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Qualcomm Sampling 5G Multimode Modem for Phones, PCs, Automotive Applications

Qualcomm announced a second-generation 5G New Radio modem, a 7-nanometer single-chip integrated 5G to 2G multimode device. The Snapdragon X55 supports 5G NR mmWave and sub-6 GHz spectrum bands with up to 7 Gbps download speeds and 3 Gbps upload speeds over 5G, along with Category 22 LTE with up to 2.5 Gbps LTE download speeds, it said. The modem is designed for global 5G rollouts with support for all major frequency bands, said the company. Currently sampling to customers, the Snapdragon X55 is expected to be in commercial devices late this year.