Communications Laboratories & Groups

A university interdisciplinary center involving three colleges, that develops technology, and designs and builds hardware and software for all wireless applications. CWT specializes in proof-of-concept prototypes, which are fully tested and operational pieces of equipment that are ready for production.

Digital Signal Processing and Communications Laboratory (DSPCL website)

Applying wavelets to signal compression.

Conducting research in the general areas of signal processing, image processing, wavelets, and digital communications.

Mobile and Portable Radio Research Group (MPRG website)

A software radio developed by MPRG.

Working to understand the interplay between propagation, receiver design, signal processing, networking, and applications. The work has commercial applications in the areas of cellular telephone, personal communications, land- mobile radio, wireless data networks, and high-speed data links.

Wireless Microsystems Laboratory (WML website)

5-6 GHz SiGe subharmonic direct-conversion receiver front-end IC

The focus of this laboratory is the exploration of ideas and technologies that enable integrated microsystems, in particular microsystems that are connected to the information infrastructure via wireless communications links. Research topics of interest include: RF/Microwave/millimeter-wave integrated circuits and antennas; mixed-signal ICs; high-speed interconnects and packaging; micro/nano-machining and MEMS/NEMS devices; solid-state devices/technology and nanotechnology; and wireless communications and sensor applications.

Virginia Tech Antenna Group (VTAG website)

VTAG Anechoic Chamber

Equipped with more than 30 years experience in the field and state-of-the-art CAD tool and measurement facilities, VTAG's mission is to assist industry with research and development in antennas, propagation, and communication systems. Areas of special interest are: wideband antennas and arrays, small antennas, antennas for unlicensed band applications, smart antennas, vehicular antennas, personal antennas, ultrawideband antennas and systems, and customer application-specific wireless communication systems.