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Communications Technology Laboratory

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Microcalorimeter

Advancing Power Metrology at NIST CTL

In today's commerce and technology, accurate and standardized measurements are foundational. From global telecommunications to defense systems, consistent

Redefining Wireless Networks

Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) represents a transformative evolution in wireless systems, merging communication functions with sensing capabilities
Telecommunications Tower

Shaping the 6G Era

The National Institute of Standards and Technology Communications Technology Laboratory (NIST CTL) is at the forefront of 6G research, laying the foundation for
2025 MBE & QIF Summit

MBE & QIF Summit 2025

The 2025 MBE Summit was hosted at MxD headquarters in Chicago, IL, April 15 - 18. NIST's Rosemary Astheimer organized technical content in conjunction with the
O-RAN Alliance Group Picture - Face to Face Meeting Paris 2025

CTL Staff Advance O-RAN Standards

CTL staff made several technical contributions to the O-RAN Alliance face-to-face meeting on February 24-28 in the areas of security, testing, and RAN
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