Greensboro-based Qorvo, a global provider of RF solutions, has introduced two bulk acoustic wave (BAW) filters to support the ongoing global deployment of 5G base stations.
The new QPQ3500 and QPQ3501 filters offer base station manufacturers pin-compatible, 5G filter solutions that deliver lower insertion loss and superior out-of-band rejection than similar products. Pin compatibility allows the use of common printed circuit boards that support different frequency bands, eliminating costly board redesign and reducing time to market.
The new BAW filters from Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) support the growing global demand for higher frequency and greater bandwidth. The QPQ3500 (Band 42) supports China and Europe while the QPQ3501 (Bands 42 and 52) addresses 5G base station requirements in China and India. These filters enable higher data capacity with 5G in densely populated urban areas and expanded coverage in rural or suburban areas. The new products build on the success of Qorvo's QPQ1298 2.6 GHz BAW filter for Band 41 applications.
"Qorvo's technology, manufacturing scale and global footprint combine to deliver unique benefits for base station (original equipment manufacturers) designing for 5G Bands 42/52,” said Roger Hall, Qorvo's general manager of High Performance Solutions. “Our portfolio will soon be expanding to support additional 5G frequencies."
The global deployment of 5G networks is driving demand for Qorvo's high-performance RF solutions, including GaN high-power amplifiers and GaAs front-end modules (FEMs). Qorvo's 5G portfolio serves the needs of base station manufacturers and network operators to increase capacity and expand coverage. It also provides solutions for new 5G smartphones including low-band, mid-high and ultra-high-band FEMs; transmit-receive modules; and antenna control solutions that enable new designs, enhanced performance and faster time to market.
