What the facility does
RF. Microwave, and THz circuit and system designs
Areas of expertise
The mmWave facility is working on high frequency mixed integrated signal circuits, RF and THz integrated circuits, and beamforming and antenna arrays. Some recent successful examples of our work include highly sensitive receiver systems and high-speed non-interleaved ADCs.
Research services
Development, design and verification of CMOS analog, RF and mixed signal integrated circuits, noise parameter extraction
Sectors of application
- Aerospace and satellites
- Information and communication technologies and media
Specialized labs and equipment
| Specialized lab | Equipment | Function |
|---|---|---|
| MiNT | Noise parameter extraction system | Custom-developed noise parameter measurement system |
| mmWave facility | THz frequency extenders | Can be used to characterize circuits and systems operating at frequencies as high as 0.5THz |
Private and public sector research partners
- PMC-Sierra Inc.
- Skyworks
- Maxlinear
- National Research Council of Canada