Intel, a leader in computing innovation, designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. In October 2013, Intel Corporation announced the commercial availability of its multimode, multiband 4G LTE solution. The Intel® XMM™ 7160 platform is featured in the LTE version of the Samsung GALAXY Tab 3.

Intel has also expanded its portfolio of 4G LTE connectivity solutions, introducing PCIe (PCI Express) M.2 modules for 4G connected tablets, Ultrabooks™ and 2 in 1 devices as well as an integrated radio frequency (RF) transceiver module, the Intel® SMARTi™ m4G. 

Intel® XMM™ 7160 platform

Based on Intel® X-GOLD™ 716 digital and analog baseband with integrated Power Management Unit and Intel® SMARTi™ transceiver for 2G, 3G, 4G, and LTE, the Intel® XMM™ 7160 platform is the most compact solution for LTE and DC-HSPA smartphones for worldwide deployment.

Features

• LTE capabilities of 150Mbps and 50Mbps (Cat 4)
• HSDPA and HSUPA capabilities of 42Mbps and 11.5Mbps with EDGE multislot class 33
• Multi-band LTE, penta-band 3G, quad-band EDGE  for worldwide connectivity
• Excellent power consumption and extremely small PCB footprint
• Hardware and software interfaces to applications processors or to a PC as a wireless modem

For additional details visit Intel.