Tutorials
Monday - October 19
8:00am - 12:00pm
Phased Array Modeling for Radar and Wireless Communications with MATLAB
Honglei Chen - MathWorks
Phased arrays have been used in many applications such as radar and wireless communications. In this tutorial, attendees will learn how to use built-in functions and libraries in MATLAB to design, model, and simulate phased arrays that can be used in radar and wireless systems. We will demonstrate how to model a range of array geometries, including hybrid arrays, simulate IQ signals, perform beamforming and DOA estimations, and model joint radar and communication systems. Read more
Adaptive Phased Array Antenna Design and Analysis
A.J. Fenn - MIT LL
C. J. Reddy - Siemens
Adaptive phased arrays, with rapidly scanned beams or multiple beams, are commonly suggested for radar and communications systems in ground-based, airborne, and spaceborne applications that require suppression of jamming, clutter, and in direction finding. Techniques for simulating adaptive phased arrays with both ideal isotropic elements and practical antenna elements including mutual coupling effects will be discussed. The subject of computational electromagnetics (CEM) including full wave, asymptotic, and hybrid solutions will be described along with arrays in free space and computationally efficient simulation of phased arrays on large platforms. Advanced topics including characteristic mode analysis and machine learning for antenna design and optimization will be addressed. Read more
Multifunction Phased Arrays: Radar, ISAC and Full-Duplex
Ken Kolodziej - MIT LL
Kevin Chuang - Analog Devices
David Conway - MIT LL
While phased array systems are gaining popularity in many wireless applications due to their ability to electronically control multiple beams and adaptively reduce interference, stove-piped approaches have limited their flexibility. The design of multifunction phased arrays, however, can allow future systems to simultaneously support more than one modality, which can include radar, communications, jamming, sensing, and/or other applications. Leveraging common hardware and frequency allocations not only allows these arrays to operate more efficiently, but also creates novel applications, such as integrated sensing and communications (ISAC) technology that can enable smart base stations in sixth-generation (6G) wireless communications networks. In this workshop, experts from academic, federal research institutions and industry will discuss the critical technologies that enable multifunction phased arrays, including in-band full-duplex (IBFD) operation. Presentations will contain details and measured results on state-of-the-art front-ends, digital signal processing and complete array systems. Read more
Gabriel Rebeiz - Extreme Waves
David Conway - MIT LL
Julio Costa - Global Foundries
Florian Herrault - PseudolithIC
Tumay Kanar - Axiro USA
Dean White - Qorvo
Jeff Massman - ADI
Thursday - October 22
8:00am - 12:00pm
Jon Kraft - Analog Devices
Tarun Cousik - Virginia Tech.
Mark Yeary - Univ. of Oklahoma
Adaptive beamforming is driving the adoption of larger, all-digital electronically steerable arrays (ESAs/phased arrays). However, the underlying concepts and mathematics can often feel abstract and challenging to grasp. In this hands-on workshop, we will bridge that gap by building and implementing our own multi-channel adaptive beamformers.
Participants will explore the principles of adaptive beamforming and learn how to mitigate interference and jamming in real-world scenarios. Through concise lectures and guided exercises, we will cover key algorithms step-by-step, including deep dives into popular approaches such as LMS and MVDR/LCMV. Attendees will then design and implement their own multi-channel adaptive beamformers using real data collected from a digital beamformer available in the room. Read more
Advanced Digital Phased Array Radars and Calibration Techniques
Jorge Salazar-Cerreño
Caleb Fulton
This short course provides a comprehensive overview of advanced digital phased array radar architectures, with emphasis on system-level design, digital beamforming strategies, and practical calibration methodologies required to achieve high-performance operation. The course is designed for engineers, researchers, and graduate students working in radar systems, defense platforms, wireless communications, satellite systems, electronic warfare, automotive sensing, and atmospheric remote sensing applications, where high-performance active arrays and digital beamforming are critical. Read more
Latest Phased Array Simulation Capabilities Using Ansys: Part of Synopsys HFSS
Michael D'Anna - Ansys
Peter Moschetti - Ansys
Join Ansys, part of Synopsys, for an in-depth tutorial showcasing the latest simulation techniques and design workflows for phased array antenna systems in HFSS. As phased arrays become increasingly complex, engineers need faster, more efficient methods to evaluate performance across a wide range of operating scenarios. This session will demonstrate practical approaches for reducing simulation time while maintaining accuracy, enabling more rapid design exploration and optimization.
Attendees will learn how to leverage advanced technologies such as the Component Array Domain Decomposition Method (CADDM) for efficient finite array analysis, significantly reducing computational requirements by exploiting array periodicity. The tutorial will also cover workflows for multiband and interleaved antenna arrays as well as installed antenna performance evaluation using strategies that combine multiple electromagnetic solvers to efficiently address structures with varying electrical scales.
In addition, the session will highlight emerging AI-driven design methodologies through the automated development of pixelated patch antennas, along with techniques for modeling radomes and frequency selective surfaces (FSS). Through real-world examples and demonstrations, participants will gain practical insights that can be immediately applied to accelerate phased array development and improve simulation productivity. Read More
Multibeam Antennas and Beamforming Networks
Giovanni Toso
Piero Angeletti
The objective of this course consists in presenting the state of the art and on-going developments in Multi-Beam Antennas (MBAs) and Beam-Forming Networks (BFNs). They find application in several fields including communications, remote sensing (e.g. radars, radiometers, etc.), electronic surveillance and defense systems, science (e.g. multibeam radio telescopes), RF navigation systems, etc. They may be installed on board satellites, airplanes, trains, buses, buildings, cars etc. MBAs and BFNs are becoming also fundamental elements in emerging MIMO, 5G and 6G communications. The course content is regularly updated by the organizers who are involved since more than twentyfive years in this domain. The course has been proposed in different International Conferences including EUCAP (from 2013 up to 2025), IEEE APS 2016, IEEE APS 2012, IEEE APS 2020, IMS 2016, EuMW (from 2014 up to 2020), IEEE APS2017, IMS 2018, IEEE PAST. Up to now the short course has been attended by more than 1350 participants. Read more