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Date: 30 Sept, 2021
 
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Latest 5G News
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Sivers Semiconductors Introduces State-of-Art 5G NR mmWave RFICs and Antenna RF Modules

Sivers Semiconductors
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TMYTEK Introduces 5G mmWave Beamformers and Frequency Converters for the FR2 Spectrum

TMYTEK
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Keysight and Orolia Collaborate to Enable 5G Location-Based Services Using GNSS Technologies

Keysight Technologies
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Ericsson Develops Ultra Lightweight Antenna Integrated Radio for 5G Midband Applications

Ericsson
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Metanoia Raises Funds to Develop Chipsets for the Growing 5G Market

Metanoia
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Viasat Awarded DoD Research Contract to Help Warfighters Use 5G in the Battlefield

Viasat
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Bluetest Integrates the R&S 5G Radio Communication Tester into its Reverberation Test Systems

Rohde & Schwarz
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Ericsson and Qualcomm Conduct First 5G NR Call Using CBRS Spectrum

Ericsson
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New Reflect Array Expands Coverage Area of mmWave 5G in Dense Urban Environments

Dai Nippon Printing
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Movandi Solution Cuts Millimeter Wave 5G Deployment Cost In Half

Movandi Corporation
5G White Papers & Articles
What is 5G Dual Connectivity? - everything RF Editorial
What is the role of millimeter waves in the success of 5G? - Farran
Head-to-Head Coaxial Interconnect vs OTA Testing for 5G - JFW Industries
5G NR Design for eMBB - Cadence Design Systems
Improving 5G Millimeter-Wave Signal Analysis Accuracy - Keysight Technologies
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Latest 5G Products
RF Amplifier
5G Massive MIMO Pre-driver Amplifier from 2.3 to 4.2 GHz
RF Amplifier  from NXP Semiconductors
The BTS6201U from NXP semiconductors is a 5G Massive MIMO Pre-driver Amplifier that operates from 2.3 to 4.2 GHz. It delivers an output power of 27 dBm with a power gain of 30.5 dB and has a noise figure of 3.4 dB. The amplifier is based on SiGe technology and has a programmable bias current with fast switching to support TDD systems.
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Cellular IoT Module
Sub-6 GHz 5G Modules for IoT and M2M Applications
Cellular IoT Module  from Quectel
The RG50xQ Series from Quectel are Sub-6 GHz 5G Modules that are designed for IoT and M2M applications. These modules support both 5G NSA and SA modes and deliver data rates of up to 2.5 Gbps (downlink), and 900 Mbps (uplink). They are compatible with 3G/4G networks and have an integrated GNSS receiver that is based on the Qualcomm IZat location Gen9C Lite technology (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou/Compass, and Galileo).
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Cellular Module
Multi-Band 5G NR/LTE-FDD/LTE-TDD/HSPA+ Cellular Module
Cellular Module  from SIMCom
The SIM8300G-M2 from SIMCom is a Multi-Band 5G NR/LTE-FDD/LTE-TDD/HSPA+ cellular module that is designed for high throughput data communication applications. It delivers an uplink data rate of up to 3 Gbps (5G mmWave), 1 Gbps (Sub-6G), 200Mbps (LTE Cat20+) and 5.76 Mbps (HSPA+) and a downlink data rate of up to 7 Gbps (5G mmWave), 4 Gbps (Sub-6G), 2 Gbps (LTE Cat20+) and 42 Mbps (HSPA+).
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Beamforming IC
5G NR Beamforming IC & Antenna Array Module from 37 to 43.5 GHz
Beamforming IC  from Sivers Semiconductors
The BFM03901 from Sivers Semiconductors is a 5G NR Beamforming IC and antenna array module that operates from 37 to 43.5 GHz. It provides unmatched power performance and throughput together with an integrated antenna that gives a competitive advantage when using licensed 5G spectrum. This Beamforming transceiver has 32 (2x16 H+V) ports which enable two data streams supporting 2 MIMO layers.
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Beamforming IC
CMOS Beamformer IC from 24 to 29.5 GHz for 5G Wireless Infrastructure
Beamforming IC  from Analog Devices
The ADMV4828 from Analog Devices is a CMOS Dual Polarization Beamformer IC that operates from 24 to 29.5 GHz covering the n257, n258 and n261 5G-NR bands. It has 16 configurable Tx and Rx channels with 8 horizontal and 8 vertical (dual polarization) channels. This CMOS IC has integrated Tx power detectors and a temperature sensor.
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Beamforming IC
8-Channel Tx/Rx Beamformer IC from 24.25 to 27.5 GHz for 5G Applications
Beamforming IC  from Renesas
The F5268 from Renesas is an 8-Channel Tx/Rx Beamformer IC that operates in 5G NR n258/n261 bands from 24.25 to 27.5 GHz. It provides a linear output power of 15.5 dBm with a gain attenuation range of 30.5 dBm. This silicon-based transceiver is designed using a SiGe BiCMOS process for dual-polarized 5G phased-array applications.
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RF Test Set
5G Radio Communication Tester for FR1 and FR2 Frequency Bands
RF Test Set  from Rohde & Schwarz
The R&S®CMX500 from Rohde & Schwarz is a 5G NR Radio Communication Tester for the FR1 and FR2 frequency bands. It can handle all signaling use cases for mobile communications devices, from early R&D design to final integration, verification and performance tests, final product validation in a test house, quality assurance and repair.
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RF Repeaters
28 GHz Low-Latency RF Repeater for 5G Base Stations
RF Repeaters  from Pivotal Commware
The Pivot 5G from Pivotal Commware is an RF Repeater for extending, redirecting and shaping mmWave signals from 5G base stations on-demand with low latency. It operates from 27.50 to 28.35 GHz and is available as donor units with a range of more than 1000 ft, and as three types of service units. It has an in-band ripple of 2 dB per 100 MHz channel and latency of less than 40 ns.
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Antenna Measurement System
Portable Millimeter Wave Measurement System from 18 to 110 GHz
Antenna Measurement System  from AVX Corporation
The ETH-MMW-1000 from AVX Corporation is a compact, cost-effective, extremely accurate, and easily adaptable portable solution for testing 5G antennas and other devices at millimeter wave (mmWave) frequencies from 18 to 110 GHz. This Millimeter Measurement System is a fully anechoic aluminium enclosure on a mobile chassis with steerable lifting wheels that enable quick and easy relocation and provide optimal stability during measurements.
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RF Connector
Micro-Coaxial RF Cable Assembly from DC to 9 GHz
RF Connector  from I-PEX
The MHF I Series from I-PEX are Micro-Coaxial RF Cable Assemblies that operate from DC to 9 GHz. These cable assemblies feature solderless micro-coaxial terminations based on i-Fit technology. They are available in assemblies that measure 3.1 x 3.0 x 3.0 mm with 1.80 / 1.37 / 1.32 / 1.13 / 0.81 mm cables and Au/Ni plug or receptacle type connectors.
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Front End Module
Front-End Module for 5G NR Smartphones
Front End Module  from Skyworks Solutions
The SKY58212-11 from Skyworks is a 5G/4G/3G Front-End Module that supports 5G NR, LTE, WCDMA and CDMA bands. It consists of PA blocks, input and output matching, an MIPI standard digital control block, single-ended duplexers, antenna and band select switches, and a low noise amplifier (LNA). This front-end module has an enhanced architecture that allows it to cover multiple bands and meet the spectral linearity requirements of LTE QPSK and 16QAM modulations with up to 20 MHz bandwidth and up to 100 resource block allocations.
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RF Switch
DP4T Routing Switch for Cellular and Automotive Applications up to 6 GHz
RF Switch  from Qorvo
The QPC1220Q from Qorvo is a High Linearity DP4T Routing Switch that operates from 617 to 6000 MHz for multiple air interfaces including 5G. It has an insertion loss of less than 0.95 dB and provides isolation of over 22 dB. The routing switch integrates a serial control system compatible with the RFFE 2.1 control interface. It is available in a 16-Pin LGA package that measures 2.00 x 2.00 x 0.52 mm
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Band Pass Filter
5G Bandpass BAW Filter with Passband from 3.3 to 3.6 GHz
Band Pass Filter  from Akoustis
The A10335 from Akoustis is a Bandpass BAW RF Filter with a passband from 3300 to 3600 MHz. It can handle up to 32 dBm of power and has an insertion loss of less than 2.7 dB. This filter uses Akoustis’ patented XBAW technology to provide excellent RF filter performance and its high rejection enables coexistence with adjacent 4G LTE & 5G bands.
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RF Amplifier
Ka-Band Low Noise Amplifier from 18 to 40 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Mini Circuits
The ZVA-18403G from Mini-Circuits is a Low Noise Amplifier that operates from 18 to 40 GHz. It provides more than 38 dB of gain with a noise figure of less than 4.8 dB and has a P1dB of 23 dBm. The amplifier features several DC-protection features against over-voltage, reverse voltage, and in-rush current that protects it from damage if mishandled during operation.
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Termination
1 W RF Termination from DC to 40 GHz
Termination  from MECA
The 468-2 from MECA is an RF Termination that operates from DC to 40 GHz. It can handle an average power of up to 1 W and peak power of 250 W (pulse width of 5 µSec, duty cycle of 0.05%). This 50-ohm termination has a VSWR of less than 1.2:1. It is available in a module with 2.92 mm-Female connectors.
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RF Amplifier
2 W SSPA from 38 to 40 GHz for 5G Applications
RF Amplifier  from Spacek Labs
The SP392-35-33 from Spacek Labs is a Solid-State High-Power Amplifier that operates from 38 to 40 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of more than 33 dBm with a nominal gain of 35 dB and has a noise figure of 6 dB. This unconditionally stable amplifier has an internal voltage regulator and requires a DC supply voltage of 8 V while consuming less than 2.4 A of current.
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Antenna Measurement System
Anechoic Test Chamber for Radar, mmWave, and 5G NR OTA Measurements
Antenna Measurement System  from mmWave Test Solutions (mmWaveTest)
The AC888 from mmWave Test Solutions is an Antenna Test Chamber for radar, mmWave, and 5G NR Over-The-Air (OTA) measurements up to 110 GHz. It can be placed horizontally or vertically making it ideal for small labs or for customers who need to place multiple chambers side by side. The chamber has a tip-to-tip distance between the absorbers of 157 cm (length) and 55 cm (height and width).
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Antenna
IP67-Rated Low Profile Cellular Antennas from 617 to 7125 MHz
Antenna  from Laird Connectivity
The 5G Phantom Series from Laird Connectivity are low profile cellular antennas that operate from 617 – 7125 / 698 - 7125 MHz. These vertically polarized antennas provide a peak gain of 5.5 dBi and have an efficiency of over 80% from 617 - 4200 MHz. They can handle an input power of up to 100 W and have a VSWR of less than 2.5:1. These omnidirectional antennas deliver global cellular coverage, even for regions where the lower 600 MHz band is used.
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