Dimitra Psychogiou of Shanghai Jiao Tong University

The next generation of wireless technology, known as 6G, is anticipated to significantly transform the landscape of wireless connectivity by delivering data rates that are 10 to 100 times greater than those offered by current technologies, along with drastically reduced latency and the capability to operate across multiple communication standards simultaneously. However, the deployment of 6G systems encounters several critical challenges that must be addressed to realize its full potential. These challenges include effectively mitigating various forms of interference, efficiently accessing the increasingly congested radio frequency (RF) spectrum, and ensuring power efficiency to support a wide range of applications, including the Internet of Things (IoT) and advanced real-time communications.

To tackle these challenges, we require groundbreaking developments in RF technology specifically for the RF filters that form the backbone of the RF front-end. There is an urgent need for RF filters that offer enhanced transfer function versatility, an ultra-wide tuning range of several octaves, and the ability to operate at higher frequencies, while maintaining a compact physical footprint that fits within space-constrained environments in devices. This upcoming webinar will provide an in-depth exploration of innovative types of highly versatile, multi-functional, and miniaturized RF filters. Participants will gain insights into cutting-edge design techniques, novel tuning concepts, and practical realization strategies that facilitate various tuning parameters, including adjustments to the center frequency, bandwidth, and specific transfer function types. We will also highlight multi-octave tuning ranges and unparalleled multi-function capabilities that these new filters can deliver.

The seminar will present several integration concepts for three-dimensional (3D) high-quality (high-Q) and tunable cavity-based RF filters. These filters will span frequency ranges from as low as 100 MHz to as high as 100 GHz, accommodating a diverse array of applications. For instance, we will discuss innovative tuning methodologies and advanced integration schemes that utilize new materials and manifold designs to achieve impressive multi-octave tuning capabilities. Moreover, we will explore comprehensive RF front-end design methodologies that prioritize co-designed filters. These approaches aim to achieve miniaturization while enhancing overall RF performance. Participants will learn about new design philosophies that promote the realization of multi-functional RF components. A particular focus will be on RF filters that integrate isolator/circulator and amplifier capabilities, which are essential elements for enabling full-duplex communication and advanced joined communication and sensing (JCAS) systems. Lastly, we will review the latest advancements in the development of highly functional RF filters that combine multiple RF functions into a single compact filtering component. These advancements promise to streamline design, reduce costs, and improve efficiency across a range of emerging communication technologies.

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