On 29 and 30 October, the RF & Microwave TPN ran two seminars; RF Active & Passive components and 5G Technology – the future of mobile and wireless communications technology. During the TPN committee’s summer meeting they established that there was some potential overlap in the audience and should therefore run the seminars together in order to boost delegates numbers and networking opportunities. It also saved volunteer time and expenses by requiring them to travel just once.
Active & Passive components
The RF Active & Passive components seminar attracted around 40 delegates who watched 9 presentations showcasing the latest research from industry and academia. The papers which were presented will be published through the Digital Library. You can see the presentation from new committee member Gavin Watkins online. Papers will soon be available through INSPEC and you can see the proceedings on MyCommunity.
Presentations from the day are available to view online:
5G Technology – the future of mobile and wireless communications technology.
Past IET President Dr Mike Short opened the 5G Technology seminar with a presentation which set the scene for an audience of 65 by outlining the opportunities and challenges of 5G technology. This was followed by 5 more presentations which looked at some of the technological challenges and solutions within this hot topic area.
Presentations from our keynote speakers are avaialble to view online:
5G mobile - evolution or revolution. Higher speeds and more capability, but when?
Mike Short, Vice President, Telefonica Europe
The dawn of connected machines in 5G networks
Professor Mischa Dohler, Centre for Telecommunications Research, King’s College London
Challenges and design paradigm shifts in test and measurement technologies to enable future wireless network R&D beyond 4G towards 5G
Dr Li-Ke Huang, Technology Manager, Aeroflex
Unleashing 5G millimetre-wave frequencies - test and measurement aspects
Meik Kottkamp, Technology Manager, Rohde & Schwarz (Munich)
Horizon 2020 funding for projects
Ian Hay, Director of Leap® and PRA Trading Ltd at Pera Technology