SIMCom-LPWA
LPWA (Low-Power Wide-Area) refers to technology designed for massive IoT deployments that demand ultra-low power consumption and long battery life.
LPWA (Low-Power Wide-Area) refers to technology designed for massive IoT deployments that demand ultra-low power consumption and long battery life.
- Products Classified by Technical Standards
LPWA primarily covers NB-IoT and CAT-M technologies, often combined with others:
- CAT-M / NB-IoT / 2G:
- Core Feature: Dual-mode support (CAT-M has slightly higher speed), often compatible with 2G (GPRS), and many integrate GNSS for positioning.
- Application: Asset tracking, fleet management, high-end smart metering.
- NB-IoT (Narrowband IoT):
- Core Feature: Extremely low power, deep coverage, suitable for stationary applications.
- Application: Smart utility meters, smart parking, agricultural sensors.
- NB-IoT Combination Series:
- Core Feature: Products combine GNSS, 2G (for fallback), or BLE 5.1 (Bluetooth Low Energy, in development).
- Application: Meets specific functional application requirements.
- IoT-NTN (Non-Terrestrial Network):
- Core Feature: Integrates satellite communication capability (IoT-NTN) and is in mass production.
- Application: Global connectivity for maritime or remote areas, providing true global coverage.
- Form Factors and Size Strategy
LPWA modules prioritize miniaturization and high integration:
- LCC (Leadless Chip Carrier) / LCC+LGA: Almost all products use this surface-mount package for mass production and integration.
- Size Trend: Modules are extremely compact (e.g., 24x24mm and 17.6x15.7mm) and continue to evolve toward miniaturization (e.g., 14.8x12.8mm) for wearables and micro-sensors.