For 5G/4G massive IoT applications, Sequans provides a comprehensive product portfolio based on its flagship Monarch LTE-M/NB-IoT and Calliope Cat 1/Cat 1bis chip platforms, featuring industry-leading low power consumption, a large set of integrated functionalities, and global deployment capability.
For 5G/4G broadband IoT applications, Sequans offers a product portfolio based on its Cassiopeia Cat 4/Cat 6 4G and high-end Taurus 5G chip platforms, optimized for low-cost residential, enterprise, and industrial applications.
Founded in 2003, Sequans is based in Paris, France with additional offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Israel, Hong Kong, Singapore, Finland, Taiwan, and China. Visit Sequans online at www.sequans.com, and follow them on Linked-In, Facebook, and X.
Calliope 2 GC02S1 Modules
Optimized LTE Cat 1bis modules
Highlights
3GPP LTE Cat 1bis Release 14 (upgradable to Release 15)
Cost-effective support for Cat 1 data rate (10Mbps DL/5Mbps UL)
Industry lowest deep sleep mode at 1μA
Small LGA module form factor
Power supply supports 3.2-5.5V
Up to 2 external SIM/eSIM interfaces, and 1 integrated SIM/eSIM
Embedded IP stack (TCP w/ TLS1.3, UDP w/ DTLS1.2, CoAP/MQTT, HTTP/FTP), and LwM2M client
Open SDK for customer applications
VoLTE (available in future release)
Monarch 2 GM02S & GM02SP Modules
Dual-mode power-optimized LTE-M & NB-IoT modules for IoT applications
Highlights :
Global band support (617 MHz to 2.2 GHz) allowing for flexible support of public and private LTE bands
Assisted and non-assisted integrated GNSS (GM02SP variant)
Power supply supports 2.2-5.5V
Industry lowest deep sleep mode at 1μA and best-in-class eDRX and PSM
Up to 2 external SIM/eSIM interfaces
Embedded IP stack (TCP w/ TLS1.3, UDP w/ DTLS1.2, CoAP/MQTT, HTTP/FTP…), and LwM2M client
Open SDK for customer applications
What is Massive IoT ?
Mouser Electronics is a globally authorized distributor of semiconductors and electronic components for over 1,200 industry-leading manufacturer brands. Mouser specializes in the rapid introduction of the newest products and technologies, targeting the design engineer and buyer communities, consistently introducing new products. They spotlight more than 10,000 of those new products each quarter. Mouser.com features over 6.8 million components with 63 website domains and stocks the widest selection of components with 1,000,000 parts in inventory.
Mouser has 27 offices located around the globe and conduct business in 21 different languages and 35 currencies. Mouser has over one million sq. ft. (93.000 m²) state-of-the-art facilities at global headquarters and distribution center, with a major new expansion underway, that will total mirror the existing footprint at 93,000 m² including mezzanine space.
Mouser’s global distribution center is equipped with state-of-the-art wireless warehouse management systems that enable us to process orders 24/7, and deliver nearly perfect pick-and-ship operations. That includes 120 vertical lift modules (VLMs) installed, the largest VLM installation in the world. VLMs are essentially giant vertical filing cabinets, complete with shelves and an automated extractor that move components quickly and efficiently around the workspace.
In addition to the massive VML installation, Mouser’s distribution center features multiple Ultipack and I-Pack machines — a sophisticated automated system for sealing and labeling shipments that can process up to 14 orders per minute — as well as an OPEX Perfect Pick system for consolidation, and an AutoStore system.
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Consumers are demanding ever-increasing mobility and optimized form factors for electronics. This demand has led to advances in the integration of disparate circuit components as well as constant performance improvements of single devices that serve multiple applications. With the onset of the pandemic and the explosion of video conferencing or video/voice communication, connectivity from anywhere with multiple applications has become a necessity. Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), a class of components that saw rapid growth in the 1970s and 1980s, enable smaller and more powerful mobile devices for consumers. Integrating and implementing MEMS microphones provides advanced acoustic capabilities in these devices. LEARN MORE
Digi-Key Electronics, headquartered in Thief River Falls, Minn., USA, is recognized as both the leader and continuous innovator in the high service distribution of electronic components and automation products worldwide.
With over $4.7 billion USD in annual sales, Digi-Key Electronics is one of the largest private global companies with over 5,000 employees and over 800,000 customers for top technology markets.
Digi-Key provides more than 13.4 million components from over 2,300 quality name-brand manufacturers. Digi-Key invests in industry-leading breadth and depth of product that is in stock and available for same day shipment for orders placed before 8pm CST.
Beyond the products that drive technology innovation, Digi-Key also supports design engineers and procurement professionals with a wealth of digital solutions and tools to make their jobs more efficient. Digi-Key’s distribution space of more than 3 million square feet (278,709 square meters) allows us to ship 99% of all orders the same day they are placed.
On average, Digi-Key ships nearly 25,500 orders per day. Engineers, students, and purchasers gladly choose Digi-Key for sourcing all their component needs.
GosuncnWelink Technology Co., Ltd. (referred to as Gosuncn) is an IoT company under the Gosuncn Group (300098), focusing on Cellular IoT products and solutions, providing customers with secure and reliable IoT communication products and services.
Gosuncn’s products cover various standard and packaged cellular M2M modules, Telematics terminals, smart Broadband products, and have been recognized by many international industries. Through independent research and development of IoT communication products and solutions, the company provides innovative solution applications for international OEM terminal vendors, solution providers, system integrators, IoT service providers, MNOs, and other partners all around the world.
Gosuncn, with rich experiences in IoT terminal development, more than 70 models have been designed, of which more than 60 models are delivered in batches, including motorcycle trackers, personal trackers, asset trackers, OBD, OBU, T-Box, Router, CPE, etc., a variety of products for different application scenarios.
Gosuncn IoT wireless industrial router uses public 4G/3G networks to provide users with long-distance wireless data transmission capabilities. The product integrates a high-performance industrial 32-bit communication processor and industrial wireless module and adopts an embedded real-time operating system as a software support platform. It provides one console (or RS485/RS422) and two Ethernet LAN ports. You can connect both serial devices and Ethernet devices to implement transparent data transmission and routing.
This solution has been widely used in the M2M industry in the IoT industry chains, for example, smart grids, smart transportation, smart home, finance, mobile POS terminals, supply chain automation, industrial automation, smart building, fire protection, public safety, environmental protection, meteorology, digital medical treatment, remote sensing, military industry, space exploration, agriculture, forestry, water, coal industry, and petrochemical industry.
Take R800 for example, the industrial wireless routers allow you to conveniently implement wireless networking and remote management of self-service terminals. Operators can greatly increase the business transaction volume by deploying self-service devices in any area covered by wireless networks, such as shopping malls, streets, and neighborhoods.
Astrocast SA operates a leading global nanosatellite IoT network, offering services in industries such as Agriculture & Livestock, Maritime, Environment & Utilities to name a few.
The Astrocast network enables companies to monitor, track, and communicate with remote assets from anywhere in the world.
It relies on superior L-band spectrum through a strategic alliance with Thuraya. In partnership with Airbus, CEA/LETI and ESA, Astrocast developed Astronode S, an ultra-low power and miniaturised module compatible with inexpensive L-band patch antennas.
Founded in 2014 by a renowned team of experts, Astrocast develops and tests all its products in-house, from the satellites to the modules. Astrocast is listed on Euronext Growth Oslo and recently announced the acquisition of Hiber.
Astrocast offers a direct-to-satellite IoT communication service to scale up remote operations around the globe.
The Astrocast network has been exclusively designed to provide IoT connectivity in regions outside of cellular reach, about 85% of the world, featuring bidirectionality, cost efficiency, and low-power consumption.
Getting Started with Astrocast
The Astrocast DevKit gives you end-to-end connectivity with Astrocast’s nanosatellite IoT network in less than 20 min. Featuring hardware, documentation, libraries, GUI and access to the Astrocast portal to proof your connectivity. Helping you keep development time and effort to a minimum for your application integrating an Astronode S.
“Astrocast 101” is a series of videos to help you connect your IoT solution to the Astrocast IoT network and guide you through the Astrocast suite of products and services.
A certified industrial satellite communication device, ready to install and connect
BIDIRECTIONAL: The Astronode S+ sends your messages, gets them acknowledged and receives your control commands.
COST-EFFICIENT: Ready to connect. No resources required in electronic and RF design, enabling short time to market.
SMALL FORM FACTOR: The integration of the Astronode S+ and the L-Band patch antenna means compact size and robust data connection.
Specifications:
Power supply options: +3.3 VDC and +5 V
Peak power consumption (RF Tx): <0.35 W
Deep sleep current: <500 nA
Interface options
3.3 V UART and Astronode S digital pins
5 V RS232
Connector: Molex Nano-Fit
Integrated Astronode Patch Antenna (L-Band)
Dimensions: 70 mm x 65 mm x 14.15 mm
Certified: CE & FCC
As a Master Distributor, our role is to support business customers via our Partner Network with LTE equipment, Software & Professional Services to connect their wireless solutions. In addition, we support a rapidly growing Agent network with bundle packages of Solutions powered by the leading carrier networks.
Our Partner Network of dedicated professionals is at your service, to assist with hardware sourcing and value-added services such as staging, kitting & configuration that will fulfill each opportunity based on your business needs.
Converge IoT Products & Services
Our technical expertise covers a wide range including: Fleet & Asset Tracking, POTS Replacement & Life Safety Connections, 5G/4G LTE Routers, Mobile Device Management, New and Certified Pre-Owned Tablets & Handsets, Hotspots, Laptops, USB Modems, Connected Cameras, Rugged Handhelds, Push To Talk, External Antennas, Cellular Boosters, and Installation Services.
Converge IoT – Hardware
Converge IoT has relationships with the leading manufacturers for LTE hardware.
WE OFFER ACCESS TO NEW AND CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED HARDWARE FOR EITHER CAPITAL OR OPERATIONAL BILLING MODELS.
What is certified pre-owned?
Certified pre-owned is common terminology when selling and sourcing (not new) secondary market product. To ease any apprehension you might have about buying certified pre-owned devices, our partners take the approach of thoroughly testing each device and providing their own hardware warranty of 90 to 180 days based on the model. Typically new OEM equipment carries a 1-year warranty. Prices of certified A-stock can be as much as 20-70% below new MSRP which can provide significant savings. You can trust Converge IoT for all your certified pre-owned product needs. Hardware for business solutions includes: LTE routers, hotspots and USB modems, handsets and tablets, and related accessories.
Converge IoT – Solutions
Converge IoT specializes in generating new solutions that drive wireless networking initiatives for current and emerging LTE applications.
WIRELESS AND IoT ARE GROWING AND EXPANDING SO FAST THAT IT’S HARD TO BE AN EXPERT IN EVERYTHING.
In addition to developing solutions of our own to help you solve challenges within your organization, we lean on partners who have expertise in the solutions that will help you win business or answer a problem.
SOFTWARE
Why more companies are using Mobile Device Management software.
MOBILE DEVICE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
MOBILE DEVICE MANAGEMENT (MDM) IS THE ADMINISTRATION OF MOBILE DEVICES VIA THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE THAT HAS MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY FEATURES.
It can be used to ensure that all devices in a group or organization are configured identically and have the same set of applications and corporate policies.
Many companies turn to Mobile Device Management (MDM) software to help reduce support costs and risk by enabling IT/Admin at a company to have remote control over all their deployed devices. If a user loses their device, it can be wiped so that confidential data is not compromised, and it can lower the per-device wireless spend by locking down the handset or tablet to only do functions that are needed.
MDM also provides data security that alerts if a user attempts to jailbreak or root a smartphone or tablet. By limiting devices to approved websites and apps, it reduces exposure to malware.
Companies can update equipment, applications, functions, or policies in a scalable manner through MDM. Users or devices can easily be added or removed, and it ensures that applications are used in a consistent and supportable manner. New policies, rules, and updates can be revised in the MDM profile and pushed out over the air to all devices in the field.
CONVERGE IOT VERTICALS
WE PROVIDE SOLUTIONS THAT SPAN A WIDE RANGE OF INDUSTRIES.
At Converge IoT, our objective is to be a trusted resource that carrier sales teams and customers can rely on to bring solutions, hardware and value-added services supporting LTE-enabled projects across industries.
Our partner network covers the full spectrum of wireless solutions to help with your next opportunity, whether it’s a government project, retail space or enterprise initiative.
Quake Global is a leading telematics hardware provider of synchronized asset intelligence solutions enabling customers to locate, track, monitor and manage assets globally in real-time. Our programable IoT solutions will not only reduce costs, but provide visibility, operational clarity, improve daily operations, boost asset utilization, efficiency, safety, ROI, and provide management with more reliable business intelligence to position your company for more success in the future. Quake Global solutions are the award-winning telematics modems and routers for the transportation, fleet, industrial vehicles, logistics, marine, and remote M2M application industries.
Quake QConnect – IP67 / LTE / Wi-Fi / BLE / GNSS
The Quake Global QConnect is a modern and compact IP67 rated telematics communications gateway designed for the IoT era. QConnect is an innovative solution built to meet the demands of a variety of industries. The small but robust hardware design along with a Linux OS allows QConnect to meet the requirements of many customers. Global LTE with 3G and 2G fallback enables true world-wide connectivity. Wired and wireless connectivity is provided via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, Serial, CAN bus, and GPIO as needed, enabling a variety of methods of gathering important data with enough processing power to act as an edge computing device that can then relay valuable information back to the user or remote owner. Learn More.
Quake Q4000 – LTE / Satellite / GNSS
The Quake Global Q4000 is a rugged industrial grade telematics communication device that features LTE Global Cellular and Satellite dual-mode network connectivity, GPS connectivity, and is fully programmable with onboard applications customized to your specific needs. It is designed to be a cost-effective long service life platform enabling the user to monitor their vehicle or equipment with CAN bus, serial, or GPIO signals, and then send valuable information back to the user or remote owner when needed. Learn More.
Cassia Networks is the leading provider for enterprise Bluetooth IoT products and solutions. Their patented technology provides the most reliable and easy to manage long-range, multiple device connectivity, edge-processing and locationing for Bluetooth IoT networks.
Their mission is to solve the IoT connectivity, locationing and management challenges faced by today’s enterprises and make IoT easy.
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MP Consulting (MPC) is a dynamic team of 80 highly skilled engineers dedicated to bringing connectivity solutions to a wide array of devices across consumer, industrial, medical, and automotive sectors. Founded by Mitul Patel, MPC has swiftly established itself as a leader in product development and engineering services, leveraging a multidisciplinary approach to deliver innovative and high-quality solutions.
Our services encompass a comprehensive range of expertise, including:
Electrical Design: From schematic design and PCB layout to prototyping and factory test management, our electrical design team ensures robust and efficient solutions for all your product needs.
Mechanical Design: Offering 3D and 2D modeling, reverse engineering, and durability testing, our mechanical design services focus on creating reliable and optimized products.
Firmware Design: Specializing in RTOS, customized Linux, IoT solutions, and test automation, our firmware design team integrates cutting-edge technologies to enhance device functionality and performance.
App Development: We develop tailored Android, iOS, and web applications, along with AWS development, to provide seamless and user-friendly interfaces for your products.
Since our inception, we have completed numerous successful projects and garnered top industry awards for our innovative designs and exceptional performance. Our team’s dedication to excellence and precision ensures that every product we develop meets the highest standards of quality and functionality.
At MPC, we are passionate about driving innovation and delivering value to our clients. We work closely with our partners to understand their unique challenges and provide customized solutions that address their specific needs. Our holistic approach to strategy and transformation enables us to help clients achieve strategic alignment and their desired goals.
With over 15 years of industry experience, our founder Mitul Patel has built a legacy of innovation, securing 10 patents and leading teams at Motorola and Google before establishing MPC. Today, MPC continues to push the boundaries of product development, ensuring that our clients stay at the forefront of their respective industries.
