MixComm, the mmWave Antennas to Algorithms™ pioneer, announced it is working with Dreamtech, a technology enabler that “Brings Dream Technology to Reality,“ to further the development of 5G mmWave systems. Through this new partnership, the companies will collaborate on network infrastructure solutions, such as repeaters, customer premises equipment and more, as well as user equipment devices.
“We were initially attracted to MixComm due to the promise of improved linear output power and efficiency performance from their front-end ICs, such as the Summit 2629. Through our evaluations we’ve seen that MixComm is indeed offering a real performance breakthrough, which will translate to higher performance and lower cost mmWave phased array systems,” said Daniel Kang, head of Digital Solution Team, Convergence Division at Dreamtech. “As a premier partner of MixComm, we plan to leverage our complementary expertise to make widespread 5G mmWave a reality.”
“With the Dreamtech’s extensive mmWave systems design expertise, board and module technology and proven high-volume manufacturing capabilities, working with Dreamtech was an easy decision,” said Jay Martin, vice president of Global Business Development at MixComm. “Together, we will be able to put top-performing mmWave solutions in the hands of customers.”
Building off MixComm’s deep mmWave RFSOI experience, Dreamtech will initially offer MixComm’s evaluation boards and antenna array designs, which will accelerate development of 5G systems.
MixComm also announced that Woonsub Kim, former executive vice president and general manager of Samsung’s Network Division, has joined its advisory board. As a seasoned advisor to several successful telecommunications and semiconductor companies, Woonsub will bring invaluable experience to the MixComm team. With more than thirty years of experience at Samsung, he previously held executive roles within several Samsung departments. He also holds a master’s and bachelor’s degree from Kyong Buk University.
“Woonsub has a tremendous amount of telecommunications experience and insight, which will be of great value to MixComm as we build on the momentum of our breakthrough mmWave products and customer wins,” said Mike Noonen, CEO of MixComm. “Woonsub’s strategic advice from the perspective of a customer will be extremely helpful to guide our 5G and satellite communications product roadmap and accelerate our customer engagements.”
“I am glad to work with the talented MixComm team who is providing best-in-class RF Front end on an innovative RFSOI process,” said Woonsub Kim. “MixComm is the value-driven company at 5G infrastructure and satellite communication. I feel excited to share MixComm’s value with relevant industry leading players.”