https://wccftech.com/qualcomm-launches-mmwave-sub-6ghz-modules-for-5g-phones/

Qualcomm revealed the QTM052 millimetre (mmWave) antenna module and the QPM56xx sub-6 GHz RF module today. The company says that these are the world’s first fully-integrated sub-6 GHz RF and 5G NR wave mmWave modules specifically made for smartphones of the future. The chip manufacturer said these modules are a direct solution to one of the problems related to 5G deployment, although the company didn’t say when the modules will start showing up in devices. However, there is confirmation that samples are already being sent out to Qualcomm’s clients.

It has become apparent in the last few months that 5G will rely heavily on mmWave to facilitate the bandwidth requirements which are expected with 5G connectivity. Even though the mmWave can assist with greater data loads, it is vulnerable to problems such as propagation loss and blocked signals. Qualcomm believes that the QTM052 mmWave antenna module will resolve most of these issues and make the deployment of 5G easier. With the use of beam-based technologies, QTM052 can target and receive mmWave signals more efficiently.