3GPP Rel.15 compliant, providing extended multi-region LTE coverage
Support for massive IoT applications such as smart traffic emergency lights

As STMicroelectronics (hereinafter ST)’s location-aware cellular IoT module has obtained Vodafone’s NB-IoT certification, it is expected to contribute to realizing safer and more interconnected mobility.

ST announced on the 24th that its ST87M01 NB-IoT and GNSS module has obtained Vodafone's NB-IoT certification.

The ST87M01 is a compact, low-power integrated module combining cellular IoT connectivity and geolocation capabilities, making it suitable for a wide range of IoT and smart industrial applications.

In addition, the ST87M01 recently received certification from the Global Certification Forum (GCF), which is promoting interoperability for mobile and IoT products.

This module complies with 3GPP Release 15 and provides extended multi-region LTE coverage.

The ST87M01 module provides both long-term guaranteed cellular connectivity and reliable geolocation capabilities, supporting new massive IoT applications such as smart traffic emergency lights, which will be mandatory in Spain by 2026.

New emergency lights replacing manual emergency triangles are on European roadsIn accordance with the European Road Safety Charter, the geographical location information of the vehicle is provided in real time to the local traffic control system in the event of an accident.

The ST87M01 is an integrated module with the industry's highest level of integration that incorporates all the functions necessary to support these applications and enables safer and more interconnected mobility.

With the NB-IoT certification for ST87M01, it has become possible to apply it in a timely manner to the design of new smart electricity, water, and gas meters being promoted worldwide.

In particular, this module is expected to be a very effective solution for building India's new smart meter infrastructure, which is expected to reach 250 million units within the next five years.

This module incorporates a state-of-the-art ST4SIM eSIM (embedded SIM) certified according to the latest industry standards, such as the latest GSMA eSA (Security Assurance) certification.

ST4SIM also features a certified eSE (embedded Secure Element), and the entire circuit is contained in an ultra-small 10.6mm x 12.8mm LGA package.

Because of low energy consumption, the runtime of battery-powered applications can also be maximized.

The integrated native GNSS receiver operates during NB-IoT power-saving periods and ensures optimized power saving.

The ST87M01 integrates easily with other components in the ST portfolio, such as MEMS intelligent actuators and sensors, interfaces, and other connectivity components, and handles various IoT applications requiring accurate geolocation information.

Various applications such as tracking devices for pets and personal belongings, industrial asset tracking, and sensors used across smart infrastructure, smart agriculture, and other fieldsIt can be applied to applications.

Domenico Arrigo, Head of Industrial and Power Conversion at ST, stated, “By completing the test program with Vodafone, we have ensured stable and future-proof data connectivity in IoT solutions utilizing this module’s new power-efficient capabilities,” adding, “As ST fully conceived, designed, and commercialized this, we also guarantee supply independence, lifespan, product quality, and security.”

“ST’s ST87M01 module has demonstrated perfect connectivity with the global NB-IoT infrastructure and offers excellent options that enable connection to the Vodafone network anywhere in Europe,” said Sven Sobe, Senior Specialist at Vodafone’s IoT Innovation & Certification team.