Qualcomm has unveiled the new Snapdragon X35 processor, the first processor to come with a modem that enables 5G connectivity for smartwatches and other wearable devices such as virtual reality glasses.
Although 5G smartphones became popular many years ago, the technology has not yet reached smartwatches, which are still based on LTE technology.
The higher energy consumption required for the fifth generation connection is one of the reasons for the technology’s delay in reaching smart watches due to the lower battery capacity compared to smartphone batteries, which Qualcomm has solved in its new processors using NR. The problem caused the company to develop Lightweight technology, a technology that reduces the power of SIM cards by a certain percentage, which helps to provide higher performance for new processors, as mobile devices do not require the same high performance as smart phones in body width. And faster speed compared to fourth-generation processors, while saving battery consumption.
company. experience compared to regular voice calls. In addition to 5G support, the processor also supports LTE networks and can automatically switch to these networks if the 5G connection is lost or the signal is weak.
Qualcomm added that although the main target of the processor is mobile devices, it is also suitable for low-spec laptops.
The company said that the launch of its processor comes at a time when the world is witnessing a broad shift towards adopting 5G communications as the default way for devices other than phones and computers to communicate, including mobile Internet devices, and things, including smart watches. , expertise. Virtual reality glasses, cars and various other electronic devices.
The company said it will start shipping the new processors to manufacturers in the first half of 2023.
