Qualcomm Snapdragon X50 News: Tech Giant Demonstrates Capability of 5G Connection
In the recent years, technology has become more compact and powerful than ever. Consumers look for the best possible device that can fill their daily need in communication and information. In line with this current trend in technology, Qualcomm has been developing a new chipset that will give smartphones the ability to transcend the current mobile internet speed by offering the capabilities of a 5G connection.
According to Engadget, the new chipset is called Snapdragon X50, and Qualcomm claims that it is the first 5G modem. The tech giant showcased its ability to reach gigabit speeds through the 28GHz millimeter wave spectrum.
The team behind the technology is still in the midst of working to optimize the device, but Qualcomm is planning to roll out their reference smartphones that can guide companies on how to integrate the new chipset in their own flagship releases.
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"This demonstration... was only the first data connection on this 5G mode," said a spokesman for Qualcomm, as reported by BBC. "When it is finished and ready to ship to smartphone makers, it will be capable of 5Gbps speed, which no 4G LTE chip currently available can support. What our announcement represents is the first steps we are taking to counter skeptics like Prof Webb: yes, millimeter wave 5G is a viable technology for mobile devices and networks, and our achievement proves the steady progress we are making."
If Qualcomm succeeds, it means that there will be a breakthrough in technology. Currently, most users utilize the 4G connection, which is carried out through sub-6GHz frequencies. However, considering how most of the new smartphones offered today by tech giants can support 4G connection, the mobile network has been generating heavy traffic.
The 5G technology is expected to offer more bandwidth to free up the network traffic. Qualcomm's 5G technology is expected to roll out in 2019.
