1.Communication System Technology

(1) Wireless Communication Access Technology: Integration of wireless access technologies and heterogeneous access networks, cooperative base station systems, sensor networks, multiple-input multiple-output systems (MIMO), cognitive radio, multi-carrier ultra-wideband systems, etc. Research focuses on orthogonal and non-orthogonal related modulation techniques, including synchronization, channel estimation, adaptive modulation, interference cancellation, MIMO, PAPR, space-time coding, complementary coding, overlapping codes, spatial modulation, and the design of linear and non-linear low-complexity receivers in MIMO-OFDM systems.

(2) Communication Transceiver Design: User selection mechanisms, power allocation mechanisms, precoding design, cooperative relay transmission mechanisms, adaptive signal processing, mobile channel estimation, mobile channel equalization, synchronization system design, high-performance digital modulation and demodulation, channel decoding, high-performance low-complexity receiver design, sensor system data reception and decision design, physical layer anti-eavesdropping transmission design, etc.

(3) Communication System Integration: Fifth-generation (5G) mobile communications, sixth-generation (6G) mobile communications, cognitive radio networks, green energy systems, wireless local area networks, cooperative relay systems, wireless personal area networks, wireless metropolitan area networks, wireless sensor networks, low-orbit satellite systems, etc.

(4) Communication Integrated Circuit Design: Research on baseband integrated circuit design, mixed-signal integrated circuit design, communication DSP circuit design, and system-on-chip design for various wireless communication systems. This includes fourth-generation mobile communication systems (WiMAX, LTE-A), digital TV (DVB), IEEE 802.11 WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network), IEEE 802.15.3 UWB (Ultra-Wideband), IEEE 802.15.4 ZigBee, IEEE 802.16 WMAN, IEEE 802.20, DSRC, etc.

(5) Communication networking and systems: design and analysis of algorithms and protocols used for transferring information between end-systems through networks of packet-forwarding devices, such as routers and switches.

(6) Applications of network science to other systems: study complex network representations in all forms, such as smart grids and vehicular communications, leading to the development of solutions and insights for these engineering systems.

2.EM Wave and Wireless Communication Application Technology

(1) RF Components: Design of RF circuits and antennas for communications, broadcasting, and network systems, along with related numerical simulation methods and electromagnetic compatibility technologies.

(2) EM Wave Propagation: Research on EM wave propagation characteristics and spectrum management related to video broadcasting and mobile communication channels.

(3) Antenna Design: Design techniques for mobile device antennas, broadband antennas, miniaturized antennas, massive MIMO antenna design, and testing.

(4) Wireless Communication Circuit and System Implementation: Practical communication projects, including system architecture, hardware, and firmware training, aiming to equip students with system design and implementation capabilities.

The institute adheres to the principle of balancing fundamental research in communications theory with applied systems research, integrating human resources to support the development of the communications-related industries in the Kaohsiung-Pingtung area and the Tainan Science Park. It addresses the shortage of professionals and key technologies and helps train in-service personnel in the telecommunications industry, enhancing the international competitiveness of Taiwan's telecom industry.