Sequans Introduces EZLinkLTE Family of Modules for All-in-One LTE Connectivity
Sequans Introduces EZLinkLTE Family of Modules for All-in-One LTE Connectivity
First EZLinkLTE module supports LTE bands 4 and 13
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 4G chipmakerSequans Communications S.A. (NYS: SQNS) has introduced a new line of LTE modules called EZLinkLTE™. The modules are based on Sequans' LTE baseband chip and include a complete RF front end and key interfaces in a single, compact package. EZLinkLTE modules give device designers a plug-and-play, all-in-one LTE connectivity solution that significantly reduces development cost and time to market. The first EZLinkLTE module, sampling now, is the VZ20Q, which is one of the first modules in the industry to support both LTE bands 4 and 13. The new module will be on display at CTIA 2013 in Sequans' booth 2836 through May 23.
The baseband chip at the heart of the new module is Sequans' SQN3120 Mont Blanc chip that was certified by Verizon Wireless in 2012. The chip is compliant with 3GPP release 9 and it delivers category 4 throughput of up to 150 Mbps in the downlink. Starting with the SQN3120 chip, the VZ20Q integrates all other elements necessary for a complete LTE modem system. These include an LTE-optimized RF transceiver provided by Sequans' RF partner, Fujitsu Semiconductor, a complete dual-band RF front-end for bands 4 and 13, LP-DDR SDRAM, embedded boot Flash, and VC-TCXO, all in a single, surface-mountable package with a very compact footprint, 17 x 24 x 2 mm.
"Our EZLinkLTE modules provide great value to device designers in terms of cost savings and reduction of development risk and time," said Georges Karam, Sequans CEO. "The EZLinkLTE modules are pre-integrated, pre-tested, and pre-certified by carriers, meaning that we've done most of the heavy lifting in advance and can offer device makers a very quick and easy solution for adding LTE connectivity to many types of devices."
EZLinkLTE modules are designed to provide a comprehensive LTE connectivity solution for the design of connected consumer electronics devices, tablet and laptop computers, machine-to-machine devices, and other applications featuring embedded LTE connectivity.
The VZ20Q EZLinkLTE module is sampling now and is expected to be mass production-ready in June.
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About Sequans Communications
Sequans Communications S.A. (NYS: SQNS) is a 4G chipmaker, supplying LTE and WiMAX chips to original equipment manufacturers and original design manufacturers worldwide. Founded in 2003 to address the WiMAX market, the company expanded in early 2009 to address the LTE market. Sequans chips are operating in 4G networks of leading mobile operators around the world. Sequans is based in Paris, France with additional offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Israel, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, and China. Visit Sequans online at www.sequans.com; www.facebook.com/sequans; www.twitter.com/sequans
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