Recently, Qualcomm announced the development of their first 5G modem dedicated to IIoT applications. What challenges do current network systems face, what are the capabilities of the new modems, and why could cellular networks provide the solution for future w...

By Sam Brown | 04-06-2021

Recently, Samsung and Marvell announced their partnership in the development of combined 4G and 5G SoCs. Who is Marvell, what do we know about the announcement, and what is the significance of combined 4G/5G systems? Who is Marvell? Marvell Technology Group is...

By Robin Mitchell | 07-04-2021

Recently, Qualcomm announced its X65 mobile SoC release, which aims to target more than just smartphones. How can 5G be advantageous for more than just cellular communication, what specifications does the new X65 chip have, and how can it be used for modern 5G...

By Robin Mitchell | 15-03-2021

The Small Robot Company has recently announced that it will team up with the 5G RuralDorset Project to demonstrate how 5G technologies will help farms of the future. Why is 5G a good candidate for rural internet, what does the Small Robot Company develop, and...

By Sam Brown | 05-03-2021

Recently, Brazil's government ordered that companies that win 5G contracts to create the next generation cellular infrastructure must also provide a secondary network for government officials. What companies are at the centre of attention, what advantages does...

By Robin Mitchell | 03-02-2021

5G technology is slowly making its way into infrastructure, and the recent UK Government 5G facility, as well as the world’s first ocean-based marine testbed, demonstrate the UKs strong desire to invest in the technology. Why has 5G taking time to integrate an...

By Sam Brown | 04-12-2020

Recently, General Motors announced that they had installed the first private 5G network for use in their automotive assembly centre. What is a private cellular network, what advantages do they bring to the industrial scene, and will they replace other network...

By Sam Brown | 25-11-2020

Recently, NXP announced its plan to upgrade its Arizona semiconductor foundry to produce 5G GaN semiconductor devices. What is GaN, how does it compare to silicon, and why is GaN a good candidate for 5G technologies? What is GaN? GaN is a semiconductor crystal...

By Sam Brown | 16-10-2020

Intel is quickly becoming a key player in the 5G market and has recently released upgraded 5G systems including improvements and additional capabilities. What are virtual radio access networks, why are software-defined systems becoming more popular, and what i...

By Sam Brown | 09-10-2020

The next generation of cellular communication, 5G, will provide high-speed low-latency networks that will help to improve technologies further globally. However, some believe that 5G cellular networks are dangerous to human health, and some even believe that t...

By Sam Brown | 05-10-2020

With a rush to roll out 5G networks, there is a growing concern of backwards compatibility and old vulnerable tech. What is backwards compatibility, how may it affect 5G, and does it also affect hardware? What is backwards compatibility? Backwards compatibilit...

By Robin Mitchell | 05-10-2020

Recently, Samsung has secured a deal with Qualcomm to manufacture its next-generation 5G chipsets. Who is able to make 5nm devices, what will the Snapdragon 875 chipset provide, and why are silicon foundries struggling to achieve nanometre sized features? Whic...

By Robin Mitchell | 19-09-2020

As drone technology continues to advance, its potential applications increase and the introduction of 5G technology will only help this advancement. What applications will drones find themselves in, and how will it both help and be helped by the introduction o...

By Robin Mitchell | 03-09-2020

According to cellular carrier O2, 5G will help save CO2 and the environment in general. In this article, we will examine their vague 5G environmental impact claims, and try to understand how this may be the case. O2 Claims 5G will help the Environment - How 5G...

By Robin Mitchell | 19-08-2020