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ZTE Corp. announced that the company is strengthening its strategic investments into the transportation and automotive market and is developing both roadside units (RSU) and onboard units (OBU) supporting 3GPP Release 14 LTE-V2X featuring Qualcomm C-V2X chipset solution.

In this technical paper, we analyze the architecture, semiconductor technology, and RF front-end (RFFE) design needed to deliver mmWave FWA services. Discussing topics such as: Scan-angle requirements, Tradeoffs of Hybrid-beamforming versus All-Digital Beamforming for the Base Transceiver Station (BTS),Analyze BTS semiconductor technology and RF front-end components, and Gallium-Nitride on Silicon Carbide (GaN-on-SiC) front-end modules (FEMs) designed specifically for the 5G FWA

This article is organized into 3 major topics. In the first section, we will discuss some of the leading use cases for mmwave communications and set the stage for the analysis that follows. In the second and third sections we will delve into the architectures and technology for the mmwave basestation systems. In section 2 we will discuss technology for the beamformers and how the required transmit power influences the choice of technology for the system front-end. While the beamformer gets much of the spotlight in the press, there is equally important section of the radio that performs the conversion from bits to mmwave frequency. We will present an example signal chain for this section of the system and suggest some leading-edge components from Analog Devices for radio designer’s consideration.

Skyworks reported record fiscal fourth quarter (Q4) and full year results — the ninth consecutive year of revenue and earnings growth. The positive results were dampened by declining iPhone shipments and mobile phone softness in China. Skyworks CEO tried to alleviate any near-term concerns by discussing technology development to position Skyworks to be a leader in 5G.

Keysight Technologies Inc. announced it has extended the company's collaboration with Cohu Inc. to deliver enhanced high volume manufacturing (HVM) solutions for the 5G semiconductor manufacturing test market.

Anokiwave announced the appointment of Alastair Upton as senior vice president of business development.

Skyworks announced its latest switch solution for mobile antenna applications, the SKY13699-21, which enables main and diversity antenna swapping and provides exceptional insertion loss and isolation in a compact package, minimizing signal loss and footprint challenges for system designers.

5G-Courses.com announces that it has released a new course into its portfolio, entitled: Private LTE Networks.