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From February 27 to March 2, the MWC World Mobile Congress 2023 was held in Barcelona, as MWC returned to normal for the first time after three years of silence, so this year's MWC itself is full of attractions.

With the theme of "there is no waiting for time, tomorrow's technology will come" as the theme of this MWC World Mobile Communications Conference, mobile operators, equipment manufacturers, technology providers, ecological enterprises and innovative enterprises from all over the world gather together to discuss the new future of the mobile communication industry.

How can such a grand event in the field of mobile communications be without Qualcomm? Before the MWC show and on the first day of MWC, Qualcomm brought us a series of gluttonous feasts: the world's first 5G Advanced-ready modem and RF system Snapdragon X75, the world's first 5G NR-Light modem and RF system Snapdragon X35, as well as the latest developments in Snapdragon Satellite satellite communications solutions, 5G private networks, virtual and open RAN solutions, and so on. Let us feel how Qualcomm provides technological innovation for various industries and promotes user experience in all aspects.

MWC 2023, Qualcomm these technologies are eye-catching every year MWC, is an excellent stage for technology companies to focus on the display of products and technology, Qualcomm is no exception. Not long ago, Qualcomm officially launched Snapdragon X75 and Snapdragon X72 5G modems, and they have become one of the most eye-catching protagonists of the MWC Qualcomm booth.

The Snapdragon X75 is the world's first 5G Advanced-ready modem and RF system that sets a new benchmark for smartphone connectivity. 5G Advanced is the next stage in the evolution of 5G technology, while Snapdragon X75 introduces a new architecture, a new software suite and a number of global pioneering features to break through the boundaries of connectivity.

For example, it is the first modem to use a dedicated hardware tensor accelerator (second-generation Qualcomm 5G AI processor), while the second-generation Qualcomm 5G AI processor's AI performance is more than 2.5 times that of the first generation; Snapdragon X75 introduces the second-generation Qualcomm 5G AI suite, with new optimization features of AI enablement, higher connection speed, mobility, link robustness and positioning accuracy, as well as wider network coverage.

In addition, the Snapdragon X75 uses a new scalable modem-to-antenna architecture to support the world's first ten-carrier aggregation for millimeter wave band, as well as the world's first Sub-6GHz band downlink five-carrier aggregation and FDD uplink MIMO At the MWC site, Nokia and Qualcomm completed the industry's first 5G carrier aggregation based on five carriers, and the two sides joined hands to complete the world's first demonstration of 5G carrier aggregation (5CC CA) data transmission using the Sub-6GHz band, achieving higher data transmission rates than 4Gbps. This experiment uses a 5G independent network supporting 5CC CA, which runs on Nokia's commercial 5G AirScale base station, as well as a mobile test terminal equipped with Snapdragon X755G modem and RF system, which will provide faster transmission speed and excellent network coverage for mobile operators.

Not only that, the Snapdragon X75 also carries the fourth-generation Qualcomm 5G PowerSave and Qualcomm RF energy efficiency kit, which can extend the battery life of the terminal. In addition, the second generation Qualcomm DSDA also supports the use of 5G / 4G dual data connections on two SIM cards at the same time.

Snapdragon X725G Modem and RF system is a 5G modem-to-antenna solution optimized for the mainstream market of mobile broadband applications, supporting download and upload speeds of thousands of megabits.

In addition to the Snapdragon X75 and Snapdragon X72, Qualcomm also launched the Snapdragon X35 5G modem and RF system before MWC, which is the world's first 5G NR-Light modem and RF system, which can fill the gap between high-speed connected mobile broadband terminals and very low-bandwidth NB-IoT terminals.

The Snapdragon X35 is a 3GPP Release 17 RedCap modem that integrates optimized RF and power management IC modules with a flexible, compact architecture and highly integrated modems and RF systems for excellent energy efficiency and heat dissipation efficiency. This allows it to enable new use cases at an efficient cost, including entry-level industrial IoT terminals, mass market fixed wireless access CPE and networked PC, and the first generation of 5G consumer IoT terminals such as cloud-connected glasses and top wearable devices.

The launch of the Snapdragon X35 confirms Qualcomm's commitment to 5G development, which is to promote the expansion of 5G to a rich range of new use cases, such as top smartwatches, next-generation XR glasses and massive use cases for the Internet of things. Qualcomm has been working in this direction all the time.

At this MWC, Qualcomm also brought 5G module reference designs for Snapdragon X75, X72 and X35. They accelerate the expansion of 5G advantages to a variety of industries, helping manufacturers to incorporate many of the functions of new modems and RF systems into new products in a fast and cost-efficient manner, greatly saving the engineering time, cost and effort required to support 5G connections with discrete components.

In addition to these 5G technology products and solutions, Qualcomm on MWC also brings the latest developments in Snapdragon Satellite. Snapdragon Satellite, launched not long ago by Qualcomm during CES, is the world's first satellite-based solution to provide two-way messaging for smartphones.

In this MWC, Qualcomm announced that it is working with Glory, Motorola, Nothing, OPPO, vivo and Xiaomi to support these manufacturers to use the recently released Snapdragon Satellite to develop smartphones with satellite communications capabilities. Snapdragon Satellite can support terminal manufacturers to provide true global coverage from the South Pole to the North Pole, as well as two-way emergency messaging, SMS SMS and other messaging applications.

In terms of Wi-Fi, Qualcomm also has a wide range of products and solutions, which are widely used in client, corporate and home networks.

5G accelerates its expansion into key industry segments, making the convenient wireless connection experience ubiquitous. If you are a consumer who cares about the technology industry, I believe you are familiar with the technologies and solutions demonstrated by Qualcomm at this MWC conference. However, the Internet of everything brought about by 5G is a technological change covering a wide range of areas, which needs to be supported by comprehensive and advanced connectivity capabilities. In areas such as infrastructure and 5G expansion, which we usually pay less attention to, Qualcomm has also made a lot of efforts to promote the application experience of wireless connection technology to enable a wider range of scenarios.

In the industrial Internet of things, for example, Qualcomm is helping practitioners accelerate their digital transformation, optimization and innovation through end-to-end, directly deployable solutions. On the eve of the MWC conference, Qualcomm launched the Qualcomm Aware platform, a leading solution that enables developers and enterprises to accelerate their digital transformation projects using real-time information and data insight.

Ecosystem fragmentation and system design complexity is one of the important reasons why Internet of things deployment cannot reach its maximum potential. Qualcomm Aware platform combines industry-leading chips and a broad ecosystem of software and hardware partners with a developer-friendly cloud architecture to provide a set of differentiated services, provide a new benchmark for the Internet of things, and help enterprises improve operational efficiency.

Simply put, this innovative platform combines Qualcomm's industry-leading chips, an extensive ecosystem of software and hardware partners, and an easy-to-use cloud API to help developers and enterprises create customized digital transformation solutions for a wide range of Internet of things industry. At this MWC conference, Qualcomm also highlighted many functions of the Qualcomm Aware platform, focusing on its advantages in logistics tracking, cold chain monitoring, energy and meter industries.

In addition to the Qualcomm Aware platform, Qualcomm also focuses on their latest progress in the field of 5G network infrastructure and private networks. Qualcomm said that as early as October 2020, they began to promote the deployment of virtual and open RAN; and in September 2022, Qualcomm's latest 5G RAN platform and products also began to come out; on the other hand, Qualcomm is also working to promote the development of the 5G RAN ecosystem, actively working with global network infrastructure providers to create a new generation of solutions. This time, for example, MWC Qualcomm announced the latest progress of its cooperation with Viettel, Mavenir, Dell and NEC, and announced a partnership with Saudi Arabian operator Zain KSA to build a cloud-native, virtual and open RAN-compliant 5G network infrastructure in Saudi Arabia.

In terms of 5G private network, Qualcomm, together with Capgemini and Schneider Electric, jointly announced an end-to-end 5G private network solution for crane system automation, with comprehensive technology accumulation in the field of 5G private network. bring streamlined deployment, management and customizable solutions for enterprises.

At this MWC, Qualcomm focused on Qualcomm Edgewise, a top multi-vendor RAN automation and management solution that provides solutions for endpoints and partnerships with ecosystems to accelerate 5G to create value for different types of enterprises.

Finally, there is the latest development of Qualcomm in the automotive field. Snapdragon digital chassis is at the core of Qualcomm's development strategy in the automotive industry, and this time MWC, Qualcomm announced that it will enhance the connectivity of Snapdragon digital chassis and launch the second generation of Snapdragon 5G modems and RF platforms, which further enhance the 5G connectivity of vehicles and help automakers bring intelligent Internet-connected car experience to more people.

Compared with the previous generation, the second generation of Snapdragon 5G modems and RF platforms have more than 50% increased processing capacity, 40% improved energy efficiency, and more than tripled maximum throughput, supporting secure, reliable and seamless connections. It integrates quad-core CPU and converged network bandwidth up to 200MHz, providing new service opportunities and supporting the state-of-the-art connection technologies and speeds needed for faster content streaming, online gaming and self-driving.

The second generation of Snapdragon 5G modems and RF platforms also support a new generation of advanced positioning engines for precise positioning in the most challenging environments, enabling use cases such as high-definition maps and automatic parking. In addition, it supports satellite communications, introducing a new way of communication for the automotive industry to ensure ubiquitous connectivity for applications that use two-way messaging.

Through this MWC, Qualcomm fully demonstrated its comprehensive and advanced capabilities in the field of 5G connectivity, not only to continue to lead 5G technological innovation and performance improvement, but also to continue to promote 5G expansion to meet the needs of different industry segments. Because 5G is a long-term evolution process, with the continuous advancement of technical standards and the continuous enrichment of infrastructure and applications, it is gradually going deep into all key vertical areas, including automotive, PC, fixed wireless access and industrial Internet of things, in addition to mobile phones. Qualcomm, as a pioneer, has been laying out a layout for this trend from the very beginning, working with partners from all over the world to push 5G to achieve deeper and broader productivity changes.

Not only that, Qualcomm is also actively promoting the comprehensive landing and upgrading of satellite communications technology, not only smartphones, but also laptops, tablets, cars and Internet of things terminals. Through the Snapdragon Satellite platform, Qualcomm is working with Iridium Communications, Garmin and many mobile phone manufacturers to bring more users a stable and convenient satellite connection experience. With the growth of the Snapdragon Satellite ecosystem, more and more terminal vendors and application developers are able to use satellite connections to create differentiation advantages and provide unique branded services.

In addition, Qualcomm is also accelerating the innovation and popularization of a series of advanced connection technologies such as Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth, so that the high-speed and convenient connection experience is everywhere and seamlessly integrated into people's daily production and life.

Wireless connection, unlimited innovation. As a grand event in the field of mobile communications, MWC is also an outpost and weather vane to explore how wireless connection technology can change the world and create an intelligent and better life. Qualcomm's series of new releases and technical demonstrations in MWC 2023 fully reflect that Qualcomm is leading the development and innovation of different industries and fields as a "connector", promoting the rapid development of the edge of intelligent Internet connection. It is believed that an era of intelligence and convenience woven by wireless connections will come soon.

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