Samsung: Samsung launches standardised 5G NTN modem technology: Here’s what it means – Times of India

Samsung has announced a new secured and standardised 5G non-terrestrial networks (NTN) modem technology. The technology will enable direct communication between smartphones and satellites. The company is planning to integrate this technology into its Exynos modem solutions. The company claims that this integration will accelerate the process of commercialization of 5G satellite communications.
“This milestone builds on our rich legacy in wireless communications technologies, following the introduction of the industry’s first commercial 4G LTE modem in 2009 and the industry’s first 5G modem in 2018. Samsung aims to take the lead in advancing hybrid terrestrial-NTN communications ecosystems around the world in preparation for the arrival of 6G”, said Min Goo Kim, Executive Vice President of CP (Communication Processor) Development at Samsung Electronics.
What is Non-Terrestrial Networks technology?
NTN (Non-Terrestrial Networks) is a communications technology that uses satellites and other non-terrestrial vehicles to bring connectivity to regions that were previously unreachable by terrestrial networks, whether over mountains, across deserts or in the middle of the ocean. It will also be critical in assuring operability in disaster areas and powering future urban air mobility (UAM) such as unmanned aircraft and flying cars.
Samsung claims that its NTN technology will help ensure interoperability and scalability among services offered by global telecom carriers, mobile device makers and chip companies.

Samsung revealed that it has developed and simulated the 5G NTN standard-based satellite technology using its Exynos Modem 5300 reference platform to accurately predict satellite locations and minimize frequency offsets caused by the Doppler shift. Based on this technology, Samsung’s future Exynos modems will support two-way text messaging as well as high-definition image and video sharing.
Meanwhile, Samsung also launched its Exynos 1380 and Exynos 1330 chipsets. Both the new SoCs are based on the 5nm process and offer support for FHD+ display. The chipsets are designed to support up to 200MP cameras and are capable of recording 4K videos at 30fps.