Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics IAF
Low cost, small form-factor E/O baseband interfaces and RF frontends are one of the most critical challenges of THz wireless links for Beyond 5G networks.
The multidisciplinary project team of TERRANOVA investigates new basic system architectures for embedding broadband THz wireless links into fiber optic links for beyond 5G networks. The main focus is on utilizing the broadband frequency window between 270 and 330 GHz within the so-called THz band (0.1 – 10 THz).
Key innovations are expected as an outcome in designing electro-optical (E/O) baseband interfaces, integrating THz frontends, and end-to-end (E2E) correction schemes for hybrid fiber optic – THz wireless links.
The fusion with fiber optic infrastructure is the most promising path to a commercial solution offering up to a 100x higher data rates than 5G will do.
