Projects of Submarine and Core Systems Group

Agile, Tunable Laser Architectures for Exploiting the Terahertz Frequency Range and Integrated Photonics for 6G Communication and Measurement Technology

Funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)

Project page of 6G-ADLANTIK

Duration: November 2022 - October 2025

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The 6G-NETFAB project aims to transform the optical fiber communication network into an integrated 6G network structure, known as the Network Fabric, through the use of innovative, distributed switching nodes. The focus lies on separating software from hardware and developing open interfaces. New control algorithms and the development of switches in hardware, software, and signal processing are planned to enable flexible networks with variable data streams.

Funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research

Project page of 6G-NETFAB

Duration: October 2022 – September 2025

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In HHI, we employ Optical neuromorphic computing architectures to mitigate nonlinear distortion due to a long-haul optical implementation as a solution for an energy-efficient as well as low-latency applications in 6G-technologies.

Funded by Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)

Project page 6G-RIC

Duration: August 2021 - July 2025

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Research into system concepts and experimental investigations for broadband, high-bit-rate sub-THz MIMO transmission with consideration of economic efficiency and environmental compatibility

Funded by Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)

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Duration: November 2022 - April 2026

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The goal of INSTINCT is to augment the capabilities of next-generation mobile networks by developing synergistic Joint Communication and Sensing (JCAS) architectures for tackling current and future technical challenges.

Funded by 6G SNS and the European Union

Project page INSTINCT

Duration: January 2024 - December 2026

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FLEX-SCALE advances disruptive research on complementary optical x-haul network, by utilising ultra-high bandwidth photonic/plasmonic technologies. FLEX-SCALE consortium spans the value chain of industry/academia experts to extend Europe’s leadership in 6G x-haul with offerings of the highest-capacity flexible optoelectronic interfaces and fast switching nodes that fully exploit the optical spatial/spectral resources with the use of novel algorithms and control-plane implementations.

Funded by EU’s HORIZON-JTI-SNS-2022 program (No. 101096909)

Project page FLEX-SCALE

Duration: January 2023 - December 2025

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Within the scope of GreenICT, the Photonic Networks department will upgrade the optical system laboratory in the hub "energy-saving communication infrastructures" so that it can determine or optimize the energy requirements of optical transmission systems. Furthermore, network operators, system suppliers and component manufacturers will be enabled to minimize energy and resource requirements through load-adaptive system control.

Funded by Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)

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Project page (FMD)

Duration: August 2022 - January 2026

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In the HYPERCORE project, coordinated by the Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute (HHI), we are developing a future-proof communication infrastructure for the hyper-connected society. This infrastructure is characterized by increased network capacity, flexibility, and security while maintaining minimal energy consumption.

Funded by Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)

Project page HYPERCORE

Duration: July 2024 - June 2027

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PROTEUS-6G aims to conduct groundbreaking research on complementary technologies that focus on scaling the fronthaul and midhaul (x-haul) segments of 6G networks. The goal is to fully support the potential of emerging 6G services.

Funded by the EU HORIZON-JU-SNS-2024 program

Project page of PROTEUS-6G

Duration: January 2024 – December 2026

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