Qualcomm releases Snapdragon X35: the world's first 5G NR-Light modem-RF

5G chips for IoT and wearable devices are finally here!

Recently, Qualcomm announced the launch of the world's first 5G NR-Light (also known as RedCap) modem and RF system - Snapdragon X35 5G modem and RF system.

According to reports, the Snapdragon X35 5G modem and RF system is the world's first 5G NR-Light modem launched after the 3GPP Release 17 standard was frozen. Optimized design.

In the near future, the current 4G NB-IoT products will move towards 5G, which will accelerate the penetration rate of 5G around the world. It can be installed in smart watches, XR glasses, industrial Internet of Things and other products. Sample delivery is expected in the first half of this year, and commercial products will be launched in the first half of next year.

In addition to supporting the general features defined by 3GPP Rel-17, Snapdragon X35 also supports a series of special functions. First of all, the Snapdragon X35 can support 5G and 4G voice, that is, VoNR and VoLTE; secondly, the Snapdragon X35 can support precise positioning (dual-frequency GNSS L1+L5); in terms of peak rate, the peak rate that the Snapdragon X35 can theoretically support The rate can reach 220Mbps.

Snapdragon X35 also uses a number of Qualcomm's unique technologies to reduce power consumption, expand 5G coverage, reduce latency, improve battery life and increase uplink speed, including Qualcomm QET5100 envelope tracking, Qualcomm Smart Transmit technology, Qualcomm 5G ultra-low latency kit, fourth-generation Qualcomm 5G PowerSave.