Chinese scientists take big step on long-distance journey to 6G wireless communication
- Researchers use terahertz waves to achieve ultra high-speed next-generation communication
- Future 6G technology is expected to see vast improvements in data speed, imaging and wireless intelligence
The test used terahertz orbital angular momentum communication technology, according to a report in the official Science and Technology Daily on Wednesday.
6G cellular networks – still years away – are expected to be faster and more reliable than current 5G technology, while offering lower latency and more efficient spectrum use, according to industry experts, who say it will support data speeds of up to one terabit per second.
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6G mobile transmission technology 10-20 times faster than 5G reached in Chinese lab
In the experiment, researchers used a special antenna to generate four different beam patterns at a frequency of 110 GHz. With those patterns, they achieved real-time wireless transmission at a speed of 100 gigabits per second on a 10 GHz bandwidth, significantly increasing the efficiency of bandwidth usage.
“In the future, this technology can also be applied to short-range broadband transmission fields, supporting high-speed communication between lunar and Mars landers, spacecraft and within spacecraft themselves,” the report said.
The technology advancements have implications for improvements in multiple areas of communication by enhancing the bandwidth of transmissions to meet higher speed requirements.