Japanese wireless infrastructure manufacturer IDY has selected Telit’s FN980m 5G data card module for the new IDY 5G iR730B enterprise edge gateway solution. Incorporating the Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF System, the Telit FN980m is designed for devices that support branch office connectivity, video broadcasting, digital signage and high-performance industrial applications.

The FN980m supports all major sub-6 GHz frequency bands, giving iR730B users maximum deployment flexibility. The FN980m 5G data card supports the Qualcomm QTM525 mmWave antenna module for near-the-ground low power indoor and outdoor applications. Additionally, the FN980m also supports the Qualcomm QTM527 mmWave extended-range antenna module for high-mount outdoor applications.

“The iR730B is designed specifically for high-speed communication, inheriting the DNA of the highly-reliable iR720B gateway, which made it possible to install advanced applications,” said Kazuaki Honda, President and CEO, IDY. “In addition to the expanded 40 mm x 52 mm module bay allowing it to take a 5G data card, it offers all the previous functions, including GbE wired LAN, RS232/485, and DIO while maintaining the same size. The dual core CPU allows for edge computing alongside 5G.”

“IDY’s new iR730B gateway highlights Telit’s leadership in providing OEMs worldwide with quick access to the latest technologies—in this case, the newly ratified 3GPP Rel.15 standard and Qualcomm Technologies’ second-generation Snapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF System,” said Marco Contento, Vice President 5G Technologies, Telit. “The Telit FN980m lays the foundation for businesses across Japan to future-proof IoT, enterprise applications and video, while leveraging all of 5G’s and gigabit LTE’s benefits immediately.”