CTIA Certification (CTIA) has announced the first PTCRB-certified Internet of Things (IoT) chipset, Sony’s Altair ALT1350. A global network of PTCRB-authorized test labs use a standardized industry framework and approved testing platforms to ensure industry-wide performance and interoperability standards are met.
“We are proud to increase our certification offerings with NB-IoT and LTE-M chipset certifications,” said Tom Sawanobori, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, CTIA.
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As we move toward an increasingly connected future, this new certification provides a new pathway for certified cellular-enabled IoT devices to get to market efficiently.
This milestone for the PTCRB certification program addresses an expanding IoT landscape and encourages the creation of innovative new products by providing a streamlined certification path for modules and end devices incorporating certified chipsets.
Sony’s Altair ALT1350, an ultra-low-power cellular IoT solution, combines LTE-M/NB-IoT (long-term evolution for machines/narrowband IoT), unlicensed spectrum communications, and satellite connectivity into a single chip, enabling efficient development, reducing power consumption and device size, and lowering costs.
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The ALT1350 is suitable for diverse applications, including smart meters, wearables, asset trackers, telematics systems, connected health devices, and other IoT solutions requiring extended battery life and reliable connectivity.
The IoT chipset certification is a critical component in the deployment of reliable, secure, and interoperable devices.
As the IoT ecosystem continues to grow, certification ensures that devices can meet the complex demands of various applications and maintain the integrity of the networks they operate on.
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