Qualcomm announces Snapdragon Wear 2100 SoC for wearables

Qualcomm has announced its new system-on-chip (SoC) designed for the next generation of wearable devices – the Snapdragon Wear 2100.

According to Qualcomm, the Snapdragon Wear 2100 SoC will allow manufacturers to produce wearable technology with “sleek designs, long battery life, smart-sensing, and always- connected experiences.” It will come in both tethered (Bluetooth and Wi-Fi) and connected (4G/LTE and 3G) versions.

Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 features:

• Smaller Size – 30 percent smaller than the popular Snapdragon 400, Snapdragon Wear 2100 can help enable new, thinner, sleeker designs
• Lower Power – 25 percent lower power than the Snapdragon 400 across both tethered and connected use cases, allowing for longer day of use battery life
• Smarter Sensors – With an integrated, ultra-low power sensor hub, Snapdragon Wear 2100 enables richer algorithms with greater accuracy than the Snapdragon 400
• Always Connected – Next-generation LTE modem with integrated GNSS, along with low power Wi-Fi and Bluetooth delivers an always connected experience

LG Electronics also took the opportunity to announce that it will extend its collaboration with Qualcomm by launching smartwatches and other wearable devices powered by Snapdragon Wear 2100 this year.

source: Qualcomm