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Qualcomm Conducts Tests that Show mm-Wave 5G is 16x Faster than Sub-6 GHz 5G

Qualcomm

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Samsung Introduces 8 nm RF Foundry Process to Strengthen its 5G Chip Solutions

Samsung Electronics

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United States Department of Defense Accelerates 5G Development

US DoD

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Avnet Introduces Evaluation Kit for Otava’s 5G mmWave Beamformer IC

Otava, Inc

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Qualcomm Introduces 5G RF Front End Module that Uses AI to Boost Performance

Qualcomm

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GaN RF Devices are Critical for Higher Frequency 5G Deployment

Yole

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Movandi Introduces mmWave Repeaters for 5G Cellular V2X Communications

Movandi Corporation

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Innovative New Antenna Design Increases Coverage Area for 5G.MIL Connectivity from Space

Lockheed Martin

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ADI Introduces Highly-Integrated RF Transceiver for 3G/4G/5G TDD and FDD Massive MIMO Applications

Analog Devices

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OpenRF Releases First Specification for Interoperability Between 5G Chipset and RF Front-End Vendors

Open RF Association

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Dynamic Spectrum Sharing
What is Dynamic Spectrum Sharing or DSS?
Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) is a technology that allows the deployment of both 4G LTE and 5G NR in the same frequency band and dynamically allocates spectrum resources between the two technologies based on user demand. Click here to learn more.
Top 5G Products in 2021
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. It requires a DC supply of 5V and has ESD protection on all terminals.
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Beamforming IC
Silicon 5G Tx/Rx Quad Core Dual Polarization IC
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.
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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
28 GHz Beamforming Front End IC for 5G Phased Array Antenna Systems
Beamforming IC  from MixComm

The SUMMIT2629™ from Mixcomm is a Beamforming Front End IC that operates from 26.5 to 29.5 GHz. Fabricated using RF-SOI, this 8-channel front-end IC is designed to address the challenges constraining 5G mmWave performance. A single SUMMIT 2629 module provides two sets of four channels for two antenna polarizations – a total of eight channels per RFIC.
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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
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 from 16 to 64 dual-polarization antenna elements, achieving up to 48 dBm of peak EIRP and complying with Power Class 1 and 5 devices.
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Cellular IoT Module
LTE Cat M1/NB1/NB2 Module for 5G and IoT Applications
Cellular IoT Module  from Sequans Communications

The Monarch 2 GM02S from Sequans Communications is an LTE Cat M1/NB1/NB2 Module that is designed for 5G and IoT applications. It is based on Sequans’ second-generation Monarch 2 chip platform that provides significant improvements in performance and power consumption while offering seamless migration. It provides a Tx power of up to 23 dBm and requires a DC supply from 2.2-5.5 V.
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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 bands. 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 3.135-4.4 V and has PCIe, GPIO, USB 3.1, PCM, and I2C interfaces.
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5G Frequency Bands
5G Frequency Bands
5G deployment has been accelerating around the world in the last couple of years. Various 5G frequency bands are currently being used by telecom operators starting from under 1 GHz up to 43 GHz with 3GPP exploring the possibility of using even higher frequencies. Various countries have auctioned different 5G frequency bands with the n77 mid-band frequency range being the most used for 5G across the world. Click here to learn more.
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
5G NR Sub 6 GHz module for IoT and M2M Applications
Cellular Module  from Quectel

The RM500Q from Quectel is a 5G NR sub-6 GHz module, compliant with 3GPP Release 15 specifications and capable of both 5G standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA) modes of operation. This module supports LTE Category 22 connectivity with integrated GNSS and eSIM. It is optimized specially for IoT/eMBB applications and is ideal for global deployment.
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Cellular Module
5G Cellular Module for IoT Applications
Cellular Module  from Neoway

The N510M Series from Neoway are 5G Cellular Modules that are designed for IoT applications. These modules support both standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA) Sub-6 GHz 5G network deployment. They can deliver a data rate of up to 2 Gbps (downlink) and 1 Gbps (uplink). These 5G/4G/3G multimode modules support a wide range of frequency bands and have excellent RF performance.
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V2X Module
Automotive-Grade Sub-6 GHz 5G Module with eCall Support
V2X Module  from Rolling Wireless

The RN91xx from Rolling Wireless is an Automotive-Grade Release-15 5G Module that supports sub-6 GHz 5G bands, LTE-FDD, LTE-TDD, WCDMA and 2G. It supports SA/NSA network architectures and provides optional C-V2X (modem) and DSDA features. The module is based on a Qualcomm SA515M chipset and has dedicated flash and RAM which enhances security, reduces system complexity and lowers overall cost.
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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). The module is available in an SMT package that measures 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.9 mm and is ideal for 5G NR smartphones.
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Band Pass Filter
Band Pass Filter with Passband from 27.5 to 29.5 GHz for 5G Applications
Band Pass Filter  from Mini Circuits

The BFCQ-2802+ from Mini Circuits is a Bandpass Filter with a passband from 27.5 to 29.5 GHz and a center frequency of 28.4 GHz. It has an insertion loss of less than 3.4 dB in the passband and provides over 20 dB attenuation in the stopband. The filter utilizes a proprietary LTCC material and a distributed filter topology which enables this filter to achieve repeatable performance on a lot-to-lot basis for mmWave frequencies. It is available in a ceramic surface mount package that measures 2.5 × 2.0 mm and is ideal for 5G band n257 telecommunication applications.
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Band Pass Filter
Bandpass Filter from 3.4 to 3.6 GHz for 5G Applications
Band Pass Filter  from Qorvo

The QPQ3500 from Qorvo is a Bulk Acoustic Wave (BAW) Bandpass Filter with a passband from 3400 to 3600 MHz. It has an insertion loss of less than 3.2 dB and provides an attenuation of over 40 dB from 2170 to 2473 MHz. The filter combines low insertion loss and excellent Wi-Fi rejection in a compact footprint. It is available in a compact leadless SMT package that measures 2.0 x 1.6 mm. The filter has been developed to support rapid 5G infrastructure deployments around the world.
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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 a 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 features 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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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. The 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 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 communication 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 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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Down Converter
24 to 40 GHz RF Downconverter for 5G Frequencies
Down Converter  from ThinkRF

The D4000 from thinkRF is an RF Downconverter/Tuner with a frequency from 24 to 40 GHz, 500 MHz real-time bandwidth, and 100 kHz tuning resolution, which is ideal for applications such as interference hunting, electronic warfare, signals intelligence, spectrum monitoring, RF drive test, transmission test, and customer premise equipment test. The platform is built on patented and highly innovative software-defined radio (SDR) technologies to extend the frequency range of existing RF signal analyzers from any vendor to meet new wireless requirements.
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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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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). The radio platform supports QPSK to 256QAM modulation with channel sized from 250 to 2000 MHz (E-Band) and QPSK to 4096QAM modulation and channel sized from 7 to 112 MHz (Microwave, Multi-Band).
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Trending 5G White Papers & Articles
Improving 5G Millimeter-Wave Signal Analysis Accuracy - Keysight Technologies
Massive MIMO - Eight things to consider when testing antenna arrays - Rohde & Schwarz
Reimagining Antenna Design Solutions for Next-Generation Mobile Devices - Qorvo
5G NR Design for eMBB - Cadence Design Systems
Head-to-Head Coaxial Interconnect vs OTA Testing for 5G - JFW Industries
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