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Beyond 5G, other wireless broadband internet became essential for
connectivity standards growing survival, as observed with data traffi c
peaking due to streaming and video calls,”
LYON, France — While all eyes are on says Yole’s Dr. Mohammed Tmimi.
5G, other connectivity standards such
as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and ultra-wide- This is due to a higher data consumption
band are also evolving, reports Yole per device and an increase in the number
in a new report released in January. of connected devices per user.
“One thing we all learned during the re- This increase was enhanced signifi cantly
petitive COVID-19 lockdowns is that by the wireless standards that provide
freedom of mobility, such as Wi-Fi, Blue-
Battery materials (from 38) tooth, and ultra-wideband technologies.
mand of more than 2 million tons can be Although its evolution is less noticeable
met will depend on whether new produc- than cellular standards, Wi-Fi is as impor-
capacity of cathode materials can come tant as 5G in this acceleration of the digital
online according to schedule and whether transformation.
the supply of key raw material lithium
carbonate is suffi cient. The global RF frontend market should
trendforce.com reach $4.3 billion by 2026 with a 10%
CAGR from 2021-2016. yole.fr
March 15–16, 2022
Road to Chiplets:
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