The project has been well progress with regard to project objectives. System architecture is created. All transceiver blocks including a phase shifters, power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, frequency multipliers, IQ modulators and demodulates are designed, fabricated and tested. D band antenna array is designed, fabricated and tested. A digital block for control of operation of the antenna array is designed, fabricated and tested. A low cost integration platform based on advanced high frequency materials is developed. Demo of D band link with beam steering functionality is implemented and tested. The functionality of the link is demonstrated including +/- 30 degree beam steering.
Three different communication objectives have been identified in the project: (1) favoring the exploitation of the DREAM outcomes, (2) dissemination of scientific results and (3) creating public awareness on EU-funded research programs. To reach these objectives, the consortium uses comprise internet channels, networking through different channels specific to each partner, attendance of showcase events (like conferences and exhibitions) and scientific publications. Promotion initiatives followed an action plan agreed by the consortium and have been stimulated and monitored for the entire duration of the project. The activities carried out consisted in the creation of the DREAM identity, realization of a web-site and promotional material, networking with similar H2020 projects, interactions with standardization bodies, attendance to showcase events, and several other partner’s specific actions. Publication of scientific results is important aspect of the dissemination. Based on the project results 5 journal papers (all IEEE) and 9 conference papers (8 IEEE) have been published.
Exploitation activities of DREAM project outcomes play a major role both for the industrial, research centers and the academic partners, having a strong mid- and long-term impact on regulation and standardization activities, new products proof-of-concept, IPRs and pre-development activities, as well as on scientific dissemination and education.
To reach goals of influencing the regulation and standardization activities in D-band, DREAM particular Nokia and ST has actively participated in work of standardization groups the most important for standardization of D band: ETSI, ATTM TM4, CEPT ECC WG SE19 and ETSI ISG mWT.
