Samsung has successfully completed the first commercial call using its virtualized RAN (vRAN) technology on a live network operated by a Tier 1 U.S. operator. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the deployment of advanced network technologies.
Telcos are hesitating to fully adopt 5G-Standalone (SA) technology as their attention shifts towards the upcoming 6G and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) solutions. This delay is compounded by slow global monetization of B2B services, which may render 5G-SA an 'odd generation.'
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) is experiencing significant growth, with revenues increasing at a rate of 10% annually. This trend is attributed to its ease of deployment and the broader availability of 4G LTE and 5G technologies.
Nilesh Kamdar, General Manager of Keysight EDA, discusses the company's focus on providing design, emulation, and test solutions for engineers. Keysight aims to enhance development speed and reduce risk in the semiconductor design process.
RANsemi and Radisys have expanded their partnership to develop 5G products specifically for tactical and mission-critical communications. This collaboration focuses on enhancing Open RAN baseband technologies.
The article discusses four innovative hardware platforms designed for applications in spaceborne AI, electric vehicle power management, wireless sensing, and private 5G networks. These designs represent a significant evolution in computing and integration technologies.
NXP Semiconductors has launched the S32N7 processor series, utilizing 5-nm technology to enhance software-defined vehicle (SDV) development. This new series aims to streamline vehicle functions and enable AI-driven features for carmakers.
Quectel Wireless Solutions has introduced the AR588MA, a 5G-A automotive-grade cellular module built on MediaTek’s MT2739 platform. This module is designed to enhance communication technology in automotive applications.
The article discusses a new splitting precoding architecture for massive MIMO 5G systems that alleviates the fronthaul capacity bottleneck by distributing precoding tasks between the advanced antenna system and the baseband unit. This approach enhances spectral efficiency by optimizing local subspace selection and quantized refinement precoding.
Millimeter-wave 5G technology is transitioning from a niche application to a viable option for deployment in India. This shift indicates a growing acceptance and integration of advanced telecommunications technology in the region.
The teardown of the Kirin 9030 chip reveals that SMIC's 'N+3' process has a lower transistor density compared to Samsung and TSMC's 5nm processes, despite aggressive scaling of metal pitch. This indicates potential challenges for SMIC in achieving competitive performance at advanced nodes.
A large quadcopter drone is being utilized to combat brushfires by dropping water balloons from the air. This innovative approach highlights the application of drone technology in emergency response scenarios.
Telecom networks are undergoing a significant transformation from being mere conduits for data to becoming integrated systems that can process and sense information collaboratively. This evolution is particularly highlighted by the early developments surrounding 6G technology.
The article discusses a new short-blocklength multi-rate binary LDPC code that outperforms existing 5G-LDPC codes for ultra-reliable low latency communication (URLLC) applications. It highlights a 0.44mm² LDPC decoder ASIC built on GlobalFoundries' 22FDX process, achieving a decoding latency of 14ns and a throughput of 9Gb/s with energy efficiency of 62pJ/b.
The article discusses several key topics in the semiconductor industry, including the development of an open NAND interface, advancements in fab digital twins, and improvements in data center efficiency. Additionally, it touches on emerging trends in image processing and the upcoming 6G technology.
The article discusses the potential of uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) to enhance 5G connectivity, particularly in underserved regions. Dr. Jyrki T. J. Penttinen's research highlights the role of UAVs in supporting IoT and enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) applications.
D-Link has introduced the DWM-314-G 5G, a dual-SIM cellular-to-Ethernet bridging router designed for machine-to-machine communication. This device features a four-port Gbit/s Ethernet switch and supports secure connections through protocols like OpenVPN and Wireguard.
NTT, Inc. has successfully demonstrated the amplification of high-frequency wireless signals using aluminum nitride (AlN) transistors. This marks a significant advancement in the development of ultra-wide bandgap device structures.
CEA-Leti and STMicroelectronics showcased advancements in 3D sequential integration of silicon-germanium HBTs and RF SOI switches at IEDM 2025. This innovation aims to create a highly integrated RF silicon platform for next-generation communication systems.
NTT Inc has reported the first successful RF operation of AlGaN transistors with an aluminum content exceeding 0.75, marking a significant advancement in millimeter-wave signal amplification for wireless communications. This achievement was presented at the IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting in December 2025.