ST's new ST87M01 module not only simplifies large-scale Internet of Things(IoT)deployments,but also provides network connectivity flexibility and dual wireless backup capabilities,paving the way for widespread adoption in smart grid and industrial applications.

　　This ST87M01 module platform is NB-IoT certified and integrates the optional ST4SIM eSIM(embedded SIM card),giving users fast access to Vodafone's network connections worldwide.To further enhance flexibility,ST has also added wireless Meter-Bus(wM-Bus)connectivity to the module,which provides an additional standardized channel for the collection of data such as household electricity and water consumption.Especially in the event of cellular network outages,wM-Bus can serve as a backup connection for operators.

　　Highly innovative partnerships

　　Maddalena S.p.A,a leading innovator in the field of smart water metering,was the first to select the ST87M01 to accelerate the development of its advanced water metering product line.maddalena's CTO,Filippo Fontanelli,said that the partnership with ST has enabled them to easily integrate advanced NB-IoT technology and achieve instant-on availability on the only ultra-compact,industrial module on the market.industrial module on the market,enabling out-of-the-box cellular NB-IoT connectivity.This not only accelerates the deployment of their products,but also demonstrates the critical role technology partnerships play in rapidly changing market demands.

　　Improving Efficiency and Security

　　ST's solution not only reduces system costs by integrating eSIM and NB-IoT into a single module,it also gives customers the advantage of easily managing large-scale IoT deployments through Vodafone's mobile network profiles.The module's software-defined radio design supports dynamic switching between cellular NB-IoT and sub-GHz wM-Bus,making it adaptable to a wide range of application scenarios,and even allowing wM-Bus to be used as backup communication.

　　Flexible Application Support

　　The ST87M01 module also provides GNSS(Global Navigation Satellite System)reception to support location-based applications such as remote worker safety monitoring,asset tracking and smart logistics.The embedded GNSS receiver further improves efficiency by saving energy during NB-IoT sleep hours.All ST87M01 modules are industrial-grade certified and feature an extremely compact package(10.6mm x 12.8mm),enabling designers to develop highly reliable,low-cost IoT products.

　　Promising applications

　　With its powerful multi-connectivity options,the ST87M01 module can be used in a wide range of applications such as industrial monitoring and control,factory automation,smart agriculture,environmental monitoring,as well as smart buildings,smart cities and smart infrastructure.st has developed all the components of the module in-house and ensures full control from material to supply chain,providing users with a choice of high-quality,reliable and secure products.