NSF-IITP: START6G — Sub-THz Augmented Routing and Transmission for 6G
Specifically, the research team at NC State will investigate the OFDM and FBMC waveforms, channel coding, and resource allocation for sub-THz band communications.
The sub-THz spectrum has the potential to enable next-generation wireless applications, such as extended reality (XR), holography, haptic feedback, and wireless cognition. These applications require high transmission speeds and short delay times. Current standards, such as 5G NR, and IEEE 802.11ad/802.11be, can only provide Gbps speeds. However, the sub-THz spectrum offers more than 10 times the throughput and bandwidth compared to 5G. NC State's research team is investigating the use of OFDM and FBMC waveforms, channel coding, and resource allocation for sub-THz band communications to make it a realistic option for next-generation cellular systems.
Sponsor
National Science Foundation (NSF)
The grant—running from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2025—is for a total of $380,000.
Principle Investigators
Robert Wendell Heath Jr
More Details
Utilization of the extremely large bandwidths available in the sub-THz spectrum will enable next-generation wireless applications, including extended reality (XR), holography, haptic feedback, and wireless cognition. Future wireless systems will require Tbps-class transmission speeds and delay times below 1ms to ensure sufficient. Current standards, such as 5G NR, and IEEE 802.11ad/802.11be standard, can only achieve up to Gbps speeds. The sub-THz spectrum, in contrast, has increased throughput and bandwidth by more than 10 times compared to 5G. This proposal develops the fundamentals of using sub-THz spectrum for next generation cellular systems.