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Date: 5 May, 2022
 
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Researchers Develop Tile Based 5G Antenna Arrays that Can be Easily Customized and Transported

Georgia Tech

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Transmissive Metasurface Technology Redirects Wireless Signals for Improved 5G & 6G Performance

KYOCERA

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New Material Used to Develop Lightweight, Cost-effective, 5G Base Station Antennas

SABIC

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Report: Investments in 5G mmWave Solutions to Pick up in 2023

Mobile Experts Inc

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RFHIC Introduces the World's First C-Band Power Amplifier Module for 5G Massive MIMO Systems

RFHIC

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Akoustis Ships Second XBAW Filter in New Wafer-Level Package to Tier-1 5G Mobile Customer

Akoustis

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Ubicquia and Movandi Partner to Develop mmWave Streetlight Repeaters for 5G Deployment

Movandi Corporation

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Sierra Wireless Launches Next-Generation 5G Mobile Broadband Embedded Modules

Sierra Wireless

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Fortify Announces Commercial Availability of High Value Materials for 5G and Advanced Electronic Devices

Fortify

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Airgain and Mobix Labs Collaborate to Develop First-to-Market 5G C-Band and mmWave Solutions

Airgain

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Keysight Enables Xiaomi to Validate 5G Technology in Smartphones and IoT Devices

Keysight Technologies

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FCC Selects Anritsu Equipment to Conduct SAR and HAC Compliance Tests on 5G Devices

Anritsu

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5G White Papers & Articles
Over-the-Air RF Conformance Measurements on 5G NR Devices - Rohde & Schwarz
5G: Managing Component-level Risks for Commercial Success - Murata
Industrial IoT in a 5G world - Technology - aruba
Positioning in 5G NR: A Look at the Technology and Related Test Aspects - Rohde & Schwarz
Monitor and Troubleshoot 5G RF Channel Performance During Traffic Testing with the VIAVI Lab to Field™ Solution - Viavi Solutions
Advanced Connectivity Architecture for 5G-V2X and DSRC - Analog Devices
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Signal Generator
1/2/4-Channel Vector Signal Generators from 9 kHz to 54 GHz
Signal Generator  from Keysight Technologies

The M9484C Series from Keysight Technologies are 1/2/4-Channel VXG Vector Signal Generators that operates from 9 kHz to 54 GHz. They offer 2.5 GHz of modulation bandwidth per channel and have low phase noise with minimal measurement uncertainty. These generators can be used for multi-antenna test applications such as MIMO and beamforming with precise phase coherence and timing synchronization.
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RF Transceiver
Up/Down Converter from 24.25 to 29.5 GHz for 5G Applications
RF Transceiver  from Anokiwave

The AWMF-0224 from Anokiwave is a Dual-Channel IF Up/Down Converter with an RF Frequency from 24.25 to 29.5 GHz. It integrates dual Tx single-sideband up-conversion, dual Rx image-reject down-conversion functionality, and an on-chip LO synthesizer that enables 2T2R applications within a single die. It is available in an FC-LSP package and is suitable for use in 5G applications.
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RF Transceiver
5G mmWave Up/Down Converter from 24.5 to 65 GHz
RF Transceiver  from Farran

The FCE-V-TR-0001 from Farran is an up/down converter that can be used as a frequency extender for testing 5G Applications from 24.5 to 52.6 GHz. It is a unique, dedicated Transmit/Receive system for 5G, compliant with the most recent 3GPP release 17 millimeter-wave frequency range. It upconverts an input IF frequency of 6 GHz to 24.25-52.6 GHz and can down-convert an input RF frequency from 57-65 GHz to 6 GHz.
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Integrated Microwave Assembly
5G Open-Radio Unit for O-RAN Deployments
Integrated Microwave Assembly  from AmpliTech

The A1001-RU-1 from AmpliTech is a 5G Open-Radio Unit (O-RU) for sub-6 GHz deployment from 2.496 to 2.69 GHz and 3.4 to 4.0 GHz. It utilizes GaN power amplifiers along with 64 phased array elements for digital beamforming. This O-RU consists of three main parts: the first is the Radio Frequency Processing Unit (RFPU) which includes the antennas, high power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, duplexers, and other functions.
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RF Amplifier
16 W GaN Power Amplifier Module from 3700 to 3980 MHz
RF Amplifier  from RFHIC

The RFDJQ from RFHIC is a 2-Stage GaN on SiC Power Amplifier Module that operates from 3700 to 3980 MHz. It delivers an output power of 16 W with a drain efficiency of up to 45%. The amplifier is designed with an asymmetric Doherty structure for 32T32R active antenna systems delivering twice the power while maintaining its compact size as it did for previous 64T64R solutions. It is ideal for 5G Massive MIMO applications.
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Front End Module
Front-End Module for Sub-6 GHz LTE, 4G, and 5G-NR Applications
Front End Module  from Skyworks Solutions

The SKY58277-31 from Skyworks is a Front-End Module (FEM) for LTE, 4G, and 5G-NR applications. It consists of PA blocks, a MIPI standard digital control block, filter, antenna, and Tx-Rx switches, and low noise amplifiers (LNA). The module covers multiple bands and meets the spectral linearity requirements of CP-OFDM and DFTS-OFDM modulations with up to 100 MHz bandwidth and up to 273 resource block allocations.
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Front End Module
3.3 to 5 GHz MHz Rx Front-End Module for TD-LTE and 5G Massive MIMO
Front End Module  from NXP Semiconductors

The AFRX5G372 from NXP Semiconductors is an integrated multi-chip Rx front end module (FEM) designed for TD-LTE and 5G Massive MIMO applications. This module operates from 3300 to 5000 MHz and provides a gain of 34 dB and a noise figure of 1.6 dB at 5000 MHz in the receive mode. It is available in a 6.2 x 6.2 mm LGA package, which is compatible with QFN 6 x 6 footprint.
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RF Over Fiber Module
5G-Ready Radio-over-Fiber Link Up to 50 GHz
RF Over Fiber Module  from RF SPIN

The Radio-over-Fiber (RoF) link from RF Spin is a radio-optical bridging solution. It enables radio signal transmission in frequency bands up to 50 GHz with minimal distortion and excellent performance. This high-tech and sophisticated system use a modular architecture. It can be used to convert radio signals to optical signals and vice-versa, thus effectively eliminating the difficulties associated with long-distance RF transmission.
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RF Repeaters
mmWave On-Glass 5G Repeater from 37.6 to 40 GHz
RF Repeaters  from Pivotal Commware

The Echo 5G from Pivotal is a mmWave 5G Repeater that operates from 37.6 to 40 GHz. This on-glass repeater utilizes holographic beamforming (HBF) technology and has been designed to counteract signal loss at millimeter-wave frequencies. It consists of an outdoor unit (ODU) and an indoor unit (IDU) that enables outdoor-to-indoor signal transitions to deliver an immersive 5G mmWave experience with a latency of 5ns.
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Wireless SoC
Low-Power, High-Performance SoC for 4G LTE and 5G Applications
Wireless SoC  from Octasic Inc

The OCT3032W from Octasic is a high-performance, low-power SoC for 4G LTE and 5G applications. The SoC supports 5G New Radio (NR) for both Non-Standalone (NSA) and Standalone (SA) deployments with throughputs up to 800/300 Mbps for downlink/uplink. It consumes 0.5 to 8 W of power, depending on the application.
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Cellular Module
2x2 MIMO 5G mmWave Antenna Module
Cellular Module  from Qualcomm

The QTM545 from Qualcomm is a 2x2 MIMO 5G mmWave Antenna Module that covers the 24.25-27.5, 26.5-29.5 GHz, 27.5-28.35 GHz, 37-40 GHz, and 39.5-43.5 GHz mmWave spectrum bands. The module uses Qualcomm Smart Transmit 2.0 and Qualcomm 5G PowerSave 2.0 to boost performance and battery life.
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Cellular Module
3.5 Gbps Sub-6 GHz 5G-NR Module for North American
Cellular Module  from Fibocom

The FG160-NA from Fibocom is a Sub-6 GHz 5G-NR Module that features 3GPP Release 16 capabilities and is designed to offer backward compatibility with LTE/WCDMA network standards. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon X62 modem chipset. It provides an uplink rate of up to 900 Mbps and a maximum downlink rate of 3.5 Gbps for 5G Applications.
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Band Pass Filter
5G-NR Band Pass Filter with Passband from 27.5 to 28.5 GHz
Band Pass Filter  from TMYTEK

The FT-BPF-n261-C from TMYTEK is a Band Pass Filter with a passband from 27.5 to 28.5 GHz covering the 5G-NR n261 band. It has a passband insertion loss of 4.1 dB and provides more than 25 dB of rejection above and below the passband. This filter is available in a RoHS-compliant package that measures 47.78 x 29.33 x 13.74 mm with 2.92 mm (female) connectors.
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Band Stop Filter
10 W Band Reject Filter with Stopband from 26.5 to 29.5 GHz
Band Stop Filter  from Wainwright Instruments

The WRCX10-25000-26500-29500-31000-40CC from Wainwright Instruments is a Band Reject Filter for the 5G n257 Band. It has a stopband from 26.5 to 29.5 GHz and passbands from DC to 25 GHz and 31 to 36 GHz. The filter can handle a CW input power of 10 W, provides an attenuation of more than 40 dB in the stopband, and has a passband insertion loss of less than 2.5 dB.
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Band Pass Filter
5G mmWave Band Pass Filter with Passband from 37.5 to 40 GHz
Band Pass Filter  from Cubic Nuvotronics, Inc.

The PSF39B03S from Cubic Nuvotronics is a Band Pass Filter with a passband from 37.5 to 40 GHz. It can handle a CW input power of 2 W and has an insertion loss of less than 2 dB in the passband. The filter provides more than 20 dB rejection above and below the passband and has steep filtering skirts that allow optimal utilization of the frequency band.
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RF Amplifier
Low-Power LNA from 2.3 to 2.7 GHz for 4G/5G Applications
RF Amplifier  from Infineon Technologies

The BGA9H1BN6 from Infineon Technologies is a Low Noise Amplifier designed for 4G and 5G applications from 2.3 to 2.7 GHz. It provides 20.3 dB of gain with a noise figure of 0.6 dB and has high EMI robustness. The LNA features multi-step control that allows the gain to be adjusted to increase the dynamic range of the system and provides a power saving option.
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RF Switch
SPDT Switch from 617 to 6000 MHz for 5G and Automotive Applications
RF Switch  from Qorvo

The QPC8015Q from Qorvo is an SPDT Switch that operates from 617 to 6000 MHz. It can handle an input power of 26 dBm, has an insertion loss of less than 0.3 dB, and provides 41 dB of isolation. The switch is controlled by a 1-bit GPIO and has a switching speed of 2500 ns. It requires a DC supply of 2.4 to 5.5 V, consumes less than 50 µA of current, and does not need blocking capacitors on the RF ports.
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Cellular Module
Sub-6 GHz 5G/4G/3G Module for Global Coverage
Cellular Module  from Fibocom

The FM350-GL from Fibocom is a Sub-6 GHz 5G/4G/3G Module that provides global mobile network coverage. It delivers a downlink data rate of up to 4.67 Gbps and a maximum uplink data rate of 1.25 Gbps. This module delivers a Tx power of 23.5 dBm and has an Rx sensitivity of -102 dBm. It has a built-in eSIM and Assisted-GNSS (A-GNSS) that supports GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, and QZSS constellations.
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Base Station Antenna
36-Port Hexa Band Antenna from 698 to 2690 MHz
Base Station Antenna  from Amphenol Antenna Solutions

The 5798400R-3 from Amphenol Antenna Solutions is a 36-Port Hexa-Band Antenna that operates from 698 to 2690 MHz. This ±45° polarized antenna provides a gain of up to 17.2 dBi and has a VSWR of less than 1.5:1. It has an azimuth beamwidth of 61.6° and an elevation beamwidth of 4.8°. The antenna can handle an input power of 250 W per port and provides inter/intra cluster isolation of more than 25 dB.
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