This achievement promotes innovation through simplified testing procedures.

WASHINGTON, April 22, 2025 — CTIA Certification has announced that Sony’s Altair ALT1350 is the first IoT chipset to be PTCRB certified.

According to Tom Sawanobori, Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer at CTIA, they are pleased to broaden their certification offerings to include NB-IoT and LTE-M chipsets. He stated that this new certification offers a fresh route for certified cellular-enabled IoT devices to reach the market more efficiently as we progress towards an increasingly interconnected future.

This significant advancement for the PTCRB certification program tackles the growing IoT environment and stimulates the creation of groundbreaking products by offering a simplified certification process for modules and end devices that utilize certified chipsets. PTCRB Authorized Test Labs, a worldwide network, employs a consistent industry framework and authorized testing platforms to guarantee adherence to industry standards for performance and interoperability. Integrators can now develop products using these certified chipsets, benefiting from the comprehensive certification testing already carried out.

Sony’s Altair ALT1350: The Most Energy-Efficient 5G Cellular+ Solution for the Internet of Things

The ALT1350, Sony Semiconductor Israel’s third-generation cellular IoT SoC, was created specifically for the 5G massive Internet of Things market. It is an extremely low-power cellular IoT solution that integrates LTE-M/NB-IoT, unlicensed spectrum communications, and satellite connectivity (NTN) into a single chip, along with a low-power MCU and Sensor Hub. This enables streamlined development, decreased power usage, smaller device dimensions, and reduced expenses.

The ALT1350 is well-suited for a wide array of applications, including smart meters, wearables, asset trackers, telematics systems, connected health devices, and other IoT solutions that demand long-lasting battery performance and dependable connectivity.

Levana Fouks, Sr. Director, System Validation Program Management at Sony Semiconductor Israel, said they are delighted that their ALT1350 is the first IoT chipset to achieve PTCRB certification. According to her, this certification demonstrates PTCRB’s dedication to creating cutting-edge, standards-compliant solutions that help accelerate IoT implementation while ensuring the best possible network performance and interoperability. The streamlined certification process that PTCRB now provides will independently test and certify the cellular modem, which will speed up module and device certification, cutting down on time to market and lowering the cost of module certification. She added that the new certification is essential for their clients and the larger IoT ecosystem.

CTIA Certification has been the global leader in certification for the wireless industry since 1991. Respected certification programs establish the benchmark for devices, technicians, testing facilities, and repair service centers. The PTCRB certification program offers assurance that devices comply with international standards and function optimally on mobile wireless networks.

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