Telit Cinterion Expands 5G Leadership with New 3GPP Release 18 Modules and FRMCS-Ready Variant

Telit Cinterion, an end-to-end IoT solutions enabler, today announced the launch of its FE990D50 and FE990D60 series. The next-generation 5G New Radio (NR) sub-6 LGA modules are engineered for high-performance industrial and enterprise applications.

The new modules are built on the latest Qualcomm Dragonwing FWA Gen 4 Elite 3GPP Release (Rel) 18 platforms. For next-generation 5G devices, they deliver:

• Enhanced throughput
• Broader carrier aggregation
• Improved radio frequency (RF) performance
• Support for eight receive (8RX) antennas
• Advanced connectivity features

The FE990D50 and FE990D60 families are designed to power use cases, including:

• Advanced 5G customer premises equipment (CPE)
• Professional video systems
• Networking infrastructure
• Enterprise gateways
• Mission-critical industrial systems

The portfolio also introduces a new variant, the FE990D60-FR. It supports Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) Bands n100 and n101 in addition to public 5G bands. This variant addresses the evolving connectivity needs of railway operators across EMEA.

"Industrial and enterprise customers are demanding more from 5G. They need higher throughput, stronger RF performance and the flexibility to support specialized verticals like transportation," said Neset Yalcinkaya, president of IoT hardware at Telit Cinterion. "With our FE990D50 and FE990D60 series, built on the latest 3GPP Rel 18 platforms, we're delivering a future-ready solution for industrial deployments. It combines high performance with the reliability and longevity those deployments require."

"We are pleased to support Telit Cinterion's launch of its new modules, built on Qualcomm Dragonwing FWA Gen 4 Elite platforms," said Dino Flore, vice president of technology, Qualcomm Europe, Inc. "Together, we are enabling the advanced connectivity and reliability required for industrial and enterprise 5G deployments."

3GPP Rel 18 Performance for Demanding Applications

The FE990D50 and FE990D60 modules support 5G NR sub-6 stand-alone (SA) with 8RX support in North America and EMEA. They enable superior signal reception and throughput in challenging RF environments.

LTE Category (Cat) 20 supports advanced downlink and uplink carrier aggregation. It ensures backward compatibility and strong data performance in hybrid network environments.

The modules are designed for edge intelligence and advanced networking use cases. They integrate a quad-core ARM® Cortex®-A55 processor running at 2.2 gigahertz (GHz). This processor enables local processing and application hosting. Support for Linux 6.6 and OpenWRT 24.10 provides flexibility for custom firmware development and network feature integration.

Additional key features include:

• High-performance L1 + L5 GNSS for precise positioning
• Support for up to three Wi-Fi transceivers and two Ethernet interfaces
• Industrial temperature range from −40° C to +85° C
• Future-proofed printed circuit board (PCB) design to enable smooth migration to upcoming feature enhancements
• Expanding 5G into Rail and Mission-Critical Infrastructure

With the FE990D60-FR variant, Telit Cinterion addresses emerging FRMCS requirements. It supports railway networks as they transition to next-generation broadband communication systems.

Trials for FRMCS deployments are set to begin this year in partnership with key industry players. They will position Telit Cinterion at the forefront of railway digital transformation.

Regional Availability and Engineering Samples

The FE990D series will be available in multiple regional variants to support global deployments:

• FE990D50-NAD and FE990D60-NAD for North America
• FE990D50-RWD and FE990D60-RWD for EMEA
• FE990D60-FR for EMEA, including FRMCS Bands n100 and n101

Engineering samples for the FE990D50-NAD are available now. FE990D60-NAD and FE990D50-RWD samples are planned for April. FE990D60-RWD and FE990D60-FR samples are expected in Q3 2026.