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Between now and 2030, 5G will reach and maintain a dominant position as the world’s foremost cellular technology. Over the next 10 years, OEMs must constantly innovate and reiterate their designs so they can continue to meet the demand coming for faster, wider and more reliable connectivity.

There has never been a better time to accelerate your 5G design journey. From infrastructure to endpoint, 5G will reach into every aspect of our business and personal lives. And there is no better place to fuel that journey than Avnet’s 5G solutions page.

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The future of 5G RedCap powers device expansion
By Benjamin Alvarez   -   August 6, 2024
Technical article
Market adoption of 5G wireless networks has been slower than expected outside smartphone applications. The Reduced Capability standard was introduced to accelerate 5G expansion in markets where interest has been limited.
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How to evaluate 5G mmWave Phased Array Antenna Modules
By Steven Fireman   -   May 29, 2024
Technical article
Faster 5G development requires hardware and software with proven compatibility, plus precision instruments and interconnects to ensure the stability and accuracy of test and simulation results.
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Bringing mm-wave beamforming to new applications
By Steven Fireman   -   April 9, 2024
Technical article
With 5G rolling out and the help of phased array antennas, the 30 to 300 GHz, and specifically the millimeter-wave bands, of the RF spectrum are making their way into applications like autonomous driving.
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What’s new in mmWave and 5G SoCs and modules?
By Avnet Staff   -   August 24, 2023
Technical article
This article looks at recent developments in mmWave and 5G modules and systems-on-chips (SoCs), and the benefits they represent to product development teams working at both the board level and system level of design.
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What is the impact of using AI in 5G networks?
By Avnet Staff   -   August 22, 2023
Technical article
AI is impacting the performance, security and maintenance of 5G networks. Network operators are racing to reap the benefits. AI promises to deliver returns on network investment and improve the end-customer experience along the way.
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How modelling and simulation support mmWave design integration and delivery
June 6, 2023
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5G mmWave system design is too complex to approach at a component level. Engineers need to take full advantage of software in all its forms to bring new solutions to market and provide full lifetime support.
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Private 5G networks are becoming fundamental to enterprises
By Avnet Staff   -   January 27, 2023
Technical article
Cellular networks are no longer the exclusive domain of traditional telecom operators. If you are looking for guaranteed service levels, you should consider a private 5G network. The key is to master mmWave and MIMO technologies.
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How 5G networks support precision agriculture
By Avnet Staff   -   January 9, 2023
Technical article
Modern farming faces many challenges, but technology holds the key. Precision agriculture uses the latest technologies, enabled by 5G networks. Drones and robots have joined tractors and harvesters, becoming the hardware of farming.
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Explore some real-world examples of private 5G networks
By Avnet Staff   -   January 6, 2023
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There are increasing examples of private 5G networks, but many more at the trial-and-test bed stage. Find out why all kinds of industries are building private 5G networks rather than using public 5G networks.
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