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18 April, 2024 Newsletter - everything RF

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Date: 18 April, 2024
 
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Lam Research Introduces Breakthrough Deposition Technique to Enable Next-Generation MEMS for 5G

Lam Research Corp

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Quectel Announces Commercial Availability of its 5G RedCap Sub-6 GHz Module for Global Connectivity

Quectel

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Amplitech Collaborates with OTIC at Northeastern University to Perform O-RAN 5G Interoperability Testing

AmpliTech, Inc.

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Northeastern University to Perform Interoperability Testing of AmpliTech's O-RAN CAT B 64T64R MIMO Radio

AGTGSS

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New Report Discusses the Use of Antenna in Package (AiP) Technology for 5G and 6G

IDTechEx

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Fibocom Partners with Qualcomm to Introduce Linux-based Edge AI Solutions

Fibocom

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Pasternack Introduces Low-PIM Product Line to Meet the Needs of 5G and Future 6G Networks

Pasternack Enterprises Inc

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Skyworks' Has Produced More than 11 Billion RF Filters Since 2015

Skyworks Solutions

5G White Papers & Articles
Beyond 5G / 6G Vision - NEC Corporation
5G Test Lab Power Conservation Strategies - Spirent Communications
Update on 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks - 5G Americas
eBook: Introduction to 5G RedCap - everything RF
How to Select a 5G Repeater - Quectel
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RF Up-down Converter
Upconverter and Downconverter for 5G Radios from 24 to 29.5 GHz
RF Up-down Converter  from Analog Devices

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.
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Front End Module
5G-NR mmWave Antenna Module from 24.25 to 43.5 GHz
Front End Module  from Qualcomm

The QTM545 from Qualcomm is a 5G-NR mmWave Antenna Module that operates from 24.25 to 43.5 GHz covering global 5G mmWave bands. It has a bandwidth of up to 1000 MHz and utilizes performance enhancement technologies like dual-layer polarization in downlink and uplink (mmWave), beam tracking (mmWave), beam forming (mmWave), and beam steering (mmWave).
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RF Module
Beamforming Module from 24.25 to 29.5 GHz for FWA Applications
RF Module  from Sivers Semiconductors

The BFM02803 from Sivers Semiconductors is a Beamforming Module that operates from 24.25 to 29.5 GHz. It covers the 5G FR2 mmWave bands n257, n258, and n261 and supports 2x2 MIMO with dual-layer polarization in both downlink and uplink for channels up to 1.2 GHz. This module features two TRB02801 RFICs with 32 paths per polarisation (64 in total) and an integrated beam book for instant beamforming/steering.
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Digital Phase Shifter
2-Way Phase Shifter with Digital Step Attenuator from 6.025 to 7.525 GHz
Digital Phase Shifter  from pSemi, A Murata Company

The PE44951 from p-Semi is a 2-way Phase Shifter that operates from 6.025 to 7.525 GHz. It has digitally controlled step attenuators and provides a phase shift range of 357°. This phase shifter is manufactured on pSemi’s UltraCMOS® process, a patented variation of silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technology on a sapphire substrate, which features high compactness, excellent isolation, and an insertion loss of 8.5 dB.
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Front End Module
LTE/5G-NR Front-End Module for Handset and Smartphone Applications
Front End Module  from Skyworks Solutions

The SKY58258-21 from Skyworks is a Front-End Module that supports LTE and 5G-NR bands. It consists of PA blocks, wide bandwidth filters, a MIPI standard digital control block, a single-ended filter, antenna and Tx-Rx switches, and a low noise amplifier (LNA). This module utilizes an enhanced architecture and meets the spectral linearity requirements of CP-OFDM and DFTS-OFDM modulations with up to 100 MHz bandwidth and up to 273 resource block allocations.
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Cellular Module
5G Smart Sub-6 GHz Module with Wi-Fi 6/Bluetooth Support
Cellular Module  from Fibocom

The SC171 from Fibocom is a 5G Smart Module that is backward compatible with 4G/3G networks. It delivers a downlink data rate of up to 2.3 Gbps and an uplink data rate of up to 900 Mbps. This module is powered by the Qualcomm QCM6490 chipset platform and features an Octa-core processor with a visual Digital Signal Processor(vDSP) along with a high-performance Adreno 635 GPU  graphics engine.
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Cellular Module
Sub-6 GHz 5G/LTE-Advanced Module with L1-Band GNSS Support
Cellular Module  from Telit Communications

The FE990B34/40 from Telit Cinterion is a Sub-6 GHz 5G/LTE-Advanced Module. It supports 5G sub-6 GHz technology with Gigabit LTE and WCDMA and includes a state-of-the-art multi-constellation GNSS receiver. This module leverages Qualcomm® Snapdragon® X72 5G Modem-RF System and is compliant with 3GPP 5G Release-17 5G deployments.
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Cellular Module
3GPP Rel-17 5G RedCap Modules with Integrated L1+L5 Band GNSS
Cellular Module  from Quectel

The RG255C Series from Quectel are 5G RedCap Modules based on 3GPP Release 17 RedCap technology. They support 5G standalone (SA) modes and are backward-compatible with the 4G network. These modules support a theoretical peak data rate of 150 Mbps (downlink) and 50 Mbps (uplink), while also supporting advanced 5G features such as URLLC and power saving.
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Cellular Module
3GPP Rel-17 Based 5G RedCap IoT Module with GNSS Support
Cellular Module  from Cavli Wireless

The CQM220 from Cavli Wireless is a 5G RedCap Module compatible with 3GPP Rel-17 standards for IoT and M2M applications. It delivers a maximum data bandwidth of up to 226 Mbps in downlink and 121 Mbps in uplink. This module has integrated GNSS support and an optional integrated eSIM providing global connectivity via the Cavli Hubble Device and Connectivity management platform.
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Wireless Chipset
5G NR/LTE Small Cell Radio Unit SoC
Wireless Chipset  from Picocom

The PC805 from Picocom is a Small Cell Radio Unit (RU) SoC that is designed for 5GNR/LTE O-RU RAN architectures. It supports 3GPP 5GNR releases 15 and 16, meets Open RAN (O-RAN) specifications, and supports Split 7.2x O-RAN Radio Unit (O-RU CAT-A) and Split 8 Remote Radio Heads (RRH or RRU) architectures.
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Band Pass Filter
Fused Silica (Glass) Bandpass Filter with Passband from 37 to 40 GHz
Band Pass Filter  from ED2 Corp

The BP385BW30SWG from eD2 Corp is a Fused Silica (Glass) Bandpass Filter with a passband from 37 to 40 GHz. It has a passband insertion loss of 1.2 dB over the 3 GHz bandwidth and provides excellent rejection. This filter delivers minimal variation in performance and is a perfect roofing filter, complementing in-band channelization filtering.
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Band Pass Filter
5G Cavity Bandpass Filter with Passband from 37.7 to 43.5 GHz
Band Pass Filter  from Mini Circuits

The ZVBP-40600-K1+ from Mini-Circuits is a Cavity Bandpass Filter with a passband from 37.7 to 43.5 GHz. It has a passband insertion loss of 1.8 dB and provides an out-of-band rejection of 88 dB (lower-band) and 79 dB (upper-band). This filter is designed by implementing resonant structures with very high Q-factor and narrow-band selectivity.
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Band Pass Filter
BAW Filter Module from 3.70 to 3.98 GHz for 5G Applications
Band Pass Filter  from Qorvo

The QPQ3509 from Qorvo is a BAW Filter Module that operates from 3.70 to 3.98 GHz. It has a bandwidth of 280 MHz, an insertion loss of less than 3.5 dB, and provides an attenuation of up to 57.4 dB. This filter supports single-ended input and output operation, provides excellent Wi-Fi rejection, and does not require external matching.
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RF Switch
SP5T Absorptive Switch from 1 to 5 GHz for 4G/5G Base Stations
RF Switch  from iCana

The ICASS1050-5T from iCana is an SP5T Absorptive Switch that operates from 1 to 5 GHz covering major sub-6 GHz 3GPP bands. It has a switching time of less than 450 ns and provides an isolation of more than 65 dB (RFx-RFc and RFx-RFx). This switch can handle a CW input power of 33 dBm on selective port, 27 dBm on terminated port, and has an insertion loss of less than 0.7 dB.
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RF Amplifier
40 W GaN Power Amplifier MMIC from 25 to 27.5 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Nxbeam Inc

The NPA2004-DE from Nxbeam is a Ka-band GaN Power Amplifier MMIC that operates from 25 to 27.5 GHz. It delivers an output power of 46 dBm (40 W) with a small signal gain of 24 dB and a power-added efficiency (PAE) of 34%. This amplifier is fabricated on a 0.2 µm GaN HEMT on SiC process. It is available as a fully-passivated die that measures 5.0 x 4.0 x 0.1 mm with RF input and output matched to 50 ohms and DC blocking capacitors for easy system integration.
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RF Cable Assembly
Multicoax Cable Assemblies from DC to 20, 40, 50, 67 or 110 GHz
RF Cable Assembly  from Withwave

The WMX Series from Withwave are Multicoax Cable Assemblies that operate from DC to 20, 40, 50, 67 or 110 GHz. They deliver a data rate of 28, 56, 12 or 224 Gbps and are available in vertical mount (straight) and board edge mount (right angle) configurations. These cable assemblies have a 1x8 or 2x8 (vertical mount only) channel configuration and a pitch of 2.54 mm or 4.00 mm (vertical mount only).
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Microwave Backhaul Radio Links
64T64R MIMO 5G Backhaul Radio from 3.55 to 3.7 GHz
Microwave Backhaul Radio Links  from AGTGSS

The 64TR mMIMO from AmpliTech Group True G Speed Services (AGTGSS) is a Backhaul Radio that operates from 3.55 to 3.7 GHz. It has a bandwidth of up to 100 MHz and supports QPSK and 16/64/256 QAM modulation schemes. This radio supports TDD duplex mode and 64T64R MIMO. It is a “plug-n-play” solution for P5G and local carriers and offers benefits such as rapid deployment, flexibility, cost-effectiveness, localized high-speed connectivity, enhanced security, and interoperability.
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RF Test Set
Test Application Software for FR1/FR2 5G Including RedCap and NTN
RF Test Set  from Keysight Technologies

The S8711A UXM 5G Test Application from Keysight is a software interface for the UXM One Box Tester to analyze 5G NR chipsets and devices. It is an interactive real-time testing tool that covers the full chipset and device development workflow from early prototype testing through integration and verification. This software allows users to fully control the network environment and validate customized testing campaigns through RF performance and functional KPI.
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Antenna
Hemispherical Panel Antenna from 0.6 to 4.2 GHz for 5G FR1 Applications
Antenna  from Octane Wireless

The LP-600-4200-EG from Octane Wireless is a 5G FR1 Panel Antenna that operates from 600 to 4200 MHz. This vertically polarized antenna provides a gain of up to 8 dBi and has a hemispherical radiation pattern. It can handle an input power of 10 W and has a VSWR of less than 2.5:1. This antenna is available in a housing that measures 11.0 x 11.0 x 0.9 inches with an SMA-female connector.
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