Skylo certifies Sony’s Altair chipset for satellite network
Skylo Technologies has certified the Altair ALT1250 chipset from Sony Semiconductor Israel for its satellite network.
The certification of the Altair ALT1250 is part of the Skylo Certification Programme so that all equipment using the chipset will seamlessly support both cellular and native satellite connectivity without requiring the user to manually switch between the two. Connectivity plans and devices are available through a Skylo mobile service provider partner.
Sony’s Altair ALT1250 has passed rigorous testing and evaluation to meet the Skylo requirements for connectivity, power efficiency, and reliability in remote tracking and sensing, IoT devices and wearables using the non-terrestrial network (NTN).
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“We are excited to have Sony’s Altair ALT1250 achieve certification under Skylo’s programme. This certification milestone will simplify module and end-device onboarding to the NTN,” said Dima Feldman, VP of Product Management and Marketing at Sony Semiconductor Israel.
“Our OneSKU technology now includes satellite communication and opens up a myriad of possibilities for innovation providing connectivity in multiple countries around the globe, both in urban and remote areas.”
Skylo’s Certification Program empowers manufacturers and developers by endorsing chipsets and devices that are fully compatible with its satellite-based communication platform.
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“This achievement under the Skylo Certification Program is no small feat. Sony’s Altair had to pass rigorous testing to ensure reliability, efficiency, and seamless integration for efficient operations over Skylo's satellite network,” said Prasanna Iyengar, Sr. Director of Product Management for Skylo. “It marks a significant milestone in IoT and wearables connectivity, enabling manufacturers to effortlessly incorporate NTN connectivity into their devices without the need for additional hardware modifications. This ensures that NTN is not just a feature but the foundation of ubiquitous connectivity.”
altair.sony-semicon.com/; www.skylo.tech/
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