Left-Handed Metamaterials, Circuits and Their Technical Applications

Organisers: Jan Zehentner, Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic
Tatsuo Itoh, UCLA Los Angeles, California, USA

Abstract: The aim of this course is to draw the attention of RF and microwave workers to the left-handed metamaterials, circuits and their technical applications, which has been intensively investigated in recent years, mainly in the United States, and also to present the European achievements. In addition, the course should encourage research in this promising branch of science and extend the practical utilization of new findings.

The key papers presenting physical aspects of the studied effects will open the course. These will be followed by papers dealing with theoretical electromagnetic aspects of left-handed bulk metamaterials and their circuit counterparts. Papers on RF and microwave applications, supplemented by various practical illustrations will form the next part of the course. Finally the selected contributions coming from the USA and Europe will clarify specific aspects of left-handed structures and their characteristics. A panel discussion with audience participation, limited to one transparency, and led by prominent speakers, will close the course.

08.30 - 09.10 Introduction to the physics of left-handed metamaterials

O. Martin

09.10 - 09.50 Anomalous wave manipulation in metamaterials and plasmonic structures

N. Engheta

Coffee break

10.10 - 10.50 Double negative metamaterials: fundamentals and experiments

R. Ziolkowski

10.50 - 11.30 Negative-refractive-index transmission-line metamaterials and enablingmicrowave devices

G. Eleftheriades

11.30 - 12.10 Microwave component applications of composite right/left-hand structures

T. Itoh, C. Caloz

Lunch

13.30 - 14.10 Novel sub-wavelength waveguides based on uniaxial single-negative metamaterials

S. Hrabar

14.10 - 14.50 Planar metamaterial design based on split rings resonators: theory and applications

R. Marqués, F. Martín, M. Sorolla, F. Medina

Coffee break

15.10 - 16.00 Audience presentation and panel discussion

WS ECWT01 Workshop (Half Day) Wednesday 13 October, 08.30 – 12.20, Room R

Wireless Communications: Visions, Roadmaps and Enabling Technologies

Organiser: Y.K. Kim, Senior Vice President, Samsung, Korea

Abstract: First the workshop will present the fundamental nature of future 4G Wireless communication systems. What is 4G and where it will lead us? This workshop will introduce, in a comprehensive and balanced way, many driving forces behind 4G systems, including, among others, scenarios enabling technologies and applications. Roadmaps, expectations and visions on 4G systems will also be discussed. Background information and the evaluative development of wireless techniques for future 4G networks will be considered in detail. Finally, many of the challenges in the advancement of 4G, including the technical and economic relations of the progression to 4G will be presented.

08.30 – 09.00 Welcome and introduction

Y.K. Kim, Samsung, Korea

09.00 – 10.00 Access techniques

Speaker to be decided

Coffee break

10.30 – 11.30 Key technologies for 4G

M. Katz, Samsung, Korea

11.30 – 12.00 Conclusions

Y.K. Kim, Samsung, Korea

12.00 – 12.20 Discussions

12.20 Close

WS GAAS01 Workshop (Half Day), Wednesday 13 October, 08.30 – 12.20, Room S

RF CMOS for Low-Cost Wireless Products

Organiser:  J. Long, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands

Abstract:  This workshop brings together the main topics of research and development in RF and high- speed applications using silicon CMOS. First pass design success relies upon having high quality analogue CAD models for active and passive components, which are often not available in the lowest cost production technologies developed for digital applications. The first speaker will describe new developments in compact modelling for analogue design in CMOS at RF. Preserving RF signal integrity from the external environment to the IC boundary at the lowest cost is the subject of the second presentation on chip packaging. CMOS RFICs for consumer markets must meet strict requirements on cost, dynamic range and power consumption with a minimum number of external components. These constraints are exemplified by networking products like Bluetooth and GSM mobile telephones, which have cost targets of a few dollars per chip and sales volumes of millions/year. The next two speakers address circuit design challenges for these types of products. Also, placement and performance of the A/D converter is important from an architectural standpoint in receiver design.

The workshop concludes with a presentation on the design of A/D converters for telecom applications using CMOS technology.

08.30 - 09.10 Compact modelling for RF CMOS circuit simulation

A. Scholten, Philips Research, Eindhoven, The Netherlands

09.10 - 09.50 High frequency packaging: status and future prospects

K. Pressel, M. Engl, W. Eurskens, F. Daeche, H. Theuss, W. Simbürger,

H. Knapp Infineon Technologies AG, Munich, Germany

09.50 - 10.10 & RF CMOS products for cellular phone applications: challenges and architectures

10.40 - 11.00 B-U. Klepser, C. Muenker, M. Simon, A. Hanke, R. Kronberger, Infineon Technologies,

Munich, Germany

11.00 - 11.40 Bluetooth and HiperLAN2/802.11a development in 130 nm RF-CMOS

V. Knopik, J. Lajoinie, J. Roux, I, Telliez, D. Belot, ST Microelectronics, Crolles, France

11.40 - 12.20 CMOS A/D converters for telecom applications

R. van de Plassche, Broadcom Netherlands BV, Bunnik, The Netherlands

WS GAAS 02 Workshop (Full Day), Wednesday 13 October, 08.30 – 17.40, Room T

Wide Band-Gap Research for Microwave Applications: Materials, Device and Circuit Issues

Organiser: Sylvain Delage, Thales Research and Technology - IEMN GaN Electronics Common Laboratory – TIGER, France

Abstract: The objective of this workshop is to gather major European contributors of the GaN community for microwave applications. It will focus on three main topics: materials, processing and electrical performances, including high frequency and low frequency noise. This will be, therefore, an excellent opportunity for attendees to get an overview of the current status of this promising research field. The workshop will include contributions from the following Institutes or Companies.

08.30 – 10.50 Materials

H. Kalisch et al., Aachen University, Y. Cordier et al., CRHEA, M. Germain et al., IMEC,

A. Ellison et al., Okmetic, P. Bove et al., Picogiga, M-A. Poisson et al., TIGER,

A. Kakanova et al., University of Linkoping

Coffee break

11.10 – 12.30 Processing issues

M. Peroni et al., Alenia Marconi Systems, J. Würfl et al., FBH, A. Barnha et al., Madrid University,

E. Morvan et al., TIGER

Lunch

13.50 – 15.30 Electrical performance

H. Zirath et al., Chalmers University, R. Quéré et al., IRCOM,

R. Quay et al., Fraunhofer IAF, N. Labat et al., IXL

Coffee break

16.00 – 17.40 Electrical performance (cont.)

J-G. Tartarin et al., LAAS, T. Martin et al., QinetiQ, C. Gaquière et al., TIGER,

E. Zanoni et al., University of Padova

SC GAAS03 Short Course (Full Day), Wednesday 13 October, 08.30 – 17.40, Room U

Fundamentals of Microwave Power Amplifier Designs

Organisers: Ali A. Rezazadeh (UMIST, UK), Charles W Turner (KCL, UK) and Franco Giannini (Universita’ di Roma `Tor Vergata`, Italy)

Abstract: The course provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of fundamental microwave power amplifier designs. This is an introductory course aimed at graduate engineers who have moved into the field of RF design. The speakers are experts in these areas from well know recognised organisations. The course structure consists of the following topics:

1. Power Amplifier Fundamentals (Tom Brazil, UCD, Ireland)

- Introduction and basic properties

- Gain compression and efficiency

- Distortion and linearity characteristics

- Memoryless PA non-linearity analysis

2. Microwave Transistor Technologies Available (Ali A. Rezazadeh, The University of Manchester, UK)

- Transistor technologies (BJTs, HBTs, MESFETs and HEMTs)

- Principal operation and biasing conditions

- Equivalent circuits

- DC, RF, noise and power characteristics

3. Small and Large Signal Models and Algorithms (G Leuzzi, Universita` dell’Aquila, Italy)

- Linear circuit models and extraction techniques

- Non-linear circuit models

- Simulation techniques for non-linear circuits

4. Design Techniques (Peter de Hek / Frank Van den Bogaart, TNO FEL, Netherlands)

- Amplifier topology: transistor gate width selection, number of gate fingers, thermal analysis/design

- Operating class and load impedance techniques

- Stability analysis of transistors

- Design of matching networks

- Overall HPA design and simulation techniques

- HPA stability

- Typical results using the above techniques

5. High Efficiency Microwave Amplifiers (Franco Giannini, University of Roma Tor Vergata, Italy)

- Power balance considerations

- Traditional classes of operation (Class E, Class F)

- New classes of operation (Class G, Class FG )

- Advanced design criteria

WS ECWT02 Workshop (Half Day) Wednesday 13 October, 13.50 – 17.40, Room R

Secure Wireless Personal Networks

Organisers:  J. Farserotu, CSEM, Switzerland

J. Saarnio, Nokia Research Centre, Finland

Abstract:  First the workshop will present an overview of the European Commission IST 6th Framework Integrated Project, My personal Adaptive Global NET (MAGNET). Then it will present user requirements/scenarios, networking, air interfaces and security issues. The MAGNET vision is that Personal Networks (PNs) will support the users’ professional and private activities, without being obtrusive and while safeguarding their privacy and security. A PN can operate on top of any number of networks that exist for subscriber services or are composed in an ad hoc manner for this particular purpose. The overall objectives of MAGNET are to design, develop, demonstrate, and validate the concept of a flexible PN that supports resource efficient, robust, ubiquitous service provisioning in a secure heterogeneous networking environment for nomadic users.

13.50 – 14.00 Welcome and introduction

J. Saarnio, Nokia Research Centre, Finland

14.00 – 14.45 User requirements / scenarios

K.E. Skouby, Technical University of Denmark

14.45 – 15.30 Access techniques

J. Farserotu, CSEM, Switzerland

Coffee break

16.00 – 16.45 Network architecture

I. Niemegeers, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands

16.45 – 17.30 Security

D. Sisalem, N.Prasad, K. Nyberg, Aalborg University, Denmark

17.30 – 17.40 Conclusions

17.40 Close

WS ECWT/EuMC01 (Half Day) Wednesday 13 October, 13.50 - 17.10, Room S

Future Challenges in Space-Time Wireless Communications

Organisers:  C. Oestges, D. Vanhoenacker-Janvier, Microwave Laboratory, UCL, Belgium

Abstract:  Wireless system designers are faced with a number of challenges. Meeting the increasing demand for higher data rates, better quality of service and improved network efficiency in a complex time-varying environment calls for innovative techniques. In recent years, space-time technology, a.k.a. smart antennas, have become the new frontier of wireless communications. Recent advances include the solid understanding of performance limits of Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) systems, the development of realistic two-directional channel models and the design of robust space-time signal processing techniques.

This workshop aims at highlighting the latest achievements in these fields as well as some key topics of future research in space-time wireless communications. The first part addresses current results in the areas of channel measurements, propagation models and signal processing for real-world channels. The second part covers topics such as the use of dual-polarized systems, the application of time-reversal techniques and the emergence of ad-hoc networks.

13.50 – 14.10 MIMO channel measurements

M. Beach, Bristol University, UK

14.10 – 14.50 Space-time channel modelling

A. Molisch, Lund University, Sweden

14.50 – 15.20 Cooperative relay networks

A. Wittneben, ETH Zürich, Switzerland

Coffee break

15.50 – 16.30 Space-time signal processing for real-world channels

A. Burr, University of York, UK

16.30 – 17.10 Time-reversal techniques

A. Paulraj, Stanford, USA and C.Oestges, UCL,Belgium

WS EuRAD01 Workshop (Half Day) Thursday 14 October, 08.30 - 12.15, Room R

Integrated Topside Design

Organisers:  W.Weijenberg, F.Wajer, Thales Naval Nederland, The Netherlands

Abstract:  The combat system of a modern navy ship is very elaborate. During the last few years the number of antenna systems has steadily increased with evermore problems of simultaneous operation of the systems, interference and compatibility, making Topside Design a difficult task. To cope with all these demands, Topside Design has become an interdisciplinary field in which several engineering disciplines, like EM-engineers, signature management engineers, radar engineers, mechanical engineers, cost engineers etc are working together. This process is called Integrated Topside Design (ITD).

The ITD workshop focuses on three aspects within this process, i.e. RF signature management, electromagnetic engineering and sensor management. It will give an overview of the use of tools for analysis within the ITD process.

08.30 – 09.00 Introduction

Workshop chairman

RF signature management

09.00 – 09.30 The pursuit of radar stealth

L.van Ewijk, E. Heemskerk, TNO-FEL, The Netherlands

09.30 – 09.45 Hot spot analysis / physical optics

F. Wajer, Thales Naval Nederland, The Netherlands

09.45 – 10.15 Advanced RCS prediction

H. Schippers, National Aerospace Laboratory NLR, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Coffee break

Performance aspects

10.45 – 11.30 EM engineering

F. Leferink, M.Clement, Thales Naval Nederland, The Netherlands

11.30 – 12.00 Sensor management

W. Weijenberg, Thales Naval Nederland, The Netherlands

12.00 – 12.15 Wrap-up

WS EuMC02 Workshop (Half Day) Friday 15 October, 08.30 – 12.00, Room L

Terahertz Technology for Space and Earth Applications

Organiser: Peter de Maagt, ESA, Netherlands

Abstract: The terahertz (THz) part of the electromagnetic spectrum falls between the lower frequency millimetre wave region and, at higher frequencies, the far-infrared region. The frequency range extends from 0.1 THz to 10 THz, where both these limits are rather loose. As the THz region separates the more established domains of microwaves and optics, a typical THz technique will incorporate aspects of both realms, and may even draw on the best of both. The two bounding parts of the spectrum also yield distinct sets of methods of generating and detecting THz waves. These approaches can thus be categorised as having either microwave or optical/photonic origins. As a result of breakthroughs in technology, the THz region is finally finding applications outside its traditional heartlands of remote sensing and radio astronomy. Extensive research has identified many attractive uses and has paved the technological path towards flexible and accessible THz systems. Examples of novel applications include medical and dental imaging, gene theory, communications and detecting the DNA sequence of virus and bacteria. The comprehensive workshop will discuss the range of THz applications and will present the components and systems that are utilised for the region.

08.30 – 09.30 Space and Ground Applications

Peter de Maagt, European Space Agency, Netherlands

09.30 – 10.30 Microwave Terahertz Technology

Peter Huggard, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK

10.30 – 10.50 Break

10.50 – 12.00 Photonic Terahertz Technology

Peter Haring Bolivar, RWTH, Aachen, Germany

WS EuMC03 Workshop (Full Day) Friday 15 October, 08.30 – 17.00, Room M

RF and Microwave Oscillator Design

Organiser: A. Grebennikov, M/A-COM Eurotec, Ireland

Abstract: This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of different aspects of oscillator theory, design and practical implementation. Topics include the principles of oscillator design, including start-up and steady-state operation conditions, simplified circuit analysis and basic equations using bipolar and field-effect transistors and the theories required to design low phase noise oscillators with predictions of the optimum conditions for minimum phase noise. The effect of flicker noise and four techniques currently available for flicker noise reduction will then be described. Wideband voltage controlled oscillators (VCOs) are used in a variety of RF and microwave systems. The basic concepts of their circuit design and specific circuit solutions using lumped elements and transmission lines to improve the frequency tuning characteristics are described. A special topic will focus on accurate VCO behavioural modelling based on the Volterra-series approach with possible implementation in the system-level simulation tools. Finally, numerous practical examples of RF and microwave oscillators including VCOs based on MOSFET, MESFET, BJT and HBT technologies are given.

08.30 – 09.50 Basic oscillator theory and circuit design principles

A. Grebennikov, M/A-COM Eurotec, Ireland

Coffee break

10.10 – 11.30 Phase noise in oscillators

J. Everard, University of York, UK

11.30 – 12.50 Low phase noise oscillator design

J. Everard, University of York, UK

Lunch

14.00 – 15.20 Wideband voltage-controlled oscillators

A. Grebennikov, M/A-COM Eurotec, Ireland

15.20 – 16.10 VCO behavioural modelling and implementation in system-level simulation

A.Costantini, University of Bologna, G.Vannini, University of Ferrara, Italy

16.10 – 17.00 VCO design using HBT technology

C. Florian, University of Bologna, R. Cignani, University of Ferrara, Italy

WS EuMC04 Workshop (Half Day) Friday 15 October, 08.30 – 12.20, Room N

SoC or SiP for Telecommunications Systems

Organisers: S. Donnay, W. De Raedt, IMEC, Belgium

Abstract: The wireless revolution is creating large numbers of new wireless devices with continuously more stringent requirements: smaller size, weight, higher bandwidth and lower power consumption at an ever-decreasing cost. For these systems the need for on-chip integration of mixed Digital - RF systems has become a reality. True systems-on-a-chip (SoC) remain, however, challenging since the integration of many passive components as well as all the required active circuitry, is difficult to integrate in a cost effective way with sufficient quality or size on the same chip. Therefore, the concepts for a systems-in-a-package (SiP) approach were developed. In this workshop various solutions to the RF and microwave system integration problem will be discussed in depth by speakers from the technology and design community.

08.30 – 08.40 Introduction

W. De Raedt, S. Donnay, IMEC, Belgium

08.40 – 09.20 RF systems in a package

E. Beyne, IMEC, Belgium

09.20 – 10.00 RWOH - Reliability Without Hermeticity - with MMICs and organic boards for

space application

C. Drevon, ASP Toulouse, France

10.00 – 10.40 Potentials of the 90 nm CMOS for Monolithic Integration

S. Jenei, IMEC, Belgium

Coffee break

11.00 – 11.40 A Bluetooth SoC in 0.13mm CMOS

F. Stubbe, Director RF Competence, STM Brussels, Belgium

11.40 – 12.20 RF system design trade-offs

P. Wambacq, IMEC, Belgium

WS EuMC05 Workshop (Half Day) Friday 15 October, 13.50 – 17.30, Room L

Metamaterials: EBG, AMC, FSS.

Applications in Communications and Sensing Systems

Organisers:  G. Gerini, TNO, Netherlands

Y. Vardaxoglou, Loughborough University, UK

Abstract:  Metamaterials, such as FSS, EBGs and AMCs are artificially engineered materials exhibiting novel properties. Since their discovery and first demonstration in the late 1980's, interest in Metamaterials has grown explosively. The potential takeup of these structures in Communications and Sensing Systems is primarily due to the control of the frequencies and wavenumbers of propagating and non-propagating electromagnetic waves to an extent that was not previously possible. Much effort is now being concentrated on the design and manufacture of these different classes of metamaterial-based components. This workshop will highlight some application areas of metamaterial technology at microwave, (sub) millimetre wave and optical frequencies. It sets out with a brief introduction of the concepts. It then discusses some generic configurations and resulting practical applications. Examples of FSS, EBG and AMC generic technology in the microwave region include: patch antennas, cavity antennas, parabolic antennas, metallo-dielectric antennas, waveguides, filters and tunable structures. Examples of applications are array antennas, high precision GPS, mobile telephony, wearable antennas and diplexing antennas. In the submillimetre wave region a 500 GHz dipole configuration is shown and some components. In the optical frequency range emphasis is placed on micro-cavity sources and waveguides for nanometer-sized photonic devices (filters, power splitters) and circuits. This workshop will be complementary to Short Course in DNGs and left handed metamaterials.

13.50 – 14.40 EBG at Micro and Sub-mm Waves

P. De Maagt, ESA-ESTEC, Netherlands

14.40 – 15.30 PBG Optical Frequencies

T. Krauss, University of St Andrews, UK

15.30 – 15.50 Break

15.50 – 16.40 Frequency Selective Surfaces (FSS)

Y. Vardaxoglou, Loughborough University, UK

16.40 – 17.30 Measurements of EBG Configurations

M. Paquay, ESTEC, Netherlands and P. Haring Bolivar, RWTH Aachen, Germany

WS EuMC06 Workshop (Full Day) Friday 15 October, 08.30 – 17.40, Room O

RF-MEMS (AMICOM Workshop)

Organisers:  J-L. Cazaux, Alcatel Space, France

R. Plana, LAAS, France

RF-MEMS Components, Technology and Materials

08.30 – 09.20 Design and technology for RF MEMS switches

H. Tilmans, IMEC, Belgium

09.20 – 10.00 Technology description for power RF MEMS

K. Grenier, LAAS-CNRS, France

10.00 – 10.40 Design, technology for tuneable components

A. Pothier, IRCOM-CNRS, France

Coffee break

Design and Modelling of RF-MEMS

11.00 – 11.40 EM modelling techniques for RF MEMS

Larissa Vietzorrek, TUM, Germany

11.40 – 12.20 Mechanical design and modelling for RF MEMS

D. Elata, Technion, Israel

Lunch

13.50 – 14.30 Design and modelling of acoustic devices

P. Kirby, Cranfield University, UK

RF-MEMS Based (Sub)systems

14.30 – 15.10 MEMS based impedance synthesizers

V. Tauno, Millilab-VTT, Finland

Coffee break

15.30 – 16.20 3G MEMS based wireless systems

A. Ionescu, EPFL, Switzerland

16.20 – 17.00 MEMS based mm-wave radar

A. Rydberg, Uppsala University, Sweden