). Our engineers design and develop innovative, secure, and scalable technologies that power the next generation of connected devices. We offer a wide range of solutions, including chips, modules, IP, and services. Our LTE-M/NB-IoT, 4G LTE Cat 1bis, and 5G NR RedCap/eRedCap platforms are optimized for IoT, delivering breakthroughs in wireless connectivity, power efficiency, security, and performance. Established in 2003, Sequans is headquartered in France and has a global presence with offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Israel, Hong Kong, Singapore, Finland, Taiwan, and China.
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