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RF Technology Division Groups

Electromagnetic Fields Group

The Electromagnetic Fields Group measures, characterizes, and calibrates antennas and radiated fields of the type used in many high-performance communication, defense, aerospace, satellite, and wireless systems.

Guided Wave Electromagnetics Group

The Guided Wave Electromagnetics Group conducts theoretical, computational, and experimental research to deliver the basic metrology, special measurement techniques, and measurement standards needed for advancing both conventional and microcircuit guided-wave technologies, including coaxial

High-Speed Waveform Metrology Group

The NIST CTL High-Speed Waveform Metrology Group develops fundamental measurement and characterization techniques 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.