Virginia Diodes, Inc.

The University of Stuttgart, in close collaboration with VDI and Keysight Technologies, introduced the Crosslink system, which successfully transmitted a complex modulated signal over a #THz channel. This groundbreaking achievement marks a significant stride toward realizing #6G and its potential for immense data rate availability through the utilization of the terahertz frequency range and its exceptionally high bandwidth. Advancing this technology necessitates ongoing development of precise measurement solutions for evaluating channel performance and distortion between transmitters and receivers. Correcting these distortions is crucial for optimal functionality in 6G applications. Watch the video below to hear from Prof. Ingmar Kallfass of Stuttgart and VDI CEO Tom Crowe to discover more about this collaborative effort propelling us closer to the frontier of next-generation wireless technology!

This week, our COO Gerhard Schoenthal is at the #6G Forge conference at EURECOM, a graduate research institution that is part of the greater Sophia Antipolis tech-hub in southeastern France. Gerhard is presenting a live demonstration of our G-Band WR5.1VNAX VCA modules, and is ready to discuss our latest #mmWave and #THz test and measurement solutions. Be sure to visit in person or register online to catch some of the conversation that is shaping the future of 6G! https://lnkd.in/dJN4d-98

While #5G continues to expand globally, our colleagues are already hard at work on next-gen communications. VDI is proud to play a critical role in this effort by providing precision-driven #THz test and measurement tools for a dynamic collaboration between Keysight Technologies and Northeastern University. Be sure to check out the live event—hosted by Northeastern—to keep up with the latest #6G developments! 

We are a Bronze Sponsor at the upcoming INMMIC conference in Torino, Italy, taking place April 10th & 11th. COO Gerhard Schoenthal— in collaboration with Keysight Technologies' Solutions Engineer Sara Parrella — will be demonstrating our G-Band WR5.1VNAX VCA modules. Visit the link below to learn more about The International Workshop on Integrated Nonlinear Microwave and Millimetre-wave Circuits! #mmWave #THz #6G https://inmmic.org/

VDI is a Silver Sponsor for the upcoming EuCNC & 6G Summit, which will be held in Poznan, Poland from June 3rd - 6th. Check out the video below to hear VDI COO Gerhard Schoenthal's thoughts on the trajectory of #6G development, and visit our exhibit booth in June to learn more about how VDI will remain at the forefront of next-gen communication! #THz #mmWave

Exciting collaboration between Keysight Technologies and FormFactor Inc., featuring VDI's G-Band VNAX VCA modules. Check out the live demo this week at GeMiC in Dresden! #mmWave #THz

We’re at the 2025 SATELLITE Conference & Exhibition in Washington, D.C.! Our live demo features two VDI WR6.5VNAX modules paired with a PNA from Keysight Technologies, performing D-Band (110-170 GHz) S-parameter measurements on a high-power amplifier delivering up to 1 Watt at ~130 GHz. Visit Senior Applications Engineer Jae Park at booth #1762 to check it out and learn more about our #THz and #mmWave test and measurement solutions!  

In a recent breakthrough, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) developed a small, affordable semiconductor chip capable of generating powerful terahertz (THz) waves without the large, expensive silicon lenses traditionally required to enhance signal transmission. Utilizing a concept known as 'matching theory,' MIT designed a patterned material that is placed on the back of the chip to reduce the dielectric mismatch between silicon and air. By equalizing the dielectric constants of the two materials, the signal reflection is minimized, improving #THz wave transmission and reducing signal loss at the interface. Such innovation relies on precision THz testing equipment to ensure success with real-world #6G applications. Check out the link in the post below to learn more!

Check out this excellent video from Shahriar Shahramian, where he discusses the nuance of material characterization, specifically for dielectric material used for #THz applications. The test and measurement process outlined in this video is crucial to the design of RF devices. Be sure to hone in at the 11:00-minute mark for an in-depth look at how VDI's WR3.4 VNAX extenders integrate seamlessly with Keysight Technologies' Streamline Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) and EM Lab's Fabry-Pérot resonator to enable precise material characterization. #mmWave https://lnkd.in/ee-fHaHP

Thank you, Masoud Agah, for being a strong advocate for Virginia's semiconductor industry! Masoud founded Virginia Alliance for Semiconductor Technology, or VAST, which is a network of private companies and universities working together to provide access to research facilities, training programs, and general support for the growth of our regional semiconductor sector on the global stage. During a recent trip abroad, Masoud even spotted some VDI components while visiting Ljubljana University in Slovenia!   #mmWave #THz