30 MARCH 2023, IRVINE, CA, USA –  Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, has been awarded  gold in two categories of the Merit Awards for  Telecom. The Merit Awards are an independent awards program that  recognizes global industries. The Merit Awards for Telecom were judged based  on submissions that represent the best in current and next-generation telecom,  wireless and mobile solutions.

In the IoT category, Quectel won the gold award  for the company’s industrial grade EG800Q-EU  LTE Cat 1 bis wireless communication module,, based on the Qualcomm® QCX216  LTE IoT Modem from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. An ultra-compact module in an  LGA form factor, the EG800Q-EU offers greater flexibility in IoT designs and  enables a wider range of IoT use cases, particularly for size-sensitive  applications. The small size makes the module particularly well-suited to  space constrained mid- range IoT applications.

The EG800Q-EU has a compact form  factor of 15.8mm × 17.7mm × 2.4mm, enabling integrators and developers to  design size-sensitive applications easily. Its advanced LGA package enables  fully automated manufacturing for high-volume applications. The EG800Q-EU’s  support of Cat 1 bis allows it to use a single antenna, balancing cost and  performance and making the module an ideal solution for IoT terminals that  are designed to be compact and cost-effective.

To help customers to facilitate  their designs, Quectel offers a variety of high-performance LTE Cat 1  antennas which boost wireless connectivity significantly. IoT developers can  bundle the EG800Q-EU module with Quectel’s antennas and pre-certification  services, reducing both cost and time-to-market for their Cat 1  devices.

In the Tech4Good category, Quectel received another gold award  for its work with Blue Frog Robotics, the Paris, France-headquartered  technology company, which chose the SC66  smart IoT module from Quectel for its new Buddy PRO robot. Blue Frog Robotics  creates Robots for Good that embody emotional artificial intelligence to  drive important positive impacts on social issues such as ageing populations,  inclusion of vulnerable people and education.

The Quectel SC66 is a  new-generation multi-mode LTE Cat 6 smart module measuring 43.0mm × 44.0mm ×  2.85mm with built-in Android OS. This high-performance module series supports  various multimedia functions, making it ideal for both industrial and  consumer applications which require high data rates. Multiple-input  multiple-output (MIMO) technology allows the SC66 to greatly minimize errors  and optimize data speeds.

The module also combines high-speed wireless  connectivity with embedded multi-constellation and a high-sensitivity GNSS  receiver for positioning. A wide range of supported interfaces including  multiple screens and cameras allow the SC66 to support IoT applications  including smart POS, home gateways, wearables, PDAs and tablets, vending  machines, delivery lockers and in-car entertainment systems.

About  Quectel    

Quectel’s passion for  a smarter world drives us to accelerate IoT innovation. A highly  customer-centric organization, we are a global IoT solutions provider backed  by outstanding support and services. Our growing global team of over 4,000  professionals sets the pace for innovation in cellular, GNSS, Wi-Fi and  Bluetooth modules, antennas and services.   

With regional offices  and support across the globe, our international leadership is devoted to  advancing IoT and helping build a smarter  world.    

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Media  contact:  
Phil Rawcliffe, Head of  Communications   
phil.rawcliffe@quectel.com

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