Intel XMM modems

The Intel XMM modems are a series of 4G LTE, LTE Advanced, LTE Advanced Pro and 5G modems found in many phones, tablets, laptops and wearables (sans 5g-technology) developed by Intel Mobile Communications.[1] Intel Mobile Communications was formed after Intel acquired the Wireless Solutions (WLS) division of Infineon early in 2011 for US$1.4 billion.[2]

On April 16, 2019, Apple and Qualcomm reached a settlement which included Apple paying an unspecified amount, entering into a six-year patent licensing agreement, and a multi-year agreement for Qualcomm to provide hardware to Apple.[3] Shortly after Intel announced they will exit the 5G smartphone modem business to focus 5G efforts on network infrastructure.[4]

On July 25, 2019, Apple and Intel announced an agreement for Apple to acquire Intel Mobile Communications' smartphone modem business for US$1 billion.[5] Intel will continue to develop modems for non-smartphones such as PCs, Internet of things and autonomous vehicles.

On November 25, 2019, MediaTek and Intel announced a partnership to bring 5G to PCs in 2021.[6][7]

5G Modems

Intel XMM 8160 5G modem
  • Protocols: 5G NR NSA & SA, EN-DC, LTE NR dual-connectivity, Legacy 2G/3G/4G modes, FDD/TDD[8]
  • Single Chip Multi-mode support
  • Downlink speeds of up to 6 Gbit/s
  • Sub-6 GHz and 26/28/39GHZ mmWave
  • Intel 10nm process
  • Cancelled as of April 16, 2019[4]

Intel XMM 8060 5G modem
  • Protocols: 5G NR NSA & SA, EN-DC, LTE NR dual-connectivity, Legacy 2G/3G/4G modes, FDD/TDD
  • Multi-mode support
  • Downlink speeds of up to 6 Gbit/s
  • Sub-6 GHz and 26/28/39GHZ mmWave
  • Intel 14nm process
  • Cancelled as of November 14, 2018[4]

4G Modems

Intel XMM 7660 modem
  • Protocols: LTE Advanced Pro, FDD/TDD, DC-HSPA+, TD-SCDMA, GSM/GPRS, CDMA/EVDO,[9] LAA, CBRS
  • Downlink LTE: LTE Category 19 (1600 Mbit/s). 7x20 MHz carrier aggregation. Up to 256-QAM. Up to 4x4 MIMO
  • Uplink LTE: LTE Category 13 (225 Mbit/s). 3x20 MHz carrier aggregation. Up to 64-QAM
  • Support of more than 45 (4G/LTE) bands simultaneously
  • Featured in: iPhone 11,[10] 11 Pro/11 Pro Max,[11] iPhone SE 2[12]
  • Intel 14nm+ FinFET process
  • Released Q3 2019

Intel XMM 7560 modem
  • Protocols: LTE Advanced Pro, FDD/TDD, DC-HSPA+, TD-SCDMA, GSM/GPRS, CDMA/EVDO[13]
  • Downlink LTE: LTE Category 16 (1000 Mbit/s). 5x20 MHz carrier aggregation. Up to 256-QAM. Up to 4x4 MIMO
  • Uplink LTE: LTE Category 13 (150 Mbit/s). 2x20 MHz carrier aggregation. Up to 64-QAM
  • Support of more than 35 (4G/LTE) bands simultaneously
  • Featured in: iPhone XS/XS Max/XR,[14] iPad Pro (2018),[15] HP Spectre Folio[16]
  • Intel 14nm process
  • Released Q3 2018
  • Fibocom L860-GL

Intel XMM 7480 modem
  • Downlink LTE: LTE Category 12 (600 Mbit/s). 4x20 MHz carrier aggregation. Up to 256-QAM
  • Uplink LTE: LTE Category 13 (150 Mbit/s). 1x20 MHz carrier aggregation. Up to 64-QAM
  • Featured in: iPhone X/iPhone 8 (some model used Snapdragon X16 LTE Modem).[18]
  • TSMC 28nm process
  • Released Q3 2017
  • Apple iPhone 8/iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X

Intel XMM 7360 modem
  • Protocols: LTE Advanced, FDD/TDD, DC-HSPA+, TD-SCDMA[19]
  • Downlink LTE: LTE Category 10 (450 Mbit/s). 3x20 MHz carrier aggregation.
  • Uplink LTE: 50 Mbit/s
  • Featured in: iPhone 7 (some model used Snapdragon X12 LTE Modem),[20] HP Envy x2[21]
  • TSMC 28nm process
  • Released Q3 2016
  • Apple iPhone 7/iPhone 7 Plus, Fibocom L850-GL

Intel XMM 7260/7262 modem
  • Protocols: LTE Advanced, FDD/TDD, DC-HSPA+, TD-SCDMA[22]
  • Downlink LTE: LTE Category 6 (300 Mbit/s). 2x20 MHz carrier aggregation.
  • Uplink LTE: 50 Mbit/s
  • Featured in: Microsoft Surface 3[23]
  • Released Q2 2015
  • Fibocom L830

Intel XMM 7160 modem

Intel XMM 7120M modem
  • Protocols: LTE FDD and DC-HSPA+[26]
  • Downlink LTE: LTE Category 1 (10 Mbit/s)
  • Uplink LTE: LTE Category 1 (5 Mbit/s).
  • Featured in: Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1
  • Released Q2 2013

3G and 2G Modems
  • Intel XMM 6260 (HSPA+)[27]
  • Intel XMM 6255/6255M (HSPA)
  • Intel XMM 6140 (HSPA)
  • Intel XMM 2250/2230 modem (EDGE)
  • Intel XMM 1180 modem (GSM/GPRS)
  • Intel XMM 1100 modem (GSM/GPRS)

Similar platforms

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