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RF Technology Division Groups

Electromagnetic Fields Group

The Electromagnetic Fields Group conducts theoretical and experimental research necessary for the accurate measurement of free-space electromagnetic field quantities; for the characterization of antennas, probes and antenna systems; for the development of effective methods for electromagnetic

Guided Wave Electromagnetics Group

The Guided Wave Electromagnetics Group conducts theoretical and experimental research to develop basic metrology, special measurement techniques, and measurement standards necessary for advancing both conventional and microcircuit guided-wave technologies; characterizing active and passive devices

High-Speed Waveform Metrology Group

NIST CTL’s High-Speed Waveform Metrology Group develops fundamental performance measurements for the high-speed devices and components at the heart of modern communications equipment.

Superconductive Electronics Group

Exploits the quantum behavior of superconducting Josephson junctions and materials to develop novel superconducting electronic devices, circuits, systems, and precision measurement techniques for state-of-the-art electrical measurements.