IEEE 802.15 WPAN™
Terahertz Interest Group (IGthz)
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Overview
The IEEE 802.15 Terahertz Interest Group is chartered to explore the feasibility of TeraHertz for wireless communications.
The TeraHertz frequency band runs roughly from 300 GHz to 3 THz, a staggering 2700 GHz of bandwidth. The TeraHertz frequency range has traditionally been considered the RF "no man's land", being too high to be considered RF but too low to be considered light. But with on-going advances in semiconductor processes we are seeing the emergence of transistors with Ft high enough to start servicing the low end of the THz band (300 GHz to 600 GHz). This is still an impressive 300 GHz of bandwidth. But there are issues in regards to passive scientific spectral lines, atmospheric absorption, and emerging regulatory rules. These issues, amongst others, are the topic of the THz interest group.
Current Status
The IEEE 802.15 Terahertz Interest Group has prepared a "Call for Contributions" document and we are soliciting, and hearing, contributions that address numerous THz issues. There are no immediate plans to transition the group to a study group or a task group; rather, we want to fully understand the technology status in regards to the 5 criteria.
How to participate
- Participate by attending our Meetings.
- IEEE 802.15 Terahertz Interest Group conducts their discussions on the 802.15.thz Public Mailing List. You can learn more about the 802.15 Mailing Lists by pointing your browser here.
Information
Who to contact with questions
- Chairman: Rick Roberts
- Vice Chairman: David Britz
- Secretary:
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.
