# Shahriar Discusses 5G

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2019-02-18
- Length: 1h 16m
- Episode: 430
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2019-02-18-shahriar-discusses-5g
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/430-shahriar-discusses-5g/

## Summary

Shahriar Razavi, a researcher at Nokia Bell Labs, explains the engineering realities of 5G millimeter-wave technology, detailing how phased arrays and beamforming replace traditional isotropic radiation to overcome signal loss at high frequencies. He discusses the design of a world-record 384-element W-band phased array, the challenges of integrating such systems into handsets due to power consumption and body obstruction, and the necessity of dense micro-cell networks. The conversation also covers the physics of modulation, the limitations of current spectrum, and the societal impact of misinformation regarding 5G safety.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2019-02-18-shahriar-discusses-5g#t=0) Introduction and Nokia Bell Labs Overview
- [16:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2019-02-18-shahriar-discusses-5g#t=1001) The Shift to Millimeter Wave and Beamforming
- [19:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2019-02-18-shahriar-discusses-5g#t=1168) Designing the 384-Element W-Band Phased Array
- [23:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2019-02-18-shahriar-discusses-5g#t=1404) Handset Challenges and Micro-Cell Deployment
- [33:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2019-02-18-shahriar-discusses-5g#t=2020) Modulation, Link Margin, and Signal Processing
- [59:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2019-02-18-shahriar-discusses-5g#t=3581) 5G Safety, Misinformation, and Public Perception
- [1:07:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2019-02-18-shahriar-discusses-5g#t=4049) 60GHz HDMI Extenders and Future Applications

## Topics

- [Wireless & RF](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/wireless-and-rf)
- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)
- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises

## Mentioned

- Nokia Bell Labs (company)
- Bell Labs (company)
- Lucent (company)
- Alcatel Lucent (company)
- Nokia (company)
- The Signal Path (other)
- EEV blog (other)
- Sybeam (company)
- Lattice (company)
- Silicon Image (company)
- Verizon (company)
- Google (company)
- Apple (company)
- Amazon (company)
- Columbia University (other)
- 802.11ad (other)
- YGiG (other)
- Marconi (other)
- Braun (other)
- Shannon (other)

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