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5G Update
Date: 20 Jan, 2022
 
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Latest 5G News
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5G Frequency Bands in the US Interfere with C-Band Frequencies Used by Aircraft Safety Systems

Flight Safety Foundation

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Anritsu and Qualcomm Verify Enhanced Network Slicing and Power Saving Tests for 5G New Radio

Anritsu

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R&S and FormFactor to Support Research to Improve RF Switches for 5G and 6G

Rohde & Schwarz

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Movandi Collaborates with Doosan to Deliver 5G mmWave Smart Repeater Modules

Movandi Corporation

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Keysight First to Submit 5G Protocol Test Cases to 3GPP – Accelerating Adoption of Rel-16 Specifications

Keysight Technologies

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Qualcomm Leveraging 5G Technology to Provide Precise Positioning to the Connected Edge

Qualcomm

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HFCL to Use CommAgility 5G Software for its 5G Indoor Small Cells

CommAgility

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Airgain adds New Multimax 5G Outdoor Antenna to its 5G Portfolio

Airgain

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CTIA Launches Security Test Bed for Commercial 5G Networks

CTIA

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Qualcomm Technologies Validates R&S 5G mmWave Small Cell Test Solution

Rohde & Schwarz

5G White Papers & Articles
Why stop at the Window? Bringing 5G mmWave Indoors - Pivotal Commware
Fixed Wireless Access with 5G Networks - 5G Americas
Effects of Mobility on mm-Wave Beamforming in Dynamic, Urban Environments - Remcom
What is the role of millimeter waves in the success of 5G? - Farran
Seven Predictions for the Coming Year of 5G - Spirent Communications
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Antenna Band Switching Solution on Small EVB (LTE Antenna + Switch)
KYOCERA AVX evaluation board 1004795-EC646-01 allows faster time-to-market to implement an antenna band switching solution. Engineers can test the antenna performance on a typical size of IoT devices, reducing the number of prototype iterations. Click here to learn more.
New 5G Products
Front End Module
5G-NR Front End Receiver Module from 3.3 - 4.2 / 4.4 - 5 GHz
Front End Module  from Skyworks Solutions

The SKY53728-11 from Skyworks Solutions is a 5G Front End Receiver Module for 5G-NR frequency bands from 3.3 to 4.2 GHz and 4.4 to 5 GHz. It consists of an integrated LNA filter and can attenuate unwanted out-of-band blockers in adjacent and far-out frequency bands while maintaining very low insertion loss performance in the passband frequencies.
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Beamforming IC
Dual Polarized Tx/Rx Beamforming IC from 26.5 to 29.5 GHz
Beamforming IC  from Anokiwave

The AWMF-0200 from Anokiwave is a Tx/Rx Beamforming IC that operates from 26.5 to 29.5 GHz. It has 8 antenna ports that can be connected to 4 dual-polarized antenna elements to support both horizontal & vertical polarization in a phased antenna array. This integrated Silicon quad-core, dual-polarized IC supports half-duplex operation, enabling a single antenna to be used for both transmit and receive operations.
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Beamforming IC
mmWave 5G SOI Beamforming IC from 37 to 43.5 GHz
Beamforming IC  from Analog Devices

The ADMV4928 from Analog Devices is a 5G SOI (Silicon on Insulator) Beamformer IC that operates from 37 to 43.5 GHz. This dual polarized RFIC has 16 configurable transmit and receive channels with support for eight horizontal and eight vertical polarized antennas via independent RFV and RFH input/outputs.
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Front End Module
Dual-Channel Receiver Analog Front-End Module from 2.3 to 2.7 GHz
Front End Module  from NXP Semiconductors

The BTS7203H from NXP Semiconductors is a Dual-Channel Receiver Analog Front-End Module that operates from 2.3 to 2.7 GHz. It has 2 independent receive channels each with a variable gain low noise amplifier (LNA) and switch for high-power Tx signals. The FEM is developed on NXP’s silicon-germanium (SiGe) process and provides a fast switching time between operation modes.
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RF Amplifier
5 GHz GaN on SiC General-Purpose Amplifier for LTE/5G Applications
RF Amplifier  from Wolfspeed

The WSGPA01 from Wolfspeed is a Discrete General-Purpose Amplifier (GPA) that operates from DC to 5 GHz. It provides a small signal gain of 16.3 dB with a drain efficiency better than 18.2% and P3dB of 10 W. The amplifier requires a 48 V supply voltage and draws 25 mA of current. It is based on a GaN on SiC High Electron Mobility Transistor (HEMT) technology.
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RF Amplifier
14 W Ka-Band Power Amplifier from 27.5 to 31 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Qorvo

The QPA2211T from Qorvo is a Ka-Band Power Amplifier that operates from 27.5 to 31 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 14 W. The amplifier is available as a Die-on-Tab and is suitable for use in SATCOM and 5G infrastructure applications.
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Band Pass Filter
Bandpass Filter with Passband from 26.5 to 29.5 GHz for 5G mmWave
Band Pass Filter  from TMYTEK

The FT-BPF-n257-C from TMYTEK is a Bandpass Filter with Passband from 26.5 to 29.5 GHz. It has a passband insertion loss of 4.2 dB, provides a rejection of 30 dB in the lower stopband (DC to 24 GHz), and a rejection of 40 dB in the upper stopband (31 to 36 GHz). This filter is available in a custom miniaturized package that measures 47.78 x 29.33 x 13.74 mm with 2.92 mm (female) connectors. It is ideal for use in Band n257 5G communication, SATCOM and radar applications.
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Band Pass Filter
Thin-Film Filter with Passband from 26.5 to 29.5 GHz for 5G Applications
Band Pass Filter  from Mini Circuits

The ABF-28G+ from Mini-Circuits is a Thin-Film Filter with a Passband from 26.5 to 29.5 GHz. It can handle an input power of up to 1 W and has a passband insertion loss of 3.5 dB. The filter provides a rejection of 45 dB in the lower stopband (from DC to 23 GHz) and up to 60 dB in the upper stopband (from 31.5 40 GHz).
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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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Cellular IoT Module
Sub-6 GHz & mmWave Multi-mode Module for 5G/IoT/eMBB Applications
Cellular IoT Module  from Quectel

The RM510Q-GL from Quectel is a Sub-6 GHz & mmWave Multi-mode Module that has been optimized for 5G/IoT/eMBB applications anywhere in the world. It supports both standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA) modes, and also supports LTE category 22 connectivity. This module has a maximum downlink speed of 4.5 Gbps and uplink speed of 2.9 Gbps.
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Cellular Module
Sub-6 GHz 5G Module for North America
Cellular Module  from Fibocom

The FG360-NA from Fibocom is a Sub-6 GHz 5G Module that is designed for North America. It supports both 5G SA and NSA network architectures with faster transmission speed, better carrying capacity, and lower network latency. The module is based on the MediaTek T750 SoC with a downlink data rate of up to 4.13 Gbps and an uplink data rate of 1.25 Gbps.
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Wireless SoC
5G-NR/LTE Small-Cell SoC for FR1 and FR2 Bands
Wireless SoC  from Picocom

The PC802 from Picocom is a 5G Small Cell SoC that is designed for 5G-NR/LTE small-cell disaggregated and integrated RAN architectures in FR1 and FR2 frequency bands. It supports Open RAN specifications, delivering a downlink data rate of up to 4 Gbps and an uplink data rate of up to 3 Gbps. It has up to 8 Tx/Rx RF baseband ports that support up to 4 UL/8DL MIMO layers.
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RF Test Set
Sub-6 GHz 5G-NR Mobile Device Test Platform from 450 MHz to 6 GHz
RF Test Set  from Anritsu

The ME7834NR from Anritsu is a 5G NR Mobile Device Test Platform that operates from 450 MHz to 6 GHz. It has been designed to perform 3GPP-based Protocol Conformance Tests (PCT) and Carrier Acceptance Testing (CAT) of mobile devices incorporating Multiple Radio Access Technologies (RAT). This test platform supports 5G New Radio (NR) technology in both Standalone and Non-Standalone mode.
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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.
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Vector Network Analyzer
2/4 Port High-End Vector Network Analyzers from 10 MHz to 67 GHz
Vector Network Analyzer  from Rohde & Schwarz

The R&S ZNA from Rohde & Schwarz are 2/4 Port High-end Vector Network Analyzers that operate from 10 MHz to 67 GHz. These VNAs act as a powerful, universal test platform for characterizing active and passive DUTs. They offer a wide dynamic range of up to 146 dB and have extremely low trace noise of 0.001 dB at 1 kHz IF bandwidth.
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RF Amplifier
Low Noise Amplifier from 1.4 to 2.7 GHz for LTE and 5G Applications
RF Amplifier  from Infineon Technologies

The BGA9H1MN9 from Infineon Technologies is a Low Noise Amplifier designed for LTE and 5G applications from 1.4 to 2.7 GHz. It provides 20.2 dB of gain, has a noise figure of 0.6 dB, and has high EMI robustness. The LNA features gain steps that allow the gain and linearity to be adjusted to enhance the system dynamic range and accommodate varying interference scenarios.
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RF Amplifier
Low Noise Amplifier from 1 to 60 GHz
RF Amplifier  from MI-WAVE

The 955-0.1/60/30/1.85mmF from MI-WAVE is a Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) that operates from 1 to 60 GHz. It provides a gain of 30 dB with a noise figure of 5 dB and has a P1dB of 10 dBm. This LNA is available in a module that measures 1.80 x 1.50 x 0.45 inches and has coaxial connectors. It is ideal for use in 5G & 6G, test & measurement, mobile & satellite communications, radar systems, and weather & earth observation applications.
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RF Transceiver
Tri-Band Sub-6 GHz 2x2 MIMO Transceiver for 5G NR Applications
RF Transceiver  from Metanoia Communications Inc.

The MT3812 from Metanoia is a Tri-Band 5G Sub-6 GHz 5G-NR Transceiver with support for 2x2 MIMO. It has a scalable architecture that can help in building higher density applications by using multiple instances of the chip. The transceiver supports 50 to 200 MHz channel bandwidth (BW) in the TX mode and 20 to 200 MHz channel BW in the RX mode.
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RF Connector
Micro RF Connector for mm-Wave and 5G Applications
RF Connector  from I-PEX

The 20939-001-R13 from I-PEX is a Micro RF Connector that operates from DC to 43.5 GHz. It has a dielectric withstanding voltage of 200 V (AC) and a VSWR of less than 1.68. This connector measures 2.1 x 2.0 mm with a 1.13 mm micro-coaxial wire (AWG) cable. It is ideal for mm-Wave, and 5G applications.
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RF Cable
110 GHz Test Cable for mmWave 5G, 6G, and Automotive Radar Applications
RF Cable  from Times Microwave Systems

The Clarity 110 from Times Microwave is a Rugged Test Cable that provides ultra-stable performance up to 110 GHz. It provides more than 100 dB of shielding and has a propagation velocity of 70%. This cable has phase stability of ±2°, amplitude stability of ±0.075 dB, and a VSWR of less than 1.45:1. It has a wide operating temperature range from -55 to 125°C.
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Directional Coupler
5-20 dB Directional Couplers for Sub-6 GHz 5G Applications
Directional Coupler  from Microlab

The CC-6xxE Series from Microlab are Directional Couplers that are designed for 5G FR1 signal distribution from 617 to 5925 MHz. They provide coupling from 5 to 20 dB with directivity of up to 20 dB and a low PIM of -161 dBc. These couplers can handle an average power of 300 W and peak power of 1 kW.
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Power Divider
30 W 2-Way Wilkinson Power Divider from 0.35 to 6 GHz
Power Divider  from Fairview Microwave

The FMDV1053 from Fairview Microwave is a 2-Way Wilkinson Power Divider that operates from 350 MHz to 6 GHz. It can handle a CW input power of 30 W, a peak input power of 300 W, and reverse power of 2 W. The power divider has an insertion loss of 0.8 dB and provides over 20 dB of isolation. It has an amplitude balance of ±0.2 dB and a phase balance ±3°.
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Antenna
Ceiling-Mounted 5G NR/4G LTE DAS Antenna from 617 to 4200 MHz
Antenna  from Pulse Electronics

The DASLPP5G4310 from Pulse Electronics is a 5G NR/4G LTE Multi-Dipole DAS Antenna that operates from 617 to 4200 MHz. This horizontally polarized antenna provides more than 2 dBi of gain and has an average efficiency of 75%. It has an omnidirectional radiation pattern with a VSWR of 1.5:1 and a PIM of -152 dBc.
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