IEEE MICROWAVE AND WIRELESS COMPONENTS LETTERS

Scope & Guideline

Connecting Ideas in the Dynamic World of Wireless Technology.

Introduction

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LanguageEnglish
ISSN1531-1309
PublisherIEEE-INST ELECTRICAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS INC
Support Open AccessNo
CountryUnited States
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 2000 to 2023 (coverage discontinued in Scopus)
AbbreviationIEEE MICROW WIREL CO / IEEE Microw. Wirel. Compon. Lett.
Frequency12 issues/year
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Aims and Scopes

The IEEE Microwave and Wireless Components Letters journal focuses on the latest advancements in microwave and wireless technologies, emphasizing the design, modeling, and application of components and systems in these fields. The journal serves as a platform for cutting-edge research and innovative methodologies that push the boundaries of microwave engineering.
  1. Microwave Component Design and Analysis:
    Research on the design, optimization, and performance analysis of microwave components such as amplifiers, oscillators, filters, and mixers, employing various materials and technologies including GaN, SiGe, and CMOS.
  2. Wireless Power Transfer and Energy Harvesting:
    Studies exploring innovative methods for efficient wireless power transfer systems and energy harvesting techniques, utilizing advanced components like rectifiers and inductive coupling.
  3. Modeling and Simulation Techniques:
    Development of novel modeling and simulation techniques for microwave components and systems, including the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance predictive capabilities.
  4. Advanced Materials and Technologies:
    Research focusing on the application of advanced materials such as metamaterials, 3D printing, and novel dielectrics in the development of microwave devices and systems.
  5. Microwave Imaging and Sensing Applications:
    Exploration of microwave imaging techniques and sensing applications, particularly in medical diagnostics and environmental monitoring, leveraging innovative sensor technologies and signal processing methods.
The journal has witnessed the emergence of several trending themes that reflect the evolving landscape of microwave and wireless technology. These themes indicate areas of growing research interest and innovation.
  1. 5G and Beyond Technologies:
    Significant emphasis on research related to 5G technologies, including advanced communication systems, millimeter-wave components, and beamforming techniques, as the industry prepares for next-generation wireless applications.
  2. Machine Learning and AI Applications:
    An increasing trend in the application of machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques for optimizing microwave component designs, predicting performance, and enhancing system capabilities.
  3. Integration of Photonic Technologies:
    Emerging research on the integration of photonic technologies with microwave systems, particularly in applications such as radar and high-speed communication, showcasing the convergence of microwave and optical domains.
  4. Advanced Energy-Efficient Designs:
    A growing focus on energy-efficient design methodologies for microwave components, driven by the demand for sustainable and low-power solutions in wireless applications.
  5. Health Monitoring and Biomedical Applications:
    Rising interest in the application of microwave technology for health monitoring and biomedical applications, particularly in non-invasive sensing and diagnostic techniques.

Declining or Waning

While the journal continues to cover a broad spectrum of topics, certain areas have seen a decline in publication frequency or research interest over recent years. These waning themes may reflect shifts in technological focus or the maturation of certain methodologies.
  1. Traditional Circuit Techniques:
    Research focused on conventional circuit design methodologies and techniques is becoming less prominent, as newer technologies and integrated approaches gain traction in the field.
  2. Basic RF Components and Passive Devices:
    There has been a noticeable decline in publications related to basic RF components like simple passive devices, as the focus shifts towards more complex integrated systems and multifunctional components.
  3. Low Frequency Applications:
    There is a decreasing trend in studies addressing low-frequency microwave applications, as the journal increasingly emphasizes higher frequency and millimeter-wave technologies.

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