6G Adoption Rollout Will Be A Patchwork At First


6G is expected to begin rolling out in 2030, but advances in 5G will inch cellular technology close enough that it will make the first 6G implementations seem more like just another upgrade. That's just the starting point, though. 6G technology gets much more interesting from there, connecting more devices at a significantly higher data rate, and enabling services that would be unattractive to ... » read more

Research Bits: June 17


Superlattice castellated FETs Researchers from the University of Bristol and Northrop Grumman Mission Systems discovered a latch-effect in gallium nitride (GaN) that could lead to improved radio frequency device performance, crucial for enabling 6G devices. “We have piloted a device technology, working with collaborators, called superlattice castellated field effect transistors (SLCFETs),... » read more

Towards Base-Station-On-Chip: Wireless Communication Kernels On A RISC-V Vector Processor (TU Dresden, CeTI)


A new technical paper titled "Towards a Base-Station-on-Chip: RISC-V Hardware Acceleration for wireless communication" was published by researchers at TU Dresden and Centre for Tactile Internet with Human-in-the-Loop (CeTI). Abstract "The evolution of 5G and the emergence of 6G wireless communication systems impose higher demands for computing capabilities and lower power consumption in the... » read more

Innovating For 6G


As the world eagerly anticipates the arrival of applicable 6G innovations, researchers face numerous challenges in validating this next-generation wireless communication technology. The journey from theoretical concepts and mathematical equations to real-world 6G implementation is complex and requires meticulous planning, testing, and measurements to better characterize these ultra-high freque... » read more

Research Bits: Mar. 18


High-frequency signal conversion Researchers from ETH Zurich developed a plasmonic modulator capable of converting electrical signals into optical signals with a frequency of over a terahertz. The modulator is a tiny nanostructure made up of various materials, including gold, and makes use of the interaction between light and free electrons within the gold. It converts signals directly, red... » read more

Review Of Recent Advancements in THz-based 6G: Devices, Circuits, Antennas and Packaging


A new technical paper titled "A Survey on Advancements in THz Technology for 6G: Systems, Circuits, Antennas, and Experiments" was published by UCLA. Abstract "Terahertz (THz) carrier frequencies (100 GHz to 10 THz) have been touted as a source for unprecedented wireless connectivity and high-precision sensing, courtesy of their wide bandwidth availability and small wavelengths. However, no... » read more

The Digital Twin Technology Applied to 6G Communication


This paper provides a comprehensive overview of digital twin technology, starting with its definition as a dynamic virtual representation of physical systems. Furthermore, we distinguish between simulators and digital twins, highlighting their key differences and characteristics particularly related to the interactions with real-time data. The paper also delves into the evolution of digital ... » read more

Using Test And Metrology Data For Dynamic Process Control


Advanced packaging is transforming semiconductor manufacturing into a multi-dimensional challenge, blending 2D front-end wafer fabrication with 2.5D/3D assemblies, high-frequency device characterization, and complex yield optimization strategies. These combinations are essential to improving performance and functionality, but they create some thorny issues for which there are no easy fixes. ... » read more

The Latest Wireless Industry Use Cases


The wireless industry evolves constantly; GSMA estimates that mobile technologies and services generated 5% of the global GDP in 2022, which equates to $5.2 trillion of economic value. In parallel, more than 5.4 billion people subscribed to a mobile service, with 4.4 billion connected to the mobile internet. These numbers are impressive, but there is much more to come. 5G networks promise exp... » read more

Revolutionizing High-Performance Silicon With Next-Gen Chiplets


By Shivi Arora and Sue Hung Fung As 5G wireless communications systems continue to be deployed, enterprises are busy planning for 6G—the next generation of wireless communications set to transform our lives. Poised to merge communication and computing, 6G promises to create a hyperconnected world that blends digital and physical experiences with ultra-fast speeds and low latency as a start... » read more

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