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Merck Opens a New World of Liquid Crystal Antenna Communications

Google 우선 소스Published2021.03.30 09:31
Easy to connect to remote areas, including remote areas, and easily equipped with transportation
Liquid crystal molecular-level switching, non-physical frequency beam steering

Antenna technology that can connect remote areas such as remote areas using liquid crystal technology is emerging, raising expectations that it will be possible to expand the range of communication areas and overcome limitations in the installation of communication means.

Merck, a leading science and technology company, announced on the 30th the commercialization of 'licriOn™', a liquid crystal-based solution for electronic beam steering smart antennas.

The technology uses custom-designed molecules with microwave properties to enable new types of antennas that improve modern data communications.

This is made possible by combining the antenna's element array with a thin layer of licriOn™ liquid crystals. The liquid crystals are switched on a molecular level, enabling powerful, precise, and energy-efficient beam steering.

Accordingly, the licriOn™-based antenna beam can be electronically steered in the desired direction without the need to physically move the antenna.

It is also more compact and delivers superior performance with less energy, making it significantly less expensive to produce than existing solutions.

In addition, compared to mechanical antennas, the maintenance, repair, and replacement cycles are longer.

The smart antenna is very flat, allowing for a more compact and modular design than previous generations of antennas. This makes it easy to load onto ships, aircraft, and other means of transportation.

This allows licriOn™-based smart antennas to easily connect to mobile and geostationary satellites.

Its energy and cost efficiency also allows for widespread connectivity in remote areas where high-speed Internet access is not available today.

“Fast and reliable internet access is a key driver of development and progress,” said Michael Heckmeier, Head of the Display Solutions business unit in the Electronics business unit of Merck. “With the launch of licriOn™, Merck is demonstrating our commitment to solving the world’s biggest challenges with our science and technology. By leveraging our liquid crystal expertise in this exciting application, we are creating new opportunities for people who still lack reliable internet access. We believe that our smart antenna technology has the potential to advance digital living for everyone.”
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