WSB: Beamforming Architectures and Circuits for Next-Generation Commercial and Defense Systems

Presentation Abstract
The workshop takes a deep dive into systems and circuits at the forefront of the next generation wireless technology for commercial and defense applications. Bringing together leading experts from both academia and industry, the talks will highlight trade-offs in MIMO systems that motivate the use of analog, digital and hybrid beamforming with a focus on parameters like coverage, spectral and energy efficiency, bandwidth and throughput. Emerging device technologies, state-of-the-art design techniques for RF, analog and digital circuits, advanced packaging integration and thermal management will also be presented, providing a comprehensive view of the direction in which wireless systems are heading.