Sierra Wireless introduces 5G modules

08 September 2021

Sierra Wireless has introduced its next generation of 5G mobile broadband embedded modules, the EM92 Series. These new 5G modules feature 3GPP Release 16 standard capabilities and provide secure connectivity worldwide at the highest possible speeds and with low latency for mobile computing, routers, gateways, industrial automation, and new IoT applications. 

Adding to the company’s existing portfolio of EM Series modules, Sierra says “the new and advanced” 5G EM92 series is based on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon X65 and X62 5G Modem-RF Systems. With an apparently faster speed, positioning technology for a wide range of indoor and outdoor use case requirements, and enhanced 5G NR Sub-6 carrier aggregation, the EM92 Series of modules enable next generation IoT applications such as live media streaming, video security, extended reality (XR), robotics and private networks.  

“Qualcomm Technologies and Sierra Wireless have a long history of collaboration in delivering new, cutting edge wireless technologies, says Gautam Sheoran, senior director, product management, Qualcomm Technologies. “Combined, Qualcomm Technologies’ modem-to-antenna solution and the new EM92 Series modules from Sierra Wireless enable customers to make the most of 5G’s capacity, data speeds, wider coverage, and lower latency, enabling the expansion of the mobile ecosystem to new industries such as precision agriculture, smart manufacturing, connected healthcare and smart cities, and transforming the IoT industry by enabling next-generation computing and edge-to-cloud applications.”  sierrawireless.com