Fibocom Unveils SC236 Smart Module for AIoT Devices
Fibocom has introduced the SC236 smart module at electronica 2026, combining local computing, multimedia processing and wireless connectivity for AIoT devices. The company says the module has entered the product introduction stage, with mass production planned for the fourth quarter of 2026.
- Fibocom introduced the SC236 smart module at electronica 2026.
- The module is built on the Qualcomm Dragonwing™ Q-2390 processor.
- It combines computing, multimedia processing and wireless connectivity.
- The SC236 supports Android, LTE Cat 4, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 BLE and GNSS.
- Mass production is planned for the fourth quarter of 2026.
A module designed for intelligent edge devices
Built on the Qualcomm Dragonwing™ Q-2390 processor, the SC236 is intended to help manufacturers develop devices that go beyond basic wireless connectivity. Fibocom describes it as an integrated platform for connectivity, computing and application hosting.
The company’s announcement reflects a shift it sees across the device market. As artificial intelligence, multimedia interaction and digital applications expand, devices are increasingly expected to process data and run applications locally. Fibocom says traditional wireless modules are therefore evolving into platforms that combine computing, multimedia and intelligent application capabilities.
The SC236 uses a quad-core processor architecture with three Cortex-A55 cores and one Cortex-A78 core, alongside an integrated Adreno 704 GPU. According to Fibocom, this architecture strengthens on-device processing and gives manufacturers a foundation for running a wider range of local applications.
Multimedia and connectivity features
The module is designed for applications that require displays, cameras and richer interaction. It supports displays at up to FHD resolution, 1920 × 1080 at 60 fps, as well as multiple-camera applications for uses including video capture and human-machine interaction.
Fibocom identifies wireless smart payment terminals, industrial handhelds, body-worn cameras and dash cameras as examples of devices that could use the SC236’s combination of computing, multimedia and wireless capabilities. The company says the module can support richer interactive experiences and intelligent application functions in these categories.
For wireless communications, the SC236 supports LTE Cat 4 cellular connectivity, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 BLE and multi-constellation GNSS positioning. It runs the Android operating system and uses an LCC+LGA package, which Fibocom says provides flexibility for software development and hardware design.
Qualcomm and Fibocom position SC236 as an ecosystem platform
Edward Ai, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Qualcomm Technologies, said Qualcomm Dragonwing platforms address the needs of a wide range of intelligent edge devices. He added that the company is working with Fibocom to bring the platform to more IoT device applications.
“As devices across more industries become increasingly intelligent, demand for computing capabilities, intelligent interaction and reliable connectivity continues to grow,” Ai said, according to the announcement.
Thales Zhang, Vice President and Head of the Global Marketing and Computing Business Group at Fibocom, said the SC236 is intended to help customers develop AIoT devices with local computing and intelligent interaction capabilities. Fibocom says it will continue integrating wireless connectivity with smart device capabilities and advancing the deployment of AI technologies across industries.
For device manufacturers, the announcement points to a single module intended to combine several functions that might otherwise require separate components or development efforts. Its planned mass production in the fourth quarter of 2026 gives customers a stated timeframe for the product’s next commercial stage, although the announcement does not provide pricing or availability details.
