A*STAR and arQana Technologies have entered a Master Research Collaboration Agreement to jointly develop capabilities in mmWave Phased Array System for 5G cellular infrastructure, drone detection radar, and satellite communication on the move (SOTM).
The history of phased array transmission can be traced back to 1905 when Karl Ferdinand Braun demonstrated transmission of radio waves in one direction. It was put into practical use in World War II to aid aircraft landing. It gained popularity in 2000s, with the advancement in compound semiconductor technology. Today, these ground-based radars are not enough to meet the requirements for military and aviation use.