# BAW Chip

Chipping Away: How a Chinese Startup is Breaking the US Duopoly in 5G Filters

Guangzhou-based Alpha-BT is aggressively expanding its 5G BAW filter production to one billion units annually, utilizing a proprietary material route to bypass US patent monopolies. By operating as an IDM, the company has significantly reduced costs and entered global supply chains, marking a critical step in China's pursuit of semiconductor self-reliance.