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Semtech Launches Industry’s Most Power-Efficient Rugged 5G RedCap Routers
New AirLink® RX400 and EX400 deliver future-proof 5G connectivity with sub-1W power consumption, enabling solar- and battery-powered IoT deployments
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nNew AirLink® RX400 and EX400 deliver future-proof 5G connectivity with sub-1W power consumption, enabling solar- and battery-powered IoT deployments\n\n\n CAMARILLO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nSemtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading provider of high-performance semiconductor, Internet of Things (IoT) systems and cloud connectivity service solutions, today announced two new AirLink® 5G RedCap routers that address a critical gap in industrial and commercial IoT: the need for future-proof and energy-efficient 5G connectivity scaled to real-world IoT application needs.\n\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260127904177/en/Semtech's New AirLink RX400 and EX400 5G RedCap Routers Deliver Sub-1W Power Efficiency for Industrial IoT\n“5G RedCap adoption is accelerating, with connections projected to surpass 656 million globally by 2030 (including eRedCap),” said Shobhit Srivastava, Senior Principal Analyst at Omdia. “The technology delivers the right combination of attributes for industrial applications: 5G network longevity, power efficiency, and 5G performance that matches real-world industrial requirements—without the cost premium of traditional 5G. As LTE networks phase out through the 2030s, 5G RedCap will provide organizations with a deployment path that makes both technical and economic sense.”\n\n\nThe new AirLink RX400 and AirLink EX400 routers deliver 5G RedCap performance while consuming less than 1 watt of power when idle, enabling deployments in remote, off-grid locations previously served by existing LTE networks or expensive, high-power traditional 5G solutions. Both routers deliver the throughput and low latency necessary for IoT applications and have a 2x2 Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) antenna configuration—to simplify integration into existing and new deployments.\n\n\nBased on 3GPP Release 17 and 5G Standalone (SA) architecture, 5G RedCap technology delivers enhanced network performance and future-proof longevity as carriers continue to modernize their infrastructure. The RX400 and EX400 support 5G RedCap but also LTE Cat-4 for flexible connectivity and immediate deployments.\n\n\nIndustrial IoT Caught Between Existing 4G and Traditional 5G\n\n\n“Industrial IoT has been caught between traditional 5G that’s too power-hungry and expe...