Novel Silicon Chip for Future 6G Networks
Ministry of Science & Technology · Science & Tech · Posted 04 NOV 2026 5:22PM
What happened
Researchers at JNCASR have developed a novel silicon chip utilizing topological photonics that allows terahertz waves to pass through engineered barriers with minimal loss while supporting high-speed data transmission up to 100 Gbit/s. This breakthrough paves the way for compact terahertz circuits crucial for future 6G wireless communication networks.
Why it matters for UPSC
This development highlights cutting-edge advancements in indigenous scientific research for next-generation telecommunications (6G networks), directly aligning with the UPSC syllabus topic on developments and applications of science and technology in everyday life.
Key objectives
- Demonstrated data transmission at up to 100 Gbit/s across an engineered barrier on a silicon chip using topological photonics.
- Achieved very low signal loss (1–2% for a single barrier and 2–3% for two barriers in sequence).
- Tested three high-resistivity silicon devices including a double-barrier path, an omega-shaped route with bends, and a power splitter operating across 310–360 GHz.