5G EDITORIAL & GUEST OPINIONS
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![US China trade war GettyImages-1215715673]( "Banning Chinese Software, Hardware In Connected Vehicles Sold In The U.S.")
Banning Chinese Software, Hardware In Connected Vehicles Sold In The U.S.Connected vehicles improve safety and the driving experience. However national security concerns have led to a proposed ban in key communications and automated driving system software or hardware from China and Russia.
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![GettyImages-1152954877 IoT satcom communications]( "Understanding The Importance Of Oscillators In Communication Technology")
Understanding The Importance Of Oscillators In Communication TechnologyOscillators ensure frequency stability in communication devices by generating precise reference signals, reducing drift, and enabling syncronization, modulation, and clarity.
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![GettyImages-1766572332]( "How To Keep The Lights On With Smart Grids And Drones")
How To Keep The Lights On With Smart Grids And DronesOak Ridge National Laboratory is driving innovation to create a secure, efficient, and resilient smart grid capable of meeting future energy demands while supporting clean energy transitions.
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![GettyImages-478414373]( "Saying Goodbye To The Year That Was")
Saying Goodbye To The Year That WasIt’s time to look at the most-read articles that appeared on RF Globalnet this year. Come for the nostalgic look at A Charlie Brown Christmas, stay for the beautiful cables, death of analog, oscillators, mysteries, and so much more.
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![GettyImages-846762340 radar]( "The Ins And Outs Of Phased Array Radar (Or What I Learned From Teddy Duncan)")
The Ins And Outs Of Phased Array Radar (Or What I Learned From Teddy Duncan)As research continues, phased array radar systems are expected to become more efficient, versatile, and cost-effective, opening up new possibilities in both military and civilian applications.
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![GettyImages-861190046 5g]( "How Can Designers Optimize Power Amplifiers For 5G Millimeter Wave Systems?")
How Can Designers Optimize Power Amplifiers For 5G Millimeter Wave Systems?5G operates in low, mid, and high bands, with mmWave offering ultra-fast speeds. Amplifier optimization using Nano5G™ tuners ensures performance in compact, high-frequency 5G systems.
5G NEWS FEATURES
Back Channel — Rolls Royce And Nuclear Reactors On The Moon, Ultra-Low-Power IoT Through RF, The Father Of Polish RF, And More
Back Channel presents the most captivating news and innovations in RF and microwaves. This week, we look at some AOC news, the successful test flight of an electric motor drive on a hybrid electric aircraft, a life well lived, and more.
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![22_12_RFG_BackChannel_450x300]( "Back Channel — New Composite Safer Than SPE, Taiwan Making Inroads Into Global Space Supply Chain, China “Most Immediate Threat” In Weaponizing Space Technology, And More")
Back Channel — New Composite Safer Than SPE, Taiwan Making Inroads Into Global Space Supply Chain, China “Most Immediate Threat” In Weaponizing Space Technology, And More
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![22_12_RFG_BackChannel_450x300]( "Back Channel — New Phase Shifter Using Liquid Gallium Alloy Yields Impressive Results, Smaller Smartphones?, Exploring The Dark Ages Of The Universe, And More")
Back Channel — New Phase Shifter Using Liquid Gallium Alloy Yields Impressive Results, Smaller Smartphones?, Exploring The Dark Ages Of The Universe, And More
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![22_12_RFG_BackChannel_450x300]( "Back Channel — Using Radar To Predict Falls, The Dark Side Of The Moon, Name The Mascot!, And More")
Back Channel — Using Radar To Predict Falls, The Dark Side Of The Moon, Name The Mascot!, And MoreBack Channel presents the most captivating news and innovations in RF and microwaves. This week, Keysight Technologies acquires Cliosoft, AOC opens registration for Cyber/Electronic Warfare Convergence 2023 Conference, how RF can bring cheap internet to Kenya, and more.
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![22_12_RFG_BackChannel_450x300]( "Back Channel — The Shortest Electron Pulses Ever, New EW Warfare Device Causing Concern Among Ukrainian Forces, AR Headset Gives Wearer X-ray Vision, And More")
Back Channel — The Shortest Electron Pulses Ever, New EW Warfare Device Causing Concern Among Ukrainian Forces, AR Headset Gives Wearer X-ray Vision, And MoreBack Channel presents the most captivating news and innovations in RF and microwaves. This week, we look at the projected growth of the RF Interconnect market, explore hidden universes, celebrate Hispanic visionaries, and more.
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![22_12_RFG_BackChannel_450x300]( "Back Channel — Pressure To Design In Tighter Spaces, World's First Advanced-Ready 5G Modem RF Chip, 3D Lightning, And More")
Back Channel — Pressure To Design In Tighter Spaces, World's First Advanced-Ready 5G Modem RF Chip, 3D Lightning, And MoreBack Channel presents the most captivating news and innovations in RF and microwaves. This week, we explore a couple of markets, congratulate an NSF CAREER award winner, and more.
5G NEWS
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![Faststream - 5G RU platform]( "MWC Barcelona 2023: Faststream's 5G RU Platform Addresses The Growing Private And Public Network Opportunities")
Faststream’s new DFE SoC combines hardened Digital Front End (DFE) blocks with adaptive logic DFE solution incorporating CFR, DPD, an integrated direct RF sampling transceiver and enables more processing per channel.
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![31-Angle resolved CIR THz channel measurements_Crop_200_63436]( "Rohde & Schwarz Drives 6G With Sub-THz Channel Propagation Measurements")
Rohde & Schwarz has conducted a channel-sounding measurement campaign performed in an urban micro scenario as well as an indoor scenario at 158 GHz and 300 GHz on the Rohde & Schwarz campus in Munich, Germany to understand the propagation characteristics of THz frequencies.
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![Rohde - CMX500 One Box Tester]( "Rohde & Schwarz Industry Leader In 5G NR Protocol Conformance Test Cases With R&S CMX500 One-Box Tester")
Rohde & Schwarz submitted its latest 5G NR protocol conformance test cases to the Global Certification Forum (GCF) at the GCF CAG#72 meeting in October 2022 and successfully passed verification.
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![Rohde - HEAD Acoustics]( "HEAD Acoustics Relies On R&S CMX500 To Accelerate Testing Of 5G NR Voice Service (VoNR)")
The voice and audio analysis expert HEAD acoustics has decided in favor of the 5G test solution from Rohde & Schwarz for verification of voice and audio services of 5G mobile devices.
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![WBA - chart]( "Industry Report Reveals 33% Plan To Deploy Wi-Fi 7 By 2024")
A Wireless Broadband Alliance cross-industry survey reveals Wi-Fi 7 is a top global priority to supercharge Wi-Fi capabilities and drive new IIoT use cases.
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![TCI - Spectrum]( "TCI Launches Active Monitoring Software To Solve Spectrum Management And Scarcity Challenges")
Spectrum Surveyor from TCI enables regulators to proactively and continuously monitor frequencies, with a centralized sensor approach suited for the evolving digital landscape.
5G VIDEOS
5G Wi-Fi 6E devices and cellular infrastructure have evolved with more complex multi-band transceivers and new frequency bands that wireless test engineers must address. In this video, learn about JFW test systems, components, and customization offerings.
Finwave’s Thom Degnan introduces us to Finwave, whose GaN-on-Si technology aims to unlock the true power of the 5G infrastructure and handset marketplaces.
Jim Ahne of Guerrilla RF demonstrates a few examples of how Guerrilla’s high performance RF products are being utilized for innovation across the 5G and automotive industries.
The Rohde & Schwarz team presents a close look at cutting-edge solutions for 6G and the D-Band, including the ZNA Vector Network Analyzer.
5G PRODUCTS
The QPA9822 is a wideband, high-gain, and high-linearity driver amplifier designed to handle wideband 5G NR instantaneous signal bandwidths, making it perfectly suited for m-MIMO applications.
These 2.92 mm switches come in SPDT, Multi-Position, Transfer (DPDT), and Terminated models, offering excellent RF performance in Return Loss (VSWR), Insertion Loss, and Isolation.
The Qorvo QPF7250 is an integrated front end module (iFEM) designed for Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) systems which marries the advantages of active components with edgeBoost filter technology.
The Si5518B NetSync Network Synchronizer Clock combines the functions of a SyncE/IEEE 1588 PTP network synchronizer clock with a low phase noise 5G/eCPRI wireless jitter attenuator into a single IC device.
5G WHITE PAPERS, APPLICATION NOTES, CASE STUDIES, & BROCHURES
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![GettyImages-1320071768 5G broadband tower signal RF]( "5G Solutions: RF Coverage From MHz To mmWave")
Qorvo enables seamless 5G connectivity through advanced RF solutions, supporting applications from small cells to fixed wireless access, with a focus on mmWave technology.
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![GettyImages-1472104559 vrtual reality metaverse]( "The Metaverse And Extended Reality")
The metaverse, XR and 5G/6G wireless networks are interconnected. Advanced wireless networks are essential for unlocking the full potential of the metaverse and XR.
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![GettyImages-1152954877 IoT satcom communications]( "Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces")
Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS) offer potential benefits for future wireless communications, including improved coverage, energy efficiency, and security.
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![R&S 5G Poster]( "Rethink 5G Device Testing")
5G presents new challenges for device testing due to its complexity and advanced RF components. This poster provides an overview of 5G testing stages, highlighting opportunities and challenges.
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![small-cell-5g-systems]( "Revolutionizing The mmWave 5G Business Case")
mmWave 5G is crucial for 5G's full potential. Innovative mmWave technology has made it commercially viable by offering high-performance, cost-effective solutions.
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![GettyImages-861190046 5g]( "New Transceiver IC Eases mmWave 5G Front End Design")
5G small cells require high-performance, integrated components to operate at mmWave frequencies. These small cells are crucial for expanding 5G coverage and meeting growing data demands.
