Samsung announced Thursday that its modem development will support what it calls (via non-terrestrial fifth-generation networks) 5G NTN, which will enable direct communication between smartphones and satellites, especially in remote areas.
The world leader in advanced semiconductor technology said on its blog that it plans to integrate the technology into the Exynos modems used in most of its smartphones, which will accelerate and pioneer the commercialization of satellite communications over 5G networks. He led the path of the (internet) era through the future sixth generation network at the end of this decade. Everything) The Internet of Everything.
“This achievement builds on our rich heritage in wireless technology, which follows the launch of the industry's first commercial 4G LTE modem in 2009 and the industry's first 5G modem in 2018.
(Kim) added that Samsung aims to be the first company to develop a hybrid communications system that combines global terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks in preparation for the deployment of sixth generation networks.
Samsung has explained that non-terrestrial networks are communication technologies that use satellites and other non-terrestrial objects to provide communications to areas previously inaccessible through terrestrial networks, whether they be over mountains, deserts, or in the middle of the oceans.
The company anticipates that non-terrestrial networks will also be important for operations in disaster zones and for future air and ground traffic such as drones and flying cars.
Samsung said that by meeting the latest non-terrestrial 5G standards, the technology will help ensure interoperability and scalability between services offered by global network operators, mobile device makers and chip companies.
The company added that based on this technology, future Samsung Exynos modems will support two-way text messages, as well as sharing high-resolution images and videos via satellite.
In addition, Samsung also plans to provide unified NB-IoT NTN technology for next-generation modem platforms.
By integrating satellite connectivity, Samsung's NB-IoT solution will eliminate the need for a separate high-power wireless antenna chip in smartphones, giving mobile device makers greater design flexibility.