Chinese IoT firm Fibocom has introduced an OpenCPU product built with its FG160 R16-compliant 5G module to bring a seamless 5G experience to the global fixed wireless access (FWA) market.

Instead of using an external MCU, the embedded product uses a module as the main processor, which lowers power consumption of terminal devices and reduces size. It supports secondary development based on application requirements, remote firmware upgrade via OpenCPU FOTA, and secure data transmission.

It simplifies circuit design by reducing peripheral devices, which makes hardware design easier for developers as well as improves cost-performance of end devices. Besides, product developers can use the software integrated in the module and simplify the development of local communication protocols, facilitating the product development process for manufacturers.

Integrated with the FG160 module, it is compliant with the 3GPP release 16 (R16) standards, supporting Wifi 6E, up to 160MHz of bandwidth as well as 4096 QAM. Also supported are wired network deployment, allowing maximum 10Gbit Ethernet, satisfying different application requirements. Instead of transferring data via uart, it pre-configures encryption algorithms, allowing higher security for critical data transmission.

The product integrates FIBO FWA, which is the Fibocom self-developed SDK, offering flexibility for software developers when creating applications for different products. To date, the product has been verified by practical cases in the field, empowering FWA application scenarios including MIFI, IDU and ODU.

“To help customers develop devices quickly and effectively, Fibocom has achieved a major technology breakthrough on the OpenCPU solution, built with the R16 module FG160,” said Simon Tao, general manager of Fibocom’s MBB product management department. “We believe that the solution can meet customers’ expectations with excellent performance, cost-effectiveness as well as optimised power consumption, providing OEMs and system integrators with robust 5G connectivity.”

Fibocom is a provider of wireless communication modules in the IoT sector. It provides end-to-end IoT wireless communications for telecom operators, IoT equipment manufacturers and IoT system integrators.