Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon W5+ Gen 2 and W5 Gen 2 Wearable Platforms
Qualcomm has launched its latest wearable platforms, Snapdragon W5+ Gen 2 and Snapdragon W5 Gen 2, designed for next-generation smartwatches. These chipsets support satellite connectivity, enabling users to send and receive messages in areas without cellular or Wi-Fi coverage.
Key Features
- Satellite Connectivity: Built-in support for Skylo’s Narrowband Non-Terrestrial Network (NB-NTN) enables two-way emergency messaging directly from smartwatches.
- Improved GPS Accuracy: Location Machine Learning 3.0 offers up to 50% improved accuracy compared to the previous generation.
- Optimized Design: The Snapdragon W5+ Gen 2 features an optimized RF Front End (RFFE). It reduces size and power consumption by 20%. This enables sleeker wearable designs and extended battery life.
Platform Variants
- Snapdragon W5+ Gen 2: Includes a low-power coprocessor, Qualcomm’s Adreno A702 GPU, and LPDDR4-2133 memory.
- Snapdragon W5 Gen 2: A streamlined option without the coprocessor, aimed at compact device designs.
Specifications
- CPU: Quad-core Cortex-A53 processor up to 1.7 GHz
- GPU: Qualcomm Adreno A702
- Memory: LPDDR4, 2133 MHz, 16-bit
- Storage: eMMC 4.5 flash
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5, Wi-Fi 4, BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, and GPS
- Operating System: Supports Google’s Wear OS, Android, and FreeRTOS ² ¹
Availability
The Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 platform has debuted with the Google Pixel Watch 4. It is expected to power upcoming Wear OS devices. This technology enables users to stay connected in remote locations, sending and receiving critical messages via satellite
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