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5G networks online continue to grow despite the pandemic and economic downturn, even as new 5G subscriber growth tempered in some areas, according to 5G Americas. In Q2 2020, an additional 30 5G networks went live, bringing the total up to 114 5G commercial networks globally, a number which is expected to nearly double to 204 by the end of 2020, according to TeleGeography.

Yole Développement and System Plus Consulting point out the latest innovations and underline the business opportunities in the 5G’s Impact on RF Front-End and Connectivity for Cellphones report. Analysts give detailed analysis of each technology’s strengths and weaknesses and delivers an ecosystem snapshot including market trends and forecasts, market shares, ecosystem and U.S./China trade war analysis, this study also points out COVID-19’s impact on the RF front-end and connectivity business.

Rosenberger has developed a number of RPC-2.92 precision adaptors, microwave cable assemblies and compact calibration kits for applications up to 43.5 GHz.

Qorvo has introduced a high performance, n41 sub-band BAW filter for 5G small cells and repeaters.

Communication Components Inc. (CCI) brings 4x4 MIMO capability to its patented Bi-Sector Array™ Antennas to create a step change in capacity and speeds for mobile networks, through higher order sectorisation (HOS) with 4x4 MIMO.