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AI or 5G? EdgeQ Asks, "Why Not Both?" While Building a Wireless Base Station-on-a-Chip

Moore's Lobby · 27 Jun 2023 · 53m · Episode 9

What this episode covers

Adil Kidwai, VP and Head of Product Management at EdgeQ, explains how the company built a software-defined base station-on-a-chip that combines 5G and AI capabilities using RISC-V processors. He details the mathematical similarities between information theory and AI, allowing EdgeQ to offer customizable features like low latency or high bandwidth to reduce power consumption and cost compared to traditional multi-chip solutions. Kidwai also reflects on his career transition from Intel's wireless division to a startup environment, highlighting the challenges of scaling during the pandemic and the shift in cellular networks from human-centric to machine-centric communication.

Most relevant to

companies scaling up

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
EdgeQ, Intel, Infineon, Qualcomm, NVIDIA, Motorola
Products
MyWiMAX
Chips
RISC-V
Also
UCLA, 5G, 6G

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