UKs first 100Gbps 6G sub-THz connection made
Summary
Future 6G use cases, such as augmented reality and autonomous vehicles, will require data throughput speeds from 100 Gbps to 1 terabit per second (Tbps). To achieve the extreme data speeds and low latencies required by these revolutionary use cases, the use of sub-THz frequencies is being explored. However, operations in sub-THz frequency bands introduce signal integrity and path loss challenges that can negatively impact performance. Funded by the U.K. government for 6G research, NPL and Surrey scientists are using the testbed to study and characterise sub-THz signal performance to generate new techniques for optimising data paths and calibration methodologies. Irshaad Fatadin, Principal Scientist, National Physical Laboratory, said: "6G is a key focus for NPL and we are using our scientific and measurement capabilities to tackle the challenges of this new technology.