May 19, 2021 11:00 EDT with 2 comments
Qualcomm is making it easier for 5G to be widely adopted by more categories of devices with the introduction of the M.2 reference designs for its latest modem-RF systems, the Snapdragon X65 and X62.
These modems were first announced earlier this year, and the Snapdragon X65 specifically is the first 5G modem to promise speeds up to 10Gbps. But building these modems into a PC can be difficult and costly, and that s what Qualcomm aims to fix with the new M.2 reference designs. They use the same form factor that s already common for SSDs, meaning they can be widely compatible without OEMs having to make big changes to the internal design of devices.
Ookla Speedtest data reveals 5G mmWave delivering speeds 16 times faster than Sub-6 GHz Wednesday, 05 May 2021 19:02 Ookla Speedtest data reveals 5G mmWave delivering speeds 16 times faster than Sub-6 GHz
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Qualcomm has announced real-world test results demonstrating that 5G mmWave connectivity speeds on commercial devices is 16 times faster than 5G operating solely in sub-6 GHz frequencies.
Naturally, Qualcomm calls these unprecedented results , and they were based on Ookla s Speedtest Intelligence data from user-initiated tests on commercial devices in the US.
We re reminded that 5G mmWave uses ultra-wide channels to deliver exponentially faster speeds and greater capacity compared with lower frequency 4G or 5G bands.
Qualcomm Demonstrates mmWave 5G 16x Faster Than Sub-6 GHz
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Qualcomm has announced a major milestone for 5G, demonstrating how fast mmWave 5G is compared with slower varieties.
There are several flavors of 5G being rolled out. All three major carriers in the US have rolled out nationwide 5G networks, using low-band spectrum. Low-band provides the best range, coverage and building penetration, but is only marginally faster than 4G LTE. Mid-band spectrum provides a good mix of speed, range and coverage, and can deliver speed in excess of 1 Gbps.
The fastest flavor of 5G is mmWave. Unlike low and mid-band, mmWave uses spectrum in the 6 GHz and above range. It is also the fastest flavor of 5G, clocking in at several gigabits per second. Unfortunately, because mmWave uses high-band spectrum, its range and penetration are extremely limited. Nonetheless, its speed makes it ideal for a wide range of applications, such as secure private networks, and carriers are racing to roll
Qualcomm eyes 5G boost with mmWave test calls - Mobile World Live 14 APR 2021
Qualcomm looked set to deliver a major boost to US operators’ 5G ambitions, after completing a test of data calls combining mmWave with sub-6GHz spectrum over a standalone (SA) 5G network.
The trials were conducted using Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X65 5G modem and antenna module in a smart device form-factor and, the company stated, showcased the modem’s capabilities “to aggregate low-, mid- and high-bands across key global combinations”.
Qualcomm said spectrum aggregation such as the blending of mmWave and sub-6 GHz frequencies is critical for multi-gigabit speeds and massive capacity which can be used on 5G devices even in crowded venues and transit hubs.
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