Sony unveils IoT chipset for NB-IoT networks Sony Semiconductor Israel (Sony), a provider of cellular IoT chipsets, has announced the launch of the Altair ALT1255, a new low-power NB2 chipset. 5G ready, the The ALT1255 has been designed with an integrated SIM (iSIM), user MCU, rich application layer, and GSM/GPRS fallback modem. The ALT1255 chipset looks to empower device manufacturers in the development of low-power, cost-sensitive connected devices at a global scale to monitor, manage, and control critical infrastructure, medical devices, logistic trackers, and a large variety of LPWA applications. The ALT1255 platform is now commercially available and has been selected by key module players.