Chips and Modules for Low-speed Apps

Best-In-Class LTE-M & NB-IoT Chip and Module for LPWA Applications (~1Mps)

Monarch chip

LTE-M & NB-IoT Chip Platform with Seamless Evolution to 5G NR eRedCap

Pushing the Boundaries of Power, Size, and Efficiency

With Monarch, Sequans redefined the LPWA landscape by launching in 2016, the world’s first LTE-M chip. This groundbreaking innovation laid the foundation for the first LTE-M devices and was quickly adopted by leading global operators including Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, NTT DoCoMo, and KDDI.

Building on this legacy, Monarch 2, introduced in 2020, marked a major leap forward. It delivers ultra-low power consumption, supports dual-mode LTE-M and NB-IoT, and achieves data rates of up to 1.1 Mbps uplink and 590 kbps downlink. With its high level of integration, Monarch 2 simplifies IoT device design and significantly reduces cost.

Looking ahead, Monarch 3 is set to usher in a new era of innovation by combining 5G NR eRedCap and LTE-M in a single, highly integrated chip—pushing the limits of low-power, wide-area IoT connectivity even further.

Monarch 2 SQN3430

LTE-M, NB-IoT & GNSS single-chip purpose-built for LPWA applications, such as smart meters, asset trackers, and other low-data IoT devices. Monarch 2 brings significant advancements, including industry-leading ultra-low deep sleep mode at 1μA and a high level of integration that simplifies design and reduces overall system cost.

Monarch 3 SQN5430

Currently in development, Monarch 3 builds on Sequans’ deep expertise to deliver the most advanced cellular chip for LPWA applications. This next-generation will support 5G NR eRedCap and LTE-M into a single, ultra-optimized chip—setting a new benchmark for low-cost, low-power, size and robust connectivity.

Addressing the Needs for the Most Optimized IoT Applications

Smart Meters

Healthcare

Asset Tracking

Smart City

Industrial

Monarch 2 Modules

Family of IoT Modules Optimized for LPWA applications

Monarch 2 GM02SP Module

Global LTE-M, NB-IoT & GNSS module

LTE-M/NB-IoT Worldwide

Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66, 70, 85

Application SDK

GNSS

LGA package: 16.3 x 17 x 2.3 mm

Highlights

Global band support allowing for flexible support of public and private LTE bands
Dual-mode single-image LTE-M & NB-IoT with instant switch (Cat M1, NB1, NB2)
Location services with integrated GNSS
Power supply supports 2.2-5.5V
Industry lowest deep sleep mode at 1μA
Embedded IP stack (TCP w/ TLS1.3, UDP w/ DTLS1.2, CoAP/MQTT, HTTP/FTP…), and LwM2M client
LwM2M client for FOTA services
Edge processing with an open SDK for customer applications

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Monarch 2 GM02S Module

Global LTE-M, NB-IoT module

LTE-M/NB-IoT Worldwide

Bands: 1, 2, 3,4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66, 70, 85

Application SDK

LGA package: 16.3 x 17 x 2.3 mm

Highlights

Global band support allowing for flexible support of public and private LTE bands
Dual-mode single-image LTE-M & NB-IoT with instant switch (Cat M1, NB1, NB2)
Power supply supports 2.2-5.5V
Industry lowest deep sleep mode at 1μA
Embedded IP stack (TCP w/ TLS1.3, UDP w/ DTLS1.2, CoAP/MQTT, HTTP/FTP…), and LwM2M client
Edge processing with an open SDK for customer applications

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Monarch 2 SKY66431 SiP

Ultra-small, Global LTE-M, NB-IoT & GNSS System-in-Package

LTE-M/NB-IoT Worldwide

Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66,85

Manufactured by Skyworks with conformal coating for durability and environmental resistance

Application SDK

GNSS (optional)

BGA package: 8.8 x 11.3 x 1.585 mm

Highlights

Compact LTE modem and RF front-end in a single package
8.8 x 11.3 x 1.585 mm (max) BGA package, 0.5 and 1 mm pitch
Global band support allowing for flexible support of public and private LTE bands
Dual-mode single-image LTE-M & NB-IoT with instant switch (Cat M1, NB1, NB2)
Location services with integrated GNSS
Power supply supports 2.2-5.5V
Industry lowest deep sleep mode at 1μA
Embedded IP stack (TCP w/ TLS1.3, UDP w/ DTLS1.2, CoAP/MQTT, HTTP/FTP…), and LwM2M client
Edge processing with an open SDK for customer applications

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