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

- Show: [EE Times Current](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current)
- Published: 2020-12-04
- Length: 35m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2020-12-04-snapdragon-ba-ba-ba-taming-xilinxs-rfsoc-its-the-weekend
- Listen: https://www.eetimes.com/podcasts/1354651/

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2020-12-04-snapdragon-ba-ba-ba-taming-xilinxs-rfsoc-its-the-weekend#t=0) Introduction: Pentek, Xilinx RFSoC, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
- [3:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2020-12-04-snapdragon-ba-ba-ba-taming-xilinxs-rfsoc-its-the-weekend#t=209) Roger Hosking on Xilinx RFSoC Architecture and Applications
- [8:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2020-12-04-snapdragon-ba-ba-ba-taming-xilinxs-rfsoc-its-the-weekend#t=511) Synchronization Challenges and Pentek's Quartz XM Module
- [12:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2020-12-04-snapdragon-ba-ba-ba-taming-xilinxs-rfsoc-its-the-weekend#t=747) Data Throughput, Optical Interfaces, and Power Supply Design
- [17:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2020-12-04-snapdragon-ba-ba-ba-taming-xilinxs-rfsoc-its-the-weekend#t=1056) Sally Ward Foxton on EE Times Weekend Newsletter
- [22:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2020-12-04-snapdragon-ba-ba-ba-taming-xilinxs-rfsoc-its-the-weekend#t=1357) Jim McGregor on Snapdragon 888 Camera, AI, and 5G Modem
- [30:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2020-12-04-snapdragon-ba-ba-ba-taming-xilinxs-rfsoc-its-the-weekend#t=1858) Qualcomm vs. MediaTek, HiSilicon, and Apple in 5G SoCs

## Topics

- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)
- [Wireless & RF](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/wireless-and-rf)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Xilinx (company)
- RFSoC (product)
- Pentek (company)
- Quartz XM (product)
- Qualcomm (company)
- Snapdragon 888 (product)
- Xiaomi (company)
- MediaTek (company)
- HiSilicon (company)
- Huawei (company)

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