Samsung Said to Be Designing Exynos Modem With On-Chip NPU for Direct Links to SpaceX LEO Satellites
Neither company has confirmed specifications or timing despite reports of SpaceX meetings and bold performance figures.
Overview
- Multiple reports say Samsung is developing an Exynos 5G modem with an integrated NPU to enable direct connectivity to low-Earth-orbit satellites.
- KED Global’s account, cited by SamMobile, describes AI features that speed beam identification and channel prediction for faster satellite link setup.
- Coverage reports that Samsung executives met with SpaceX to review technical details and progress on the modem.
- Samsung is reportedly targeting supply of the modem for SpaceX’s planned 6G non-terrestrial network, according to the same reports.
- Performance claims of 55x faster beam identification and 42x faster channel prediction remain unverified, and no chip model or production schedule has been announced.