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UC Irvine Develops 140 GHz Wireless Transceiver to Compete with Fiber-Optic Speeds

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Engineers at UC Irvine have developed a wireless transceiver that processes data at 120 gigabits per second, nearing fiber-optic speeds, using an innovative silicon chip architecture. Funded by the U.S.

Department of Defense, this technology operates in the 140-gigahertz range and enhances energy efficiency by eliminating the need for power-intensive digital-to-analog converters. The advancement is poised to facilitate the transition to 6G and FutureG protocols, potentially transforming communication in portable devices and data centers.

UC Irvine Develops 140 GHz Wireless Transceiver to Compete with Fiber-Optic Speeds
Jan 24, 2026, 6:00 AM

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