This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Integrative Activities program (CFDA 47.083) provides $1,000,000 to the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) to develop the Sub-Terahertz Integrated Communication and Sensing (TICS) instrument. The TICS instrument is a programmable platform that will enable cutting-edge research and innovation in 6G wireless systems by providing advanced experimentation capabilities in sub-terahertz communication and sensing. Key features of the TICS instrument include a low-cost ultra-broadband software-defined radio, a sub-THz MIMO prototype, a software-defined radar, a software-defined network analyzer, and a metadevice reference design library. These capabilities will support research in areas such as 6G communications, ubiquitous sensing, spectroscopy, biomedical diagnosis, and smart manufacturing. The award aims to build research capacity, promote open innovation, and enhance STEM education through this project. The award period is from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2027.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $500.0k | 5/14/25 | ||
| Not listed | $500.0k | 8/28/24 |