In this period of 5G, but not yet reached, each one is working hard to get a foothold in the initial stage of the 5G era. Among them are Qualcomm, Huawei, and ZTE. Leading teams that lead the development, there are also mobile, China Unicom, and telecommunications companies that are driving the 5G trial as the backbone of the operators. Of course, there is no shortage of Apples that we are familiar with. Samsung is responsible for the implementation of the 5G experience.
Of course, this classification is only a general description, because some of these companies are not only working in a single area, but are multi-pronged from different perspectives. Their step-by-step operation is not only to compete for an unilateral upper hand. In order to advance the layout of the 5G board just put on the table, to establish their own advantages in the entire era.
Among them, we are most familiar with Qualcomm. After all, we’ve said that we’re mostly using the Qualcomm Xiaolong mobile platform in most of our smartphones. We’re talking about it, and we’re talking about 2G/3G/4G networks at this stage. In the products, there is basically no way to not use the technology owned by Qualcomm. It can be said that as long as your equipment is connected to the network, it will become affiliated with Qualcomm. As the overlord class enterprise of this era, the 5G era will naturally not fall behind people and act early. It's up.
technical foundation
The development of communication technology is the most important guarantee for each generation of network upgrades. If multiple access technologies, large-scale MIMO technologies, etc. cannot achieve a breakthrough, then the era of 5G networks we are talking about is naturally far-fetched.
It is a good habit for Qualcomm to spare no effort in investing in technology. If we look at the patent certificate on the patent wall of Qualcomm, we can get a glimpse of its deep technical heritage. After all, the time for the construction of this wall is early, and it is The patent is also just the tip of the iceberg of all communication patents of Qualcomm.
Of course, these can only be counted as previous glory. To face more challenges from the 5G, even if Qualcomm does not dare to take it lightly, it is rushing into the exploration of new technologies. The exploration of the entire 5G standard and In the decision, Qualcomm has been very successful. In the first version of the 5G new air interface standard that 3GPP has announced to freeze, the LDPC code supported by Qualcomm has won the data channel coding scheme for long code and short code. The entire eMBB (enhanced type) Mobile broadband) The scene has taken an important part.
Although the mMTC (massive internet of things) scenario has not yet been officially discussed, Qualcomm's technology has well covered two powerful competitors NB-IoT and Cat-M1. Qualcomm's MDM9206 global multi-mode LTE for IoT applications IoT modems can support simultaneous multi-mode support for Cat-M1, NB-IoT, GSM, etc. In conjunction with Qualcomm's new wireless edge service solution, it is already possible to implement the deployment of larger-scale Internet of Things networks and these networking devices over a long period of time. Management.
While the URLLC scenario (low-latency super-reliable network) standard is also not clearly defined, Qualcomm has been developing R&D in its important application area, the Vehicular Network, and its release is based on the 3GPP C-V2X (Cellular vehicle-to-everything) standard. The 9150 C-V2X chipset can rely on the globally unified 5.9 GHz ITS frequency band to complete vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V), vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) and vehicle-to-people (V2P) scenarios, through direct communication and network-based communication. The two methods of communication enable car networking.
Frontier test
Only advanced technology under theoretical conditions is far from enough. As the basis of future 5G life, all technologies can only be guaranteed through actual testing and application. Qualcomm has performed very positively in all types of tests. It is to be able to test the reliability of the technology more quickly and accumulate experience for later promotion and use. The longer-term experiment has had a time lag due to its advanced nature. We will not say much about it. We mainly talk about the recent one.
Previously, in order to verify the operation and transmission efficiency of 5G in real scenarios, Qualcomm conducted 5G network simulation tests in the 3.5 GHz band and the 28 GHz millimeter wave band in Frankfurt, Germany and San Francisco, USA. Surprisingly, The two test results are excellent. Compared with the previous most advanced Cat.20 Gigabit LTE network, it achieved 5 times the network capacity gain, and also achieved a corresponding speed increase of 7 times and 23 times respectively. Performance optimization will bring us a new user experience for 5G networks. 8K and 10-bit color streaming experience will no longer be just a dream.
Advanced products
We can see that after Qualcomm's X16 and Opteron X20 Gigabit modems, Qualcomm has achieved the 5G level of the Snapdragon X50 5G modem with a speed of one's attention: October 18, 2016, Xiaolong X50 5G After the release of the modem, Qualcomm became the first company to announce a commercial 5G modem chipset solution. On October 17, 2017, Qualcomm took the lead when the card was just around the year. A 5G prototype, and the first global 5G data connection based on the Xiaolong X50 5G modem at 28GHz millimeter wave frequency.
In November 2017, Qualcomm and ZTE and China Mobile successfully implemented the world's first end-to-end 5G new air interface (5G NR) system interoperability (IoDT) based on the 3GPP R15 standard. This also means that the 5G network is about to face Market, to the public family.
Extensive cooperation
In addition to its own leading edge, Qualcomm also has a broad base of cooperation. Already there are more than a dozen countries including China's three major operators and AT&T, Verizon, DOCOMO, etc., who have chosen the Xiaolong X50 5G. The modem is used as a terminal device for 5G new airport mobile trials in the 6GHz and millimeter wave bands.
At the same time, Qualcomm officially announced 18 OEM partners expected to use Xiaolong's X50 5G modem next year. Most of them are familiar handset manufacturers, including HTC, LG, OPPO, SHARP, Sony, and Vivo. , Xiaomi and ZTE et al.
In another major application scenario, Qualcomm is more likely to claim to be the dominant player in automotive systems. Of the top 25 automakers in the world, 14 have opted for Qualcomm's Opteron platform as their product. Information and entertainment systems. Qualcomm is also continuously strengthening its cooperation with them in order to jointly advance the commercial process of C-V2X technology. For example, PSA Peugeot Citroen announced at the previous MWC that Qualcomm will conduct C-V2X communication technology testing. Speed up the direct communication between vehicles to lay the first step in the deployment of 5G networking.
Conclusion
If ancient warfare was the first thing to do for war and horses, then Qualcomm could be said to have occupied a lot of opportunities. In the preparation stage, partners have already had their platforms. Overall, Qualcomm It is in terms of its own technology accumulation and R&D investment, or active cooperation in the industry, and it has planned good actions. It has been ready for 5G. At the same time, its positive attitude has played positive leadership and The promotion effect is also beneficial to the development of the industry itself.
Under the two-way cycle, Qualcomm’s roots will grow deeper and deeper in various fields, and the power of discourse in the 5G field will be further consolidated. During the rapid development of 5G, Qualcomm already has a good start. The layout of the situation, we do not know the next situation, but no matter how changes are made, Qualcomm has obvious advantages, can have a more relaxed attitude compared to other companies to face such changes.
In this period of 5G, but not yet reached, each one is working hard to get a foothold in the initial stage of the 5G era. Among them are Qualcomm, Huawei, and ZTE. Leading teams that lead the development, there are also mobile, China Unicom, and telecommunications companies that are driving the 5G trial as the backbone of the operators. Of course, there is no shortage of Apples that we are familiar with. Samsung is responsible for the implementation of the 5G experience.
Of course, this classification is only a general description, because some of these companies are not only working in a single area, but are multi-pronged from different perspectives. Their step-by-step operation is not only to compete for an unilateral upper hand. In order to advance the layout of the 5G board just put on the table, to establish their own advantages in the entire era.
Among them, we are most familiar with Qualcomm. After all, we are talking about small, most of the smart phones we use are equipped with Qualcomm Xiaolong mobile platforms. We have said that at this stage, we are detached from 2G/3G/4G networks. In the products, there is basically no way to not use the technology owned by Qualcomm. It can be said that as long as your equipment is connected to the network, it will become affiliated with Qualcomm. As the dominant enterprise in this era, the 5G era will naturally not fall behind people, and will act early. It's up.
technical foundation
The development of communication technology is the most important guarantee for each generation of network upgrades. If multiple access technologies, large-scale MIMO technologies, etc. cannot achieve a breakthrough, then the era of 5G networks we are talking about is naturally far-off.
It is a good habit for Qualcomm to spare no effort in investing in technology. If we look at the patent certificate on the patent wall of Qualcomm, we can get a glimpse of its deep technical heritage. After all, the time for the construction of this wall is early, and it is The patent is also just the tip of the iceberg of all communication patents of Qualcomm.
Of course, these can only be counted as previous glory. To face more challenges from the 5G, even if Qualcomm does not dare to take it lightly, it is rushing into the exploration of new technologies. The exploration of the entire 5G standard and In the decision, Qualcomm has been very successful. In the first version of the 5G new air interface standard that 3GPP has announced to freeze, the LDPC code supported by Qualcomm has won the data channel coding scheme for long codes and short codes. The entire eMBB (enhanced type) Mobile broadband) The scene has taken an important part.
Although the mMTC (massive internet of things) scenario has not yet begun formal discussion, Qualcomm's technology has well covered two powerful competitors NB-IoT and Cat-M1. Qualcomm's MDM9206 global multi-mode LTE for IoT applications IoT modems can support simultaneous multi-mode support for Cat-M1, NB-IoT, GSM, etc. In conjunction with Qualcomm’s new wireless edge service solution, it is already possible to implement the deployment of larger-scale IoT networks and these networked devices over a long period of time. Management.
While the URLLC scenario (low-latency super-reliable network) standard is also not clearly defined, Qualcomm has been developing R&D in its important application area, the Vehicular Network, and its release is based on the 3GPP C-V2X (Cellular vehicle-to-everything) standard. The 9150 C-V2X chipset can rely on the globally unified 5.9 GHz ITS frequency band to complete vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V), vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) and vehicle-to-people (V2P) scenarios, through direct communication and network-based communication. The two methods of communication enable car networking.
Frontier test
Only advanced technology under theoretical conditions is far from enough. As the basis of future 5G life, all technologies can only be guaranteed through actual testing and application. Qualcomm has performed very positively in all types of tests. It is to be able to test the reliability of the technology more quickly and accumulate experience for later promotion and use. The longer-term experiment has had a time lag due to its advanced nature. We will not say much about it. We mainly talk about the recent one.
Previously, in order to verify the operation and transmission efficiency of 5G in real scenarios, Qualcomm conducted 5G network simulation tests in the 3.5 GHz band and the 28 GHz millimeter wave band in Frankfurt, Germany and San Francisco, USA. Surprisingly, The two test results are excellent. Compared with the previous most advanced Cat.20 Gigabit LTE network, it achieved 5 times the network capacity gain, and also achieved a corresponding speed increase of 7 times and 23 times respectively. Performance optimization will bring us a new user experience for 5G networks. 8K and 10-bit color streaming experience will no longer be just a dream.
Advanced products
We can see that after Qualcomm's X16 and Opteron X20 Gigabit modems, Qualcomm has achieved the 5G level of the Snapdragon X50 5G modem at a speed of one's attention: October 18, 2016, Xiaolong X50 5G After the release of the modem, Qualcomm became the first company to announce a commercial 5G modem chipset solution. On October 17, 2017, Qualcomm took the lead when the card was just around the year. A 5G prototype, and the first global 5G data connection based on the Xiaolong X50 5G modem at 28GHz millimeter wave frequency.
In November 2017, Qualcomm and ZTE and China Mobile successfully implemented the world's first end-to-end 5G new air interface (5G NR) system interoperability (IoDT) based on the 3GPP R15 standard. This also means that the 5G network is about to face Market, to the public family.
Extensive cooperation
In addition to its own leading edge, Qualcomm also has a broad base of cooperation. Already there are more than a dozen countries including China's three major operators and AT&T, Verizon, DOCOMO, etc., who have chosen the Xiaolong X50 5G. The modem is used as a terminal equipment for 5G new air interface mobile test under 6GHz and millimeter wave frequency range.
At the same time, Qualcomm officially announced 18 OEM partners who are expected to use the Xiaolong X50 5G modem next year. Most of them are familiar handset manufacturers, including HTC, LG, OPPO, SHARP, Sony, and Vivo. , Xiaomi and ZTE et al.
In another major application scenario, Qualcomm is more likely to claim to be the dominant player in automotive systems. Of the top 25 automakers in the world, 14 have opted for Qualcomm's Opteron platform as their product. Information and entertainment systems. Qualcomm is also constantly strengthening its cooperation with them in order to jointly advance the commercial process of C-V2X technology. For example, Peugeot Citroen announced at the previous MWC that Qualcomm will conduct C-V2X communications technology testing. Speed up the direct communication between vehicles to lay the first step in the deployment of 5G networking.
Conclusion
If ancient warfare was the first thing to do for war and horses, then Qualcomm could be said to have occupied a lot of opportunities. In the preparation stage, partners have already had their platforms. Overall, Qualcomm It is in terms of its own technology accumulation and R&D investment, or active cooperation in the industry, and it has planned good actions. It has been ready for 5G. At the same time, its positive attitude has played positive leadership and The promotion effect is also beneficial to the development of the industry itself.
Under the two-way cycle, Qualcomm’s roots will grow deeper and deeper in various fields, and the power of discourse in the 5G field will be further consolidated. In the process of rapid development of 5G, Qualcomm already has a good start. The layout of the next situation we still do not know, but no matter what kind of change, Qualcomm has shown obvious advantages, can have a more relaxed attitude compared to other companies to face such changes.
