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Leading the 5G Advancedtechnology evolution onthe path to 6GCreating new values across applicationsGreen NetworksEnabling the Metaverse1

Our PresenterToday’s AgendaLeading the 5G Advanced evolution15 minOur MWC demonstrations25 minQ&A20 minDr. John SmeeSenior Vice President, Engineering,Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.3

InventionInvent new technologies ande2e system architectureFoundation to5G leadershipis technologyleadershipEarly R&D and technologyinventions essential to leadingecosystem forwardVisionProof-of-conceptIdentify a problem or need;establish requirementsDeliver end-to-end prototypesand impactful demonstrations 10yearsCommercializationStandardizationEngage with global networkoperators to deploy new featureswith standards-compliantinfrastructure and devicesDrive e2e design with ecosystemand through standards processTrialsCollaborate on OTA field trials that track3GPP standardization and drive ecosystemtowards rapid commercialization5

To scale, the center ofgravity of AI processing ismoving to the edgePrivacyReliabilityLow latencyEfficient useof networkbandwidthCentral CloudEdge cloudOn-deviceConnected Intelligent EdgeQualcomm is leading the realizationof the Connected Intelligent EdgeConvergence of:Wireless connectivityEfficient computingDistributed AIUnlocking the data thatwill fuel our digital future7

Driving the 5G Advanced technology evolution in the new decadeNext technology leap for newcapabilities and efficienciesLonger-term evolution to deliver on the 5G visionRel-20 evolutionRel-191New verticals,deployments, usecases, spectrumUnified, futureproof platform5G Advanced: 2nd wave of 5G 2021202220232024202520262027 9

Strengthen the end-to-end5G system foundationProliferate 5G to virtuallyall devices and use casesAdvancedDL/UL MIMOEnhancedmobilityBoundlessextended realityNR-Light (RedCap)evolutionMobile IAB,smart sitioningAI/ML data-drivendesignsGreennetworksDrones & expandedsatellites comm.Multicast & otherenhancementsRelease 183GPPRelease 18sets off the 5GAdvanced Evolution11

PhysicalworldDigitizationNew interface opportunities quitous, low-power sensing andmonitoring with near real-time actionsMerging worldsVirtualworldNew humaninterfaceImmersive interactions take humanaugmentation to the next level13

Key research vectors enabling the path towards 6GAI/ML powered E2EcommunicationsMerging of worldsPhysical, digital, virtual, immersive interactionstaking human augmentation to next level viaubiquitous, low-power joint communication andsensingData-driven communication and network design,with joint training, model sharing and distributedinference across networks and devicesSpectrum expansion & sharingScalable network architectureExpanding to THz, wide-area expansion to higherbands, new spectrum sharing paradigm, dynamiccoordination with environmental awarenessDisaggregation and virtualization at theConnected Intelligent Edge, use of advancedtopologies to address growing demandNew radio designsCommunications resiliencyEvolution of duplexing schemes, Giga-MIMO,mmWave evolution, reconfigurable intelligentsurfaces, non-terrestrial communications,waveform/coding for MHz to THz, system energyefficiencyDesign goals& performancevectorsMultifaceted trust and configurable security,post quantum security, robust networkstolerant to failures and attacksCapacityLatencySpectral efficiencyData rateReliabilityCoverageEnergy efficiencyMobilitySecurityUser experienceScalabilityConnection densityEase of onboardingIntelligenceCost efficiencyPositioning capability And others 14

Leading the 5G Advanced technology evolution on the path to 6GFoundational AirInterfaceInnovationsExpansion toNewApplicationsAdvanced MIMOEvolutionMobile mmWaveEvolutionAI-enabled AirInterfaceGreenNetworks5G PositioningEvolutionEnabling theMetaverseWide-area IoTExpansionEnhancingAutomotive SafetyIndustrial5G NetworksIndustrial PrecisePositioningNew advanced wireless technologydemonstrations for MWC'22Early tributions to 3GPP16

Advancing towards next-generation MIMO designTechnology demonstrations in this sessionSubband Full DuplexCommunicationsUpper Mid-band Expansion(13 GHz) with Giga-MIMOSub-Terahertz (145 GHz)with lensed MIMOReal-time OTA prototypeSystem simulationReal-time OTA prototypeImproves capacity, latency, efficiency,taking us another step closer to singlefrequency full duplex on the path to 6GUnlocks even more wide-area bandwidthin the upper mid-band (i.e., 7—24 GHz)that further expands system capacityProvides 100s Gbps throughputs utilizingwide bandwidths in 100 GHz spectrum,towards the terabit-per-second eraUnlocking new flexibilities, spectrum bands for betteruser experience and expanded network capacity18

Driving continued mobile mmWave technology evolutionTechnology demonstrations in this sessionIntelligent 5G mmWaveDeployment5G mmWave MobilityEnhancementAdvanced mmWaveSpectrum SharingSystem simulationSystem simulationSystem simulationLeverages machine learning and optimizationtechniques for efficient network topologiesemploying different mmWave infrastructureoptionsImplements L1/L2-based mobility tofurther enhance system performance fordemanding use cases such as mobile VRCombines the benefits of licensed andshared spectrum for higher networkcapacity and a better user experienceMore cost-efficientnetwork deploymentsImproved userexperienceMore efficientsharing of spectrum19

Enabling AI/ML for air interface evolution in 5G and beyondTechnology demonstrations in this sessionCross-node Machine Learning forChannel State Feedback (CSF)Cross-node Machine Learning forBeam ManagementReal-time OTA prototypeReal-time OTA prototypeReduces communication overhead that leads to improvedthroughput, by exploiting a new data-driven designapproach for the air interfaceBrings more efficient beam management for end-to-endmmWave system; thereby, increasing the usablecapacity and extending device battery lifeLower overhead leadsto more capacityEnhanced user experienceand battery lifeAI-enabled air interfacepart of 3GPP Rel-1820

Increasing efficiency for green and sustainable networksTechnology demonstrations in this sessionSuper-QAMSub-7GHzmmWaveIterative Noise Floor ationCleanDataDataWorks with existing RF componentsCan provide 66%–75%gain in throughput16K-QAMin cabled lab demoReduced energy utilizationfor greener networksreal-time OTAdemo with 1K-QAMGreen networks part of3GPP Rel-1821

Evolving 5G positioning for expanded spectrumTechnology demonstrations in this session5G mmWave Precise PositioningNarrowband Positioning for 5G NR-Light (RedCap)OTA and system simulationSystem simulationDelivers high-precision positioning leveraging the widebandwidth (e.g., 400 MHz) available from mmWavespectrum for a wide range of devicesSupports enhanced coverage, low-power positioningscalable to a massive number of low-complexity (e.g.,5 MHz bandwidth) devicesDriving positioning as a core 5G service acrossall bands and bandwidths22

Leading the 5G Advanced technology evolution on the path to 6GFoundational AirInterfaceInnovationsExpansion toNewApplicationsAdvanced MIMOEvolutionMobile mmWaveEvolutionAI-enabled AirInterfaceGreenNetworks5G PositioningEvolutionEnabling theMetaverseWide-area IoTExpansionEnhancingAutomotive SafetyIndustrial5G NetworksIndustrial PrecisePositioningNew advanced wireless technologydemonstrations for MWC'22Early tributions to 3GPP23

Enabling the metaverse for the merging of the worldsTechnology demonstrations in this sessionBoundlessAugmented Reality5G Cloud GamingReal-time OTA prototypeLab prototypeOptimizes 5G and Wi-Fi roundtriplatency for various radio conditions,enabling enhanced boundless ARexperiencesOptimizes 5G latency and supports anew API to adapt to radio conditions,enabling responsive, immersive, andsmooth gaming experiencesEnd-to-end optimizationsmmWave CooperativeSensingSecure ServicesBeyond DataSystem simulationMessagingSupports positioning and sensingto better understand the physicalworld for improving the metaverseexperienceDesigns an enhanced and flexibleplatform that supports a wide rangeof non-data use case (e.g.,positioning, timing)Cutting-edge prototypesEnabling new use cases25

Expanding IoT support for the wide-area networkTechnology demonstrations in this session5G NR-Light (RedCap) Capacity5G Device Mesh Network for IoTSystem simulationReal-time OTA prototypeScales 5G NR down to narrower bandwidths (e.g., 20MHz in sub-7 GHz) to more efficiently support lowercomplexity IoT devicesExtends coverage for low-power IoT devices andenables cost-efficient connectivity for manydevices through a single wide-area connectionEvolving 5G NR-Light to support enhancedlower-complexity IoT devices and services26

Enhancing automotive safetyTechnology demonstrations in this sessionCloud-connectedCooperative Radar SensingC-V2X Sidelink Positioningwith a Single RSU1Enhancing Safety withSmart RSUsDemonstrates how a cloud connectioncan provide a safer driving experienceby coordinating radars of vehicles in thesame vicinityC-V2X positioning from a single RSU canenhance location estimates in all situations:especially when GNSS signal quality iscompromisedAdding AI capabilities to RSUs enablenew safety use cases and the networkeffect realizing safer user experiences inchallenging driving scenarios1 Roadside Unit5G, C-V2X, and AI working together enable saferdriving experiences27

Breaking new ground with 5G networking for industrial IoTTechnology demonstrations in this session5G Advanced for the smart factory5G/6G innovation platform for new verticalsLannion, FranceDeviceswith on -device processingEdge cloudwith rendering and computeControl data, etc.Encoded dataDemonstrates efficient and robust industry 4.0 connectivitywith intelligent CoMP using the O-RAN ALLIANCEframework for disaggregated network components andRAN Intelligent Controller (RIC), and 5G sidelinkFlexible and scalablenetwork architecturesCreating an innovation platform for end-to-end researchon new verticals starting with XR and expanding toprivate networks, Industrial IoT, drones, and missioncritical applicationsMachine learning forefficient ultra-reliable 5GconnectivityAdvancing innovationto bring value to newverticals28

Advancing 5G precise positioning for industryTechnology demonstrations in this sessionIntelligent Industrial PositioningPrecise Positioning with mmWave 5GDelivers high-precision positioning with sub-7 GHz networksby leveraging machine learning-assisted RF-fingerprinting fornon-line of sight industrial indoor environmentsDemonstrates the feasibility of robust precise positioningfor a mobile platform in industrial indoor environmentswith the 60 GHz mmWave unlicensed frequency band5G offers a common connectivity and precise positioning solutionfrom a single global standard that can leverage licensed, shared,and unlicensed spectrum29

Innovating to pave the path to 6GNext technology leapfor new capabilitiesand efficienciesA unified connectivityfabric for this decadeContinued evolutionRel-15eMBB focusStrong 5G momentum setsstage for global expansionRel-16 and 17 expandingto new industriesRel-18, 19. 20 and beyondContinued 5G proliferationHistorically 10 yearsbetween generations30

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Leading the 5G Advanced technology evolution on the path to 6GFoundational Air Interface InnovationsAdvanced MIMOEvolutionMobile mmWaveEvolutionAI-enabled AirInterfaceGreenNetworks5G PositioningEvolutionEnhancingAutomotive SafetyIndustrial5G NetworksIndustrial PrecisePositioningExpansion to New ApplicationsEnabling theMetaverseWide-area IoTExpansionNew advanced wireless technologydemonstrations for MWC'22Early tributions to 3GPP33