All-in-One 5G Massive IoT System-in-Package
Monarch 2 SiP, SKY66431, is a multi-band, multi-chip system-in-package (SiP), supporting 5G massive IoT (LTE-M/NB-IoT) platforms, co-developed by Sequans and Skyworks. It integrates the entire RF front end, transceiver, power management, RAM memory, crystals, and baseband modem for an LTE multi-band radio operating in the 699 to 2200 MHz frequency range. Monarch 2 SiP complies with the ultra-low power and reduced complexity feature requirements of the 3GPP release 14 LTE-Advanced Pro standard that defi nes narrowband, low data rate LTE technology for machine-type-communications (MTC), and is upgradable to 3GPP release 15 and 16. Monarch 2 SiP’s very high level of integration results in an 8.8 x 11.3 x 1.585 mm (max) BGA package for an industry-leading compact size. Monarch 2 SiP also embeds a low power GNSS functionality (optional).
Applications
Monarch 2 SiP is ideal for adding LTE-M and/or NB-IoT connectivity to IoT devices which require intermittent tracking, operate in harsh environments, are size-constrained, or run on batteries. As such, its ultra-low power consumption, support of private LTE networks, optional integrated SIM, and Ag-free highreliability composition makes it ideally suited for applications such as smart meters, industrial asset trackers, or home or industrial monitoring devices. Its industry-leading compact size, integrated GNSS (optional), open SDK, and ultra-low power consumption makes it the ideal connectivity solution for space-constrained devices, including personal/pet/bike trackers or wearable medical devices.
Highlights
- Compact LTE modem and RF front-end in a single package: Integrated baseband, transceiver, RF front end, RAM memory, crystals and power management
- 8.8 x 11.3 x 1.585 mm (max) BGA package, 0.5 and 1 mm pitch
- 3GPP release 14 Cat M1 and NB1/NB2, upgradable to 3GPP release 15 and 16
- Optimized for half-duplex operation (HD-FDD) for LTE-M/NB-IoT
- Certified with FCC, ISED/IC, RED, UKCA, ACMA, GCF/PTCRB and major MNOs
- Programmable RF fi ltering for global band support in a Single-SKU design (699 MHz to 2.2 GHz)
- Adaptive output power supporting +23dBm, +20dBm and +14dBm providing the most efficient solution for deep indoor penetration
- Fully tested and calibrated for easy integration into product hardware
- Embedded LwM2M client, TCP/IP stack
- Embedded low power GNSS solution (optional) eliminating need for an external GNSS chipset for intermittent tracking
- Open SDK for customer applications
- Best-in-class deep sleep power consumption of 1 uA that enables operability for 20 years
- Silver (Ag) free conformal shielding, Halogen free, GaAs free
Link to the evaluation kit for this module: Monarch 2 SiP SKY66431 EVK
