San Jose, CA. Aquantia and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. will launch the consumer premises equipment (CPE) platform featuring the Aquantia AQtion Multi-Gig Ethernet Controllers AQC107 (10GbE) and AQC111C (5GbE), supplementing the Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 5G modem.

The CPE platform generates a wireless service model using 5G NR technology that delivers 5G connectivity into the home via the AQC107 and AQC111C to operate internet-connected devices in the home at lightning-fast speeds.

This CPE platform will:

• Meet the demand for reliable and ultra-low latency connectivity services 
• Increase the development of connected IoT devices 
• Address data traffic

“For more than 30 years, Qualcomm has provided foundational wireless technologies that help to transform industries. We are continuing that legacy by providing a robust platform designed to support seamless 5G connectivity in the connected home and enterprises, powered by our second-generation Snapdragon X55 5G modem with support for both mmWave and sub-6 GHz spectrum bands,” said Qualcomm’s Senior Director of Product Management, Gautam Sheoran. “We are excited to work with Aquantia, as the use of our 5G connectivity platform with their Multi-Gig wired backhaul in the connected home and enterprises can help support the growth of connected devices and provide unsurpassed user experience.”

“Aquantia is very pleased to work with Qualcomm Technologies on this new class of service provider access device,” said Aquantia’s VP of Marketing, LK Bhupathi. “Use of the Snapdragon X55 5G modem with Aquantia’s Multi-Gig wired backhaul has the potential to create new business models beyond what has traditionally been offered by internet service providers. More importantly it can also spur the delivery of rich content services such as ultra-high definition video streaming, cloud gaming and virtual reality.”

For more information, visit www.aquantia.com.