Qorvo introduces the new GaAs HBT PA with C-V2X support to support the development of Qualcomm's cellular vehicle-connected communications technology

     The Qorvo front-end power amplifier (PA) will be used by Qualcomm subsidiary Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Qualcomm Cellular Vehicle Networking (C-V2X) reference design. Qorvo's new GaAs HBT PA is the only C-V2X enabled power amplifier designed to enhance road safety awareness and improve driver assistance. The solution delivers industry-leading performance, improves linear output power and efficiency, and reduces heat to meet the needs of C-V2X automotive applications.

     C-V2X is used to support active safety systems that detect and exchange information for vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V), vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I), and vehicle-to-pedestrian (V2P) situations using low-latency direct transmission technology in the 5.9 GHz ITS band to improve situational awareness. There is also no need to subscribe to a mobile cellular network service or any network assistive technology. The 3rd Generation Partnership Program (3GPP) Version 14 specification defines C-V2X, including PC5 based direct communications, and lays out a clear path to 5G New Radio (5GNR).

     Gorden Cook, General Manager of Qorvo's Transport Business unit, said: "Qorvo's RF technology is the key to enabling connected vehicles. "Our HBT power amplifier is designed to improve safety, advance autonomous driving technology, and enhance the driving experience, so we are excited to play a key role in Qualcomm Technologies' C-V2X reference design."