5GModemchip
5GModemchip refers to a class of integrated circuit devices that provide 5G New Radio connectivity for mobile and IoT devices. A typical 5G modem chip includes baseband processing, RF front-end control, and power management, and interfaces with an application processor via high-speed links such as PCIe or USB. In many designs, the RF front-end is external, requiring an antenna array and modules; in others the RF functions are integrated, forming a system-on-chip approach.
Key capabilities include multi-band support for sub-6 GHz and mmWave, multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO), and carrier aggregation
Applications span smartphones, tablets, laptops and mobile compute devices, wearables, industrial IoT modules, and automotive connectivity
Major suppliers include Qualcomm, MediaTek, Samsung, Huawei, and Apple, with various partners providing modular or integrated