Recent #5G news in the semiconductor industry

4 days ago

➀ Sateliot and Nordic Semiconductor demonstrated a 5G IoT transmission via LEO satellites using an unmodified commercial cellular IoT module (nRF9151), replicating terrestrial roaming experiences;

➁ The collaboration enabled connectivity through Sateliot’s satellite constellation to Nordic’s cloud platform, addressing the global gap in terrestrial cellular coverage for IoT applications;

➂ Sateliot, backed by €70 million funding, aims to deploy a 5G-IoT satellite network for cost-effective, universal connectivity across industries like agriculture, energy, and defense.

SateliotNordic Semiconductor5GIoTSatellites
about 2 months ago

➀ 2025年Q2全球移动核心网络(MCN)市场同比增长19%,其中5G领域增长31%,语音核心网络增长18%,全年增长率预期翻倍至10%;

➁ 5G SA部署加速,全球71家运营商已启动消费者5G SA服务,RedCap技术降低物联网设备成本,MEC边缘计算及动态网络切片技术提升性能,AI应用驱动核心网络需求;

➂ 中国运营商积极推广5G SA覆盖,华为、爱立信、诺基亚和中兴占据全球市场主导,公共云和混合云策略重新成为5G核心网部署的关键选项。

5GAIDell
about 2 months ago

➀ Open RAN has progressed since 2018, nearing $10B cumulative revenue, but faces mixed adoption and rising market concentration in RAN;

➁ After rapid growth in Japan and the U.S., Open RAN revenues declined by ~40% over two years due to slowed 5G investments, but signs of stabilization emerged in 2Q25;

➂ Long-term growth prospects remain positive, with Virtualised RAN revenue expected to rise in 2025 and multi-vendor RAN projected to reach $2B-$3B by 2029, led by Samsung, Rakuten Symphony, and Fujitsu.

5GRAN
2 months ago
➀ Netgear has launched the Nighthawk M7 Pro, a mobile router that supports WiFi 7 and 5G, offering high-speed internet connectivity on the go; ➁ The router boasts speeds of up to 5.8 Gbps over WiFi 7 and 6 Gbps over 5G, with a compact design and support for up to 64 devices; ➂ The M7 Pro is priced at £899.99 and is unlocked for use with any SIM card, supporting 5G roaming in over 125 countries.
5G
3 months ago

➀ Anritsu verified 3GPP Release 17 NR NTN test cases on its ME7834NR platform to enable protocol testing for satellite-based 5G devices;

➁ The solution supports global connectivity using Low/Medium/Geostationary Earth Orbit satellites, addressing areas beyond traditional mobile networks;

➂ The ME7834NR platform is certified for 5G NR, LTE, and NTN testing, supporting multi-band RF validation with OTA chambers.

5Gsatellite
3 months ago

➀ The RAN market is projected to decline by 1% in 2025, marking a moderate slowdown after significant declines in previous years, with a -1% CAGR expected over the next five years;

➁ Open RAN, Cloud RAN, and AI RAN will drive innovation but not expand the overall market, while non-traditional areas like FWA and private wireless may boost growth;

➂ 5G-Advanced adoption will gradually replace 5G investments within constrained budgets, with key growth segments including mmWave, vRAN, and small cells.

5G
3 months ago

➀ Researchers at Science Tokyo demonstrate low-cost analog repeaters overcome mmWave signal blockages in urban environments;

➀ Field tests achieved over 1 Gbps throughput using both fiber-connected and wireless multi-hop relay configurations;

➁ Distributed relay diversity enhances signal stability, enabling practical Beyond 5G/6G networks.

5GmmWave
4 months ago

➀ LG Innotek unveiled the world's first automotive 5G communication module with satellite connectivity, enabling high-speed data transmission (tens of Mbps) in remote areas via 30MHz NR-NTN bandwidth;

➁ The module reduces latency to hundreds of milliseconds, supports real-time video/voice services, and ensures emergency connectivity for autonomous vehicles under 3GPP Release 17 standards;

➂ Designed for software-defined vehicles, it enhances navigation updates and safety systems, aligning with LG's goal to expand automotive components into an $800M business.

5Gautomotive
4 months ago

➀ Three graduates from Frankfurt UAS were awarded the Friedrich-Dessauer-Preis for their theses on IPv6 privacy in IoT, 5G network control, and thermal modeling of power electronics;

➁ Nico Lick developed Privacy Extensions for IoT devices using RIOT OS to address IPv6 tracking vulnerabilities, enhancing user privacy and protocol standardization;

➂ Thomas Zielasny integrated a Network Exposure Function into open-source 5G networks to optimize dynamic data flow, while Svenja Zöller validated a digital twin thermal model for predicting aging in wind turbine electronics.

5GIoTsemiconductor
4 months ago

➀ RANsemi, a wireless baseband processor specialist, joins the Bristol Innovations Zone as an inaugural member, aiming to foster collaboration between academia and industry in 5G/6G and AI;

➁ The hub offers labs, co-working spaces, and training to accelerate innovation, with a June 12 event featuring experts discussing AI-telecoms convergence;

➂ Partnerships emphasize talent development and real-world impact, leveraging Bristol University’s research network for technological advancements.

5GAIsemiconductor
4 months ago

➀ AccelerComm secured $15 million in funding to advance its 5G satellite communication technology for Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity between phones and satellites;

➁ The investment round was led by IP Group, with participation from IQ Capital, Swisscom Ventures, and Bloc Ventures, aiming to accelerate product deployments;

➂ Collaborating with Lockheed Martin, the company's technology will power the first regenerative 5G NTN payload in orbit, endorsed by the UK Space Agency for expanding global mobile coverage.

5GLockheed Martinsemiconductor
5 months ago

➀ Taoglas launches Thunder Series, an outdoor antenna enclosure integrating industrial routers to reduce cabling and deployment costs;

➁ The solution supports 5G/4G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth across 600-6000MHz, leveraging co-located routers and antennas for minimized signal loss;

➂ IP67-rated directional/omnidirectional variants enable harsh-environment applications in smart cities, mining, and transportation systems.

5GAntennaTaoglas
5 months ago

➀ The European Space Agency (ESA) and Constellation Technologies & Operations (CTO) are collaborating on testing 5G mmWave connectivity in low Earth orbit using a pathfinder satellite set for launch in June 2025;

➁ The experiments aim to validate interoperability between space and terrestrial networks, enabling cost-effective hybrid connectivity solutions;

➂ The initiative aligns with ESA's strategy to strengthen European sovereignty in space technology and advance 3GPP-compliant Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN).

5GESA
5 months ago

➀ Researchers at the University of Bristol developed gallium nitride (GaN) radio frequency amplifiers, pushing performance boundaries to enable 6G wireless communication;

➁ The discovery of a latch-effect in GaN devices and the use of superlattice castellated field effect transistors (SLCFETs) significantly improved radio frequency capabilities in the W-band (75–110 GHz);

➂ This breakthrough could facilitate future technologies like real-time remote healthcare and self-driving cars through enhanced semiconductor reliability and power density.

5G6Gsemiconductor
5 months ago

➀ Q1 2025 Mobile Core Network (MCN) market surged 32% YoY, led by China's 122% growth and 12% growth in non-China regions.

➀ Growth drivers include 5G Standalone (SA) network expansion, replacement of VNFs with CNFs, and subscriber migration from 4G to 5G, with ZTE benefiting from major projects in China.

➂ Dell’Oro forecasts 5G MCN market growth of 15% YoY in 2025, with Huawei, ZTE, Ericsson, and Nokia leading vendor rankings globally and regionally.

5GHuawei
5 months ago

➀ SiTime launches Symphonic mobile clock generator with integrated MEMS resonator for 5G/GNSS devices, improving power efficiency in mobile/IoT products;

➁ Combines functions of 4 timing devices in compact 2.22mm² chip, featuring temperature compensation for ±0.5ppm stability;

➂ Enhances GPS accuracy and reduces lock time while sustaining performance under thermal/mechanical stress for next-gen mobile connectivity.

5GMEMS
6 months ago

➀ Private Wireless Radio Access Network (RAN) revenues grew 40% in 2024, contrasting with the decline in public RAN revenues;

➁ Dell’Oro Group's Stefan Pongratz highlights the promising growth trajectory of private wireless in the RAN market;

➂ The report expects private wireless RAN revenue to grow at a 15 to 20 percent CAGR by 2029, accounting for 5 to 10 percent of total RAN.

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6 months ago

➀ Fraunhofer IPMS and aconnic AG have developed a new TSN-MACsec IP core for secure data transmission in 5G/6G networks.

➁ The IP core combines the advantages of TSN and MACsec, enhancing data protection and reliability.

➂ The project, RealSec5G, aims to integrate cybersecurity and data security, meeting functional safety and data security requirements.

5G6GFraunhofer IPMSIP CoreNetworkingdata transmissionsecurity
6 months ago

➀ The Fraunhofer IPMS has developed a new TSN-MACsec IP-Core in collaboration with aconnic AG for secure data transmission in 5G/6G networks.

➁ The project 'RealSec5G' aims to integrate cybersecurity and data security into a cost-effective and easy-to-integrate system.

➂ The developed system combines TSN functionality with Linespeed encryption to ensure real-time capability and redundancy.

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6 months ago

➀ The University of Ulm and Duisburg-Essen, along with Bosch and Nokia, organized a demo event for connected cooperative driving as part of the EU PoDIUM project.

➁ A live demonstration showcased the seamless coordination of automated vehicles in complex traffic situations.

➂ The research focuses on enabling secure interaction between automated vehicles using sensor data and a cooperative maneuver planner.

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