SIMCom-LTE / LTE-A
SIMCom's 4G/4.5G product line consists of mature Mass Production solutions, covering a wide range of applications.
Concise Overview of the LTE and LTE-A Module Product Line
SIMCom's 4G/4.5G product line consists of mature Mass Production solutions, covering a wide range of applications.
- Products Classified by Speed and Performance
Modules are categorized by LTE Category (Cat.) to define application tiers:
- Cat 12 (LTE-A Pro):
- Premium products, 600Mbps DL speed.
- Application: High-end routers, CPE, targeting extremely high data throughput.
- Cat 6 (LTE-A):
- Mid-to-high-tier products, 300Mbps DL speed (via Carrier Aggregation).
- Application: High-quality mobile hotspots, vehicle systems, balancing speed and cost.
- Cat 4 (Standard LTE):
- Market mainstream, 150Mbps DL speed.
- Application: Most commercial (POS, signage) and basic broadband devices, offering high cost-effectiveness.
- Cat 1 (Low-power IoT):
- IoT dedicated, low speed but low power consumption and high cost-effectiveness.
- Application: Mid-to-low-speed IoT devices like asset trackers, smart meters, and sensors.
- Form Factors and Size Strategy
SIMCom offers diverse form factors to suit various device design requirements:
- LGA (Land Grid Array)
- M.2 Interface
- 30x30 Family (mm) Standard Size
- 24x24 Family (mm) Standard Size
- Small Size Package (Miniaturized)
- mPCIE (mini-PCIE) Card Format
III. Competitive Advantage and Market Strategy
SIMCom's strategy is to achieve maximum market coverage and design flexibility through a wide array of size and speed options. Notably, the Cat 1 product line aggressively targets the low-power IoT market by offering supplementary features (like GNSS, Bluetooth) and optimized designs.