Developed using NXP’s silicon germanium (SiGe) process, these analogue beamformers support dual-polarisation to improve 5G reliability and offer a high degree of integration to help reduce 5G base station size and costs, as well as reduce current consumption for 5G mmWave solutions.
In addition, the antenna developer system makes it easier for OEMs to accelerate their panel designs to more quickly build 5G antenna systems.
With 5G mmWave solutions typically deployed in dense urban areas, where the higher frequency and bandwidth are well-suited to meet consumers’ needs for higher bitrates, the higher frequency decreases the distance an mmWave signal can cover, as does the interference of buildings and other obstacles. The dual-polarized, 4-channel analogue beamformers are able to deliver a more precise steering of simultaneous beams to users, mitigating the propagation loss common to 5G mmWave deployments and improving overall system reliability.
The MMW9012K and MMW9014K complement NXP’s existing 5G portfolio. The MMW9012K operates at 28 GHz, while the MMW9014K operates at 26 GHz. These devices offer a high transmit and receive gain with EVM at 2.5% at Pout of 9 dBm.
Complementing the dual-polarized analogue beamformers, a new antenna system developer kit helps to reduce time to market and accelerate panel designs. It features an 8x8 antenna panel, with a control board with GUI and power supplies included.
The MMW9012K and MMW9014K are in volume production.
