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Communications Technology Laboratory

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CTL Mission Vision 2

 

Our Focus Areas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Core Network Tech 2
Fundamental Electromagnetic Technologies & Standards
Next Generation Wireless Systems
Public Safety Communications
Smart Infrastructure & Manufacturing
Spectrum Sharing & Sensing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

News and Updates

Projects and Programs

NIST engineer Kate Remley led development of new 94 gigahertz calibrated signal source and 16-antenna array operating at 83 gigahertz

5G & Beyond

Ongoing
“5G and beyond” refers to future generations of mobile wireless communication systems. The vision for these next-generation systems are to enable groundbreaking

5G/6G Core Networks and Services

Ongoing
This program aims to advance networking and measurement sciences and promote consensus standards and best practices for the evolution from 5G to 6G , focusing

Awards

Contacts

Director, Communications Technology Lab