Last yr, Intel and MediaTek had introduced a partnership with the purpose of creating a 5G modem that might be utilized in future next-generation PC platforms. The transfer adopted Intel’s sale of their very own mobile modem divison to Apple for $1B.
Today, MediaTek and Intel are saying the title of the modem, the MediaTek T700 modem, and that the product has handed necessary milestones in improvement, having completed the {hardware} design part and having been sucessfully licensed and examined in real-world 5G SA (Standalone) community calls.
It’s additionally been introduced that Intel is advancing with platform system integration on their half, and readying co-engineering assets and help for OEM companions with a view to develop end-products with the Intel and MediaTek platforms.
“Our partnership with Intel is a natural extension of our growing 5G mobile business, and is an incredible market opportunity for MediaTek to move into the PC market,” stated MediaTek President Joe Chen. “With Intel’s deep expertise in the PC space and our groundbreaking 5G modem technology, we will redefine the laptop experience and bring consumers the best 5G experiences.”
“A successful partnership is measured by execution, and we’re excited to see the rapid progress we are making with MediaTek on our 5G modem solution with customer sampling starting later this quarter. Building on our 4G/LTE leadership in PCs, 5G is poised to further transform the way we connect, compute and communicate. Intel is committed to enhancing those capabilities on the world’s best PCs,” stated Chris Walker, Intel company vice chairman and basic supervisor of Mobile Client Platforms.
The MediaTek’s T700 modem helps sub-6GHz NSA and SA networks, with future generations deliberate with mmWave connectivity.
The two firms re-iterate their purpose of transport the primary laptops with the 5G modem options in early 2021.
