Qualcomm Technologies on tänään tiedottanut uusista kehitysaskelista 5G-teknologiassa. Yhtiö julkisti maailman ensimmäisen 10 gigabitin 5G-modeemin sekä toisen sukupolven kiinteän 5G-ratkaisun, joka tuo 10 gigabitin 5G-yhteyden koteihin ja toimistoihin. Eikä kahta ilman kolmatta, sillä näiden lisäksi Qualcomm esitteli seuraavan sukupolven 5G RF -ratkaisun, joka tuo 10 gigabitin nopeuden 5G-mobiililaitteisiin.

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Qualcomm Announces Second-Generation 5G Fixed Wireless Access Platform with 10 Gigabit 5G Connectivity for Homes and Businesses

– New Qualcomm® 5G Fixed Wireless Access Platform gen 2 Features Extended-Range 5G mmWave, Extended-Range 5G sub-6 GHz, and World’s First sub-6 GHz Support with 8 Receive Antennas to Help Accelerate Delivery of 5G to Consumers as a Plug-and-Play Alternative to DSL, Cable or Fiber –

FEB 9, 2021 | SAN DIEGO

What’s New: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. today announced the Qualcomm 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) platform gen 2. The new platform, powered by the fourth-generation Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X65 5G Modem-RF System, will enable new business opportunities for mobile operators by allowing them to offer fixed internet broadband services to homes and businesses using their 5G network infrastructure. The new FWA platform also features the second generation extended-range Qualcomm® QTM547 mmWave antenna module, support for extended-range high power 5G sub-6 GHz, the world’s first 5G sub-6 GHz support with eight receive (RX) antennas, and support for Qualcomm® Dynamic Antenna Steering technology.

The platform also includes the Qualcomm 5G Fixed Wireless Access Platform gen 2 Reference Design, which will enable manufacturers to commercialize 5G fixed wireless access devices quickly and cost-effectively, allowing consumers to experience a faster and more reliable internet connection with peak speeds of up to 10 Gigabit 5G. This comprehensive platform is designed to expand fixed wireless access reach and performance – helping operators to make this new “last mile” broadband option more widely available across urban, suburban and rural environments using their 5G network infrastructure.

Qualcomm Technologies is also announcing the new Snapdragon X12+ LTE Modem for FWA devices that rely solely on 4G networks. The Snapdragon X12+ modem enables device manufacturers and operators the ability to upgrade FWA devices with a LTE solution capable of achieving up to 600 Mbps.

Why It’s Important: With its extended-range 5G mmWave, extended-range high power 5G sub-6 GHz, and sub-6 GHz support with 8 receive antennas, the new platform will help improve networks capacity, expand coverage, and deliver unsurpassed user experience. Qualcomm Fixed Wireless Access Platform gen 2 with its advanced capabilities such as mmWave-sub-6 GHz aggregation, and unprecedented bandwidth aggregation for downlink and uplink, will further extend the flexibility offered to operators to utilize their infrastructure and spectrum assets to expand their fixed wireless service with ease to new areas. It also helps to eliminate capital expenditures for dedicated fixed network rollouts, along with the need to get permits or have to send technicians out to every consumer’s home for installation. This can result in a smoother rollout, faster time to commercialization, and the ability to deliver 5G’s multi-gigabit speeds and low-latency connectivity to a wider customer base within their coverage footprint.

Additionally, OEMs will be able to accelerate Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) launch times and improve CPE performance and lower development efforts. All of this enables OEMs to scale diverse FWA product portfolios that accommodate the requirements of every major region around the world.

“This announcement further advances our efforts in addressing the “connectivity divide” by helping provide operators a cost-effective way to deliver fiber-like internet speeds wirelessly over 5G to rural, suburban and dense urban communities,” said Gautam Sheoran, senior director, product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “The Qualcomm 5G Fixed Wireless Access Platform gen 2 is a comprehensive, cost-effective, and scalable solution for operators and OEMs to deploy 5G’s multi-gigabit speeds and low-latency connectivity to homes, small businesses, schools, hospitals and town halls.”

Key Technologies and Solutions Featured:

• Snapdragon X65 Modem-RF System: The fourth-generation Snapdragon X65 Modem-RF System powers the Qualcomm 5G Fixed Wireless Access Platform gen 2, offering expanded 5G mmWave and sub-6 GHz connectivity capabilities.
• Qualcomm QTM547 mmWave Antenna Module: Paired with the Snapdragon X65 5G Modem-RF, the extended-range Qualcomm QTM547 mmWave antenna module delivers a comprehensive modem-to-antenna platform for 5G mmWave CPE designs. It supports different power class requirements mandated by regulators (Power Class 1 and Power Class 5) and wide “scan angle” coverage, with over 30 percent improvement from the previous generation. The solution also supports Qualcomm Dynamic Antenna Steering which enables the antenna module to dynamically rotate to receive the strongest signals and achieve better performance.
• Extended-range 5G sub-6 GHz support: Qualcomm 5G Fixed Wireless Access Platform gen 2 supports extended-range high power 5G sub-6 GHz which can help network operators improve coverage and capacity, improvements up to 25 and 10 percent, respectively.
• Sub-6 GHz support with eight receive antennas: Qualcomm 5G Fixed Wireless Access Platform gen 2 is the world’s first solution to offer Sub-6 GHz support with 8 receive antennas for 5G FWA CPEs. With this support, the new platform can help network operators expand coverage and capacity, with improvements up to 35 and 20 percent, respectively. It will also enable them to enhance consumer experiences in challenging radio conditions at the edge of the cell and help lock on to a stronger, cleaner signal from the tower and boost download speeds.
• FWA Reference Design: The Qualcomm 5G Fixed Wireless Access Platform gen 2 reference design is powered by Snapdragon X65 5G Modem-RF system and features Qualcomm QTM547 mmWave antenna module, and sub-6 GHz with 8 RX antennas. With this new reference design, device manufacturers will have unprecedented ability and ease in the development of Fixed Wireless Access products for their customers.

Looking Forward: The Qualcomm 5G Fixed Wireless Access Platform gen 2 expands the wireless ecosystem as an additional option that allows consumers to leap into 10 Gigabit 5G and experience a faster, more reliable internet connection at home. The plug-and-play installation process brings them a fast installation process without the need for technicians. Furthermore, the conveniences of installation will ultimately create more high-speed internet choices for the consumer.

The platform is expected to be in commercial devices in the first half of 2022. For technical details please visit the Qualcomm 5G Fixed Wireless Access gen 2 webpage. For an insider’s view at the new Modem-RF Systems and what they mean for the industry and the world, please watch the ‘What’s Next in 5G’ video series.

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm is the world’s leading wireless technology innovator and the driving force behind the development, launch, and expansion of 5G. When we connected the phone to the internet, the mobile revolution was born. Today, our foundational technologies enable the mobile ecosystem and are found in every 3G, 4G and 5G smartphone. We bring the benefits of mobile to new industries, including automotive, the internet of things, and computing, and are leading the way to a world where everything and everyone can communicate and interact seamlessly.

Qualcomm Incorporated includes our licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of our patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of our engineering, research and development functions, and substantially all of our products and services businesses, including our QCT semiconductor business.

Qualcomm and Snapdragon are trademarks or registered trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated.

Qualcomm Snapdragon, Qualcomm 5G Fixed Wireless Access Platform, Qualcomm QTM547 mmWave antenna module, and Qualcomm Dynamic Antenna Steering are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.

 

Qualcomm Announces Next-Generation 5G RF Front End Solutions, Featuring Use of Artificial Intelligence for Sleeker, High Performance 10 Gigabit 5G Devices

FEB 9, 2021 | SAN DIEGO

What’s New: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. today announced its next generation of Qualcomm® RF Front End (RFFE) solutions for high-performance 5G mobile devices. The solutions are designed to support advanced performance and power-efficiency capabilities in the newly announced Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X65 and X62 5G Modem-RF Systems – bringing together modem, RF transceiver, RF front-end components with artificial intelligence (AI) assistance and mmWave antenna modules to enable OEMs to design premium 5G devices.

The comprehensive Qualcomm RFFE portfolio includes:

• Seventh-generation Qualcomm® Wideband Envelope Tracker (Qualcomm® QET7100) – World’s first multi-mode, multi-output, multi-power amplifier, wideband envelope tracking solution supporting global 5G sub-6 GHz and LTE bands.
• Qualcomm® AI-Enhanced Signal Boost – World’s first 5G adaptive antenna tuning solution enhanced with AI designed to improve context-based antenna performance and help OEMs address the growing number of antennas and frequency ranges required in 5G mobile devices.
• New integrated 5G/4G Power Amplifier (PA) Modules and Diversity Modules.

“5G presents a level of complexity that our advanced RF Front-end solutions and comprehensive portfolio can uniquely resolve. We provide OEMs the technological capabilities they need to tackle 5G complexity in order to accelerate time to launch, improve performance, and lower development effort for building 5G mobile devices at scale.” said Christian Block, senior vice president and general manager, RFFE, QUALCOMM Germany RFFE GmbH. “Our comprehensive modem-to-antenna solution offers game-changing improvements and enables OEMs to create best-in-class 5G devices in a sleek form factors, without sacrificing performance, connectivity, or battery life.”

Why It’s Important: The RFFE is crucial to design high-performance 5G devices with all-day battery life. It consists of many radio-frequency components between the modem and the device’s antennas that shape and manage all the signals sent and received over the air. 5G significantly increases the complexity of the RFFE with over 10,000 frequency band combinations – compared to less than 20 in the early days of 4G.

Qualcomm Technologies’ Modem-RF solution addresses this RFFE complexity, allowing OEMs to spend less time on hardware integration and testing and rather focus more on industrial design and user interface to deliver better products.

The seventh-generation Qualcomm Wideband Envelope Tracker QET7100 can enable 30 percent better power efficiency compared to average power tracking technology from competitors. It supports full 100 MHz bandwidth for new 5G bands along with support for LTE. This allows OEMs to design better performing and sleeker phones without increasing board area since a single tracker can drive multiple 5G and 4G power amplifiers (PA) through its multi-output support while also providing OEMs flexibility for PA selection.

Qualcomm AI-Enhanced Signal Boost introduces a 5G adaptive antenna tuning solution featuring Artificial Intelligence. Adaptive antenna tuning helps OEMs address the growing number of antennas and frequency ranges required in 5G mobile devices. The new solution uses an AI-trained model to intelligently detects the user’s hand positioning on the device and dynamically fine-tunes the antennas in real-time for a superior 5G user experience. The AI-based detection improves context accuracy by up to 30 percent, compared to previous generation, resulting in faster data speeds, better coverage and longer battery life. Mobile operators can benefit from improved indoor network coverage derived from enhanced RF performance, while consumers can enjoy sleeker 5G smartphones with superior battery life, call reliability and quality, data speeds, and network coverage.

The new integrated 5G/4G power amplifier module (Qualcomm® QPM6679) eliminates the need for external diplexer filters and supports full 100 MHz Envelope Tracking operations for improved power efficiency and higher transmit power, resulting in faster uploads and more reliable connectivity. In addition, a new dual-band diversity module (Qualcomm® QDM5579) is designed with an exceptionally small footprint, the smallest commercially available. Thanks to their advanced integration, these new modules enable considerable savings in board area and therefore help OEMs design premium-looking mobile products. Offering a comprehensive RFFE portfolio and modem-to-antenna solution is what allows OEMs to quickly commercialize devices with support for new frequency bands such as n53, n70 and n259 (41 GHz).

For technical details please visit the Qualcomm RFFE webpage. For an insider’s view at the new Modem-RF Systems and what they mean for the industry and the world, please watch the ‘What’s Next in 5G’ video series.

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm is the world’s leading wireless technology innovator and the driving force behind the development, launch, and expansion of 5G. When we connected the phone to the internet, the mobile revolution was born. Today, our foundational technologies enable the mobile ecosystem and are found in every 3G, 4G and 5G smartphone. We bring the benefits of mobile to new industries, including automotive, the internet of things, and computing, and are leading the way to a world where everything and everyone can communicate and interact seamlessly.

Qualcomm Incorporated includes our licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of our patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of our engineering, research and development functions, and substantially all of our products and services businesses, including our QCT semiconductor business.

Qualcomm and Snapdragon are trademarks or registered trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated.

Qualcomm RFFE, Qualcomm Snapdragon, Qualcomm AI-Enhanced Signal Boost, Qualcomm Wideband Envelope Tracker, Qualcomm QPM6679, and Qualcomm QDM5579 are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.

 

Qualcomm Announces World’s First 10 Gigabit 5G Modem-RF System

• Fourth Generation Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X65 is the World’s First 10 Gigabit 5G and First 3GPP Release 16 Modem-to-Antenna Solution Sampling Now
• Upgradeable Architecture Allows for Rapid Rollout of New Features and the Expansion of 5G in Mobile Broadband, Compute, XR, Industrial IoT, 5G Private Networks and Fixed Wireless Access
• Extending 5G Leadership with Revamped RF Front-End and Fourth-Generation mmWave Antenna Modules for Enhanced Coverage and Superior User Experiences

FEB 9, 2020 | SAN DIEGO

What’s New: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. today announced the Snapdragon X65 5G Modem-RF System, its fourth-generation 5G modem-to-antenna solution. It is the world’s first 10 Gigabit 5G and the first 3GPP release 16 modem-RF system, which is currently sampling to OEMs and targeting commercial device launches in 2021. Snapdragon X65 is the Company’s biggest leap in 5G solutions since the commercialization of its first modem-RF system. It is designed to support the fastest 5G speeds currently available with fiber-like wireless performance and makes best use of available spectrum for ultimate network flexibility, capacity and coverage. In addition to the Snapdragon X65, Qualcomm Technologies also announced the Snapdragon X62 5G Modem-RF System, a modem-to-antenna solution optimized for mainstream adoption of mobile broadband applications.

“The 5G transition presents the biggest opportunity for Qualcomm as mobile technology is poised to benefit virtually every industry,” said Cristiano Amon, president and CEO-elect, Qualcomm Incorporated. “We are reaching a significant milestone with the Snapdragon X65 5G Modem-RF System, unleashing connectivity up to 10 Gigabits per second and support for the latest 5G specifications that will play a critical role in enabling new 5G use cases not only for redefined premium smartphone experiences, but also opening a new realm of possibilities for 5G expansion across mobile broadband, compute, XR, industrial IoT, 5G private networks and fixed wireless access.”

“Snapdragon X65 brings together all the key 5G breakthroughs expected from the world’s leading wireless innovator,” said Durga Malladi, senior vice president and general manager, 4G/5G, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “Our fourth-generation 5G modem-RF system is designed for 5G launches globally and brings major innovations from modem to antenna along with extensive spectrum aggregation capabilities across sub-6 GHz and mmWave. This will fuel the rapid expansion of 5G while enhancing coverage, power efficiency and performance for users. And with extended range, high-power capabilities, Snapdragon X65 and X62 are also at the heart of the expansion of 5G into fixed wireless access and cloud-connected computing opportunities.”

Key innovations in the flagship Snapdragon X65 5G Modem-RF System include:

• Upgradable architecture allowing for enhancements, expandability and customization across 5G segments and to enable major new forthcoming features, capabilities, and rapid rollout of new 3GPP Release 16 features via software updates. This upgradeable architecture allows for future-proofing of solutions based on Snapdragon X65, facilitating adoption of new features, extending device lifespan, and helping reduce total cost of ownership -– especially as 5G expands into new vertical industries such as compute, industrial IoT and fixed wireless access.
• Qualcomm® 545 fourth generation mmWave antenna module engineered for extending mobile mmWave coverage and power efficiency. The Qualcomm 545 mmWave antenna module pairs with the new Snapdragon X65 Modem-RF System to support higher transmit power as compared to the previous generations as well as support for all global mmWave frequencies, including the new n259 (41 GHz) band, while maintaining the same tiny footprint as the previous generation.
• The world’s first AI antenna tuning technology, the first step in taking advantage of more than a decade of ground-breaking AI research and development into mobile-RF systems – allowing for major improvements in cellular performance and power-efficiency. For instance, the use of AI increases accuracy in detecting hand grips by 30 percent compared to the previous generation. This improvement supports enhanced antenna tuning capabilities which leads to faster data speeds, better coverage and longer battery life.
• Next-generation power-tracking solution that’s smaller, more efficient, and higher performance – a superior and cost-effective offering compared to average power tracking technology.
• The most comprehensive spectrum aggregation across all key 5G bands and combinations, including mmWave and sub-6, using frequency division duplex (FDD) and time division duplex (TDD), providing operators ultimate flexibility in the use of fragmented 5G spectrum assets.
• Qualcomm® 5G PowerSave 2.0, which builds upon new power-saving technologies defined in 3GPP Release 16, such as Connected-Mode Wake-Up Signal.
• Qualcomm® Smart Transmit™ 2.0, a unique system-level technology licensed by Qualcomm Technologies for use with the Snapdragon X65 Modem-RF System that takes advantage of modem-to-antenna system awareness to increase upload data speeds and enhance coverage for both mmWave and Sub-6 GHz bands while continuing to meet RF emissions requirements.

These and many other improvements in the Modem-RF System are designed to deliver a superior 5G experience with faster cellular speeds, broader coverage and support for all-day battery life.

Snapdragon X65 is poised to support a new generation of premium smartphones and the expansion of 5G in segments such as PCs, mobile hotspots, industrial IoT, fixed wireless access, and 5G private networks. Qualcomm Technologies is also introducing a widely accessible sibling of the Snapdragon X65 – the Snapdragon X62 5G Modem-RF System. The Snapdragon X62 is a 5G modem-to-antenna solution supporting up to multi-Gigabit downloads for mobile broadband applications.

Why It’s Important: 10 Gigabit 5G has arrived. The 10 Gigabit 5G era is made possible with a complete modem-to-antenna solution, which consists of a fully integrated system – from modem to RF transceiver to complete RF front-end. Snapdragon X65 5G Modem-RF System spearheads this 10 Gigabit 5G era by bringing the industry’s most expansive feature set to premium smartphones and by achieving superior 5G performance for many other segments – in all major regions and enabling all major operators worldwide.

The tight modem-RF integration and advanced modem-RF technologies will help OEMs deliver superior data speeds, coverage, call quality and support for all-day battery life in a sleek form factor to the consumer. With multi-gigabit 5G enabled by the Snapdragon X65 5G Modem-RF System, consumers will have access to fiber-like browsing speeds and low-latency, delivered wirelessly over 5G for the next generation of connected applications and experiences, including cloud- and edge-based computing, highly responsive multiplayer gaming, rich entertainment, immersive 360-degree video, and instant apps.

Snapdragon X65 and Snapdragon X62 are currently sampling to customers. Commercial devices based on these Modem-RF solutions are expected to launch by late 2021. For technical details please visit the Snapdragon X65 webpage. For an insider’s view at the new Modem-RF Systems and what they mean for the industry and the world, please watch the ‘What’s Next in 5G’ video series.

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm is the world’s leading wireless technology innovator and the driving force behind the development, launch, and expansion of 5G. When we connected the phone to the internet, the mobile revolution was born. Today, our foundational technologies enable the mobile ecosystem and are found in every 3G, 4G and 5G smartphone. We bring the benefits of mobile to new industries, including automotive, the internet of things, and computing, and are leading the way to a world where everything and everyone can communicate and interact seamlessly.

Qualcomm Incorporated includes our licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of our patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of our engineering, research and development functions, and substantially all of our products and services businesses, including our QCT semiconductor business.

Qualcomm, Snapdragon, and Smart Transmit are trademarks or registered trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated. Qualcomm Snapdragon, Qualcomm RFFE, Qualcomm 5G PowerSave, Qualcomm Smart Transmit, and Qualcomm 545 mmWave antenna module are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.