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5G RedCap: Right-Sized 5G for Industrial and Commercial IoT

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3GPP R17​

Built for 20+ Year
Lifecycles

~226 Mbps​

Theoretical Peak Download Performance​

Up to 4X​

More Power Efficient
than 5G eMBB*​

2X

Simplified Antenna
Configuration​

The Industrial IoT 5G Gap

LTE sunset is coming

Carriers are refarming LTE spectrum for 5G. Existing 4G networks won't support long-life deployments planned today.​ ​

5G eMBB was not built for Industrial IoT

Most IoT applications do not need the gigabit speeds and associated premium costs of 5G eMBB.​

Power

5G eMBB is power-hungry​

5G eMBB solutions feature high power consumption, making them impractical for battery- or solar-powered applications.​

What is 5G RedCap?

Reduced Capability 5G designed specifically for industrial and commercial IoT​

Optimized-Productivity

Optimized Performance

While RedCap is a "reduced capability" version of 5G, it still provides the throughput and low-latency benefits of the 5G core network - ~226 Mbps and 10-20 ms latency - ideal for industrial and commercial IoT.​
Power

Power Efficient

Requiring less processing power, fewer antennas & no carrier aggregation, 5G RedCap operates far more efficiently than 5G eMBB. For equipment expected to run for 10+ years-often on limited or solar power-these efficiency gains are operationally significant, enabling extended battery life.​
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Cost Effective

Lower costs compared to 5G eMBB through simplified antenna design and reduced RF complexity. Lower energy consumption and optimized data rates further reduce total cost of ownership.​

Future Proof​

Native 5G SA support enables compatibility with evolving networks over 10-20 year deployment lifecycles.​

Semtech 5G RedCap Portfolio​

AirLink RX400 and EX400 routers feature industry-leading sub-1W idle power consumption bringing 5G RedCap performance and longevity to IoT applications – even where only solar power is available. Find the perfect fit for your requirements​ with rugged variants for industrial applications operating in harsh and remote environments and semi-rugged variants for use in commercial IoT applications.
All routers can be remotely and securely managed through our cloud or on-premise AirLink management platforms.​

RX400 Router

EX400 Router

Built for Real-World IoT Deployments​

Smart Grid

Connecting reclosers, capacitor banks and fault detection with 10+ year lifecycles​

Oil & Gas

Pipeline monitoring and wellhead infrastructure in extreme environments​

SCADA Systems​

Connecting remote terminal units and industrial control with secure, reliable telemetry​

Digital Signage​

Content delivery and remote monitoring for retail and transportation hubs​

Smart Agriculture​

Connecting sensors, gateways, and automation for irrigation and livestock management​

Industrial Automation​

Connecting manufacturing equipment and process control systems​

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* vs Semtech 5G eMBB module

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