The next-generation 6G wireless networks will target higher data rates and new features like city-scale perception. To achieve the desired performance, new spectrum in the 7-24GHz range, also known as the FR3 band, is being considered. However, the FR3 band is highly fragmented, so the design of wireless radios is poised to be even more challenging than past systems. This project will develop MD2 (Mixed Domain Design) - a novel theoretical framework and practical designs for next-generation networks using the FR3 wireless systems. The project thrusts will address foundations, algorithmic methods and prototype designs, using the platform of pixel antennas. The new designs will target communications-only, sensing-only, and joint communications and sensing wireless applications. A key innovation of MD2 framework will be to allow joint and systematic design across antenna, analog and digital domains, with practical designs using pixel antennas optimized for FR3 spectrum.

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