Design Considerations for 5G Millimeter Wave Antenna Arrays

5G NR millimeter wave systems are being implemented for commercial applications and show both the promise and challenges of 5G high data rate applications. Developments in beamforming RFICs as well as antenna materials and fabrication techniques has laid the ground work for the implementation of 2D phased arrays for use in a cellular environment.

For the 5G NR mmWave frequencies, Taoglas has prototyped and tested numerous patented array subsystem designs with multiple chipset OEMs – supporting both infrastructure and IoT OEMs’ integration of 5G NR devices — and is helping resolve some of the most complex antenna design scenarios. Topics covered in this session include:

- The benefits and challenges associated with millimeter wave propagation
- Phased Array Types
- Beamformer RFIC developments
- Smart antenna array system design for 5G networks