ApplesChoose to stop self-developed 5GBaseband chipsThe main reason for the project is that after four years of continuous efforts, they have not succeeded in developing a meeting for their own needsBaseband chips。AlthoughApplesInChipsThey have unique advantages in terms of technology, but they are relatively weak in terms of communication technology, and they need to accumulate from scratch. Baseband chipsMore than just support5G networkIt is also compatible with 2G, 3G, 4G, etcNetwork standardIt is necessary to master a variety of signals and frequenciesPermutations and combinations, these need to be hugePatentsReserves, technology accumulation and experience precipitation. Therefore, to create a company in the field of communication can be withQualcommComparableBaseband chipsRightApplesIt's really difficult.
1.A test of communication ability:Baseband chipsAs a communication module in a mobile phone, it bears the responsibility of withMobile communication base stationsAn important task for communication. It requires modulating, demodulating, encoding, and decoding wireless signals up and downstream. At the same time, a 5GBaseband chipsThere is also a need to support a variety of themNetwork standard, such as 2G, 3G, 4G, etc., which requires it to have strong communication capabilities and technical support.
2.HeightPatentsField:Baseband chipsR&D needs to deal with not only differencesNetwork standardThere are many needs to be facedPatentsrestrictions. Various communication manufacturers are hereBaseband chipsThe field has accumulated a large number ofPatentstechnology, which involves signal processing, frequency adjustment, etc. Therefore,ApplesAs a new entrant, it takes long-term accumulation and technological breakthroughs to be able to play inBaseband chipsBreakthroughs have been made in the field.
3.Complex technical requirements:Baseband chipsR&D needs to face hundreds of formats, n signals and frequenciesPermutations and combinations。These are technologies that require long-term research and practice to master, and it takes a lot of time and resources to meet the requirements of high quality and performance.
AppleswithQualcommRelationship: Over the past few years,AppleswithQualcommThere are a series of commercial disputes andPatentsControversy. ApplesUsed to useInfineonwithIntelofBaseband chipsto reduce pairsQualcommdependence. However,Infineon4gBasebandThe technology is not progressing as wellQualcommApplesCan only be turnedQualcomm。With the development of the times,Intelin 5GBasebandThe field is also weak. This for:ApplesSelect andQualcommReconciliation creates opportunity.
AppleswithQualcommThe Settlement:AppleswithQualcommA settlement agreement was reached in 2019ApplesConsent to continued useQualcommofBaseband chips, and payPatentsExpenses. The parties signed a six-year contract that could be extended for a further two years. This cooperation makes:ApplesAble to continue to useQualcommtechnology and ensure that its products can be smoothly accessed5G network
HuaweiBaseband chipsAdvantages:HuaweiAs the world's leadingCommunication equipment**Quotient, itsBaseband chipsTechnology has always been at the forefront of the industry. HuaweiofBaseband chipsAfter years of accumulation and technological breakthroughs, it has strong performance and stability, which can be satisfiedApplesFor high qualityBaseband chipsneeds.
2.IntroducedHuaweiThe necessity of competition: introductionHuaweiAsApplesof ** quotient to be able to increaseMarket competitionThe degree of monopoly of the ** chain is conducive to improving market efficiency and reducing costs. At the same time,HuaweiAs a Chinese company, itsBaseband chipsThe quality and technical level has always attracted much attention and recognition, and the choice was introducedHuaweiIt can also be improvedApplesproductMarket competitionForce.
Summary: With the advent of the 5G era,ApplesInBaseband chipsThe field faces a number of challenges and dilemmas. AlthoughApplesPossessedChipstechnical advantages, howeverBaseband chipsAs a complex and specialized field, the requirements are enormousPatentsReserves, technology accumulation and experience precipitation. Currently,ApplesChoose to stop self-developed 5GBaseband chips, and withQualcommCollaborate, continue to useQualcommofBaseband chips。At the same time,ApplesThere is also the face of the choice to introduceHuaweiBaseband chipsThe possibility to increaseMarket competitiondegree, to enhance the productMarket competitionForce. In the future,Baseband chipsThe competition in the field will continue, I believeApplesWe will seek better solutions to meet consumers' needs for high-speed and stable communications.