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  • 11 Nov 2024
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Millimeter Wave Transceiver

Why in News?

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”.

Key Points

  • 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:

Millimeter Wave

  • 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.

Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT)

  • 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.

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