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Modular Terahertz Systems

Scalable Millimeter-Wave Transceivers for Precision Applications

Our modular FMCW transceiver systems provide scalable high-frequency solutions for demanding industrial, security, and imaging applications in the millimeter-wave domain. Depending on the frequency band, our modular terahertz systems deliver excellent resolution, high bandwidth, and straightforward integration into existing platforms. Our developments have been validated and are at an industry-grade maturity level.

Kompakte Radarsensor-Einheit neben einer 2-Euro-Münze zum Größenvergleich, entwickelt von Fraunhofer FHR für Terahertzsensorik. Compact radar system for terahertz sensing placed next to a coin for size reference.

© Fraunhofer FHR

Our modular terahertz systems offer

  • High production readiness level: industrial-grade interface technology, AI-based signal processing, real-time imaging and communication.
  • Miniaturization: Compact, highly integrated assemblies.
  • High performance: Integrated amplifiers, oscillators, and mixers for low-noise, energy-efficient systems.
  • Cost efficiency at scale: Particularly for SiGe- or GaAs-based processes.
  • Broad frequency spectrum: 80 up to 330 GHz depending on application, photonic technologies, functional demonstrations up to 1.1 THz for electronically generated terahertz systems.
  • High availability: in stock or manufactured quickly for R&D-Projects - ideal as a platform for further development, prototyping, and pre-series development.

Our Millimeterwave Transceiver

80 GHz BPSK-Transceiver: Integrierte Sende- und Empfangseinheit mit I/Q-Mixer, Phasenmodulation und Frequenzverdoppler – ideal für hochfrequente Kommunikationsanwendungen. 80 GHz BPSK transceiver: Integrated transmit and receive unit with I/Q mixer, phase modulation, and frequency doubler—ideal for high-frequency communication applications.

80 GHz/W-band transceiver - industrial precision, compactly integrated

Technology: SiGe-based FMCW radar platforms with up to 25 GHz bandwidth 

Applications: Safety zone monitoring, distance measurement, automation 

Your benefits:
  • Cost-optimized production with RF modules on standard PCBs
  • Robust performance for continuous industrial use
  • Compact, easy to integrate design
Nahaufnahme eines Mikrochips für Sub Terhaertzsensorik mit farblich markierten Bereichen: RX Pad, TX Pad, 94G Mixer, PA, LO-RX-TX Distribution und Signal Generation. Close-up of a microchip for sub terahertz sensing with color-coded sections: RX pad, TX pad, 94G mixer, PA, LO-RX-TX distribution, and signal generation.

94 GHz/ F-band transceiver – Compact Radar Modules Through High Integration

Technology: Compact SiGe-MMICS with 26 GHz bandwidth 

Applications: Drone detection, ATOL support (assisted takeoff and landing) 

Specifications:  

  • Bistatic radar chip
  • 1 Tx and 2 Rx Channels
  • Up to 20 dBm output power
Your benefits:
  • high operating frequency enables high levels of integration
  • realization of very compact radar modules
240 GHz Transceiver: Layout-Darstellung eines integrierten Schaltkreises für Terahertzsensorik mit markierten Komponenten, Beschriftungen wie „FRAUNHOFER FHR“ und sichtbaren Signalwegen sowie Kontaktpads am Rand. 240 GHz transceiver: Layout view of an integrated circuit for terahertz sensing with marked components, labels such as “FRAUNHOFER FHR,” and visible signal paths as well as contact pads along the edges.

240 GHz/ J-band transceiver - High-resolution imaging in the submillimeter range

Technology: SiGe MMICs with integrated on-chip antennas and dielectric lenses at over 60 GHz bandwidth for ultra-fine depth and structure resolution 

Applications: THz imaging, material analysis, quality control, non-destructive testing 

Specifications: 

  • Phase noise < –65 dBc/Hz (@ >1 kHz Offset)
  • EIRP up to –1 dBm (Patch-antennas)
  • Special feature: Integrated algorithms for rejection of sub-harmonic interfering signals at 120 GHz  
Your benefits:
  • High level of integration and enhanced miniaturization due to the high operating frequency (shorter wavelengths enable smaller components)
  • On-chip antenna integration
Chipfoto eines 150 GHz-MMICs für Terahertzsensorik mit markierten Bereichen für Signal­generierung, Mixer, RX-TX-Verteilung, Temperatur­sensor und Bondpad-Anschluss. D-Band-Transceiver. Chip photo of a 150 GHz MMIC for terahertz sensing with labeled sections for signal generation, mixer, RX-TX distribution, temperature sensor, and bond pad connections. D-band transceiver.

170 GHz/ D-band transceiver - ultra-wideband sensor technology for the finest measurement resolutions

Technology: SiGe-BiCMOS monostatic transceiver (ft/fmax = 250/370 GHz) at 70 GHz bandwidth with SIW (Substrate Integrated Waveguide) coupling 

Applications: Precision radar, gesture recognition, distance measurement with extremely high depth resolution (new automotive band) 

Specifications:
 
  • –10 dBm output power (WR-6.5)
  • Measurement resolution: up to 4.6 mm at a target distance of 0.6 m 
Your benefits:
  • Optimal trade-off between range and miniaturization
Blockdiagramm eines mmWave-Transceivers für Terhaertzsensorik und harmonische Radar-Tags mit MMIC, Verstärkern, Mischern, Frequenzvervielfacher, passiven Antennenstrukturen sowie Transponder-PCB mit TX- und RX-Pfaden. Block diagram of an mmWave transceiver for terahertz sensing and harmonic radar tags with MMIC, amplifiers, mixers, frequency multiplier, passive antenna structures, and transponder PCB with TX and RX paths.
Layout eines integrierten Hochfrequenz-Transceivers für Terahertzsensorik und Harmonische Radartags mit markierten Funktionsblöcken wie Signalgenerator, Sende- und Empfangspfad, LNA, Mixer und Verstärker, typischerweise für Radar- oder mmWave-Kommunikationssysteme. Layout of an integrated high-frequency transceiver for terahertz sensing and harmonic radar tags with labeled functional blocks such as signal generator, transmit and receive path, LNA, mixer, and amplifier, typically for radar or mmWave communication systems

60/120 GHz Harmonic Radar Tags – Reliable localization even in complex environments

Technology: SiGe tags with Gilbert-cell frequency doublers, differentially fed antennas at 60/120 and 120/240 GHz as well as innovative self-test options and on-chip antennas 

Applications: Sub-centimeter position tracking, navigation without GPS coverage 

Specifications: Sub-millimeter accuracy

Your benefits:
  • Low-interference, clutter-resilient detection even under zero-visibility conditions and in complex environments
See here for project
examples demonstrating
the use of Harmonic Tags

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Use our scalable, modular FMCW transceiver systems for the rapid development of demanding industrial, security, and imaging applications—together, we bring your innovation to life.

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