Cellular IoT chips add 5G eRedCap for longevity
Sequans Communications has launched two third-generation low-power cellular IoT chips in its flagship Calliope and Monarch IoT product families at Mobile World Congress 2025. The chips ensure a smooth transition from 4G low-speed modem categories to 5G eRedCap.
The first new chip, Calliope 3, builds on the success of the leading Calliope 2 Cat 1bis. It adds 5G NR eRedCap to LTE Cat 1bis to deliver longevity, improved data rates, and robust connectivity. The Calliope product line is ideal for IoT applications requiring reliable and cost-effective connectivity, including fleet management, wearables, and security devices.
The second new chip, Monarch 3, builds on the best-in-class LTE-M/NB-IoT Monarch 2 by adding 5G NR eRedCap to LTE-M. Monarch 3 provides longevity and exceptional power efficiency for a diverse array of cellular LPWA applications. The Monarch product line is designed to address the increasing demand in smart metering, healthcare, and asset tracking industries.
Users of Calliope 2 (LTE Cat 1bis) and Monarch 2 (LTE-M/NB-IoT) now have a clear roadmap for managing their transition to 5G NR eRedCap. The Calliope 3 and Monarch 3 modules will be footprint and software compatible with the Calliope 2 and Monarch 2 modules. Sequans plans to start providing customers with samples in 2026.
“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,” said Georges Karam, CEO of Sequans.
“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.”
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