Windows 10: Qualcomm announces Snapdragon X65 5G Modem-RF System with 10Gbps speed

Brink · Feb 9, 2021

Whatâs New: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. today announced the Snapdragon X65 5G Modem-RF System, its fourth-generation 5G modem-to-antenna solution. It is the worldâs 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 Companyâs 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 SnapdragonX62 5G Modem-RF System, a modem-to-antenna solution optimized for mainstream adoption of mobile broadband applications.

âThe 5G transition presents the biggest opportunity for Qualcomm as mobile technology is poised to benefit virtually every industry,â said Cristiano Amon, president and CEO-elect, Qualcomm Incorporated. âWe 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.â

âSnapdragon X65 brings together all the key 5G breakthroughs expected from the worldâs leading wireless innovator,â said Durga Malladi, senior vice president and general manager, 4G/5G, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. âOur 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.â

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 -â especially as 5G expands into new vertical industries such as compute, industrial IoT and fixed wireless access.

Qualcomm QTM545 fourth generation mmWave antenna module engineered for extending mobile mmWave coverage and power efficiency. The Qualcomm QTM545 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 worldâs 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 â 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 thatâs smaller, more efficient, and higher performance â 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.

QualcommÂ® 5G PowerSave 2.0, which builds upon new power-saving technologies defined in 3GPP Release 16, such as Connected-Mode Wake-Up Signal.

QualcommÂ® Smart Transmitâ¢ 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 â 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 Itâs 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 â 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 industryâs most expansive feature set to premium smartphones and by achieving superior 5G performance for many other segments â 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 insiderâs view at the new Modem-RF Systems and what they mean for the industry and the world, please watch the âhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLADNcabi-P9b6OIhOH_tu5lyBTbThaMpuâ video series.

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Brink · Feb 9, 2021

Qualcomm announces Snapdragon X60 5G modem-RF system

The year 2019 will be remembered as the year 5G launched in much of the world. As of early 2020, over 45 operators have launched 5G services and more than 40 OEMs are introducing devices.

At Qualcomm Technologies, we’re proud to be fueling the mobile ecosystem’s 5G momentum and global adoption with our 5G platform roadmap. The world’s first 5G solution Qualcomm Snapdragon X50 Modem-RF System helped global networks launch 5G services using mmWave and sub-6 GHz spectrum. Our second-generation solution, Snapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF System helped accelerate 5G rollout and expansion with added support for key features such as 5G standalone (SA) mode, 5G FDD, and Dynamic Spectrum Sharing.

Now we’re taking it up a notch with our third-generation solution – the Snapdragon X60 Modem-RF System – designed to lift the performance floor for global 5G networks, helping more users around the world get faster 5G, sooner.

Ultimate flexibility for operators and improved network performance

The transition from 4G to full-fledged 5G is not a singular event, but rather a phased deployment process that will unfold globally over a period of time. With 5G off to a flying start in 2019 in many regions, we expect global operators to ramp 5G deployments during 2020-2021 as well as expand coverage, continue increasing capacity, and adopt a roadmap for a smooth transition to 5G SA mode.

The Snapdragon X60 next-generation feature-set is designed to provide operators the ultimate flexibility to maximize the spectrum resources available to them. With smartphones based on Snapdragon X60, operators can flexibly utilize a mix of frequency bands (mmWave, sub-6 GHz including low bands), band types (5G FDD and TDD), and deployment modes (SA and NSA) to achieve an optimal combination of high-speed and low-latency network coverage.

For example, with Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS), operators can deploy 5G services on low frequency FDD bands already in use for LTE. 5G FDD-TDD carrier aggregation support in Snapdragon X60 then allows the operator to increase capacity and coverage. Additionally, with mmWave-sub6 aggregation, operators can dramatically increase their peak throughput to surpass 5.5 Gbps. For a 5G SA operator with only sub-6 GHz spectrum, Snapdragon X60 can double the peak throughput compared to the previous generation.

Leading 5G performance

With Snapdragon X60, Qualcomm Technologies raises the performance bar for 5G devices and networks higher than ever before:

The cutting-edge 5nm process node for the 5G baseband chip packs higher power efficiency into a smaller footprint.

Support for 5G FDD-TDD sub-6 carrier aggregation helps networks maximize their spectrum resources for coverage and peak speeds.

Support for 5G TDD-TDD sub-6 carrier aggregation allows SA networks to double peak speeds (compared to Snapdragon X55).

Introduction of mmWave-sub6 aggregation unlocks a gamut of options for operators to achieve the best of both worlds – network capacity and coverage.

The new Qualcomm QTM535 mmWave antenna module introduced with Snapdragon X60 is smaller than the previous generation and allows new, sleek mmWave smartphone designs, with improved mmWave performance.

Accelerating network transition to 5G SA mode

Nearly all 5G networks around the world are initially deploying 5G in non-standalone mode. In other words, using a LTE anchor band to support a 5G data link. These networks will then look to transition to standalone mode where the connection is an exclusively 5G NR link, without a LTE anchor. Key features supported in Snapdragon X60 such as mmWave-sub6 aggregation, sub-6 FDD-TDD aggregation, Voice-over-NR (VoNR), and DSS help operators accelerate transitioning to 5G SA mode.

Continued modem-to-antenna leadership

Building on two generations of 5G modem-to-antenna system integration leadership, the Snapdragon X60 5G Modem-RF System extends the family of the world’s first commercial modem-to-antenna solution which includes the baseband, RF transceiver, and complete RF front-end for mmWave and sub-6 GHz.

Innovative system integration from the baseband to the antenna helps Snapdragon X60 achieve superior performance and power efficiency while helping OEMs accelerate time-to-launch.

This means fewer hurdles to delivering leading-edge 5G smartphones with multi-gigabit speeds, low latency, and global scale, to end users.

5G adoption and growth is poised to accelerate in 2020. The launch of Snapdragon X60 fuels this acceleration and expansion by allowing more networks to attain higher 5G speeds with available spectrum resources.

It’s true that anyone can talk 5G. Qualcomm Technologies is creating it, and we’re creating it now. Customer sampling for Snapdragon X60 is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2020. 5G smartphones featuring Snapdragon X60 are expected to launch in early 2021.
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Source: Introducing Snapdragon X60 – Raising the global 5G performance bar with the world’s most advanced 5G modem-RF system [video]

See also: Qualcomm Introduces Third-Generation 5G Modem-RF System to Enhance 5G Performance Globally | Qualcomm

Brink · Feb 9, 2021

Qualcomm announces 7 Gbps Snapdragon X55 5G Modem

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When we announced the Qualcomm Snapdragon X50 5G Modem back in 2016, it was a groundbreaking step forward, setting us on the road to 5G commercialization. It’s since become an essential part of virtually every major 5G trial or launch, helping spearhead 5G adoption globally. Today, over 20 OEMs and more than 20 operators have committed to launching 5G products and services based on our Snapdragon platform.

Now, we’re taking another pioneering leap forward with the launch of the world’s most advanced multimode 5G modem — our second-generation 5G solution, the Snapdragon X55 5G Modem. Snapdragon X55 is designed to accelerate global 5G rollout and bring 5G to a broad range of device categories and applications beyond smartphones, including hotspots, Wi-Fi routers, Always Connected PCs*, laptops, tablets, XR devices and connected cars.Combined with Qualcomm RF Front End solutions, the Snapdragon X55 is designed to support high-power fixed wireless access (FWA) services and equipment.

Read on to learn more about how the Snapdragon X55 will help supercharge the rollout of 5G, globally.

Flexibility and improved network performance for operators

Snapdragon X55 is designed to provide comprehensive support for 5G NR TDD and FDD, as well as mmWave and sub-6 GHz spectrum. It also supports 5G non-standalone (NSA) and standalone (SA) modes, and 5G/4G spectrum sharing. As a result, devices powered by Snapdragon X55 will offer extensive flexibility to operators for utilizing their spectrum assets to help bring the best connected experiences to consumers. In addition to providing flexibility, 5G/4G spectrum sharing support also helps operators improve network efficiency and capacity. The added full-dimension MIMO (FD-MIMO) support in Snapdragon X55 allows operators to utilize both azimuth (horizontal) and elevation (vertical) beamforming to boost spectral efficiency.

Modem-to-antenna 5G solution

While the modem is at the heart of a wireless device, a significant amount of system-level innovation beyond the modem is needed in order to build a high performance, power-efficient 5G device. A discrete or component-based approach is no longer sufficient for meaningfully addressing the RF design challenges posed by 5G.

Snapdragon X55 is part of a comprehensive modem-to-antenna solution which includes the baseband, RF IC, and complete RF front-end for mmWave and sub-6 GHz. This is imperative in tackling 5G-related design challenges, and uniquely positions us to help OEMs accelerate 5G time-to-launch. This means fewer hurdles to delivering the benefits of 5G — multi-gigabit speeds, low latency, and global scale — to new classes of devices and end users.

Continued 5G and LTE leadership

With Snapdragon X55, we’ve pushed peak speeds to an unprecedented 7 Gbps for download and 3 Gbps for upload, enabling a new era of wireless capability and exciting applications and use cases for consumers and enterprise.

With Snapdragon X55, we’ve also introduced Qualcomm Envelope Tracking and Qualcomm Adaptive Antenna Tuning technologies for 5G NR for superior battery life, network coverage and data speeds.

While driving 5G forward, we also continue to innovate and push 4G LTE boundaries. Snapdragon X55 features cutting-edge LTE features, including 24 spatial streams, 4x4 MIMO, and 1024-QAM. It includes 2.5 Gbps LTE peak speeds enabled by Category 22 LTE. These capabilities — along with License Assisted Access (LAA) — are designed to provide more operators the flexibility to deploy multi-Gigabit LTE with available spectrum assets.

5G is here, and Qualcomm Technologies has established our 5G leadership with a steady stream of tangible 5G milestones, commercial design wins, and ecosystem traction. The launch of Snapdragon X55 builds on this; it’s a real-world product that demonstrates how our inventions unlock the potential of 5G for a growing number of industries on the verge of major transformation.

It’s true that anyone can talk 5G. Qualcomm Technologies is creating it, and we’re creating it now. Customer sampling for Snapdragon X55 is happening now and is expected to be in 5G commercial devices launching in late 2019.
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Source: https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/20...rcial-5g-modem

Brink · Feb 9, 2021

Qualcomm announces 7 Gbps Snapdragon X55 5G Modem

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When we announced the Qualcomm Snapdragon X50 5G Modem back in 2016, it was a groundbreaking step forward, setting us on the road to 5G commercialization. It’s since become an essential part of virtually every major 5G trial or launch, helping spearhead 5G adoption globally. Today, over 20 OEMs and more than 20 operators have committed to launching 5G products and services based on our Snapdragon platform.

Now, we’re taking another pioneering leap forward with the launch of the world’s most advanced multimode 5G modem — our second-generation 5G solution, the Snapdragon X55 5G Modem. Snapdragon X55 is designed to accelerate global 5G rollout and bring 5G to a broad range of device categories and applications beyond smartphones, including hotspots, Wi-Fi routers, Always Connected PCs*, laptops, tablets, XR devices and connected cars.Combined with Qualcomm RF Front End solutions, the Snapdragon X55 is designed to support high-power fixed wireless access (FWA) services and equipment.

Read on to learn more about how the Snapdragon X55 will help supercharge the rollout of 5G, globally.

Flexibility and improved network performance for operators

Snapdragon X55 is designed to provide comprehensive support for 5G NR TDD and FDD, as well as mmWave and sub-6 GHz spectrum. It also supports 5G non-standalone (NSA) and standalone (SA) modes, and 5G/4G spectrum sharing. As a result, devices powered by Snapdragon X55 will offer extensive flexibility to operators for utilizing their spectrum assets to help bring the best connected experiences to consumers. In addition to providing flexibility, 5G/4G spectrum sharing support also helps operators improve network efficiency and capacity. The added full-dimension MIMO (FD-MIMO) support in Snapdragon X55 allows operators to utilize both azimuth (horizontal) and elevation (vertical) beamforming to boost spectral efficiency.

Modem-to-antenna 5G solution

While the modem is at the heart of a wireless device, a significant amount of system-level innovation beyond the modem is needed in order to build a high performance, power-efficient 5G device. A discrete or component-based approach is no longer sufficient for meaningfully addressing the RF design challenges posed by 5G.

Snapdragon X55 is part of a comprehensive modem-to-antenna solution which includes the baseband, RF IC, and complete RF front-end for mmWave and sub-6 GHz. This is imperative in tackling 5G-related design challenges, and uniquely positions us to help OEMs accelerate 5G time-to-launch. This means fewer hurdles to delivering the benefits of 5G — multi-gigabit speeds, low latency, and global scale — to new classes of devices and end users.

Continued 5G and LTE leadership

With Snapdragon X55, we’ve pushed peak speeds to an unprecedented 7 Gbps for download and 3 Gbps for upload, enabling a new era of wireless capability and exciting applications and use cases for consumers and enterprise.

With Snapdragon X55, we’ve also introduced Qualcomm Envelope Tracking and Qualcomm Adaptive Antenna Tuning technologies for 5G NR for superior battery life, network coverage and data speeds.

While driving 5G forward, we also continue to innovate and push 4G LTE boundaries. Snapdragon X55 features cutting-edge LTE features, including 24 spatial streams, 4x4 MIMO, and 1024-QAM. It includes 2.5 Gbps LTE peak speeds enabled by Category 22 LTE. These capabilities — along with License Assisted Access (LAA) — are designed to provide more operators the flexibility to deploy multi-Gigabit LTE with available spectrum assets.

5G is here, and Qualcomm Technologies has established our 5G leadership with a steady stream of tangible 5G milestones, commercial design wins, and ecosystem traction. The launch of Snapdragon X55 builds on this; it’s a real-world product that demonstrates how our inventions unlock the potential of 5G for a growing number of industries on the verge of major transformation.

It’s true that anyone can talk 5G. Qualcomm Technologies is creating it, and we’re creating it now. Customer sampling for Snapdragon X55 is happening now and is expected to be in 5G commercial devices launching in late 2019.
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Source: https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/20...rcial-5g-modem

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