When we think of Qualcomm the first thing that comes to mind are i processors for smartphone. However, it should be known that the US giant (which itself does not produce the chips) not only deals with this but also produces modem for 5G connectivity. And in this regard, today we talk about Qualcomm 315, a new 5G modem created specifically for devices IoT (Internet of Things). Let's go and see the details and where and when we can see it.
The Qualcomm 315 5G modem is expected to go on sale in the second half of 2021 and we will find it on several IoT products on the market
Qualcomm introduced a dedicated 5G modem for devices IoT. According to the manufacturer, Qualcomm 315 is the first product of its type optimized for industrial IoT applications. Includes all blocks needed for support 5G and 4G networks. The 315 is expected to accelerate the adoption of 5G connectivity in the Internet of Things industry. Modem applications include equipment for a number of industries, including Retail, energy, automation and production, agriculture, construction, mining and more.
According to the news released by the company, the modem supports 5G NR bands "up to 6 GHz" and it works only in stand-alone mode (SA) with the ability to switch to LTE as needed. This solution is optimal for IoT applications that can be easily integrated with Ethernet and wired technologies. Its advantages include small size and power consumption derisory.
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The Qualcomm 315 modem is expected to go on sale in the second half of the 2021.
