Since acquiring Xilinx, AMD has moved far more deeply into wireless networks that before. Once, it could only play in 5G networks via its processors, which could compete with Intel’s to power the servers running virtualized RAN functions. However, it did not take much interest in that application until it bought Xilinx, adding RF and FPGA chips to its portfolio and enabling it to offer a full 5G solution. In its second year as Xilinx’s parent, AMD is likely to raise its profile at Mobile World Congress, and it has announced some new 4G/5G RF chips for the occasion, as well as a telco solutions testing lab, created with testing firm Viavi. There are two RF system-on-chip products, targeting digital…