Millimeter Wave Integrated Technologies In The Era Of The Fourth Industrial Revolution

This peer-reviewed book explores the technologies driving broadband internet connectivity in the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0). It particularly focuses on potential solutions to introduce these technologies in emerging markets and rural areas, regions that typically form part of the digital divide and often have under-developed telecommunications infrastructures, a lack of skilled workers, and geographical restrictions that limit broadband connectivity. Research shows that ubiquitous internet access boosts socio-economic growth through innovations in science and technology, with the common goal of bringing positive change to the lives of individuals. Fifth-generation (5G) networks based on millimeter-wave (mm-wave) frequency information transfer have the potential to provide future-proof, affordable and sustainable broadband connectivity in areas where previous-generation mobile networks were unable to do so. This book discusses the principles of various technologies that enable electronic circuits to operate at mm-wave frequencies. It examines the importance of identifying, describing, and analyzing technology from a purely technological standpoint, but also acknowledges and investigates the challenges and limitations of introducing such technologies in emerging markets. Presenting recent research, the book spearheads participation in Industry 4.0 in these areas.

A variety of novel applications in the millimeter-wave frequency range have been developed in the last few years: for example, wireless LAN at 60 GHz, automotive radars at 77 GHz, and imaging systems at 94 GHz. The development of these applications has stimulated the implementation of a wide range of novel components and circuits operating at millimeter-wave frequencies. Both industry and academia have devoted significant effort to the development of novel technologies and efficient integration techniques, with the aim of improving the quality of millimeter-wave systems, decreasing their cost and improving their reliability. This book provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects relating to components, circuits and system integration at millimeter wave level. The book is divided into four parts: technologies for passive components; technologies and materials for active devices and circuits; complete system integration strategies; and major millimeter-wave applications. For the first time, this book offers a broad view on various mm-wave applications and advanced technologies with their relative merits, to optimize device selection, system integration and packaging for high-performance, low-cost systems. Each chapter is authored by recognized academic and industrial authorities in the field of advanced devices, components and system integration at mm-wave frequency. The book covers a wide range of technologies and topologies, evaluating their merits and offering guidance on component selection, circuit design and system integration. It describes in detail the most important mm-wave applications and design of application-specific systems. With this book you will be able to: Develop an application specific mm-wave system from concept to prototyping, through to final design, integration and testing Develop advanced capabilities and understanding to select optimum device technology for active and passive circuits Use module integration topology and technique to successfully design a compact and high performance system within a given space and financial budget Learn about the state of the art in mm-wave integration and technologies and techniques, with their relative performances, for mm-wave components, circuits and modules design, performance optimization and integrated packaging Select the proper technology for implementing mm-wave passive components and antennas Choose the correct semiconductor technology for active devices and circuits Select circuit topology, design and development for high performance active devices and integrated circuits Choose and implement the most suitable integration strategy for mm-wave modules and systems Gain a deep knowledge of major applications and research trends at mm-waves Understand the issues related to mm-wave device and circuit technologies with integration and packaging Comprehensive Reference: all aspects relating to components, circuits and system integration at the millimeter wave level.are covered Advice and guidance on component and circuit design, selection and integration State of the art knowledge: Covers major applications and current and future research trends Written by experts in the field: A range of contributors from industry and academia provide insight and the right balance of theory and application

This book compiles and presents the research results from the past five years in mm-wave Silicon circuits. This area has received a great deal of interest from the research community including several university and research groups. The book covers device modeling, circuit building blocks, phased array systems, and antennas and packaging. It focuses on the techniques that uniquely take advantage of the scale and integration offered by silicon based technologies.

Driven by the demand for high-data-rate, millimeter wave technologies with broad bandwidth are being explored in high-speed wireless communications. These technologies include gigabit wireless personal area networks (WPAN), high-speed wireless local area networks (WLAN), and high-speed wireless metropolitan area networks (WMAN). As a result of this technological push, standard organizations are actively calling for specifications of millimeter wave applications in the above wireless systems. Providing the guidance needed to help you navigate through these new technologies, Millimeter Wave Technology in Wireless PAN, LAN, and MAN covers the fundamental concepts, recent advances, and potential that these millimeter wave technologies will offer with respect to circuits design, system architecture, protocol development, and standardization activities. The book presents essential challenges and solutions related to topics that include millimeter wave monolithic integrated circuit (MMIC), packaging technology of millimeter wave system and circuits, and millimeter wave channel models. With numerous figures, tables and references, this text allows speedy access to the fundamental problems, key challenges, open issues, future directions, and further readings on millimeter wave technologies in relation to WPAN, WLAN, and WMAN.

The new edition of the most detailed and comprehensive single-volume reference on major semiconductor devices The Fourth Edition of Physics of Semiconductor Devices remains the standard reference work on the fundamental physics and operational characteristics of all major bipolar, unipolar, special microwave, and optoelectronic devices. This fully updated and expanded edition includes approximately 1,000 references to original research papers and review articles, more than 650 high-quality technical illustrations, and over two dozen tables of material parameters. Divided into five parts, the text first provides a summary of semiconductor properties, covering energy band, carrier concentration, and transport properties. The second part surveys the basic building blocks of semiconductor devices, including p-n junctions, metal-semiconductor contacts, and metal-insulator-semiconductor (MIS) capacitors. Part III examines bipolar transistors, MOSFETs (MOS field-effect transistors), and other field-effect transistors such as JFETs (junction field-effect-transistors) and MESFETs (metal-semiconductor field-effect transistors). Part IV focuses on negative-resistance and power devices. The book concludes with coverage of photonic devices and sensors, including light-emitting diodes (LEDs), solar cells, and various photodetectors and semiconductor sensors. This classic volume, the standard textbook and reference in the field of semiconductor devices: Provides the practical foundation necessary for understanding the devices currently in use and evaluating the performance and limitations of future devices Offers completely updated and revised information that reflects advances in device concepts, performance, and application Features discussions of topics of contemporary interest, such as applications of photonic devices that convert optical energy to electric energy Includes numerous problem sets, real-world examples, tables, figures, and illustrations; several useful appendices; and a detailed solutions manual Explores new work on leading-edge technologies such as MODFETs, resonant-tunneling diodes, quantum-cascade lasers, single-electron transistors, real-space-transfer devices, and MOS-controlled thyristors Physics of Semiconductor Devices, Fourth Edition is an indispensable resource for design engineers, research scientists, industrial and electronics engineering managers, and graduate students in the field.

Millimeter-Wave Integrated Circuits delivers a detailed overview of MMIC design, specifically focusing on designs for the millimeter-wave (mm-wave) frequency range. The scope of the book is broad, spanning detailed discussions of high-frequency materials and technologies, high-frequency devices, and the design of high-frequency circuits. The design material is supplemented as appropriate by theoretical analyses. The broad scope of the book gives the reader a good theoretical and practical understanding of mm-wave circuit design. It is best-suited for both undergraduate students who are reading or studying high frequency circuit design and postgraduate students who are specializing in the mm-wave field.

The book explores technological advances in the fourth industrial revolution (4IR), which is based on a variety of technologies such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, machine learning, big data, additive printing, cloud computing, and virtual and augmented reality. Critically analyzing the impacts and effects of these disruptive technologies on various areas, including economics, society, business, government, labor, law, and environment, the book also provides a broad overview of 4IR, with a focus on technologies, to allow readers to gain a deeper understanding of the recent advances and future trajectories. It is intended for researchers, practitioners, policy-makers and industry leaders.