Qualcomm releases IoT-optimized LTE-modem

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced its latest Internet of Things (IoT) modem – Qualcomm QCX216 LTE IoT Modem – an all-encompassing solution that offers greater computing capabilities, connectivity, and location-based technologies to enable a new generation of fast, powerful, high-performing IoT solutions.

The new Qualcomm QCX216 LTE IoT Modem enables users to track assets and provide additional computing capabilities for IoT devices that need to process data. The high-performance, integrated solution delivers IoT-optimized speeds without excessively impacting battery life, which is critical for expanding IoT applications such as smart utility meters, trackers, e-mobility, parking meters, home automation and security, and other location-based solutions, among many other verticals.

“Cellular IoT is rapidly evolving to meet diverse IoT requirements and use cases, and we are driving a rich roadmap of system innovations for continuing IoT expansion,” said Jeffery Torrance, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Connected Smart Systems (CSS), Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “Our latest IoT modem is an exciting step forward in the proliferation of the cellular IoT ecosystem, and will help create long-lasting, power efficient devices and promote growth and expansion in the IoT industry.”

The Qualcomm QCX216 LTE IoT Modem is a cost-optimized Cat.1bis modem that can work globally and seamlessly on existing LTE cellular infrastructure. The modem supports multi technology scanning capability utilized in conjunction with features supported by the Qualcomm Terrestrial Positioning Service to enable customers to develop ultra-low-power applications for a variety of industries. It will also enable OEMs to build affordable IoT devices in smaller form factor.