Micron deploys Singtel 5G mmWave solution for chip factory operations
Micron, a semiconductor manufacturer, has selected Singtel’s 5G mmWave solution for its 3D NAND flash memory fabrication plant in Singapore. By deploying 5G mmWave solutions, Micron aims to advance operations with a variety of applications such as automated visual inspection of individual chips to using augmented reality for operations and maintenance.
Singtel’s 5G mmWave network is capable of supporting a bandwidth of up to 2 Gbps while maintaining ultra-low latency. This enables the telecom operator to bring real-time responsive feedback for industrial applications when integrated with small IoT edge devices that require less computing power. Singtel’s Paragon, an all-in-one platform for 5G networks, will be used to analyze the performance of the IoT edge devices and networks.
“This industry-first deployment proves that 5G networks can be used for high-precision quality control and manufacturing operations, which was previously impossible with the limitations. Additionally, the implementation is a significant milestone in Singtel’s journey to accelerate enterprise 5G adoption and will serve as a case study to inspire other 5G-enabled manufacturing sites worldwide,” says Bill Chang, CEO, Group Enterprise, Singtel.
Despite the existing problems with 5G mmWave technology of higher path loss, reduced scattering, and increased blockage effect, Singtel has effectively been tested in an industrial environment. This rollout follows the successful trials on Singtel Genie, a portable 5G-in-a-box platform that helped validate the 5G mmWave technology and verify the performance to bring operational efficiency to manufacturing industries.
“Together with Singtel, we aim to bring the performance to the next level leveraging 5G technology. This will propel us forward as a trailblazer in operational excellence and scaled implementation of Industry 4.0 technology,” says Koen De Backer, Micron’s vice president of Smart Manufacturing and Artificial Intelligence of Global Operations.
Singtel recently announced the expected launch of Microsoft Azure Edge Zones integrated with Singtel 5G network to deliver multi-access edge compute for enterprises across Asia. This integration will help developers deploy and manage mission-critical applications requiring high throughput and low latency.
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5G | AR/VR | chip | computer vision | factory automation | manufacturing | Micron | Singtel
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