The role of the Technical Committee on Low-Noise Techniques is to contribute to the development and facilitate the distribution of knowledge in the field of noise and random phenomena occurring in microwave devices, circuits and systems. As such, the Committee interests span a very broad range of topics. These topics include, for example, fundamental research in basic noise-generating mechanisms, noise properties of linear and nonlinear circuits, design of low-noise amplifiers, mixers and oscillators for microwave through optical frequencies. These topics would also include measurement techniques of the noise properties of devices, circuits and systems, as well as the design of complex receivers for ground and space communications and for passive and active remote sensing.
The means for fulfilling this role are:
- Publishing review and tutorial articles
- Origination of special issues of Transactions
- Initiation and popularization of standards
- Organization of workshops, focused sessions and panel sessions at international symposia supported by MTT
- Close collaboration with other Technical Committees of MTT Society, as well as with Technical Program Committees of international and national conferences of interest to MTT Society and its members
The Committee consists of a number of experts in the field representing industry, government and academia from around the world.
- Minutes of the 6/17/08 meeting in Atlanta, GA
- Report to TCC meeting, Amsterdam, The Nederlands, October 27th, 2008 in Atlanta, GA
- Report to TCC meeting, in San Diego, CA, January 17th, 2009
- Report to TCC meeting, in Boston, MA, June 9th, 2009
- Minutes of the 6/09/09 meeting in Boston, MA
- Report to TCC meeting in Rome, Italy, Sptember 28th, 2009
- Minutes of the 05/25/10 meeting in Anaheim, CA