Read the full concept here: Microelectronics for 6G.pdf The aim of this “Microelectronics for 6G – Front End Module” workshop is to gather detailed feedback about the needs, challenges and priorities of relevant stakeholders for a Focus Topic under consideration on the FEM extension, which is a strategic domain for 6G developments. The Focus Topic would also aim at supporting innovation in the sector and would be part of the Chips JU Work Programme 2026 in complement and synergy with the planned FEM activities under the SNS programme. The proposed FEM extension is intended to complement the current FEM call under…
Read the full concept here: Microelectronics for 6G.pdf
The aim of this “Microelectronics for 6G – Front End Module” workshop is to gather detailed feedback about the needs, challenges and priorities of relevant stakeholders for a Focus Topic under consideration on the FEM extension, which is a strategic domain for 6G developments. The Focus Topic would also aim at supporting innovation in the sector and would be part of the Chips JU Work Programme 2026 in complement and synergy with the planned FEM activities under the SNS programme.
The proposed FEM extension is intended to complement the current FEM call under SNS, which will not allow to address a complete set of architectural scenarios, technological assessment and integration of all relevant modules. From the starting point of SNS activities on FEM detailed design for partial FR3 Operations (7-15 GHz), a call extension to complement these activities is critical to secure business impact for a European FEM solution targeting 6G FR3.
Against this background, the FEM extension is expected to:
- mature the technology, with focus on hardware development that may be valorised through IP/PoC developments in the mobile communications context in connection to the system development.
- higher level of integration compared with the currently open SNS call and going towards TRL 7-8, and system validation, moving towards over the air demos (OTA).
- integration aspects should eventually be connected to the APECS pilot line and AAS PoC development.
- possible future Innovation Action(s) (IA) for high TRL level (7-8) aiming towards industrial-scale integration and/or manufacturing.
Structure and expected outcome of the workshop
The workshop will be structured in two sessions: the first one centred on FEM semiconductor enabling technologies and R&I requirements that are needed to secure the technological basis to develop a FEM; the second one centred on integration/validation aspects, PoC developments and pre-industrialisation through use of Pilot lines.
Each one of them will include:
- Presentation of the proposal for FEM extension.
- Feedback from participants (telecoms and microelectronics industry representatives, RTOs).
- Views of the Chips JU industrial associations (AENEAS, EPoSS, INSIDE) and of Participating States.
- Wrap up and conclusions focusing on the elements needed for a draft focus topic on a FEM extension.
