C-DOT Collaborates with IIT Delhi to Advance 6G Research Through Component Development
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Synopsis
C-DOT has teamed up with IIT Delhi to advance 6G research by developing essential components. This initiative will support India's vision for a robust 6G ecosystem, focusing on indigenous THz technology and innovation.
Key Takeaways
- C-DOT and IIT Delhi partnership for 6G
- Development of THz communication components
- Part of Bharat 6G vision initiative
- Focus on indigenous hardware
- Supports military and material characterization applications
New Delhi, Jan 15 (NationPress) The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) to enhance 6G research by creating essential devices and components.
As part of the initiative to develop indigenous hardware for 6G technologies, C-DOT, the leading telecom R&D center under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has formalized an agreement with IIT Delhi to work on “Building Blocks for THz Communication Front Ends” aimed at 6G.
This agreement was established under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) 6G Call for proposal, as stated by the Ministry of Communications.
According to the statement, “This call for proposal aims to accelerate research in developing the 6G ecosystem as part of the Bharat 6G vision, which seeks to design, develop, and deploy 6G network technologies that ensure seamless, intelligent, and secure connectivity for a superior quality of life.”
The project focuses on creating foundational devices and components crucial for THz systems envisioned for 6G communications, along with other applications such as military communications and material characterization.
With the recent initiative to establish chip fabrication facilities in India, this project will kick off the development of key components at the IIT Delhi facilities, in collaboration with SAMEER (Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research) in Kolkata.
This will facilitate the mass production of THz components. C-DOT serves as the implementing agency for this project.
Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO of C-DOT, emphasized that this is a pivotal move towards realizing the Bharat 6G Vision by encouraging innovation and setting the stage for revolutionary advancements in communication technology.
The C-DOT team has expressed its dedication and support for this initiative to develop microelectronic THz components for 6G communications, entirely within India, marking a significant milestone.
