Sony Semiconductor Israel, a manufacturer of cellular IoT chipets, has announced the launch of the ALT1350 on the international market.
The ALT1350, the first cellular LTE/NB/IoT solution ever created, integrates satellite connectivity (NTN), LPWA and LTE/M/NB/IoT into a single chipet. This opens the door to further progress in the connected world.
Sony’s ALT1350 is a cellular IoT device that has an architecture which alleviates the concerns IoT providers have about power consumption. Its optimised standby (eDRX), compared to current generation, reduces power consumption by up to 80%.
The ALT1350’s integrated sub-GHz/2.4GHz transceiver offers hybrid connectivity for trackers and smart meters, as well as other gadgets. IEEE 802.15.4-based protocol, such as Wi-Sun Air, U-Bus Air and wM-Bus in addition to point-to-point or mesh technologies, improves coverage and lowers costs.
The ALT1350 has a sensor hub that gathers data from sensors, while consuming very little power. It also offers location using cellular and WiFi networks. The chip is tightly integrated and can simultaneously offer LTE and GPS.
The chipset was designed to meet the needs of a wide range of verticals, including transportation, monitoring, smart cities, connected healthcare, and others. Device manufacturers in various industries will benefit from its low power consumption, battery life, Release 15 LTE M/NB-IoT Software Stack, and possible interoperability 3GPP Release 17. All features guarantee durability and ensure that the ALT1350 is compatible with 5G networks. The ALT1350 also features a second LPWA transceiver operating in the 2.4GHz and 1GHz ISM band, enabling a range of connectivity options.
The chip offers low-power computing on-the edge, including data collection, low-power AI/ML, and MCU for IoT applications. The device is being tested to attract customers. It will be available in 2023.
