5G White Papers, Application Notes, Case Studies, & Brochures

1. Through The 5G Antenna Design Maze With Antenna-Plexers 11/19/2020

   Antenna-plexers provide a solution for how to accommodate the dramatic increase in RF complexity, even as the space allocated to antennas continues to shrink. They enable manufacturers to accommodate new 5G bands, 4x4 MIMO, and other new requirements with fewer antennas, and with no impact on existing form factors or features. By using antenna-plexers, manufacturers can deliver the full benefits of 5G without impacting their ability to add innovative features that attract consumers.

2. Critical Communications: 3 Key Trends Driving Evolution 11/16/2020

   This white paper discusses three trends driving evolution in critical communications applications. Key points include public safety agencies’ use of analog-to-digital standards, multi-format radios and their use of LTE and WLAN technologies, and the move of radios to custom digital formats.

3. At mmWave Frequencies, Surface Mount Components Are Key To Reducing Cost 11/6/2020

   Frequencies in the mmWave spectrum play a key role in 5G communications. RF technology that was developed around existing mmWave applications has evolved to encompass the needs of 5G wireless access and components for such systems need to be selected for performance and cost. Commercial systems are subject to intense price pressure, making both the purchase cost and the implementation cost of a component important factors in selecting devices for a new design. Another key consideration is likely size constraints and the need to preserve valuable board space.

4. Know Today’s RF Filtering Trends To Better Meet The Needs Of Tomorrow’s RF Design Jobs 11/6/2020

   At any given time, there are a multitude of signals at a variety of frequencies streaming all around us. Each device that relies on receiving the proper RF signals such as televisions, radios, radars, medical devices, and cell phones, requires some level of filtering. While all filters have the same basic job – remove unwanted or out-of-band signals – the specific job requirements of each filter vary depending on the RF architecture used and the needs of the final device.

5. Six Essential 5G Field Tests Using FieldFox Handheld Analyzers 10/1/2020

   5G cellular technology will push the boundaries of networks and fuel technologies such as autonomous cars, Internet of Things (IoT), virtual reality, and live streaming videos. These new capabilities and improvements will require accurate field test methods for deployment. This article introduces six essential field tests for 5G installation, verification, optimization, and troubleshooting using the FieldFox handheld analyzer.

6. XFdtd Analyzes Complex Beam Steering Antenna Arrays 9/1/2020

   In this article, Remcom demonstrates how XF’s superposition and array optimization features simplify the process for understanding device performance by providing efficient ways to validate array coverage.

7. Qorvo® Mobile Filter Solutions Brochure 8/18/2020

   Qorvo offers a variety of multiplexer filter solutions designed for enabling complex carrier aggregation (CA) in advanced LTE and 5G architectures.

8. First Steps In 5G Overcoming New Radio Device Design Challenges Series 8/17/2020

   5G networks promise faster and more reliable communication that will open doors to exciting applications, but they will also bring new challenges in its design and testing. This white paper is the first installment of a four-part white paper series that explores the new radio standard and considerations for addressing new challenges in designing and testing 5G devices.

9. Field Tests For A 5G Future 8/17/2020

   From high-density urban environments to rural locations where livestock outnumbers people, delivering on 5G performance requires extensive field testing. Download the infographic Field Tests For A 5G Future and start mapping out a deployment strategy.

10. How To Design User Equipment Antenna Systems For 5G Wireless Networks 8/17/2020

    The evolution to 5G promises low latency, high data rates, and increased channel capacity for mobile communication networks. Delivering this promise requires revamping existing networks, building new infrastructure and developing the client devices. These are major changes and implementing them is going to be difficult, costly, and time-consuming. To this end, virtual prototyping through simulation can help solve the difficult engineering challenges, realize innovations, and reduce costs. This paper provides pervasive simulation techniques and workflows for designing 5G antennas, microcell arrays and end-user devices or user equipment (UE) on Ansys tools.