Unigroup has 1st 5G chipset for IoT devices

Move part of efforts to achieve rapid growth in the semiconductor industry

Chinese technology conglomerate Tsinghua Unigroup has unveiled its first 5G chipset for the internet of things devices, as it strives to pounce at the big opportunities brought by fifth-generation mobile communication technology.

The move is part of broader push by Chinese companies to achieve rapid growth in the semiconductor industry by upgrading chip design, packaging and manufacturing capabilities in order to better prepare for the upcoming 5G-enabled connected era.