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The recent progress of information and communication industry has been
leading research and development activities of almost all area in science
and technology. In addition to primary information and communications technologies
(ICTs), such as communication protocols, signal processing, and device
architecture, it is essential to activate the research and development
on technologies which support the ICT to ensure the reliability of information
and communications systems, and to improve the quality of communications.
The supporting technologies include low-loss and robust insulating materials
at high frequency, absorbers to accomplish the electromagnetic compatibility,
and so on. The research on dielectric materials for ICT has been presented
at separate societies, and discussions have been done by people in the
individual society. The investigation committee on "Dielectric and
Electrical Insulating Materials for Communications Technology" has
been established to discuss dielectric and electrical insulating materials
used for communications industry; from satellites to mobile handsets, especially
dielectric materials. The committee has given opportunities to exchange
knowledge and information between different research groups through the
meetings, and this report will contribute to expand the research field
of researchers in dielectrics and electrical insulation research field.
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