Qualcomm Technologies has added Snapdragon X12 LTE modem (9×40) and Snapdragon X5 LTE modem (9×28) to Snapdragon automotive solutions.
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The Snapdragon X12 LTE modem (9×40) promises coverage at download speeds up to Category 10 with up to 450 Mbps in the downlink and 100 Mbps in the uplink. The Snapdragon X5 LTE modem (9×28) assists auto makers to deploy LTE in all cars at download speeds up to Category 4 with up to 150 Mbps in the downlink and 50 Mbps in the uplink.
These multimode modems provide support for major 3G/2G cellular standards, on-chip integration of global position (GNSS) support for major constellations, and 1 GHz processor with Linux and built-in software for global regulatory mandates like EU eCall and ERA Glonass.
The Snapdragon X12 and X5 LTE modems for automotive inter-work with a Qualcomm VIVE QCA65x4 chipset with Wi-Fi/BT to support consumer features like Wi-Fi 802.11ac hotspots and safety applications like vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) with a combination of Wi-Fi, DSRC and LTE.
The Snapdragon X12 modem is sampling now and Snapdragon X5 LTE modem is expected to sample in H2 2015.
“Qualcomm Technologies supports first-generation LTE connected cars with major automakers. We are now pressing ahead with the vision of LTE for all automakers, cars, geographies and models with the leading performance of the X12 and the leading value of the X5,” said Kanwalinder Singh, senior vice president of business development for Qualcomm Technologies.
Snapdragon X12 LTE modem (9×40) supports Carrier Aggregation (CA) across global TDD and FDD radio frequency bands.
Meanwhile, Qualcomm said it will preview mobile experiences through the power of the Qualcomm Zeroth platform, Qualcomm’s first cognitive computing platform to enhance on-device user experience.
Zeroth platform will be optimized for premium mobile devices based on Qualcomm Technologies’ next-generation premium tier System-on a-Chip (SoC), the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor.
The Snapdragon 820 processor will also introduce Qualcomm Technologies’ custom 64-bit CPU architecture designed for premium mobile devices, the Qualcomm Kryo CPU. The Snapdragon 820 processor is expected to begin sampling in the second half of 2015.
Qualcomm will also showcase connected mobile and home experiences at MWC 2015.
This apart, Qualcomm will launch Qualcomm Snapdragon Sense ID 3D Fingerprint Technology, the first 3D fingerprint authentication technology based on ultrasonic technology.
