Qualcomm announced that it will launchSnapdragon X35 5G connectivity data chipIts application products will enter the market in the first half of 2024 and will be adopted by many telecom operators around the world.
The Snapdragon X35 complies with the 3GPP Release 17 RedCap (Reduced Capability) design and, combined with optimized radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) and power management integrated circuit (PMIC) modules, enables connected systems to be smaller and more power-efficient, enabling them to be used in small devices such as industrial IoT devices, smart watches, XR headsets, or other connected devices.
Like other Qualcomm products, the Snapdragon X35 is backward compatible with 4G connectivity and can transmit data faster through 5G connectivity. It is also equipped with various Qualcomm technologies to expand 5G connection range, reduce latency, extend battery life, and increase data upload speeds.
On the other hand, Snapdragon X35 also supports L1+L5 dual-frequency global satellite positioning system, providing more accurate positioning capabilities to meet the needs of industrial Internet of Things or smart wearable applications, while also reducing design complexity and can be used in smaller device designs.
Currently, companies including Thailand's AIS, the United States' AT&T, T-Mobile, Dish Wireless, China Telecom, China Mobile, China Unicom, China Broadcasting Corporation, British Telecom, Hong Kong's HKT, SmarTone, SingTel, LG U+, Telecom Italia, and Finland's Elisa Oyj are all collaborating with Qualcomm and are expected to launch devices using the Snapdragon X35 5G connectivity data chip.
“5G RedCap is a key pillar of 5G Advanced and a critical technology in the evolution of 5G. It bridges the capability and complexity gap between today’s 5G polarizations, enabling a wider range of devices and services while improving system performance and efficiency,” said Gautam Sheoran, vice president and general manager, Wireless and Broadband Communications, Qualcomm Technologies. “We are excited to deepen our collaboration with mobile operators and OEMs around the world to drive the 5G ecosystem and enable a wide range of new use cases at both the premium and entry-level levels.”
