STMicroelectronics Launches ST87M01 - Dual Wireless IoT Module: Optimized for Meters & Asset Management
ST87M01: Revolutionizing Connectivity
On October 21, 2024, STMicroelectronics launched the ST87M01, a new, highly adaptable and easy-to-connect dual-radio IoT module, for the Chinese market. This module integrates a Vodafone-licensed eSIM and switchable NB-IoT/wM-BUS technology, providing a simple, secure, and flexible solution for smart metering and asset tracking applications. With the ST87M01 module, users can simplify the connection and management of large-scale IoT devices, promoting the sustainable development of smart grids and smart industries.
ST87M01: Built-in eSIM Ensures Connectivity
The ST87M01 platform is not only NB-IoT certified but also utilizes the advanced ST4SIM embedded SIM card (eSIM), enabling customers to quickly access Vodafone's extensive global mobile network. The module comes pre-installed with Vodafone network profiles, enabling users to quickly establish a reliable mobile network connection while ensuring secure and stable data transmission. Furthermore, the module incorporates wM-Bus connectivity, providing users with a standardized backup channel to mitigate potential mobile communication outages, further enhancing communication reliability.
ST87M01: Empowering Manufacturers to Innovate
Maddalena S.p.A., a market-leading smart water meter manufacturer, selected the ST87M01 module for its latest high-end water meter line. Filippo Fontanelli, the company's Chief Technology Officer, stated that the ST87M01 was chosen because it offers a compact, NB-IoT-certified, industrial-grade module that accelerates the development cycle of new meter products. This also emphasizes the importance of partnerships in technological innovation. This demonstrates that the ST87M01 not only shortens time to market but also improves solution reliability and performance.
ST87M01: Enhanced Flexibility
STMicroelectronics has designed a software-defined RF transceiver specifically for the ST87M01, enabling the module to dynamically switch between cellular NB-IoT and sub-GHz WLAN bus communication modes to adapt to different application scenarios. This flexibility not only simplifies system management and reduces costs, but also enhances communication resilience. For more complex applications, the module can also be connected to a separate host microcontroller or directly embedded with user code for simple application development.
ST87M01: Integrated Location Services
Select ST87M01 module models also integrate a multi-constellation GNSS satellite receiver for location-based service applications such as remote worker safety monitoring, asset tracking, and smart logistics. To conserve power, the GNSS receiver operates during NB-IoT sleep intervals, ensuring efficient energy use. Thanks to its industrial-grade certifications and compact design, the ST87M01 is suitable for a variety of industrial condition monitoring, factory automation, smart agriculture, and other fields, making it an ideal choice for building smart cities and infrastructure.
In summary, the ST87M01 dual-wireless IoT module is redefining the future of IoT connectivity with its superior technical features and broad application potential.