Imagine internet speeds so fast they can move terabits of data per second without using massive amounts of electricity. Instead of traditional radio waves, this uses ultra-high frequency signals and special lens-like antennas to beam data precisely. It's like switching from a floodlight that wastes energy to a laser pointer that hits the target perfectly.
Current 5G networks cannot handle the exponential demand for data streaming because they consume too much power and lack the bandwidth for terabit speeds.
Low-power BiCMOS THz transmitters/receivers, quasi-optical MIMO lens antennas, and zero-crossing modulation algorithms.
If you are a network operator dealing with the massive energy costs of 5G base stations — this project developed a THz communication system that could reduce power consumption by a factor of at least 1000 per bit. This allows for 10 times higher data rates without overloading the power grid.
If you are a broadband provider dealing with the high cost of laying fiber optic cables for last-mile connectivity — this project developed wireless links capable of >200Gbps capacities. This provides a practical path to terabit speeds without digging trenches.
If you are a chip maker dealing with the inefficiency of current high-speed converters — this project developed 1-bit analog-to-digital conversion using zero-crossing modulation. This enables the creation of low-power BiCMOS transmitters and receivers at 300GHz.
The technology aims to reduce power consumption in future 6G base stations by a factor of at least 1000 in terms of energy per bit.
Yes, the project uses BiCMOS processes (B11 and B12) which are described as having great commercialization potential for scalable technological solutions.
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not listed, but the consortium includes 3 industrial partners and 3 universities across 4 countries.
The project period runs from 2024-01-01 to 2027-12-31, with link demonstrations planned to showcase commercial use.
It is designed as a disruptive path for 6G, replacing current 5G systems that are limited by small spectral bandwidths and high power electronics.
The consortium is highly balanced for technology transfer, consisting of 6 partners with a 50% industry ratio (3 companies and 3 universities). This structure ensures that the fundamental research from institutions like TU Delft is immediately vetted for commercial viability by industrial partners across Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, and Sweden.
Contact the Technical University of Delft (TU Delft) regarding the TeraGreen project coordination.
Contact us to connect with the TeraGreen consortium for early adoption of 6G THz hardware.
