Introduction to the SCALE RF/OE Technical Vertical

Professors Jacob Stephens, Hieu Nguyen, and Taewoo Kim of Texas Tech University provide an overview of the Compound Semiconductor Technical Vertical.

The RF/OE technical vertical constitutes a core component of the national SCALE network, uniting university and industry partners to advance microelectronics for radio‑frequency and optoelectronic applications. By targeting the electromagnetic spectrum from kilohertz through the 100 GHz regime and extending into the infrared near 1.5 µm, the vertical addresses the growing demand for high‑bandwidth communications, radar, and remote‑sensing capabilities essential to modern defense and civilian systems.