Sequans: A Decade of 4G Leadership
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FOCUS More than a decade optimizing only 4G solutions
EXPERTISE Tens of millions of units shipped across six generations
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* Cisco, Ericsson
The Internet of Things 50 billion connected devices by 2020*
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PAN and LAN for IoT
Benefits Low-power Readily available No need for licensed spectrum Low cost
Limitations Short-range only Need smartphone or hub to connect No guaranteed QoS
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Zigbee Bluetooth Wi-Fi
Application focus Monitoring & control
Cable replacement
Web, video, email
Battery life (days) 100-1000+ 1-7 1-5
Bandwidth (kbps) 20-250 720 1000s+
Range (meters) 1-75+ 1-10+ 1-100
Key attributes Reliable, low power, cost effective
Cost effective, convenient
Speed, flexibility
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Wide-area Cellular for IoT Many IoT and M2M applications benefit from wide-area cellular connectivity
Geographic coverage Managed access Licensed spectrum Mobility Security
QoS Spectral efficiency Reliability Low latency Acceptable throughput
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Connectivity Needs for Various IoT Devices
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Uplink / Downlink
Throughput Need
Low-power Need
Low-latency Need
Asset tracking devices UP -- ++ -
Metering UP -- ++ -
Industrial routers UP/DOWN + -- +
Portable Video UP ++ ++ ++
Gaming devices UP/DOWN ++ + ++
Tablets UP/DOWN +++ + ++
Each application has its own needs Cellular IoT technology must be versatile!
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Cellular IoT Connectivity Options
3GPP/3GPP2 2G: GPRS, EDGE, 1x RTT 3G: WCDMA, EV-DO 4G LTE: CAT4, CAT1 GERAN Rel-13* LTE-M / MTC
CAT0 (Rel 12) CAT-M (Rel 13)
LPWA** technologies Lora Sigfox Weightless-N
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* Standard under definition.
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The Case for LTE in IoT
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Longevity
Global Ecosystem
Spectral Efficiency
Low OpEx
Performance
Low-latency
All-IP scalability
Source: GSA
390+ Networks in 130+ countries
2200+ Devices from 180+ vendors
3GPP has defined LTE “Category 1” and “Category 0” especially to address the unique demands of the IoT market
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LTE: Already More Affordable Than you Think – and Getting Better
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Costs represent comparative volume pricing for full single-mode LTE module, without IPR. Actual pricing varies based on module supplier, specifications, RF band count and other factors.
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NOTES: • Left edge of arrow represents approximate timing of 3GPP release spec freeze
represents estimated initial deployments of devices and networks
* Sequans estimates
Pre 2013
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Timing of 3GPP LTE Releases and UE Categories for IoT
3GPP R8: UE CAT1
3GPP R12: UE CAT0
3GPP R13: UE “LTE-M/CAT-M”
Sequans Calliope CAT1 chipset available
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Example Use Cases
Smart Meter Needs
Send small bursts of data on the uplink Strong security Low-power (especially water and gas) Long life cycle
Advantages of LTE CAT1/0 Leverage existing coverage of LTE Low-cost, secure solution Native-IPv6 and extended sleep modes in the standard
Fitness Band Needs
Always-on connectivity Low-bandwidth, uplink mostly Low-power
Advantages of LTE CAT0 No need to tether to and carry a smartphone Immediate upload to cloud Low-power implementation
Main drawback of BTLE is need to carry smartphone
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Available Sequans-Powered Devices
Home & Portable Router Mobile Computing
M2M & IoT
Best Buy Insignia™ Flex 8” Tablet
Gemtek ODU
Gemtek IDU
ZMTel IDU
Netcomm ODU
Verizon Ellipsis™ Jetpack® MHS800L
Devices have not been announced
KZ Broadband IDU
Colibri CAT4 Calliope CAT1
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Home/Mobile Routers
•Expanding to more carriers as LTE coverage is extended
• More capabilities such as VoLTE for new types of devices
Mobile Computing
• Mid-range tablets/notebooks
• 4G connectivity for small premium to WiFi only
• More carriers offering new services such as LTE broadcast
M2M/IoT
• More devices connected to LTE network as operators shut down 2G
• New devices/applications – e.g. wearables for health monitoring
• Potential for billions of units in the next 5-10 years
Capitalizing on Lasting Trends
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Evolving Market Dynamics Inflection point expected in 2016
4G is both disruptive and technically challenging • 4G standard evolving rapidly • Diversity of devices/applications
requires optimized solutions
Segments are maturing at different rates • Home/portable routers well-
established and growing • Mobile computing is visible and
highly competitive market • M2M/IoT is nascent but offers most
growth potential – has unique technical requirements
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Innovative “Portfolio” Strategy Better performance/lower cost vs. all-purpose multi-mode/legacy solutions
Home/Mobile Routers; Public Safety Tablets; Accessories; Wearables; Metering
Ultra-high performance; advanced features Ultra-low power; long battery life, low cost
Max 450 Mpbs LTE-A, 3 CA
Max 300 Mpbs LTE-A , 2 CA
Max 150 Mpbs LTE optimized
Max 150 Mpbs < 3G+ solution cost
Max 10 Mpbs < 3G solution cost
Max 1 Mpbs ~2G solution cost
Lower cost vs. comparable multi-mode solution; optimized for specific device application
Better performance vs. legacy cellular solution; optimized for all-IP, future-proof 4G network
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