6G Achieves 100 Gbps in Recent Test, Surpassing 5G by 500 Times
Japanese scientists achieve a milestone by transferring data at 100 gigabits per second using high-frequency wavelength bands over a distance of 330 feet for the first time.
In a groundbreaking achievement, scientists in Japan have successfully demonstrated high-speed data transmission at 100 gigabits per second (Gbps) over a distance of 330 feet (100 meters) using advanced high-frequency wavelength bands. This milestone represents a significant leap towards the development of 6G wireless technology, promising data speeds up to 20 times faster than 5G.
The consortium responsible for this achievement unveiled the world’s first high-speed 6G wireless device capable of transmitting data at 100 Gbps. This remarkable speed equates to wirelessly transferring five HD movies per second, showcasing the immense potential of 6G technology for ultra-fast and reliable wireless communication.
The tests conducted by the consortium demonstrated impressive data transmission rates of 100 Gbps indoors over the 100 gigahertz (GHz) band and outdoors in the 300 GHz band, which falls below infrared in the electromagnetic spectrum. This achievement underscores the capability of 6G technology to enable lightning-fast wireless communication across significant distances.
While 5G currently stands as the cutting-edge wireless standard, offering theoretical speeds of up to 10 Gbps, researchers are already advancing towards 6G technology, targeting a rollout by the early 2030s. The key difference between 5G and 6G lies in the utilization of higher-frequency “sub-THz” bands ranging from 100 GHz to 300 GHz for 6G transmission.
The transition from 5G to 6G opens doors to transformative technologies such as holographic communication and enhanced virtual reality experiences. However, harnessing higher-frequency bands for 6G transmission necessitates the development of new infrastructure and antenna technologies to overcome environmental interference and signal blockage, particularly in indoor settings.
While previous 6G speed records were achieved over shorter distances, this recent milestone demonstrates the feasibility of achieving ultra-fast data transmission rates over significant distances, laying a solid foundation for the future of wireless communication technology.
