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Fibocom Debuts 5G Smart Module SC153

As AI applications rapidly expand to edge devices, smart equipment is evolving from simple data connectivity to real-time interaction and intelligent experiences. This evolution demands higher standards for fast, stable, and low-latency wireless connection capabilities.

On October 13, NetworkX 2026 officially kicked off, where Fibocom showcased its SC153 5G smart module for the first time. Built on the Qualcomm Snapdragon™ Q-4390 processor, this product targets the demands of next-generation smart terminals for high-speed connectivity and complex application scenarios, providing global customers with a high-performance and flexibly developed 5G connectivity solution.

The 5G smart module is currently in the debugging phase and is scheduled to enter mass production in the fourth quarter of 2026.

High-Speed 5G Connectivity Unleashes Terminal Potential

With the continuous growth of applications like high-definition video transmission, industrial data acquisition, and smart device interconnection, terminals face stricter requirements for high-speed data transmission and stable network connections.

The Fibocom SC153 is designed with advanced 5G communication capabilities, supporting the 3GPP Release 16 standard and covering 5G NR Sub-6GHz and LTE multi-mode connectivity. This satisfies the network performance and deployment flexibility required by diverse application scenarios.

In terms of connection performance, the Fibocom SC153 module supports both 5G SA and NSA dual-mode network architectures. It can achieve a maximum downlink rate of up to 2.3Gbps in SA mode and up to 2.5Gbps in EN-DC mode, delivering stable and efficient data transmission for HD video, industrial equipment, and smart terminals.

Flexible Design Meets Diverse Terminal Demands

Faced with the rapid iteration of smart terminals, customers look beyond communication performance; they also require more flexible hardware design and software development capabilities.

Fibocom SC153 features an LGA package design, providing a rich array of interface resources including MIPI Display, MIPI Camera, USB 3.1, UART, I²C, and SD. It also flexibly supports various network configurations like WiFi 5, WiFi 6e, and WiFi 7 to fit different terminal form factors and design needs.

At the same time, the Fibocom SC153 supports the Android operating system environment, offering a more flexible platform foundation for customers carrying out software development, application expansion, and terminal customization.

Leveraging its high-speed connectivity and flexible development traits, the Fibocom 5G smart module will help customers build a new generation of wireless products tailored for smart terminals, industrial equipment, and high-speed data applications.

Fibocom Released 5G Smart Module SC171 at MWC2024

During the Mobile World Congress 2024, Fibocom announced: In addition to supporting the Android operating system, the 5G smart module SC171 is also compatible with Linux and Windows systems, helping more smart terminal customers iterate products quickly and expanding the coverage of intelligent applications.

 

The Fibocom SC171 series is designed based on the Qualcomm® QCM6490 IoT solution, featuring an 8-core high-performance processor (1 large core with a frequency of 2.7GHz + 3 large cores with a frequency of 2.4GHz + 4 small cores with a frequency of 1.95 GHz). The SC171 series integrates a high-performance GPU and high-speed HVX technology for image data processing. It supports dual-screen display at 2520×1080@60fps, and can simultaneously operate up to 5 cameras with powerful multimedia playback capabilities. With a computing power of up to 12TOPS, the SC171 efficiently processes data, integrates various AI algorithms, and helps terminals achieve edge computing and AI features.

 

In addition to being compatible with the smart Android operating system, the Fibocom 5G smart module SC171 is also pre-equipped with Linux and Windows systems, making it expandable to a more diverse range of IoT application terminals, such as smart cameras, industrial control machines, cash registers, vending machines, robots, and in-car devices.

 

 

In terms of communication, the SC171 series supports 5G/Wi-Fi 6 wireless communication, providing more flexible network access. As a global version of the 5G smart module, the SC171-GL is compatible with mainstream 5G frequency bands worldwide, meeting the different frequency band requirements of different terminals for 5G and helping customers quickly deploy in the global market. In terms of peripherals, the SC171 has various expansion interfaces such as dual USB, dual PCIe, MIPI, UART, SPI, I2C, making it the preferred solution for smart IoT terminals.

 

 

Zhao Yi, Vice President of Fibocom’s MC Division, said: The “5G+AI” joint empowerment drives the intelligent transformation of the industry, bringing revolutionary improvements to end-to-end deployment automation. The SC171, with a computing power of up to 12TOPS, supports mainstream operating systems such as Android, Linux, and Windows, and can be applied to a wider range of IoT scenarios, promoting the development of intelligent edge computing.