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Modem semiconductor chips: 5G and 6G RAN chipset market ignites fierce competition in 2025
As the global telecommunications industry accelerates the rollout of 5G networks and lays the groundwork for 6G, the Radio Access Network (RAN) chipset market is a battleground of innovation and competition in modem semiconductor business. RAN
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Semtech HL7900 5G LPWA module certified by AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon and KDDI
Semtech received certification of the HL7900 Global 5G LPWA module by three U.S. carriers – AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon – as well as KDDI in Japan. The module has also achieved global regulatory certifications, including FCC (USA), ISED (Canada), CE (Europe), JRF/JPA (Japan), and
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Semtech Achieves 5G RedCap Certification with AT&T
Semtech shared a key milestone in 5G RedCap (reduced capacity) rollout. The company’s EM8695 5G RedCap module, powered by the Snapdragon X35 5G Modem-RF System, has earned FCC and PTCRB certifications, paving the way for carrier certifications across North America. Additionally, successful testing a
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Video surveillance, remote monitoring, and fixed wireless devices drive 5G RedCap IoT
ABI Research said it expects devices in Remote Monitoring and Control, Video Surveillance and Security, and Fixed Wireless Terminals to be the first to migrate to 5G RedCap. ABI forecasts between 2024 and 2029, approximately 50 million RedCap module shipments across these application segments, equat
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MaxLinear unveil 2.5G Ethernet switches and PHYs
MaxLinear unveiled a new family of 2.5G Ethernet switches and PHYs where it launched 7-and 10-port switches and 8-port PHYs, with variants for consumer and industrial applications. The single-chip solutions offer a large packet buffer, low power consumption, and the broadest feature set available on
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VeriSilicon and Innobase unveil 5G RedCap/4G LTE dual-mode modem solution
VeriSilicon and Innobase have joined forces to introduce a groundbreaking 5G RedCap/4G LTE dual-mode modem solution, marking a significant milestone in wireless communication technology. This collaborative effort leverages the expertise of both companies to deliver a cutting-edge chip that meets the
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Creonic GmbH Introduces Advanced 5G LDPC Encoder IP core for Enhanced Mobile Broadband Connectivity
Creonic GmbH introduces the 5G LDPC Encoder IP core, a valuable addition to the diverse product portfolio, including field-proven 5G LDPC Decoders. Designed with a focus on flexibility, the 5G LDPC Encoder features high throughput and low latency, aligning seamlessly with the standards set by 3GP
2 min readNokia and Honor sign 5G patent license agreement
License covers both parties’ fundamental inventions in 5G and other cellular technologies It is the fourth major smartphone agreement that Nokia has concluded in the past 12 months Nokia has signed a new patent cross-license agreement with Honor covering both parties’ fundamental inventions
2 min readT-Mobile Revs Up Millimeter Wave with 5G Standalone
T-Mobile achieved another 5G U.S. first in a test that leveraged 5G standalone millimeter wave (mmWave) on its production network. Working with Ericsson and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., the Un-carrier aggregated eight channels of mmWave spectrum to reach download speeds topping 4.3 Gbps without rely
3 min readPrivate LTE/5G network deployments reached 2,900 at the end of 2023
According to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, there were a total of 2,900 private LTE/5G networks deployed across the world at the end of 2023, including trial and pilot deployme
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5G routers and gateways market worth $1.4 Billion in 2022 with 19% growth
According to projections, the annual revenues from the sales of cellular routers and gateways are expected to experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12 percent until 2027, reaching a total of US$ 2.5 billion by the end of the forecast period Berg Insight has recently released fresh insi
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Murata unveils new power module for 5G and such wireless infra
Murata launched the new MPQ600 power supply module featuring flexibility to meet demanding RFPA (Radio Frequency Power Amplifier) system design goals. The MPQ600 features a Vin range of 36-75Vdc, a Vout range of 14V to 35V designed to deliver high electrical performance with an efficiency rating of
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