STMicroelectronics announced on August 31 that their ST87M01 NB-IoT and GNSS module has obtained Vodafone’s NB-IoT certification. The ST87M01 module integrates mobile IoT access and geo-positioning functions. It is characterized by miniaturization, low power consumption and integration, and is suitable for various IoT and smart industrial applications.
Domenico Arrigo, general manager of the Industrial and Power Conversion Products Group at STMicroelectronics, said: “Working with Vodafone on our test project ensures that our customers can provide reliable and future-proof data connectivity for their IoT solutions. It makes full use of the innovative energy-saving features of the module. In addition, the module is completely conceived, designed, developed and manufactured by STMicroelectronics, with superior product quality and excellent safety, independent supply, and product life guarantee."
Sven Sobe, Senior Specialist, Innovation and Certification for IoT at Vodafone, added: “Tests have shown that STMicroelectronics’ ST87M01 module is able to connect seamlessly with our NB-IoT global infrastructure, providing customers who want to connect to our mobile network anywhere in Europe Offers an excellent choice.”
The ST87M01 module has also received certification from the Global Certification Forum (GCF), an organization that promotes product interoperability for mobile networks and IoT products. The module complies with 3GPP Release 15 technical specifications and provides greater multi-zone LTE coverage.
The ST87M01 module integrates reliable geolocation functions and long-term reliable mobile network connection functions to meet the needs of emerging large-scale IoT applications. For example, smart traffic hazard warning lights will be written into Spanish traffic regulations in 2026. The new lights replace the triangular-shaped passive hazard warning lights on the car and are capable of sending real-time car geolocation to local traffic management systems in the event of an accident, in line with the European Road Safety Charter. ST87M01 is the most advanced ultra-highly integrated module currently on the market, embedding all the functions required to support this application and paving the way for safer connected cars.
The NB-IoT certification of the ST87M01 comes at an opportune time for new smart metering systems for electricity, water and gas planned for global rollout. Particularly in India, this module represents a very effective solution for smart meter deployment, with 250 million smart meters deployed over the next five years.
The module integrates the advanced embedded SIM card ST4SIM embedded SIM (eSIM) and is certified to the latest industry standards. The ST87M01 module can also be applied to other IoT applications such as pet and personal belongings tracking devices. By integrating the module on pet collars or personal items, users can track the location of pets or items in real time to ensure their safety.
In addition, the ST87M01 module is suitable for industrial asset tracking. By integrating the module onto industrial equipment or assets, users can monitor and track the location and status of these assets in real time, improving the efficiency and accuracy of asset management.
In the field of smart infrastructure and smart agriculture, the ST87M01 module can be used for sensor applications. By integrating modules into sensors, real-time monitoring and data transmission of environmental parameters (such as temperature, humidity, light, etc.) can be achieved, thereby helping to optimize the operation and management of infrastructure and agricultural systems.
Overall, the ST87M01 module has broad application potential and can provide geolocation and data connection functions for various IoT applications, helping to achieve more intelligent, efficient and secure solutions.
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