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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

Events

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 on

Awards

Contacts

Acting Director, Communications Technology Laboratory