Adaptive Millimeter Wave Transceiver System

To address the Army need for a high-bandwidth, compact, wireless, millimeter-wave soldier-borne datalink, in Phase II, Physical Optics Corporation (POC) proposes to advance a novel, low-cost Adaptive Millimeter WavE (AMWE) transceiver system capable of enabling data rates of over 1 Gbps in a non-line-of-sight (NLOS) channel proven feasible in Phase I. This new secure wireless personal area network (WPAN), built on a unique integration of commercial 60 GHz WiGig integrated circuits, POC’s adaptive beamforming network and a smart antenna array provides low-BER (bit error rate), low-latency NLOS communication network comprising weapon-mounted and helmet-mounted electro-optical sensors, medical and other soldier-borne sensors, and NETT Warrior EUD. The innovative low-power AMWE system with built-in electrical interface to sensors is a miniature device integrating electronic system-in-package (SiP) modules in a ruggedized ultra-light housing made of composite material. It will greatly enhanced intra-soldier communication. In Phase II, POC will finalize the AMWE architecture to ensure that the system aligns with the requirements of low power consumption (1 Gbps). The hardware prototypes will be delivered to the Army for soldier demonstrations and evaluations. Then we will work with the Army to transition the technology beyond Phase II.