Chips and Modules for Mid-speed Apps

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

Calliope chip

Cat 1bis Chip Enabling Smooth Transition to 5G eRedCap

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 3 modules will be footprint compatible with existing Calliope 2 Cat 1bis, enabling seamless migration to 5G eRedCap.

Calliope 2 SQN3530

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

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

Security Systems

Telematics

Industrial

Payment

Smart City

Calliope Modules

Family of Cat 1bis Modules Optimized for IoT

Calliope 2 GC02S1 Module for North America (NA)

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 mm

Highlights

Cost-effective support for Cat 1bis data rate (10Mbps DL/5Mbps UL)
Certified by North America’s seven largest operators: AT&T, Bell, FirstNet, T-Mobile, Telus, Rogers, and Verizon
Industry lowest deep sleep mode at 1μA
Small LGA module form factor
Power supply supports 3.3-4.5V
Embedded IP stack (TCP w/ TLS1.3, UDP w/ DTLS1.2, CoAP/MQTT, HTTP/FTP), and LwM2M client
Differential firmware upgrade
Edge processing with an open SDK for customer applications

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Calliope 2 GC02S1 Module for Europe (EU)

Cat 1bis for EU

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

LGA package: 21 x 19.5 x 1.8 mm

Highlights

Cost-effective support for Cat 1bis data rate (10Mbps DL/5Mbps UL)
Industry lowest deep sleep mode at 1μA
Small LGA module form factor
Power supply supports 3.3-4.5V
Embedded IP stack (TCP w/ TLS1.3, UDP w/ DTLS1.2, CoAP/MQTT, HTTP/FTP), and LwM2M client
Differential firmware upgrade
Edge processing with an open SDK for customer applications

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Calliope 2 GC02S1 Worldwide Module

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 mm

Highlights

Cost-effective support for Cat 1bis data rate (10Mbps DL/5Mbps UL)
Worldwide band support for usage in North America, Europe, and Asia
Industry lowest deep sleep mode at 1μA
Advanced power-saving features: eDRX and PSM
Same LGA module form factor as GC02S1-NA and GC02S1-EU enabling seamless design reuse
Power supply supports 3.3-4.5V
Embedded IP stack (TCP w/ TLS1.3, UDP w/ DTLS1.2, CoAP/MQTT 5.0, HTTP/FTP)
Secure boot and secure firmware upgrade
Differential firmware upgrade
Pre-SGP.42 and SGP.32 compliant eSIM with multi-profile and remote provisioning capability
Edge processing with an open SDK for customer applications