Chips and Modules for Mid-speed Apps

Leading LTE Cat 1bis Chips and Modules for Mid-speed IoT Applications (~10 Mbps)
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Calliope chip

Cat 1bis Chip Enabling Smooth Transition to 5G eRedCap

Sequans Calliope

Advancing IoT with Optimized Cat 1bis and eRedCap

Purpose-built for industrial IoT, the Calliope platform has led the market in LTE Cat 1 chipsets since its debut in 2015.

Calliope 2, launched in 2021, is a single-chip LTE Cat 1bis solution that delivers major enhancements in integration and power efficiency—both in active and low-power modes. Supporting data rates of up to 10 Mbps downlink and 5 Mbps uplink, it stands as the only Cat 1bis chipset developed in Europe and the first to be certified by North America’s seven largest operators: AT&T, Bell, FirstNet, T-Mobile, Telus, Rogers, and Verizon.

Looking ahead, Calliope 3 will introduce groundbreaking innovation by combining 5G NR eRedCap and 4G LTE Cat 1bis support in a single, highly integrated chip—pushing the boundaries of low-power, wide-area IoT connectivity.

Calliope 2 SQN3530

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The SQN3530 is the second-generation Calliope chipset, engineered as a fully integrated single-chip solution (baseband, RF transceiver, and application processor) all running Sequans’ carrier-proven LTE protocol stack. Designed for efficiency, it supports low-power modes while delivering data rates of up to 10 Mbps downlink — making it ideal for high-performance, low-power applications.

Calliope 3 SQN4530

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Currently in development, Calliope 3 builds on Sequans’ deep expertise to deliver the most advanced cellular IoT chip. This next-generation will support 5G NR eRedCap and 4G LTE Cat 1bis into a single, ultra-optimized chip—setting a new benchmark for low-cost, low-power and robust connectivity.

Addressing the Needs of Most Demanding IoT Applications

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Calliope Modules

Family of Cat 1bis Modules Optimized for IoT

Built on the proven Calliope 2 SQN3530 chip, the GC02S1 is our flagship module family, bringing ultra-low-power, secure Cat 1bis connectivity to IoT devices worldwide.

Looking ahead, the Calliope 3 GC03  module family will integrate the latest innovations of the SQN4530 chip and remain footprint-compatible with existing GC02 modules, enabling a seamless migration from LTE Cat 1bis to 5G NR eRedCap.

Calliope 2 GC02S1 Worldwide Module (WW)

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Worldwide Cat 1bis

WW bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66

LGA package: 21 x 19.5 x 1.8 (typ.) mm

Highlights
  • Compact LGA Form Factor
  • First Cat 1bis module approved by 7 North
    American carriers (USA and Canada)
  • Field-validated satellite operation with commercial
    carrier D2C services
  • Ultra-low power
  • PSM and eDRX*
  • Worldwide bands for global coverage on public
    and private networks
  • Edge processing with an open SDK
  • Secure by design: native MQTT v5.0, TLS 1.3, and
    DTLS 1.2
  • Industrial grade: trusted by the most demanding
    Cat 1bis applications

* For future support

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Calliope 2 GC02S1 Module for North America (NA)

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Cat 1bis for North America

NA bands: 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 14, 17, 25, 66

LGA package: 21 x 19.5 x 1.8 (typ.) mm

Highlights
  • Compact LGA Form Factor
  • First Cat 1bis module approved by 7 North
    American carriers (USA and Canada)
  • Field-validated satellite operation with commercial
    carrier D2C services
  • Ultra-low power
  • Worldwide bands for global coverage on public
    and private networks
  • Edge processing with an open SDK
  • Secure by design: native MQTT v5.0, TLS 1.3, and
    DTLS 1.2
  • Industrial grade: trusted by the most demanding
    Cat 1bis applications
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Calliope 2 GC02S1 Module for Europe (EU)

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Cat 1bis for EU

EU bands: 1, 3, 8, 20, 28

LGA package: 21 x 19.5 x 1.8 (typ.) mm

Highlights
  • Compact LGA Form Factor
  • First Cat 1bis module approved by 7 North
    American carriers (USA and Canada)
  • Field-validated satellite operation with commercial
    carrier D2C services
  • Ultra-low power
  • Worldwide bands for global coverage on public
    and private networks
  • Edge processing with an open SDK
  • Secure by design: native MQTT v5.0, TLS 1.3, and
    DTLS 1.2
  • Industrial grade: trusted by the most demanding
    Cat 1bis applications

 

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Calliope Evaluation Kits

Accelerate the development, prototyping, and testing of your IoT designs and products

Calliope 2 GC02S1 WW EVK

Connect to cellular networks in minutes

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Evaluation Kit Contents
  • EVK board with GC02S1 module for Worldwide
  • Global Soracom SIM card with promotional connectivity included
  • One MiniUSB cable, embedded
    antenna with antenna tuner
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Calliope 2 GC02S1 NA EVK

Connect to cellular networks in minutes

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Evaluation Kit Contents
  • EVK board with GC02S1 module for North America
  • Global Soracom SIM card with promotional connectivity included
  • One MiniUSB cable, embedded
    antenna with antenna tuner
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Calliope 2 GC02S1 EU EVK

Connect to cellular networks in minutes

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Evaluation Kit Contents
  • EVK board with GC02S1 module for Europe
  • Global Soracom SIM card with promotional connectivity included
  • One MiniUSB cable, embedded
    antenna with antenna tuner
Buy from DigiKey Buy from Mouser