The Gentleman Magazine Issue 12 | December 2018 | Page 77

Samsung and KOTSA to Build 5G–V2X Test Zone
for Connected Cars and Autonomous Vehicles
Samsung Electronics America, Qualcomm Technologies,
a subsidiary of Qualcomm, and Verizon today announced a
successful 5G New Radio (NR) data connection using 400MHz
of bandwidth in the 28GHz spectrum, resulting in maximum
throughput of more than 1.7 Gbps.
The data connection demonstrated the delivery of multi-
gigabit 5G speeds to a smartphone form-factor mobile test
device, with a focus on how users can experience a virtually
seamless, uninterrupted data transmission using 3GPP 5G NR
specification and dual connectivity (known as EN-DC1). The
test used Samsung’s commercial 5G NR and 4G LTE equipment
to deliver the 5G NR data transmission using Verizon’s 28 GHz
spectrum. This spotlights a rapid, stable and effective path
to commercial 5G service using a Non-Standalone mode of
operation with dual-connectivity that takes advantage of both
5G and LTE technology.
The data throughput of more than 1.7 Gbps was delivered to a
Qualcomm Technologies’ smartphone form factor test device
with a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X50 5G modem and antenna
modules with integrated RF transceiver, RF front-end and
antenna elements. This represents a smartphone form factor
device that consumers will use on high-capacity, multi-gigabit
5G networks using mmWave spectrum. Testing occurred in
Qualcomm Technologies’ San Diego, CA -based labs.
with the groundbreaking Qualcomm® QTM052 mmWave
antenna modules.
“Successful interoperation of multiple network technologies
takes us another step closer to the commercialization of 5G
mobility services,” said Woojune Kim, Senior Vice President
and Head of North American Business at Samsung Electronics’
Networks Business. “We are proud to join with Verizon and
Qualcomm Technologies to spotlight the next steps driving
network evolution. The use of substantial mmWave spectrum
and EN-DC demonstrates how a seamless 5G/LTE approach
succeeds in delivering high-speed, high-capacity mobility on
next-generation networks.”
“Verizon is leading the industry again with the first 5G NR
standards connection leveraging multiple component carrier
technology and our ultra wide band frequencies to achieve
top 5G speeds,” said Ed Chan, senior vice president and chief
technology architect for Verizon. “This is a demonstration of
real 5G speed achieved through commercial grade Samsung
network equipment and a Qualcomm chipset. Our strong
partnership with Samsung and Qualcomm is truly accelerating
the 5G ecosystem to deliver the 5G promise to our customer.”
This 5G NR demonstration follows a recent announcement
from Verizon of the company’s successful first data transmission
on a 5G-upgradeable smartphone using a commercial 5G
network in Providence, RI. That transmission used Samsung’s
5G NR solutions and the Snapdragon X50 5G modem, along
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