Millimeter wave devices: Research on millimeter-wave communication devices including test and measurement techniques

Abstract

The CRL Millimeter-wave Device Group undertakes research to develop technologies for creating millimeter-wave (MMW) wireless communication devices with high performance and practicality. Such equipment is essential for use in future MMW communication systems and for their dissemination to the public. This research program addresses the development of high-performance MMW circuit components and innovation in MMW radio equipment construction. These activities are to be pursued in conjunction with the outcome of the concurrently undertaken Semiconductor Device Research program. The research and development of MMW devices has the aim of establishing key technologies for widespread use of the millimeter-wave frequency spectrum and of enabling the features required for practical use-compactness, high performance, and low cost. Testing and measurement methods are also addressed under this program as essential techniques in developing MMW communication devices. This report outlines the program on MMW communication device technologies.