Universal Microwave Technology Inc. (TWSE 3491) jointly with TeraSilIC Co., Ltd. (a new mmWave IC design company which UMT has invested in) have completed the development of 5G telecommunication mmWave high-performance IAB (Integrated Access & Backhaul) front-end module base station, with which they formerly applied the A+ Industrial Innovation R&D Program to the Department of Industry Technology from the Ministry of Economic Affairs, R.O.C. (MOEA) and successfully passed the final review early July of this year held by the Evaluation Committee from the Department.

UMT indicated that they have succeeded in passing the audit from MOEA on this Industrial Technology Foresight Research Program in Q4 of 2019 and obtained the subsidy at the amount of 170 million NT dollars. In this project, UMT is responsible for the development and testing of 39 GHz mmWave waveguide array antenna and module, whereas TeraSilIC is responsible for the IC design of mmWave transceiver. The invention of commercial 5G mmWave module was possible to be finished within deadline thanks to the fusion of expertise from both parties. The 39 GHz mmWave waveguide array antenna from UMT is able to support higher frequency with the result of increasing transmission distance, being the first leading manufacturer in Taiwan who is possible to break through the limitation of short-distance transmission of traditional mmWave with its technology.

This program’s development has been focused on the front-end antenna in module from 5G mmWave IAB base station. This module has the characteristics of small size, low energy-consumption, high heat-dissipation and low noise-figure, being the perfect solution for domestic and foreign communication system companies to strike a balance between transmission efficiency and cost considerations.

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