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Intel XMM modems

Intel XMM modems is a science topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Intel XMM modems rather than just read about it. In short: 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. Intel Mobile Communications was formed after Intel acquired the Wireless Solutions (WLS) division of Infineon early in 2011 for US$1.4 billion.

Key takeaways

Intel XMM modems belongs to science; place it in that map before memorising details.
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Connect Intel XMM modems to a quantity you can measure, compute or draw — that is where exam questions come from.
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Reference excerpt

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. Intel Mobile Communications was formed after Intel acquired the Wireless Solutions (WLS) division of Infineon early in 2011 for US$1.4 billion. 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. Shortly after Intel announced they will exit the 5G smartphone modem business to focus 5G efforts on network infrastructure. On July 25, 2019, Apple and Intel announced an agreement for Apple to acquire Intel Mobile Communications' smartphone modem business for US$1 billion. 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.

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 Single Chip Multi-mode support Downlink speeds of up to 6 Gbit/s Sub-6 GHz and 26/28/39 GHz mmWave Intel 10nm process Cancelled as of April 16, 2019

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 26/28/39 GHz mmWave Intel 14 nm process Cancelled as of November 14, 2018

4G modems

Intel XMM 7660 modem Protocols: LTE Advanced Pro, FDD/TDD, DC-HSPA+, TD-SCDMA, GSM/GPRS, CDMA/EVDO, 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, 11 Pro/11 Pro Max, iPhone SE 2 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 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, iPad Pro (2018), HP Spectre Folio Intel 14nm process Released Q3 2018 Fibocom L860-GL

Intel XMM 7480 modem Protocols: LTE Advanced, FDD/TDD, DC-HSPA+, TD-SCDMA, GSM/GPRS 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). 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 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), HP Envy x2 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 Downlink LTE: LTE Category 6 (300 Mbit/s). 2x20 MHz carrier aggregation. Uplink LTE: 50 Mbit/s Featured in: Microsoft Surface 3 Released Q2 2015 Fibocom L830

Intel XMM 7160 modem Protocols: LTE-FDD and DC-HSPA+ Downlink LTE: LTE Category 4 (150 Mbit/s) Uplink LTE: 50 Mbit/s Featured in: Samsung Galaxy S5 Released Q2 2014 Telit LN930

Intel XMM 7120M modem Protocols: LTE FDD and DC-HSPA+ 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+) 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 Balong Modems by HiSilicon Exynos Modems by Samsung Helio M Modems by MediaTek Makalu/SC Modems by Unisoc (formally Spreadtrum) Snapdragon Modems by Qualcomm

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Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with Intel XMM modems

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what Intel XMM modems claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In science, the smallest case is usually a single object, a single equation or a single measurement. Check that every symbol or term in your sentence has a meaning in that case.

Example 2 — changing one variable

Take the situation from Example 1 and change exactly one quantity: double it, halve it, or set it to zero. Predict what should happen to Intel XMM modems before you calculate. Comparing your prediction with the result is the fastest way to find out whether you understand the idea or only the words.

Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about Intel XMM modems ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of Intel XMM modems

In research: Intel XMM modems appears in science research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Intel XMM modems in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Intel XMM modems is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics Intel semiconductor IP cores, LTE (telecommunication), Modems, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for Intel XMM modems outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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How to study Intel XMM modems in 20 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

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Why does Intel XMM modems matter?

Because it connects several science ideas at once: it gives you a definition you can apply, a quantity you can calculate, and a way to check whether a result is plausible.

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Read the excerpt, restate it from memory, then work through the examples and applications listed on this page. The five-step study plan above takes about twenty minutes.

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