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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
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Document Archives
Who to contact with questions
The Institute
of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.
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