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Snapdragon Bā Bā Bā ● Taming Xilinx’s RFSoC ● It’s The Weekend

EE Times Current · 4 Dec 2020 · 35m

What this episode covers

Pentek co-founder Roger Hosking explains how Xilinx's Gen 3 RFSoC integrates digitizers, FPGA fabric, and ARM processors to simplify 5G massive MIMO and radar design, while detailing challenges like multi-chip synchronization and high-speed data streaming. Qualcomm analyst Jim McGregor discusses the Snapdragon 888, noting its triple-ISP camera architecture, integrated 5G modem, and strategic appeal to the Chinese market through its '888' naming. EE Times editor Sally Ward Foxton introduces the 'Weekend' newsletter, which covers the cultural intersection of technology and leisure.

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Companies
Xilinx, Pentek, Qualcomm, Xiaomi, MediaTek, HiSilicon, Huawei
Products
RFSoC, Quartz XM, Snapdragon 888

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