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This technology promises to play a crucial role in future 6G internet networks, designed to automatically correct possible failures
The full implementation of 5G internet in Brazil is still underway, but the country is already preparing for the future with the development of technology 6G. Ericsson, a renowned Swedish multinational in the telecommunications sector, took a significant step forward by patenting a revolutionary self-repairing solution for telecommunications antennas, called “self-healing.” This technology promises to play a crucial role in future 6G internet networks.
The potential of Self-Healing technology in the 6G era
In an official statement, Ericsson revealed that self-healing technology will be part of Radio Stripes, an innovative solution still under development. The idea behind Radio Stripes is to connect up to thousands of flexible micro antennas using adhesive tape. The objective is to use this technology in environments with high population density, such as means of transport (buses, trains, planes), football stadiums and concert halls.
Self-healing was designed to automatically correct possible failures in the ribbon or micro antennas which could compromise the quality of the mobile service. This automatic repair capability is critical to ensuring users enjoy a stable, reliable connection in busy, demanding environments.
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6G connectivity: high speed, greater connectivity and capacity for simultaneous connections
Ericsson emphasizes that the implementation of future 6G internet networks will be even more challenging than 5G internet. The sixth generation of mobile internet networks will use higher frequencies, which will require the installation of more infrastructure equipment to expand the signal range. Here, self-healing technology plays a key role.
The greater the number of antennas connected to the ribbon, the greater the connectivity and capacity for simultaneous high-speed connections. However, this increase in complexity also brings challenges, as damage to the ribbon or a micro antenna can disrupt the connection. This is where the self-healing patent comes into play.
Ericsson explains that, if a part of the tape is broken or a micro antenna is damaged, users close to that affected area could completely or partially lose the internet signal on their electronic devices. However, self-healing acts proactively to automatically connect affected users to other parts of the tape that are working properly. This helps compensate for the degradation caused by such failures and ensures that connectivity is maintained.
The expectation is that this innovative technology will be available around 2030, the same period in which the activation of 6G internet networks is expected to begin. With self-healing, Brazil positions itself as a prominent participant at the forefront of telecommunications technology, contributing to the construction of a more connected and resilient future.
