HSE Scientists Take Important Step Forward in Development of 6G Communication Technologies
Researchers at HSE MIEM have successfully demonstrated the effective operation of a 6G wireless communication channel at sub-THz frequencies. The device transmits data at 12 Gbps and maintains signal stability by automatically switching when blocked. These metrics comply with international 6G standards. An article published on arXiv, an open-access electronic repository, provides a description of certain elements of the system.
For the first time in Russia, scientists at MIEM HSE have demonstrated the effective operation of a sixth-generation (6G) data transmission system. The experiment confirmed that the system can operate in a laboratory environment while maintaining high data transfer rates and a stable connection. The demonstrator operated at frequencies of 141–148.5 GHz and 151.5–164 GHz, achieving a data transfer rate of 12 Gbps. These metrics comply with international standards for sixth-generation (6G) and IMT-2030 network communication channels, specifically ETSI GR THz 002 V1.1.1 (March 2024) and ITU-R M.2160 of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
The system's key feature is real-time signal distribution control. If the signal is blocked, the system automatically switches to a different antenna. This ensures a stable connection, even in adverse conditions. Some of the system's components were developed at MIEM HSE and Moscow Pedagogical State University. These components include, for example, the RIS panel (compliant with ITU-R M.2541-0, May 2024), a frequency-selective surface that controls the direction of signal transmission, and diode detectors that enable operation at sub-terahertz frequencies.
Currently, the system's range is limited by the size of the room, but this can be adjusted by replacing the antennas. This technology can be useful for high-speed communication networks and IoT systems. The scientists plan to use machine learning to enhance signal distribution and improve protection against interference.
'We have demonstrated that the 6G system can reliably transmit data at the required frequencies and speeds. This is a significant step forward in the development of communication technologies. In the future, we will focus on making the system even more resilient by leveraging machine learning. For example, we plan to teach it how to automatically control the signal beam, ensuring stable communication even when users are in motion,' comments Prof. Evgeny Koucheryavy, Director of the MIEM HSE Telecommunications Research Institute.
Telecommunication companies have shown interest in the developed solution. Discussions are already underway regarding the creation of commercial devices that could compete with their foreign counterparts.
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