5G is the fifth-generation wireless technology that promises faster data speeds, lower latency, and increased capacity compared to previous generations. 5G products are products designed for use in 5G infrastructure deployment, IoT deployment, 5G backhaul deployment, small cell deployment applications, and more. These products include surface-mount mmWave RF Antenna modules, beamforming ICs, upconverters and downconverters for 5G radios, power amplifiers, RF coaxial connectors, LNAs, MIMO dipole antenna, etc.
everything RF has compiled a list of 5G products that are new and trending on everything RF in July. For more information, visit the 5G Hub on everything RF.
5G Open-Radio Unit for O-RAN Deployments
The A1001-RU-1 from AmpliTech is a 5G Open-Radio Unit (O-RU) for n78 band from 3.55 to 3.7 GHz. It utilizes GaN power amplifiers along with 64 phased array elements for digital beamforming. This O-RU consists of three main parts: the first is the Radio Frequency Processing Unit (RFPU) which includes the antennas, high power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, duplexers, and other functions. This part also contains highspeed data converters such as analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) and digital-to-analog converters (DACs). Read more
Front-end Receiver Module for TDD-Based 5G Massive MIMO Architecture
The QPB9362 from Qorvo is a Front-End Receiver Module that operates from 2.3 to 5 GHz. It integrates a low noise amplifier (LNA) and a high-power handling RF switch. This module allows the switch to be used as a fail-safe termination path when the radio operates in transmit mode. It provides a gain of 35.5 dB with a noise figure of 1.2 dB and has an output P1dB of 17 dBm. This module requires a DC supply of 5 V and consumes 90 mA of current. The QPB9362 is available in a land grid array (LGA) package that measures 5 x 3 mm and has been designed for 5G wireless infrastructure applications configured for TDD-based mMIMO architectures. Read more
8 GHz SP4T Switch for Massive MIMO 4G/5G Base Stations
The PE42446 from pSemi is an SP4T Switch that operates from 10 MHz to 8 GHz. It provides more than 60 dB of isolation to prevent interference and maintain signal integrity and has a switching time of 250 ns. This switch integrates seamlessly into 4G and 5G base stations and massive MIMO architecture and provides digital pre-distortion (DPD) feedback loops and transmitter monitoring signal paths. It is available in a surface-mount package that measures 4 x 4 mm and has an operating temperature range of -40°C to +125°C. The PE42446 can be used for a wide variety of applications, including DPD and VSWR monitoring, portable wireless radios, repeaters, E911 systems, and test and ATE equipment. Read more
Low-Noise Gain Block from 23 to 29.5 GHz for mmWave 5G Applications
The CMX90B702 from CML Microcircuits is a Gain Block that operates from 23 to 29.5 GHz. It provides a small signal gain of 17.5 dB with a noise figure of 4 dB and has an output P1dB of 5 dBm. This gain block has been fabricated using a GaAs pHEMT process to provide optimum gain, linearity, noise, and low DC power consumption. It is highly integrated to minimize the external component count and board area. The gain block requires a single positive DC supply from 3 V to 5 V and consumes 40 mW of power. It also includes an active bias circuit that helps maintain performance over a wide operating temperature and supply voltage range. Read more
2.5 Gbps Sub-6 GHz 5G NSA+SA Cellular Module for eMBB and IoT Applications
The RM500Q-GL from Quectel is a Sub-6 GHz Cellular 5G Module that is optimized for global (except USA) IoT and eMBB applications. It is based on 3GPP Release 15 technology and supports both SA and NSA 5G modes. This module delivers a 5G downlink data rate of up to 2.5 Gbps (NSA) and an uplink data rate of 650 Mbps (NSA). It integrates a GNSS receiver that greatly simplifies the product design and provides quicker, more accurate, and more dependable positioning capability. The module supports 5G NR Sub-6 GHz, 4G LTE-A, 3G UMTS, and GNSS technologies. Read more
Surface-Mount mmWave RF Antenna Module from 26.5 to 29.5 GHz
The Type 1QT from Murata is an RF Antenna Module that operates from 26.5 to 29.5 GHz. It has an IF signal frequency from 4 to 6.5 GHz and LO signal frequency from 5 to 6.375 GHz. This mmWave 5G-NR module has an EIRP of 36 dBm (400MHz CP-OFDM, -27dB EVM) and an Rx noise figure of less than 4.5 dB. It includes 16 (4×4) array antennas with dual polarization and has a scan angle of ±60°. This antenna module supports 5G NR by operating in combination with general FPGA and provides better RF performance by independently developed LTCC. It requires a DC supply of 3.15/1.8 V and can be controlled via SPI & 512 beam-setting digital interfaces. Read more
Dual Polarization Quad 4x2 Beamformer IC from 37 - 43.5 GHz
The AWMF-0236 from Anokiwave is a Beamformer IC (BFIC) that operates from 37 to 43.5 GHz covering n260 and n259 3GPP bands. It is built on Anokiwave’s proven quad channel, dual polarization CMOS platform, and supports both 5G-NR and Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ac/802.11ax) waveforms. It has a modular architecture that delivers industry-leading antenna performance across multiple end-user applications with benchmark linear RF power and DC power efficiency, seamlessly supporting higher signal bandwidths and modulations. Each BFIC includes beam steering controls for compliance with all 3GPP standards. Read more
Upconverter and Downconverter for 5G Radios from 24 to 29.5 GHz
The ADMV1128A from Analog Devices is a Microwave Upconverter and Downconverter that is designed for 5G radios from 24 to 29.5 GHz. It has an integrated upconverter (a transmitter), a downconverter (a receiver), and a LO chain with options of a 2x or 4x multiplier in one chip. Both upconverters and downconverters offer two modes of frequency translation. One mode is conversion from and/or to single-ended or complex intermediate frequency (IF) signals, which then pass through an on-chip 90° IF hybrid, known as IF mode. The other mode is a direct conversion from and/or to differential baseband in-phase/quadrature (I/Q) inputs and outputs, known as baseband mode. The I/Q baseband output common-mode voltage is programmable between 0.7 V and 1.5 V. Read more
8-Channel Beamforming Front-End IC from 24.25 to 27.5 GHz for 5G Systems
The SUMMIT2427e™ from Sivers Semiconductors is a Beamforming Front-End IC that operates from 24.25 to 27.5 GHz. It integrates power amplifiers (PA), low noise amplifiers, T/R switching, beamformers with beam table memory, calibration, gain control, and temperature and power telemetry with a high-speed system peripheral interface (SPI) for control. This 8-channel IC has two sets of four channels for two antenna polarizations and enables two data streams supporting 2 MIMO layers. It is fabricated using RF-Silicon on Insulator (RF-SOI) technology and is designed to address the challenges constraining 5G mmWave performance. The IC has ultra-low transmit and receive mode power consumption. Read more
OTA Far-Field Antenna System for 5G Module and Device Testing
The R&S ATS800R is an OTA Far-field Antenna Test System designed for 3GPP-approved 5G module and device testing in the 5G NR FR2 bands. It supports frequencies from 10 to 87 GHz with a measurement area of 0.8 m2. This system provides far-field over-the-air (OTA) testing based on compact antenna test range (CATR) technology and uses a reflector surface for high quiet zone accuracy of up to 20 cm. It has a shielding effectiveness of 60 dB. The R&S ATS800R provides an ideal environment for 5G antenna, module, and device characterization throughout the entire process, starting from research to design verification for both active and passive devices. Read more
6 GHz 5G and Wi-Fi 6 Antennas with Optional GPS/GNSS and Bluetooth Support
The Irish Setter Pro Series are Cellular 5G and Wi-Fi Antennas that operate from 600 MHz to 6 GHz. These linearly/RHCP polarized antennas provide a peak gain of 9 dBi and up to 20 dB of isolation. They have an omnidirectional radiation pattern with a radiation efficiency of up to 85%. The antennas have optional support GPS/GNSS (with pre-amplifier) and Bluetooth. They are designed to operate dual SIMs across two antennas in a 4X4 configuration and use Parsec’s patent-pending technology that allows uniform antenna patterns to send all bands in the same direction, producing the highest performance. Read more
Coaxial RF Connector from DC to 15 GHz for 5G Applications
The MHF 7S from I-PEX is a Coaxial RF Connector that operates from DC to 15 GHz. It utilizes a unique ZenShield® shielded design that reduces unwanted electromagnetic interference (EMI) found in 5G mmWave applications. This connector has an industry-first stripline terminated signal pin inside the receptacle ground contact. It offers excellent electrical performance in a small footprint. This 50-ohm connector has a 20980-001R-13 plug and a 20981-001E-02 receptacle. It has a dielectric withstanding voltage of up to 60 VAC (RMS) and has a VSWR of less than 1.5:1. Read more
4 W Surface-Mount Power Amplifier from 1.8 to 1.9 GHz for 5G Applications
The ARQSP1819-4 from iCana is a Power Amplifier that operates from 1.8 to 1.9 GHz. It delivers a saturated power of 4 W (~36 dBm) with a power gain of 39 dB and a power-added efficiency (PAE) of 30%. This DPD-friendly amplifier utilizes GaAs technology and is designed for 5G-NR FR1 bands n3 and n39 wireless infrastructure applications. It is available in a 16-pin LGA package that measures 5 x 5 mm. The amplifier requires a DC supply of 28 V. It is suitable for FDD, and TDD systems, small cells for wireless communications infrastructure, repeaters / DAS, and general-purpose wireless applications. Read more
5G NR + Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.2 SoC for Industrial Applications
The QCM4490 from Qualcomm is a 5G NR + Wi-Fi 6E System on Chip (SoC) with added support for Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity. It provides advanced features that are required by industrial handheld, industrial computing, and other IoT devices. This module provides significant reductions in latency and increased responsiveness for latency-sensitive applications (voice, video). It enables smooth handoffs and superior connectivity, even in large, complex environments with multiple, high-demand devices such as hospitals and warehouses. The SoC uses the 6 GHz spectrum to extend advanced Wi-Fi 6 MU-MIMO and OFDMA into the new band and deliver reliable performance, even in congested areas. Read more
3GPP Rel-16 Sub-6 GHz/mmWave 5G Module for Industrial Applications
The 5G RM530N-GL from Quectel is a 5G Module that is optimized for IoT and eMBB applications. It is based on 3GPP Release 16 and supports both NSA & SA modes. This module uses integrated Qualcomm IZatT location technology Gen9C Lite (GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, and QZSS) GNSS receiver that greatly simplifies the product design, and also provides quicker, more accurate, and more dependable positioning capability. This module supports 4x4 MIMO for downlink in Sub-6 GHz and 2x2 MIMO for Sub-6 GHz uplink and mmWave uplink/downlink. It requires a DC supply of 3.7 V. Read more
Low Noise Amplifier from 3.3 to 5 GHz for 5G-NR Diversity Rx Applications
The SKY53754-11 from Skyworks Solutions is a Low Noise Amplifier Module that operates from 3.3 to 4.2 GHz and 4.4 to 5 GHz for 5G-NR UHB diversity receive applications. It is based on the latest advanced SOI process technologies to achieve leading high-bandwidth, low-noise figure (NF) LNA performance in a small package footprint. This module has high-performance variable gain LNAs and integrates all the required filtering to attenuate unwanted out-of-band blockers in adjacent and far-out frequency bands while maintaining very low insertion loss (IL) performance in the pass-band frequencies. Read more
63 dB Solid-State Programmable Attenuator from 10 MHz to 67 GHz
The EDAT-67G-60 from Mini-Circuits is a Solid-State Programmable Attenuator that operates from 10 MHz to 67 GHz. It provides 63 dB of attenuation in 0.5 dB steps and has an attenuation transition time of 25 µs. This programable attenuator can handle an input power of 26 dBm and has an insertion loss of less than 18 dB. It requires a DC supply of 5 V and consumes less than 150 mA of current. The attenuator can daisy-chain up to 25 units with “dynamic addressing” which allows multiple units to be combined into a master/slave chain with a simplified PC or remote connection using USB or Ethernet. Read more
4G/5G MIMO Dipole Antenna from 400 to 6000 MHz
The TGX.04.W.A.001 from Taoglas is a 4G/5G MIMO Dipole Antenna that operates from 400 to 6000 MHz. This cross-polarized antenna has an omnidirectional radiation pattern and has a VSWR of 2:1. It uses four dipole antennas for improved throughput and quality improvements in transmitting and receiving signal levels for better coverage and performance in urban environments. The cross-polarized layout of this antenna enhances MIMO performance capabilities for improved signal quality. It offers excellent performance in 5G NR bands from 3300 to 4200 MHz, while covering Band 31 and Band 71 at the lower end of the 4G/5G frequency spectrum. Read more
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