With the development of NB-IoT, its chip and module industry has also progressed rapidly. This article aims to compile all relevant enterprises and core NB-IoT products for reference by industry friends.
8 NB-IoT Chip Manufacturers
【Shenzhen HiSilicon Semiconductor Co., Ltd.】
Introduction:HiSilicon is the largest NB-IoT chip manufacturer in China, covering chips and solutions in fields such as wireless networks, fixed networks, and digital media. From high-speed communication, smart devices, IoT to video applications, HiSilicon chip solutions have been verified in more than 100 countries and regions worldwide. The products range from various communication modules of different standards and packages, vehicle networking communication terminals, industry special terminals, to overall IoT solutions.
Headquarters:Shenzhen
Chip Model:Boudica 120/Boudica 150
Timeline:Mass production achieved by the end of June 2017; the world’s first commercially available NB-IoT chip Boudica120 launched in September 2017. Boudica150 is Huawei’s second NB-IoT chip.
Product Introduction:The Boudica 120/Boudica 150 chips are flagship products of Huawei’s IoT chip series. The Boudica 120 chip is manufactured by TSMC, featuring an ultra-low power SoC chip based on the ARM Cortex-M0 core and equipped with the Huawei LiteOS embedded IoT operating system.
Official Website:http://www.hisilicon.com/
【Qualcomm Incorporated】
Introduction:Qualcomm is a leading company in global 3G, 4G, and next-generation wireless technologies, dedicated to the development and formulation of global 5G and NB-IoT standards and products. Major products include Snapdragon mobile processor platforms, wireless chipsets, 3G/4G chipsets, system software and development tools, and wireless solutions.
Headquarters:USA
Chip Model:MDM9206
Timeline:Released in March 2017, mass production by the end of May.
Product Introduction:MDM9206 is a multi-mode chip for LTE IoT, integrating eMTC/NB-IoT/E-GPRS technologies, and is the first chip to support multiple modes. This chip supports all global frequency bands for Cat-M1 and Cat-NB1 LTE, and integrates GPS, GNSS, Beidou, and Galileo global navigation satellite positioning services. It enables low-cost, low-power, low-bandwidth, and wide-coverage IoT products and services.
Official Website:http://www.qualcomm.cn/
【ZTE Microelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.】
Introduction:ZTE Microelectronics provides comprehensive solutions for 3G/4G/IOT, including baseband processors, RF, application processors, power chips, and more. ZTE Microelectronics officially launched its NB-IoT secure IoT chip RoseFinch7100, which is the first domestically developed IoT chip with a TEE security framework, providing a complete terminal security system for users with its lightweight and efficient IoT solutions, ensuring a secure IoT life.
Headquarters:Shenzhen
Chip Model:RoseFinch7100 (Zhuque)
Timeline:In September last year, ZTE Microelectronics launched the NB-IoT prototype chip and the world’s first fully functional full-band NB-IoT chip RoseFinch7100V0.1, which began commercial use in September 2017.
Product Introduction:RoseFinch7100 features ultra-low power design, high-efficiency protocol processing, open application processor, and global security. In terms of power consumption, RoseFinch7100 has achieved a sleep power consumption of 2μA, making it the lowest power consumption chip globally.
Chip Model:Wisefone7100
Timeline:In March 2017, ZTE Microelectronics officially launched the NB-IoT commercial chip Wisefone7100.
Product Introduction:This chip integrates the CK802 chip from Zhongtian Micro Systems, with its DSP IP sourced from CEVA.
Official Website:http://www.sanechips.com.cn/
【RDA Microelectronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.】
Introduction:RDA Microelectronics designs, develops, manufactures, and sells RF and mixed-signal chips and system chips, providing related technical consulting and services. Its products mainly include GSM baseband/multi-mode RF transceiver chips/multi-mode RF power amplifier chips/Bluetooth, wireless, and FM radio combination chips, etc.
Headquarters:Shanghai
Chip Model:RDA8909, RDA8910
Timeline:RDA8909 is expected to go into mass production in Q4 2017, and RDA8910 is expected to go into mass production in 2018.
Product Introduction:RDA8909 is a dual-mode chip integrating 2G and NB-IoT communication technologies, compliant with 3GPP R13’s NB-IoT standard, and can be upgraded via software to support the latest 3GPP R14 standard. RDA8910 is a tri-mode product supporting eMTC, NB-IoT, and GPRS.
Official Website:http://www.rdamicro.com/
【Nordic】
Introduction:Nordic Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in ultra-low power short-range wireless communication technology in the unlicensed 2.4GHz band and below 1GHz ISM bands. Customers can use Nordic’s ultra-low power wireless solutions to add wireless connectivity to various products. The Nordic nRF91 series is Nordic’s NB-IoT cellular technology product.
Headquarters:Norway
Chip Model:nRF91
Timeline:Samples available in the second half of 2017, supply in 2018.
Product Introduction:No samples available yet, supports LTE-M and NB-IoT standards as specified by 3GPP R13.
Official Website:http://www.nordicsemi.com/
【Altair】
Introduction:Altair is a chip design company producing 4G technology terminal baseband processors and also designs RF transceivers for 4G terminals operating in FDD and TDD frequency bands.
Headquarters:Israel
Chip Model:ALT1250
Timeline:Mass production in July 2017.
Product Introduction:This chip integrates Cat-M, Cat-NB1, and GPS communication technologies. 90% of the components in cellular IoT modules, such as RF, baseband, front-end components, power amplifiers, filters, and switches, are integrated into the ALT1250 chip.
Official Website:https://altair-semi.com/
【Sequans】
Introduction:Sequans is a 4G LTE chip manufacturer that primarily provides single-mode LTE chipset solutions for global wireless device manufacturers. Currently, Sequans has launched two LTE product lines: one optimized for broadband devices, StreamrichLTE™, and the other optimized for narrowband IoT, StreamliteLTE™. In addition, Sequans collaborates with Skyworks to create optimal solutions for LTE Cat.M applications to meet the increasing demands for embedded cellular connectivity in IoT.
Headquarters:France
Chip Model:Monarch SX
Timeline:Mass production by the end of July.
Product Introduction:Based on Sequans’ Monarch LTE-M/NB-IoT platform, it integrates baseband, RF, storage, and power management, and also includes an ARM Cortex-M4 processor, a media processing engine for audio and voice applications (including VoLTE support on LTE-M), a low-power sensor hub, GPU, display controller, and numerous IoT interfaces.
Official Website:http://www.sequans.com/
【MediaTek Inc.】
Introduction:MediaTek provides cutting-edge system-on-chip solutions and is the only IC design company capable of creating IC solutions that span information technology, consumer electronics, and wireless communication. Drawing on nearly 20 years of experience in designing high-end chips, it builds high-performance platforms for smart wearable devices, wireless health and fitness devices, smart home and office products, wireless audio, and more.
Headquarters:Taiwan
Chip Model:MT2625
Timeline:Released by the end of June 2017.
Product Introduction:MT2625 is a system-on-chip that supports NB-IoT R14 and operates across the full frequency range of 450MHz-2.1GHz. It is based on a real-time operating system (RTOS) and can be easily customized for various applications, such as home automation, cloud beacon, smart metering, and many other static or mobile IoT applications. The MT2625 is highly integrated with an NB-IoT demodulation digital signal processor, RF antenna, front-end analog baseband, ARM Cortex-M microcontroller, pseudo-static RAM, flash memory, and power management unit. Additionally, it integrates a rich set of peripheral I/O interfaces.
Official Website:https://www.mediatek.tw/
23 NB-IoT Module Manufacturers
The following are 23 NB-IoT module manufacturers, mainly focusing on domestic manufacturers.
【ZTE Corporation】
Introduction:ZTE Corporation is a leading global provider of comprehensive communication solutions. Established in 1985, it is a large public telecommunications equipment company listed in Hong Kong and Shenzhen. The company provides innovative technologies and product solutions to global telecom operators and enterprise network customers.
Headquarters:Shenzhen
Module Model:ZM8300
Chip Used:Qualcomm MDM9206
Module Introduction:ZM8300 is a low-power wide-area wireless communication module that adopts LGA packaging and supports both NB-IoT and eMTC dual modes. Compared with traditional 4G modules, it has a coverage enhancement of 20dB, and its power consumption can be as low as 8μA in power-saving mode. It also supports GPS and Beidou positioning services, making it suitable for applications in metering, monitoring, wearables, logistics, smart cities, industrial IoT, and more.
Application Case:ZTE Corporation has participated in the construction of several intelligent manhole cover projects in Fujian Province, where its intelligent manhole cover products integrate smart products above and below the manhole cover, achieving real-time monitoring, recording, and alarm functions for comprehensive water level data in flood-prone areas, providing important technical support for solving urban waterlogging problems. The NB-IoT module ZM8300 from ZTE Corporation provides communication functions for these smart manhole covers.
Official Website:http://www.zte.com.cn/
【Shanghai Quectel Communication Technology Co., Ltd.】
Introduction:Huawei’s main partner for NB-IoT, Quectel Wireless Solutions is a leading global supplier of GSM/GPRS, UMTS/HSPA/(+), LTE, and GNSS modules.
Headquarters:Shanghai
Module Model:BC95-B20/B8/B5/B28 (HiSilicon chip), BG36 module (Qualcomm chip), BC28 (HiSilicon chip)
Chip Used:Boudica 120 and MDM9206
Module Introduction:BC95 is a high-performance, low-power NB-IoT wireless communication module, with dimensions of only 19.9×23.6×2.2mm, maximizing the demand for small-sized module products in terminal devices. This module is designed to be compatible with Quectel’s GSM/GPRS series M95 modules, allowing customers to quickly and flexibly design and upgrade their products. BC95 adopts LCC packaging and can be quickly produced using standard SMT equipment, providing a reliable connection method for customers, making it particularly suitable for modern production methods that require automation, large-scale, and low-cost. The SMT chip technology also gives BC95 high reliability to meet application needs in complex environments.
BG36 is a wireless communication module specifically designed for the low-power IoT field. It is developed based on the Qualcomm MDM9206 platform and supports a maximum uplink rate of 375Kbps, making it very suitable for mid-to-low-speed application areas such as wearable devices and smart metering. BG36 adopts advanced LGA packaging and is designed to be compatible with multiple 2G, 3G, and 4G products from Quectel, including LTE series EG91, Cat.NB1 BC95, etc., allowing customers to quickly and flexibly design and upgrade their products.
BC28 supports B1/B3/B5/B8/B20/B28 frequency bands, with a maximum uplink rate of 62.5kbps in multi-tone mode. BC28’s dimensions are only 17.7×15.8×2.3mm, making it the smallest NB-IoT module among similar products globally. This module adopts LCC packaging and is compatible with Quectel’s GSM/GPRS series M26 module, allowing customers to quickly and flexibly switch from traditional 2G networks to NB-IoT networks.
Main Application Areas:BC95 is commonly used in wireless metering, smart cities, security, asset tracking, smart appliances, agriculture, environmental monitoring, and many other industries to provide comprehensive SMS and data transmission services.
Application Case:Quectel’s NB-IoT modules have been widely used in dozens of IoT sub-sectors, and the intelligent streetlight terminals have been put into commercial use in several cities, including Yingtan in Jiangxi Province and Xiong’an in Hebei Province. Earlier, Fuzhou Water Company planned to retrofit the first batch of 1 million household water meters and monitoring water meters using NB-IoT technology to carry out smart metering services. The smart water meter used for the retrofit project is powered by the BC95 module developed by Quectel.
Official Website:http://www.quectel.com/cn/
【ZTE IoT Technology Co., Ltd.】
Introduction:Dedicated to achieving more, smarter, and more secure wireless connections and services, with products covering various standards and packaging of communication module products, vehicle networking communication terminal products, industry special terminals, and overall IoT solutions, ZTE has gained recognition in various industries at home and abroad through continuous innovation and excellent quality.
Headquarters:Shenzhen
Module Model:ME3612
Chip Used:Qualcomm MDM9206
Module Introduction:ME3612 is a narrowband cellular IoT communication module that supports NB-IoT/eMTC/EGPRS communication standards. Under the NB-IoT standard, this module can provide a maximum uplink rate of 66Kbps and a downlink rate of 34Kbps, supporting the frequency bands of major global operators in NB-IoT. This module is fully compatible with the LCC 30*30 packaging series of 4G/3G modules such as ME3630/ME3620/ME3610/MC8635/MW3650, allowing users to choose according to different needs and scenarios for quick product launches.
Main Application Areas:ME3612 modules are widely used in various industry applications such as smart meters, in-vehicle entertainment systems, in-vehicle hotspots, security information collection, remote medical care, POS, industrial routers, and more.
Application Case:In the first NB-IoT smart gas meter/smart water meter pilot project launched in Chongqing, ZTE IoT provided its ME3612 module for the project, collaborating with a pioneering technology company to achieve the NB-IoT smart gas metering business joint debugging.
Official Website:http://www.ztewelink.com/
【Xiamen Qijun IoT Technology Co., Ltd.】
Introduction:Qijun Co., Ltd. possesses multiple independent intellectual property rights and core technologies. The company designs and develops positioning and wireless communication series modules, terminals, and related software technologies based on customer needs, applicable in various IoT sub-sectors such as smart homes, intelligent transportation, smart utilities, mobile payments, and smart healthcare. By the end of 2016, Qijun’s module products had shipped nearly 50 million sets. Meanwhile, the Qiyu Smart City company under Qijun provides comprehensive solutions based on IoT technology for smart city, smart community, and industrial IoT construction.
Headquarters:Xiamen
Module Model:ML3500, ML5510, ML5530, ML5535 (in development)
Chip Used:ML3500 (Qualcomm MDM9206); ML5510, ML5530 (Huawei HiSilicon Hi2110); ML5535 (Huawei HiSilicon Hi2115)
Module Introduction:ML3500 features multi-mode multi-frequency support for NB-IoT/eMTC/EGPRS, embedded with multiple network protocols and characteristics, adopting LGA packaging; ML5510 has compatibility with eSIM solutions and ultra-low sleep power consumption, adopting LCC+LGA packaging; ML5530 has ultra-small size and ultra-low sleep power consumption, adopting LCC packaging.
Main Application Areas:Smart metering, independent smoke detection, smart parking, smart manhole covers, smart streetlights, smart municipal solutions, shared bicycles, electric bicycles/motorcycles, smart municipal solutions.
Application Case:In August 2017, Qijun Co., Ltd. completed the nationwide first large-scale delivery of the “NB-IoT Smart Independent Smoke Detector Project,” implemented in Haicang, Xiamen, ensuring urban fire safety during the BRICS summit.
Official Website:www.cheerzing.com
【Shanghai Yike Communication Technology Co., Ltd.】
Introduction:A supplier of GSM/GPRS, WCDMA/LTE, NB-IoT, GPS/GNSS modules. The company is dedicated to providing smart and non-smart wireless module products and application solutions.
Headquarters:Shanghai
Module Model:L700
Chip Used:Qualcomm MDM9206
Module Introduction:L700 is a multi-mode IoT module that supports multiple frequency bands, including CATM1/NB-IOT/GSM/GPRS/EDGE, with dimensions of 30.0×30.0×2.6mm. It adopts LCC packaging, cost-optimized SMT form, and high integration allows customers to design their own application products conveniently and experience the benefits of the module’s small size, low power consumption, and high mechanical strength. L700 also integrates high-sensitivity GNSS, supporting GPS/BEIDOU/GLONASS positioning systems, making it particularly suitable for various IoT products and devices.
Official Website:http://www.mobiletek.cn/
【China Mobile Internet of Things Co., Ltd.】
Introduction:A wholly-owned subsidiary established by China Mobile Communications Group. It supports IoT business services, provides dedicated modules and chips, and promotes IoT-specific products.
Headquarters:Chongqing
Module Model:M5310 (HiSilicon), A9500 (Qualcomm)
Chip Used:HiSilicon Hi2110, Qualcomm MDM9206
Module Introduction:M5310 has dimensions of only 19×18.4×2.7mm, saving over 30% of board space. M5310 supports eSIM technology and OneNET platform protocol, making it suitable for wireless connections of IoT terminals, effectively solving many current IoT issues. A9500 uses Qualcomm MDM9206 chip, supporting voice calls and TCP/IP protocols.
Main Application Areas:Applicable in smart metering, smart parking, smart buildings, smart homes, and other industries.
Official Website:http://iot.10086.cn/
【Xinxun Wireless Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.】
Introduction:Xinxun is a leading global provider of M2M modules and solutions. In addition to providing complete wireless module products, Xinxun also offers professional customized ODM services, covering applications in fleet management, tracking, remote monitoring, security, and industrial monitoring.
Headquarters:Shanghai
Module Model:SIM7000C and SIM7000C-N (for domestic market), SIM7000E (for European market), SIM7000A (for North American market)
Chip Used:Qualcomm MDM9206
Module Introduction:SIM7000C adopts SMT packaging, with dimensions of 24X24X2.6mm, supporting GNSS positioning services, and can simultaneously support eMTC, NB-IoT, and GPRS. Even in areas without NB-IoT and eMTC signal coverage, it can automatically switch to GSM networks, ensuring connection stability and application reliability. SIM7000C-N is a multi-frequency NB-IoT wireless module, with a maximum data transmission speed of up to 66Kbps.
Main Application Areas:SIM7000C is mainly aimed at the domestic market, suitable for various IoT fields such as automotive, positioning, smart metering, security monitoring, remote control, and asset management.
Application Case:SIM7000C has been applied in multiple industries, such as shared bicycles and environmental monitoring. The latest automatic follow luggage suitcase launched by Alibaba Cloud at the Cloud Summit is also developed based on the SIMCom SIM7000C.
Official Website:http://www.simcomm2m.com/
【Longshang Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.】
Introduction:Longshang Technology is a global leader in information and communication solutions, providing a full range of wireless communication modules and IoT application solutions based on wireless communication modules.
Headquarters:Shanghai
Module Model:A9500
Chip Used:Qualcomm MDM9206
Module Introduction:A9500 is the industry’s first narrowband all-network communication module launched at the end of 2016, supporting eMTC/NB-IoT/GPRS, and is compatible with the networks of the three major operators B3/B5/B8/B39, achieving true all-network communication. Its dimensions are 26.0×24.0×2.5mm, with a power consumption of 50μA, supporting standard AT command set.
Main Application Areas:Longshang has already developed mature landing solutions in multiple IoT application fields, including smart water meters, smart gas meters, smart parking locks, smart manhole covers, smart optical distribution boxes, smart agriculture, smart smoke detectors, and smart streetlights.
Official Website:http://www.longsung.com/index.aspx
【H3C Technologies Co., Ltd.】
Introduction:H3C is a leading global provider of new IT solutions, dedicated to the R&D, production, consulting, sales, and service of new IT solutions and products. H3C has an entire series of network, IoT, server, storage, security, hyper-converged, and IT management systems products with independent innovation and intellectual property rights, capable of providing one-stop, comprehensive IT solutions including large connectivity, large security, cloud computing, big data, and IT consulting services.
Headquarters:Beijing
Module Model:IM2209
Chip Used:Qualcomm MDM9206
Module Introduction:This module is a wireless communication module supporting eMTC/NB-IoT/E-GPRS, with multi-band support. The IM2209 module adopts an advanced highly integrated design scheme, integrating RF and baseband on a single PCB, completing wireless reception, transmission, baseband signal processing, and audio signal processing functions. In addition, it has communicated with multiple operators and achieved good testing results.
Main Application Areas:Smart manhole covers, smart parking, smart logistics, smart metering, electric vehicle theft prevention, and other fields.
Official Website:http://www.h3c.com/cn/
【Shenzhen Youfang Technology Co., Ltd.】
Introduction:Youfang Technology focuses on exploring and realizing wireless application needs, providing professional industrial module products and industrial IoT solutions for various communication standards such as LTE, WCDMA, EVDO, GPRS, CDMA 1X, and short-range wireless, with a complete R&D and design system including product planning, industrial design, structure, hardware, software, testing, ID, and logistics.
Headquarters:Shenzhen
Module Model:N20
Chip Used:Qualcomm MDM9206
Module Introduction:N20 adopts LGA packaging, with dimensions of only 26x23x2.8mm, supporting a maximum transmission rate of 250Kbps. The low-power design allows the terminal product to operate for ten years on just one AA battery.
Main Application Areas:Wireless meter reading, smart cities, environmental protection, and more.
Official Website:http://www.neoway.com/
【Shenzhen Meige Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.】
Introduction:Shenzhen Meige Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. was established in 2007 and successfully listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in June 2017 (stock code: 002881). The company’s core business is the R&D and production of IoT intelligent terminals, wireless communication modules (M2M), and smart hardware based on new-generation information technology and long-distance wireless data transmission technology, as well as precision mold development and precision component production and sales. The company’s IoT intelligent terminals, LTE module products, and wireless data solutions have been widely applied in mobile payments, vehicle networking, security, industrial routing, consumer electronics, smart power, smart metering, smart terminals, and object tracking.
Headquarters:Shenzhen
Module Model:SLM150, SLM151-T, SLM151-M
Chip Used:Qualcomm MDM9206
Module Introduction:SLM150 is a dual-mode NB-IoT & eMTC narrowband IoT communication module, covering mainstream frequency bands globally, with LGA packaging form, dimensions: 22.5×26.5×2.2mm, adopting a universal industrial standard interface, supporting multiple network protocols, low-power modes (PSM/eDRX), and GPS/Beidou/GLONASS functions, with reserved voice interface.
SLM151-T and SLM151-M are multi-mode NB-IoT & eMTC & EGPRS narrowband IoT communication modules, supporting frequency bands of the three major domestic operators, and GSM fallback. They adopt LCC packaging, dimensions: 24.0×26.0x2.6mm, with SLM151-T meeting the specifications defined in the “China Telecom NB-IoT Module Demand White Paper” for the size and pin definitions of NB-IoT modules, and SLM151-M meeting the specifications defined in the “China Mobile NB-IoT General Module Technical Requirements” for the size and pin definitions of NB-IoT modules.
Main Application Areas:Smart water management, smart metering, smart parking, asset tracking, shared bicycle smart locks, lighting IoT, smart logistics, smart smoke detection, elevator IoT, predictive maintenance for engineering vehicles, smart factories, gas detection, smart appliances, smart homes, vehicle networking, agriculture, and environmental monitoring.
Official Website:http://www.meigchina.com/
【Shenzhen Guanghetong Wireless Co., Ltd.】
Introduction:The first listed wireless communication module and solution provider in China. Fibocom brand products comprehensively cover LTE, NB-IoT/eMTC, HSPA+, GSM/GPRS wireless communication modules, and solutions, with major shareholders including Intel, the world’s largest personal computer parts and CPU manufacturer.
Headquarters:Shenzhen
Module Model:N700-CN
Chip Used:RoseFinch7100
Module Introduction:N700-CN is the industry’s smallest NB-IoT module, measuring only 16*18*2.1mm, saving over 40% of board space. This module adopts LCC packaging, with packaging interfaces meeting the CCSA standard definition, providing customers with stable and reliable connection methods.
Main Application Areas: Smart metering, smart parking, smart homes, municipal streetlights, and other IoT industries.
Official Website:http://www.fibocom.com.cn/
【Lenovo Connect Communication Co., Ltd.】
Introduction:Lenovo Connect Communication is a subsidiary of Lenovo Venture Group, dedicated to becoming a global leading smart IoT service provider, building an end-to-end integrated solution of cloud management, terminal management, software, and hardware around the smart IoT field, covering multiple fields such as smart governance, smart metering, smart vehicle networking, smart finance, smart logistics, smart environmental protection, smart homes, and smart healthcare.
Headquarters:Shenzhen
Module Model:C1100
Chip Used:Qualcomm MDM9206
Module Introduction:C1100 module adopts TAF standard packaging, with two product versions: C1100 (GPRS/NB-IoT/eMTC/GPS) and C1100N (NB-IoT/GPS).
Main Application Areas:Widely applicable in smart parking, smart manhole covers, smart streetlights, smart metering, smart security, and smart locks.
Official Website:http://www.lenovoconnect.com/
【Lierda Technology Group Co., Ltd.】
Introduction:Lierda is a high-tech enterprise providing IoT systems and smart product solutions. In the field of wireless communication for IoT, the company has mature communication solutions including NB-IoT, LoRa, Wi-Fi, and BLE.
Headquarters:Hangzhou
Module Model:NB05-01, NB08-01
Chip Used:HiSilicon Boudica chip set
Module Introduction:NB05-01 and NB08-01 have dimensions of 20x16x2.2mm, with a receiving sensitivity of -128dBm, transmitting power of 23dBm, and power consumption of less than 5 microamps.
Main Application Areas:Power grid, smart shelves, industrial production, water and gas meters, cold chain, smoke detection, shared bicycles, and more.
Official Website:http://www.lierda.com/home/index.html
【Shanghai KuanWing Communication Technology Co., Ltd.】
Introduction:KuanWing Communication is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wutong Holding Group, established in 2008. Its product solutions cover 3G, LTE, NB-IoT, and WiFi, using platforms that include Qualcomm, Marvell, and others.
Headquarters:Shanghai
Module Model:BM817C-M
Chip Used:Qualcomm MDM9206
Module Introduction:This module’s communication standards include LTE Cat M1/Cat NB1/EGPRS/GPRS, with strong expansion capabilities and rich interfaces.
Main Application Areas: Used in smoke detection and alarm systems in hotels, office buildings, and public places.
Official Website:http://www.broadmobi.com/
【Smart Haipai Technology Co., Ltd.】
Introduction:Haipai Technology is a smart terminal designer and manufacturer, as well as a smart system solution provider and intelligent operation service provider under the China Aerospace Communication Holdings.
Headquarters:Shenzhen
Chip Used:Qualcomm MDM9206
Module Introduction:This company’s module communication standards include eMTC/NB-IoT/E-GPRS, and the module size is 55*42.5*11mm, expected to go into mass production in March 2018.
Official Website:http://www.hipad.com/
【Shenzhen Weiwen Wireless Co., Ltd.】
Introduction:Weiwen is a company focused on R&D, customer customization, products, and services, developing various types of data terminal products using 3G/4G cellular platforms, and is a leading domestic provider of cellular data product solutions and production.
Headquarters:Shenzhen
Module Model:WD641
Chip Used:Qualcomm MDM9206
Main Application Areas:Smart homes, smart cities, and meter measurement.
Official Website:http://www.we-wins.com/
【Shanghai Wenheng Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.】
Introduction:Wenheng Electronics was established in 2013 and was wholly acquired by Shandong Youren Information Technology Co., Ltd. in 2017, focusing on the R&D, production, and sales of IoT modules across all fields, with products covering WIFI, BLE, NBIOT, GPS, LPWAN, GRPS, WCDMA, 4G, LTE, and many other fields.
Module Model:WH-NB73
Chip Used:Huawei Boudica 120
Module Introduction:It has a built-in SIM card, onboard antenna, software services: supports UDP transparent transmission; provides CoAP components, stable retransmission mechanism; also offers cloud services, enabling remote collection and control applications with zero programming.
Main Application Areas:Smart metering, charging piles, agricultural detection, smart oil fields, smart buildings, shared bicycles.
Official Website:http://www.mokuai.cn/
【Guangzhou Xinwei Communication Technology Co., Ltd.】
Introduction:Xinwei Communication is a professional solution design company focusing on IoT and mobile Internet wireless communication modules. Established in 2007, its products mainly include 2G/3G/4G IoT modules, 4G smart core modules, narrowband NB-IoT IoT modules, smart network cameras, and IPCAM module solutions, while also being a supplier of Internet+smart hardware+IoT platform solutions.
Module Model:SN12
Chip Used:HiSilicon chip
Module Introduction:SN12 adopts LCC postage hole packaging interface, featuring wide coverage, ultra-low power consumption, and massive connectivity, with dimensions of 23*19*2.2mm.
Main Application Areas:Smart metering, logistics tracking, smart parking, smart agriculture, M2M applications, etc.
Official Website:http://www.mokuai.cn/
【u-blox】
Introduction:This company entered the GPS industry by designing GPS modules using chips from other manufacturers, focusing on the automotive GPS market. In 2006, it successfully launched the U-blox5 series chipsets, which are forward-looking, compatible with the US GPS satellite system and the EU Galileo satellite system engines, with a data refresh frequency of less than 1 second, ultra-low power consumption of 50 milliwatts, and leading performance with a tracking sensitivity of up to -160 dBm, becoming a leader in the industry and participating in the formulation and revision of European automotive GPS navigation standards.
Headquarters:Switzerland
Module Model:SARA-N2
Chip Used:HiSilicon Boudica chip set
Application Case:Flashnet in Romania adopted this technology to launch the world’s first NB-IoT connected intelligent streetlight control system, InteliLIGHT®. Currently, hundreds of deployment projects have been established worldwide. The InteliLIGHT smart streetlight remote management solution adopts multiple communication protocols and has been validated.
Official Website:https://www.u-blox.com/
【Sierra Wireless】
Introduction:Sierra provides hardware, software, and services in the wireless market, offering customers innovative, reliable, and high-performance solutions.
Headquarters:USA
Module Model:WP7700, WP7702
Chip Used:Altair
Module Introduction:Both series of modules can provide download speeds of up to 300Kbps and upload speeds of 375Kbps, with dimensions of 22x23x2.5mm.
Main Application Areas: Wearable devices, health monitoring devices, tracking devices, and smart home and smart city devices.
Official Website:https://www.sierrawireless.com/
【Gemalto】
Introduction:Gemalto provides easy-to-use technology and services for enterprises and governments, certifying identities and protecting data to keep it secure, enabling services among personal devices, connected objects, and cloud.
Headquarters:Netherlands
Module Model:Unknown
Chip Used:Unknown
Official Website:http://www.gemalto.com
【Telit】
Introduction:Telit is a global leader in IoT implementation.
Headquarters:UK
Module Model:Unknown
Chip Used:Unknown
Official Website:http://www.telit.com/
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