ENTOURAGE - Energy Efficient Point to Multipoint Fronthaul for 6G Wideband Distributed MIMO

Research Project, 2024 – 2027

Purpose and goal
Distributed Multiple Input, Multiple Output (DMIMO) is seen as one of the key approaches for 6G networks. DMIMO relies on densely deployed radioaccess points (APs) which opens the question how these APs themselves should be connected to the network – called fronthauling. This project aims to solve this question by developing a wideband wireless fronthaul solution based on a point to multipoint smart antenna array at D-Band.

Expected effects and result
This project will develop the key components of a complete sub-THz transmitter frontend including the antenna array and integrated circuits that are implementing a multi-channel transmitter frontend including phase shifters and power efficient amplifiers.