New paradigm for mm-wave high performance SMD components (NASCENT)
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Gapwaves AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 4 000 000 |
| Project duration | August 2024 - July 2026 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Venture | The strategic innovation programme Electronic Components and Systems: |
| Call | Electronic components & systems - research and innovation projects 2024 |
Purpose and goal
This project will develop an innovative cost-effective and high-performing packaged front-end for enabling 6G wireless infrastructure at the D-band (110-170 GHz). The purpose is that of developing superior packaged mmwave components, overcoming today’s limitations with our technological solutions. The goals of the project will be to define, design, demonstrate and elaborate on the industrialization and business aspect of this solution. Part of the deliverables is to demonstrate a complete component with a high TRL level.
Expected effects and result
Upon a successful conclusion of the project we expect to introduce a new packaged D-band TX/RX product based on this technology. This could result in significant new business potential for the partners and an innovative solution for communication and sensing industries, enabling great potential. Both parties expect a further product expansion and new verticals, to maximize the impact and potential of this new technology.
Planned approach and implementation
The project will be led by Gapwaves AB with Gotmic AB as project partner. The project will be staffed by a diverse and well-complimented group of professionals in the field. This project is organized in work packages, including: requirement analysis, design and verification of packaging and MMIC solutions, process development, demonstration of complete component and business analysis. The main actors are the project partners, but they will engage with other stakeholders to identify the needs and maximize the project impact.