- Researchers set up more than 4.6 km wireless data records with infrared
- Data beam allows many parallel high -speed contacts without interference
- Researchers believe that this can eliminate 5g and 6G network contact differences in the future
Researchers at Indovin University of Technology (TU/E) have transferred data between TU/E -campus and high -tech campuses to a distance of 4.6 km using infrared lights.
This feat occurred at an amazing rate of 5.7 terabytes in 5 seconds, which is simultaneously equivalent to a 1.9 million net flix show in HD, which has shown the fastest wireless data transmission so far in the urban setting.
A TNO -based spin of the high -tech campus, a spin -off, has set up a record -breaking connection using an advanced optical antenna. These antenna transmit data through hidden infrared beams instead of cables or radio signals. This technique, known as Free Space Optical (FSO) Communications, enables ultra -fast, interference -free data transmission.
To pave the way for its future applications
“We need new ways to meet the growing demand for fast and reliable contact.” Vincent Van WelletA TU/EFD researcher is involved in the project. “Infrared wireless communication connects high data speed known by optical fibers with the flexibility of the wireless communication system.”
The team used the Red Photonlop Test bed to achieve success. This permanent setup allows high -speed wireless communication experiments and uses advanced technology to combine many wavelengths in the same transmission.
“Since the transmitted infrared light is highly concentrated, almost unlimited numbers of communication can be present together without interference, which can increase the capacity of the wireless network on an abnormal scale,” said Van Welt, explaining.
Red Photonlop Test, named after the late John Red, a stimulant force behind the project that passed away from its realization, spreads between the flow building in TU/E and the building in the high -tech campus, which is 4.6 km across the Indovin.
“This facility will allow us to improve wireless communication and improve its reliability and availability in all weather conditions,” said Chigo Okonco, Associate Professor and Head of the TU/E -Head of the Optical Transmission Lab.
The airport sees future applications for the technology to connect 5G and 6G antenna where fiber saving is inappropriate.
“We are new to how the data is transmitted to the air. This record breaks successfully proves that our technology is ready to make the Internet accessible to millions more than ever before.”
These results were presented in San Francisco in the Optical Fiber Communications (OFC) conference 2025.
