COREnext Partners at European Microwave Week 2025
The European Microwave Week (EuMW) 2025, held in Utrecht, brought together researchers, industry leaders, and innovators in the field of microwave, RF, and wireless technologies. COREnext partners were prominently represented across several sessions, workshops, and demonstrations, showcasing their contributions to advancing high-frequency communication technologies.
Scientific Paper Presentation
A highlight of the scientific programme was the presentation of the paper “Ultra-Broadband Frequency Multiplier (x8) Chain in 90-nm SiGe BiCMOS Technology at H-band”. The work was elaborated by Frida Strömbeck and Herbert Zirath from Chalmers University of Technology, together with Klaus Aufinger from Infineon Technologies AG. This contribution illustrated advances in frequency multiplier chains and their role in enabling higher performance within integrated circuit design.
Full-Day Workshop on Polymer Microwave Fiber Communication
On Sunday, the full-day workshop “Polymer Microwave Fiber (PMF) Communication for sub-THz, Low-Cost High Data Rate Short-Range Systems” took place in Mission 2. Chaired by Frida Strömbeck and Herbert Zirath (Chalmers University), the session gathered leading experts to discuss progress in PMF design, interconnects, and complete system development.
The workshop explored PMF as a promising low-cost solution for short-range links under ten metres, aiming at data rates above 100 Gbps. Such systems are key for intra-box and module-to-module communication in future technologies. Speakers included Patrick Reynaert (KU Leuven), Herbert Zirath (Chalmers University of Technology), Jose-Luis Gonzalez (CEA-Leti), Laurent Petit (Radiall), Sergio Gambarucci (Infineon Technologies), Alejandro García Tejero (HUBER+SUHNER), Sining An (Ericsson), and Samir Lagoug (IMS Group).
Demonstration at the Radiall Booth
In addition to the workshop, COREnext partner Laurent Petit presented the D-band PolymerMediaFiber (PMF) modular high data rate connectivity demonstration kit at the Radiall booth. The kit featured two integration setups – flange connectors and direct seamless PCB connectors – and showcased several types of polymer fibre designed for high-capacity data transmission. The demonstration highlighted the flexibility of PMF technology and its potential for modular system integration in future communication networks.
About EuMW 2025
The European Microwave Week is one of the most significant international events in the field, combining scientific conferences, workshops, and industry exhibitions. The 2025 edition in Utrecht provided an important platform for the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and technology between academia and industry, further underlining the relevance of collaborative projects such as COREnext.
