Exhibition for Technical Activities of Universities and Colleges 01 Exhibiter : Tohoku University, Mizuno Laboratory Name of   Contact : Research Institute of Electrical Communication, Mizuno Labs., Professor Koji Mizuno Adress : 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8577, Japan TEL : +81(22)217-5514 FAX : +81(22)217-5516 E-mail : koji@riec.tohoku.ac.jp title : Millimeter-wave Imaging Technologies Highlight of   Exhibits : (1) Millimeter-wave imaging systems    - Passive imaging arrays (Millimeter-wave cameras)    - Near-field microscopes (2) Millimeter-wave oscillator arrays    - Quasi-optical HEMTs arrays    - Waveguide-based Gunn arrays 02 Exhibiter : Kure National College of Technology, Kuroki Laboratory Tohoku Institute of Technology, Yoneyama Laboratory Name of   Contact : Kuroki Labs., Professor Futoshi Kuroki Adress : 2-2-11 Aga-Minami, Kure 737-8506, Japan TEL : +81(823)73-8466 FAX : +81(823)73-8474 E-mail : yoneyama@tohtech.ac.jp Name of   Contact : Yoneyama Labs., Professor Tsukasa Yoneyama Adress : 35-1 Yagiyama-Kasumicho, Taihaku-Ku, Sendai 982-0831, Japan TEL : +81(22)229-1151 FAX : +81(22)229-1421 E-mail : yoneyama@tohtech.ac.jp title : Millimeter-wave integrated circuits using NRD guide and their applications Highlight of   Exhibits : The NRD-guide is suitable for producing high-performance integrated circuits and high-efficiency planar antennas at millimeter-wave frequencies. The NRD-guide front-ends developed for various kinds of millimeter-wave communication systems such as an ultra high-speed wireless LAN and a multi-channel TV signal distribution are presented in this exhibition. 03 Exhibiter : Saitama University, Kobayashi & Ma Laboratory Name of   Contact : Faculty of Engineering, Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Systems, Kobayashi & Ma Labs., Professor Yoshio Kobayashi Adress : 255, Shimo-okubo, Saitama, Saitama 338-8570, Japan TEL : +81(48)858-3477 FAX : +81(48)857-2529 E-mail : yoshio@reso.ees.saitama-u.ac.jp title : Microwave and millimeter wave measurements of dielectrics and superconductors and HTS filters Highlight of   Exhibits : Demonstration for microwave measurement of dielectric plate samples using a network analyzer and software developed in our laboratory If you bring dielectric plate samples (50×50mm2, thickness<1.5mm), you can obtain the measured results of µr and tan´ of them at our booth. (1) Measurement of low-loss dielectric plates in microwave and millimeter wave region. (2) Measurement of surface resistance of high-Tc superconductor films. (3) High-Tc superconductor filters. 04 Exhibiter : Aoyama Gakuin University, Hashimoto Laboratory Name of   Contact : College of Science and Engineering, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Electronics, Hashimoto Labs., Professor Osamu Hashimoto Adress : 6-16-1 Chitosedai, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 157-8572, Japan TEL : +81(3)5384-1121 FAX : +81(3)5384-1121 E-mail : hasimoto@ee.aoyama.ac.jp title : Measurement of Material Constants /Wave Absorbers/Microwave Filters Highlight of   Exhibits : Various types of microwave/millimeter-wave absorbers such as a plasterboard type, an acoustic EM absorber and others have been developed. Moreover, the measurement of material constants is also carried out. Microwave planar filters with improved out-of-band characteristics and periodic structure planar transmission lines using cylindrical dielectric materials are also investigated. 05 Exhibiter : Tokyo Institute of Technology, Araki, Murata, and Takada Laboratory Name of   Contact : Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Araki, Murata, and Takada Labs., Research Associate Kei Sakaguchi (Student Kazuhiro Kuroda, Kazuhiro Kosaka) Adress : 2-12-1 O-okayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-8550, Japan TEL : +81(3)5734-3495 FAX : +81(3)5734-3495 E-mail : kei@antenna.ee.titech.ac.jp title : Digital Predistortion Linearizer for 2.1GHz HPA Highlight of   Exhibits : MIMO spatio-temporal channel sounder for the measurements of MIMO channel parameters such as directions of departure, directions of arrival, time of arrival, and complex amplitude, will be exhibited. Digital predistortion linearizer for compensation of nonlinear distortion caused by a HPA will be exhibited. 06 Exhibiter : Tokyo Institute of Technology, Ando & Hirokawa Laboratory Name of   Contact : Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Ando and Hirokawa Labs., Professor Makoto Ando (student Shinichi Yamamoto, Takafumi Kai, Katsuhisa Ito) Adress : 9F South-3 Building 2-12-1, O-okayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan TEL : +81(3)5734-2563 FAX : +81(3)5734-2901 E-mail : mando@antenna.ee.titech.ac.jp title : High Efficiency Planar Antennas for Millimeter Waves Highlight of   Exhibits : High efficiency planar antennas for millimeter waves, such as radial line slot antenna fed by a waveguide aperture, alternating phase fed waveguides antenna with chokes, parallel-plate slot array fed by a post-wall waveguide, slot array with a 4-way Butler Matrix will be explained and exhibited. 07 Exhibiter : Kanagawa University, Kyo Laboratory Name of   Contact : Faculty of Engineering, Dept. of Electrical, Electronics and Information Engineering, Kyo Labs., Professor Hsu, Jui-Pang Adress : 3-27-1 Rokkakubashi Kanagawa-ku Yokohama 221-8686, Japan TEL : +81(45)481-5661 (Ext.3790) FAX : +81(45)491-7915 E-mail : kyo@kyolab.ee.kanagawa-u.ac.jp title : Time dependent electromagnetic field distribution for various microwave circuit based on calculation of equivalent network Highlight of   Exhibits : The operation of the microwave circuit can be visually understood by calculating and demonstrating the dynamic behavior of time dependent electromagnetic field distribution based on equivalent network. The dynamic behavior of field distribution in rectangular waveguide cavities and stripline hybrid circuit will be demonstrated. 08 Exhibiter : Osaka University, Kawasaki Laboratory Name of   Contact : Faculty of Engineering, Dept. of Communications Engineering, Kawasaki Labs., PhD Candidate Morimoto Takeshi or Professor Kawasaki Zen Adress : Yamada-Oka 2-1, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan TEL : +81(6)6879-7690 FAX : +81(6)6879-7774 E-mail : morimoto@comf5.comm.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp zen@comm.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp title : VHF Interferometer for Lightning Monitoring Highlight of   Exhibits : Lightning Monitoring System by means of VHF Broadband Interferometer will be introduced. For this purpose a few panels and the play back of observations will be presented. 09 Exhibiter : Himeji Institute of Technology, Opto- and Wave Engineering / Electronic Circuit / System Engineering Labs. Name of   Contact : Graduate School of Engineering, Dept. of Electrical, Electronic & Computer Engineering, Opto-and wave engineering / Electronic circuit / System engineering Labs., Professor Isao Ohta Adress : 2167 Shosha, Himeji 671-2201, Japan TEL : +81(792)67-4872 FAX : +81(792)67-4872 E-mail : ohta@elnics.eng.himeji-tech.ac.jp title : Microwave and millimeter-wave passive circuits design, high-power semiconductor circuits and EMC technologies. Highlight of   Exhibits : The following microwave and millimeter-wave technologies will be explained: (1) Various new design methods of passive components such as hybrids, couplers and dividers. (2) High-power transistor design by a TCAD, and parameter-extraction methods of transistors. (3) Electromagnetic wave absorbers/shielding materials and their evaluation set-ups. 10 Exhibiter : Okayama University, Electronic Circuits Laboratory Name of   Contact : Faculty of Engineering, Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronic Circuits Labs., Professor Shigeji Nogi Adress : 3-1-1 Tsushima-Naka, Okayama 700-0082, Japan TEL : +81(86)251-8132 FAX : +81(86)251-8133 E-mail : nogi@elec.okayama-u.ac.jp title : Various power combining ways Active antennas and power combining circuits Highlight of   Exhibits : (1) Fabry-Perot oscillator to combine output powers of many devices. (2) Broadband power divider/combiner's for power amplifying system. (3) Active antenna array with beam steering capability. 11 Exhibiter : Yamaguchi University, Awai Laboratory Name of   Contact : Faculty of Engineering, Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Awai Labs., Professor Ikuo Awai Adress : 2-16-1 Tokiwadai, Ube 755-8611, Japan TEL : +81(836)85-9455 FAX : +81(836)85-9455 E-mail : awai@yamaguchi-u.ac.jp title : Development of new microwave resonators and BPFs Highlight of   Exhibits : (1) Integrated study on fabrication of HTS thin film and its application to BPFs, including their design, creation and evaluation. (2) Proposal of the concept "Resonators with internal structures". They are expected to have good spurious property, high Q or high dielectric constant, being useful for BPF application. (3) Characterization of planar circuit, including reliable measurement of unloaded Q of resonators and fast extraction of circuit parameters in LTCC structure. 12 Exhibiter : Saga University, Aikawa Laboratory Name of   Contact : Science and Engineering, Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Aikawa Labs., Professor Masayoshi Aikawa Adress : 1, Honjyo-machi, Saga-shi, 840-8502, Japan TEL : +81(952)28-8658 FAX : +81(952)28-8651 E-mail : aikawa ceng.ec.saga-u.ac.jp title : Microwave and millimeter wave oscillators and advanced antennas Highlight of   Exhibits : Push-push oscillators for microwave wave and millimeter wave bands, a polarization controlled microstrip antenna with active devices, a microstrip array antenna using the Both-Sided MIC technology and a antenna with narrow beamwidth for broad band wireless access networks will be exhibited and their characteristics will be explained.