Murata's First Communication Module Supporting LoRaWAN + Satellite Communication (S-Band) Helps Expand Communication Area And Streamline IoT Device Development Process

Kyoto, Japan (BUSINESS WIRE) - Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Murata”) (Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., TOKYO: 6981) (ISIN: JP3914400001) has developed Murata The first (1) communication module "Type 2GT" that supports both LoRaWAN^® (2) and satellite communication (hereinafter referred to as "this product"). It can be used in various IoT devices such as smart agriculture, environmental sensing, and smart homes. Mass production will begin in March 2024.

1. Murata survey results. As of April 21, 2024.
2. LoRaWAN^®: In LPWA (Low Power Wide Area) wireless communication with the characteristics of wide area, long distance, low speed and low power consumption, it uses the unlicensed frequency band (Sub-GHz band) that does not require a wireless bureau license. ) Specifications.

In recent years, communication infrastructure such as 5G and IoT has continued to develop. As communication satellites become increasingly miniaturized and satellite networks formed by a large number of satellites have wider coverage, satellite communications are becoming an important social infrastructure and are becoming new expectations. However, so far, satellite communications have not been used in the IoT field, and there is a need to use satellite communications in areas where cellular communications are not available.

To this end, Murata has developed the "Type 2GT" module, which is Murata's first product to support both LoRaWAN® and satellite communications. This product is equipped with Semtech's chipset "LoRa Connect TM LR1121", which is the first to support LoRaWAN^® and satellite communications . It can perform long-distance communications and satellite communications from 860MHz to 930MHz and 2.4GHz (ISM Band) with a transmit power of 22dBm. Murata's unique wireless design technology, space-saving installation technology and product processing technology have achieved miniaturization and high performance. In addition, it has obtained standard certifications in Europe, the United States, Canada and Japan, helping to rationalize the IoT device design process and shorten the time required for the final product to be brought to market.

In the future, Murata will continue to develop products that meet market demand, continuously expand its product lineup, and help improve human living and working environments by enabling the use of IoT devices in various environments.

Comment by Carlo Tinella, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Semtech,
we are pleased that Murata has implemented an advanced 3rd generation multi-band LoRa^® module . In the IoT industry, this advancement streamlines and ensures the security of application development processes working at sub-GHz and 2.4GHz LoRa® frequencies . Murata Manufacturing is committed to reducing design complexity and certification issues, helping developers around the world enable them to apply fast, versatile IoT solutions in fields ranging from smart agriculture to urban infrastructure.

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• For the first time, Murata has expanded the communication area by simultaneously supporting multiple frequency bands of LoRaWAN^® + satellite communication. For the first time, Murata has supported long-distance communication and satellite communication from 860MHz to 930MHz, 2.4GHz (ISM Band) and a distance of 22dBm.
• Assisting the miniaturization of IoT devices through module miniaturization. Utilizing Murata's unique wireless design technology, space-saving installation technology and product processing technology, a miniaturized product of 9.98x8.70x1.74mm has been achieved.
• It has passed the Radio Act certification, thus helping to rationalize the IoT device design process and shorten the time required for the final product to be launched. It has obtained standard certification in Europe, the United States, Canada and Japan.

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