Shenzhen Mingjiada Electronics Co., Ltd. supplies and recycles the Qorvo AWMF-0165 24.25 GHz to 27.5 GHz silicon-based dual-polarisation beamformer.
I. AWMF-0165 Product Overview
The AWMF-0165 is Qorvo’s third-generation silicon-based CMOS quad-core dual-polarisation beamformer chip, specifically designed for 5G millimetre-wave n258 band (24.25 GHz–27.5 GHz) phased array systems. It is a highly integrated, high-performance, calibration-free RF beamforming integrated circuit. This device overcomes the limitations of traditional millimetre-wave device architectures by integrating complete phase and gain control, as well as transmit/receive switching functions. It requires no additional matching circuits or calibration modules and can be directly integrated with dual-polarisation antenna arrays, thereby significantly simplifying the design process for 5G millimetre-wave active antenna systems whilst reducing equipment size, power consumption and mass production costs. It is widely applicable to scenarios such as 5G millimetre-wave base stations, terminal arrays and point-to-point communications.
As a commercialised silicon-based beamforming solution, the AWMF-0165 distinguishes itself from compound devices such as GaAs and GaN. Leveraging the high integration, high consistency and low-cost advantages of CMOS processes, it retains the core performance characteristics of third-generation chips—high linear power and low noise—whilst being compatible with the digital pins and control protocols across the entire range of 5G millimetre-wave frequency bands, offering exceptional platform versatility and scalability.
II. Core Features and Technical Advantages of the AWMF-0165
1. Precise Band Adaptation, Compliant with 5G Standards
The AWMF-0165’s rated operating frequency range spans 24.25 GHz to 27.5 GHz, fully matching the mainstream commercial 5G millimetre-wave n258 band defined by 3GPP. With comprehensive frequency bandwidth coverage, it meets the requirements for high-bandwidth, high-speed 5G millimetre-wave transmission and is compatible with mainstream domestic and global 5G millimetre-wave network deployment specifications. with no frequency band adaptation loss and extremely high spectrum utilisation.
2. Dual-polarisation, four-channel architecture with strong array scalability
The AWMF-0165 employs a 4×2 dual-polarisation architecture, featuring eight antenna ports and two shared polarisation ports. It can simultaneously interface with four sets of dual-polarisation antenna units, supporting parallel processing of horizontal and vertical polarised signals. This completely resolves the issue of insufficient polarisation multiplexing capability associated with single-polarisation beamforming. The chip incorporates a quad-core signal processing unit, supporting independent beam control for all four radiating elements. By cascading multiple chips, large-scale phased array antenna systems can be constructed to flexibly accommodate the requirements of communication equipment with varying gain levels and coverage ranges.
3. Integrated half-duplex transmission and reception, minimalist system architecture
The AWMF-0165 supports a half-duplex transmission/reception (Tx/Rx) switching operating mode, enabling a single chip to handle both signal transmission and reception beamforming functions, eliminating the need for separate dedicated beamforming chips for transmission and reception. A single antenna array can perform signal transmission and reception on a time-division basis, significantly streamlining the RF front-end chain, reducing the number of components, and lowering the device’s power consumption and space requirements, making it ideally suited for compact millimetre-wave active antenna designs.
4. Calibration-Free Design, High Mass-Production Stability
The AWMF-0165 incorporates Qorvo’s proprietary Zero-Cal® calibration-free technology. It is factory-calibrated for precise phase and gain, eliminating the need for secondary user debugging or external calibration circuits, thereby completely addressing the pain points associated with traditional millimetre-wave beamforming chips—namely, cumbersome batch calibration and poor consistency. Phase and gain deviations between chip channels are extremely low, ensuring high beam pointing accuracy and excellent mass-production consistency, which significantly enhances equipment production efficiency and network stability.
5. Third-generation chip performance upgrade with outstanding RF specifications
Compared to second-generation products in the same series, the AWMF-0165 features comprehensive upgrades in core RF performance, offering higher linear output power and a lower received noise figure, effectively enhancing millimetre-wave signal transmission range and interference resistance. Furthermore, the chip’s pin configuration and digital control protocol are compatible with the entire range of Qorvo’s third-generation millimetre-wave beamforming devices, ensuring strong platform reusability and enabling rapid iteration and upgrading of product solutions.
III. Key Technical Specifications of the AWMF-0165
- Operating frequency band: 24.25 GHz – 27.5 GHz (n258 3GPP standard band)
- Architecture configuration: Quad-core with four radiating elements, dual polarisation (horizontal + vertical), 4×2 channel architecture
- Operating Mode: Half-duplex Tx/Rx time-division switching; single-antenna compatibility for both transmission and reception
- Core Functions: Supports high-precision phase control, dynamic gain compensation and rapid beam scanning
- Calibration Technology: Built-in Zero-Cal® calibration-free mechanism; no external calibration required
- Manufacturing Process: Commercial silicon-based CMOS process; high integration, low cost and high consistency
- Compatibility: Third-generation millimetre-wave chip platform; fully compatible with devices in the same series in terms of pinout and digital control
IV. Key Features of the AWMF-0165 Architectural Design
The AWMF-0165 employs a highly integrated single-chip architecture, incorporating all components required for beamforming—including phase shifters, gain amplifiers, transmit/receive switches, control logic and calibration modules—within a single chip, eliminating the need for peripheral auxiliary circuits. Eight independent antenna ports precisely match the dual-polarisation antenna array layout, whilst two common polarisation ports enable synchronous processing of dual-polarisation signals, ensuring high channel isolation and minimal polarisation interference.
Furthermore, the AWMF-0165 chip supports rapid beam steering response, meeting the beam tracking and handover requirements of high-speed mobile scenarios in 5G millimetre-wave networks. It effectively addresses industry pain points associated with millimetre-wave signals—such as high propagation loss, susceptibility to obstruction and limited coverage—thereby ensuring the stability and continuity of communication links. Furthermore, the chip possesses excellent temperature adaptability and features a built-in temperature gain compensation mechanism, ensuring no significant degradation in RF performance under high or low temperature conditions, making it suitable for demanding operating environments such as outdoor base stations and industrial terminals.
V. Main Application Scenarios for the AWMF-0165
1. 5G Millimetre-wave Communication Base Stations
The AWMF-0165 is compatible with active antenna units (AAUs) for 5G macro and micro base stations operating in the n258 band. Through large-scale phased array beamforming, it achieves precise spatial coverage and dynamic user beam tracking, thereby enhancing spectrum reuse efficiency and cell throughput to meet the high-speed, low-latency networking requirements of 5G.
2. Millimetre-wave Terminals and Industrial Terminals
The AWMF-0165 can be used in 5G CPEs, industrial gateways, high-definition video transmission terminals, and in-vehicle millimetre-wave communication equipment. Thanks to its compact size and low power consumption, it enables efficient beam control within limited device space, enhancing terminal signal reception sensitivity and transmission power.
3. Point-to-Point Millimetre-Wave Communication Systems
The AWMF-0165 is suitable for outdoor point-to-point millimetre-wave backhaul and wireless bridging equipment. Through high-precision beam steering control, it reduces link interference and enhances the stability and maximum bandwidth of long-distance wireless transmission, meeting the requirements of scenarios such as base station backhaul, campus private networks and industrial wireless communications.
VI. Summary of the AWMF-0165
The Qorvo AWMF-0165 is a silicon-based dual-polarisation beamforming chip optimised for the 5G millimetre-wave n258 band. Leveraging high-integration CMOS processes, a dual-polarisation four-channel architecture, a calibration-free design and superior RF performance, it effectively addresses the pain points associated with traditional millimetre-wave beamforming devices, such as low integration, complex debugging, high costs and poor consistency. Its core advantages—integrated transceiver functionality, rapid beam scanning and high compatibility—make it a key component in 5G millimetre-wave phased array communication systems. Balancing commercial viability with performance advantages, it provides extensive support for the research, development and mass production of various millimetre-wave wireless communication devices.
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