DARPA Explores Tech To Boost 5G Signals
By Theresa Hitchens on March 16, 2021 at 8:58 AM WASHINGTON: DARPA is seeking novel ways to boost the strength of radio signals to help DoD expand 5G wireless connectivity around the globe, without just pumping out more electrical power, says Tim Hancock, program manager for the effort. To that end, DoD’s far-future research agency has awarded a $497,000, one-year study contract to tiny wireless startup MixComm to demonstrate silicon-based millimeter wave (mmWave) power amplifiers. The “exploratory” award was made in response to Open Office Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) from DARP...
Source: breakingdefense.com