April 18,
2011
Monday
Morning Sessions (Click here for a printer friendly version) |
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Session
1 |
Tutorial Session 1 |
Session 5 |
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Passive Components
Chair: Xun Gong |
Chair: Ray Pengelly |
Wireless
Communications
1
Chair: Adam Anderson |
| 8:30 AM |
Invited: Integrated Filter/Antennas with High Efficiency and Increased Bandwidth
Y. Yusuf and X. Gong |
Linear Power Amplifier Design for Mobile Communication Dr. Bumman Kim |
Design of an 8‐Element Switched Mode Circular Antenna Array for Vehicular Direction Finding
M. Sharawi, D. Aloi |
| 8:50 AM |
Invited: Controlling terahertz waves with meta‐materials and photonic bandgap structures
D. Shchegolkov, A. Azad, J. O'Hara, N. Moody, E. Simakov |
Optimum Wireless Power Transmission from Air‐to‐Lossy Media
S. Jiang, S. Georgakopoulos |
| 9:10
AM |
Small Coupled Double Loop Antennas for Dual Band GPS Arrays
S. Gupta, G. Mumcu, P. Herzig |
A Framework on Wideband Sensing and Direction Finding for Location Aware Public Safety Cognitive Radio
A. Gorcin, H. Celebi, K. A. Qaraqe, H. Arslan |
| 9:30 AM |
The Ground Plane Effect of a Small Meandered Line Antenna, I. Nassar, T. Weller |
Relocation of Wireless Sensor Network Nodes Using a Genetic Algorithm
Y. Qu, S. Georgakopoulos |
| 9:50 AM |
High‐Temperature Characterization of SiCN Ceramics for Wireless Passive Sensing Applica2ons Up to 500oC
X. Ren, S. Ebadi, Y. Chen, L. An, X. Gong |
Low cost 4‐BIT Phase shifters using COTS MMICs, Design and Measurements
S. Bharj |
| Coffee
Break |
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Session
2 |
Tutorial
Session
2 |
Session 6 |
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Special Session:
Biomedical Applications of Microwave
Chair: Tom Weller Co‐Chair Jenshan Lin |
Chair: Ray Pengelly |
Power Amplifiers 1
Chair: Juan‐Marie Collantes |
| 10:25 AM |
Radar Motion Sensing for Accurate Tumor Tracking in Radiation Therapy
C. Li, C. Gu, R. Li, S. Jiang |
Linear Power Amplifier Design for Mobile Communication Dr. Bumman Kim |
Invited: Monte‐Carlo Stability Analysis of Microwave Amplifiers
J.M. Collantes, N. Otegi, A. Anakabe, N. Ayllón, A. Mallet, G. Soubercaze‐Pun |
| 10:45 AM |
Comparison of Tethered and Untethered Helmet Mounted fNIR Systems for TBI Application
E. Sultana, A. Khwajaa, K. Mansetaa, Y. Mallalaha, Q. Zhanga, L. Najafizadehc, A. Gandjbakhchec, K. Pourrezaeib, A.S. Daryoush |
The Design and Testing Challenges of High Voltage RF Circuits, M. Walden |
| 11:05
AM |
Wireless Implants for in vivo Diagnosis and Closed‐loop Treatment
J. Chiao, A. Farajidavar, H. Cao, P. McCorkle, M. Sheth, Y. Seo, T. Wiggins, S. Tharkar, S. Deb, S. Rao |
Dual‐Band GaN HEMT Power Amplifier Using Resonators in Matching Networks
Z. Wang, C. Park |
| 11:25 AM |
Characteriza2on of Biomedical Antennas for Microwave Heating, Radiometry, and Implant Communication Applications
M‐R Tofighi |
A Mirror Predistortion Linear Power Amplifier
K. Fayed, A. Zaghloul, A. Ezzeddine, H. Huang |
| 11:45
AM |
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Energy Harvesting for Ultra‐low Power Biomedical Implants, W. Turner, C‐M Tang and R. Bashirullah |
100W X‐Band GaN SSPA for Medium Power TWTA Replacement
M. Casto |
April 18,
2011
Monday
Afternoon Sessions (Click here for a printer friendly version) |
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Session 3 |
Tutorial Session 3 |
Session 7 |
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Microwave and Millimeter Wave Circuits 1
Chair: Tom Weller |
Chair: Ray Pengelly |
Wireless
Communications
2
Chair: Mike Golio |
| 1:05 PM |
A Model Inaccuracy Aware Design Methodology of Millimeter‐Wave CMOS Tuned Amplifiers
S. Shin |
X‐Parameters: the new paradigm for interoperable measurement, modeling, and simulaJon of nonlinear microwave and RF components
Dr. David Root |
Digital Signals: How We Got Here, And Where We Could Get T,
E. McCune |
| 1:25 PM |
Miniaturized Half‐Mode Substrate Integrated Waveguide Bandpass Filters Using Cross Shaped Fractals
V. Sekar, K. Entesari |
Throughput Analysis in Aeronautical Data Networks
Y. Wang, M. Erturk, H. Arslan, R. Sankar, S. Morgera |
| 1:45 PM |
Standing‐Wave Transmission‐Line-Resonator VCO for E-‐band Applications
M. Li, R. Amaya, A. Momciu |
Receiver Design
Tutorial, J. Offner |
| 2:05 PM |
Time‐Domain Waveform Measurement System for the Characterization of MIMO RF PAs, W. El‐Deeb |
On Limitation of Clipping and Filtering in IEEE 802.11g Based Wireless LAN System
T. Lee, H. Ochiai |
| 2:25 PM |
ConsideraJon of Higher Frequency Bands in Accurate Millimeter‐Wave FMCW‐ Radar System Simulations for Automotive Applications
M. Dudek |
Effect of the ConnecJvity on the Performance of Cooperative Network Coding
G. Arrobo, R. Gitlin |
| Coffee
Break |
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Session
2 |
Tutorial
Session
2 |
Session 6 |
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Special Session:
Advances in Load Pull Applications
Chair: Gary Simpson
Co‐Chair: Steve Dudkiewicz |
Chair: Joel Johnson |
Power Amplifiers
Chair: Peter Asbeck |
| 3:00 PM |
Mixed‐Signal Active Load Pull – The Fast Track to 3G/4G Amplifier Design
M. Marchec |
Microwave Sensors for Industrial Applications
Dr. Reinhard Knoechel |
Invited: Graphene: Status and Prospects as a Microwave Material
P. Asbeck, K. Lee, J. Moon |
| 3:20
PM |
Modern Vector Receivers Improve Load Pull Accuracy and Shorten Measurement Time
S. Dellier |
Invited: Development of Broadband Amplifier Based on GaN HEMTs
S. Lin, M. Eron, S. Turner |
| 3:40 PM |
Active and Hybrid Load Pull – A Paradigm Shift
G. Simpson |
A High‐Power Dual‐Gate GaN Switching‐Amplifier in the GHz‐Range
S. Heck |
| 4:00 PM |
Simulating Load Pull to Investigate Device or Amplifier Performance
A. Howard |
Thermal Analysis and ValidaJon of Packaging for 100W and Higher GaN MMIC Power Amplifiers
H. Harris, B. Wagner, W. Tong, H. Menkara, S. Halpern |
| 4:20 PM |
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A 20 W GaN HEMT VHF/UHF Class‐D Power Amplifier
S. Lin, A. Fathy |
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April 18,
2011
Monday Evening Poster Session (Click here for a printer friendly version) |
| April 18, 2011 Monday Evening Poster Session |
| 5 - 7:00 PM |
Poster Session Chair: Lester Lopez |
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Improving Bit Error Rate of STBC-OFDM Using Convolutional and Turbo Codes Over Nakagami-m Fading Channel, H. Ahamed
Performance Evaluation of IEEE802.16-2004 Wimax with fixed High Fading Channels, S. Askar
GPS Data Analysis and Acquisition Software over IP Platform, H. Chamorro Vera
Effect of Wind-Generated Bubbles on the Clustered OFDM Power Loading for Time-Varying Shallow Water Acoustic Channels with Limited Feedback, X. Huang
Compact Tri-band Notched UWB Bandpass Filter Based on Interdigital Hairpin Finger Structure, Z. Wang, F. Nasri, C. Park
A Highly Linear and Tunable Feed Forward Current Source Active Inductor in 65nm CMOS Technology for Mobile Applications, F. Robert, P. Cathelin, A. Diet, M. Villegas, F. Epifano, P. Triaire, G. Baudoin
New figures of merit qualifying devices and amplifiers, operating in switched mode, A. Bahi, M. Villegas, A. Diet, G. Baudoin
[Students]: Novel Fabrication Process for Metamaterial Antenna using MEMS, G. Rosas, R. Murphy and W. Moreno
[Students]: Integration of high-Q 3D-filters with efficient antennas, Y. Yusuf
[Students]: Electrically Steerable Parasitic Array Radiator (ESPAR) Antenna with Reactance-Tuned Coupling and Maintained Resonance, J. Luther
[Students]: High Temperature Characterization of SiCN ceramic materials for wireless sensing application, X. Ren
[Students]: Integrated slot/resonator for wireless temperature sensing application, H. Cheng
[Students]: Monolithically integrated tunable devices using BST technology, Y. Shen
[Students]: Ka-band reflectarray antenna unit cell design, K. Kamati |
April 19,
2011
Tuesday Morning Sessions (Click here for a printer friendly version) |
| 8:30 AM |
Plenary Session |
Dr. Sanjay Raman – DARPA
Dr. Bruce Carlsten – Los Alamos National Laboratory |
| Coffee
Break |
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Session 9 |
Tutorial Session 5 |
Session 12 |
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Microwave and Millimeter Wave Circuits 2
Chair: Mike Gollo |
Chair: Xun Gong |
Panel Session: Governments Perspectives on Wireless and Microwave Systems
Chair: Larry Dunleavy |
| 10:25
AM |
Invited: Highly Dense Microwave and Millimeter-Wave Phased Array T/R Modules Using CMOS and SiGe RFICs,
G. Rebeiz, K. Koh, T. Yu, D. Kang, C. Kim, Y. Atesal, B. Cetinoneri, S. Kim, K. Ho and D. Shin |
Terahertz in Space and Applications on Earth
Dr. Peter Siegel |
The US Government has a very strong interest in commercial as well as defense applications of wireless and microwave technology. This panel of experts will discuss various perspectives reflecting the role and scope of various funding agencies and the anticipated impact on addressing needs for technology development and deployment.
Panel: Robert Trew (NSF), Felix Miranda (NASA), Sanjay Raman (DARPA), Andrew Clegg (NSF) |
| 10:45 AM |
Miniaturization of Microstrip Square Open Loop Resonators Using Surface Mount Capacitors
L. Ledezma, T. Weller |
| 11:05 AM |
Compact Dual‐Band Wilkinson Power Divider Using Lumped Component Resonators and Open‐Circuited Stubs
Z. Wang, J. Jang, C. Park |
| 11:25 AM |
Fabrication of High Quality Factor RF‐Solenoids Using Via Structures
R. Kamali‐ Sarvestani, J. Williams |
| 11:45 AM |
Comparison of Barium Strontium Titanate Varactors on Magnesium Oxide and Alumina Substrates, T. Price, T. Weller, Y. Shen, X. Gong |
April 19,
2011
Tuesday
Afternoon Sessions (Click here for a printer friendly version) |
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Session 10 |
Tutorial Session 6 |
Session 13 |
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Special Session: Nonlinear Measurement ApplicaGons Chair: Loren Betts |
Chair: David Root |
Applied ElectromagneGc / RFIC Design Chair: Joel Johnson |
| 1:05 PM |
Nonlinear Device Characterization and Modeling for High‐Power Amplifier Design D. Bespalko, S. Boumaiza |
Electromagnetic Metamaterials and their Microwave Applications
Dr. Christophe Caloz |
Advanced Diamond based Metal Matrix Composites for Thermal Management of RF Devices
K. Loucy, H. Hirotsuru |
Wireless Power Transmission to Sensors Embedded in Concrete via Magnetic Resonance, O. Jonah, S. Georgakopoulos |
| 1:45 PM |
Innovative methodologies for transistor compact model extraction
S. Dellier |
Transmission Improvement of UMTS and Wi‐Fi Signals through Energy Saving Glass using FSS
I. Ullah |
Low Power Wireless Sensor Node for use in building automation
G. Gamm, M. Kostic, M. Sippel, L. Reindl |
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A waveform engineering approach to the design of improved efficiency wideband MMIC amplifiers
D. FitzPatrick |
| Coffee
Break |
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Session
11 |
Tutorial
Session
7 |
Session 14 |
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Wireless Communications 3
Chair: Earl McCune |
Chair: David Root |
Power Amplifiers 3
Chair: Larry Dunleavy |
| 3:00 PM |
Design of a 2.4 GHz Interrogator for a Rectenna‐Based Sensor System
V. Sakamuri, J. Frolik |
Electromagnetic Metamaterials and their Microwave Applications
Dr. Christophe Caloz |
Highly Efficient GaN‐HEMT Power Amplifiers at 3.5 GHz and 5.5 GHz
P. Saad, H. Nemati, K. Andersson, C. Fager |
| 3:20
PM |
Joint circuit and system evaluation of nonlinear compensation in RF/Microwave front ends
F. Munir, M. Omer, M. Masood |
1kW S‐band Solid State Radar Amplifier
J. Kwack, K. Kim, S. Cho |
| 3:40 PM |
Mobile WiMAX Throughput and Delay Measurements in Railroad Environment
P. Mahasukhon, H. Sharif, M. Hempel, T. Ma, P. Shrestha |
High Power Added Efficiency Power Amplifier with Harmonic Controlled by UWB Filter with Notched Band at 6.42 GHz
Z. Wang, G. Shengjie, F. Nasri, C. Park |
| 4:00 PM |
Feasibility Study of Pico Cellular‐Relaying System in Urban Outdoor Environment
Y. Wang, X. Wei, B. Timus, R. Sankar, S. Morgera |
Load‐pull based Behavioral Model for Doherty PA Design
M. Marbell |
| 4:20 PM |
An Alternative Approach of Operating a Passive RFID Device Embedded on Metallic Implants
X. Liu, M. Mickle, A. Ogirala, R. Yalamanchili |
High Efficiency RF Pulse Width Modula8on with Tunable Load Network Class‐E PA
M. Vñzen, C. Andersson, M. Thorsell, C. Fager, M. Acar, R. Jos |
| 4:40 PM |
Channelized Hopping Handshake Protocol for Distributed Cogni8ve Radio Network
S. Wang, F. Li, W. Wang, Y. Zhang |
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