Business
2022-05-13
#LGU+ #6G Technology
LG U+ has started to verify the key antenna technology required
to implement the 6G mobile communication. This technology, called RIS, is a
smart antenna that can provide transmission or reflection effects according to
the received radio wave characteristics. In order to implement 6G, this RIS
technology is essential because it requires a very high frequency in the THz
band, which has never been used in mobile communication.
This
technology is a kind of intelligent technology that transmits the base station
signals to the inside of buildings and helps to bypass obstacles. It is
expected that higher quality communication services will be provided in urban
and indoor spaces with many obstacles.
LG
U+ has been collaborating with various companies such as Nokia on the 6G RIS
technologies since last year.
Sang-heon
Lee, LG U+ NW Advance Development Manager, said, "If the actual usability
of RIS is verified, it is expected to be used not only for 6G but also for 5G
quality improvement."
The
telecommunications industry around the world is focusing on RIS technology and
making all-out efforts to secure 6G leadership. For example, NTT DoCoMo, a
Japanese telecommunications company, has also announced plans to improve indoor
coverage based on RIS.