A group of companies from Japan have developed the world’s first 6G device that is 20 times faster than 5G. According to the information, the device can transmit data at 100 gigabits per second (Gbps), at distances of up to 100 meters.
6G: 100 Gbps ultra-high speed on 100 GHz and 300 GHz bands
5G is the 5th generation mobile network with wireless communication standards, which evolved from 1G, 2G, 3G and 4G.
Connecting virtually everything and everyone, including machines, objects and devices, is the door that fifth generation networking opens to deliver higher multi-Gbps peak data speeds, ultra-low latency, high reliability, massive network capacity, greater availability and also more uniform user experiences.
As mentioned here, four companies, namely DOCOMO, NTT Corporation, NEC Corporation and Fujitsu, formed a consortium for the project. Since 2021, these companies have collaborated on the research and development of subterahertz devices, anticipating the beginning of the 6G era.
According to the statement, “the tests [do dispositivo] achieved “100 Gbps ultra-high-speed transmissions in the 100 GHz and 300 GHz bands over distances of up to 100 meters.”
6G – Challenges on the frontier of fixed frequencies
The frequency bands of the electromagnetic spectrum where 5G works and where 6G will work are the main difference between the technologies (which makes all the difference). Remember that faster speeds are achieved when operating in higher frequency bands. However, higher bands also guarantee less coverage.
5G transmissions take place at frequencies below 6 GHz and expanded to bands around 40 GHz, known as “millimeter wave bands”. However, it is expected that the higher frequency bands, called “subterahertz” bands – which are between 100 and 300 GHz – will be used by 6G.
The band's significantly higher frequencies (subterahertz) require completely different wireless devices, which are being created from scratch, in contrast to those operating in the 28 GHz and other millimeter bands used in existing 5G systems.
