At the Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute (HHI) in Berlin, Germany, LG successfully tested 6G Terahertz (THz) data transmission and reception across a distance of 320m in an outdoor environment. The test, which took place on September 7 in a frequency range of 155-175 GHz, is being hailed as a significant step forward in the commercialization of 6G networking in metropolitan areas.
LG and its partners transmitted the data using a custom 20dBm multichannel power amplifier and a low noise amplifier receiver, which helped improve the incoming signal quality.
In comparison to 5G, 6G intends to deliver 50 times greater peak data throughput, 10 times lower latency, and improved dependability. For example, commercial mmWave 5G implementations may achieve peak rates of up to 3Gbps, whereas the theoretical maximum is roughly 5Gbps. Standardization of 6G networks is planned to commence in 2025, with commercialisation following in 2029.
