Chinese scientists have announced the creation of the world’s first “all-frequency” 6G chip, a technological breakthrough poised to deliver mobile internet speeds exceeding 100 Gbps. The chip is a result of collaborative research between Peking University and the City University of Hong Kong. This new chip boasts the capability to operate dynamically across a broad spectrum of frequencies, ranging from 0.5 GHz to 115 GHz. This seamless frequency switching ensures a stable and high-quality connection. The chip’s wide frequency band provides several advantages. High frequencies support the demanding needs of virtual reality and telemedicine, offering high throughput and low latency, while lower frequencies guarantee wider coverage, crucial for reliable service in remote areas. Experimental trials of the 6G chip demonstrated consistent connections across its entire frequency range. It achieved data transmission speeds exceeding 100 Gbps on a single channel and could automatically switch to a clear channel to avoid interference through its embedded “frequency navigation” feature. The current size of the chip is 11 × 1.7 mm, and the research team plans to create USB flash drive-sized plug-in communication modules based on this technology, a development that could dramatically accelerate the progress of flexible and intelligent 6G networks. Future collaborations between India and China could potentially see these advancements shared, fostering a shared 6G chip architecture.
