Although we’re still in the 5G era, Samsung is already looking to the future to try to solve the problems that could make 6G implementation difficult, if not impossible.
Samsung Research, the R&D arm of the Korean tech giant, has partnered with Arma to develop technologies that would enable parallel packet processing (PPP) on 6G networks. PPP is a technology that improves data throughput on networks, allowing them to process more data more efficiently.
As part of their collaboration, Samsung and Arm’s efforts will be open to all. Enough to give the entire technology community access to their research and work on improving PPP.
Speeds up to 1Tbps and better coverage
“Samsung’s work with Arma aims to significantly accelerate the R&D timeline in anticipation of the influx of data generated by 6G environments,” the company said in a press release.
According to some experts, 6G could be launched by 2030. It promises speeds of up to 1Tbps and better coverage. Enough to become a serious competitor – or even a replacement – for wired and wireless home networks.
However, the implementation of 6G raises many questions. With the ever-increasing number of devices coming to market, 6G networks will have to deal with higher data throughput than ever before. And with AI now playing a major role in nearly every aspect of industry, having robust technology will be critical to meeting AI’s massive data and energy needs.
“AI drives demand for next-generation technologies”
“AI is driving demand for next-generation technologies like 6G, but the insatiable amount of data is creating a vital need for energy-efficient processing,” said Mohamed Awad, vice president of Arm.
Mr. Awad added that the partnership between Samsung and Arm will aim to “enable the AI infrastructure to work as efficiently as possible.”
Looking ahead, it is unclear whether Samsung and Arm have established a PPP plan. But with years to go before 6G becomes a reality, they still have plenty of time to find a solution – and prepare wireless networks for the onslaught of AI data.