SSCS Scotland: Efficient Methods for Coherent Distribution of GHz Signals over Large Electrical Distances with Application to Low-Cost Phased Arrays
We are delighted to announce our next event, a seminar by Dr. Mihai Banu titled:
Efficient Methods for Coherent Distribution of GHz Signals over Large Electrical Distances with Application to Low-Cost Phased Arrays
Coherent distribution of multiple high-frequency signals over large electrical distances is conventionally achieved with expensive techniques such as employing passive precision manifolds and/or special power hungry electronics. We present several efficient design techniques for GHz coherent signal distribution yielding a low-complexity, low-cost and low-power general solution. These techniques were applied successfully in the design and manufacture of low-cost phased arrays. Such arrays have been used in Radio Access Networks (RANs) of major Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) as simplified, high performance beam-forming Massive MIMO radios. The architecture and performance of these radios as well as their system integration will be discussed.
The talk will be held at the Elm Lecture Theatre, Nucleus Building, Kings Buildings Campus at The University of Edinburgh, on the 23rd of June, 2026 from 5:00PM to 6:30PM BST. With a chance to network with Industry Experts, pizza included!
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- Elm Lecture Theatre
- Thomas Bayes Road
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- United Kingdom EH9 3FG
- Building: The Nucleus Building
- Room Number: G.02
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- Starts 02 June 2026 11:00 PM UTC
- Ends 23 June 2026 03:55 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge
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Dr Banu
Efficient Methods for Coherent Distribution of GHz Signals over Large Electrical Distances with Application to Low-Cost
Coherent distribution of multiple high-frequency signals over large electrical distances is conventionally achieved with expensive techniques such as employing passive precision manifolds and/or special power hungry electronics. We present several efficient design techniques for GHz coherent signal distribution yielding a low-complexity, low-cost and low-power general solution. These techniques were applied successfully in the design and manufacture of low-cost phased arrays. Such arrays have been used in Radio Access Networks (RANs) of major Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) as simplified, high performance beam-forming Massive MIMO radios. The architecture and performance of these radios as well as their system integration will be discussed.
Biography:
Dr. Banu has over 30 years experience in circuits and systems R&D, with emphasis on analog, radio frequency and mixed-signal integrated circuits. His experience encompasses many areas from invention and demonstration of new circuits and system concepts, to design methodologies and product development. Dr. Banu is Founder of Blue Danube Systems, which received $80M in venture funding and was acquired by NEC in 2022. Prior to Blue Danube, he was R&D director at Agere Systems, the microelectronics business spun out of Lucent Technologies, working on analog circuits, RF systems for wireless LANs and wireless circuits research. From 1995 to 2000, Dr. Banu was Head of the Communications Circuits Research department at Bell Laboratories, where he was responsible for advanced work in circuit design and Si technology process-device enhancements including SiGe BiCMOS. From 1980 to 1995, he was a Member of Technical Staff at Bell Labs in the Communications Sciences Division, the Physical Sciences Division and the VLSI Research Department. Dr. Banu is author of more than 30 technical papers, several book chapters and many U.S. and international patents. As a recognized electrical engineering expert, he was invited to contribute on many panels and workshops at major international conferences, as well as teach short courses. He received his bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from Columbia University and he is an IEEE Fellow.