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AI as a native part of the cellular radio system: Implementation approaches and market opportunities (Analyst Angle)

The mobile industry is witnessing a fundamental shift in the way in which Radio Frequency (RF) systems are handled. In no small part, this is mostly due to the shift to 5G and its related use cases, which brings with it a massive burden...

Qualcomm reveals new Wi-Fi RFFE modules for devices ‘across all key categories’

The new modules also feature enhanced 5G/Wi-Fi coexistence capabilities Qualcomm has announced its third-generation of Wi-Fi Front End Modules (FEM), which are integrated RF components that help amplify and route signals between the Wi-Fi System on Chip (SoC) and the antenna. The latest generation...

Qualcomm in Q2: Double-digit growth in handsets, automotive, RFFE, IoT

CEO: Plan to grow market to $700 billion "remains on track, and I'm very excited for the future of Qualcomm" Last year Qualcomm laid out a plan to leverage its core expertise well beyond the handset market it's best known for to grow share...

Impact of new 5G specifications on radio frequency front end and modem designs (Analyst Angle)

The 5G industry has seen phenomenal growth over the past few years, but it is only just at the beginning of its journey. With the evolution toward 5G Advanced, there is still much to be done to fully unlock the value of the 5G...

RFFE system design is helping democratize 5G adoption beyond smartphones (Analyst Angle)

The benefits brought about by the introduction of 5G are clearly identified, notably offering higher data throughput, enhanced signal reliability and lower latency, but it is the use of 5G beyond the mobile devices ecosystem that makes this generation so distinct from the others....

Despite global chip shortage, Qualcomm up 63% y-o-y in Q1

Qualcomm's fiscal 2021 is off to a strong start with company executives reporting this week that first quarter revenues are up 63% year-over-year to $8.2 billion. The company has seen its 5G strategy play out "largely as expected," according to CEO Steven Mollenkopf, with...

Qualcomm acquires RF360, hires staff to scale 5G

Qualcomm bringing 5G to its 7- and 6-series Snapdragon mobile platforms On Monday, U.S. chip manufacturer Qualcomm announced that it is acquiring the remaining interest in RF360, bringing the total purchase price of the company to $3.1 billion. RF360 began as a joint venture between...

‘Made for each other’–Why integrated modem-RF system approach is a must for 5G device supremacy (Analyst Angle)

Qualcomm made two announcements in the last couple of weeks that underpins much of their superiority in 5G technology, especially the millimeter wave (mmWave). First, they gave a name to the “made-for-each-other” duo of Modem and RF (Radio Frequency) system— Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 5G Modem-RF...

New Qualcomm 5G modem supports millimeter wave and sub-6 GHz

Qualcomm X55 5G modem extends support to both millimeter wave and sub-6 GHz frequencies With Mobile World Congress Barcelona set to get underway next week, expect to see a number of 5G New Radio capable device launches to support early operator deployments. Almost all of...

Analyst Angle: Smartphone teardowns reveal radio frequency challenges ahead of 5G deployments

Components in smartphones that relate to the Radio Frequency (RF) Front End (RFFE)—i.e., that provide the link between the modem/RF transceivers and antennas—are expanding exponentially as new network technologies (such as Multiple Input, Multiple Output , Long-Term Evolution- -Advanced Pro, and beyond to 5G)...

How gigabit LTE and 5G challenge RF front end design

Qualcomm highlights RF front end design at CES In the ongoing discussion around 5G—the standard release, network infrastructure readiness, support for sub-6 GHz and millimeter wave frequencies—device compatibility is a major issue and challenge. With the 3GPP working toward a standalone 5G New Radio specification...

Analyst Angle: RFFE system design is key for network efficiency and better user experience

LTE to 5G Evolution: Key device upgrade considerations for increasing efficiencies in the network The network evolution to LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) and LTE-Advanced Pro (LTE-A Pro) are essential enhancements for extending the lifespan of LTE, and critical steps for ensuring a smooth transition to 5G. Not...