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6G technology arrives in Japan: advances in the internet and new possibilities will arrive soon with the end of 5G!
Japanese companies unite to develop the world's first 6G device, paving the way for a new era of ultra-fast connectivity. The innovative 6G device offers speeds of up to 100 gigabits per second (Gbps), 20 times faster than current 5G, at distances of up to 100 meters.
This achievement marks a significant step in the evolution of mobile technology, surpassing the capabilities of the 5G network, which represents the fifth generation of wireless communication standards, successor to 1G, 2G, 3G and 4G. With the advent of 6G, we can expect faster, more reliable internet with lower latency, opening doors to new applications and services such as virtual and augmented reality, autonomous vehicles, telemedicine and much more.
The introduction of 6G promises to revolutionize the way we communicate, work and interact with the world around us, boosting the technological development and innovation in various sectors. Keep an eye on the next steps of this promising technology and prepare for a connected and ultra-fast future!
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First 6G device being developed since 2021
The 5G (fifth generation) network opens the door to a world of ultra-fast connectivity, with multi-Gbps peak data speeds, ultra-low latency, high reliability, massive network capacity, greater availability and more seamless user experiences. This technology has the potential to connect practically everything and everyone, from machines and objects to personal devices, driving the Internet of Things. (IoT) and revolutionizing various sectors of society.
In 2021, four Japanese technology giants – DOCOMO, NEC Corporation, NTT Corporation and Fujitsu – have joined forces to form a consortium with the aim of developing the first 6G wireless device using subterahertz technology. Since then, these companies have collaborated intensively in the research and development of this revolutionary technological innovation.
Tests of Japan's first 6G device achieved ultra-high transmission speeds of 100 Gbps in the 100 GHz and 300 GHz bands over distances of up to 100 meters. This result represents a significant leap compared to 5G, which operates in lower frequency bands and offers typical speeds of 1 to 10 Gbps.
Impacts generated by the first 6G device
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 significantly higher band frequencies for the first 6G wireless device require completely different wireless equipment, which is being created from scratch, in contrast to those operating in the 28 GHz and other millimeter bands used in existing 5G systems.
It's easy to assume that the first 6G wireless device will provide faster internet, but there are significant long-term impacts. Technology education and recruitment company Builtin defines 6G as the “sixth generation of mobile networks for cellular technology”.
6G can eliminate buffers, delays and disconnections around the world. Most importantly, it will improve the “machine-to-machine” connection and realize a future of IoT. Currently, the world has 5G, which delivers 20 GB per millisecond. On the other hand, 6G will provide 1TB per microsecond.
How did companies in Japan develop the first 6G device?
Each company in Japan managed a portion of research and development. A DOCOMO analyzed wireless system configurations for 100 GHz telecommunications applications. Additionally, it developed wireless transmission equipment with data delivery rates of up to 100 Gbps over a range of 100 meters.
A NTT Corporation, Japan's leading telecommunications provider has developed next-generation 300 GHz devices that can channel 100 Gbps per channel over 100 meters.
A NEC, a Japanese IT company, has produced a multi-element Active Phased Array (APAA) antenna with more than 100 antenna elements.
Finally, the Fujitsu, an electronics company based in Japan, has developed semiconductors that can amplify signals in the 100 GHz and 300 GHz bands with high performance and efficiency.
