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Consumer Electronics Daily News Monday, January 8, 2018 2 4 Intel Introduces Portfolio of Commercial 5G New Radio Modems Intel ® announced substantial advances in its wireless product roadmap to accelerate the adoption of 5G. Highlights include the introduction of the Intel XMM™ 8000 series, Intel's first family of 5G new radio (5G NR) multi-mode commercial modems, and Intel's latest LTE modem, the Intel XMM 7660. Intel also announced it has successfully completed a full end-to- end 5G call based on its early 5G sili- con, the Intel 5G Modem – a key mile- stone in its development. Finally, the Intel XMM 7560 modem unveiled at Mobile World Congress 2017 has achieved gigabit-class speeds. "Intel is committed to delivering leading 5G multi-mode modem technolo- gy and making sure the transition to 5G is smooth," said Dr. Cormac Conroy, Intel Corporate Vice President and General Manager of the Communication and Devices Group. "Our investments in a full portfolio of modem technologies and products are critical to achieving the vision of seamless 5G connectivity." 5G is more than the device; it requires a cloud-ready, virtualized 5G network. Intel is unique in bringing the network, cloud and clients together in a powerful end-to-end 5G solution. "Today's wireless networks are the equivalent of data driving down a single- lane highway; tomorrow's will need to serve as a multilane superhighway as data moves at warp speed with 5G net- works," said Sandra Rivera, Intel Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Network Platforms Group. "Our roadmap progress shows how Intel is moving at gigabit speeds to help the industry create this superhighway and benefit from the speed, capacity and low latency that 5G promises." A summary of Intel's wireless roadmap updates includes: Intel XMM 8000 series: Intel's fami- ly of commercial 5G multi-mode modems, operating in both sub-6 GHz and millimeter wave global spectrum bands. The series will enable a range of devices to connect to 5G networks – from PCs and phones to fixed wireless consumer prem- ise equipment (CPE) and even vehicles. Intel XMM 8060: Intel's first com- mercial 5G modem is capable of deliv- ering multi-mode support for the full 5G non-standalone and standalone NR, as well as various 2G, 3G (including CDMA) and 4G legacy modes. Expected to ship in commercial cus- tomer devices in mid-2019, the Intel XMM 8060 will accelerate deployment of 5G-ready devices prior to anticipated broad deployment of 5G networks in 2020. Intel XMM 7660: Intel's latest LTE modem delivers Cat-19 capabilities and supports speeds up to 1.6 gigabits per second. This powerful LTE modem fea- tures advanced multiple-input and multi- ple-output (MIMO), carrier aggregation and a broad range of band support. It will ship in commercial devices in 2019. Additionally, Intel is helping set the pace for the industry with the Intel 5G Modem. Announced at CES 2017, Intel's early 5G silicon is successfully making calls over the 28GHz band. Along with the Intel Mobile Trial Platform, Intel technology is at the heart of dozens of tri- als around the world, giving Intel and the industry valuable learnings about the technologies that will make 5G a reality. Molex Demonstrates Industry-Leading End-to-End 10 Gbps Automotive Ethernet Network at CES 2018 In a continuing effort to support the future of connected mobility, Molex unveils its latest solution offering at CES 2018. Molex is offering private demos of its connected vehicle technol- ogy ecosystem which includes a 10 Gbps automotive Ethernet backbone solution that fully integrates highly reli- able signal integrity, prioritization, scal- ability and security. As a leading supplier of high-speed networking solutions, Molex is support- ing OEMs in the development of in-vehi- cle networks that are secure, prioritized, reliable and high bandwidth. Building upon its strength in cables, connectors, Ethernet switches, media modules, gate- ways and signal integrity innovation, Molex is addressing the increased demand for in-vehicle processing power by providing an end-to-end Ethernet- based solution that operates at high band- width across multiple hardware and soft- ware components. "With the global automotive Ethernet market projected to grow by more than 20 percent each year over the next several years, OEMs are seeking solutions that are compatible with exist- ing network components while being flexible enough to integrate new technol- ogy and accommodate different vehicle profiles," said Dave Atkinson, Director of Business Development, Connected Mobility Solutions, Molex. "Our solution is based on a future-ready, automotive- grade gateway delivering seamless inte- gration across multiple hardware and software systems and legacy automotive protocols." As OEMs begin adopting Ethernet- based systems for new designs, they must also continue to rely on legacy networks where cost advantages apply. With longstanding experience in auto- motive requirements and data-heavy applications for industries such as telecommunications and computing, Molex has the expertise to help manu- facturers introduce more functionality across their vehicle while containing costs, minimizing weight and helping to meet space-constrained packaging requirements. Molex unveils an in-vehicle net- work solution that is available for live demonstration, featuring an interactive touchscreen and LED lighting to clearly display the connections and flow of information inside the vehicle. The fully functional 10 Gbps Ethernet back- bone features secure over-the-air updateability for software and firmware, helping avoid the need for vehicle recalls and enabling in-vehicle diagnostics over IP. By investing in key technologies and working alongside industry-leading suppliers/collabora- tors, Molex demonstrates that complete end-to-end signal integrity within a full vehicle network can be achieved. For more information, visit www.molex.com.