TELÉFONOS INTELIGENTES: RANGO MEDIO O ALTO RANGO O RANGO BAJO. 5G O 4G LTE?

TELÉFONOS INTELIGENTES RANGO MEDIO O ALTO RANGO O RANGO BAJO 5G O 4G LTE?

(SMARTPHONES: MID- RANGE OR HIGH- END OR LOW -RANGE. 5G or 4G LTE?)

En estos tiempos de coronavirus, muchos han perdido sus trabajos, otros están con sus negocios con ventas bajas, y algunos han cerrado sus negocios. Por lo tanto  la capacidad de compra del consumidor está a la baja para algunos y quizás para otros no, y es su oportunidad de pensar en cambiar su teléfono o comprar uno por primera vez. A continuación algunos comentarios para ayudarlo a decidir.

RANGO MEDIO O ALTO RANGO?

En estos tiempos algunos fabricantes de teléfonos inteligentes han acercado a los teléfonos de medio rango a casi tener las mismas características que sus similares de alto rango. Algunas diferencias podrían estar en los procesadores los cuales sin bien es cierto tienen también 8 cerebros (cores) no son los de último modelo, como los que vienen dentro de los de última generación en los de alto rango.

Otra diferencia podría estar  en las características  de su cámara para tomar fotos. En algunos los casos los de medio rango si tienen 3 opciones de cámara trasera, igual a los de alto rango pero su capacidad en megapixeles y resolución podría ser un poco inferior a las de alto rango. Pero sus fotos siguen siendo muy buenas.

Una ventaja de los de medio rango es que todos viene con FM radio pre instalado, opción que los de alto rango NO tienen.

La gran diferencia está en los precios. Los de medio rango fluctúan entre los $400-$500-$600. Y se venden muchas veces con planes de crédito. Y los de alto rango van desde $700- $800-$900-$1000-$1.100-$1.200 to $1.495. Se venden online en algunos casos con planes de crédito, pero no todos. Sin embargo utilice su tarjeta de crédito y adapte su compra a su flujo de caja

Ahora, si usted no tiene un presupuesto para comprar en estos momentos, un teléfono de medio rango o de alto rango, existe la alternativa de teléfonos inteligentes a un precio que van desde los menos de $200 a los $350. Quizas tengan una buena cámara con solo un lente pero por lo menos es de 10 megapixeles.  Igual si funcionan con procesadores de 8 cerebros.

Sin embargo, si existen teléfonos en este nivel que prácticamente parecen un Premium, en versión Lite.

Por otro lado necesita usted un teléfono 5G, ahora?

 En nuestro parecer en algunos países eso tomará por lo menos 2 años más hasta estar completamente instalado ese sistema de comunicación. En los Estados Unidos, ya anunció hoy AT&T que está listo para la era 5G. Pero seguirá dando servicio a los usuarios con teléfonos 4G LTE. Ahora los que tienen todavía teléfonos 3G tendrán que cambiar ya sus celulares y será mejor piense de un vez en 5G para los Estados Unidos. Para los otros países donde tomará 2 años cambiar a 5G sus torres, usted puede pasar de 3G a 4G LTE comprando un teléfono de bajo rango o medio rango, según su presupuesto.

Sin embargo le sugiero compre de una vez uno 5G que también tenga la opción 4G LTE para funcionar en su país, en caso este cerca la comunicación 5G con sus operadores locales.

Lo que si es seguro que la muerte a los teléfonos 3G está cerca o ya está sucediendo, porque su operador no les dará más servicio. Los 2G ya están bien muertos hace rato.

Le ayudamos ahora: observe aquí abajo algunas opciones de teléfonos que podrían estar dentro de su presupuesto y de acuerdo a nuestros consejos.

4G y LTE. Con 4 estrellas o más.

Samsung Galaxy A10s A107M - 32GB, 6.2" HD+ Infinity-V Display, 13MP+2MP Dual Rear +8MP Front Cameras, GSM Unlocked Smartphone - Blue with SD card up to 512GB + 2 GB RAM, 4000mAh battery, Octa Core. Solo $134 aqui

Moto G Power | 3-Day Battery1 | Unlocked | Made for US by Motorola | 4/64GB | 16MP Camera | 2020 | Black , 5000mAh battery ,Octa Core. Solo $229.99 aqui

Samsung Galaxy A70 A705M 128GB DUOS GSM Unlocked Android Phone W/Dual 32MP Camera (International Variant/US Compatible LTE) - Blue Solo $329 aqui

Samsung Galaxy A71 (128GB, 6GB) 6.7", 64MP Quad Camera, 25W Fast Charger, Android 10, GSM Unlocked US + Global 4G LTE International Model A715F/DS (128GB + 64GB SD + Case Bundle, Prism Crush Black) 4500 mAh Battery, Octa Core. Solo $394. aqui

Samsung Galaxy Note 9, 128GB, Lavender Purple - Fully Unlocked (Renewed) Solo $382. aqui

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite New Unlocked Android Cell Phone | 128GB of Storage | GSM & CDMA Compatible | Single SIM | US Version | Black Solo $499.99 aqui

5G   4 estrellas y más.

Samsung Galaxy A51 5G Factory Unlocked Android Cell Phone | US Version | 128GB Storage | Long-Lasting Battery for Gaming, 6.5” Infinity Display, Quad Camera | Black 4000 mAh Battery, micro SD up to 512GB, Octa Core. Solo $499.99 aqui

5G Premium  4 estrellas y más.

Samsung Electronics Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G Factory Unlocked Android Cell Phone | US Version | 128GB of Storage | Mobile Gaming Smartphone | Long-Lasting Battery | Mystic Bronze Solo $1.099. aqui

Un abrazo.

Francisco De Jesús.

 

 

Samsung introduces the mobile processor Exynos 990 alongside the 5G Exynos Modem 5123

PRESS RELEASE

New Premium Mobile Processor and 5G Modem Unveiled at Samsung Tech Day

Samsung’s Exynos 990 and Exynos Modem 5123 leverage 7nm- EUV technology

The new mobile solutions will empower tomorrow’s mobile devices with unprecedented performance and efficiency

Samsung Electronics, a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today announced at its Samsung Tech Day 2019 two silicon products specifically tailored for future mobile devices that will make intensive use of video and artificial intelligence (AI) applications as well as 5G communications.

Both the Exynos 990 premium mobile processor and ultra-fast next-generation 5G Exynos Modem 5123 harness the most advanced 7-nanometer (nm) process technology using extreme ultra-violet (EUV) to provide unprecedented performance and accelerated product development options for mobile manufacturers.

“Milestones in technological advancements are imminent all around us. Mobile 5G technology is opening new avenues for communication and connection, while AI is poised to become an everyday tool for people worldwide,” noted Inyup Kang, president of System LSI Business at Samsung Electronics. “Samsung’s Exynos 990 and Exynos Modem 5123 are perfectly adapted for high-volume 5G and AI applications, and are designed to help the world’s most ambitious enterprises, large and small, achieve their goals of bringing new capabilities to their markets .”

New levels of mobile gaming and other graphics-intensive operations are enabled by the Exynos 990’s inclusion of an embedded Arm Mali-G77 GPU, the first premium GPU based on the new Valhall architecture, which improves graphic performance or power efficiency by up to 20 percent. This comes in addition to an overall 20-percent performance boost from an extremely powerful and flexible tri-cluster CPU structure that consists of two powerful custom cores, two high-performance Cortex-A76 cores and four power-efficient Cortex-A55 cores.

The Exynos 990 also makes on-device AI practical and useful, with a top-class dual-core neural processing unit (NPU) and improved digital signal processor (DSP) that can perform over ten-trillion operations (TOPs) per second.

The NPU enables localized AI in a smartphone or other mobile platform, allowing data to be processed on-device, rather than going through a network and a server, for added efficiency and security. This can also help enhance AI features such as facial recognition and scene detection for richer mobile experiences.

Next-generation mobile connectivity needs are addressed by the 5G Exynos Modem 5123, one of the first 5G modem chips manufactured using a 7nm EUV process. It supports virtually all networks, from 5G’s sub-6GHz and mmWave spectrums to 2G GSM/CDMA, 3G WCDMA, TD-SCDMA, HSPA and 4G LTE, with outstanding downlink speed across the board. In 5G, with up to 8-carrier aggregation (8CA), the modem delivers a maximum downlink speed of up to 5.1-gigabits per second (Gbps) in sub-6-gigahertz (GHz) and 7.35Gbps in mmWave, or up to 3.0Gbps in 4G networks by supporting higher-order 1024 Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM).

The Exynos 990 complements these modem speeds with a very wide memory bandwidth that supports LPDDR5 data rates of up to 5,500 megabits per second (Mb/s). The processor also features a 120Hz refresh-rate display driver, which makes games come alive by reducing screen tearing and enabling smoother animations even on devices with multiple displays, such as foldable phones. Also on board is an advanced image signal processor (ISP) that supports up to six individual image sensors with concurrent processing of three; this enables pro-grade photography, with resolution up to 108-megapixels.

The Exynos 990 and Exynos Modem 5123 are expected to begin mass production by the end of this year.

For more information about Samsung’s Exynos products, please visit www.samsung.com/exynos

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LG Innotek World’s first 5G Communication module for Automotive runs on Qualcomm chip

LG Innotek today announced it has developed a communication module for automotive based on 5G (5th Generation) Qualcomm chip. The company is the first company to develop a 5G communication module for automotive using Qualcomm chips that can be applied to vehicles.

5G communication module for automotive is a component that uses the 5G mobile telecommunication technology to enable transmission of data between a vehicle and a cellular base station and wireless network connection. This module combines a communication chip, memory, and RF (radio frequency) circuit and is generally mounted on the inside a vehicle or in a vehicle communication device on the roof.

This module makes possible sharing of real-time traffic information, precise location measurement, V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything: communication between a vehicle and objects), and transmission of larger amounts of data. In other words, this module secures the key functions that are needed for entirely autonomous driving that requires no involvement of the driver.

Recently, other companies also have focused on development of 5G communication module, which is a key component of an autonomous vehicle. In particular, companies have been in a fierce competition to successfully develop a module that runs on the Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM Automotive 5G Platform.

However, using the 5G technology for communication modules for automotive was not easy because it uses high frequency bands, causing higher loss of signals than LTE (Long Term Evolution, 4G mobile telecommunication technology) as well as high heat generation due to transmission of larger amounts of data.

To solve this problem, LG Innotek used its proprietary RF circuit design technology, high precision and density modularized technology as well as heat resistant new materials.

The company’s 5G communication module has a low latency (1ms or less), which is one-tenth of that of an LTE module. This is why 5G technologies come into the spotlight in autonomous vehicle areas. Because it requires more immediate response to the changes in real-time situations.

For example, if an autonomous vehicle driving at 100 kilometers (62 miles) per hour detects an obstacle and activates the urgent braking function, braking starts after the vehicle moves 1.4m (4.5ft) with an LTE module, but with a 5G module, braking starts after the vehicle moves 2.8cm (0.09ft) because the latency is lower.

Also, this module has higher heat-resistance. It can withstand and is not easily deformed by the high heat generated by 5G network as well as direct sunlight on the vehicle roof. The module uses new plastic materials that are less sensitive to temperature change and is manufactured by applying new engineering methods in the processes of hardening and coating.

LG Innotek’s 5G communication module for vehicles is small and slim, having an overall size of half a credit card. Its 40mm (width) X 50mm (length) X 3.5mm (thickness) size makes it easy to be installed anywhere on the inside or outside of a vehicle. It packs about 480 components including communication chip, memory, RF circuit, and C(Cellular)-V2X into the module.

Also, installing the module is highly convenient. Because it is compatible with LTE modules, the user only has to replace the LTE module with the 5G module in the same spot without changing the system design.

The 5G module also comes with software optimized for the module. Another advantage of the product is that it can be used regardless of the region or vehicle type because it follows the 3GPP Release 15, the newest 5G standard, of 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP).

LG Innotek official said, ”The successful development of 5G communication module for vehicles will speed up the commercialization of entirely autonomous vehicles and connected cars by manufacturers. Our company will continue to introduce innovative products that can provide drivers with a safe, convenient, and enjoyable driving experience.”

LG Innotek’s 5G Communication Module for Automotive

LG Innotek’s 5G Communication Module for Automotive

Trade-in your Samsung, Apple or Google smartphone for a Samsung Galaxy Note 10 . Pre-order a 5G and get one free.

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If you own a flagship smartphone manufactured by Samsung, Google, or Apple, you will be able to save up to $600 when trading it in for a Galaxy Note 10. Eligible smartphones that will fetch you $600 on trade-in include the Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10e, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max.

Even if you have an older device from Samsung, Apple, or Google, you will still be able to save at least $200. Samsung is offering a $200 trade-in for the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Active, Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8 Active, and Galaxy S8+. Google's Pixel and Pixel XL phones are also eligible for the same trade-in value. However, it is important to keep in mind that the final trade-in discount will depend on the condition of your device. The Galaxy Note 9 sells for around $679 on Amazon right now.

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Buy a Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G and get a Galaxy Note 10 free on Verizon if you get an unlimited plan: 

The above information was leaked by evan blass before and we could not find the link just for information on Verizon web sites. Anyone?

Maybe we have to wait until August 7, after the Samsung Unpacked event to have a link from Verizon for that. Just get ready.

4 Samsung Galaxy S10 models coming in 2019. One will be 5G ready.

Developers  searching on the applications sytem of the Galaxy S9+  Android Pie Update have found 4 upcoming models of the Galaxy S10 code names beyond 0,  beyond 1 , beyond 2,  and beyond 2 5G

beyond is for every Galaxy S10 model , 0 is for the size and it is the smallest, 1 for the middle option and 2 for the largest model.

If you observe on the list below you will notice that the model beyond 0 lte has not a q so it is coming with and Exynos chip and the  model beyond 0 q lte with a Qualcomm chip and so on . But the beyond 2 model has 4 options and 2 of them indicate a 5G option with Qualcomm chip and 5G with Exynos chip. This 5G model is a derivate of the S10+

According to xda developers these might be the 4 models  of the Galaxy S10:

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It`s Official: Qualcomm confirms 7nm process node for new chip (SD855?) paired with X50 5G modem.

Qualcomm announced today is working with smartphones makers around the world to launch its upcoming flagship mobile platform, a system on chip (SOC) built on the 7nm process node that can be paired with the company X50 5G modem, which could be the the first in its class for smartphones and mobiles devices. 

Qualcomm is planning to give more details of its next gen flagship mobile platform in the 4th quarter of 2018.

Qualcomm is not giving an official name just yet for the new chip in order to differentiate chips for smartphones from laptop chips. So SD 855 is not an official name for it.

Press Release:

Qualcomm Samples Next Generation Mobile Platform to Customers.

Plans to Bring 5G Connectivity and a 7nm SoC to Power the Next Era of Mobile Devices

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated , announced that its upcoming flagship mobile platform will feature a system-on-chip (SoC) built on the 7nm process node. The 7nm SoC can be paired with the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X50 5G modem, which is expected to be the first 5G-capable mobile platform for premium tier smartphones and other mobile devices. Qualcomm Technologies has begun sampling of its upcoming flagship mobile platform to multiple OEMs developing next-generation consumer devices. The upcoming platform will transform industries, encourage new business models and improve the consumer experience as operators come online with 5G services later in 2018 and through 2019.

“We are very pleased to be working with OEMs, operators, infrastructure vendors, and standards bodies across the world, and are on track to help launch the first 5G mobile hotspots by the end of 2018, and smartphones using our next-generation mobile platform in the first half of 2019,” said Cristiano Amon, president, Qualcomm Incorporated. “Qualcomm Technologies’ continued leadership in research and engineering allows for a future of increased innovation across multiple sectors as 5G connectivity becomes ubiquitous.”

This flagship mobile platform with 5G is designed to enable premium connected devices that bring new intuitive experiences and interactions with power-efficient on-device AI, superior battery life, and performance while extending globally to innovative technologies, solutions, experiences and applications in automotive and IoT.

Full details regarding the next-generation flagship mobile platform from Qualcomm Technologies is planned to be announced in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Samsung teases 5G, Ai,IoT and new technologies for the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy F foldable smartphones.

Samsung on todays 2Q 2018 earnings report is expressing clearly about innovative and NEW  technologies that will benefit NEW FORM FACTORS for connected devices.

We asume Samsung the next Galaxy S10 and Galaxy F foldable (new form factor) will come with 5G, Ai and IoT and many more new technologies in,  thanks to the slow sales of the GalaxyS9/S9+ and according to the following quotes of the company press release:

Over the mid- and long-term, Samsung expects new opportunities in the component business from the ongoing transformation in the industry, led by the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G technologies. The set businesses will also benefit from the introduction of new form factors and innovative technologies to support growing demand for connected devices. 

Amid the sluggish premium smartphone market and intensifying competition, Samsung’s smartphone shipments and revenue declined QoQ due to the slow sales of Galaxy S9 and S9+ as well as the phasing out of older low-end models.  

Demand for smartphones and tablets is forecast to increase in the second half as the market enters a period of strong seasonality, but competition is seen intensifying as new smartphone models are released. In response, Samsung will seek to expand sales by introducing a new Galaxy Note earlier than usual, which offers exceptional performance for a reasonable price. Also, Samsung plans to strengthen price competitiveness and adopt advanced technology in the mass models.  

Looking to the future, the Company will continue to reinforce product competitiveness based on hardware leadership, by adopting cutting-edge technology and new form factors and gaining leadership in 5G. Furthermore, based on the ever-evolving Bixby ecosystem which connects smartphones, TVs, refrigerators and other IoT devices, Samsung aims to offer personalized service to customers and create synergy with other services such as Samsung Pay.  

The Galaxy S10 is expected to arrive at CES 2019 and the Galaxy F at MWC 2019 or viceversa, but they are coming anyhow and very loaded with new innovative things.

Press Release:

Samsung Electronics Announces Second Quarter 2018 Results.

Reports operating profit of KRW 14.87 trillion on sales of KRW 58.48 trillion.

2Q consolidated net profit at KRW 11.04 trillion.

Expects 2H improvement on memory market strength, flexible OLED sales.

Samsung Electronics reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2018. The Company posted KRW 58.48 trillion in consolidated quarterly revenue, down 4 percent from a year earlier, and KRW 14.87 trillion in quarterly operating profit, up 6 percent. 

Second quarter revenue fell due to softer sales of smartphones and display panels, despite robust demand for memory chips. The continued strength of the Company’s memory business contributed to the higher operating profit. Net profit was little changed from a year earlier due to higher income tax. 

Both revenue and operating profit decreased from the previous quarter. The Korean won weakened against the US dollar but rose against the euro and several other key currencies, resulting in a negative impact of net KRW 400 billion on the quarterly operating profit compared with the previous quarter. 

By business unit, the Semiconductor Business continued to deliver strong earnings, driven by demand for DRAM chips used in data centers and NAND flash memory for high-capacity storage, amid a softening of NAND prices. Samsung solidified its competitive positioning by focusing on value-added products, including 64GB and higher-density server DRAM based on the 1X nanometer technology and 128GB and higher for NAND mobile storage. 

In the Display Business, the Company saw weak demand for flexible OLED panels in the second quarter while the shipment and price for LCD panels also fell. 

Amid the stagnant high-end smartphone market, the IT & Mobile Communications Division reported a drop in earnings, both year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter, over slow sales of the Galaxy S9. The network business, however, achieved solid growth led by investments in LTE networks by key global customers. 

Stronger sales of premium TVs such as the QLED models, helped by a major global soccer event, lifted profits from the Consumer Electronics Division, although the Digital Appliances Business saw earnings decline due to weak demand for air conditioners. 

Looking ahead, Samsung expects sustained strength in the memory market and growing demand for flexible OLED panels to drive earnings higher in the second half. 

The outlook for the memory chip business remains strong across all applications thanks to demand for server and PC memory as well as new mobile product launches. Samsung will proactively address demand for differentiated products such as high-density server memory and High Bandwidth Memory. The Company will also strengthen its technological leadership by increasing the portion of 10 nanometer-class products and expanding mass production of 5th generation V-NAND. 

The System LSI and Foundry businesses are set to benefit from higher demand for mobile APs and image sensors. Flexible OLED shipments are expected to rise, even as competition is seen intensifying over rigid products. 

The mobile market condition will likely remain challenging in the second half amid pricing competition and new product launches. The Company will respond through the early introduction of the Galaxy Note and competitive mid- and low-end models with new features. Earnings from the TV business will continue to improve as Samsung expands sales of new innovative premium models including QLED and 8K TVs. 

Over the mid- and long-term, Samsung expects new opportunities in the component business from the ongoing transformation in the industry, led by the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G technologies. The set businesses will also benefit from the introduction of new form factors and innovative technologies to support growing demand for connected devices. 

In the component business, Samsung will use its cutting-edge semiconductor technology to capitalize on new demand for chipsets used in automotive and AI applications. The Company will also leverage its strength in OLED panels to take advantage of wider applications in the IT and automotive industries. 

The Company’s capital expenditure in the second quarter was KRW 8.0 trillion, including KRW 6.1 trillion for the Semiconductor Business and KRW 1.1 trillion for the Display Business. It brings the total spent in the first half of 2018 to KRW 16.6 trillion.

Semiconductor to see Continued Strong Demand in Second Half.

The Semiconductor Business posted consolidated revenue of KRW 21.99 trillion and operating profit of KRW 11.61 trillion for the quarter. The memory business achieved strong results despite weak seasonality, as overall demand growth was solid, driven by servers for data centers.

For NAND, demand remained robust on the back of the continuing trend toward higher density for smartphones and the increase in demand for server SSD due to expansion of cloud infrastructure. Samsung posted solid earnings by responding to new mobile device launches and demand for higher density products. The Company also focused on value-added and high-density SSD for servers. 

For DRAM, server demand stayed strong owing to the ongoing shift to higher density and expansion of data center infrastructure. PC demand remained robust, driven by increasing demand from large OEMs, while strong gaming demand helped the graphics segment. In the mobile market, despite concerns over a slowdown in smartphone growth, increase in memory content per device continued. 

For the second half outlook for NAND, adoption of SSD is expected to expand into more sectors and all product segments are projected to use more high-density eStorage. For servers, demand for SSD for data centers is forecast to remain strong, while for enterprise, adoption of high-density server SSD over 8TB is expected to continue. 

In mobile, demand for high-density storage for new smartphones and high-end models is likely to remain robust. Samsung will increase server SSD supply and respond to high-density eStorage demand based on 64-layer 3D NAND products and competitiveness of high-density solutions. 

As for the second half DRAM outlook, strong demand from all applications is expected to continue. For servers, demand growth is forecast to persist due to expansion of data center demand from the US and Chinese markets, while high-performance cloud services are also projected to launch. 

In mobile, in addition to new flagship smartphone launches, memory content is projected to increase in mid-range models as they begin to support high-specification mobile games, on-device AI and dual camera features. In addition, PC demand will be driven by back to school sales, while graphics demand will be led by the buildup for game consoles. Samsung will focus on strengthening product competitiveness via continuous expansion of 10 nanometer-class technology migration and expanding sales of high value-added products, such as high-density server DRAM, HBM2 and LPDDR4X. 

In the mid- to long-term, the trend toward high-performance and higher density servers for data centers is expected to continue due to expansion of AI-related services based on machine learning and adoption of in-memory database. In mobile, demand growth is projected to continue, as the need for high-performance devices increases with the rise of high-density content. Samsung will closely monitor the market condition and the supply and demand conditions of each segment to maintain sustainable earnings in the mid- to long-term with the industry’s leading technology. 

For the System LSI Business, overall earnings declined due to weaker demand for mobile application processors and DDIs, but demand for image sensors continued to increase on the back of higher adoption of dual cameras from Chinese smartphone manufacturers. In the third quarter, earnings are expected in increase QoQ on demand for image sensors and DDIs amid strong seasonality for smartphones. 

In the second half, overall earnings are projected to improve compared with the first half, led by strong demand for OLED DDIs and high-pixel image sensors. In addition, Samsung plans to diversify its customer base for mobile APs from China and develop chips for use in automotive and IoT applications. Mid- to long-term, the Company will focus on developing chipsets for 5G, multiple cameras and display panels, seeking to achieve higher growth compared to that of the market. 

For the Foundry Business, total earnings continued to grow QoQ due to strong demand for High Performance Computing (HPC) chipsets, mobile APs and image sensors. In addition, by securing orders for 8-inch specialty products, the Company has established a base for achieving stable earnings going forward. Earnings are expected to be solid in the second half on the back of higher demand for mobile APs and image sensors. Samsung will also strengthen process technology leadership by beginning 8-nanometer mass production and EUV-based 7-nanometer test production. 

The Company expects revenue to exceed USD 10 billion in 2018, following sales of USD 9.8 billion in 2017, securing a strong second place in the foundry market.

Display to Rebound in Second Half Led by Flexible OLED

The Display Panel Business posted KRW 5.67 trillion in consolidated revenue and KRW 0.14 trillion in operating profit for the quarter. 

For OLED, earnings decreased QoQ despite improved factory utilization for rigid products, as demand from major customers for flexible panels remained slow. Earnings from LCD also declined from the previous quarter as the shipment and average panel price continued the downward trend. 

Looking ahead to the second half, OLED sales are expected to rebound on recovering demand for flexible displays. Samsung aims to increase market share by actively addressing customer demand while enhancing technological and price competitiveness. The Company will incorporate more value-added features into panels and reinforce its competencies in new applications such as foldable displays, seeking new growth drivers. 

For LCD, Samsung expects demand to grow in the second half for premium TV panels that are used in high-resolution and ultra-large models, amid peak seasonality. Intensified competition and the industry’s capacity expansion will limit improvements in profits, but the Company will continue to focus on profit with differentiated high-end products such as Quantum Dot and 8K resolution TV panels. 

Mobile Posts Sluggish Sales, Networks Grows on LTE Expansion

The IT & Mobile Communications Division posted KRW 24.0 trillion in consolidated revenue and KRW 2.67 trillion in operating profit for the quarter. 

Amid the sluggish premium smartphone market and intensifying competition, Samsung’s smartphone shipments and revenue declined QoQ due to the slow sales of Galaxy S9 and S9+ as well as the phasing out of older low-end models. 

The Company posted a drop in quarterly operating profit due to higher marketing expenses. Meanwhile, the Networks Business saw a healthy sales growth as major overseas carrier partners increased investments in LTE expansion.

Demand for smartphones and tablets is forecast to increase in the second half as the market enters a period of strong seasonality, but competition is seen intensifying as new smartphone models are released. In response, Samsung will seek to expand sales by introducing a new Galaxy Note earlier than usual, which offers exceptional performance for a reasonable price. Also, Samsung plans to strengthen price competitiveness and adopt advanced technology in the mass models. 

Looking to the future, the Company will continue to reinforce product competitiveness based on hardware leadership, by adopting cutting-edge technology and new form factors and gaining leadership in 5G. Furthermore, based on the ever-evolving Bixby ecosystem which connects smartphones, TVs, refrigerators and other IoT devices, Samsung aims to offer personalized service to customers and create synergy with other services such as Samsung Pay. 

As for the Networks Business, the Company will supply its major partners with 5G network solutions and continue to invest to become the global leader in next-generation network solutions. 

Consumer Electronics to Maintain Premium Market Leadership

The Consumer Electronics Division, including the Visual Display and Digital Appliances businesses, posted KRW 10.4 trillion in consolidated revenue and KRW 0.51 trillion in operating profit for the second quarter. 

The overall TV market saw demand grow from a year ago as a major global soccer event lifted sales. Samsung reported a significant boost in earnings in the TV business due to strong sales of its premium products, including QLED and ultra-large screen TVs. 

Following a successful restructuring of its product line-up, Samsung led expansion of the premium TV market, winning more than 50% market share in the ultra-large screen segment of 75-inches and above. 

For the Digital Appliances Business, the overall market decreased YoY largely due to the instability in emerging markets, although developed markets posted a moderate growth. Samsung continued to expand sales of its premium products in the second quarter, including the Family Hub refrigerator and premium air purifier “CUBE”. However, earnings decreased slightly YoY, due to weak demand for air conditioners. 

Looking to the second half, the TV market is projected to grow YoY, especially in developed economies. Samsung will work to further improve profitability by focusing on sales of premium TVs and maximizing shipments during the year-end peak season. The Company’s second half release of the industry’s first AI- based 8K QLED TV is expected to further solidify its position as a leader in the premium TV market. 

As for the Digital Appliances Business, the Company will focus on profits by enhancing peak-season promotions in key regions including Black Friday, and expanding sales of premium products and built-in home appliances.

Qualcomm unveiled the world’s first fully-integrated 5G NR (mmWave) and sub-6 GHz RF modules for smartphones.

Qualcomm Delivers Breakthrough 5G NR mmWave and Sub-6 GHz RF Modules for Mobile Devices.

— New family of mmWave antenna modules makes mobile mmWave viable in a smartphone form factor, supporting large-scale commercialization.

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, today unveiled the world’s first fully-integrated 5G NR millimeter wave (mmWave) and sub-6 GHz RF modules for smartphones and other mobile devices. The Qualcomm® QTM052 mmWave antenna module family and the Qualcomm® QPM56xx sub-6 GHz RF module family pair with the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X50 5G modem to deliver modem-to-antenna capabilities across several spectrum bands, in a very compact footprint that is suited for integration in mobile devices.

“Today’s announcement of the first commercial 5G NR mmWave antenna modules and sub-6 GHz RF modules for smartphones and other mobile devices represents a major milestone for the mobile industry. Qualcomm Technologies’ early investment in 5G has allowed us to deliver to the industry a working mobile mmWave solution that was previously thought unattainable, as well as a fully-integrated sub-6 GHz RF solution. 

Now, these type of modem-to-antenna solutions, spanning both mmWave and sub-6 spectrum bands, make mobile 5G networks and devices, especially smartphones, ready for large scale commercialization,” said Cristiano Amon, President, Qualcomm Incorporated. “With 5G, consumers can expect gigabit-class Internet speeds with unprecedented responsiveness in the palm of their hands, which stand to revolutionize the mobile experience.”

To date, mmWave signals have not been used for mobile wireless communications due to the many technical and design challenges they pose, which impact nearly every aspect of device engineering, including materials, form-factor, industrial design, thermals, and regulatory requirements for radiated power. As such, many in the mobile industry considered mmWave highly impractical for mobile devices and networks, and thus unlikely to materialize.

The QTM052 mmWave antenna modules work in tandem with the Snapdragon X50 5G modem, as a comprehensive system, to help overcome the formidable challenges associated with mmWave. They support advanced beam forming, beam steering, and beam tracking technologies, drastically improving the range and reliability of mmWave signals. They feature an integrated 5G NR radio transceiver, power management IC, RF front-end components and phased antenna array. 

They support up to 800 MHz of bandwidth in the 26.5-29.5 GHz (n257), as well as the entire 27.5-28.35 GHz (n261) and 37-40 GHz (n260) mmWave bands. Most importantly, the QTM052 modules integrate all these capabilities in a very compact footprint, such that up to four of them can be integrated in a smartphone. This allows OEMs to continue evolving the industrial design of their mobile devices, offering attractive form factors combined with the benefits of extremely high speeds from mmWave 5G NR, and making such devices available for launch as early as the first half of 2019.

While mmWave is best suited for providing 5G coverage in dense urban areas and crowded indoor environments, broad 5G NR coverage will be achieved in sub-6 GHz spectrum bands. As such, the QPM56xx RF module family (including the QPM5650, QPM5651, QDM5650, and QDM5652) is designed to allow smartphones based on the Snapdragon X50 5G modem to support 5G NR in sub-6 GHz RF bands. The QPM5650 and QPM5651 feature integrated 5G NR PA/LNA/Switch and filtering subsystem. 

The QDM5650 and QDM5652 feature integrated 5G NR LNA/switch and filtering subsystem for diversity and MIMO support. All four modules offer integrated SRS switching required for optimum massive MIMO applications and support for 3.3-4.2 GHz (n77), 3.3-3.8 GHz (n78) and 4.4-5.0 GHz (n79) sub-6 bands. These sub-6 GHz RF modules provide mobile device makers with a viable path to delivering on the promise of 5G NR massive MIMO technology in mobile devices.

Both the QTM052 mmWave antenna module family and the QPM56xx sub-6 GHz RF module family are now sampling to customers.

Qualcomm lanza nueva antena 5G para telèfonos inteligentes y mòviles.

Qualcomm llevó a cabo lo que se dice que son los primeros módulos de antena 5G NR mmWave y sub-6GHz completamente integrados, lo que ayuda a habilitar la ola de teléfonos inteligentes 5G y dispositivos móviles que se esperan para 2019.

En un comunicado, el presidente de Qualcomm, Cristiano Amon, calificó el lanzamiento como "un hito importante para la industria móvil".

Sherif Hanna, directora de marketing de productos 5G de Qualcomm, dijo a Mobile World Live que el lanzamiento complementa la presentación de la compañía de su módem X50 5G en octubre de 2016. Donde el X50 sirve como el cerebro de un dispositivo, Hanna explicó que los nuevos módulos de antena actuarán como los ojos de un dispositivo y orejas

Los módulos QTM052 mmWave incluyen antenas de cuatro milímetros de haz con formación de haz, dirección del haz y tecnología de seguimiento del rayo; un transceptor de radio; amplificadores de potencia para aumentar la potencia de la señal; y filtros para perfeccionar la banda derecha.

Qualcomm ofrece diferentes variantes de módulos que admiten hasta 800MHz de espectro en la banda 26.5-29.5GHz, así como bandas de 27.5-28.35GHz y 37-40GHz.

La firma de análisis ABI Research dijo que lo más llamativo del anuncio fue "la velocidad con la que Qualcomm ha logrado entender las complejidades y los desafíos asociados con la implementación de mmWave en un formato muy compacto".

La compañía también dio a conocer nuevas variantes de módulos 5G sub-6GHz con soporte para las bandas 3.3-4.2GHz, 3.3-3.8GHz y 4.4-5.0GHz.

Diseño de próxima generación

En febrero, 19 OEM de dispositivos se conectaron para usar el módem X50 en sus productos 5G a partir de 2019. Hanna dijo que no todas las compañías en esa lista inicialmente fabricarán dispositivos compatibles con mmWave (con algunos, dependiendo de la región objetivo, optando en cambio por hacer que los dispositivos 5G sub-6GHz comiencen), pero señaló que "una parte saludable" de ellos está planeando incorporar la tecnología.

Pero dado que la mayoría de los fabricantes de equipos originales nunca antes habían utilizado mmWave, señaló que Qualcomm ha estado trabajando con ellos más de cerca que nunca para diseñar dispositivos de próxima generación. "Literalmente afecta todos los aspectos del teléfono, desde el grosor hasta los bordes, a los materiales que usa, a la ubicación. Entonces no se puede diseñar en el vacío ", dijo.

El ejecutivo también señaló que se espera que el módulo mmWave sea utilizado tanto en dispositivos inalámbricos fijos como móviles.

Tanto los módulos mmWave como sub-6GHz están actualmente muestreando a los clientes.

Samsung has developed world`s first 10nm-class 8Gb LPDDR5 DRAM 1.5 faster for 5G networks and Ai mobile applications

Samsung Electronics said on July 17 it has developed a new mobile DRAM solution optimized for the 5G network and artificial intelligence features of smartphones.

The Korean tech giant said it finished the development of the 10nm-class 8Gb LPDDR5 DRAM in April, boasting the speed of 6,400 Mbps, which is 1.5 times faster than the existing LPDDR4X DRAM currently installed in flagship smartphones.

Samsung said the speed is capable of transmitting 14 full-HD quality movie files, or 51.2 GB, in a second.

The company said the development of the new product will generate new opportunities in the mobile and automotive industries, adding the 10nm-class LPDDR5 DRAM will be available in two bandwidths for different needs from such segments. 

“By doubling the number of memory banks -- subdivisions within a DRAM cell -- from eight to 16, the new memory can attain a much higher speed while reducing power consumption,” the company said.

“The 8Gb LPDDR5 also makes use of a highly advanced, speed-optimized circuit architecture that verifies and ensures the chip‘s ultra-high-speed performance,” it added. 

Samsung said the 8Gb LPDDR5 DRAM consumes 30 percent less power compared with the predecessor, allowing smartphones to last longer by boasting improved features. The company said such developments will allow smartphones to come with stable ultra-HD, AI and machine-learning features as well. 

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Samsung Electronics Announces Industry’s First 8Gb LPDDR5 DRAM for 5G and AI-powered Mobile Applications.

Samsung Electronics, the world leader in advanced memory technology, today announced that it has successfully developed the industry’s first 10-nanometer (nm) class* 8-gigabit (Gb) LPDDR5 DRAM. Since bringing the first 8Gb LPDDR4 to mass production in 2014, Samsung has been setting the stage to transition to the LPDDR5 standard for use in upcoming 5G and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered mobile applications. 

The newly-developed 8Gb LPDDR5 is the latest addition to Samsung’s premium DRAM lineup, which includes 10nm-class 16Gb GDDR6 DRAM (in volume production since December 2017) and 16Gb DDR5 DRAM (developed in February). 

“This development of 8Gb LPDDR5 represents a major step forward for low-power mobile memory solutions,” said Jinman Han, senior vice president of Memory Product Planning & Application Engineering at Samsung Electronics. “We will continue to expand our next-generation 10nm-class DRAM lineup as we accelerate the move toward greater use of premium memory across the global landscape.” 

The 8Gb LPDDR5 boasts a data rate of up to 6,400 megabits per second (Mb/s), which is 1.5 times as fast as the mobile DRAM chips used in current flagship mobile devices (LPDDR4X, 4266Mb/s). With the increased transfer rate, the new LPDDR5 can send 51.2 gigabytes (GB) of data, or approximately 14 full-HD video files (3.7GB each), in a second. 

The 10nm-class LPDDR5 DRAM will be available in two bandwidths – 6,400Mb/s at a 1.1 operating voltage (V) and 5,500Mb/s at 1.05V – making it the most versatile mobile memory solution for next-generation smartphones and automotive systems. This performance advancement has been made possible through several architectural enhancements. By doubling the number of memory “banks” – subdivisions within a DRAM cell – from eight to 16, the new memory can attain a much higher speed while reducing power consumption. The 8Gb LPDDR5 also makes use of a highly advanced, speed-optimized circuit architecture that verifies and ensures the chip’s ultra-high-speed performance. 

To maximize power savings, the 10nm-class LPDDR5 has been engineered to lower its voltage in accordance with the operating speed of the corresponding application processor, when in active mode. It also has been configured to avoid overwriting cells with ‘0’ values. In addition, the new LPDDR5 chip will offer a ‘deep sleep mode’, which cuts the power usage to approximately half the ‘idle mode’ of the current LPDDR4X DRAM. Thanks to these low-power features, the 8Gb LPDDR5 DRAM will deliver power consumption reductions of up to 30 percent, maximizing mobile device performance and extending the battery life of smartphones. 

Based on its industry-leading bandwidth and power efficiency, the LPDDR5 will be able to power AI and machine learning applications, and will be UHD-compatible for mobile devices worldwide. 

Samsung, together with leading global chip vendors, has completed functional testing and validation of a prototype 8GB LPDDR5 DRAM package, which is comprised of eight 8Gb LPDDR5 chips. Leveraging the cutting-edge manufacturing infrastructure at its latest line in Pyeongtaek, Korea, Samsung plans to begin mass production of its next-generation DRAM lineups (LPDDR5, DDR5 and GDDR6) in line with the demands of global customers.

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