Fibocom launches RU311 5G RedCap module series for mid-tier IoT devices
Fibocom said the RU311 series supports 5G RedCap and LTE Cat.4 and is available in multiple form factors for mid-tier IoT deployments.
Fibocom said its new RU311 module series is aimed at helping mid-tier IoT devices move from 4G to 5G RedCap, with a focus on power, cost and development efficiency.
What happened
Fibocom said on Sept. 2, 2026, that it launched the RU311 5G RedCap module series in Shenzhen, China. The company said the line is meant for mid-tier IoT devices that need to move from 4G to 5G without prioritizing bandwidth over power use, cost and design effort.
Fibocom said the RU311 is built on the UNISOC V527 platform and supports both 5G RedCap and LTE Cat.4. In 5G RedCap mode, the company said the module reaches peak downlink speeds of up to 226 Mbps and uplink speeds of up to 120 Mbps. In LTE mode, Fibocom said the module supports up to 150 Mbps downlink and 50 Mbps uplink.
Why it matters
The launch targets a part of the IoT market where companies often want faster networks, but also need to keep devices compact, efficient and easier to update. Fibocom said the RU311 is meant for industrial gateways, security and surveillance systems, aftermarket automotive products, energy applications and MiFi devices.
The company said the design may help customers shift existing 4G products to 5G with less hardware change and less repeated development work. That could matter for device makers that want to reuse platform designs while adding newer network support.
Context and background
Fibocom said the RU311 line comes in LGA, M.2 and Mini PCIe form factors. The company said the LGA version measures 32 mm by 29 mm by 2.4 mm and uses a pin layout designed to work with Fibocom's FG132 RedCap module and NL668 and L716 Cat.4 modules.
Fibocom said the M.2 version is aimed at rapid validation and platform integration. It said the Mini PCIe version can be used in industrial gateways, routers, industrial PCs and embedded platforms.
The release also listed supported protocols and interfaces, including TCP/UDP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSL, MQTT, USB, UART, RGMII, SDIO, I2C, SPI and GPIO.
What officials said
A UNISOC representative said RedCap expands 5G application potential in the mid-tier IoT market and helps balance performance, power consumption and cost, according to the release.
Kony Li, general manager of Fibocom's MTC Business Unit, said the RU311 expands Fibocom's 5G RedCap portfolio, the company said.
Fibocom said it was founded in 1999 and described itself as China's first wireless communication module company listed on both the A-share and H-share markets.
What happens next
Fibocom said the launch strengthens its multi-platform, multi-form-factor 5G RedCap portfolio and may speed adoption in mid-tier IoT applications. The company did not give a wider rollout schedule in the release.
Sources
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