Qualcomm Snapdragon X35: debut 5G NR-Light modem

A brand-new 5G technology called NR-Light is targeted at moderate-bandwidth uses, such as those found in IoT systems and SIM-enabled broadband devices. The first modem and RF system designed for it have just been released by Qualcomm. Thus, future 4G/LTE smartwatches, AR glasses, and possibly even laptops may all have the Snapdragon X35. In addition to potentially serving as an upgrade for anything with 4G/LTE CAT4+, 5G NR-Light is a new sub-class of the most recent mobile connection standard that, in the words of Qualcomm, "fills the gap between high-speed mobile broadband devices and extremely low-bandwidth NB-IoT devices." Photo Credit: Qualcomm As a result, the OEM strongly suggests that the Snapdragon X35 modem-RF system may be used in the first generation of 5G smartwatches, as well as next gear for extended reality, industrial IoT, or PCs. The X35 is hailed as having been perfectly engineered to meet the needs of "mid-tier" new radio (NR) applications, while also enabling next-generation devices with better battery life and lower latency in smaller, more effective form factors. Due to functions like Qualcomm QET5100 Envelope Tracking, PowerSave Gen 4, 5G Ultra-Low Latency Suite, and Smart Transmit Technology, it might be able to. Also read: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs A16 Bionic vs Dimensity 9200: Qualcomm’s Adreno 740 Shines The X35 is allegedly qualified for all sub-6GHz, FDD, and TDD bands worldwide and is backwards-compatible with earlier mobile data standards. In light of this, Qualcomm promotes it and its less expensive X32 sister as the appropriate RF system for all types of devices, from entry-level to high-end. Photo Credit: Qualcomm However, they might not arrive until 2024, as the OEM won't begin providing prototypes to prospective customers until the first part of 2023.