Millimeter Wave Transceiver | 11 Nov 2024

Recently, Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has signed an agreement with the Indian Institute of Technology-Roorkee (IIT-Roorkee) for the development of a “Millimeter Wave Transceiver for 5G rural connectivity”.

Millimeter Wave Backhaul Technology Project:
- It aims to develop millimeter wave backhaul technology for improved 5G connectivity, particularly in rural areas.
  - A limited number of small cell-based stations (SBSs) will be connected to the network gateway through fiber, reducing infrastructure needs.
- The transceiver development will use a combined optical and millimeter wave approach.
  - It is expected to reduce the overall size and cost of the technology, making it more efficient and affordable.
- It aims to reduce India's reliance on international semiconductor fabrication industries, bolstering self-reliance.
- It will contribute to generating Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) and developing a skilled workforce in millimeter wave and Sub-THz technology, preparing for advancements in 5G and 6G.
Support for Local Industry and Employment:
- The project encourages small and medium-scale industries to establish manufacturing units in India, especially in polymer-based and metal-integrated structures.
- Increased local manufacturing will create job opportunities for Indian engineering graduates.
Funding Support under TTDF Scheme:
- The agreement is signed under the Department of Telecommunications’ Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) scheme.
- TTDF is designed to fund Indian startups, academia, and R&D institutions, supporting the domestic development and commercialization of telecom products and solutions.

About:
- It is a wireless communication technology that uses high-frequency radio waves to transmit data.
- Millimeter waves have a frequency range of 30–300 GHz, and a wavelength range of 1–10 millimeters.
Uses:
- 5G: Millimeter waves are used in 5G to provide high-speed, increased bandwidth communications.
- Explosive detection: Millimeter waves can pass through clothing and reflect off of the body, allowing imaging systems to detect concealed objects.
- Other applications: Millimeter waves can be used for business and residential broadband access, campus area networks, outdoor Wi-Fi hotspots, and more.

It was established in 1984. It is an autonomous Telecom R&D (Research and Development) centre of DoT (Department of Telecom), Ministry of Communications.
It is a registered society under the Societies Registration Act,1860.
It is a registered public-funded research institution with the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology.