Fibocom, a global leader in IoT (Internet of Things) wireless solutions and wireless communication modules, demonstrated the 5G RedCap module portfolio at MWC Shanghai 2023. Along with the FG132 module series, the brand new FG131 series is introduced to scale up the 5G NR light deployment for use cases such as CPE, ODU, mobile hot-spot, USB Dongle, etc.
Leveraging ubiquitous cellular coverage, optimized power-saving, and reduced complexity, 5G RedCap is gaining more and more attention within the IoT industry. The newly launched Fibocom 5G RedCap module FG131 series offers a high-performance and ultra-reliable wireless solution for application scenarios that are cost-sensitive and power-enduring. Packaged in an LGA form factor at a size of 37 mm by 39.5 mm, Fibocom FG131 is pin-compatible with Fibocom LTE Cat 6 modules FG101 and FG621, which allow smooth migration from 4G to 5G RedCap. Compliant with 3GPP Release 17, it supports 5G SA and reaches peak rates of up to 226Mbps downlink and 120Mbps uplink theoretically. With these key features combined, the Fibocom 5G RedCap module FG131 series delivers a new level of 5G network experience while maintaining high reliability and cost-effectiveness, especially for terminal devices used in mobile scenarios.
Additionally, the Fibocom FG132 series has adjusted to three form factor designs and multiple regional versions that align with customers' requirements to accelerate the deployment of 5G RedCap worldwide. It is worth noting that these compact designs are pin-compatible with Fibocom LTE Cat 4 module NL668 and L716 series, and the dimension of FG132 (29mm*32mm in LGA form factor) accounts for only half the size of standard 5G module (41*44mm), significantly reducing the complexity of hardware design at the early stage of 5G RedCap adoption into terminals that shaped variously, for example, IP cameras, drones, wearable XR, etc. Moreover, the M.2 and miniPCIe form factors are popular selections among manufacturing customers, as both of them allow flexible connectivity ports while maintaining a compact size, thus making it easier for manufacturing customers to upgrade their existing LTE devices quickly without changing the hardware design. For example, industrial gateways, utility meters, etc.
"5G RedCap offers several advantages that make it particularly appealing for supporting IoT applications, and we are glad to scale up Fibocom's RedCap portfolio with the new FG131 series," said Shawn Zhu, VP of Global Marketing, Fibocom. "We are expecting to see RedCap gain further prominence by providing the highly integrated and fast-to-deploy RedCap modules across the IoT industry, ensuring IoT customers utilize all possible benefits of the high-speed, reliable, and power-efficient capabilities enabled by RedCap."
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