Fibocom Cuts 5G Module RAM to Combat Memory Shortages

The reduction in RAM capacity represents a 50% decrease, achieved through rigorous low-level code review and refined system resource allocation. Despite the hardware trim, the module maintains its core 3GPP Rel.16 functionality and NR 5CC carrier aggregation. By streamlining memory requirements, Fibocom intends to lower the bill of materials (BOM) for its clients, offering greater certainty in mass production schedules.

Xuebao Pan, senior vice president at Samsung Semiconductor China Research, praised the engineering effort, noting the challenge of balancing performance with cost-efficiency in a high-demand environment. The FG550-EAU remains fully compatible with LTE Cat.20, ensuring dual-mode connectivity across global networks for IoT and mobile broadband applications. This shift highlights a broader industry trend toward hardware optimization as AI-driven demand continues to strain existing memory supply chains.