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Designing for a 5G world

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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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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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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.

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.

More industries seek performance benefits of private 5G networks

By Avnet Staff - January 6, 2023

Technical article

We have waited 10 years for public 5G networks. While real-world implementations of private networks are in their infancy. Owning one means you don’t have to wait any longer. You also get exclusive access to the performance 5G offers.

Putting 5G in space for the massive IoT

By Philip Ling - January 4, 2023

Technical article

5G cellular networks and the massive IoT are a natural fit. Putting 5G cell towers in space is taking massive to a new level. To learn more, Avnet spoke with Sateliot Chief Business Officer Gianluca Redolfi, one of the pioneers in this area.

What is polarization, keying and color coding for interconnect?

By Jamie Pederson - April 10, 2022

Technical article

Establishing a properly aligned connection quickly is key in any assembly or installation process. Polarization, keying and color coding are primary means to ensuring connections are made quickly and safely. In this article we’ll discuss each of

The double edge of standing waves

By Philip Ling - April 1, 2022

Technical article

A standing wave occurs when the reflected signal is in phase with the source. When it happens in a transmission line, it is normally unwanted because it results in emitted radiation. However, it is exactly that radiation that maximizes the signal’s streng...

Putting the smarts into building automation

March 21, 2022

Technical article

Smart building automation can augment the capabilities of today’s building management systems and create new data flows that reveal insights about how a building is functioning and used. It can also enable new revenue streams for building managers.