Qualcomm has unveiled its first, purpose-built modem equipped with 5G connectivity and developed primarily for Industrial Internet of Things applications. The Qualcomm 315 5G IoT Modem-RF System is a modem-to-antenna system with gigabit class performance, low-power, and thermal-efficient capabilities for the upcoming generation of IoT services. It is aimed at the needs of different industry segments, including retail, energy, automation and manufacturing, precision agricultural, construction, mining and public venues.
The modem supports global 5G NR sub-6GHz bands and operates in stand-alone (SA) only mode, with the capability to switch to LTE as needed. It can be deployed over private or public 5G networks, leveraging network slicing or in isolation.
The device should become available in the second half of the year, with extended life software and hardware maintenance and support.
