“AI is expected to become a core part of network evolution as we move towards 6G” – Suma Kapilavai, Principal Product Line Manager, Qorvo
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
Suma Kapilavai, Principal Product Line Manager at Qorvo, stated that artificial intelligence will become a core component of network evolution as the industry transitions toward 6G technology. In an interview with EFY, Kapilavai identified rising data demands and faster access speeds as the primary drivers for wireless infrastructure changes. She noted that the shift from 2G to 5G has introduced higher frequency bands and increased radio front-end complexity, exemplified by massive MIMO adoption. While AI will optimize traffic management, channel optimization, and baseband processing, it will not replace fundamental RF building blocks like power amplifiers. Instead, AI integration will necessitate wider frequency coverage and enhanced data-handling capabilities across the RF front end. Qorvo is developing technologies to support these next-generation wireless networks, ensuring infrastructure can manage the increasing data intensity required by future applications and evolving wireless standards.
💡 Why It Matters
- · AI integration forces a fundamental redesign of RF hardware capabilities rather than simply automating existing processes.
- · This shift demands new semiconductor solutions that handle wider frequency ranges, creating specific growth opportunities for component manufacturers like Qorvo.
