Qualcomm's next 5G RF module is sized for tomorrow's phones
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5G cellular connectivity isn't an if, but a when. The next generation of mobile wireless promises much higher peak download speeds than today's LTE deployments, but to get there, carriers will need to deploy ample base stations covering the 28-GHz band, more commonly known as mmWave. mmWave signals are short-ranged, directional, and easily attenuated, so it's difficult to maintain a consistent connection with a mobile device using that spectrum. Despite those challenges, mmWave is a holy grail of sorts for 5G because bandwidth in that spectrum is abundant and can be used to carry lots of data quickly.
Counter-clockwise: the QTM052 mmWave module, the Snapdragon ...