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Sun 7 Jun | 08:00 - 17:20
Room 152
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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.
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Sun 7 Jun | 08:00 - 17:20
Room 153AB
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Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) are beginning to change how electromagnetic and RF systems are specified, synthesized, and verified. Although these tools are common in software and data science, their use in microwave engineering is nascent and requires careful, physics-aware evaluation. This full-day workshop spotlights state-of-the-art methods that connect AI generation to EM reality, moving beyond proofs-of-concept toward validated models and workflows engineers can use today. Technical content centers on three pillars — (1) Inverse EM / spec-to-layout and end-to-end design: “Generative AI Methods for Wireless Propagation Prediction” (Costas Sarris) shows diffusion and GANs for real-time, generalizable indoor propagation maps and super-resolution; “AI-enabled End-to-End RF and RFIC Design” (Kaushik Sengupta) discusses inverse-design and generative AI approaches for automated synthesis of complex RF passives, multi-port elements, antennas, and spec-to-GDS RFIC flows combining reinforcement learning and inverse design; “Empowering Optimal Design of RF Devices by Generative AI” (Dominique Baillargeat and Francisco Chinesta) introduces rank-reduction autoencoders as generative surrogates for RF circuits and antennas; “An Autonomous Agentic Framework for Deep Inverse Photonic Design” (Willie Padilla) presents an agentic, autonomous inverse-design workflow for metamaterials, illustrating how AI agents can accelerate spectrum-to-structure design paradigms relevant across EM domains — (2) LLM-augmented EDA workflows and ML foundations: “Practical Considerations for Applying AI to RF and Microwave EDA Workflows” (Matthew Ozalas) and “Accelerating Innovation: AI-Driven Advances in Sigrity, Clarity, and Optimality” (Jian Liu) highlight Keysight’s and Cadence’s strategies for GenAI/LLM-aided design; Complementary talks cover attention mechanisms for non-linear circuit modeling (Qi-Jun Zhang) and multiphysics-informed, data-free ML for RFIC design (Dan Jiao) — (3) Multimodal LLMs: “Multimodal LLMs for Electromagnetic Waves” (Zhi Jackie Yao) fuses image-based EM data with text via a BLIP bridge into pretrained LLMs for EM reasoning and design assistance. Rigor and trust will be discussed throughout. Talks and discussion will cover dataset curation, generalization, solver-in-the-loop constraints (passivity/causality/manufacturability), independent EM/measurement validation, and secure integration into EDA flows, along with practical guardrails to avoid hallucinations and constraint violations. For attendees new to this intersection, the workshop includes short primers, reproducible examples, and simple evaluation checklists to separate signal from hype.
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Sun 7 Jun | 08:00 - 17:20
Room 153C
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Next-generation wireless systems Beyond-5G will place unprecedented demands on radio front-ends across all frequency ranges, from sub-6GHz (FR1) to the upper mid-band (FR3) and into mm-wave spectrum. Each band presents its own trade-offs in terms of coverage, capacity, propagation, and spectrum availability, but they share common challenges: fragmented allocations, coexistence with incumbent services, and the need for spectrally agile, energy-efficient, and highly integrated transceivers. The upper mid-band (FR3, ∼6–24GHz) is a prime example. Compared to congested FR1 allocations, it offers an order of magnitude more bandwidth, while avoiding some of the severe propagation penalties of mm-wave frequencies above 28GHz. These advantages make FR3 highly attractive for wide-area enhanced broadband and low-latency applications, but also introduce stringent coexistence requirements with incumbent scientific, defense, and satellite users. The resulting emphasis on spectrum awareness and frequency agility highlights design challenges that resonate across all frequency ranges. This workshop will explore the circuit- and architecture-level innovations needed to enable broadband, reconfigurable, and spectrally agile radios. Topics include: Wideband, reconfigurable LNAs and PAs with high linearity and efficiency; Frequency-agile local oscillators and synthesizers with fast switching, low phase noise, and fine resolution; Wideband filtering and duplexing strategies using tunable, switched-capacitor, or acoustic/EM-based solutions; Digital-assisted calibration and adaptation, including ML-based techniques for resilience against PVT variations; Scalable architectures in advanced CMOS and SiGe technologies, enabling multi-band, multi-standard, and multi-antenna integration with energy efficiency. By bringing together experts from academia, industry, and government laboratories, the workshop will highlight state-of-the-art circuit techniques and cross-layer considerations — including spectrum policy, system-level trade-offs, and co-designed RF/digital intelligence — that are critical to realizing the next generation of programmable, energy-efficient, spectrally agile radios.
Sun
7
Sun 7 Jun | 08:00 - 17:20
Room 157AB
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The rapid progress in quantum computing has made microwave engineering a key enabler of nearly all major hardware platforms, including superconducting qubits, spin qubits, trapped ions, etc. Each of these technologies relies on advanced microwave techniques for control, coupling, readout, and scaling, demanding approaches that go well beyond classical electromagnetics. This creates a great opportunity for microwave engineers to make lasting contributions to the development of quantum computing and related technologies. The need for ultra-low-noise amplification, high-fidelity readout, and crosstalk suppression has stimulated novel device designs, often requiring hybrid approaches that combine electromagnetic modeling with quantum theory. Similar challenges appear in other quantum platforms; for example, trapped-ion processors demand stable and phase-coherent microwave delivery for multi-qubit gates, while spin qubits rely on advanced microwave control schemes. At the algorithmic level, quantum computing is increasingly viewed as a potential game-changer for electromagnetics and related fields. Specialized quantum algorithms promise significant acceleration for tasks such as solving integral equations, optimizing antenna radiation patterns, or addressing NP-hard problems in inverse scattering and system design. While fully fault-tolerant quantum computing remains a long-term goal, near-term noisy intermediate-scale quantum devices are already serving as valuable testbeds. Hardware-aware algorithm design, ie tailoring quantum algorithms to the specific strengths and limitations of physical devices, is becoming an essential strategy for identifying useful applications in the presence of noise and limited coherence times. This workshop will highlight state-of-the-art advances at the interface of microwave engineering, quantum hardware development, and quantum algorithm design. Contributions will cover multiple quantum platforms, emphasizing both their unique microwave engineering challenges and the unifying principles that connect them. A particular focus will be placed on industrial perspectives, including scalability, reliability, and manufacturability of microwave components for large-scale quantum systems. Industry engagement is crucial, as commercial interest and investment in quantum computing have surged dramatically, creating demand for engineers who can translate fundamental concepts into deployable technologies. To ensure accessibility, the workshop will open with a comprehensive tutorial introducing the basics of quantum theory in the language of microwave engineering. This will help participants from the RF and microwave community engage with the specialized concepts of quantum physics and better appreciate their role in quantum device design. The program will then feature a series of invited talks from leading experts in academia and industry, with topics spanning theoretical methods, quantum hardware, and algorithmic perspectives. By bringing together specialists from diverse quantum hardware platforms, algorithm developers, and industrial leaders, this workshop will provide a unique forum for exchanging ideas, identifying cross-platform synergies, and further drafting the engineering roadmap toward practical, scalable quantum computing.
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Sun 7 Jun | 08:00 - 17:20
Room 252AB
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Scaled antenna arrays that support multiple simultaneous beams can enable significant throughput improvements and new capabilities for both communications and sensing applications. These benefits provide the form-factor and spectral efficiencies required for next generation wireless systems. However, beam scaling also scales up traditional design challenges and creates new implementation hurdles. For example, handling the signal distribution and processing for hundreds of antennas and tens of beams quickly results in stages that are power and thermally infeasible. Innovations in multi-beam array architectures are indispensable to overcoming these challenges for emerging satellite communications, radar, and 6G applications. To succeed in real-world deployments these innovations must be developed with resilience, cost-effectiveness, and hardware scalability considerations in mind. This workshop explores specifically multi-beam topics with an array of experts presenting their work on re-imagining how to architect and build point-to-multi-point arrays at scale. Approaches for beam-scaling in frequency, space, and time will be explored and hardware implementations that range from RF-centric to mostly digital will be covered. The goal is to provide attendees with an in-depth overview of this emerging area of antenna array design, and cast light on trade-offs and future directions.
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Sun 7 Jun | 08:00 - 17:20
Room 255
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Emerging applications such as Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite-based internet and geolocation services are rapidly expanding, driven by commercial efforts to deliver low-cost satellite connectivity to consumers. However, space environments present unique challenges not encountered in terrestrial systems, including radiation-induced errors, extreme temperature fluctuations, and limited power availability. Systems operating beyond LEO face even more severe higher levels of environmental degradations. This workshop will bring together leading experts from academia and industry, spanning both LEO SATCOM and traditional space-based systems, to provide a comprehensive overview of the key design challenges and state-of-the-art techniques required for reliable RF system performance in space.
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7
Sun 7 Jun | 13:30 - 17:20
Room 256
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Next-generation communications and sensing systems operating in the mm-wave range require a collaborative effort among the various components that make up the subsystems to enhance performance and reduce production costs. This workshop will bring together leading researchers from different fields of mm-wave phased arrays to discuss the key requirements and challenges relevant to their areas of expertise. The half-day workshop will kick off with a unique perspective on mm-wave phased arrays from industry and government representatives, providing context for the challenges and requirements in this field. The remainder of the workshop will feature internationally renowned speakers specializing in transistors, integrated circuits, packaging, and heterogeneous integration, as well as phased arrays. Interactive discussions will be prioritized throughout the event to encourage engagement among participants.
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Sun 7 Jun | 13:30 - 17:20
Room 257AB
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The frontier of next-generation radar is shaped by advances in mm-wave, UWB, and AI-assisted phased array technologies. In the D-Band, SiGe implementations enable instantaneous bandwidths up to 56GHz, delivering millimeter-level resolution and unlocking applications in imaging, non-destructive testing, and metrology. In parallel, UWB radar provides low-power, high-precision sensing for presence detection, vital-sign monitoring, and in-cabin safety. Complementing these developments, AI-driven phased arrays are emerging as enablers of adaptive beamforming, joint radar-communications (ISAC), and scalable multi-antenna architectures. This talk will highlight circuit and system design challenges, analog front-end techniques, and prototype results, illustrating how SiGe mm-wave, UWB, and AI-enhanced phased arrays together define the future of high-resolution radar.