Much of Faultline’s video technology audience may not have heard of bulk acoustic wave (BAW) technology, but as wireless communications creep ever higher up the spectrum bands, it is going to be increasingly important. The rise of WiFi 6E and 5G mean that this new, pricier form of radio frequency (RF) filter is going to be integral to future communications infrastructure. If we look at the relatively small pool of vendors producing BAW RF filters, one seems to be climbing the ranks fast. New York-based Akoustis has its eyes set on toppling Broadcom and Qorvo to become the new face of American BAW filters as it moves into mobile handsets, that is, if it can grow its production facility fast…