Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global provider of IoT solutions, announces the launch of the Quectel BG95-S5 3GPP satellite communications module for non-terrestrial networks , NTN). The module supports the 3GPP version 17 IoT-NTN standard on S- and L-band frequencies for satellite communications. Additionally, the multimode BG95-S5 supports LTE Cat M1, Cat NB2, eGPRS, and integrated GNSS.
With a cost-effective 23.6mm × 19.9mm × 2.2mm SMT form factor, the BG95-S5 is ideal for space-constrained use cases that need to access multiple types of networking technology. With NTN satellite communication increasing in popularity as constellations are built, having the ability to connect via NTN, cellular, and GNSS offers considerable flexibility for designers. This ensures that devices are able to find connections regardless of deployment location or the availability of NTNs at the time of communication.
“This versatile module enables use cases that rely on ubiquitous connectivity to utilize NTNs, LTE Cat M1, Cat NB2, eGPRS or GNSS, depending on availability at the deployment site,” says Norbert Muhrer, president and CSO, Quectel Wireless Solutions. “The small size and low power consumption give designers maximized options, so we expect the BG95-S5 to be deployed in devices ranging from wireless point-of-sale equipment to asset management to heavy industry and wearable.”
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An additional advantage is the module’s low power consumption and extended temperature range from -40°C to +85°C. For developers and designers, Quectel supports accelerating time to market with reference designs, assessment tools, and technical support, all available to aid development efforts. Certification procedures are underway for Skylo’s NTN, North American wireless carriers and regulatory certification in Europe, North America, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
The module shares identical pin assignments with other BG95 series variants, facilitating device manufacturers’ seamless migration to NTN networks. A wide range of Internet protocols, industry-standard interfaces and diverse functionalities greatly increase the module’s versatility, allowing it to be integrated into various M2M applications.
Quectel’s IoT modules are developed with security at their core. From product architecture to firmware/software development, Quectel incorporates leading industry practices and standards, mitigating potential vulnerabilities with independent third-party testing environments and incorporating security practices such as generating SBOMs and VEX files. Firmware binary analysis is also performed throughout the software development lifecycle.
Source: BusinessWire