The path to 5G:mmWave aspects

The wide spectrum and propagation characteristics over the air give mmWave communication unique advantages as well as design challenges for 5G applications. To increase the system speed, capacity, and coverage, there is a need for innovation in the RF system architecture, circuit, antenna, and package in terms of implementation opportunities and constraints. The discuss mmWave spectrum characteristics, circuits, RF system architecture, and their implementation issues are discussed. Moreover, the transmitter key components, i.e., the receiver, antenna, and packaging are reviewed.