The Electromagnetic Wave Metrology Group conducts research that aims to establish national measurement standards and to develop measurement technology. In the frequency range of several kHz to 1 THz, the group establishes and maintains the national standards of the derived units of electromagnetic wave such as power, impedance, attenuation, RF voltage, noise, pulse, antenna characteristics, field strength, and material parameters. The group provides calibration and test services to industries, academies, research institutes, and government agencies in the fields of communications, semiconductor, and national defense industries. The group is especially focusing on developing 5G antenna performance evaluation technology to meet emerging industrial demands, and has conducted research on 6G source measurement technology.
Current R&D Projects
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Establishment of electromagnetic wave measurement standards and development of foundation measurement technology
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Development of measurement standards and technology on antenna properties and electromagnetic field strength
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Sub-terahertz electromagnetic wave measurement technology and standards research
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Development of 5G antenna measurement technology and research on 6G source measurement technology
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High-power electromagnetic wave protection technology research
Recent R&D Highlights
- Commencement of the calibration service of 2.4 mm coaxial impedance (10 MHz ~ 50 GHz)
- Frequency extension of power calibration down to several kHz-range (100 kHz → 9 kHz)
- Research for 6G communication under the consortium of KRISS, KAIST, and LG Electronic
- Development of measurement platform for mmWave 5G antenna
- Establishment of the field strength standard in 5G communication frequency band (26.5 ~ 40 GHz)
Introducing Teams in a Group
Guided Wave Research Team
The Guided Wave Research Team establishes and disseminates measurement standards and disseminates these standards to domestic and overseas industries. Measurement standards include power, impedance, attenuation, RF voltage, noise, pulse, and material constant in the frequency range of several kHz to 1 THz. The team also participates in international key comparisons to ensure the international equivalence of measurement standards and conducts joint research activities. To meet future measurement needs, the team develops measurement technology up to 1 THz.
Key Research Area
- Establishment, improvement, and dissemination of electromagnetic wave measurement standards and preservation of international equivalence
- Development of primary standards for electromagnetic wave power, electromagnetic wave noise, attenuation, and pulse
- Sub-terahertz electromagnetic wave measurement technology and standards research
- Development of evaluation technology for high-speed semiconductor device properties and digital communication parameters
- Research to improve industrial measurement reliability in the electromagnetic wave field and disseminate measurement technology
5G Plus Team
The 5G Plus Team aims to establish and disseminate measurement standards regarding antenna characteristics and field strength. The team participates in international key comparisons to ensure the international equivalence of measurement standards. The team's research involves the development and dissemination of innovative 5G antenna measurement technology and measuring instruments using integrated optical-electromagnetic wave technology. The team conducts research on 6G antenna measurement technology to meet emerging industrial demands.
Key Research Area
- Development of 5G antenna measurement technology and research on 6G antenna source measurement technology
- Establishment of measurement standards for Ka-band (26.5-40 GHz) electromagnetic field strength
- Development of Sub-6 GHz and mm-wave MIMO antenna measurement systems
- Development of an electro-optic W-band (75-110 GHz) antenna measurement system
- Development of a selective frequency surface filter to solve frequency interference issues
- High-power electromagnetic wave protection technology research
- Development of a high-power electromagnetic wave effect simulator
- Electromagnetic vulnerability analysis simulator design and coupling/vulnerability testing
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