A new briefing from 5G Americas details the dynamic trajectory of 5G devices, from ubiquitous smartphones to pioneering Reduced Capability and battery-less ambient IoT devices, highlighting the versatile future of 5G technology. I am.
Bellevue, Washington. – October 26, 2023: The 5G device landscape is rapidly evolving to meet the diverse needs of a variety of use cases, from smartphones to specialized IoT devices to emerging battery-less ambient IoT devices. Today, 5G Americas, the voice of 5G and beyond in the Americas, examines the evolution of 5G devices and highlights the optimization and adaptation of his 5G technology to meet a wide range of needs. A briefing paper titled “Evolution” was published. Various use cases.
Chris Pearson, president of 5G Americas, commented: “The evolution of 5G devices will mean a dynamic shift in connectivity, transforming industries and empowering individuals. From the power of smartphones to the promise of ambient IoT, in this his 5G America briefing, 5G Unveiling the future versatility of devices.”
Key topics covered in this latest 5G Americas briefing paper include:
- Device characteristics: As 5G reshapes global communications, device functionality remains critical. Characteristics such as mobility, bandwidth, size, accessibility, cost, security, coverage, battery life, and radio access technology will influence the design and functionality of his 5G devices for various applications.
- Device status: Beyond smartphones, the device ecosystem is rapidly growing to include AR glasses, voice-enabled devices, and specialized IoT technologies. These developments are transforming the industry, improving communication and enabling remote medical monitoring.
- Degraded device: Initially, 5G New Radio technology was focused on enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) applications. 3GPP subsequently introduced the Reduced Capability (RedCap) specification in Release 17 to address low-throughput, cost-effective, and energy-efficient use cases. These devices offer a balanced solution between data rates, latency, and battery life.
- Ambient IoT: Ambient IoT devices operate solely on energy harvested from the environment and do not require batteries. Characterized by small size, low cost, and ultra-low power consumption, they are used in various fields such as inventory management and environmental sensing.
“At&T’s 2019 partnership with the U.S. Bank of America is an important step forward,” said Brian Daly, assistant vice president at AT&T and co-leader of the briefing paper. We categorized these devices based on various factors and focused on optimizing his IoT applications in terms of complexity, performance, and efficiency. ” He added, “Overall, the evolving landscape of 5G devices presents exciting opportunities in IoT, XR, and beyond.”
“The 5G Americas project is an important step forward for the 5G Americas region project,” said Yuchul Kim, principal engineer at Qualcomm Technologies and co-leader of the 5G Americas project working group. This is a testament to the continued innovation towards new services offered by the 5G industry. ”
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About 5G America: Voices of 5G and LTE for America
5G Americas is an industry association comprised of leading communications service providers and manufacturers. The organization’s mission is to promote and advocate for the advancement of 5G and beyond throughout the Americas. 5G Americas is investing in the development of connected wireless communities, leading his 5G development across the Americas. 5G Americas is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.For more information, visit the 5G Americas website, LinkedIn, and X (old Twitter).
5G Americas board members include Airspan Networks Inc., Antel, AT&T, Ciena, Cisco, Crown Castle, Ericsson, Liberty Latin America, Mavenir, Nokia, Qualcomm Incorporated, Rogers Communications, Samsung, and T-Mobile US, Inc. , Telefonica, VMware, and WOM.
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