Panel-Level Liquid Crystal Smart Antenna Technology: Revolutionary Breakthrough in Communications and Future Prospects
I. Disruptive Technological Advantages Reshaping Industry Dynamics Liquid crystal smart antenna technology overcomes the limitations of traditional phased array systems through dielectric modulation, achieving transformative advancements in energy efficiency, cost, and performance. Energy Efficiency Revolution - Operates at ultra-low driving voltages (0.5–5 V) with current density below 1 μA/cm², reducing power consumption by 90% compared to conventional CMOS phased arrays. - Innovative distributed thermal management limits unit heat dissipation to <0.5 W, enabling 128-unit high-density arrays with total power consumption of just 15 W, ideal for 24/7 operation in base stations and terminals. Cost Restructuring - Leverages mature TFT-LCD manufacturing processes and 8-inch wafer-level production, slashing phase shifter costs by 80% versus ferrite solutions. - For a 64-unit array in the 28 GHz band, bill-of-materials (BOM) costs are reduc...