GCT plans to boost its superior GDM7243SL 4G/5G chipset to assist Iridium NTN NB-IoT
GCT Semiconductor Holding Inc., a number one designer and provider of superior 5G and 4G semiconductor options, at this time introduced its collaboration with Iridium Communications Inc., a number one supplier of world voice and knowledge satellite tv for pc communication, to combine the Iridium NTN Direct℠ service into GCT’s superior GDM7243SL chipset.
GCT and Iridium will work collectively to expedite the event of a brand new Iridium® network-enabled Narrowband Web of Issues (NB-IoT) chipset based mostly on necessities for 3GPP Launch 19. Each corporations will collectively discover alternatives, enterprise fashions, use instances, and business deployments necessities for the brand new Iridium network-enabled NB-IoT chipset, designed for the following wave of 5G Superior that may combine satellite tv for pc applied sciences into 5G.
“GCT is thrilled to collaborate with Iridium, a leading innovator in satellite IoT applications,” stated John Schlaefer, CEO of GCT. “Building on our expertise in 4G, 5G, and NTN technology, along with our leading multi-mode IoT chip, GDM7243SL, we are excited to broaden our reach into the non-terrestrial market. Working with Iridium, our goal is to address the growing need for trackers, satellite phones, and other IoT solutions.”
“Integrating Iridium NTN Direct with GCT’s chipset will enable their customers to experience truly global, reliable standards-based connectivity in a compact, efficient form,” stated Greg Pelton, CTO, Iridium. “GCT is an innovative partner, forward-thinking, and deeply engaged in helping bring this next-generation service to market.”
