LTE Modems and 5G-NR Multimode Commercial Modem Products Unveiled

Intel announced substantial progress in its wireless product roadmap to accelerate 5G adoption.

The products announced include Intel XMM 8000 series, Intel's first 5G NR multimode commercial modem product family, and Intel XMM 7660, Intel's latest LTE modem. Intel also announced that it achieved successful full-duplex calls based on Intel's 5G modem, which is early 5G silicon and an important development milestone. Finally, Intel announced that the Intel XMM 7560 modem, unveiled at MWC 2017, achieved gigabit-class speeds.

Dr. Cormac Conroy, senior vice president of Intel's Communications and Devices Group, stated, "Intel is delivering leading multimode modem technology and working to ensure a smooth transition to 5G. Intel's investment in a comprehensive modem technology and product portfolio is crucial to achieving our vision of seamless, uninterrupted 5G connectivity."

5G means more than just a device; it requires cloud and virtualized 5G networks. Intel holds a unique position to integrate a powerful end-to-end 5G solution encompassing network, cloud, and client.

Sandra Rivera, senior vice president of Intel's Network Group, said, "Today's wireless networks are like data traveling on a single-lane highway. In the future, data will move at warp speed through 5G networks, so we will need to support a multi-lane superhighway." She continued, "Progress in Intel's product roadmap demonstrates that Intel is also moving at gigabit speeds to enable the entire industry to build a superhighway. This will enable the industry to benefit from the low latency, capacity, and speed advantages that 5G promises."

Intel is supporting the industry in accelerating the transition to 5G through its Intel 5G modem. Intel's early 5G silicon, unveiled at CES 2017, is operating successfully in bands above 28GHz. Intel's technologies, including the Intel Mobile Trial Platform, are already at the center of dozens of trial services worldwide, providing meaningful learning points for Intel and the industry on the technologies that will make 5G a reality.