5G EDITORIAL & GUEST OPINIONS
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![GettyImages-1447791003 - Cadence MmWave Radar Applications]( "Beyond Wireless: Why mmWaves Are More Than Just 5G Enablers")
Beyond Wireless: Why mmWaves Are More Than Just 5G EnablersmmWave technology made its name by helping power 5G communications. But it’s a much more dynamic technology than that, used in industries from aerospace to wireless backhaul. Here we explore ways mmWaves are being tested for use in five different industries.
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![GettyImages-1170352070]( "iPhone 15 To Be Launched At Wonderlust – Will Its 6G Capability Be An Upgrade Over 5G?")
iPhone 15 To Be Launched At Wonderlust – Will Its 6G Capability Be An Upgrade Over 5G?Apple is expected to release the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro at its annual launch event, Wonderlust. The phones will support 6G but is that going to be an improvement over 5G?
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![GettyImages-1398091504]( "Waves Beyond Walls: What To Expect From 2023 European Microwave Week")
Waves Beyond Walls: What To Expect From 2023 European Microwave WeekEuropean Microwave Week offers access to the latest products, research, and initiatives in the microwave sector, along with the chance for face-to-face interaction with leaders shaping the future of microwave technology.
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![GettyImages-1256145551 - 5G]( "Broadening The 5G Ecosystem With RedCap")
Broadening The 5G Ecosystem With RedCapBy November 2023, 5G RedCap software should be added to stand-alone 5G networks. The initial commercialization of 5G RedCap chipsets will begin in 2023, with mass production slated for 2024. It is expected that commercial RedCap devices will be available between 2025 and 2026.
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![GettyImages-539770707-merger-shake-acquire-acquisition]( "The ABCs Of RF M&A")
The ABCs Of RF M&AMergers and acquisitions come in all shapes and sizes. Whether the consolidation of two businesses into one or one business taking ownership of another, M&As are having an impact on the RF industry.
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![GettyImages-471243251]( "RFID In Healthcare: Improving Patient Outcomes While Streamlining Operations")
RFID In Healthcare: Improving Patient Outcomes While Streamlining OperationsRFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology has significant potential in biomedical applications within the healthcare industry. It can be employed to improve patient care, enhance medical research, and streamline various biomedical processes.
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
We have highly reliable coaxial switches with high frequency for any application.
Our 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.
The Skyworks family of wireless jitter attenuators offers CMOS integration, reduced power, low noise and size without compromising the stringent performance and reliability required in wireless applications.
5G WHITE PAPERS, APPLICATION NOTES, CASE STUDIES, & BROCHURES
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![GettyImages-1019172426 connectivity iot]( "Ubiquitous Connectivity Is The Future Of Wireless — Here’s How Engineers Can Prepare")
The main goal of wireless communications is to connect people regardless of their location, and achieving ubiquitous connectivity has become essential for modern wireless systems.
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![GettyImages-857357236 cell service]( "Future-Ready Mobility: Small Cells, DAS, And Crafting A Future-Ready Mobility Landscape")
Learn to equip buildings, campuses, and areas with a strong mobile network that supports emerging cellular technologies. Integrate small cells and DAS for a future-ready investment.
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![Rohde - 5G Private Networks]( "Ensure High Performance Of Private 5G Networks")
5G is important for critical infrastructures like manufacturing and mining to establish fast and secure private networks, enhancing productivity through remote support and machine automation.
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![Remcom - APS Tech Paper Thumb]( "A Fast Indoor Coverage Prediction Scheme At 60 GHz Based On Image Processing, Geometrical Optics, And Transport Theory")
In this paper, we develop a fast and approximate prediction scheme for indoor path loss using digital image processing, geometrical optics, and transport theory.
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![Rohde - 5G NTN]( "5G NTN Takes Flight: Technical Overview Of 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks")
This white paper offers an overview of 5G non-terrestrial networks (NTN) technology and its challenges, incorporating the latest state of 3GPP standardization work.
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![Qorvo - OpenRAN Image 2_540]( "Open RAN’s Promising Future For 5G Design")
Exploring the exciting potential of Open RAN in 5G design, this article delves into the promising future it holds for the telecommunications industry.
