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RF to Millimeter-Wave Front-End Component
Design Trends for 5G Communications
With Cadence AWR Software
RF front-end architectures grow more complex with each generation of communication
systems. To accommodate these architectures, more densification and miniaturization is
taking place with electronic systems implemented through innovations in system-in-package
(SiP) design. Cadence offers the broadest, most integrated design solution to bring the
Intelligent System Design™ strategy to the communication products of the future.
Contents
Overview .............................................................................................................. 2
The Third Wave of Wireless Communications ........................................... 3
Addressing RF Front-End Physical Design ................................................ 5
Cadence RF-to-mmWave Design Solutions .............................................. 6
Multi-Band Active Antenna Tuner for Cellular IoT Applications .......... 7
Sub-6GHz Design for eMMB ......................................................................... 13
mmWave Chip, Package, and Board Beamforming Solutions ........... 16
Conclusion .........................................................................................................20
