Meetup Capgemini

1. Frans Lutz
Sr. Product Specialist Wireless, IoT & Networking
frans.lutz@alcom.nl
www.linkedin.com/in/frans-lutz
Meetup Capgemini

2. Alcom Electronics in the Benelux
▪ Independent technical distributor
▪ 35+ years expertise in semiconductor, modules and
wireless solutions
▪ 50+ people in Netherlands and Belgium
▪ Technical salesforce and engineering support
Alcom electronics bv
Rivium 1e straat 52
2909 LE Capelle aan den IJssel
Netherlands
Tel.: +31 (0)10 288 25 00
info@alcom.nl
Alcom electronics nv/sa
Singel 3
2550 Kontich
Belgium
Tel.: +32 (0)3 458 30 33
info@alcom.be

3. Synergistic product offerings
• Semiconductors
• Passives
• Electromechanical
• Photonics
• Led
• Solid State Lighting
• Power Conversion
• EMC
• Display
• Touch
• SBC, CPU & IPC
• Memory Storage
• Rugged Mobile Computing
• Wireless Modules
• Wireless Boxed
• Networking & Connectivity

4. Connecting your Thing
Power consumption
Reliability & latency
Edge/cloud computing
Security
Scalability
Configuration / installation

5. Challenges at the Internet
▪ Response speed / latency
▪ Security
▪ Scalability
▪ On premise or cloud platform
▪ Website, Database API development
▪ Communication protocol(s)

6. ▪ Long battery life
▪ Wide area connectivity
characteristics
▪ Low cost chipset and low
network infrastructure cost
▪ Limited data throughput capacity
Low Power Wide Area Network
What is LPWAN?

7. Many different Wireless Technologies
▪ Many factors, often yet unknown
▪ Business case is most important
▪ You can’t beat physics!
▪ Any advantage has its
disadvantage

8. Typical IoT application
Battery powered sensors (offline scenario)
• Normally in sleep, not reachable by network
• Most energy efficient
• Data transmission initiated from sensor
Battery powered actuator (online scenario)
• Normally in sleep, periodically reachable by network
• Energy efficient
• Data transmission initiated from sensor or network
Mains powered actuators (online scenario)
• Normally active, immediately reachable by network
• Energy efficient
• Data transmission initiated from sensor or network
BatteryLifetime
Downlink Network Communication Latency

9. PAN/LAN/HAN
Short Range
Communicating Devices
Low-Power WAN
Long Range w/ Battery
Internet of Objects
Cellular
Long Range w/ Power
Traditional M2M
Emerging standards
Benefits :
• Long range
• Long battery life
• Low cost
Well established standards
Benefits :
• In-home / Office building
• Short range
Well established standards
Benefits :
• Mobile
• High data-rate
• Coverage
Considerations:
• Battery life
• Range limitations
Considerations:
• Battery life (@high data-rates)
• Low OpEx
Considerations:
• Data-rate limitations
• Duplex communication
Wireless communication

10. PAN/LAN/HAN
Short Range
Communicating Devices
Low-Power WAN
Long Range w/ Battery
Internet of Objects
Cellular
Long Range w/ Power
Traditional M2M
Emerging standards
Benefits :
• Long range
• Long battery life
• Low cost
Well established standards
Benefits :
• In-home / Office building
• Short range
Well established standards
Benefits :
• Mobile
• High data-rate
• Coverage
Considerations:
• Battery life
• Range limitations
Considerations:
• Battery life (@high data-rates)
• Low OpEx
Considerations:
• Data-rate limitations
• Duplex communication
Wireless communication

11. Wireless Range
802.15.4
(ISM 2.4Ghz)
10 meter BLE4
40 meter BLE5
10-100 meter
10-70 meter
Up to 10Km
150 - 800 meter
802.15.4
(ISM 868 MHz)
Up to 5Km

12. First questions
▪ Private network or subscription based?
▪ Point to Point connection or Cell/Mesh based?
▪ End to End security needed?
▪ Where are my devices installed (Local, Global, Office etc.)?
▪ Communication basics (Bidirectional communication, how much
data, how often, confirmation of transmission needed)

13. Cellular Evolution
2G
Voice/CSD/GPRS
3G
Voice/Mobile Internet
1G
Voice Only
4G
Faster Internet
5G
The Future
Introduction 1980 (Analog Only)
Introduction 1991 (First digital phone)
Introduction 1998 (Mobile broadband)
Introduction 2008 (Completely packet based)
Introduction 2019 (First Phase)

14. Cellular Evolution of 2G to 5G
2G 3G 4G 5G
GSM, GPRS
EDGE, CDMA
UMTS, CDMA,
HSPA
LTE
LTE-A
LTE-A Pro
NR
56 Kbps
LTE-M, NB-IoT
1-5 Mbps
5-20 Mbps
50-300 Mbps
600 Mbps - 1 Gbps
>10 Gbps
50-300 Kbps
145 Kbps - 1 Mbps
1990 2000 2010 2020

15. 4G Roadmap
Cat-4
(150Mbps/50Mbps)
Cat-1
(10Mbps/5Mbps)
Cat-9
(450Mbps/150Mbps)
Cat-6
(300Mbps/50Mbps)
Cat-0
(1Mbps/1Mbps)
Cat-M1 (LTE-M)
(375/300Kbps)
Cat-NB1 (NB-IoT)
(60/20Kbps)
Cat-3
(100Mbps/50Mbps)
High speed
High bandwidth
Low data
Low speed
Low power
Low cost
Enhanced coverage
Cat-5
(300Mbps/75Mbps)
Cat-12 (LTE Advanced)
(600Mbps/100Mbps)
Cat-18 (LTE Advanced Pro)
(1.2Gbps/150Mbps)
LPWA

16. LPWA
Massive IoT
(mMTC)
Smart cities
Smart logistics
Smart metering
Mobile
Broadband
(eMBB)
3D/8K video
Augmented reality
Fixed Wireless Access
Critical IoT
(URLLC)
Autonomous vehicles
Smart Grid
Factory Automation
eMBB enhanced Mobile
BroadBand
URLLC Ultra Reliable Low Latency
Communications
mMTC massive Machine Type
Communications

17. LPWA
Massive IoT
(mMTC)
Low cost
Low power
High denisty
Mobile
Broadband
(eMBB)
High peak speed
High average speed
Spectral effciency
Industrial
IoT
(URLLC)
Low latency
High reliability
High mobility
Requirement to
support the use
cases for 5G

18. What happens with 4G
▪ Shutdown of old generation (2G and 3G) because spectrum is needed
▪ No need to re-farm 4G to deploy 5G
▪ Co-existence possible of 4G and 5G, both use same modulation in a
compatible time and frequency grid.
Co-Existence is a major 5G feature
and extends 4G lifespan

19. Sierra Wireless

20. LTE-M Modules from Sierra
▪ LTE Cat-M1 module in 15x18mm package
(HL-Serie)
▪ Global LTE-M / NB-IOT combination modules with
software defined radio technology.
▪ Linux core and cellular module in
22x23mm package (WP-Serie)
▪ Integration of eUICC sim-chip in
cellular devices.

21. Integrating wireless technologies starts with Sierra
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
LTE-M NB-IoT
2G 3G 4G
GPS GLONASS
BEIDOU GALILEO
GNSSshort range cellular

22. Simple signal routing ensures scalability
between CF3® modules
C1
xSmall
[9.5x11.5mm]
Large
[22x23mm]
Medium
[15x18mm]
C1A1
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
LTE-M
NB-IoT
2G, 3G, 4G
LTE-M/NB-IoT
A → C
12 pins added to Ring C.
All others are electrically and
functionally compatible.

23. Compact, low power
LTE-M/NB-IoT module
with optional 2G
fallback
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: HL78xx
Low Power Global Coverage Scalable
Ready-to-Connect Free FOTA Cloud Connected
Built-in-Security Integrated GNSS Internet Ready
Extensive
AT Commands
Industrial-Grade
BEST-IN-CLASS POWER CONSUMPTION
BEST-IN-CLASS SIZE
15mm
18mm

24. LTE-M/NB-IoT
application processing
Linux module with
optional 2G fallback
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: WP77xx
Global Coverage Scalable Application Processor
Rapid Prototyping Ready-to-Connect Free FOTA
Cloud Connected Built-in-Security Integrated GNSS
Ultra Low Power Mode Industrial-Grade
22 mm
23 mm
OPEN SOURCE HARDWARE/SOFTWARE
FAST TIME TO MARKET

25. Accelerate
innovation
with open
source and
get to
market
faster
Open source embedded
software platform for
connected IoT
application development
Open source hardware
platform for rapid
prototyping and
building IoT devices

26. Tools and accessories to jumpstart your development
essentialsmart
source.sierrawireless.com
Start with
The Source
Documentation
Forums
Software downloads
Sample apps
Software tools
based on mangOH™
open hardware
more info: mangoh.io

27. Solutions: Bluetooth / Z-Wave /
ISM / Zigbee / Thread
▪ Multiprotocol RF modules with
integrated µController
▪ Multiprotocol RF SoC with integrated
µController
▪ RF modules fully certified Phyton
programmable
▪ Programmable Gateways

28. Solutions: Cellular 2G/3G/4G/5G
NBIOT / LTE-M
▪ Cellular modules 2G/3G/4G/5G
▪ PCIe & m.2 Highspeed modules
▪ Cellular modules combined with Linux in
23x23mm formfactor
▪ Cellular modules with full Android platform
▪ Modems / Routers / EDGE Gateways /
Multiprotocol convertors

29. Solutions: LoRa
▪ LoRa WAN Certified Modules & SoC
programmable fully integrated modules
▪ LoRaWAN
Accesspoint/Server/Application server
▪ Industrial version/indoor
versions/outdoor versions

30. What can Alcom do for you?
▪ Help you to choose the best wireless technology for your solution.
▪ Solutions for most wireless technology, from silicon, module to box
products (Sierra Wireless, Digi, Silabs, Microchip and many more).
▪ Wide range solutions for microcontrollers, power management and analog
interface for IoT products.
▪ Pre-provisioned hardware solutions to handle cryptography and
authentication with all the major cloud providers
▪ 38 year experience in the electronic components market

31. Frans Lutz
Product Specialist Wireless, IoT & Networking
frans.lutz@alcom.nl
Thank You