Antenna subsystem employs beamforming IC

Taoglas and MixComm are co-developing a 5G NR mmWave antenna subsystem that covers a frequency band of 26.5 GHz to 29.5 GHz. The Taoglas KHA16.24C smart antenna subsystem leverages MixComm’s Summit 2629 beamforming front-end IC. This subsystem enables the integration of 5G NR devices for infrastructure applications, such as small cells, repeaters, and customer-premise equipment.

The KHA16.24C features a 2D antenna array integrated into a multilayer PCB, encompassing RFICs and 16 antenna elements within a 53×84-mm footprint. The design includes layers for power optimization, thermal control, digital control, and RF feed lines. It is scalable, with the capability to support arrays of up to 1024 elements depending on the implementation.

MixComm’s Summit 2629 beamforming front-end IC integrates power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, and an all-passive beamformer, optimized for 5G infrastructure. Its transmitter/receiver array consists of four elements, each capable of handling dual polarizations. Fabricated on GlobalFoundries’ 45RFSOI, the Summit 2629 includes on-chip temperature and power sensing.

“We are excited to showcase our advanced mmWave smart antenna subsystem together with MixComm,” said Dennis Kish, COO of Taoglas. “The 5G NR mmWave market is starting to emerge globally. Our high-performance and cost-competitive subsystem will help solidify a broader and faster deployment of the technology.”

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