What are 5G and 6G?

I will explain the principles and characteristics of various communication technologies, as well as future trends.

In recent years, with the penetration of smartphones and IT into daily life, various information has been managed as data, and it has become common to store and share data on the cloud over the internet. Accompanying this trend, the continuous increase in the amount of information on networks has become a challenge, leading to communication congestion and delays. In this chapter, we will introduce 5G and 6G, which are expected to address such social challenges, as well as 7G, which is anticipated beyond that. [Contents] ■ Changes in communication technology required in the 5G and 6G era ■ The role of optical technology in supporting high-speed, large-capacity communication ■ Prospects for optical technology toward next-generation communication infrastructure *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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