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.[1] Intel Mobile Communications was formed after Intel acquired the Wireless Solutions (WLS) division of Infineon early in 2011 for US$1.4 billion.[2]

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.[3] Shortly after Intel announced they will exit the 5G smartphone modem business to focus 5G efforts on network infrastructure.[4]

On July 25, 2019, Apple and Intel announced an agreement for Apple to acquire Intel Mobile Communications' smartphone modem business for US$1 billion.[5] 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.[6][7]

5G modems

Intel XMM 8160 5G modem

Intel XMM 8060 5G modem

4G modems

Intel XMM 7660 modem

Intel XMM 7560 modem

Intel XMM 7480 modem

Intel XMM 7360 modem

Intel XMM 7260/7262 modem

Intel XMM 7160 modem

Intel XMM 7120M modem

3G and 2G modems

Similar platforms

References

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  5. ^ "Apple to acquire the majority of Intel's smartphone modem business". Apple Newsroom. Retrieved 2019-07-26.
  6. ^ MediaTek (2019-11-29). "MediaTek and Intel Partner to Bring 5G Connectivity to the Next…". MediaTek. Retrieved 2019-11-29.
  7. ^ "Intel and MediaTek Partner to Deliver 5G on the PC". Intel Newsroom. Retrieved 2019-11-29.
  8. ^ "Intel Accelerates Timing for Intel XMM 8160 5G Multimode Modem to Support Broad Global 5G Rollouts". Intel Newsroom. Retrieved 2019-05-11.
  9. ^ Intel. "Intel XMM 7660 Modem Product Brief". Intel. Retrieved 2019-05-11.
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  13. ^ Intel. "Intel XMM 7560 Modem Product Brief". Intel. Retrieved 2019-05-11.
  14. ^ Frumusanu, Andrei. "The Apple iPhone XR Review: A Different Display Leads To Brilliant Battery Life". www.anandtech.com. Retrieved 2019-05-11.
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  16. ^ Shilov, Anton. "Intel's Customized SoC for HP: Amber Lake-Y with On-Package LTE Modem". www.anandtech.com. Retrieved 2019-05-11.
  17. ^ "Intel Introduces Intel XMM 7480 Modem for Ultrafast Connectivity and Worldwide LTE Coverage in a Single SKU". Technology@Intel. 2016-02-22. Retrieved 2019-05-11.
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  19. ^ "Intel XMM 7360 Product Specifications". ark.intel.com. Retrieved 2019-05-11.
  20. ^ Clover, Juli. "iPhone 7 Plus Qualcomm LTE Modem Outperforms Intel LTE Modem by Significant Margin". www.macrumors.com. Retrieved 2019-05-11.
  21. ^ "Intel version of HP's Envy x2 is awful — but not for the reasons you expect". Windows Central. 2018-06-22. Retrieved 2019-05-11.
  22. ^ "Intel XMM 7262 Slim Modem—LTE Advanced". Intel. Retrieved 2019-05-11.
  23. ^ "Chip Shot: New Microsoft Surface 3 (4G LTE) Based on Intel LTE ADVANCED XMM 7260 Modem". Intel Newsroom. Retrieved 2019-05-11.
  24. ^ "Slim Modem for LTE Smartphones, Data Cards, and M2M Apps". Intel. Retrieved 2019-05-11.
  25. ^ Tibken, Shara. "Intel LTE poised to join upcoming Galaxy S5 family". CNET. Retrieved 2019-05-11.
  26. ^ Intel. "Intel XMM 7120 M Modem for Industrial and Machine Applications" (PDF). Intel.
  27. ^ "Intel Mobile Modem Solutions". Intel. Retrieved 2019-05-11.
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