The 5G Factor: RFFE Technology – An Essential for 5G Ecosystem Product Development and Innovation

In this episode of The 5G Factor, our webcast series here at Futurum Research where we discuss all things related to 5G and the IoT ecosystems, I’m joined by Christian Block Senior VP and GM of RF Front End (RFFE) for Qualcomm. We kicked off our conversation by hearing a little about Christian’s back ground, his work in RF Front End, and what led him to Qualcomm Technologies. Our conversation covered: Why RF Front End (RFFE) technology is essential to 5G ecosystem product development and innovation. A dive into Qualcomm Technologies RFFE solutions and the role they are playing in enabling handset capabilities. A look at where is Qualcomm Technologies’ RFFE position now, and how Christian see’s Qualcomm’s differentiation in the market. Christian’s thoughts on how he expects that differentiation to change moving forward. The market prospects for Qualcomm Technolgoies RFFE proposition (i.e. the serviceable available market) and what that looks like. Advancements in 5G for the automotive sector and the role Christian sees Qualcomm’s Qualcomm’s RFFE portfolio playing there. The IoT sector and the opportunities ahead for Qualcomm’s RFFE portfolio there. The 3rd gen expansion of the Wi-Fi Front-End Module (FEM) and how this portfolio differentiates Qualcomm Technologies’ RFFE solutions. And the importance of Qualcomm performing filter technology for these FEMs. We closed our conversation talking about the future and how Christian sees Qualcomm defining success over the next year and beyond. And finally, Christian shared one final thought about the RFFE market and what he believes it’s important to be thinking about — but you’ll have to watch or listen to the interview (or read the transcript below) to find out what that advice is. This was a fantastic conversation and a deep dive into all things RFFE, the importance of RFFE’s role in 5G ecosystem product development and innovation and how Qualcomm Technologies is innovating in this space.