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Recent #satellite connectivity news in the semiconductor industry

electronicsweekly
6 months ago

Nordic emulating LEO NTN comms with nRF9151 SiP at MWC

➀ Nordic Semiconductor will demonstrate the upcoming space communication capabilities of its nRF9151 low power System-in-Package (SiP) at MWC.

➁ The system features 3GPP compliant, low earth orbit (LEO), Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) connectivity, set to be available through a future firmware release.

➂ The company emphasizes its role in IoT, particularly for small and cost-sensitive devices, showcasing its Thingy:91 X platform for standardized connectivity.

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tweaktown
9 months ago

Apple Watch Ultra rumored to have satellite connectivity in 2025

➀ Apple's new Watch Ultra smartwatch is expected to feature non-emergency satellite messaging capabilities, blood-pressure monitoring, and more in 2025; ➁ The new Watch Ultra will reportedly have non-emergency satellite messaging capabilities, similar to the iPhone; ➂ Apple is also removing the Intel cellular modem from the Watch Ultra and replacing it with a MediaTek chip.
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electronicsforu
11 months ago

Rohde & Schwarz Achieves Full Coverage Of Skylo’s Test Plan For NB-NTN Devices, Enabling SMSServices

➀ Rohde & Schwarz has fully covered Skylo’s comprehensive test plan for NB-NTN devices, enabling SMS services; ➁ The milestone paves the way for unlimited connectivity on smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices; ➂ The successful validation of SMS over NB-NTN marks a significant step in bringing satellite connectivity to consumer devices.
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