Richardson RFPD Joins LoRa Allianceâ„¢ Supporting Global Technology Standard for IoT
Specialized electronic component distributor provides design engineers with deep technical expertise and localized global design support for the latest new products from the world's leading suppliers of IoT technologies
October 23, 2018 – Geneva, Ill.: Richardson RFPD today announced that it has become an adopter member of the LoRa Alliance™.
The nonprofit technology association promotes and collaborates on an open, global standard (LoRaWAN™) for low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) IoT connectivity.
As an adopter member, Richardson RFPD will support the LoRa Alliance, participate in member meetings, and continue its global leadership role in delivering tailored, end-to-end IoT solutions to its customers.
Richardson RFPD extensive IoT offering includes modules, gateways and components for LPWA/cellular, as well as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and GNSS applications.
With the technical flexibility to address a broad range of IoT applications, both static and mobile, and a certification program to guarantee interoperability, the LoRaWAN protocol has been deployed by major mobile network operators globally, and connectivity is available in over 100 countries, with continual expansion.
“Richardson RFPD is enthusiastic about joining the LoRa Alliance and participating in this important segment of the fast-expanding IoT market,” said Rafael R. Salmi, Ph.D., Richardson RFPD’s president. “IoT has been a key vertical market for us for more than a decade, and LoRa’s high-volume, reliable framework is driving a crucial inflection point in IoT adoption.”
About Richardson RFPD
Richardson RFPD, an Arrow Electronics company, is a global leader in the RF, wireless, IoT and power technologies markets. It brings relationships with many of the industry’s top radio frequency and power component suppliers. Whether it’s designing components or engineering complete solutions, Richardson RFPD’s worldwide design centers and technical sales team provide comprehensive support for customers’ go-to-market strategy, from prototype to production.
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About LoRa Alliance
The LoRa Alliance is an open, nonprofit association that has become one of the largest and fastest-growing alliances in the technology sector since its inception in 2015. Its members closely collaborate and share experiences to promote the LoRaWAN protocol as the leading open global standard for secure, carrier-grade IoT LPWAN connectivity. With the technical flexibility to address a broad range of IoT applications, both static and mobile, and a certification program to guarantee interoperability, the LoRaWAN protocol has been deployed by major mobile network operators globally, and connectivity is available in over 100 countries, with continual expansion. More information is available online at www.loraalliance.org.
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