Hollow core fiber (HFC) for 6G mobile networks
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | RISE Research Institutes of Sweden AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 14 999 998 |
| Project duration | December 2024 - August 2027 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Venture | 6G - Research and innovation |
| Call | 6G - National collaboration projects in research and innovation |
Purpose and goal
This project aims to explore the potential and feasibility of using Hollow Core fibers (HCF) for 6G in Sweden. The focus will be on understanding the technological, commercial, and systemic impacts, particularly concerning system vendors, components, network equipment, cost, and performance across various transmission distances compared to conventional silica fibers. This project aims to enable superior optical performance for 6G networks.
Expected effects and result
The findings will drive innovation for system vendors, network operators, and the broader telecom industry. The project will show the benefits from the lower cost and power of the optics as well as the much lower latency on 6G network and services, with a significant impact on network design and end-user services. Exploring HCF for 6G is just on a concept formulation level, ie TRL 2. The aim of the project is to show a working 6G system demonstrating the benefits of HFC, ie TRL 7.
Planned approach and implementation
WP 1: HCF technology and characteristics. WP 2: Impact of HCF on Optical Components and Subsystems. WP 3: Impact of HCF on Optical Network Performance. WP 4: Impact of HCF on 6G network performance. WP 5: HCF Evaluation in System Testbed. WP 6: Commercial Feasibility Analysis. WP 7: Reporting and Dissemination.