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From NimbeLink: "NimbeLink Launches First Truly Global LTE-M / NB-IoT Modem for Embedded Applications"

Symmetry Electronics Team in Blogs on November 13, 2018

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Established in 1998, Symmetry Electronics is a focused global distributor of wireless connectivity solutions, sensors, and audio-video technologies. Offering comprehensive design support and available-to-ship inventory, Symmetry is committed to helping engineers accelerate time to market, reduce costs, and offer modern solutions for their IoT designs. Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway company, TTI, Inc. in 2017, Symmetry Electronics is part of the Exponential Technology Group (XTG) – a supergroup of electronic component distributors and engineering services firms working together to advance the electronics industry. For more information, visit www.symmetryelectronics.com.

Plymouth, MN, October 23, 2018 –NimbeLink, the world’s leading provider of cellular IoT technology, solutions and services, today announced that the company’s NL-SW-LTE-QBG96 Skywire modem is the world’s first truly global LTE-M, NB-IoT modem for embedded applications – furthering the company’s market leadership for embedded cellular technologies and solutions.  The new modem NL-SW-LTE QBG96 based on Quectel BG96 cellular module is a worldwide product with a single SKU for multiple networks.

“We are very happy to bring the first truly global LTE-M modem to market,” says Kurt Larson, Co-Founder and CTO of NimbeLink.  “Not only is the modem a worldwide solution that works across multiple networks, the product is also end-device Verizon certified, which saves our customers significant time and money and gets them to market fast.  This is a huge step for the cellular connectivity world.”


Features

  • Worldwide 4G LTE-M, NB-IoT with 2G fall back GNSS
  • Single SKU for multiple networks
  • Multiple SIM capability on single unit
  • Verizon eSIM on board
  • No carrier certification required
  • Small form-factor
  • Skywire Standard Interface.  Pin compatible with the Skywire family of modems
  • Flexible antenna options
  • USB & UART serial interfaces
  • Supports Power Save Mode
  • RoHS compliant/Radio Equipment Directive
 

Source: https://nimbelink.com/press-releases/nimbelink-launches-first-global-lte-m-nb-iot-modem-for-embedded-applications/ 

 

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Symmetry Electronics Team in Blogs on November 13, 2018

About Symmetry Electronics Team

Established in 1998, Symmetry Electronics is a focused global distributor of wireless connectivity solutions, sensors, and audio-video technologies. Offering comprehensive design support and available-to-ship inventory, Symmetry is committed to helping engineers accelerate time to market, reduce costs, and offer modern solutions for their IoT designs. Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway company, TTI, Inc. in 2017, Symmetry Electronics is part of the Exponential Technology Group (XTG) – a supergroup of electronic component distributors and engineering services firms working together to advance the electronics industry. For more information, visit www.symmetryelectronics.com.

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