World's First 3G Handsets with 65-Nanometer Chipsets

Qualcomm has just started the shipping for the first 65-nanometer chipsets at a worldwide level. The technology is used for multiple 3G enabled handsets coming from this company.

More than 40 handset models will be commercially available later this year. For the time being, there are already three models which work with this type of chipsets. The technology used in these parts is based on a 65 nm node of semiconductor manufacturing. As a result, it is cost efficient and makes it possible to bring greater power even for the slimmest form factors. Still, data capabilities do not have to suffer, as these chipsets are still capable of reaching considerably high processing speeds.

The main technology which uses these 65 nm chipsets is the 3G connectivity. Other specifications on the handsets which will start shipping include the WCDMA (UMTS) U120 handset by Huawei, the WCDMA (UMTS) KU250 handset by LG Electronics and also the HSDPA U700 handset by Samsung.

"We are pleased to reach this milestone in cutting-edge process technology, together with our customers, and we look forward to enabling additional slim, smart and power-efficient 3G devices for the worldwide market", said Steve Mollenkopf, senior vice president of product management for Qualcomm CDMA Technologies. Moreover, "Qualcomm is committed to continually raising the bar for wireless users, delivering richer functionality that is more affordable and offers a better experience".

Qualcomm is one of the leading companies which provide innovative digital wireless communications products and services based on CDMA and other technologies as well. The company has been founded more than 20 years ago and currently stands among the first 500 companies in the Fortune ranking. Throughout time, it has managed to provide an average number of 5,700 US patents and patent applications of CDMA and related technologies which include WCDMA.