5G technology, both infrastructure and handsets, is being deployed throughout the world with television advertisements trumpeting faster download speeds, an end to dropped calls and buffering, high bandwidth communication systems enabling remote surgery, autonomous vehicles, and enhanced virtual reality experiences. In truth, the adoption of the 5G technology is in its infancy with numerous technical challenges ahead. In this perspective article, we will present an overview of the technology platforms that make up 5G and examine the role of ceramic oxide and nitride materials in enabling this technology. We will look at ceramic devices present in both handsets and the base station infrastructure in terms of its historical use in wireless telephony and its projected future use in 5G systems.
Skip Nav Destination
Perspective on ceramic materials for 5G wireless communication systems
Article navigation
22 March 2021
Research Article|
March 23 2021
Perspective on ceramic materials for 5G wireless communication systems
Michael D. Hill
;
Michael D. Hill
a)
1
Skyworks RF Ceramics
, 5520 Adamstown Road, Adamstown, Maryland 21710, USA
a)Author to whom correspondence should be addressed: mike.hill@skyworksinc.com
Search for other works by this author on:
David B. Cruickshank;
David B. Cruickshank
1
Skyworks RF Ceramics
, 5520 Adamstown Road, Adamstown, Maryland 21710, USA
Search for other works by this author on:
Iain A. MacFarlane
Iain A. MacFarlane
2
Skyworks Ireland
, Unit 6, Elysian, Port Lane, Cork City T12 KTD1, Ireland
Search for other works by this author on:
a)Author to whom correspondence should be addressed: mike.hill@skyworksinc.com
Appl. Phys. Lett. 118, 120501 (2021)
Article history
Received:
November 02 2020
Accepted:
February 08 2021
Citation
Michael D. Hill, David B. Cruickshank, Iain A. MacFarlane; Perspective on ceramic materials for 5G wireless communication systems. Appl. Phys. Lett. 22 March 2021; 118 (12): 120501. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0036058
Download citation file:
Sign in
Don't already have an account? Register
Sign In
You could not be signed in. Please check your credentials and make sure you have an active account and try again.
Sign in via your Institution
Sign in via your InstitutionPay-Per-View Access
$40.00