5G Infrastructure

Qorvo is a major supplier of RF solutions to the world's leading 2G, 3G and 4G base station manufacturers. As we prepare for 5G, Qorvo is uniquely positioned in the market to support the development of both sub-6 GHz and cmWave / mmWave wireless infrastructure. In fact, we're already supplying products for more than 20 5G field trials.

Qorvo has been investing in product solutions to service the market to enable 5G. Solutions covering relevant 5G bands, such as 3.5, 4.8 and 28 and 39GHz. Sub 6GHz product solutions include dual channel switch LNA modules for the receiver and fully integrated Doherty PA modules for the transmitter. Qorvo is also addressing higher frequency applications with fully integrated front end modules (w/ switch, LNA, PA).

Refer to 5G RF For Dummies for more 5G information.

The deployment strategy of 5G base stations calls for small compact equipment that can be installed in existing street furniture such as light poles while also being capable of withstanding high ambient temperatures. Qorvo's SiC FETs and Schottky diodes, which are suitable for the AC/DC or high-voltage DC/DC power supplies in 5G base stations, offer low conduction and switching power losses and help simplify the thermal management effort. Furthermore, their low output capacitance supports high switching speeds enabling high-power-density designs. The availability of these products in surface mount packages such as TOLL and D2-PAK reduces assembly costs and saves space, whereas traditional through-hole packages like TO-247 simplifies thermal management.