The University of Oulu’s 6G Flagship has released the ninth issue of its 6G Waves magazine, highlighting a strategic shift toward hardware development including specialized processors, system-on-chip designs, and RF transceivers. This interim review details significant progress in high-frequency research, specifically covering antenna innovations, 300 GHz amplifiers, and silicon-based receivers designed to meet future data rate demands. Professor Aarno Pärssinen notes that while early visions of terahertz communications have evolved into concrete sub-THz developments, the field still faces a long path to commercialization. The publication emphasizes that securing technological sovereignty through initiatives like ChipActs and skilled professionals is essential for achieving the increased capacity and reliability required for global 6G service.
Source: https://www.6gflagship.com/news/new-6g-waves-9th-edition-published/
Keywords: THz communications, sub-THz, silicon-based receivers, 300 GHz amplifiers, technological sovereignty