NC State University and Axiro Collaborate on Next-Gen Phased Array and ISAC Research 

NC State’s Integrated Communication and Sensing Lab (ICaSL), led by Assistant Professor Suresh Venkatesh, and Axiro Semiconductor are advancing research in FR2/FR3 phased-array platforms and integrated sensing and communications (ISAC) technologies aimed at enabling next-generation wireless and satellite communication systems.

North Carolina State University’s Integrated Communication and Sensing Lab (ICaSL), led by Assistant Professor Suresh Venkatesh, and Axiro Semiconductor are advancing research in FR2/FR3 phased-array platforms and integrated sensing and communications (ISAC) technologies aimed at enabling next-generation wireless and satellite communication systems.

Professor Venkatesh’s research group within the NC State Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering focuses on radio frequency (RF) circuits and systems for advanced wireless communications, sensing and imaging applications. The lab’s recent work explores communication-centric approaches that enable wireless systems to simultaneously communicate, sense and image their environments using shared hardware platforms and spectral resources.

Recently, the ICaSL team demonstrated an AI-enabled digital twin framework – Integrated Imaging, Sensing and Communication (I2SAC); using Axiro Semiconductor’s millimeter-wave phased-array testbed, this framework is capable of concurrent channel sensing, high-speed wireless communication and RF imaging. The work has been selected as a finalist in the best paper competition at the 2026 International Microwave Symposium (IMS).

As part of its continued engagement with advanced wireless research initiatives, Axiro Semiconductor is supporting research activities within the ICaSL group focused on FR2/FR3 phased-array systems and next-generation wireless infrastructure technologies. The initiative is expected to contribute toward the development of intelligent, adaptive and context-aware connectivity platforms relevant to future 6G, satcom and integrated sensing applications.

This research also aligns with broader industry efforts to develop system-level phased-array reference platforms that can accelerate innovation in satellite communications and advanced wireless infrastructure.

“Wireless communication is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by the emerging need for ISAC, which demands novel RF architectures, AI-enabled design and signal processing approaches. At NC State ICaSL, we are developing end-to-end RF systems and intelligent design frameworks that are both fundamentally transformative and closely aligned with industry needs. This collaboration with Axirowill further accelerate these efforts, enabling next-generation millimeter-wave phased array innovations for integrated communication, sensing, and imaging systems.”

— Professor Venkatesh

“Future wireless and satellite communication systems will increasingly depend on intelligent, adaptive and highly integrated phased-array architectures. Advancing these technologies requires strong collaboration between industry and academia, particularly in areas such as FR2/FR3 systems, integrated sensing and communications, and AI-enabled wireless platforms. Our engagement with NC State University reflects Axiro’s continued focus on enabling next-generation RF and mmWave innovation through advanced system-level research and real-world phased-array platforms.”

— Naveen Yanduru, CEO, Axiro Semiconductor

Integrated Communication and Sensing Lab (ICaSL) 

The Integrated Communication and Sensing Lab (ICaSL) at North Carolina State University works at the intersection of electromagnetics and integrated circuits. Using a combination of advanced hardware and applied AI methodologies, the ICaSL team focuses on advancing end-to-end communication and sensor systems, spanning from microwaves to terahertz frequencies. The team’s research has a broad range of industry applications, from communications to imaging, spectral sensing, machine learning and AI-enabled approaches to RF design/signal processing.

For more information: https://research.ece.ncsu.edu/sureshv/

Axiro Semiconductor

Axiro Semiconductor is a semiconductor design company focused on advanced RF, mmWave, and wireless technologies for next-generation connectivity and mission-critical applications. With operations and a growing presence in San Diego, California, the company develops high-performance RF front-end and integrated semiconductor solutions for telecom infrastructure, satellite communications, aerospace, and defence markets. Axiro’s technologies span beamformers, phased-array platforms, power amplifiers, and advanced wireless system architectures supporting future communication networks.

For more information: www.axiro.com 

Media contact at Axiro: abin.james@axiro.com