The Role of Millimeter-Wave Beamforming and Integration Technologies on Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN)

The emergence of Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) has become a crucial driver for the next generation of wireless communication systems. NTN encompasses satellite and aerial segments, which can function either as relay nodes or as base stations. In the coming years, NTN will play a crucial role in supporting universal connectivity, where everyone and everything will need to be connected: from any geographic location and including every application, from consumer broadband to mobile gaming. These requirements will lead to the development of advanced microwave systems that provide superior connectivity while minimizing cost. The sector is expected to experience significant growth in the near future, and researchers worldwide are actively engaged in devising innovative technological solutions that can adapt to diverse scenarios, satisfy performance requirements, and conform to cost, size and power consumption limitations. The impact of these efforts will be broad, encompassing antennas, RF integrated systems, integration and semiconductor technology, as well as system design. This presentation offers a multidisciplinary perspective on the topic, including a review of current solutions and an examination of emerging configurations from both architectural and technological viewpoints. This talk is open to everyone, IEEE membership is not required. Please join us at 5:30PM for networking and light refreshments!