From radios to core networks, a consensus is forming that 6G needs to offer more focused technology than 5G, or is it more technology? Energy, spectrum, and AI top the list of what 6G needs. EE World spoke with four engineers who attended the March 3GPP meeting in Korea. Here’s what they had to say.…
mmWave connectors are field replaceable
Hirose has expanded its compact coaxial connector offering with the introduction of three mmWave field replaceable solutions. Compliant with IEC 61169-32, MIL-STD-348B, and RoHS2 standards, the new mmWave connector family offers secure screw mounting and flexible cable options to simplify design and assembly. The compact field replaceable coaxial connectors feature a rugged design that ensures…
NYU Wireless releases 6G channel propagation data
The wireless industry considers 6.75 GHz to 16.95 GHz as a potential “sweet spot” for 6G communications.
43.5 GHz cables serve 5G and wireless applications
Cables available in three standard lengths with SMA, 2.92 mm, and 2.4 mm end connectors. Samtec’s LL043 Series Nitrowave microwave cable assemblies have performance is optimized from DC to 43.5 GHz with a maximum VSWR of 1.4:1. The 43.5 GHz bandwidth lets the cables operate at 5G mmWave frequencies as well as those used in…
IEEE Phased Array 2024: what we saw
The IEEE Phased Array conference occurred in Boston on October 15-17, 2024. This specialized conference had a small exhibit floor. Here is some of what was on display. Boston — The 2024 IEEE International Symposium on Phased Array Systems & Technology moved into the city after taking place in a suburban Boston hotel for several…
How timing and synchronization improve 5G spectrum efficiency
5G moved from FDD to TDD to improve spectrum efficiency. That move resulted in new timing issues to keep networks in sync.
What to expect from 5G-Advanced
First deployed in 2019 for mobile broadband communications, 5G is now ready for 5G-Advanced, which, for the first time, adds features focused on enterprise use cases starting with 3GPP Release 18. First outlined in 3GPP Release 18, 5G-Advanced (5.5G) (Figure 1) significantly improves network efficiency, latency, throughput, and coverage. 5G-Advanced adds evolved multiple input multiple…
Waveguides attenuate 5G mmWave signals
Pasternack has launched a new series of high-performance waveguide fixed attenuators designed specifically for millimeter-wave applications. These precision attenuators offer exceptional attenuation accuracy and low VSWR across a broad frequency range. This makes them ideal for a variety of tasks in the millimeter-wave spectrum, including power leveling, signal attenuation, and use with test equipment. The key…
Wi-Fi 7 and private 5G networks: co-existence or competition?
Integrating Wi-Fi 7 with private 5G in CPE devices can help ensure reliable, gigabit-level speeds, robust security, and centralized management across diverse deployment scenarios. Delivering high speeds and low latency, private 5G and Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) networks offer efficient spectrum use and robust security for a wide range of demanding applications. What are the…
Video: How should 5G, 6G evolve?
EE World spoke with Matsing’s Manish Matta and Keysight’s Roger Nichols on how 5G is evolving into business use cases and where 6G could play a role.