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6G Technology Arrives in Japan: Advances in Internet and New Possibilities Will Soon Come with the End of 5G!
Japanese companies are joining forces to develop the world’s first 6G device, paving the way for a new era of ultrafast connectivity. The innovative 6G device offers speeds of up to 100 gigabits per second (Gbps), 20 times faster than the 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, following 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G. With the advent of 6G, we can expect a faster, more reliable internet with lower latency, opening doors for new applications and services like virtual and augmented reality, autonomous vehicles, telemedicine, and much more.
The introduction of 6G promises to revolutionize how we communicate, work, and interact with the world around us, driving technological development and innovation across various sectors. Stay tuned for the next steps of this promising technology and get ready for a connected and ultrafast future!
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First 6G Device Has Been Under Development Since 2021
The 5G network (fifth generation) opens the doors to a world of ultrafast connectivity, with multi-Gbps peak data speeds, ultra-low latency, increased reliability, massive network capacity, greater availability, and smoother user experiences. This technology has the potential to connect virtually 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 – joined forces to form a consortium with the goal of developing the world’s first 6G wireless device, using sub-terahertz technology. Since then, these companies have been intensely collaborating on the research and development of this revolutionary technological innovation.
Tests of Japan’s first 6G device have achieved ultra-high transmission speeds of 100 Gbps in the 100 GHz and 300 GHz bands at distances of up to 100 meters. This result represents a significant leap compared to 5G, which operates in lower frequency ranges and offers typical speeds of 1 to 10 Gbps.
Impacts Generated by the First 6G Device
5G transmissions occur at frequencies below 6 GHz and extend to bands of around 40 GHz, known as “millimeter wave bands.” However, it is expected that higher frequency bands, designated as “sub-terahertz” bands, which lie between 100 and 300 GHz, will be utilized by 6G.
The significantly higher frequency bands for the first 6G wireless device require completely different wireless equipment, which is being created from scratch, in contrast to those operating at 28 GHz and other millimeter wave bands used in existing 5G systems.
It is easy to assume that the first 6G wireless device will provide faster internet, but there are significant long-term impacts. The education and technology recruitment company Builtin defines 6G as the “sixth generation of mobile networks for cellular technology.”
6G can eliminate buffers, delays, and disconnections worldwide. More importantly, it will improve “machine-to-machine” connectivity 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 Japanese Companies Developed the First 6G Device
Each company in Japan managed a part of the research and development. 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.
NTT Corporation, Japan’s main telecommunications provider, developed state-of-the-art 300 GHz devices that can channel 100 Gbps per channel over 100 meters.
NEC, a Japanese IT company, produced a multi-element Active Phased Array (APAA) antenna with over 100 antenna elements.
Finally, Fujitsu, an electronics company based in Japan, developed semiconductors that can amplify signals in the 100 GHz and 300 GHz bands with high yield and efficiency.
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