Millimeter-wave Integrated Technologies in the Era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution

This peer-reviewed book explores the technologies driving broadband internet connectivity in the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0). It particularly focuses on potential solutions to introduce these technologies in emerging markets and rural areas, regions that typically form part of the digital divide and often have under-developed telecommunications infrastructures, a lack of skilled workers, and geographical restrictions that limit broadband connectivity. Research shows that ubiquitous internet access boosts socio-economic growth through innovations in science and technology, with the common goal of bringing positive change to the lives of individuals. Fifth-generation (5G) networks based on millimeter-wave (mm-wave) frequency information transfer have the potential to provide future-proof, affordable and sustainable broadband connectivity in areas where previous-generation mobile networks were unable to do so. This book discusses the principles of various technologies that enable electronic circuits to operate at mm-wave frequencies. It examines the importance of identifying, describing, and analyzing technology from a purely technological standpoint, but also acknowledges and investigates the challenges and limitations of introducing such technologies in emerging markets. Presenting recent research, the book spearheads participation in Industry 4.0 in these areas. Front Matter ....Pages i-xv The Role of Millimeter-Wave and 5G in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Wynand Lambrechts, Saurabh Sinha)....Pages 1-48 5G and Millimeter-Wave Key Technologies for Emerging Markets to Participate in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Wynand Lambrechts, Saurabh Sinha)....Pages 49-74 Transceivers for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Millimeter-Wave Frequency Mixers and Oscillators (Wynand Lambrechts, Saurabh Sinha)....Pages 75-122 Transceivers for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Millimeter-Wave Low-Noise Amplifiers and Power Amplifiers (Wynand Lambrechts, Saurabh Sinha)....Pages 123-164 Preparing Emerging Markets to Participate in a New Era of Communication. A Technical and Economic Perspective (Wynand Lambrechts, Saurabh Sinha)....Pages 165-214 5G and Millimeter-Wave Broadband Internet Costing in Unequal Markets (Wynand Lambrechts, Saurabh Sinha)....Pages 215-270