The 5G Communication Network Chip Pattern Changed Dramatically Overnight
On April 17, 2019, three major issues related to 5G mobile phone baseband chips occurred in the scientific and technological community: 1. The patent licensing dispute between Qualcomm and Apple finally reached a settlement; 2. Intel announced the withdrawal of 5G smart phone modem business; 3. Purple light The exhibition Ruichun 510 completed the 5G call test and went further from commercial use. Behind these three news is the further reshuffle of the global 5G baseband chip.
The first two things are quite related: On the one hand, Intel has encountered obstacles in the development of 5G mobile phone baseband, on the other hand, Apple lacks confidence in Intel 5G baseband chips, and Apple is eager to launch the 5G version of the iPhone, so as not to fall behind in the 5G competition. . Therefore, Apple had to choose to reconcile with Qualcomm, which also means that Apple basically gave up Intel's 5G baseband chip, and this directly led to Intel on the same day, had to announce the withdrawal of 5G mobile phone baseband chip field.
After Intel's withdrawal, there are only five players left in the global 5G mobile phone baseband chip: China's Huawei HiSili and Ziguang Zhanrui, the United States' Qualcomm, South Korea's Samsung, and Taiwan's MediaTek.
In summary, the chip is the cornerstone of the development of modern technology, and high-end chips are the key to technological competition in various countries. Under the trend of global informationization, digitization and Internet of Everything, 5G communication chips have become the key technology for science and technology competition in the current world. It is of great significance to the country's science and technology, economic development and national security.