5G mmWave Filter Specifications and Manufacturers

This document outlines the technical specifications of 5G mmWave filters and lists prominent manufacturers in this field.

What is a 5G mmWave Filter?

Definition:

• An RF filter is a device that allows a specific band of frequencies to pass through while blocking others.
• 5G mmWave filters are those designed to operate within the millimeter-wave frequency ranges used by 5G technology.
• The millimeter-wave frequency spectrum spans from 30 GHz to 300 GHz.
• The main 5G mmWave bands are 28 GHz, 38 GHz, and 72 GHz.

Key Technical Specifications

The following technical specifications are important considerations when selecting a 5G mmWave filter for specific applications:

• Bandwidth: The frequency range around the center frequency over which the filter operates effectively.
• Frequency Range: The range of frequencies within which the RF filter functions as intended.
• Selectivity: A measure of the filter’s ability to pass or reject specific frequencies relative to its center frequency. It’s often expressed as the loss through the filter at a particular frequency offset from the center.
• Attenuation: The amplitude or magnitude loss that a signal experiences as it passes through the RF filter.
• Insertion Loss: The loss of signal power when it travels through the RF filter or 5G mmWave filter. Ideally, this should be as low as possible.
• Temperature Stability: The range of temperatures over which the filter’s frequency response remains stable and within specified limits.
• Power Handling: The maximum power level that the mmWave filter can handle without degradation or damage.
• Size and Packaging: Dimensions of the filter and the type of packaging it uses (e.g., surface mount, connectorized).

5G mmWave Filter Manufacturers

The following table lists some of the leading 5G mmWave filter manufacturers. These companies focus on quality, performance, time-to-market, and ease of integration into existing circuits.