Intel unveils XMM 8160, its first 5G modem

Intel unveiled the XMM 8160 - its first 5G modem. It's a multimode modem so it supports the latest mmWave tech as well as older standar...

Intel unveiled the XMM 8160 - its first 5G modem. It's a multimode modem so it supports the latest mmWave tech as well as older standards going all the way down to 2G. By having all this connectivity in one chip makers can simplify the motherboards of their phones, PCs and hotspots, Intel claims. The new modem will deliver peak speeds up to 6Gbps, three times faster than Intel's latest LTE modems. It supports short range/high bandwidth mmWave, as well as the 5G NR from 600MHz to 6GHz (in both FDD and TDD flavors). The modem also supports EN-DC - a way for the modem to connect to 4G...

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