Why Pursue High Bandwidth? Which Areas Will Benefit and How YTTEK Can Support

Higher bandwidth means that more data can be transmitted simultaneously. In an era where high-definition video streaming and IoT (Internet of Things) infrastructure are becoming increasingly prevalent, the demand for high data throughput has driven wireless technologies to seek higher bandwidth. 

 

Technologies Needing Higher Bandwidth 

5G mmWve and B5G/6G: One of the forefront technologies leveraging high bandwidth is 5G mmWave. This technology operates at mmWave frequencies, providing high bandwidth that facilitates ultra-fast data transfer rates and low latency. 

5G B5G 6G

 

As we look beyond 5G, the terahertz frequency band used in B5G/6G is expected to provide bandwidth up to a hundred GHz and offer peak transmission speeds ranging from 100 Gbps to 1 Tbps. 

 

LEO Satellite Constellation: Low–Earth orbit (LEO) satellites require high bandwidth to interconnect the entire constellation, enabling the capacity to deliver high-speed internet to remote and underserved areas, thereby bridging the digital divide. 

Satellite communication

 

WiFi 7: In the realm of WiFi, the upcoming WiFi 7 is making remarkable strides. WiFi 7 is anticipated to offer even more significant enhancements, including support for wider channels and higher modulation rates, which translates to faster and more reliable connections with its 320MHz bandwidth. 

 

Why We Need High Bandwidth? 

High bandwidth is anticipated to bring future applications into the real world. Below, we provide two examples illustrating how higher bandwidth communication will elevate various technologies. 

 

IoT application: High bandwidth is essential for the proliferation of IoT devices, which require robust and reliable connectivity to function effectively. From smart homes to IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) 4.0, high bandwidth ensures that many devices can communicate seamlessly, transmitting large amounts of data in real time. 

IIoT 4.0

 

XR/AR application: High bandwidth greatly benefits XR(Extended Reality) and AR (Augmented Reality) applications. These technologies rely on high data transfer rates to deliver immersive and interactive experiences. For instance, AR applications in retail, healthcare, and education require real-time processing and delivery of high-definition visuals and audio, which high bandwidth can efficiently support. 

XR AR

 

YTTEK’s Support in High Bandwidth Wireless Research 

Understanding the challenges in developing next-generation communication systems, YTTEK provides RF testing and measurement solutions to assist developers in turning concepts into reality. The RF testing instrument Y.FORCE PRO, featuring a 400MHz high bandwidth, will facilitate testing communication systems that demand higher bandwidth. 

Key Features of Y.FORCE PRO  

  • Highly flexible software-defined radio platform  
  • Supports a frequency band of 10 MHz to 9 GHz  
  • 400 MHz high bandwidth per channel  
  • Expandable to synchronize up to four units for an 8T8R configuration  
  • Supports 5G NR, WiFi, and CCSDS (satellite communication) standards 

 

Through the enhancement of bandwidth, more innovative applications requiring large data transfer rates and multiple device connections can be realized. The fields of smart homes, smart factories, and smart cities are expected to thrive significantly.