Highly integrated Radio-Frequency Front-End for next generation wireless systems

适用于下一代无线系统的高度集成射频前端

• 批准号: RGPIN-2017-04342
• 负责人: Deslandes, Dominic
• 金额: $ 1.75万
• 依托单位: École de technologie supérieure
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Discovery Grants Program - Individual
• 财政年份: 2019
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2019-01-01 至 2020-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=679764
• 关键词: Highly; integrated; Radio; Frequency; Front

Mobile traffic has been doubling annually, and this exponential growth is set to continue over the next five years. By the end of the decade, the average mobile user could be downloading one terabyte of data each year. To meet this demand, a fifth-generation (5G) cellular technology will need to be developed. The integration of the radio-frequency (RF) front-end, however, presents several challenges that still need to be addressed for the advent of the next generation of wireless communication systems. Current solutions are too expensive and power hungry for portable systems. Also, due to interconnect losses and crosstalk, the integration of passive millimeter-wave components with active integrated circuits is a complex process.***The global objective of this research program is to explore enabling technologies for the low-cost fabrication of high performance, fully integrated millimeter-wave passive RF front-end. The long-term objectives are: a) advance knowledge in the field of millimeter-wave systems, b) apply this knowledge to propose innovative and efficient technologies for ultra-high data-rate systems and c) train HQP in the field of RF system design. More specifically, in the next 5 years, this program will focus on exploring novel solutions for 5G and beyond integrated front-ends for wireless networks. To achieve this goal I will pursue four core research threads: 1) explore novel scanning antennas to efficiently maximize channel capacity; 2) study multi-functionality integration techniques in order to reduce the size of the passive front-end sub-systems while preserving their performances; 3) research system on a package (SoP) technologies for the complete integration of all components and 4) investigate power dissipation techniques for highly integrated millimeter-wave transceivers.***Wireless communications are omnipresent and mobile users are continually asking for larger data-rate. This exciting undertaking will explore several innovative ideas targeting the next generation of wireless networks, such as highly integrated frequency scanning beamforming network and multifunction components, which will be integrated on into single platform. The potential impact of the proposed program is vast: the investigation of novel technologies for millimeter-wave wireless systems could fundamentally change the way users interact with their communication devices. This research program will help develop an expertise in this emerging field with promising economic benefits that are widespread in scope. It will also provide unique training for graduate and undergraduate students by exposing them to design, fabrication and integration of millimetre-wave systems. Such skills are currently highly sought after by the large pools of Canadian companies working in the field of RF devices.

移动流量每年增加一倍，这种指数增长将在未来五年内持续。到本十年末，普通移动用户每年可以下载一个数据。为了满足这一需求，需要开发第五代（5G）的细胞技术。然而，射频（RF）前端的整合提出了一些挑战，这些挑战仍需要解决下一代无线通信系统的出现。当前的解决方案太昂贵，并且渴望便携式系统。此外，由于互连损失和串扰，被动毫米波组件与主动集成电路的集成是一个复杂的过程。 ，完全集成的毫米波被动RF前端。长期目标是：a）在毫米波系统领域的提前知识，b）应用此知识来提出针对超高数据速率系统的创新和有效的技术，c）在RF系统领域中训练HQP设计。更具体地说，在接下来的5年中，该计划将着重于探索5G和超越无线网络集成前端的新颖解决方案。为了实现这一目标，我将追求四个核心研究线程：1）探索新颖的扫描天线以有效地最大化通道容量； 2）研究多功能整合技术，以减少被动前端子系统的大小，同时保持其性能； 3）针对所有组件完整整合的包装（SOP）技术的研究系统和4）研究高度集成毫米波收发器的功率耗散技术。***无线通信无处不在，移动用户持续要求更大的数据 - 速度。这项激动人心的事业将探讨针对下一代无线网络的几种创新想法，例如高度集成的频率扫描波束成形网络和多功能组件，这些组件将集成到单个平台上。拟议程序的潜在影响是巨大的：对毫米波无线系统的新技术的调查可以从根本上改变用户与通信设备互动的方式。该研究计划将有助于发展这个新兴领域的专业知识，并具有有希望的经济利益，这些益处广泛。它还将通过将毫米 - 波系统的设计，制造和集成来为研究生和本科生提供独特的培训。目前，在RF设备领域工作的大量加拿大公司正在广泛寻求这样的技能。