IMS2026 Schedule

This workshop showcases the development of a phased array system for direction-of-arrival (DoA) estimation and beamforming, leveraging the Analog Devices Quad-Apollo ADXBAND16EBZ platform integrating with MATLAB. Participants will explore MATLAB-based hardware interfacing, array simulation for initial algorithm development (MUSIC and MVDR), and hardware-in-the-loop approaches to test algorithms in a controlled environment while contending with difficulties that come when working with real hardware. The workshop culminates in an over-the-air demonstration using a 16-element uniform rectangular array connected to the Quad-Apollo, highlighting array processing techniques with real signals. Attendees will gain practical insights into bridging algorithm design, simulation, and hardware implementation.

As serial link data rates push past 200 Gbps, precise characterization of high-speed interconnects becomes critical. traditional measurement approaches are increasingly limited by fixture effects, probe parasitic, and frequency-dependent losses that can mask true device performance. A glance at advanced de-embedding techniques that separate the behavior of test fixtures and measurement equipment from the device under test, enabling accurate modeling and validation at extreme bandwidths will be open for discussion. This workshop bring together researchers, system architects and test labs to address multidisciplinary engineering challenges and near-term deployment solutions for electrical and mixed electrical-optical interconnects operating beyond 200 Gbps.

Low earth orbit (LEO) communications constellations have radically changed the space communications industry. Emerging Satellite Communication (SatCom) applications like broadband internet access in remote areas, enhanced emergency response systems, and vehicle and object tracking, amongst other, are all driven by advancements in high-throughput satellites (HTS) and smaller, more affordable satellite technologies. These networks require new ecosystems that support a wide range of terminals with different cost, performance, and ruggedization requirements. This workshop provides a top-to-bottom review of the ecosystem for LEO satellite communication networks: Market trends, system requirements, applications and practical solution implementations.

This workshop explores the evolution of wireless standards from 2G to 6G, highlighting the economic impact on network operators, equipment vendors, and semiconductor providers. We examine how software-defined radios (SDRs) have adapted to each generation and the role of standard interfaces in enabling scalable, efficient development. The session concludes with a real-world example from Analog Devices, showcasing an SDR transceiver integrated with signal processing and physical layer functionality aligned with the open radio access network (O-RAN) standard.

This panel is for academics and commercial attendees who need a deeper understanding of the opportunities for RF/UW components and solutions as part of a quantum solution and are determining when the industry will reach quantum advantage and what impact that has the RF industry.
Quantum industry experts and leaders will provide insights into the state of the quantum industry, where and how RF/uW components are used and what can be expected in the future. They will also discus educational requirements for this industry and where to look for opportunities.

This panel will explore advancements in Integrated Sensing & Communications (ISAC) technologies that unify sensing with wireless connectivity across automotive and aerospace domains. Speakers will outline how tight co‑design of sensing and communication stacks can potentially enable dual use of RF hardware (Wi‑Fi, UWB, cellular, radar) to cut BOM cost, conserve spectrum, reduce power, and simplify architectural complexity for future software‑defined vehicles and aircraft. The discussion is organized around three complementary domains: (1) short‑range ISAC repurposing commodity wireless technologies (e.g., Wi‑Fi and UWB) for in‑cabin, near‑vehicle, and in‑flight sensing applications including intrusion detection, child presence / occupant vital sign monitoring, occupant localization, and classification; (2) long‑range ISAC leveraging cellular infrastructure and high‑definition maps for non‑line‑of‑sight detection of occluded road users (e.g., to mitigate crashes at intersections and highway merges), and evolution of dual‑purpose radar sensors supporting both high‑resolution perception and high‑bandwidth links to the network edge; (3) aerospace ISAC applications encompassing UAV/drone traffic management with integrated sensing and communication, aircraft collision avoidance systems combining radar sensing with air‑to‑air and air‑to‑ground data links, airport surface surveillance, and satellite‑based ISAC for simultaneous Earth observation and communication services.

As demand grows for high-frequency, high-bandwidth wireless connectivity, system designers face challenges balancing performance, power efficiency, and thermal management. This workshop explores Analog Devices’ mmWave technology evolution—from discrete RF components to integrated reference designs—highlighting solutions across generations of analog beamforming, frequency conversion, and frequency generation. Attendees will learn how ADI’s system-level innovations enable higher linear output power while maintaining strict power limits, reducing thermal complexity. Through technical discussions, design examples, and benchmarks, the session demonstrates how ADI’s scalable mmWave solutions accelerate development and meet the demands of next-generation wireless infrastructure including 5G FR2, FWA, and satellite communications.

Join our diverse team of engineers and discover how ADI’s first ever Software Defined Modem, integrated into the Nevis Narrowband Transceiver, is enabling smaller, lighter, and lower power radios than ever before while still delivering state of the art RF performance. This workshop combines theory with real-world performance data and real-time demonstrations to illustrate how users can leverage Nevis to advance the state of the art in their own radio designs. As a practical example, ADI will present how the combination of an SDR & SDM is being leveraged to create a new generation of Land Mobile Radios.