Chips and Modules for Low-speed Apps

Best-In-Class LTE-M & NB-IoT Chips and Modules for LPWA Applications (~1 Mbps)
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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 SQN4430

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 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 (incl. US band 8), 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66, 85

Open SDK

GNSS

LGA package: 16.3 x 17 x 2.2 (typ.) mm

Highlights
  • Dual-mode single-image LTE-M & NB-IoT with
    instant switch
  • Ultra-low power
  • Worldwide bands for global coverage on public
    and private networks
  • Location services with integrated GNSS
  • 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
    LPWA 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 (incl. US band 8), 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66, 85

Open SDK

LGA package: 16.3 x 17 x 2.2 (typ.) mm

Highlights
  • Dual-mode single-image LTE-M & NB-IoT with
    instant switch
  • 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
    LPWA 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 (incl. US band 8), 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66, 85

Co-developed with Skyworks with conformal shielding for durability and environmental resistance

Open SDK

GNSS (optional)

BGA package: 8.8 x 11.3 x 1.585 mm

Highlights
  • System-in-Package for ultra-small device
  • Conformal shielding for durability and
    environmental resistance
  • Ultra-low power
  • Worldwide bands for global coverage on public and private networks
  • Location services with integrated GNSS
  • 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 LPWA applications

Related resources

Documentation & Support

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Monarch Evaluation Kit

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

Monarch 2 GM02SP EVK (Global/GNSS)

Connect to cellular networks in minutes

Evaluation Kit Contents
  • Global Soracom SIM card with promotional connectivity included
  • One MiniUSB cable, embedded antenna with antenna tuner
  • GNSS antenna
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Monarch 2 GM02S EVK (Global)

Connect to cellular networks in minutes

Evaluation Kit Contents
  • Global Soracom SIM card with promotional connectivity included
  • One MiniUSB cable, embedded antenna with antenna tuner
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Monarch 2 SKY66431 EVK (Global/GNSS)

Connect to cellular networks and get GNSS location in minutes

Evaluation Kit Contents
  • Global Soracom SIM card with promotional connectivity included
  • One MiniUSB cable, embedded antenna with antenna tuner
  • GNSS antenna