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Date: 27 Dec, 2021
 
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Latest News this Week
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Samsung Makes a Surprise Entrance in the 5G mmWave Chipset Market to Compete with Qualcomm

Yole
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Rohde & Schwarz Collaborates with Broadcom to Develop a Test Solution for 6 GHz Wi-Fi 6/6E Devices

Rohde & Schwarz
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RF Industries to Acquires Microlab from the Wireless Telecom Group for $24.5 Million

RF Industries
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Epiq Solutions Awarded US DoD Contract to Develop Next Gen RF Spectrum Monitoring System

Epiq Solutions
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IBM and Samsung Announce Breakthrough Semiconductor Design that Reduces Energy Usage by 85%

IBM and Samsung
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BAE Systems Awarded $493 Million Contract to Upgrade the Electronic Warfare Capabilities of the F-35

BAE Systems
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thinkRF Spectrum Monitoring Solution to Give TELUS Insights on Competitive Mobile Infra Deployments

thinkRF
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CesiumAstro Accelerates Development of Active Phased Array Antenna for Lunar Communication

CesiumAstro
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R&S and NOFFZ Develop Compact Antenna Test Range System for Automotive Radars

Rohde & Schwarz
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AmpliTech Completes Acquisition of Spectrum Semiconductor Materials

AmpliTech
New White Papers & Articles
How to Add High-Precision GNSS to Nearly Any Device - Taoglas
RF Enabling 6G – Opportunities and Challenges from Technology - 6G Flagship
Real-Time High-Speed Data Acquisition on PC-Based System Platforms - GaGe by Vitrek
Why stop at the Window? Bringing 5G mmWave Indoors - Pivotal Commware
Key Considerations for a Successful Custom RF Amplifier Design - Triad RF Systems
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Top GNSS products off 2021
Top GNSS Products in 2021
The Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) is a network of satellites that broadcast time and orbital information for navigation and location measurements. everything RF has been covering new product launches in the GNSS sector through 2021. This article lists trending GNSS products on everything RF in 2021. Click here to learn more.
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Trending Wireless Chipsets & Modules in 2021
RF Module
Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6E/Bluetooth 5.0 Combo Chip
RF Module  from Broadcom

The BCM4389 from Broadcom is a Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.0 Combo Chip designed for low-power mobile devices and AR/VR devices. Wi-Fi 6E extends the Wi-Fi 6 standard to support the soon-to-be-operational 6 GHz band with wider 160 MHz channel bandwidths that double Wi-Fi speeds and cut latency inhalf compared to Wi-Fi 5.
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Wireless SoC
Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 Wireless SoC
Wireless SoC  from Qualcomm

The QCA6390 from Qualcomm is an advanced 14nm 2x2 Mobile Connectivity SoC supporting the full suite of Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 features for mobile and computing devices. It is designed to deliver faster, more secure, and more robust Wi-Fi experiences and enable new Bluetooth audio capabilities such as ultra-high-definition voice and low-latency gaming over wireless headphones, earbuds, and speakers.
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V2X Module
5.9 GHz C-V2X Chipset for the Automotive Sector
V2X Module  from Qualcomm

The Qualcomm® 9150 C-V2X ASIC is a C-V2X (cellular vehicle-to-everything) SoC that is compatible with 5G and complements other Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) sensors. It has been designed to operate in the 5.9 GHz ITS spectrum. It includes C-V2X direct communication mode, which offers vehicles and roadside equipment low latency communications for Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I), Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle-to-Pedestrian (V2P) driving with or without the involvement of a cellular network.
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Radar Sensor
Low-Power Automotive FMCW Radar Transceiver from 76 to 81 GHz
Radar Sensor  from NXP Semiconductors

The TEF82xx from NXP Semiconductors is a single-chip, low-power Automotive FMCW Radar Transceiver that operates from 76 to 81 GHz. It enables 360-degree sensing through key safety applications including automated, emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, cross-traffic alert, and automated parking.
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RF Module
LoRa Module for Asset Tracking, Smart Cities, Industrial and IoT Applications
RF Module  from Murata

The LBAA0QB1SJ-295 from muRata is a LoRa Module that is designed for the LoRaWAN network. This LPW module is based on the second-generation Semtech SX1262 RFIC. The module consists of an open STM32L0 microcontroller (MCU) with an RF switch and has 192kB of flash memory and 20kB of RAM. It is available in a resin mold LGA package that measures 10 x 8 x 1.60 mm.
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RF Module
LoRa® Baseband Processor for Gateways
RF Module  from Semtech

The SX1303 from Semtech is a LoRa Baseband Processor Chip that has been developed for gateways. It has been designed to cut down current consumption, simplify thermal design, lower the Bill Of Materials cost and reduce the overall size of gateways. It has an Rx sensitivity of -141 dBm with the SX1250 Tx/Rx Front end.
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Wireless SoC
Wi-Fi HaLow (IEEE 802.11ah) SoC for IoT Applications
Wireless SoC  from Morse Micro

The MM6108 from Morse Micro is a Wi-Fi HaLow (IEEE 802.11ah) SoC for IoT Applications. This SoC augments Wi-Fi by operating in spectrum below 1 GHz to offer a longer range and lower power connectivity. Wi-Fi HaLow meets the unique requirements for the Internet of Things (IoT) to enable a variety of use cases in industrial, agricultural, smart building, and smart city environments.
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Front End Module
Wi-Fi 6 Front End Module from 5150 to 5850 MHz
Front End Module  from Qorvo

The QPF4526 from Qorvo is a Front-End Module that operates from 5150 to 5850 MHz and is designed for Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) systems. It integrates a 5 GHz power amplifier (PA), single pole two throws (SP2T) switch, and a bypassable low noise amplifier (LNA) into a compact form factor to minimize layout area on boards.
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Front End Module
Dual-Channel FEM from 2.3 to 2.8 GHz for TDD Receivers
Front End Module  from Analog Devices

The ADRF5519 from Analog Devices is a Dual-Channel Receiver Front End Module (FEM) that operates from 2.3 to 2.8 GHz. It is an integrated RF multichip module with a two-stage LNA and high-power SPDT switch on each channel. The FEM is designed for time division duplexing (TDD) in communication receivers. It is available in a 40-lead LFCSP package that measures 6 x 6 mm.
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Front End Module
Front-End Module for Multi-Band 4G/5G and LTE/NR Applications
Front End Module  from Skyworks Solutions

The SKY5-8255-11 from Skyworks is a Front-End Module that supports multi-band 4G/5G and LTE/NR applications. This FEM incorporates PA blocks, input and output matching, a MIPI standard digital control block, single-ended filters, an antenna port with band select switches, and a low noise amplifier. The integrated LNA with MIPI control features up to seven gain modes and independent gain and bias control.
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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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Radar Sensor
60 GHz Multi-Object Pulsed Short-Range Radar Sensor
Radar Sensor  from Acconeer AB

The A1 from Acconeer is a High-Precision, Pulsed Short-Range Radar Sensor that operates in the unlicensed 60 GHz ISM frequency band. This radar sensor has a range of 60-2000 mm and can detect multiple objects with a single measurement as well as continuous sweeps. It is based on a unique patented technology enabling millimeter accuracy with very low power consumption without the need for an aperture.
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Beamforming IC
28 GHz Silicon Quad Core Silicon 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.
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RF Module
Bluetooth 5.0/Zigbee 3.0 Module for Lighting, Home Automation, Beacons, and Industrial Applications
RF Module  from STMicroelectronics

The STM32WB5MMG from STMicroelectronics is a Bluetooth 5.0/Zigbee 3.0 Module that supports OpenThread, dynamic/static concurrent modes, and 802.15.4 proprietary protocols. It is based on ST’s STM32WB55VGY wireless microcontroller which provides good receiver sensitivity and a high output power signal. The module supports a data rate of 2 Mbit/s and has a range of up to 75 meters.
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Cellular IoT Module
Ultra-Small LTE-M / NB-IoT SiP with Secure Cloud
Cellular IoT Module  from u-blox AG

The ALEX-R5 Series from u-blox is an Ultra-small LTE-M/NB-IoT System-in-Package (SiP) with integrated GNSS functionality. It combines the secure u-blox UBX-R5 IoT chipset and the u-blox UBX-M8230 GNSS chipset with the highest level of integration in a SiP. It is optimized for power-sensitive and battery-powered applications, featuring a sub-µA current consumption in PSM mode.
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Featured Article
Top 5G Products of the 2021
Top 5G Products in 2021
5G delivers high-speed, low-latency communication – which is achieved by utilizing cutting-edge solutions. This article lists trending 5G products on everything RF in 2021. Click Here to learn more.
Cellular Module
10 Mbps LTE Cat 1 Module for IoT Applications
Cellular Module  from SIMCom

The A7682E from SIMCom is an LTE Cat 1 Module that supports wireless communication modes of LTE-FDD/GSM/GPRS/EDGE. It has a downlink data rate of up to 10 Mbps and an uplink data rate of up to 5 Mbps. The module is compatible with SIM800C, SIM868 Series (GSM/GPRS modules), which enables smooth migration from 2G products to LTE products.
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GNSS Module
Multi-constellation GNSS Receiver for E-Mobility and Cellular Base Stations
GNSS Module  from Telit Communications

The SE868Y-D from Telit is a Multi-frequency and Multi-constellation GNSS Receiver that supports GPS (L1/L5), QZSS (E1), Galileo (E5), GLONASS (L1), BeiDou (B1/B2), and IRNSS (L5) bands. The receiver has a hot start of 1 s, a warm start of 24 s, and a cold start of less than 35 s when using L1+L5 bands. It has an acquisition sensitivity of -147 dBm, navigation sensitivity of -161 dBm.
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GNSS Module
Multi-Band & Multi-Constellation GNSS Receiver
GNSS Module  from Septentrio

The mosaic-X5 from Septentrio is a Multi-Band, Multi-Constellation GNSS Receiver which is specifically designed for the needs of mass-market applications like robotics and autonomous systems. This high-reliability receiver tracks all GNSS constellations and supports all current and future signals. The receiver requires a DC supply from 3-5.5 V and consumes 0.6 W of power.
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GNSS Module
GNSS Module with Centimeter-Level Accuracy for Vehicle Markets
GNSS Module  from Quectel

The LG69T from Quectel is a dual-band GNSS module that supports six constellations: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, and NAVIC (former IRNSS). It has multi-band RTK technology that enables centimeter-level accuracy. The module is based on the 5th generation STMicroelectronics® positioning receiver platform that has 80 tracking channels and 4 fast acquisition channels.
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RF Module
2.4 GHz Wirepas Radio Module for IoT Applications
RF Module  from Wurth Elektronik

The Thetis-I from Würth Elektronik is a 2.4 GHz Radio Module that supports the Wirepas routing mesh communication protocol. It has a line of sight range of 400 m and an RF bitrate of up to 1 Mbps. The module delivers a Tx power of 6 dBm and has an Rx sensitivity of up to -92 dBm. It requires a DC supply of 1.8-3.6 V, consumes 18.9 mA of current in Tx mode, 7.7 mA in Rx mode, and 3.16 µA in sleep mode.
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