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Qualcomm announces X80 5G modem, FastConnect 7900 connectivity system

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The first devices equipped with Qualcomm’s new 5G modem and mobile connectivity system are expected to launch in the second half of 2024.
Qualcomm’s latest flagship 5G modem is all about pairing blazing-fast 5G speeds with AI and expanding support for satellite connectivity. The X80 5G modem is the maker’s seventh generation 5G modem for smartphones, extended reality (XR) devices, PCs, vehicles and industrial IoT devices and features a dedicated AI processor.
Qualcomm’s latest flagship Snapdragon modem boasts a dedicated 5G AI processor with a tensor accelerator which promises enhanced data speeds, coverage and power efficiency while decreasing latency. The onboard 5G AI Suite Gen 3 brings AI enhancements which should help with coverage and location accuracy. Qualcomm is claiming 10% lower power draw when connected to a mmWave network and 30% improved location accuracy.
Snapdragon X80 is the first 5G modem with fully integrated narrowband (NB) to non-terrestrial networks (NTN) satellite communications support.

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