RF Measurements for future communications applications
Developing the measurement capability for future communication networks in Europe
The EU’s digital strategy targets a climate-neutral Europe by 2050. However, the advent of new technologies, including autonomous cars or 5G networks, require the utilisation of higher frequency transmissions and broader bandwidths. If applied to present electronic radio frequency (RF) instrumentation this would result in increased energy consumption. In future electronic networks will require devices capable of improved energy and operational efficiency. However, no measurement facilities exist in Europe for assessing the real-world performance of component-dense types of instrumentation including ‘Passive Inter-Module’ effects, which can occur in the high-power industry-grade connectors used in 5G networks. If not addressed this will have a negative effect on manufacturers of RF products and the communications sector as a whole.
Building on the EURAMET projects HFCircuits and ADVENT, FutureComm developed techniques to characterise electronics operating at higher (mm) wavelength frequencies, including electronic chips with integrated antennas. It also evaluated signal and power integrity as well as electromagnetic interference (EMI) in high speed digital circuits, ensuring operation as designed. Devices were also assessed under real-world operating conditions and harsh environmental influences, such as those found in orbital satellites. New methodology was also developed to measure the detrimental effects caused by high component density.
These new capabilities, disseminated through good practice guides, workshops, publications and input into international standards will strengthen Europe’s positions in the communication and electronics sectors. Reduced overall energy consumption will also help attain the climate neutral goal by 2050.
Proceedings of 2024 Conference on Precision Electromagnetic Measurements
2024 IEEE International Symposium on Measurements & Networking proceedings
2024 103rd ARFTG Microwave Measurement Conference Proceedings
2024 IEEE International Symposium on Measurements & Networking proceedings
2024 IEEE International Symposium on Measurements & Networking proceedings
2024 IEEE International Symposium on Measurements & Networking proceedings
2024 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference Proceedings
2024 IEEE 28th Workshop on Signal and Power Integrity proceedings
2024 Conference on Precision Electromagnetic Measurements Proceedings
A Fast High Sensitivity Power Transfer Device Approach for (sub)mm-wave applications
IEEE Transactions on Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology
mpedance Standard Substrate Characterization and EM model definition for Cryogenic and Quantum-Computing Applications
IEEE Transactions on Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology
Reduced Calibration Error Employing Parametrized EM models and DC Load Extraction
IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement
2023 IEEE 27th Workshop on Signal and Power Integrity (SPI) proceedings
Advances in Radio Science
2023 IEEE 27th Workshop on Signal and Power Integrity (SPI) proceedings
2023 101st ARFTG Microwave Measurement Conference (ARFTG) proceedings
2022 IEEE International Symposium on Measurements & Networking (M&N) proceedings
IEEE Instrumentation & Measurement Magazine
Participating EURAMET NMIs and DIs
CMI (Czechia)
IMBiH (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
INTA (Spain)
LNE (France)
METAS (Switzerland)
NPL (United Kingdom)
PTB (Germany)
UME (Türkiye)
VSL (Netherlands)
Other Participants
Anritsu Emea Limited (United Kingdom)
Fachhochschule Aachen (Germany)
INEX Microtechnology Limited (United Kingdom)
Keysight Technologies Belgium (Belgium)
National Instruments Belgium NV (Belgium)
Nokia Solutions And Networks GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Technische Universiteit Delft (Netherlands)
THALES (France)
Università degli Studi di Cassino e del Lazio Meridionale (Italy)
University of Surrey (United Kingdom)
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