Waveforms for sub-THz 6G: Design Guidelines

The projected sub-THz (100 - 300 GHz) part of the upcoming 6G standard will require a careful design of the waveform and choice of slot structure. Not only that the design of the physical layer for 6G will be driven by ambitious system performance requirements, but also hardware limitations, specific to sub-THz frequencies, pose a fundamental design constraint for the waveform. In this contribution, general guidelines for the waveform design are given, together with a non-exhaustive list of exemplary waveforms that can be used to meet the design requirements.Comment: Paper presented at EuCNC 2023, June 6-9 2023, Gothenburg, Swede

Hexa-X the European 6G Flagship Project

Hexa-X will pave the way to the next generation of wireless networks (Hexa) by explorative research (X). The Hexa-X vision is to connect human, physical, and digital worlds with a fabric of sixth generation (6G) key enablers. The vision is driven by the ambition to contribute to objectives of growth, global sustainability, trustworthiness, and digital inclusion. Key 6G value indicators and use cases are defined against the background of technology push, society and industry pull as well as objectives of technology sovereignty. Key areas of research have been formulated accordingly to include connecting intelligence, network of networks, sustainability, global service coverage, extreme experience, and trustworthiness. Critical technology enablers for 6G are developed in the project including, sub-THz transceiver technologies, accurate stand-alone positioning and radio-based imaging, improved radio performance, artificial intelligence (AI) / machine learning (ML) inspired radio access network (RAN) technologies, future network architectures and special purpose solutions including future ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC) schemes. Besides technology enablers, early trials will be carried out to help assess viability and performance aspects of the key technology enablers. The 6G Hexa-X project is integral part of European and global research effort to help define the best possible next generation of networks

Hexa-X the European 6G Flagship Project

Hexa-X will pave the way to the next generation of wireless networks (Hexa) by explorative research (X). The Hexa-X vision is to connect human, physical, and digital worlds with a fabric of sixth generation (6G) key enablers. The vision is driven by the ambition to contribute to objectives of growth, global sustainability, trustworthiness, and digital inclusion. Key 6G value indicators and use cases are defined against the background of technology push, society and industry pull as well as objectives of technology sovereignty. Key areas of research have been formulated accordingly to include connecting intelligence, network of networks, sustainability, global service coverage, extreme experience, and trustworthiness. Critical technology enablers for 6G are developed in the project including, sub-THz transceiver technologies, accurate stand-alone positioning and radio-based imaging, improved radio performance, artificial intelligence (AI) / machine learning (ML) inspired radio access network (RAN) technologies, future network architectures and special purpose solutions including future ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC) schemes. Besides technology enablers, early trials will be carried out to help assess viability and performance aspects of the key technology enablers. The 6G Hexa-X project is integral part of European and global research effort to help define the best possible next generation of networks

A method for ice thickness characterization using GNSS C/N0 data

Abstract A Dual Circular Polarized (CP) reception method is proposed to simultaneously record direct and reflected signals in GNSS reflectometry. The purpose of using a dual CP antenna system is to exploit incident wave’s polarization variation after reflection. This paper presents the theoretical background for dual CP reception system and the advantage of using dual CP system over a single polarization. Theoretical multipath propagation is validated by measurements performed at frozen Baltic sea. The Right-Hand Circular Polarization (RHCP) and Left-Hand Circular Polarization (LHCP) received signals are post-processed to retrieve information about the measurement environment. The analysis method gives the evidence of penetration of GNSS signal into the layered media and the possibility to characterize ice-thickness or layered media using only C/N0 data

A 14.6 GHz–19.2 GHz digitally controlled injection locked frequency doubler in 45 nm SOI CMOS

Abstract In this paper we present a wide locking range (14.6 GHz–19.2 GHz and 12.65 GHz–20.6 GHz, -3 db and -6 dB, respectively) injection locked frequency doubler implemented with 45 nm CMOS SOI technology. The doubler is designed and optimized for a 5G sliding-IF transceiver architecture. It exploits a digitally tunable LC tank to enhance the frequency range. Measured results show 36–55 dBc fundamental and 40–54 dBc 3rd harmonic suppression as well as 10 dB peak conversion gain. Phase noise performance of the doubler has also been measured. The power consumption varies from 5 mW to 11 mW. The core size is 270 µm x 450 µm

Analysis of vertical loop antenna and its wide and flat variant performance in wearable use

Abstract This paper presents an analysis of the input impedance and radiation pattern behavior for a rectangular loop antenna when it is reshaped from a narrow square to wide and flat. The antenna operation is examined by 3D electromagnetic simulations. Parametric simulation results are shown to explain the effect of antenna dimensions on the impedance behavior. Based on the numerical results, an equivalent circuit is developed to model the impedance change due to reshaping the loop antenna. The main observations are that the decreased height and the increased width of the antenna increase the bandwidth potential of the inherently narrowband loop and increase its directivity. These characteristics together with a vertical loop orientation enable a high performance antenna for locations very close to conductive or lossy materials. Based on the presented impedance analysis, an optimized antenna prototype for a wearable use is manufactured and its performance is verified by measurements. Measured radiation efficiency for the antenna in contact with a human tissue phantom is -5.0 dB at 2 GHz and the obtainable bandwidth potential is > 10 %