Topics
Papers should describe new developments and innovative ideas in line with the objectives of the Workshop. Possible topics for paper submission are given in the following list:
A1) Active Components, Circuits and Subsystems
- Solid-state technologies and devices (MMIC, semiconductors,...)
- RF functions (LNA, mixer, multiplier, detector, broadband ADC/DAC)
- Power amplification (SSPA, TWTA)
- Analogue and digital linearizers
- RF packaging and interconnection technologies
- Modelling (linear, nonlinear, EM, high power phenomenon)
A2) Frequency Generation Techniques
- VCO, PLL, DDS, OCXO
- RF packaging and interconnection technologies
- Modelling (linear, nonlinear, EM)
- Microwave photonic technologies and techniques
A3) Passive Components, Circuits and Subsystems
- Filters and multiplexers.
- RF switches, isolators, circulators, phase shifter, attenuator, RF harness etc.
- Power dividers/combiners, couplers, multi-port networks, etc.
- RF MEMS devices and micro-machining techniques
- Modelling (Circuit, EM, Filter Synthesis and Optimization Techniques, high power phenomenon)
A4) Systems and Applications
- Telecom RF equipment (MPA, converter, switch-matrix, low-cost technologies for user terminals,...)
- Technologies for Earth observation microwave instruments, receivers, front-ends, etc.
- Microwave technologies for Navigation systems
- Technologies for Science microwave instruments
A5) Advanced Manufacturing, Technologies and Materials for Microwave Equipment (Novel Materials, etc.)
A6) Measurement and Characterization Techniques (Advanced Testing, High Frequency, No-Linear, High Power, etc.)