AEROSPACE SHANGHAI, Volume. 42, Issue 4, 1(2025)
Key Technologies and Research Advances in RF Front-end Microsystems
With the development of electronic systems towards higher integration density and performance,conventional radio frequency (RF) integration technologies struggle to meet the demands,and the RF front-end microsystem technology based on three-dimensional (3D) heterogeneous integration has emerged as a critical breakthrough direction.This paper focuses on the application of the RF front-end microsystem technology in the aerospace field.The key scientific challenges requiring resolution are described,including the RF microsystem architecture,multi-physics coupling,and co-simulation design methodologies.Furthermore,the specific technological advancements in microsystem electronic design automation (EDA) tools,heterogeneous integration processes,and testing/verification methods are introduced.Additionally,the research achievements of the authors’ team in millimeter-wave band RF front-end microsystems are also presented.The RF front-end microsystem technology holds significant strategic importance for driving innovation in aerospace RF equipment,enhancing mission execution capabilities,and promoting civil-military integration.It serves as a core enabler for achieving high-performance,miniaturized RF devices in aerospace applications.
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Linsheng WU, Yi HUANG, Liang ZHOU, Min TANG, Xiaochun LI, Junfa MAO. Key Technologies and Research Advances in RF Front-end Microsystems[J]. AEROSPACE SHANGHAI, 2025, 42(4): 1
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Received: Jun. 10, 2025
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Published Online: Sep. 29, 2025
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