ALT1160: LTE CAT-1 IoT Modem

The ALT1160 is a highly integrated LTE CAT-1 modem that delivers downlink speeds of up to 10 Mbps and low power consumption. Designed specifically for IoT applications, this advanced modem features an on-chip power management unit, Double Data Rate (DDR) memory for optimal performance and speed, and a low-power application layer. 

With a robust security framework for customer applications and a rich set of host, peripheral, and sensor interfaces, the ALT1160 modem is ideal for multiple use cases, including wearable tech, video surveillance, smart home gateways, industrial routers, and drones. 

Supported by mature, carrier-certified software and a comprehensive manufacturing and test solutions ecosystem, the ALT1160 modem is ready to take your IoT devices to the next level.

TECH HIGHLIGHTS

LTE

  • CAT-1, 10 Mbps DL and 5 Mbps UL
  • Release 13 features including eDRX, PSM and enhanced coverage
  • Integrated VoLTE, IMS, and OTA-DM with HD voice functionality

System on Chip

  • 4th generation Software Defined Radio (SDR) architecture featuring maximum flexibility at extremely low power
  • Embedded Power Management Unit (PMU) featuring ultra-low sleep/standby current consumption
  • Low-power, embedded application layer for customer developed applications
  • Secure boot architecture and a robust hardware-based security framework
  • Embedded VoLTE support
  • Robust, carrier-certified and field-hardened protocol stack and L1 software
  • Flexible packaging, available in BGA and bumped-die form

Interfaces

  • USB2.0, UART, SPI, I2S/PCM, Auxiliary PWM and ADC, Camera, USIM

RF Features

  • Low-power RF CMOS architecture
  • Two antenna ports supporting 400-2700 MHz range

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