WSG: RFIC Architectures, Circuits and Systems for LEO SATCOM Broadband Access for 6G NTN

Presentation Abstract
In the context of 6G and beyond, the performance demands are geared towards massive parallelization. For instance, the Non-Terrestrial-Network (NTN) is an essential component of future 6G wireless systems, and the next-generation SATCOM network will play an enabling role to support 6G NTN. High throughput, capacity, and low latency, and beamformed wireless links are the key success factors for NTN. Most existing SATCOM terminals, either on the ground or on the satellite payload, require large-sized phased array systems with 1024 elements or more per array. Such massive parallelization results in significant challenges not only in terms of integration density, but also on calibration and practical operation; a particularly challenging task in SATCOM-on-the-Move (SOTM) systems that necessitate fast beam forming and tracking. In this WS we will have an overview of potential process/circuit/system solutions addressing these challenges.