Polymer Microwave Fibers: A blend of RF, copper and optical communication

Abstract

This paper discusses some of the recent advances and challenges that lie ahead for Polymer Microwave Fibers (PMF). PMF is a communication concept that combines mm-wave chips, metal couplers and cheap plastic fibers. It has some unique benefits over copper wireline and optical which can give it a preferred solution for low-cost, low-weight robust high-speed data-communication such as automotive and industrial Ethernet, consumer-oriented connectivity, signal distribution and more.