NXP launched a 4-channel dual polarization analog beam former

     NXP Semiconductor added 4-channel dual polarized analog beam formers MMW9012K and MMW9014K, as well as an antenna system development kit, to the 5G product series. These two analog beam formers use NXP's SiGe technology to support dual polarization, which can improve the reliability of 5G millimeter wave solutions, improve integration, reduce the size of 5G base stations, reduce costs, and reduce power consumption. The antenna development system allows OEMs to easily and quickly complete panel design and build 5G antenna systems faster.

     5G millimeter wave solutions are usually deployed in densely populated urban areas to better meet users' needs for higher bit rates with higher frequencies and bandwidth. However, the higher the frequency, the smaller the coverage area of the millimeter wave signal; At the same time, the interference of buildings or other obstacles will also reduce the coverage. NXP's 4-channel dual polarized analog beam former can more accurately direct synchronous beams to users, thus reducing the common propagation loss in 5G millimeter wave deployment and improving the overall reliability of the system.

     MMW9012K and MMW9014K further improve the existing 5G product series of NXP, which comprehensively covers the main power levels and frequency ranges of 5G base stations. The MMW9012K operates at 28 GHz, while the MMW9014K operates at 26 GHz. Both devices provide high transmit and receive gains (2.5% EVM at 9 dBm Pout).

     Doeco Terpstra, vice president and general manager of smart antenna solution product line of NXP, said: "With the continuous promotion of 5G deployment, more and more consumers begin to enjoy the convenience of 5G millimeter wave. Its reliability is also becoming more and more important. OEMs need to be able to accurately direct synchronous beams to different users to provide users with low latency and high bandwidth brought by 5G millimeter wave. At the same time, OEM manufacturers can improve the integration of 5G millimeter wave panels by using dual polarization in single antenna panels, thereby reducing system size and reducing costs 。”

     As a supplement to the dual polarization analog beam former, the new antenna system development kit will help shorten the time to market and speed up the design of antenna panels. The development kit uses an 8x8 antenna lattice panel and includes a control board with a GUI and power supply.