🚀 Kickstarting the 6G era! Scientists from the Chinese mainland's Peking University (PKU) and the City University of Hong Kong have unveiled a game-changing ultra-wideband photonic-electronic integrated system. This breakthrough, published in Nature, could turbocharge future 6G networks.
In simple terms, 6G needs to send data super-fast across a wide range of frequencies, but regular electronic hardware is like a one- or two-lane street. Imagine squeezing Mumbai traffic onto a single lane—chaos! The new tech acts like a multi-lane highway, letting signals switch lanes to avoid jams and interference.
After four years of hustle, the team built a system mixing light (photonic) and electronics to cover frequencies from 0.5 GHz to 115 GHz. That full-spectrum flexibility boosts both reliability and spectral efficiency, so your connection stays smooth even in crowded environments.
Lab tests hit over 100 Gbps—yep, enough to stream 1,000 simultaneous 8K videos without breaking a sweat. Perfect for VR hangouts or cloud gaming marathons in Manila’s cafes ☕🎮.
What's next? Researchers are slimming down the modules, cutting power use, and adding AI smarts. Think networks that sense obstacles, dodge interference in real time, and deliver secure, high-speed data—powered by light and chips.
6G is on the horizon, and it’s looking brighter than ever! 🔥
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Chinese scientists make breakthrough in 6G wireless communication
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