PCTEL adds wireless communication sensors to IIoT offering

Aug. 18, 2020
The PCTEL integrated wireless communication sensor platform includes a battery-powered wireless sensor endpoint for easy installation.

PCTEL, Inc. (NASDAQ: PCTI), a global provider of Industrial IoT (IIoT) antenna systems and purpose-built, application-specific devices and test and measurement instruments, this month announced the expansion of its IIoT portfolio with its new wireless communication sensor platform. 

The PCTEL integrated wireless communication sensor platform includes a battery-powered wireless sensor endpoint for easy installation, a sensor and communication board for easy integration, and a development kit for application specific customization.  

The platform offers multiple radio connectivity options, including cellular, LoRa, Bluetooth 5, and NFC, as well as 802.15.4 protocols. The platform also includes several sensors to monitor a variety of physical conditions, including air quality, temperature, relative humidity, acceleration, angular rate of change, magnetic field, range, and sound. 

Rishi Bharadwaj, PCTEL’s chief operating officer, commented, "Robust wireless connectivity and sensing capabilities are crucial for remote monitoring, control and automation of IIoT systems. Our new platform addresses the need for a flexible product line that can support application specific customization and integration capabilities required by the IIoT ecosystem. PCTEL brings strong RF design, electronics integration, and mechanical design capabilities to address the IIoT system deployment requirements in transportation, utilities, and industrial process automation applications.

PCTEL is a leading global provider of wireless technology, including purpose-built Industrial IoT devices, antenna systems, and test and measurement solutions. Learn more at https://www.pctel.com/.

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