Qualcomm says 5G NR chipsets to be ready for 2019 launch

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Qualcomm says 5G NR chipsets to be ready for 2019 launch
Qualcomm is expanding its Snapdragon X50 5G modem family, first introduced last October, to include 5G New Radio (NR) multi-mode chipsets, compliant with the 3GPP-based 5G NR global system. Supporting operation in the sub-6 GHz and mmWave spectrum, these new modems are designed to provide a unified 5G design for all major spectrum types and bands while addressing a wide range of use cases and deployment scenarios, the company said. 

The new products will support both Non-Standalone (NSA) operation, where control signaling is sent over LTE, and Standalone (SA) operation, where all control signaling and user data are sent over 5G NR. This is line with a Qualcomm-backed industry proposal for a NSA-based intermediary 5G standard already in 2019. Qualcomm says it plans to have its chips ready for inclusion in commercial handsets and network launches in 2019. 

The new members of the Snapdragon X50 5G modem family are designed to support multi-mode 2G/3G/4G/5G functionality in a single chip, providing simultaneous connectivity across both 4G and 5G networks. The single chip also supports integrated gigabit LTE capability.

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