The rapid advancement of wireless technologies has completely transformed the way we live, work, and connect with others. With the commercialization of 5G, researchers are now pushing the boundaries even further, developing the next generations, often referred to as beyond 5G ( B5G ) and 6G . B5G and 6G are poised to provide even higher data rates, capacities, and … [Read more...] about Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces: A promising frontier for future generations of wireless technology
Wireless communication
Low-cost software-defined radio for electrical engineering education
Prototype wireless communication systems can be designed using discrete components, e.g., a low-noise amplifier (LNA), a power amplifier (PA), mixers, filters, frequency synthesizers, an analog-to-digital converter (ADC), a digital-to-analog converter (DAC), etc. Different circuit boards have to be designed, fabricated, assembled, tested, and connected with wires. Consequently, … [Read more...] about Low-cost software-defined radio for electrical engineering education
Thermal radiation mode: A deployment perspective for 5G New Radio
The 5G New Radio (NR) technology is under a standardization process by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project to provide an outline for a new radio interface for the next generation of cellular networks. The aims of 5G networks include not only providing greater capacity and coverage but also supporting advanced services, such as enhanced mobile broadband, ultrareliable … [Read more...] about Thermal radiation mode: A deployment perspective for 5G New Radio
Characterizing the wireless data transmission of biosignals within a health-care environment
Advancements in implantable medical devices have created the need for more robust continuous data transmission abilities. Implantable medical device wireless data transmission within a health-care setting is beneficial, as it has the potential to increase safety, broaden independence, and increase mobility for patients. Minimizing the need for an individual to be tethered to … [Read more...] about Characterizing the wireless data transmission of biosignals within a health-care environment
Free-space optical communication: From space to ground and ocean
During the last decade, there has been rapid advancement in the area of mobile broadband and wireless communication. The demand for higher data rates and capacity has continuously increased thanks to the growing need for information exchange. Currently, the data rates of the existing state-of-the-art radio-frequency (RF) or microwave technologies can no longer meet the … [Read more...] about Free-space optical communication: From space to ground and ocean