Qualcomm unveils 5G modem for a new generation of edge devices
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Qualcomm Technologies unveiled its Snapdragon X35 5G Modem-RF System, the world’s first 5G NR-Light modem-RF system.
It’s a 5G modem for a new generation of devices to fuel the connective edge of the network, said Gautam Sheoran, vice president of product management at Qualcomm, in a press briefing.
NR-Light, a new class of 5G, fills the gap in between high-speed mobile broadband devices and extremely low-bandwidth NB-IoT devices. NR-Light devices, powered by Snapdragon X35, can be smaller, more cost-efficient and provide longer battery life than traditional mobile broadband devices.
“It connects a range of intelligent edge devices,” Sheoran said.
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It could be used in things like connectivity for ambulances and fire trucks, cars, public safety, agriculture, and heavy machinery. It could also be used in consumer wearables, XR devices and more.
“These applications require extremely small form factors, very high-powered efficiency, and simple designs,” Sheoran said.
The Snapdragon X35 offers a device platform that bridges the complexity and capability gap between the extremes in 5G today and addresses the need for mid-tier use cases. This lower-cost option provides device makers with a long-term migration path to replace LTE CAT4+ devices, ultimately increasing 5G adoption and allowing for faster transition to a unified 5G network.
In addition to Snapdragon X35, Qualcomm Technologies also announced Snapdragon X32 5G Modem-RF System, a
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