5G technology has been out for a few years now, and while it offers faster data transfer rates than its predecessors, the promise of 5G being 100X faster than 4G still hasn’t been fulfilled. 5G networks require lots of radios and bigger antenna arrays, in other words, expensive equipment. To solve this problem, ArgoSemi is working on active antennas – systems that include the passive antenna with active components. This allows for a dramatic reduction in cost and power consumption. To optimize their solutions, ArgoSemi is using a wide range of Cadence tools, such as the Virtuoso design platform, EMX Designer, and the Voltus IC Power Integrity Solution.