Free-Space Optics for Resilient 6G Telecom Networks
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Gotmic AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 961 642 |
| Project duration | October 2023 - June 2024 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Emerging technology solutions |
| Call | Emerging technology solutions stage 1 2023 |
Important results from the project
The goal of this project is to demonstrate free-space optics with drastically reduced cost and improved robustness, providing a highly demanded alternative to radio frequency communicationfor 5G/6G.
Expected long term effects
Our FSO technology will support rapidly growing data traffic related to new AI- and XR-based services and have a profound impact on telecom networks for several applications, including mobile backhaul, metropolitan networks, enterprise/campus networks, data centers, and last-mile / single-user access.
Approach and implementation
The project comprises the following work packages: WP1 FSO system-level analysis WP2 Optical transceiver design WP3 Photodetector development WP4 Optics design and manufacturing WP5 Technology validation and link demo WP6 Exploitation and dissemination