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Date: 10 June, 2021
 
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Latest 5G News
Samsung Introduces 8 nm RF Foundry Process to Strengthen its 5G Chip Solutions - Samsung
Movandi Introduces mmWave Repeaters for 5G Cellular V2X Communications - Movandi Corporation
Anritsu and Orolia Launch 5G Assisted GPS Solutions for North American Carrier Acceptance Testing - Anritsu
Qualcomm Unveils Reference Designs to Accelerate 5G Adoption in New Segments - Qualcomm
Rohde & Schwarz Introduce High-Performance Midrange 5G Test Solutions - Rohde & Schwarz
Sierra Wireless Introduces Embedded Modules for 5G Mobile Broadband Applications - Sierra Wireless
SIMCom Launches a New Generation of 5G Standalone Modules - SIMCom
Quectel Introduces 5G NR Modules to Accelerate Commercial use of Standalone 5G Devices - Quectel
GSMA Urge Governments to Make the 6 GHz Band Available for Licensed 5G Use - GSM Association
Customer-Configurable LTE Reference UE for 4G/5G Researchers and Engineers - CommAgility
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5G White Papers & Articles
Modular and Scalable Millimeter-Wave Patch Array Antenna for 5G MIMO and Beamforming - ERAVANT
Implementation Challenges and Opportunities in Beyond-5G and 6G Communication - IEEE Xplore
Massive MIMO and Beamforming: The Signal Processing Behind the 5G Buzzwords - Analog Devices
Rethinking 5G Microcell Backhaul to Deliver Superior Customer Experiences - Kumu Networks
Maximizing Spectral Efficiency to Overcome A Spectrum Deficit in a 5G World - Resonant Inc
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Event Coverage
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IMS 2021
Date: 7-10 June, 2021
Location: Atlanta, GA, USA
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5G Massive IoT SiP
5G Massive IoT SiP for Smart Metering, Asset Tracking, Industrial Monitoring and Wearables
SKY66430-11 is the world's smallest, pre-certified all-in-one system-in-package (SiP) incorporating cellular modem, transceiver, RF front-end, memory and power management functionality. SKY66430-11 integrates Sequans’ Monarch SoC platform for low power, low data rate consumer and industrial IoT. Click here to learn more.
 
Latest 5G Products
RF Spectrum Analyzer
RF Spectrum Analyzer from 450 MHz to 40 GHz for 5G FR1/FR2

RF Spectrum Analyzer  from EXFO Inc

The 5GPro Spectrum Analyzer from EXFO is a Dual-band RF Spectrum Analyzer that operates at two frequency bands - 450 MHz to 6 GHz (5G FR1 - Low & Mid-band) and 24.25 to 40 GHz (5G FR2 - mmWave). It has a signal analysis bandwidth of up to 100 MHz and can handle an input power of up to 30 dBm. The spectrum analyzer offers real-time spectrum analysis (RTFA) for quick characterization of wireless signals and detection of intermittent interference.
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RF Test Set
Compact 5G mmWave RF Test System

RF Test Set  from Rohde & Schwarz

The R&S®CMPQ from Rohde & Schwarz is a fully integrated solution for 5G mmWave RF testing. It is based on the R&S®CMP200 radio communication tester in combination with the R&S®CMPHEAD30 remote radio head (RRH) and the R&S®CMQ200 shielding cube. This test set enables the testing of 5G NR use cases in non-standalone (NSA) mode for FR1 and FR2 frequency bands.
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Beamforming IC
5G mmWave Beamforming Front-End IC from 37 to 41 GHz

Beamforming IC  from MixComm

The SUMMIT 3741 from MixComm is a 5G mmWave Beamforming Front-End IC that operates from 37 to 41 GHz. It integrates novel power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, T/R switching, beamformers, calibration, gain control, beam table memory, temperature and power telemetry, and high-speed SPI control for a front-end module with optimal partitioning for 5G infrastructure.
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Beamforming IC
Tx/Rx Quad Core Beamformer IC for 5G Applications

Beamforming IC  from Anokiwave

The AWMF-0151 from Anokiwave is a highly integrated 28 GHz silicon quad-core IC for 5G phased array applications. The IC has eight antenna ports that can be connected to four dual-polarization antenna elements to support both horizontal and vertical polarizations in a phased array. Two common ports, one for each polarization, enable simultaneous processing of both polarizations. The IC includes all beam steering controls for phase and gain control, and operates in half-duplex fashion to enable a single antenna to support both Tx and Rx operation.
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Software Defined Radio
16x16 Direct-RF Sampling Module with 5 GHz Analog Bandwidth

Software Defined Radio  from Avnet

The XRF16 from Avnet is a 16x16 Direct-RF Sampling Module with 5 GHz Analog Bandwidth. It is designed for integration into deployed RF systems demanding a small footprint, low power, and real-time processing. The XRF16 is based on the Xilinx Zynq® UltraScale+™ RFSoC Gen 2, with 16 RF-ADC and 16 RF-DAC channels. The 12 Bit ADCs support up to 2.220 GSPS and the 14-bit DACs support up to 6.554 GSPS.
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Cellular Module
mmWave Antenna Module for 5G Fixed Wireless Access

Cellular Module  from Qualcomm

The QTM547 from Qualcomm is a mmWave Antenna Module that allows mobile operators to offer fixed internet broadband services over their 5G network infrastructure. This 2nd Generation module can be configured to support 16 to 64 dual-polarization antenna elements. It supports global 5G NR bands including n257, n258, n259, n260, and n261 making it possible for customers to rapidly deploy around the world.
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RF Connector
Low Profile Miniature Coaxial Connectors from DC to 30 GHz

RF Connector  from Hirose Electronic

The C.FL Series from Hirose Electronic are Miniature Coaxial Connectors that can be used from DC to 30 GHz. They are ultra-lightweight and have a mated height of 0.92 mm. These 50-ohm connectors have ultra-fine cables with a finished outer diameter of 0.64 mm (single shielded) that allow connection in small, confined spaces with smooth and easy operation.
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RF Module
57 to 71 GHz mm-Wave Beamforming Module for FWA and 5G Applications

RF Module  from Sivers Semiconductors

The BFM06009 from Sivers Semiconductors is an RF Module that operates from 57 to 71 GHz with 2D beam steering (steering in both azimuth and elevation). This module gives users the flexibility and performance required for large deployments of 60 GHz FWA networks. It has a 16+16 Tx/Rx Array which can be used for beam steering with an Azimuth of ± 54 degrees and Elevation of ±25 degrees.
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Cellular Module
5G NR Sub-6 GHz Module with 4G LTE/3G Fallback

Cellular Module  from Sierra Wireless

The AirPrime EM9191 from Sierra Wireless is a 5G NR Sub-6 GHz Module that supports 4G LTE and 3G fallback. It delivers a downlink data rate of up to 4.5 Gbps and an uplink data rate of up to 660 Mbps. This module delivers a Tx power of up to 25 dBm and has an Rx sensitivity of up to -112.5 dBm. It requires a DC supply of 3.3 V and consumes up to 2.7 A of current.
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Cellular Module
Sub-6 GHz Module for Multi-Band LTE/5G Standalone Applications

Cellular Module  from SIMCom

The SIM8210C-M2 from SIMCom is a Multi-Band 5G Sub-6 GHz Module for 5G NR, LTE-FDD and LTE-TDD Applications. It supports Release 15 5G Standalone, delivers downlink data rates of 1.5 Gbps (5G Sub-6 GHz), 400 Mbps (LTE) and uplink data rates of 1 Gbps (5G Sub-6 GHz), 100 Mbps (LTE). This module requires a DC supply of 3.135 to 4.4 V and has PCIe, GPIO, USB 3.1, PCM, and I2C interfaces.
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Front End Module
Mid and High Band Front-End Module for 3G/4G/5G Applications

Front End Module  from Skyworks Solutions

The SKY58095-11 from Skyworks is a Mid and High Band Front-End Module for 3G/4G/5G applications. It consists of an RFIC with separate 3G/4G/5G PA blocks operating in mid and high bands, a silicon controller containing the MIPI RFFE interface, RF band switches, Mid-Band and High-Band antenna switches, bi-directional couplers, duplexers, 5GHz Wi-Fi notch filter and filters.
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RF Spectrum Analyzer
High Performance Signal Analyzers for mm-Wave 5G and SATCOM Applications

RF Spectrum Analyzer  from Keysight Technologies

The N9042B UXA X-Series from Keysight Technologies are Signal Analyzers that operate from 2 Hz to 26.5/44/50 GHz and cover current 5G-NR, FR1, FR2 as well as most RADAR, EW and satellite bands. They provide an ultra-wide analysis bandwidth of up to 11 GHz which is configured using an external digitizer. The analyzers have an excellent swept Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) of -174 dBm.
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Antenna/OTA Test System
RF Chamber for SA/NSA mmWave 5G Applications

Antenna/OTA Test System  from Anritsu

The MA8171A from Anritsu is an RF Chamber designed for integrated RF measurements and protocol tests, such as 5G NR beam management tests, in an OTA environment. It supports both 5G NR Standalone (SA) and Non-standalone (NSA) modes and enables mmWave band measurements and tests when combined with an RF converter. The chamber provides over 60 dB of shielding from 24 to 40 GHz.
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RF Transceiver
Highly-Integrated RF Transceiver for 3G/4G/5G TDD and FDD Massive MIMO Applications

RF Transceiver  from Analog Devices

The ADRV9029 from Analog Devices is a Quad RF Transceiver that operates from 75 to 6000 MHz. It has four independently controlled transmitters, dedicated observation receiver inputs for monitoring each transmitter channel, four independently controlled receivers, integrated synthesizers, and digital signal processing functions providing a complete transceiver solution.
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Microwave Backhaul Radio Links
10/20 Gbps Multi-Band 5G Backhaul Radio Platform

Microwave Backhaul Radio Links  from Aviat Networks

The WTM 4800 from Aviat Networks is a multi-band radio platform that operates in both the 15-23 GHz band and the 71-86 GHz band. This 5G backhaul solution supports frequencies from 71-76, 81-86 GHz (E-Band), and 15, 18, 23 GHz (in the lower band). Additional microwave frequencies for the lower band are also available upon request.
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Band Pass Filter
Cavity Bandpass Filter from 37.7 to 43.5 GHz for 5G Applications

Band Pass Filter  from Mini Circuits

The ZVBP-40600-K+ from Mini-Circuits is a Cavity Band Pass Filter with a passband frequency from 37.7 to 43.5 GHz. It can handle an input power of up to 2.5 W and has an insertion loss of 1.3 dB in the passband. This low insertion loss provides better SNR in the receiver front end and better power delivery to the transmit antenna.
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Antenna/OTA Test System
mmWave Reverberation Chamber from 400 MHz to 52.6 GHz

Antenna/OTA Test System  from EMITE Ingenieria

The E600 from EMITE is a Reverberation Chamber for OTA testing from 400 MHz to 52.6 GHz. It can be used to test 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G cellular up to 8x8 MIMO x 8DL CC and any wireless LAN system. The E600 has Graphic User Interface (GUI) for Windows and is also available for other platforms such as Android, iOS, MacX, Linux, UWP and Tizen with custom apps. The chamber enclosure measures 2750 x 1555 x 2000 mm.
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RF Amplifier
mm-Wave Power Amplifier from 28 to 29 GHz

RF Amplifier  from MI-WAVE

The 955A-28/29/30/36/KFH from Mi-Wave is a Power Amplifier that operates from 28 to 29 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 36 dBm with a small signal gain of 40 dB. The amplifier can handle an input power of +5 dBm and has a VSWR of less than 2.0:1. It requires a DC supply of 20-24 V. This amplifier is available in a module that measures 1.50 x 1.80 x 0.45 inches with coaxial connectors.
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RF Amplifier
Power Amplifier from 24 to 30 GHz for High Data-rate 5G Applications

RF Amplifier  from Altum RF

The ARF1010Q4 from Altum RF is a linear amplifier designed for high data-rate applications from 24 and 30 GHz. It provides a gain of 28 dBm and has a P1dB of 28 dBm, Saturated power of 30 dBm and OIP3 of 36 dBm. The amplifier requires a 4 V DC Supply and draws 600 mA of current. It is available in a 4 x 4 mm QFN package and is internally matched to 50 ohms with ESD protection. The amplifier is ideal for demanding, high-order modulation schemes such as millimeter-wave 5G.
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