Fibocom, a leading global provider of IoT (Internet of Things) wireless solution and wireless communication modules, introduced its 5G module FM160 based on Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X65 and X62 5G Modem-RF Systems to the global IoT market.
Compliant with 3GPP R16 Standards, Fibocom’s FM160 wireless module is powered by the world’s most advanced 5G modem-RF solutions – Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X65 and X62 5G Modem-RF Systems – with new 5G M.2 form factor. Featured with eMBB (enhanced Mobile Broadband), URLLC (Ultra Reliable and Low Latency Communications), as well as mMTC (massive Machine Type Communications), FM160 can be widely applied in IIoT (Industrial IoT), FWA (Fixed Wireless Access), 4K/8K live streaming, telemedicine, private 5G networks, and other mass data scenarios.
With lightening data transmission speeds up to 10Gbps, three modes of CA (Carrier Aggregation)combinations including FDD+TDD, TDD+TDD, FDD+FDD, Fibocom’s FM160 module supports global frequency bands of 5G SA/ENDC/4G. The module also comes with dynamic antenna tuning and next-generation software algorithm.
On May 19th, 2021, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X65 and X62 5G M.2 Reference Designs with the goal of popularizing 5G across various industries, such as PCs, Always-Connected PCs (ACPCs), laptops, Customer Premises Equipment (CPEs), XR, gaming and other mobile broadband (MBB) devices.
“We’ve seen a dramatic growth in data consumption as a result of remote work and higher mobility. To help meet this data demand and create exciting new products and experiences, our new 5G M.2 Reference Designs tackle many 5G design complexities upfront so that OEMs don’t have to,” said Durga Malladi, senior vice president and general manager, 4G/5G, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
“Qualcomm Technologies is committed to leading the acceleration and expansion of 5G beyond smartphones. We’ve built world-class engineering and customer service teams dedicated to 5G mobile broadband to equip customers with advanced reference designs. We are empowering the ecosystem to bring next generation Release 16 5G products as early as late 2021 and helping create new business opportunities across computing, CPEs, XR, gaming, industrial IoT and beyond.”
“Fibocom will offer innovative products and advanced 5G capabilities based on the new Snapdragon X65 5G M.2 Reference Design, providing PC, CPE and other product categories with one-stop wireless communication solutions,” said Ying Lingpeng, chief executive officer, Fibocom.
“Our profound experience in IoT combines with Qualcomm Technologies’ leading wireless solutions to accelerate the adoption of 5G in more vertical segments and bring 5G benefits to more consumers.”