Standardized NTN 5G technology, simulated on Samsung’s Exynos 5300 modem; demonstrates two-way text messaging, as well as image and video sharing
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a global leader in advanced semiconductor technologies, announced today that it has developed 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) modem technology for communication between smartphones and satellites, particularly in remote areas. Samsung plans to integrate this technology into the company’s Exynos modem solutions to accelerate the commercialization of 5G satellite communications and lay the foundation for a 6G-powered Internet of Everything (IoT) era.
“This milestone builds on our rich heritage in wireless communications technologies following the launch of the industry-first 4G LTE modem in 2009 and the industry-first 5G modem in 2018,” said Min Goo Kim, Senior Vice President, Communications Processor Development, Samsung Electronics. “Samsung hopes to establish itself as a global leader in the development of hybrid terrestrial and non-terrestrial communications ecosystems in preparation for the rollout of 6G. »
NTN is a communications technology that uses satellites and other non-terrestrial vehicles to bring connectivity to areas previously unreachable by terrestrial networks, be it in the mountains, in the desert, or in the middle of the ocean. It is also used to ensure operability in disaster areas and to power future urban air mobility (UAM) such as unmanned aircraft and flying cars.
By complying with the latest NTN 5G 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP version 17) standards, Samsung’s NTN technology will enable the interoperability and scalability of services offered by telecom operators, mobile device manufacturers and global chip companies.
For reliable NTN communications with LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellites, Samsung has developed and simulated satellite technology based on NTN 5G standards with its Exynos 5300 modem reference platform to accurately predict satellite locations and minimize frequency shifts caused by Doppler shift. Using this technology, future Samsung Exynos modems will support two-way text messaging, as well as high-resolution image and video sharing.
Additionally, Samsung plans to maintain standardized NTN NB-IoT technology for use in its next-generation modem platforms. With built-in satellite connectivity, Samsung’s NB-IoT solutions will eliminate the need for a separate high-power wireless antenna chip in smartphones and offer device makers much greater design flexibility.