09/05/2025
⚡ This 6G chip just hit speeds 10x faster than 5G and 100X faster than the average internet speed.
Think 4K movies in seconds and AI at lightning speed.
Engineers from China and the U.S. have developed a groundbreaking 6G chip capable of delivering wireless speeds over 100 gigabits per second—10 times faster than 5G’s theoretical maximum and up to 500 times faster than current real-world speeds.
Developed by researchers at Peking University, City University of Hong Kong, and the University of California, Santa Barbara, the chip operates across an ultrabroadband frequency range of 0.5 to 115 GHz, using just one compact component. It achieves this massive data throughput by converting radio signals into optical ones using an electro-optic modulator, a feat that typically requires a complex array of hardware.
Though commercial 6G networks aren’t expected until the 2030s, this new chip marks a critical step in making that future a reality. With a footprint of just 11 mm by 1.7 mm, the chip's compact design belies its technical sophistication and efficiency.
As demand for ultra-high-definition streaming, real-time AI processing, and data-heavy applications continues to surge, 6G technology could redefine connectivity standards. The successful demonstration signals not only faster speeds but also the possibility of more energy-efficient and versatile 6G hardware in the years to come.
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“Ultrabroadband Integrated Chip for 6G Wireless Communications” by Tao et al., 2025, Nature.
