Qualcomm releases Snapdragon Wear 1200 platform
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Qualcomm has launched its ‘Snapdragon Wear 1200’ multi-mode wearables platform incorporating LTE-M and NB-IoT connectivity.
The new platform – complements the existing Snapdragon Wear 1100 and Snapdragon Wear 2100 platforms – is designed to connect wearable devices for fitness trackers, kids, the elderly and pets.
“The smart wearables industry continues to grow with prolific innovation across targeted opportunities such as kids, pets, elderly, and fitness,” said Pankaj Kedia, senior director of product management at Qualcomm Technologies.
“To effectively scale, these opportunities require ultra-low power, highly energy efficient, always connected, and cost-efficient solutions,” said Kedia. “With the introduction of Snapdragon Wear 1200, we extend our wearables offerings to bring LTE IoT categories M1 and NB1 to connect the next generation of wearable devices and provide an exciting complement to our Snapdragon Wear 2100 platform for smartwatches.”
Qualcomm also announced collaborations with original design manufacturers (ODMs), Borqs and Quanta, who have developed reference platforms based on Snapdragon Wear 1200.
These reference designs target the kid, elderly, and pet tracking segments and will enable device manufacturers to commercialize new products in an accelerated fashion while leveraging the features and functionality of Snapdragon Wear 1200.
Questions & Answers
Q.What kind of devices is the new Snapdragon Wear 1200 platform designed to connect?
What kind of devices is the new Snapdragon Wear 1200 platform designed to connect?
The Snapdragon Wear 1200 platform is designed to connect wearable devices such as fitness trackers, as well as specific devices for kids, the elderly, and pets. It aims to serve these targeted market opportunities.
Q.How does the Snapdragon Wear 1200 platform fit in with Qualcomm's other wearable offerings?
How does the Snapdragon Wear 1200 platform fit in with Qualcomm's other wearable offerings?
The new platform complements Qualcomm's existing Snapdragon Wear 1100 and Snapdragon Wear 2100 platforms. It specifically extends their offerings by bringing LTE IoT categories M1 and NB1 connectivity to devices.
Q.Which companies are collaborating with Qualcomm on reference platforms for the Snapdragon Wear 1200?
Which companies are collaborating with Qualcomm on reference platforms for the Snapdragon Wear 1200?
Qualcomm is collaborating with original design manufacturers Borqs and Quanta. These companies have developed reference platforms based on the Snapdragon Wear 1200, targeting the kid, elderly, and pet tracking segments.
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