Published on: May 21, 2021 Welcome to our latest blog. In this blog, we will discuss channel modeling in the mmWave frequency band. First, we will explain why channel modeling in mmWave is essential, and afterwards, we will describe how to use a Ray Tracer (RT) to model the channel. In the context of channel modeling simulations, we will introduce ...
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3rd Network Wide Event (virtually) in Darmstadt
On the 19th – 22nd of April 2021, we had our 3rd Network-Wide Event, which was supposed to be held in Darmstadt, virtually held on Zoom. The event started with the opening by the Coordinator then individual elevator pitch presentations by the ESRs (researchers), followed by parallel Work Package meetings before closing the day with a fun Escape Room game. ...
Read More »Applications of mmWaves in 5G: Device Positioning and Localization
Published on: April 19, 2021 Welcome to our latest blog. In this blog, we will discuss one of the most promising applications that 5G and other mmWave technologies can offer: user device positioning and localization. Localization is the process of determining the location (position coordinates) of a user device in a given area. In general, localization with radio is done ...
Read More »Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces
Published on: March 29, 2021 The purpose of the MINTS project is to work on perfecting existing mmWave technologies and go beyond that to look towards the future, exploring new research areas that could be the basis for the next-generation wireless communications. Various groundbreaking technologies have been proposed for 6G, such as the use of Terahertz band, Visible Light Communications ...
Read More »MINTS Wireless Crossword
Published on: Feb 19, 2021 Welcome to our latest MINTS blog post. This time, we won’t be discussing about mmWave and 5G related topic. However, we would like to test your knowledge about wireless communication through an interactive MINTS Wireless Crossword. Let’s have a 10 minutes break to solve the crossword while enjoying a cup of tea or coffee. ...
Read More »Beyond 5G networks: How will our future look like?
EU MSCA ETN MINTS is happy to present an introductory video about their research, explaining about B5G applications and how they will impact our future daily life. We are all getting used to mobile video, useful for supporting our favorite applications from Netflix to YouTube to Zoom or Teams meetings. More is possible with digital communication technology, such as immersive ...
Read More »MINTS 101: Part 4 – On ITU, 3GPP, and Standardization
Published on: Jan 30, 2021 Welcome to Part 4 of our MINTS 101 series, where we discuss the different technical aspects of the MINTS project. We have already covered the basics of mmWave technology, its applications, the history behind 5G, and its benefits. You probably have noticed that several technical requirements and features mentioned in the blogs refer to technical ...
Read More »MINTS 101: Part 3 – 5G
Published on: Dec 28, 2020 Welcome to Part 3 of our MINTS 101 series where we discuss the different technical aspects of the MINTS project. Part 1 and Part 2 of the series have covered the basics of mmWave technology and the various applications. In this post, we talk about 5G – the fifth generation of mobile telecommunications and its ...
Read More »MINTS 101: Part 2 – mmWave vs Sub-6 GHz
Published on: Nov 13, 2020 Welcome to Part 2 of our MINTS 101 series where we explain the MINTS project! In Part 1 — mmWaves, we introduced our project and mmWave technology. In Part 2, we will explain what is new and so exciting about mmWave technology and why we need it for wireless communications. What exactly is Sub-6 GHz? ...
Read More »MINTS 101: Part 1 – mmWaves
Published on: Oct 16, 2020 First and foremost, Welcome! This is the first of many upcoming blog posts which will introduce us, the MINTS team, and our field of interests. This particular series, MINTS 101, will cover the general idea behind the project we are working on. Who are we? MIllimeter-wave NeTworking and Sensing for beyond 5G, or as it ...
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