212S Modem-RF
212S

Designed to enable IoT-NTN connectivity for off-grid, stationary IoT devices that require sensing and monitoring.

The Qualcomm® 212S Modem is a cost-optimized solution designed with just the essentials for off-grid, stationary IoT applications that require IoT-NTN communication. Ultra low-power consumption means devices can be operated remotely for years, while adhering to 3GPP Release 17 standards makes it easy to establish satellite connectivity. This solution seamlessly integrates with the Qualcomm Aware™ Platform for even more robust asset management and has been tested with a Qualcomm-certified NTN antenna for accelerated integration and additional reliability in complex environments.

Benefits
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Low-Power Consumption

Enable multi-year operations of remote IoT device communications with ultra-low power consumption solutions, enabling multi-year operation in remote areas with the help of solar panels and super capacitors.

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Cost Effective Design

Save costs by using IoT-NTN solutions built specifically for off-grid, stationary devices.

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Easily Established Connectivity

Simplify IoT device set-up with our easy-to-connect IoT-NTN solution, which doesn’t require devices to be oriented in a particular direction to establish and maintain connectivity.

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3GPP Release 17 standard-based solution

Satellite connectivity solutions that work with any satellite network globally using the 3GPP Rel-17 IoT-NTN protocol.

Features

  • Leverage Qualcomm’s expertise in low-power connectivity solutions across 5G and more
  • Ultra low-power consumption enables multi-year operation in remote areas with the help of solar panels and super capacitors
  • Remote applications may include utility grid monitoring, early fire detection and reporting, stationary off-shore and on-shore mining equipment monitoring, livestock, soil, and environmental management
  • Our 212S solution features everything needed to establish satellite connection for stationary, off-grid devices
  • Helps reduce BOM costs by removing unnecessary GNSS support for standalone deployments
  • Satellite connectivity protocol based on 3GPP Release 17 standards (GEO/GSO only)
  • Can be attached to any host (MCU) as a peripheral to provide satellite connectivity
  • Do not need to orient devices in a particular way beyond line of sight to establish and maintain connectivity
  • Our solution works with any satellite network using the 3GPP Rel-17 IoT-NTN protocol globally
  • Single mode baseband ideal for low power, low cost, remote stationary deployments.
  • Integrates with the Qualcomm Aware™ Platform
Specifications
CPU
Name
Arm® Cortex®-M3 Processor
Clock Speed
Up to 204 GHz
Clock Speed (range)
< 1 GHz
Cellular Modem-RF
Chipset
Qualcomm® 212S Modem
Peak Download Speed
127 Gbps
Peak Upload Speed
158.5 Gbps
Cellular Technology
Rel.14 LTE Cat-NB2, Rel.17 NB-IoT over NTN1
Calling Services
GSM CS voice
Multi SIM
5G Dual SIM
Battery Management
Monitoring
Voltage
Power Management
Supply Voltage Range
2.2 V
Location
Location and Global Emergency Services
Qualcomm Terrestrial Positioning Service (TPS)
Satellite Systems
GLONASS
  1. (GEO/GSO only)
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