Shenzhen Mingjiada Electronics Co., Ltd. supplies and recycles the Qorvo AWMF-0158 silicon-based single-polarisation four-beam beamformer, suitable for 5G phased array applications.
The Qorvo AWMF-0158 silicon-based single-polarisation four-beam former is a highly integrated RF chip specifically designed for 5G millimetre-wave phased array applications. Leveraging mature silicon-based processes, a four-channel integrated architecture and precise beam control capabilities, it is perfectly suited to core scenarios such as 5G base stations, CPE terminals and lightweight active antennas, significantly simplifying phased array system design whilst reducing hardware costs and power consumption. It is a core RF component for the large-scale commercial deployment of 5G millimetre-wave technology.
I. Core Positioning and Basic Architecture of the AWMF-0158
The AWMF-0158 is a quad-core, four-channel beamforming integrated circuit developed using silicon-based processes. It employs a single-polarisation, half-duplex integrated transceiver design, with a single chip capable of independently supporting beam control for four antenna radiating elements. It requires no additional phase or gain control peripherals, thereby achieving a high degree of integration in the RF front-end beamforming chain. Compared to beamforming solutions built using traditional discrete components, this chip integrates core functions such as phase control, gain adjustment, signal transmission and reception, and link switching onto a single chip, significantly reducing PCB layout area and meeting the design requirements for lightweight, compact 5G phased array equipment.
The AWMF-0158 chip utilises a standardised SMD package, making it suitable for mass production and automated soldering. Its operating voltage covers the standard RF power supply range of 1.8V–2.5V, enabling a straightforward power supply design that is compatible with various 5G RF system power architectures. It also incorporates built-in ESD protection mechanisms and offers excellent resistance to environmental interference, meeting the requirements for long-term, stable operation in complex operating conditions such as outdoor base stations and industrial terminals.
II. Key Technical Parameters and Performance Advantages of the AWMF-0158
The AWMF-0158 is optimised for mainstream 5G millimetre-wave bands, with core performance parameters precisely aligned with the 3GPP 5G communication standards. All specifications balance control precision, communication efficiency and system stability. The core parameters and technical advantages are as follows:
1. Precise beam control capability
The chip incorporates a dual high-precision control architecture comprising 6-bit phase control and 5-bit gain control. With a minimum phase control step of 6.5°, it enables precise beam scanning across the entire coverage area, effectively mitigating issues such as beam offset and signal crosstalk; the minimum gain control step of 0.5 dB supports fine-grained dynamic gain adjustment, allowing for adaptive optimisation of transmit and receive signal power based on communication distance and signal strength, thereby balancing the communication signal-to-noise ratio and power consumption. With four independently controllable channels, each channel can be configured separately for both phase and gain, enabling phased-array antennas to perform core functions such as directional beam focusing, wide-range scanning and multi-directional signal adaptation.
2. Dedicated 5G Millimetre-Wave Band Compatibility
The operating frequency range spans 24.25 GHz to 27.5 GHz, fully covering mainstream commercial millimetre-wave bands such as 5G n257 and n258, and is perfectly suited to both domestic and global 5G millimetre-wave network deployment solutions. The chip has been extensively optimised for the RF characteristics of this frequency band, featuring low insertion loss and high isolation, which effectively reduces attenuation during millimetre-wave signal transmission. This ensures the stable transmission and reception of high-speed millimetre-wave signals, enabling the realisation of 5G’s ultra-high-speed and ultra-wideband communication capabilities.
3. Efficient Half-Duplex Transceiver Architecture
Utilising a half-duplex transmit-receive switching mode, a single antenna aperture can perform transmit and receive signal processing on a time-division basis, eliminating the need for separate transmit and receive antenna arrays. This significantly simplifies the design of phased array antenna structures, reducing the size of the antenna array and hardware costs. With four channels operating synchronously and in concert, coherent synthesis of signals from multiple array elements is achieved, enhancing the antenna’s equivalent radiated power and receive sensitivity, thereby ensuring long-range, highly stable 5G millimetre-wave communications.
4. Core Advantages of Silicon-Based Process Technology
Leveraging Qorvo’s mature silicon-based RF process technology, the AWMF-0158 offers lower mass production costs, higher integration and superior power consumption control compared to traditional RF processes such as gallium arsenide. With its high integration and minimal peripheral circuitry, the chip enables the rapid deployment of scaled phased-array configurations—such as 4-element, 8-element and 16-element arrays—to meet networking requirements across diverse scenarios. It also exhibits excellent temperature drift stability, with no significant degradation in beam control accuracy under high or low-temperature operating conditions, ensuring stable, all-weather operation of the equipment.
III. Core Application Scenarios for the AWMF-0158
Thanks to its core characteristics of miniaturisation, high precision, low cost and ease of expansion, the AWMF-0158 is widely compatible with various 5G millimetre-wave phased array terminals and base station equipment. Its core application scenarios span multiple fields, including commercial communications, industrial communications and consumer terminals:
1. 5G millimetre-wave micro-base stations and indoor distribution base stations
Its lightweight and low-power consumption characteristics make it ideally suited to the deployment requirements of 5G indoor micro-base stations and outdoor small-cell base stations. It enables the rapid deployment of compact active phased array antennas to achieve precise 5G millimetre-wave coverage in high-density environments such as building interiors, commercial districts and campuses. This resolves the issues of uneven signal coverage and severe interference associated with traditional base stations, whilst enhancing communication capacity and data rates in high-density user scenarios.
2. 5G User Terminals (CPE) and Gateway Equipment
Suitable for residential and industrial-grade 5G millimetre-wave CPEs and outdoor gateway equipment, these solutions utilise precise beamforming technology to enable directional tracking and reception of base station signals. This significantly improves signal reception stability at the terminal end, mitigating the common issues of signal attenuation and connection drops associated with high-frequency millimetre-wave signals, and ensuring high-speed network transmission in scenarios such as home broadband, industrial IoT and remote monitoring.
3. Lightweight Active Phased Array Antennas
Suitable for modular, flat-panel active phased array antenna designs, a single chip supports a 4-element array, whilst cascading multiple chips enables the expansion to large-scale arrays. Suitable for scenarios such as 5G macro base stations, in-vehicle 5G communications and low-altitude communications, these solutions balance antenna miniaturisation with high communication performance, aligning with the trend towards lightweight and integrated 5G equipment.
4. Precision Industrial 5G Communication Scenarios
Targeting industrial smart manufacturing, remote industrial control and unmanned equipment, this solution leverages high-precision beamforming capabilities to deliver pinpoint, low-interference industrial-grade 5G communication. It ensures ultra-low-latency, highly reliable transmission of industrial data, supporting the digital transformation of the Industrial Internet and smart manufacturing.
IV. Technical Value and Industry Advantages of the AWMF-0158
Current 5G millimetre-wave phased array equipment generally faces industry challenges such as low integration, complex design, high costs and relatively high power consumption. The Qorvo AWMF-0158, through its single-chip, four-channel integrated architecture, provides a one-stop solution for core requirements such as phase control, gain adjustment and signal transmission/reception, significantly lowering the R&D barriers and hardware iteration costs for equipment manufacturers. Its standardised control interfaces and streamlined peripheral circuit design enable rapid adaptation to various host control systems, shortening product development cycles and facilitating the swift mass production and deployment of 5G millimetre-wave equipment.
Furthermore, the chip strictly complies with the 3GPP 5G communication standards, with beam scanning accuracy, signal linearity and power efficiency all reaching leading industry levels. Whilst ensuring high communication performance, it achieves dual optimisation of hardware cost and form factor, providing a cost-effective core solution for the large-scale commercial deployment and deep-penetration deployment of 5G millimetre-wave technology.
V. Summary of the AWMF-0158
As a silicon-based, single-polarisation, four-beam former optimised specifically for 5G phased array applications, the Qorvo AWMF-0158 offers core advantages of high integration, high-precision control, low power consumption, ease of expansion and excellent value for money, precisely addressing the technical requirements and industrialisation challenges of 5G millimetre-wave communications. From core parameters and architectural design to scenario adaptation, it is fully compatible with diverse applications such as 5G base stations, terminal equipment and industrial communications. As a key RF core component, it drives the widespread adoption of 5G millimetre-wave technology and the miniaturisation of phased array equipment, providing robust hardware support for the construction of high-speed, ubiquitous 5G communication networks.
VI. Beamformer Product Series:
AWMF-0221
AWMF-0224
AWMF-0146
AWMF-0147
AWMF-0197
AWMF-0198
AWMF-0247
AWMF-0108
AWMF-0109
AWMF-0144
AWMF-0145
AWMF-0156
AWMF-0158
AWMF-0164
AWMF-0165
AWMF-0236
AWMF-0200
AWMF-0240
AWMF-0241
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