Descrizione del progetto
Fibre per telecomunicazioni di prossima generazione
Tante cose sono cambiate dal 1982, quando l’1G fu introdotto per supportare le trasmissioni vocali analogiche. Il passaggio odierno al 5G, per supportare l’Internet delle cose (IoT) e i megadati, solleverà una richiesta senza precedenti di infrastrutture cablate. Prima che gli utenti possano scaricare un film in alta definizione in meno di un secondo, la richiesta di larghezza di banda dovrà venire incontro alle connessioni di fibra ottica. Il progetto IPT-Core, finanziato dall’UE, sta sviluppando una tecnologia di telecomunicazioni basata su sei core in ciascuna fibra microstrutturata distinta, come canali spaziali separati. Ciò consentirà una sostituzione economica per i clienti target come gli operatori 5G, i fornitori di servizi FTTx, le connessioni a lunga distanza e i centri di elaborazione dati. Il progetto punta a diventare il primo fornitore di fibre ottiche multicore su larga scala al mondo.
Obiettivo
We are on the verge of 5G arrival, the new standard bringing much higher speeds and more reliable connections to millions of end users and possibly billions of connected IoT devices. 5G networks require many more small sites than other cellular systems, and the industry agrees that their demand for bandwidth can only be met with fixed optical fibre connections. These are not available in many locations, and space in existing cable ducts is limited while accessing them is costly. At the same time, even at the speed of light, current Single-Mode Fibres have reached their theoretical capacity limit. Global IP traffic demand for urban fibre networks is forecast to grow at a blistering CAGR of 45% in the coming years. The problem is that current fibre infrastructure cannot continue to support the foreseen demand without an upgrade to carry the increased traffic beyond its theoretical capacity. However, deploying a completely new infrastructure is costly and therefore, not an option. It is a challenge to meet the growing demand using the existing infrastructure – this requires a new approach. At InPhoTech, we see this “Capacity Crunch” as an opportunity. Our patented IPT-CORE telecommunication technology uses seven cores in every single microstructured fibre as separate spatial channels, allowing the most effective use of our well-developed multiplexing methods to increase optical throughput seven times in the same physical space. By being fully compatible with existing infrastructure, IPT-CORE provides a cost-effective replacement for target customers such as 5G operators, providers of FTTx services, Long Distance Connections and Data Centres. Our ultimate goal is to become the world’s first mass-scale multicore optical fibre supplier, putting the EU at the same level as the US and Asia as global fibre providers. The technology will be held by InPhoTech and will generate a growth impact for the company of €23 million in profit 5 years after deployment.
Campo scientifico
- engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringinformation engineeringtelecommunicationstelecommunications networksmobile network5G
- natural sciencescomputer and information sciencesinternetinternet of things
- natural sciencesphysical sciencesopticsfibre optics
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