Huawei’s Leap from Mate 50 to Mate 60
Last year, the Huawei Mate 50 boasted satellite communication features, limited to just texting. Transitioning to the upcoming Mate 60 series, Huawei aims to amplify its satellite game by possibly integrating voice call functionality.
Power Amplifier Chips: The Satellite Game-Changers
The linchpin behind this advancement? Power amplifier (PA) chips, tailored for the Tiantong-1 satellite mobile communication system. Not just any chips, but those envisioned by Chinese experts to supercharge voice communication, image sharing, accurate positioning, and data transmission. While these chips have already found their way into devices like the Mate X3 and P60, facilitating two-way SMS communication, their potential remains vast. By amplifying the high-frequency signals, these chips are crucial in enabling successful satellite interactions.
Non-Huawei Manufacturing: A New Strategy?
Interestingly, Huawei isn’t producing these PA chips. They’ve opted to delegate the manufacturing to an undisclosed Chinese chip expert. While official confirmations are pending, the chips’ presence in the Mate 60 series teases the prospect of satellite voice calls.
Satellite Connectivity: The New Mobile Frontier
The smartphone realm is no stranger to innovations. Still, enabling regular voice calls via satellites? That’s uncharted territory. For perspective, even the latest iPhone 14 only uses satellites for SOS calls. As satellite tech continues to shape the mobile industry’s horizon, Huawei is clearly setting its sights high.
